Antigenic escape is accelerated by the presence of immunocompromised hosts
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DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2022.1437
Abstract: The repeated emergence of SARS-CoV-2 escape mutants from host immunity has obstructed the containment of the current pandemic and poses a serious threat to humanity. Prolonged infection in immunocompromised patients has received increasing attention as… read more here.
Keywords: antigenic escape; immunocompromised patients; immunocompromised hosts; host ... See more keywords
Genetic and Antigenic Evolution of European Swine Influenza A Viruses of HA-1C (Avian-Like) and HA-1B (Human-Like) Lineages in France from 2000 to 2018
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DOI: 10.3390/v12111304
Abstract: This study evaluated the genetic and antigenic evolution of swine influenza A viruses (swIAV) of the two main enzootic H1 lineages, i.e., HA-1C (H1av) and -1B (H1hu), circulating in France between 2000 and 2018. SwIAV… read more here.
Keywords: swine influenza; evolution; influenza viruses; antigenic evolution ... See more keywords