| Literature DB >> 15567323 |
Jack R Bennink1, Tara N Palmore.
Abstract
Current WHO reports on the Asian avian influenza virus outbreaks are poignant reminders of the potential for the emergence of highly virulent strains of influenza A virus (IAV) and the fact that it remains a scourge on human health. As IAV drifts and shifts its genetic and antigenic composition, it presents an ever-changing challenge for vaccines and antiviral medications. Short-interfering RNAs (siRNAs) are the latest class of potential antiviral therapeutics to be developed. Recent reports using siRNAs in mice suggest that they hold great promise for the prevention and treatment of IAV infections.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15567323 DOI: 10.1016/j.molmed.2004.10.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Trends Mol Med ISSN: 1471-4914 Impact factor: 11.951