| Literature DB >> 17342253 |
Dongzi Lin1, Jingfang Lan, Zhizhen Zhang.
Abstract
The avian influenza A virus currently prevailing in Asia causes fatal pneumonia and multiple organ failure in birds and humans. Despite intensive research, understanding of the characteristics of influenza A virus that determine its virulence is incomplete. NS1A protein, a non-structural protein of influenza A virus, was reported to contribute to its pathogenicity and virulence. NS1A protein is a multifunctional protein that plays a significant role in resisting the host antiviral response during the influenza infection. This review briefly outlines the current knowledge on the structure and function of the NS1A protein.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17342253 DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-7270.2007.00263.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Acta Biochim Biophys Sin (Shanghai) ISSN: 1672-9145 Impact factor: 3.848