Son DH, Balupuri A, Nam JH, Kim IH, Choi YJ, An BM. Analyses of receptor binding specificity of highly pathogenic avian influenza a (H5N1) viruses isolated from felines in South Korea, 2023. Virulence. 2026 Feb 23:2636350. Abstract
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Influenza viruses infect host cells by binding to specific sialic acid receptors present on the surface of target cells, and this receptor binding exhibits specificity depending on cell type and host species. ... Kikawa C, Loes AN, Huddleston J, Figgins MD, Stein. High-throughput neutralization measurements correlate strongly with evolutionary success of human influenza strains. Elife. 2026 Feb 23;14:RP106811. Abstract
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Human influenza viruses rapidly acquire mutations in their hemagglutinin (HA) protein that erode neutralization by antibodies from prior exposures. Here, we use a sequencing-based assay to measure neutralization ... Caroline Kikawa, etc.,al. [preprint]Near real-time data on the human neutralizing antibody landscape to influenza virus as of early 2026 to inform vaccine-strain selection. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.02.18.706711. Abstract
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Twice each year, a decision is made on whether to update the strains included in the seasonal influenza vaccine to better match the most recent circulating viral strains. To characterize the antigenic ... Liping Wang, etc.,al. [preprint]Vaccine-Elicited Antibody Responses to Influenza H3N2 Subclade K. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.02.02.26345378. Abstract
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Influenza H3N2 subclade K (J.2.4.1) is a genetic branch of H3N2 with 11 mutations in hemagglutinin and currently represents the dominant circulating influenza strain. We evaluated antibody responses to ... Adria Wilson, etc.,al. [preprint]Seasonal vaccine-induced immunity shows preserved cross-reactivity to H3N2 subclade K in adults. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.02.18.26346502. Abstract
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Influenza A subclade K viruses caused high infection rates in the 2025/2026 Northern Hemisphere season, raising concerns about antigenic drift and reduced vaccine effectiveness. We measured antibody responses ... Jiaojiao Liu, etc.,al. [preprint]Mapping the specificity of H3N2 strain-specific and cross-reactive human neutralizing antibodies elicited by the 2025-2026 influenza vaccine. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.02.20.26346746. Abstract
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An H3N2 variant, named subclade K, continues to circulate widely during the 2025-2026 influenza season. This virus possesses a hemagglutinin (HA) protein that has eleven substitutions relative to the HA ... George S. Long, etc.,al. [preprint]Genomic, antigenic and transmission dynamics of influenza A(H3N2) subclade K in Canada, early 2025/26 season. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.02.10.26345998. Abstract
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Influenza A(H3N2) subclade K virus was detected in Canada early in the 2025/26 influenza season, bearing an antigenic transition in the hemagglutinin (HA) glycoprotein. Analysis of 396 HA sequences from ... Salman L. Butt, etc.,al. [preprint]Hematogenous neuroinvasion and genotype-dependent transmission of influenza A H5N1 viruses in the cat host. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.02.21.707182. Abstract
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The spillover of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A H5N1 virus to mammalian hosts raises major concerns due to its pandemic potential. Cats are frequently affected mammals, often succumbing to ... Naveed, A. The bovine mammary gland as a crucible for zoonotic influenza virus emergence: Receptor-mediated adaptation of HPAI H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b. Arch Virol 171, 89 (2026). Abstract
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The recent emergence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b in U.S. dairy cattle marks a pivotal shift in the ecology of influenza A viruses (IAVs), signaling an unexpected expansion ... Pan X, Shi X, Zhao L, Yan D, Zhou F, Liu Q, Yuan C. Amino acid mutations K54E and S154P in the neuraminidase attenuate H3N2 canine influenza virus in mice. J Gen Virol. 2026 Feb;107(2). Abstract
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Dogs are considered mixing vessels for influenza viruses, posing a pandemic potential via viral reassortment. Our previous studies indicated that the avian-origin H3N2 canine influenza virus (A/canine/Zhejiang/1/2010, ... Poliakiwski BD, Minela T, Smith DJ, Seekford ZK, C. Spatial localization of avian and human influenza A virus receptors in male and female bovine reproductive tissues. Sci Rep. 2026 Feb 20. Abstract
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV) of the H5N1 type has recently emerged as a major concern in livestock, with widespread outbreaks now confirmed in U.S. dairy cattle. This raises critical ... Goulart DB, Souza CK, Zanella GC, Snyder CA, Zanel. Pathogenesis and Transmission of a Reassorted H1 Influenza A Virus Detected in North American Swine. Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2026 Feb;20(2):e70. Abstract
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Background: The USDA influenza A virus in swine national surveillance plan identified an increase in the detection frequency of a group of swine 1A.1.1.3 hemagglutinin (HA) clade viruses. This change was ... Yan S, Hu C, Li H, Zhang X, Wei Q, Chen H, Chu D,. Genetic evolution and pathogenicity analysis of two natural recombinant isolates of avian influenza. Poult Sci. 2026 Jan 28;105(4):106536. Abstract
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Avian influenza virus (AIV) reassortment plays a crucial role in viral evolution, contributing to genetic diversity and expanding host range. Among low pathogenic avian influenza viruses (LPAIVs), H9 and ... Lim, K.S., Selvan, M.E., Ea, CK. et al. CircRNA expression profiling in H1N1-infected primary human tracheobronchial epithelial cells identifies candidate immune-related circRNAs validated in A549 cells. Arch Virol 171, 85 (2026). Abstract
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Influenza A virus (IAV) remains a persistent threat to global pandemics. Although previous studies have profiled circular RNA (circRNA) expressions following IAV infection, none have been conducted in ... Abdulgader, S.A., Aziz, I.M., Abdulwahed, A.M. et. Genetic characterization of influenza A (A/H3N2) viruses reveals antigenic drift in receptor binding domain and possible vaccine mismatch in strains circulating in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2024–2025. BMC Infect Dis (2026). Abstract
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IntroductionInfluenza A/H3N2 viruses undergo continuous antigenic evolution, necessitating ongoing surveillance for informed vaccine strain selection. This study characterized the molecular epidemiology ... Encinas P, Nogales A, Nelson MI, García-Sastre A,. Cross-reactivity between antibodies induced by European swine influenza vaccines and Spanish swine influenza strains. Front Vet Sci. 2026 Feb 4;12:1725563. Abstract
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Background: Vaccination is an essential tool for controlling the severity of influenza in swine and its spillover risk to humans. Due to fast mutation rates, genomic reassortment, and the high antigenic ... Andreev, K., Jones, J.C., Kandeil, A. et al. Baloxavir outperforms oseltamivir, favipiravir, and amantadine in treating lethal influenza A(H5N1) HA clade 2.3.4.4b infection in mice. Nat Commun (2026). Abstract
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Intercontinental spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses poses significant pandemic risks and necessitates strong protective countermeasures. We evaluated the therapeutic efficacy of ... Hui Yang, etc.,al. Dual roles of USP39 in stabilizing PB2 and orchestrating ribonucleoprotein assembly drive H5 influenza virus replication and pathogenicity. Cell Reports. Abstract
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Host cells combat avian influenza virus (AIV) infection by targeting viral polymerase PB2 for degradation, yet how the virus counteracts this remains elusive. In this study, we analyze the host proteins ... Nakano T, Esaki M, Inoue A, Koike F, Okuya K, etc. Impact of an amino acid deletion detected in the hemagglutinin (HA) antigenic site of swine influenza A virus field strains on HA antigenicity. J Virol. 2026 Feb 19:e0182025. Abstract
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Swine influenza A virus (swIAV) is an important pathogen with regard to both the swine industry and public health. The pandemic A(H1N1) 2009 outbreak was caused by the swine-origin pandemic A(H1N1) 2009 ... Shila, R. A., I. Hossain, R. Parvin, E. H. Chowdhu. Chicken Origin Tribasic H9N2 Avian Influenza Virus Induces Potent Early Antiviral Response With Low Pathogenicity in Japanese Quails. Veterinary Medicine and Science 12, no. 2: e70834. Abstract
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BackgroundLow-pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) virus H9N2 has been endemic in Bangladesh since 2006. While the molecular epidemiology and pathogenicity of circulating tribasic H9N2 viruses are well-documented ... 7067 items, 20/Page, Page[21/354][|<<] [|<] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28] [29] [30] [>|] [>>|] |
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