H9N2 avian influenza virus-derived natural reassortant H5N2 virus in swan containing the hemagglutinin segment from Eurasian H5 avian influenza virus with an in-frame deletion of four basic residues in the polybasic hemagglutinin cleavage site

Youling Wang, Xiaoyuan Yuan, Lihong Qi, Yuxia Zhang, Huaiying Xu, Jinxing Yang, Wu Ai, Wenbao Qi, Ming Liao, Dan Wang, Minxun Song, Feng Li

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Abstract

We isolated a novel H5N2 avian influenza virus from swans in China. The virus was derived from a widespread H9N2 avian influenza virus but acquired the hemagglutinin gene from Eurasian H5 subtype with a naturally occurring in-frame deletion of four basic residues in the polybasic hemagglutinin cleavage site.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)17-20
Number of pages4
JournalInfection, Genetics and Evolution
Volume40
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1 2016

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© 2016 Elsevier B.V.

Keywords

  • Avian influenza virus
  • H5N2 subtype
  • H9N2 subtype
  • Hemagglutinin gene
  • Polybasic hemagglutinin cleavage site
  • Swan

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Microbiology
  • Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics
  • Microbiology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases

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