Avian Influenza

August 03, 2009

First evidence of Relenza-resistant flu

6minutes.com.au - Australian researchers have reported what they say is the first evidence of resistance to zanamivir (Relenza) in seasonal influenza A (H1N1) strains. http://www.6minutes.com.au/articles/z1/view.asp?id=492811

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Computational chemistry predicts flu mutations

ChemistryWorld - Researchers in the US have shown how it might be possible to use computational chemistry to predict which mutations in a key influenza virus protein could lead to dangerous new strains of the disease. http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2009/August/03080902.asp

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July 30, 2009

H2N3 influenza A viruses and methods of use

USDA/ARS Partnering -- The present invention provides influenza A viruses that include a hemagglutinin subtype H2, a neuraminidase subtype N3, or the combination thereof. Included in the present invention are H2 hemagglutinins and N3 neuraminidases, and the polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. Antibody to the polypeptides, and methods of using the viruses, polypeptides, polynucleotides, and antibodies are also provided. http://www.ars.usda.gov/research/patents/patents.htm?serialnum=12171992

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