BAT-BORNE H9N2 INFLUENZA VIRUS EVADES MXA RESTRICTION AND EXHIBITS EFFICIENT REPLICATION AND TRANSMISSION IN FERRETS

Bat-borne H9N2 influenza virus evades MxA restriction and exhibits efficient replication and transmission in ferrets

Abstract Influenza A viruses (IAVs) of subtype H9N2 have reached an endemic stage in poultry farms in the Middle East and Asia.As a result, human infections with avian H9N2 viruses have been increasingly reported.In 2017, an H9N2 virus was isolated for the first time from Egyptian fruit bats (Rousettus aegyptiacus).Phylogenetic analyses revealed th

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Comparative analysis of iron homeostasis in sub-Saharan African children with sickle cell disease and their unaffected siblings

Iron is an essential trace element subject to tight regulation to ensure adequate running of biological processes.In sub-Saharan Africa where hemoglobinopathies are common, iron homeostasis is likely to be impaired by these conditions.Here we assessed and compared key serum proteins associated with iron metabolism between sub-Saharan African childr

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Influence of the structural changes on cavitation resistance of Al18SiCuMg alloy produced by rheocasting process

The influence of stirring speeds of 1000 and 1500 r/min 10mm male quartz banger 45 degree on the microstructure of Al18SiCuMg alloy was investigated.The smaller size of Si particles of rheocast sample obtained by higher cooling rate and higher stirring speed was achieved.According to the results of cavitation test, the cavitation rate of the rheoca

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