Receptor Binding Properties of Neuraminidase for influenza A virus: An Overview of Recent Research Advances

Influenza A viruses (IAVs) pose a serious risk to both human and animal health. IAVs’ receptor binding characteristics account for a major portion of their host range and tissue tropism. While the function of neuraminidase (NA) in promoting the release of progeny virus is well-known, its role in the...

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Main Authors: Lian Liu, Gaojie Chen, Shujian Huang, Feng Wen
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21505594.2023.2235459
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description Influenza A viruses (IAVs) pose a serious risk to both human and animal health. IAVs’ receptor binding characteristics account for a major portion of their host range and tissue tropism. While the function of neuraminidase (NA) in promoting the release of progeny virus is well-known, its role in the virus entry process remains poorly understood. Studies have suggested that certain subtypes of NA can act as receptor-binding proteins, either alone or in conjunction with haemagglutinin (HA). An important distinction is that NA from the avian influenza virus have a second sialic acid-binding site (2SBS) that is preserved in avian strains but missing in human or swine strains. Those observations suggest that the 2SBS may play a key role in the adaptation of the avian influenza virus to mammalian hosts. In this review, we provide an update of the recent research advances in the receptor-binding role of NA and highlight its underestimated importance during the early stages of the IAV life cycle. By doing so, we aim to provide new insights into the mechanisms underlying IAV host adaptation and pathogenesis.
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spelling doaj-art-d35a3f4cdc044a3bbab9c505dfd1b7872025-08-20T02:38:22ZengTaylor & Francis GroupVirulence2150-55942150-56082023-12-0114110.1080/21505594.2023.2235459Receptor Binding Properties of Neuraminidase for influenza A virus: An Overview of Recent Research AdvancesLian Liu0Gaojie Chen1Shujian Huang2Feng Wen3Foshan University, Foshan, ChinaSchool of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, ChinaSchool of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, ChinaSchool of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, ChinaInfluenza A viruses (IAVs) pose a serious risk to both human and animal health. IAVs’ receptor binding characteristics account for a major portion of their host range and tissue tropism. While the function of neuraminidase (NA) in promoting the release of progeny virus is well-known, its role in the virus entry process remains poorly understood. Studies have suggested that certain subtypes of NA can act as receptor-binding proteins, either alone or in conjunction with haemagglutinin (HA). An important distinction is that NA from the avian influenza virus have a second sialic acid-binding site (2SBS) that is preserved in avian strains but missing in human or swine strains. Those observations suggest that the 2SBS may play a key role in the adaptation of the avian influenza virus to mammalian hosts. In this review, we provide an update of the recent research advances in the receptor-binding role of NA and highlight its underestimated importance during the early stages of the IAV life cycle. By doing so, we aim to provide new insights into the mechanisms underlying IAV host adaptation and pathogenesis.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21505594.2023.2235459Neuraminidaseinfluenza a virusavian influenza virussecond sialic acid-binding sitehost adaptationinterspecies transmission
spellingShingle Lian Liu
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Receptor Binding Properties of Neuraminidase for influenza A virus: An Overview of Recent Research Advances
Virulence
Neuraminidase
influenza a virus
avian influenza virus
second sialic acid-binding site
host adaptation
interspecies transmission
title Receptor Binding Properties of Neuraminidase for influenza A virus: An Overview of Recent Research Advances
title_full Receptor Binding Properties of Neuraminidase for influenza A virus: An Overview of Recent Research Advances
title_fullStr Receptor Binding Properties of Neuraminidase for influenza A virus: An Overview of Recent Research Advances
title_full_unstemmed Receptor Binding Properties of Neuraminidase for influenza A virus: An Overview of Recent Research Advances
title_short Receptor Binding Properties of Neuraminidase for influenza A virus: An Overview of Recent Research Advances
title_sort receptor binding properties of neuraminidase for influenza a virus an overview of recent research advances
topic Neuraminidase
influenza a virus
avian influenza virus
second sialic acid-binding site
host adaptation
interspecies transmission
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21505594.2023.2235459
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