Issue · 2015
Vol. 2, Iss. 3 Pages 28-52
5 articles · pp. 28-52 · All issues →
ReviewInnate Immune Responses against Highly Pathogenic Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus
Shen Yang, Guang-Zhi Tong
Antiviral innate immunity plays a central role at the early stage of viral life cycles. The highly pathogenic porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (HP-PRRSV) is a major concern for the swine industry and causes high degrees of morbidity and mort…
31 May 2015- Mini-Review
Harnessing the Power of miRNAs in Influenza A Virus Research
Leonard Izzard, John Stambas
The application and use of miRNA-based technology in influenza research is rapidly expanding. miRNAs are currently being used to manipulate pathogenicity and immunity and as biomarkers for disease severity.
24 May 2015 
Mini-ReviewRT-NASBA: An Ideal Approach for the Detection of Diarrhoea-Related Viruses
Hai-Bo Wang, Qiu-Hua Mo, Ze Yang
RT-NASBA is a rapid and sensitive diagnostic system, which combines nucleic acid sequence-based amplification (NASBA) and molecular beacon technique. Recently there have been two major progresses in the field, in which RT-NASBA technique was applied for the de…
9 Jun 2015- Commentary
Antiviral Roles of Artificial microRNAs
Huaichang Sun
Many RNA viruses undergo rapid mutations which compromises the immune protection of conventional vaccines. RNA interference (RNAi) has becoming a feasible strategy against various virus infections. Recently, a significant advance in RNAi technology is the use…
9 Jun 2015 - Commentary
Tamiflu-What we Know About its Ups and Downs
Josef D. Jarhult
The pros and cons of the anti-influenza drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) have been intensely debated lately. This article aims to sum up what is known about positive and negative effects of the drug. The available data suggests that oseltamivir treatment of unc…
12 Jun 2015