Issue · 2014
Vol. 1, Iss. 2, Pages 48-79
4 articles · pp. 48-79 · All issues →
ReviewH9N2 Subtype Avian Influenza Viruses in China: Current Advances and Future Perspectives
Hanqin Shen, Boliang Wu, Guangwei Li, Feng Chen, Qingbin Luo, Yimin Chen et al.
The H9N2 subtype avian influenza virus (H9N2 AIV), which has been in circulation for two decades, has become the predominant subtype in China, attracting considerable attention due to human infections and the contribution of internal genes to H5N1 and H7N9 inf…
25 Aug 2014- Review
Genetic Diversity of Canine Distemper Virus in South America
Yanina Panzera, Nicolas Sarute, Lucia Carrau, Jaime Aldaz, Ruben Perez
Canine Distemper virus is the etiological agent of “Distemper”, the most significant infectious disease among carnivores worldwide. Herein, we present the state of the art of CDV dynamics in South America, by means of a detailed analysis of the gen…
25 Aug 2014 - Research Article
In Silico Docking of Influenza-Interleukin 6 Interactions and the Role of HDAC-6 in its Modelling
Sandeep Satapathy, Rupam Ghosh
Influenza virus infections have been seen to be persistent throughout the year seasonally claiming several lives. IL-6/IL-2 receptors have been identified as crucial mediators for clearance of influenza by up regulating several intracellular defense mechanisms…
25 Aug 2014 - Review
HIV Tat Regulates the Immune Responses Induced by Vaccines
Ye Liu, Yulong Cong, Yiming Shao
As the crucial transcription activator of HIV, Tat has been considered as an important immunogen for HIV vaccine candidates for a long time. However, HIV Tat also plays immunoregulation roles in improving immune responses of vaccines. Herein, we review recent…
25 Aug 2014