Characterization of A/H7 influenza virus global antigenic diversity and key determinants in the hemagglutinin globular head mediating A/H7N9 antigenic evolution

IMPORTANCE: A/H7 avian influenza viruses cause outbreaks in poultry globally, resulting in outbreaks with significant socio-economical impact and zoonotic risks. Occasionally, poultry vaccination programs have been implemented to reduce the burden of these viruses, which might result in an increased immune pressure accelerating antigenic evolution. In fact, evidence for antigenic diversification of A/H7 influenza viruses exists, posing challenges to pandemic preparedness and the design of vaccination strategies efficacious against drifted variants. Here, we performed a comprehensive analysis of the global antigenic diversity of A/H7 influenza viruses and identified the main substitutions in the hemagglutinin responsible for antigenic evolution in A/H7N9 viruses isolated between 2013 and 2019. The A/H7 antigenic map and knowledge of the molecular determinants of their antigenic evolution add value to A/H7 influenza virus surveillance programs, the design of vaccines and vaccination strategies, and pandemic preparedness.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:14

Enthalten in:

mBio - 14(2023), 5 vom: 31. Okt., Seite e0048823

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Kok, Adinda [VerfasserIn]
Scheuer, Rachel [VerfasserIn]
Bestebroer, Theo M [VerfasserIn]
Burke, David F [VerfasserIn]
Wilks, Samuel H [VerfasserIn]
Spronken, Monique I [VerfasserIn]
de Meulder, Dennis [VerfasserIn]
Lexmond, Pascal [VerfasserIn]
Pronk, Mark [VerfasserIn]
Smith, Derek J [VerfasserIn]
Herfst, Sander [VerfasserIn]
Fouchier, Ron A M [VerfasserIn]
Richard, Mathilde [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Antigenic cartography
Antigenic evolution
Avian influenza virus
Hemagglutinin
Hemagglutinin Glycoproteins, Influenza Virus
Hemagglutinins
Journal Article

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Date Completed 25.12.2023

Date Revised 29.01.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1128/mbio.00488-23

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM360652816