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Action of rimantadine on the structure of influenza A virus haemagglutinin.

Authors :
Mikheeva AV
Melnikov AYa
Anisimova E
Source :
Acta virologica [Acta Virol] 1989 Mar; Vol. 33 (2), pp. 131-6.
Publication Year :
1989

Abstract

Rimantadine prevents the conformational changes of influenza virus haemagglutinin (HA) caused by acid pH and the acquisition of sensitivity to trypsin, protects the haemolytic activity from inactivation and prevents the morphological changes of HA spikes on the virus surface.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0001-723X
Volume :
33
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Acta virologica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2569808