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UKRI – Researchers find a key human gene that defends against avian flu

The BTN3A3 gene, commonly expressed in our airways, is vital to protecting humans against avian flu as most strains of the virus cannot get past its defences.

Researchers led by the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR) conducted a series of extensive tests as part of an international study into the pandemic potential of avian flu.

Through these tests, they were able to show that understanding the genetic make-up of currently circulating avian flu strains may offer one of the best lines of defence against widespread human transmission.

Published on the 29th of June 2023. Find out more here, Researchers find a key human gene that defends against avian flu.

 


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adelage (20 février 2024). UKRI – Researchers find a key human gene that defends against avian flu. ELSIBI. Consulté le 19 février 2026 à l’adresse https://doi.org/10.58079/vvcv


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