Variability in the glycoprotein G gene of RSV-A ON1 strains causing bronchiolitis

Conclusions: The aminoacid changes detected in the hypervariable part of the G protein may have altered functions and/or changed its immunogenicity determining an impact on disease severity.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 20, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Pierangeli, A., Scagnolari, C., Viscido, A., Bitossi, C., Gentile, M., Frassanito, A., Petrarca, L., Di Mattia, G., Nenna, R., Midulla, F. Tags: Paediatric respiratory infection and immun. Source Type: research