Hemagglutinin (IMAGE)

University of Chicago Medical Center

Hemagglutinin

Caption

Hemagglutinin (HA) is a protein on the surface of the influenza virus that attaches to receptors on host cells. A new study shows how antibodies that target conserved, stable portions of HA, shown in the colored portions here, were highly effective at fighting the virus.

Credit

Guthmiller et al.

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.