Influenza animation – flu virus mechanism

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Animation of the mechanism of an influenza virus and how Crucell’s antibodies target the HA1 proteins on the virus and prevent further spread of influenza. C…

Ed Rybicki‘s insight:

I am sure I’ve done this or similar before – and this one’s an advert for Crucell’s MAbs.

But never mind!  It’s a SUPERB animation, showing things as accurately as anyone could wish for – complete with proteins moving around in membranes and being flexible.  An excellent way of getting over to students exactly how viruses get into cells.

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One Response to “Influenza animation – flu virus mechanism”

  1. gsgs Says:

    you need one antibody for each HA ? Or ~300 per flu virus.
    Seems easier to stop it after fusion

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