Research Progress in the F Gene and Protein of the Respiratory Syncytial Virus / 病毒学报
Chinese Journal of Virology
; (6): 201-206, 2015.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-280272
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WPRO
ABSTRACT
The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) belongs to the family Paramyxoviridae and subfamily Pneumovirinae. The RSV can cause acute infections of the lower respiratory tract in infants. The F gene of the RSV is a conservative gene and varies only slightly in its expression. Few studies focusing on the variability of the F gene have been carried out. F protein (fusion glycoprotein) is a transmembrane glycoprotein that mediates fusion and penetration between the virus and host cells. Neutralizing antibody against the F protein can protect against infection by RSV subtypes A and B. Hence, F protein has become the main target for the development of a monoclonal antibody and vaccine against the RSV. An effective vaccine is not available, so a monoclonal antibody against F protein is now the most important method to reduce the morbidity and severity associated with RSV infection in high-risk children. However, a monoclonal antibody can lead to the production of drug-resistant strains of the RSV. This review focuses on genetic variation of the F gene of the RSV as well as progress in the development of a monoclonal antibody against F protein and a vaccine in the last decade.
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Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Respiratory Syncytial Viruses
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Virology
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Viral Vaccines
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Viral Fusion Proteins
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections
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Allergy and Immunology
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Genetics
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Antibodies, Monoclonal
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Virology
Year:
2015
Document type:
Article