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The Large Polymerase Protein Is Associated with the Virulence of Newcastle Disease Virus
13 Jun 2008
Abstract excerpt
Naturally occurring Newcastle disease virus (NDV) strains vary greatly in virulence, ranging from no apparent infection to severe disease causing 100% mortality in chickens. The viral determinants of NDV virulence are not completely understood. Cleavage of the fusion protein is required for the initiation of infection, and it acts as a determinant of virulence. The attachment protein HN was found to play a minor...
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