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Inhibition of Human Metapneumovirus Replication by Small Interfering RNA
1 Aug 2008
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BACKGROUND: Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a major respiratory viral pathogen in young children, elderly individuals and immunocompromised patients. Despite its major effects related to bronchiolitis, pneumonia and its potential role in recurrent wheezing episodes, there is still no commercial treatment or vaccine available against this paramyxovirus. METHODS: We tested a therapeutic strategy for hMPV that was...
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