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Intrahost HA polymorphisms and culture adaptation shape antigenic profiles of H3N2 influenza viruses.
Journal of virology - 17 Feb 2026
Prasai Kritika, Yang Zunlin, Guan Minhui, Li Tao, Ware Daphne, Hang Jun, Wan Xiu-Feng
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Accurate antigenic characterization of influenza viruses is critical for vaccine strain selection but is often confounded by intrahost genetic diversity and culture-induced adaptations. We analyzed 60 A(H3N2)-positive nasopharyngeal specimens collected during the 2017-2018 influenza season to determine how virus propagation in MDCK cells affects viral genetic and antigenic properties. Deep sequencing revealed...
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