Table 1.
Protein | Function |
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HA | Receptor binding and release of viral genome. Most important antigenic protein. Trimeric structure. |
NA | Second most important antigenic determinant. Tetrameric enzymatic protein and target for antiviral treatment. |
M2 | Tetrameric H+ ion channel and target for antiviral treatment |
PB1, PB2, PA | Viral polymerase complex |
NP | Nucleoprotein |
M1 | Structural matrix protein |
NS1, NS2, PB1-F2 | Regulatory proteins and RNA transport |