Health & Environmental Research Online (HERO)


Print Feedback Export to File
6994450 
Journal Article 
Plasmid-Based Reverse Genetics of Influenza A Virus 
Perez, DR; Angel, M; Gonzalez-Reiche, AnaS; Santos, J; Obadan, A; Martinez-Sobrido, L; , 
2017 
HUMANA PRESS INC 
TOTOWA 
REVERSE GENETICS OF RNA VIRUSES: METHODS AND PROTOCOLS 
251-273 
28508225 
WOS:000428870100017 
Influenza A viruses have broad host range with a recognized natural reservoir in wild aquatic birds. From this reservoir, novel strains occasionally emerge with the potential to establish stable lineages in other avian and mammalian species, including humans. Understanding the molecular changes that allow influenza A viruses to change host range is essential to better assess their animal and public health risks. Reverse genetics systems have transformed the ability to manipulate and study negative strand RNA viruses. In the particular case of influenza A viruses, plasmid-based reverse genetics approaches have allowed for a better understanding of, among others, virulence, transmission, mechanisms of antiviral resistance, and the development of alternative vaccines and vaccination strategies. In this chapter we describe the cloning of cDNA copies of viral RNA segments derived from a type A influenza virus into reverse genetics plasmid vectors and the experimental procedures for the successful generation of recombinant influenza A viruses. 
Perez, DR; 
978-1-4939-6962-3