Mouse Anti-Influenza A Virus H6 Subtype Haemagglutinin (HA) Monoclonal Antibody

The influenza A virus H6 subtype hemagglutinin (HA) is a surface glycoprotein that is integral to the virus's ability to infect host cells. The HA mediates the initial attachment of the virus to the host cell by binding to specific receptors, primarily sialic acids, on the cell surface. Following attachment, the HA facilitates membrane fusion through a conformational change, which is essential for the release of the viral genome into the host cell. The H6 subtype HA is a significant target for antiviral interventions due to its critical role in the virus's entry process. Neutralizing antibodies directed against the HA can prevent viral attachment and entry, thereby inhibiting infection. Additionally, the HA is a major antigenic component of influenza vaccines, which aim to elicit an immune response that provides protection against infection.