The avian and human influenza A virus receptors sialic acid (SA)-α2,3 and SA-α2,6 are widely expressed in the bovine mammary gland
C. Kristensen, H. E. Jensen, R. Trebbien, R. J. Webby, L. E. Larsen
This study identifies the expression of avian and human influenza A virus receptors in bovine mammary glands, suggesting cattle could act as a mixing vessel for novel IAV generation.
bioRxiv · May 3, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology