MHC-II acts as a fusion-triggering receptor for bat influenza virus
Sarah Peterl, Jonathan Robert, Maria Kaukab Osman, Rebecca A. Haines, Konstantin Fischer, Richard E Langi, Kevin Ciminski, Martin Schwemmle, Peter Reuther, Petr Chlanda
This study identifies MHC-II as a receptor that directly triggers membrane fusion for bat influenza virus H18N11, revealing a receptor-dependent mechanism distinct from conventional sialic acid receptor usage.
bioRxiv · Jul 9, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology