A Dynamic Oligomerization Network Coordinates Hemagglutinin-Mediated Membrane Fusion on Influenza Virions
Yong Chen, Zheyuan Zhang, Zirui Zhao, Hanguang Liu, Haifan Zhao, Rui Liang, Cheng Peng, Jialu Xu, Yutong Song, Xu Tan, Sai Li
The paper determines the in situ structure of prefusion hemagglutinin on influenza virions and shows how HA trimers form cooperative assemblies that coordinate membrane fusion.
bioRxiv · Mar 25, 2026 · PreprintBiophysics