The gene is located in the lungs and upper respiratory tract, where H5N1 viruses are concentrated. But then researchers were faced with the question of why there are pandemics of various types of flu. And when scientists examined the histories of spread and epidemics of various strains and strains of the virus, it became clear that bird and swine flu may have mutations that make the virus immune to the BTN3A3 gene.
The new data will help test for the presence of BTN3A3-resistant viruses in wild and domestic birds and other animals susceptible to influenza viruses, the scientists said.
This will help prevent future virus outbreaks.
Source: Ferra
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