Influenzavirus neuraminidase and neuraminidase-inhibition test procedures

Bull World Health Organ. 1973;48(2):199-202.

Abstract

The adequate characterization of type A influenzaviruses requires the identification not only of the haemagglutinin but also of the neuraminidase. The neuraminidase-inhibition test, as performed in the two WHO international reference centres for influenza, is described and its use in other laboratories-particularly those collaborating in the WHO programme-is recommended.

MeSH terms

  • Antigens, Viral*
  • Hemagglutination Inhibition Tests
  • Methods
  • Neuraminidase / analysis
  • Neuraminidase / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Orthomyxoviridae / enzymology*
  • Orthomyxoviridae / immunology

Substances

  • Antigens, Viral
  • Neuraminidase