Interaction Between Influenza Virus and Host Cell

Dear Colleagues,

Influenza A viruses (IAVs) infect various avian and mammalian hosts, leading to seasonal epidemics and periodic pandemics marked by high morbidity and mortality. Notably, highly pathogenic avian IAVs can infect humans, resulting in extremely high mortality rates and posing a potential pandemic risk.

Viruses rely on cellular machinery for efficient replication. While both host and viral factors influence the outcome of infection, there is still a lack of thorough analysis regarding the host factors involved in IAV infection. Remarkably, targeting cellular components, instead of viral elements, may be more effective in exploring novel therapeutic interventions that broadly address influenza viruses, given their high genetic variability.

This Special Issue welcomes various contributions, including reviews, research articles, and short communications focusing on the latest advances in understanding the cellular mechanisms and functions co-opted by influenza viruses during their life cycle.

Prof. Dr. Flora De Conto
Guest Editor

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