Publications by authors named "Min-Chu Cheng"
Development of blocking ELISA for detection of antibodies against avian influenza virus of the H7 subtype.
J Microbiol Immunol Infect
October 2008
Background And Purpose: The conventional method used for subtyping of antibodies against avian influenza viruses is hemagglutination inhibition (HI) test. However, the HI test is laborious and requires preparation of antigen from viable viruses that might be hazardous. The aim of this study was to develop a blocking enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (B-ELISA) for detection of antibody of avian influenza of the H7 subtype.
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- * A unique lineage of H6N1 viruses has persisted in domestic chickens in Taiwan since 1997, which is genetically distinct from those found in Hong Kong and Southeastern China.
- * Although all Taiwanese H6N1 viruses are classified as low pathogenic, they can still lead to economic issues when combined with other diseases, and some can infect mice, suggesting a risk of cross-species transmission.