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Norovirus–host interaction: implications for disease control and prevention

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 July 2007

Ming Tan  and
Xi Jiang
Ming Tan
Affiliation:
Division of Infectious Diseases, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, USA.
Xi Jiang*
Affiliation:
Division of Infectious Diseases, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, USA.
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*Corresponding author: Xi Jiang, Division of Infectious Diseases, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH45229-3039, USA. Tel: +1 513 636 0119; Fax: +1 513 636 7655; E-mail: [email protected]
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Abstract

Noroviruses (NVs) are a major cause of acute gastroenteritis epidemics in both developing and developed countries and affect people of all ages. Three main human histo-blood group antigens (HBGAs) – the ABO, Lewis and secretor families – are involved in NV recognition and eight strain-specific receptor-binding patterns in two major binding groups have been described. The receptor-binding interface is located at the outermost surface of the P domain of the viral capsid. Each interface contains two major binding sites and each site interacts with a carbohydrate side-chain of the HBGAs via multiple hydrogen bonds. Soluble HBGAs in human milk are able to block binding of NV to HBGA receptors, suggesting a potential decoy receptor for the protection of infants from NV infection. Phylogenetic analysis has revealed limited genetic relatedness among NVs with similar receptor-binding patterns. This review summarises and discusses recent advances and highlights implications for future studies in the control and prevention of NV gastroenteritis.

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Expert Reviews in Molecular Medicine , Volume 9 , Issue 19 , July 2007 , pp. 1 - 22
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General review articles on NVs:

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141Marionneau, S. et al. (2001) ABH and Lewis histo-blood group antigens, a model for the meaning of oligosaccharide diversity in the face of a changing world. Biochimie 83, 565-573CrossRefGoogle Scholar
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