Hemagglutinin-esterase
UniProtKB accession: P0C0V9
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UniProtKB description: Structural protein that makes short spikes at the surface of the virus. Contains receptor binding and receptor-destroying activities. Mediates de-O-acetylation of N-acetyl-9-di-O-acetylneuraminic acid, which is probably the receptor determinant recognized by the virus on the surface of erythrocytes and susceptible cells. Also hydrolyzes 5-N-acetyl-4-O-acetylneuraminic acid and N-acetyl-9-O-acetylneuraminic acid, but displays a substrate preference for N-acetyl-9-di-O-acetylneuraminic acid. This receptor-destroying activity is important for virus release as it probably helps preventing self-aggregation and ensures the efficient spread of the progeny virus from cell to cell. May serve as a secondary viral attachment protein for initiating infection, the spike protein being the major one. Seems to be a 'luxury' protein that is not absolutely necessary for virus infection in culture. However, its presence in the virus may alter its pathogenicity. May become a target for both the humoral and the cellular branches of the immune system.
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