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Basic Characteristics of Mutations
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Mutation Site
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S212P |
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Mutation Site Sentence
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In contrast, some AA substitutions were found in most of the sequenced strains (i.e., Q453P in the nucleoprotein, S212P in the non-structural protein 1, and G67E/K in the non-structural protein 2). |
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Mutation Level
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Amino acid level |
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Mutation Type
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Nonsynonymous substitution |
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Gene/Protein/Region
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NS1 |
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Standardized Encoding Gene
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NS
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Genotype/Subtype
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H1N1 |
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Viral Reference
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MN596847
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Functional Impact and Mechanisms
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Disease
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Influenza A
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Immune
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- |
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Target Gene
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-
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Clinical and Epidemiological Correlations
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Clinical Information
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Y |
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Treatment
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- |
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Location
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Italy |
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Literature Information
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PMID
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39459976
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Title
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Insights into Genetic and Antigenic Characteristics of Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 Viruses Circulating in Sicily During the Surveillance Season 2023-2024: The Potential Effect on the Seasonal Vaccine Effectiveness
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Author
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Tramuto F,Maida CM,Randazzo G,Previti A,Sferlazza G,Graziano G,Costantino C,Mazzucco W,Vitale F
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Journal
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Viruses
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Journal Info
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2024 Oct 21;16(10):1644
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Abstract
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After disruption in the influenza circulation due to the emergence of SARS-CoV-2, the intensity of seasonal outbreaks has returned to the pre-pandemic levels. This study aimed to evaluate the evolution and variability of whole-genome sequences of A(H1N1)pdm09, the predominant influenza virus in Sicily (Italy) during the season 2023-2024. The potential vaccine efficacy was calculated using the p(epitope) model based on amino acid changes in the dominant epitope of hemagglutinin. The HA gene sequences showed several amino acid substitutions, some of which were within the major antigenic sites. The phylogenetic analysis showed that Sicilian strains grouped into two main genetic clades (6B.1A.5a.2a.1 and 6B.1A.5a.2a) and several subclades. Notably, about 40% of sequences partially drifted from the WHO-recommended vaccine strain A/Victoria/4897/2022 for the Northern Hemisphere. These sequences mostly belonged to the subclades C.1.8 and C.1.9 and harboured the amino acid mutations responsible for the modest predicted vaccine efficacy (E = 38.12% of 53%, p(epitope) = 0) against these viruses. Amino acid substitutions in other gene segments were also found. Since influenza viruses are constantly evolving, genomic surveillance is crucial in monitoring their molecular evolution and the occurrence of genetic and antigenic changes, and, thus, their potential impact on vaccine efficacy.
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Sequence Data
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-
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