Found genes for reproduction H5N1

Scientists have identified over 100 genes that are responsible for the reproduction of the bird flu virus (H5N1). This can help prevent the spread of the virus, scientists say. The bird flu virus in the body interacts with the proteins of the cells, triggering the mechanisms needed for reproduction and complete the life cycle of the virus. Identification of molecules that are involved in this process may contribute to the discovery of new "entry points" in the anti-virus treatment, scientists say. The study was published in the journal Nature. A team of scientists from Japan, Indonesia and the United States conducted a study, in which the H5N1-infected cells of fruit flies genetically modified virus. H5N1 virus needs a little change, because the fruit flies do not usually susceptible to flu. The researchers chose the fruit fly, as they are a relatively small number of genes (14 million), who makes it easier to find experts and study the genes necessary. As a result, researchers have genes that respond to avian influenza found. Specialists have identified more than 100 genes. Of these at least three are in human cells. According to scientists, although the H5N1 virus until the disease he died in 243 people since 2003. It is possible that the virus could mutate and spread from person to person. It is therefore necessary to drugs that prevent the pandemic H5N1 can create. Perhaps on the basis of the identified genes specialists can create a new type of therapy or drugs that can block the cell in response to the bird flu virus, according to the study authors.