Function
HA is the major glycoprotein of influenza virus envelope. It has two roles:
binding to sialic acid containing receptors on the surface of target cells.
mediating the fusion of viral and cellular membranes.
The mechanism of fusion involves complex changes in HA molecular conformation.
Low pH Large conformational changes in HA Membrane fusion
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conformational changes in HA
