MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES SPECIFIC TO THE FUSION PEPTIDE FROM HEMAGGLUTININ FROM INFLUENZA A VIRUSES AND USES THEREOF

摘要

This invention relates to methods and products for the diagnosis, surveillance, prevention, and treatment of influenza A virus infections in animals and humans. More particularly, the invention relates to antibodies and related binding proteins for the detection, prevention and treatment of influenza A viruses. The monoclonal antibodies and related binding proteins of the invention are useful for the treatment of the highly pathogenic H5 subtypes of avian influenza virus (AIV).