Why Do We Use Hemagglutination?
Hemagglutination Is Used for the Diagnosis of Some Enveloped Viruses Such as Influenza Viruses. This Method Relies on the Specific Feature of Some Enveloped...
Hemagglutination is used for the diagnosis of some enveloped viruses such as influenza viruses. This method relies on the specific feature of some enveloped viruses that can adsorb to red blood cells (RBCs). Specifically, hemagglutinin5 (HA), an envelope glycoprotein of some enveloped viruses, imparts this property.
What is the principle of haemagglutination test?
The principle behind the hemagglutination test is that the nucleic acids of viruses encode proteins, such as hemagglutinin, that are expressed on the surface of the virus (Figs.
Who discovered hemagglutination?
In 1941 George Hirst observed hemagglutination of red blood cells by influenza virus (see Chapter 4). This proved to be an important tool in the study of not only influenza but also several other groups of viruses—for example, rubella virus.
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