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Qingzhong Yu
Endemic Poultry Viral Diseases Research
Microbiologist

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Fax: (706) 546-3161

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Projects
Systems Biology Approaches to Develop Medical Countermeasures to Detect, Prevent, and Control Poultry Production Viral Diseases
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 441471
Elucidate Host-Pathogen Interactions of Polymicrobial Infections in Broiler Chicken Production
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 444438

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Enhanced oncolytic effect of engineered Newcastle disease virus Lasota strain in the B16-F10 murine melanoma model Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, Z., Jia, Y., Qian, W., Liao, C., Chen, J., Ding, K., Yu, Q., He, L. 2024. Enhanced oncolytic effect of engineered Newcastle disease virus Lasota strain in the B16-F10 murine melanoma model. Microorganisms. 12(10). https://doi.org/10.3390/.
Newcastle disease virus (NDV) recombinant expressing Marek’s disease virus (MDV) glycoprotein B protects chickens against MDV and NDV challenges Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, L., Spatz, S.J., Dunn, J.R., Yu, Q. 2023. Newcastle disease virus (NDV) recombinant expressing Marek’s disease virus (MDV) glycoprotein B protects chickens against MDV and NDV challenges. Vaccine. 41(40):5884-5891. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2023.08.038.
Rapid construction of a reverse genetics rescue system for distinct Newcastle disease virus genotypes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, Z., Zhang, Y., Li, Z., Yu, Q., Jia, Y., Yu, C., Chen, J., Chen, S., He, L. 2023. Rapid construction of a reverse genetics rescue system for distinct Newcastle disease virus genotypes. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 10. Article 1178801. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2023.1178801.
Evaluation of Newcastle disease virus LaSota strain attenuated by codon pair deoptimization of the HN and F genes for in ovo vaccination Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eldemery, F., Ou, C., Kim, T.N., Spatz, S.J., Dunn, J.R., Silva, R.F., Yu, Q. 2022. Evaluation of Newcastle disease virus LaSota strain attenuated by codon pair deoptimization of the HN and F genes for in ovo vaccination. Veterinary Microbiology. 277:109625. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetmic.2022.109625.
Quantitative regulation of the thermal stability of enveloped virus vaccines by surface charge engineering to prevent the self-aggregation of attachment glycoproteins Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shang, Y., Li, L., Zhang, T., Luo, Q., Yu, Q., Zeng, Z., Li, L., Jia, M., Tang, G., Fan, S. 2022. Quantitative regulation of the thermal stability of enveloped virus vaccines by surface charge engineering to prevent the self-aggregation of attachment glycoproteins. PLoS Pathogens. 18(6). Article e1010564. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1010564.
Novel recombinant Newcastle disease virus-based in Ovo vaccines bypass maternal immunity to provide full protection from early virulent challenge Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dimitrov, K.M., Taylor, T.L., Marcano, V.C., Williams Coplin, T.D., Olivier, T.L., Yu, Q., Gogal Jr., R.M., Suarez, D.L., Afonso, C.L. 2021. Novel recombinant Newcastle disease virus-based in Ovo vaccines bypass maternal immunity to provide full protection from early virulent challenge. Vaccines. 9(10):1189. https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines9101189.
Heterologous prime-boost regimens with Ad5 and NDV vectors elicit stronger immune responses to Ebola virus than homologous regimens in mice Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, W., Zhang, P., Bai, S., Lv, M., Wang, J., Chen, W., Yu, Q., Wu, J. 2021. Heterologous prime-boost regimens with Ad5 and NDV vectors elicit stronger immune responses to Ebola virus than homologous regimens in mice. Archives of Virology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-021-05234-4.
Pathogenic evaluation of a turkey coronavirus isolate (TCoV NC1743) in turkey poults for establishing a TCoV disease model Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kang, K., Day, J.M., Eldemery, F., Yu, Q. 2021. Pathogenic evaluation of a turkey coronavirus isolate (TCoV NC1743) in turkey poults for establishing a TCoV disease model. Veterinary Microbiology. 259:109155. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetmic.2021.109155.
Enhanced protection by recombinant newcastle disease virus expressing infectious bronchitis virus spike ectodomain and chicken granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Khalid, Z., He, L., Yu, Q., Breedlove, C., Joiner, K., Toro, H. 2021. Enhanced protection by recombinant newcastle disease virus expressing infectious bronchitis virus spike ectodomain and chicken granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor. Avian Diseases. 65(3):364–372. https://doi.org/10.1637/aviandiseases-D-21-00032.
Newcastle disease virus recombinant expressing two foreign genes from the optimal insertion sites for use as a multivalent vaccine vector. - (Abstract Only)
The recombinant Newcastle disease virus Anhinga strain expressing human TRAIL exhibit antitumor effects on a glioma nude mice model Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, J., An, Y., Qi, J., Cui, L., Yang, K., Liu, M., Qu, B., Yan, S., Yin, J., Jing, X., Dong, H., Yu, Q., Li, D., Wu, Y. 2020. The recombinant Newcastle disease virus Anhinga strain expressing human TRAIL exhibit antitumor effects on a glioma nude mice model. Journal of Medical Virology. 93(6):3890-3898. https://doi.org/10.1002/jmv.26419.
Attenuation of NDV LaSota strain by codon pair deoptimization of the HN and F genes is not sufficient for in ovo vaccination - (Abstract Only)
Expression of two foreign genes by a Newcastle disease virus vector from the optimal insertion sites through a combination of the ITU and IRES-dependent expression approaches Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, L., Zhang, Z., Yu, Q. 2020. Expression of two foreign genes by a Newcastle disease virus vector from the optimal insertion sites through a combination of the ITU and IRES-dependent expression approaches. Frontiers in Microbiology. 11:769. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2020.00769.
Optimization of oncolytic effect of Newcastle disease virus Clone30 by selecting sensitive tumor host and constructing more oncolytic viruses Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, T., Zhang, Y., Cao, Y., Jiang, S., Sun, R., Yin, J., Gao, Z., Ren, G., Wang, Z., Yu, Q., Sui, G., Sun, X., Sun, W., Xiao, W., Li, D. 2020. Optimization of oncolytic effect of Newcastle disease virus Clone30 by selecting sensitive tumor host and constructing more oncolytic viruses. Gene Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41434-020-0145-9.
Expression of two foreign genes from the optimal insertion sites of Newcastle disease virus vector for use as a multivalent vaccine and gene therapy vector - (Abstract Only)
He, L., Zhang, Z., Yu, Q. 2020. Expression of two foreign genes from the optimal insertion sites of Newcastle disease virus vector for use as a multivalent vaccine and gene therapy vector. Meeting Abstract. https://viruses2020.sciforum.net/conferences_files/265/customs/8e7a8d27a5bbc4414b3bd49b0dfe4dd2.pdf.
Codon pair deoptimization of the HN and F of NDV LaSota strain does not significantly attenuate the virus for in ovo vaccination - (Abstract Only)
Eldemery, F., Ou, C., Kim, T.N., Spatz, S.J., Dunn, J.R., Silva, R.F., Yu, Q. 2020. Codon pair deoptimization of the HN and F of NDV LaSota strain does not significantly attenuate the virus for in ovo vaccination. Proceedings of Southern Conference on Avian Diseases. In: ABSTRACTS of 2020 International Poultry Scientific Forum, p73. Atlanta, GA, 28-30 January 2020.
Limited protection conferred by recombinant Newcastle disease virus expressing infectious bronchitis spike protein Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zegpi, R.A., He, L., Yu, Q., Joiner, K.S., Van Santen, V.C., Toro, H. 2020. Limited protection conferred by recombinant Newcastle disease virus expressing infectious bronchitis spike protein. Avian Diseases. 64(1):53-59. https://doi.org/10.1637/0005-2086-64.1.53.
Genetic stability of a Newcastle disease virus vectored infectious laryngotracheitis virus vaccine after serial passages in chicken embryos Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, Q., Li, Y., Dimitrov, K., Afonso, C.L., Spatz, S.J., Zsak, L. 2020. Genetic stability of a Newcastle disease virus vectored infectious laryngotracheitis virus vaccine after serial passages in chicken embryos. Vaccine. 38(4):925-932. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2019.10.074.
Uncertainty of CERES-Maize calibration under different irrigation strategies using PEST optimization algorithm Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fang, Q.X., Ma, L., Harmel, R.D., Yu, Q., Sima, M.W., Bartling, P.N., Malone, R.W., Nolan, B.T., Doherty, J. 2019. Uncertainty of CERES-Maize calibration under different irrigation strategies using PEST optimization algorithm. Agronomy. 9(5):241. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy9050241.
Development of a genotype-matched vaccine against virulent Newcastle disease virus - (Abstract Only)
Research Update: Avian Disease & Oncology Lab and Endemic Poultry Viral Diseases Unit - (Proceedings)
Dunn, J.R., Cheng, H., Heidari, M., Zhang, H., Kim, T.N., Spatz, S.J., Yu, Q. 2018. Research Update: Avian Disease & Oncology Lab and Endemic Poultry Viral Diseases Unit. Proceedings of the United States Animal Health Association Annual Meeting, October 18-24, 2018.
Generation of recombinant Newcastle disease virus expressing the S1 protein of turkey enteric coronavirus for use as a bivalent vaccine - (Abstract Only)
Li, Y., Day, J.M., Yu, Q. 2018. Generation of recombinant Newcastle disease virus expressing the S1 protein of turkey enteric coronavirus for use as a bivalent vaccine [abstract]. 12th Vaccine Congress in Budapest, Hungry, September 16-19, 2018. Paper No. 2.27.
Generation of a recombinant Newcastle disease virus expressing two foreign genes for use as a multivalent vaccine and gene therapy vector Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hu, H., Roth, J.P., Yu, Q. 2018. Generation of a recombinant Newcastle disease virus expressing two foreign genes for use as a multivalent vaccine and gene therapy vector. Vaccine. 36:4846-4850. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2018.06.055.
Maternally derived antibodies in commercial broiler chickens did not significantly interfere with protection of Newcastle disease virus vectored infectious laryngotracheitis vaccines - (Abstract Only)
A novel genotype VII Newcastle disease virus vaccine candidate generated by mutation in the L and F genes confers improved protection in chickens Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ji, Y., Liu, T., Du, Y., Cui, X., Yu, Q., Wang, Z., Li, Y., Zhu, Q. 2018. A novel genotype VII Newcastle disease virus vaccine candidate generated by mutation in the L and F genes confers improved protection in chickens. Veterinary Microbiology. 216:99-106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetmic.2018.01.021.
Two single mutations in the fusion protein of Newcastle disease virus confer hemagglutinin-neuraminidase independent fusion promotion and attenuate the pathogenicity in chickens Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ji, Y., Liu, T., Liu, B., Yu, Q., Cui, X., Guo, F., Chang, H., Zhu, Q. 2017. Two single mutations in the fusion protein of Newcastle disease virus confer hemagglutinin-neuraminidase independent fusion promotion and attenuate the pathogenicity in chickens. Virology. 509:146-151. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.virol.2017.06.021.
Effects of insertion sites in a Newcastle disease virus vector on foreign gene expression through an internal ribosomal entry site - (Abstract Only)
Development of a Newcastle disease virus vector expressing a foreign gene through an internal ribosomal entry site provides direct proof for a sequential transcription mechanism - (Abstract Only)
Yu, Q., Zhang, Z., Zhao, W., Li, D., Yang, J., Zsak, L. 2017. Development of a Newcastle disease virus vector expressing a foreign gene through an internal ribosomal entry site provides direct proof for a sequential transcription mechanism [abstract]. The 17th International Congress of Virology, July 17-21, 2017, Singapore. p. 21.
Engineered newcastle disease virus expressing the F and G protein of AMPV-C confers protection against challenges in turkeys. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hu, H., Roth, J., Zsak, L., Yu, Q. 2017. Engineered newcastle disease virus expressing the F and G protein of AMPV-C confers protection against challenges in turkeys. Scientific Reports. 7:4025. http://doi:10.1038/s41598-017-04267-7.
infections bronchitis virus S2 of 4/91 expressed from recombinant virus does not protect against ark-type challenge - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eldemery, F., Li, Y., Yu, Q., Van Santen, V., Toro, H. 2017. infectious bronchitis virus S2 of 4/91 expressed from recombinant virus does not protect against ark-type challenge. Acarology International Congress Proceedings. 61(3):397-401. https://doi.org/10.1637/11632-032017-ResNoteR.
Investigating the Use of an Enterotropic Newcastle Disease Virus as a Recombinant Vaccine Platform Targeting Poultry Enteric Viruses - (Abstract Only)
Recombinant Newcastle disease virus expressing human TRAIL as a potential candidate for hepatoma therapy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wu, Y., He, J., Geng, J., An, Y., Ye, X., Yan, S., Yu, Q., Yin, J., Zhang, Z., Li, D. 2017. Recombinant Newcastle disease virus expressing human TRAIL as a potential candidate for hepatoma therapy. European Journal of Pharmacology. 802:85–92. doi:org/10.1016/j.ejphar.2017.02.042.
Evaluation of a thermostable Newcastle disease virus strain TS09-C as an in-ovo vaccine for chickens Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wen, G., Li, L., Yu, Q., Wang, H., Luo, Q., Zhang, T., Zhang, R., Zhang, W., Shao, H. 2017. Evaluation of a thermostable Newcastle disease virus strain TS09-C as an in-ovo vaccine for chickens. PLoS One. 12(2):e0172812. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0172812.
Metapneumovirus infections - (Book / Chapter)
Yu, Q. 2017. Metapneumovirus infections. In: Saif, Y.M., Toro H., editors. Diagnosis of Major Poultry Diseases. Zaragozo, Spain: Grupo Asis Biomedia, S.L. p.38-40.
Newcastle disease virus vectored infectious laryngotracheitis vaccines protect commercial broiler chickens in the presence of maternally derived antibodies Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, Q., Spatz, S.J., Li, Y., Yang, J., Zhao, W., Zhang, Z., Wen, G., Garcia, M., Zsak, L. 2017. Newcastle disease virus vectored infectious laryngotracheitis vaccines protect commercial broiler chickens in the presence of maternally derived antibodies. Vaccine. 35(5):789-795. doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2016.12.038.
Newcastle disease vaccines- a solved problem or a continuous challenge? Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dimitrov, K.M., Afonso, C.L., Yu, Q., Miller, P.J. 2017. Newcastle disease vaccines- a solved problem or a continuous challenge? Veterinary Microbiology. 206:126-136. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetmic.2016.12.019.
Endemic Poultry Viral Diseases 2016 Research Update - (Proceedings)
Recombinant Newcastle disease virus (NDV/Anh-IL-2) expressing human IL-2 as a potential candidate for suppresses growth of hepatoma therapy Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wu, Y., He, J., An, Y., Wang, X., Liu, Y., Yan, S., Ye, X., Qi, J., Zhu, S., Yu, Q., Yin, J., Li, D., Wang, W. 2016. Recombinant Newcastle disease virus (NDV/Anh-IL-2) expressing human IL-2 as a potential candidate for suppresses growth of hepatoma therapy. Journal of Pharmacological Sciences. 132(1):24-30. doi:10.1016/j.jphs.2016.03.012.
Construction of recombinant Newcastle disease virus expressing the S1 protein of Turkey enteric coronavirus for use as a bivalent vaccine - (Abstract Only)
Li, Y., Zhang, Z., Day, J.M., Yang, J., Zsak, L., Yu, Q. 2016. Construction of recombinant Newcastle disease virus expressing the S1 protein of Turkey enteric coronavirus for use as a bivalent vaccine[Abstract]. 14th Southeastern Regional Virology Conference, Atlanta, GA, April 8-10, 2016.
Molecular basis for the thermostability of Newcastle disease virus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wen, G., Hu, X., Zhao, K., Wang, H., Zhang, Z., Zhang, T., Yang, J., Luo, Q., Zhang, R., Pan, Z., Shao, H., Yu, Q. 2016. Molecular basis for the thermostability of Newcastle disease virus. Scientific Reports. 6:22492. doi: 10.1038/srep22492.
Novel immunogenic composition - (Pct (patent Cooperation Treaty))
Yu, Q., Spatz, S.J., Zsak, L. 2015. Novel immunogenic composition. Patent Application. PCT/US2015/015848. https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/detail.jsf?docId=WO2015130492.
Generation of Newcastle diease virus (NDV) recombinants expressing the infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV) glycoprotein gB or gD as dual vaccines Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Zhao, W., Spatz, S.J., Zsak, L., Yu, Q. 2016. Generation of Newcastle diease virus (NDV) recombinants expressing the infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV) glycoprotein gB or gD as dual vaccines. In: Thomas, S.,editor. Vaccine Design: Methods and Protocols. volume 2. New York, NY: Springer Science+Business Media. p.89-101.
Development of a Newcastle disease virus vector expressing a foreign gene through an internal ribosomal entry site - (Abstract Only)
Development of a Newcastle disease virus vector expressing a foreign gene through an internal ribosomal entry site provides direct proof for a sequential transcription mechanism Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, Z., Zhao, W., Li, D., Yang, J., Zsak, L., Yu, Q. 2015. Development of a Newcastle disease virus vector expressing a foreign gene through an internal ribosomal entry site provides direct proof for a sequential transcription mechanism. Journal of General Virology. 96:2028-2035. doi:10.1099/vir.0.000142.
Have we found an optimal insertion site in a Newcastle disease virus vector to express a foreign gene for vaccine and gene therapy purposes? Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, Q. 2015. Have we found an optimal insertion site in a Newcastle disease virus vector to express a foreign gene for vaccine and gene therapy purposes. British Journal of Virology. 2(2):15-18.
Development of a novel thermostable Newcastle disease virus vaccine vector for expression of a heterologous gene Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wen, G., Chen, C., Guo, J., Zhang, Z., Shang, Y., Shao, H., Luo, Q., Yang, J., Wang, H., Wang, H., Zhang, T., Zhang, R., Cheng, G., Yu, Q. 2015. Development of a novel thermostable Newcastle disease virus vaccine vector for expression of a heterologous gene. Journal of General Virology. 96:1219-1228. doi: 10.1099/vir.0.000067.
Evaluation of bivalent Newcastle disease virus (NDV) vectored infectious laryngotracheitis vaccines in broiler chickens in the presence of NDV maternally derived antibody - (Abstract Only)
Yu, Q., Spatz, S.J., Zhang, Z., Yang, J., Garcia, M., Zsak, L. 2015. Evaluation of bivalent Newcastle disease virus (NDV) vectored infectious laryngotracheitis vaccines in broiler chickens in the presence of NDV maternally derived antibody [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Association of Avian Pathologists, July 11-14, 2015, Boston, Massachusetts. p.21.
Development of an improved vaccine evaluation protocol to compare the efficacy of Newcastle disease vaccines - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cardenas-Garcia, S., Diel, D., Susta, L., Lucio-Decanini, E., Yu, Q., Brown, C.C., Miller, P.J., Afonso, C.L. 2014. Development of an improved vaccine evaluation protocol to compare the efficacy of Newcastle disease vaccines. Biologicals. 43:136-145. doi: 10.1016/j.biologicals.2014.11.003.
P and M gene junction is the optimal insertion site in Newcastle disease virus vaccine vector for foreign gene expression - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, W., Zhang, Z., Zsak, L., Yu, Q. 2015. P and M gene junction is the optimal insertion site in Newcastle disease virus vaccine vector for foreign gene expression. Journal of General Virology. 96:40-45.
Methyltransferase-defective avian metapneumovirus vaccines provide complete protection against challenge with the homologous Colorado strain and the heterologous Minnesota strain Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, J., Wei, Y., Rauf, A., Zhang, Y., Ma, Y., Zhang, X., Shilo, K., Yu, Q., Saif, Y.M., Lu, X., Yu, L., Li, J. 2014. Methyltransferase-defective avian metapneumovirus vaccines provide complete protection against challenge with the homologous Colorado strain and the heterologous Minnesota strain. Journal of Virology. 88(21):12348-12363. doi: 10.1128/JVI.01095-14.
Expressing foreign genes by Newcastle disease virus for cancer therapy - (Review Article)
Bai, F., Tian, H., Yu, Q., Ren, G., Li, D. 2015. Expressing foreign genes by Newcastle disease virus for cancer therapy. Molecular Biology. 49(2):171-178. DOI: 10.1134/S0026893315020028.
Generation and evaluation of recombinant Newcastle disease viruses (NDV) expressing the F and G proteins of avian metapneumovirus subtype C (aMPV-C) as bivalent vaccine against NDV and aMPV challenges in turkeys - (Proceedings)
Yu, Q., Hu, H., Roth, J.P., Estevez, C., Zsak, L. 2014. Generation and evaluation of recombinant Newcastle disease viruses (NDV) expressing the F and G proteins of avian metapneumovirus subtype C (aMPV-C) as bivalent vaccine against NDV and aMPV challenges in turkeys. In: 8th International Symposium on Avian Corona- and Pneumoviruses and Complicating Pathogens. 2nd Annual Meeting of the COST Action FA1207, June 17-20, 2014, Rauischholzhausen, Germany. p. 404-415.
S2 expressed from recombinant virus confers broad protection against IBV - (Proceedings)
Toro, H., Yu, Q., Van Santen, V., Ghetas, A. 2014. S2 expressed from recombinant virus confers broad protection against IBV. In: 8th International Symposium on Avian Corona- and Pneumoviruses and Complicating Pathogens. 2nd Annual Meeting of the COST Action FA1207, June 17-20, 2014, Rauischholzhausen, Germany. p. 348-356.
Genetically engineered Newcastle disease virus expressing interleukin-2 and TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand for cancer therapy Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bai, F., Yu, Y., Tian, H., Ren, G., Wang, H., Zhou, B., Han, X., Yu, Q., Li, D. 2014. Genetically engineered Newcastle disease virus expressing interleukin-2 and TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand for cancer therapy. Cancer Biology & Therapy. 15(9):1226-1238. doi: 10.4161/cbt.29686.
Newcastle disease virus (NDV) recombinants expressing infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV) glycoproteins gB and gD protect chickens against ILTV and NDV challenges Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, W., Spatz, S.J., Zhang, Z., Wen, G., Garcia, M., Zsak, L., Yu, Q. 2014. Newcastle disease virus (NDV) recombinants expressing infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV) glycoproteins gB and gD protect chickens against ILTV and NDV challenges. Journal of Virology. 88:8397-8406. doi: 10.1128/JVI.01321-14.
Recombinant Newcastle disease virus expressing IL15 demonstrates promising antitumor efficiency in melanoma model - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niu, Z., Bai, F., Sun, T., Tian, H., Yu, D., Yin, J., Li, S., Li, T., Cao, H., Yu, Q., Wu, Y., Ren, G., Li, D. 2014. Recombinant Newcastle disease virus expressing IL15 demonstrates promising antitumor efficiency in melanoma model. Technology in Cancer Research and Treatment. DOI: 10.7785/tcrt.2012.500414.
A novel thermostable Newcastle disease virus vaccine vector for expression of a heterologous gene - (Abstract Only)
Wen, G., Yu, Q. 2014. A novel thermostable Newcastle disease virus vaccine vector for expression of a heterologous gene [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Southeastern Regional Virology Conference, April 25-27, 2014, Atlanta, Georgia. p. 34.
A novel approach for a foreign gene expression by Newcastle disease virus - (Abstract Only)
Zhang, Z., Li, D., Zsak, L., Yu, Q. 2014. A novel approach for a foreign gene expression by Newcastle disease virus [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Southeastern Regional Virology Conference, April 25-27, 2014, Atlanta, Georgia. p. 23.
Rational design of avian metapneumovirus live attenuated vaccines by inhibiting viral messenger RNA cap methyltransferase - (Abstract Only)
Ma, Y., Wei, Y., Sun, J., Rauf, A., Zhang, Y., Yu, Q., Saif, M., Yu, L., Li, J. 2014. Rational design of avian metapneumovirus live attenuated vaccines by inhibiting viral messenger RNA cap methyltransferase [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Meeting of American Society for Virology, June 21-25, 2014, Fort Collins, Colorado. p. 147.
S2 expressed from recombinant virus confers broad protection against infectious bronchitis virus - (Abstract Only)
Toro, H., Yu, Q., van Santen, V., Joiner, K., Ghetas, A. 2014. S2 expressed from recombinant virus confers broad protection against infectious bronchitis virus [abstract]. In: Programme and Abstracts of the 8th International Symposium on Avian Corona- and Pneumoviruses and Complicating Pathogens. 2nd Annual Meeting of the COST Action FA1207, June 17-20-2014. p. 76.
Generation and evaluation of a recombinant Newcastle disease virus (NDV) expressing the F and G proteins of avian metapneumovirus subtype C (aMPV-C) as a bivalent vaccine against NDV and aMPV-C challenges in turkeys - (Abstract Only)
Yu, Q., Roth, J.P., Hu, H., Estevez, C., Zsak, L. 2014. Generation and evaluation of a recombinant Newcastle disease virus (NDV) expressing the F and G proteins of avian metapneumovirus subtype C (aMPV-C) as a bivalent vaccine against NDV and aMPV-C challenges in turkeys [abstract]. In: Programme and Abstracts of the 8th International Symposium on Avian Corona- and Pneumoviruses and Complicating Pathogens. 2nd Annual Meeting of the COST Action FA1207, June 17-20, 2014. p. 92.
Newcastle disease virus as a vaccine vector for infectious laryngotracheitis - (Proceedings)
Spatz, S.J., Yu, Q., Zsak, L., Garcia, M. 2014. Newcastle disease virus as a vaccine vector for infectious laryngotracheitis. In: Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Marek's Disease and Avian Herpesviruses, July 20-23, 2014, East Lansing, Michigan. p. 66.
Antibody response to chicken parvovirus following inoculation with inactivated virus and recombinant viruses expressing chicken parvovirus viral protein 2(VP2). - (Abstract Only)
Zsak, L., Yu, Q., Spatz, S.J. 2014. Antibody response to chicken parvovirus following inoculation with inactivated virus and recombinant viruses expressing chicken parvovirus viral protein 2(VP2) [abstract]. Annual Meeting of American Association of Avian Pathologists. p. 92.
Development of a high throughput TaqMan assay for the detection of infectious laryngotracheitis virus in vector vaccinated chickens - (Proceedings)
Spatz, S.J., Garcia, M., Yu, Q., Zsak, L. 2014. Development of a high throughput TaqMan assay for the detection of infectious laryngotracheitis virus in vector vaccinated chickens. In: Proceedings of the American Association of Avian Pathologists meeting, July 25-29, 2014, Denver, Colorado. p. 885.
Immunoresponse induced by Newcastle disease virus (NDV) vaccine vectors in commercial chicks in the presence of NDV maternal antibody - (Abstract Only)
Yu, Q., Zhao, W., Zhang, Z., Wen, G., Zsak, L. 2014. Immunoresponse induced by Newcastle disease virus (NDV) vaccine vectors in commercial chicks in the presence of NDV maternal antibody [abstract]. In: Proceedings of 2014 Annual Meeting of American Association of Avian Pathologists, July 27, 2014, Denver, Colorado. p 32-33. CDROM.
Recombinant Newcastle disease virus Anhinga Strain (NDV/Anh-EGFP) for Hepatoma Therapy Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wu, Y., Yan, S., Lv, Z., Chen, L., Geng, J., He, J., Yu, Q., Yin, J., Ren, G., Li, D. 2014. Recombinant Newcastle disease virus Anhinga Strain (NDV/Anh-EGFP) for Hepatoma Therapy. Technology in Cancer Research and Treatment. 13:169-175.
Infectious bronchitis virus S2 expressed from recombinant virus confers broad protection against challenge Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Toro, H., Zhao, W., Breedlove, C., Zhang, Z., van Santen, V., Yu, Q. 2014. Infectious bronchitis virus S2 expressed from recombinant virus confers broad protection against challenge. Avian Diseases. 58(1):83-89.
Protection by recombinant Newcastle disease viruses (NDV) expressing the glycoprotein (G) of avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) subtype A or B against challenge with virulent NDV and aMPV - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, Q., Roth, J.P., Hu, H., Estevez, C., Zhao, W., Zsak, L. 2013. Protection by recombinant Newcastle disease viruses (NDV) expressing the glycoprotein (G) of avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) subtype A or B against challenge with virulent NDV and aMPV. World Journal of Vaccines. 3:130-139.
Effects of the HN gene c-terminal extensions on the Newcastle disease virus virulence Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, W., Zhang, Z., Zsak, L., Yu, Q., Yang, Z. 2013. Effects of the HN gene c-terminal extensions on the Newcastle disease virus virulence. Virus Genes. 47(3):498-504.
Application of the ligation-independent cloning (LIC) method for rapid construction of a minigenome rescue system for Newcastle disease virus VG/GA strain Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, W., Hu, H., Zsak, L., Yu, Q., Yang, Z. 2013. Application of the ligation-independent cloning (LIC) method for rapid construction of a minigenome rescue system for Newcastle disease virus VG/GA strain. Plasmid Journal. 70:314-320.
Heterotypic protection to infectious bronchitis virus - (Abstract Only)
Toro, H., Yu, Q., van Santen, V., Joiner, K. 2014. Heterotypic protection to infectious bronchitis virus [abstract]. In: Proceedings of 2013 annual meeting of American Association of Avian Pathologists, July 20-23, 2013, Chicago, Illinois. CDROM, p.12.
HN gene c-terminal extension of Newcastle disease virus is not the determinant of the enteric tropism Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, W., Hu, H., Zsak, L., Yu, Q., Yang, Z. 2013. HN gene c-terminal extension of Newcastle disease virus is not the determinant of the enteric tropism. Virus Genes. 47:27-33.
Newcastle disease virus fusion and haemagglutinin-neuraminidase proteins contribute to its macrophage host range - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cornax, I., Diel, D.G., Rue, C.A., Estevez, C., Yu, Q., Miller, P.J., Afonso, C.L. 2013. Newcastle disease virus fusion and haemagglutinin-neuraminidase proteins contribute to its macrophage host range. Journal of General Virology. 94:1189-1194.
The pathogenicity of avian metapneumovirus subtype C wild bird isolates in domestic turkeys - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cha, R., Yu, Q., Zsak, L. 2013. The pathogenicity of avian metapneumovirus subtype C wild bird isolates in domestic turkeys. Virology Journal. 10:38 DOI: 10.1186/1743-422X-10-38.
NDV HN gene C-terminal extension is not the determinant of the enteric tropism but influences the virus virulence - (Abstract Only)
Zhao, W., Yu, Q., Zsak, L. 2013. NDV HN gene C-terminal extension is not the determinant of the enteric tropism but influences the virus virulence. In: Proceedings of the 2013 annual meeting of the American Association of Avian Pathologists, July 20-23, 2013, Chicago, Illinois. CDROM, p.80.
Development of a genotype specific live Newcastle disease vaccine by replacing the fusion (F) and hemagglutinin-neuramindase (HN) genes into a LaSota vaccine backbone - (Abstract Only)
Cardenas-Garcia, S., Diel, D.G., Susta, L., Lucio-Decanini, E., Brown, C., Yu, Q., Miller, P.J., Afonso, C.L. 2013. Development of a genotype specific live Newcastle disease vaccine by replacing the fusion (F) and hemagglutinin-neuramindase (HN) genes into a LaSota vaccine backbone. International Poultry Forum Proceedings. p. 28.
Passive antibody transfer in chickens to model maternal antibody after avian influenza vaccination - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Faulkner, O.B., Estevez, C., Yu, Q., Suarez, D.L. 2013. Passive antibody transfer in chickens to model maternal antibody after avian influenza vaccination. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology. 152(3-4):341-347.
Avian metapneumovirus in the USA - (Review Article)
Yu, Q. 2012. Avian metapneumovirus in the USA. Review Article. 2012 CDROM.
Generation and characterization of a recombinant Newcastle disease virus expressing the red fluorescent protein for use in co-infection studies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, J., Hu, H., Yu, Q., Diel, D.G., Li, D., Miller, P.J. 2012. Generation and characterization of a recombinant Newcastle disease virus expressing the red fluorescent protein for use in co-infection studies. Virology Journal. 9:227. DOI 10.1186/1743-422X-9-227.
Reverse genetics of avian metapneumoviruses - (Abstract Only)
Characteristics of pigeon paramyxovirus serotype-1 isolates (PPMV-1) from the Russian Federation from 2001 to 2009 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pchelkina, I.P., Manin, T.B., Kolosov, S.B., Starov, S.K., Andriyasov, A.V., Chvala, I.A., Drygin, V.V., Yu, Q., Miller, P.J., Suarez, D.L. 2013. Characteristics of pigeon paramyxovirus serotype-1 isolates (PPMV-1) from the Russian Federation from 2001 to 2009. Avian Diseases. 57(1):2-7. DOI: 10.1637/10246-051112-Reg. 1.
Development of Recombinant Newcastle Disease Viruses Expressing the Glycoprotein (G) of Avian Metapneumovirus as Bivalent Vaccines - (Abstract Only)
Yu, Q., Roth, J.P., Hu, H., Estevez, C., Zsak, L. 2012. Development of Recombinant Newcastle Disease Viruses Expressing the Glycoprotein (G) of Avian Metapneumovirus as Bivalent Vaccines [abstract]. Meeting Abstract. CDROM.
Generation of recombinant newcastle disease viruses, expressing the glycoprotein (G) of avian metapneumovirus, subtype A, or B, for use as bivalent vaccines - (Proceedings)
Yu, Q., Roth, J.P., Hu, H., Estevez, C., Zsak, L. 2012. Generation of recombinant newcastle disease viruses, expressing the glycoprotein (G) of avian metapneumovirus, subtype A, or B, for use as bivalent vaccines. International Symposium on Avian Corona and Pneumoviruses and Complicating Pathogens. CDROM.
Avian Metapneumovirus Molecular Biology and Development of Genetically Engineered Vaccines - (Review Article)
Hu, H., Zhao, W., Yu, Q. 2012. Avian metapneumovirus molecular biology and development of genetically engineered vaccines. China Poultry. 34(12):1-5.
Biochemical characterization of the small hydrophobic protein of avian metapneumovirus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Deng, Q., Song, M., Demers, A., Weng, Y., Lu, W., Wang, D., Kaushik, R.S., Yu, Q., Li, F. 2012. Biochemical characterization of the small hydrophobic protein of avian metapneumovirus. Virus Research. 167:297-301.
Evaluation of a LaSota strain-based recombinant Newcastle disease virus (NDV) expressing the glycoprotein (G) of avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) subgroup A or B as a bivalent vaccine in turkeys - (Abstract Only)
Yu, Q., Roth, J.P., Hu, H., Estevez, C., Zsak, L. 2012. Evaluation of a LaSota strain-based recombinant Newcastle disease virus (NDV) expressing the glycoprotein (G) of avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) subgroup A or B as a bivalent vaccine in turkeys [abstract]. Meeting Abstract. CDROM.
Development of a Recombinant Newcastle Disease Virus VG/GA Strain Infectious Clone as an Enterotropic Vaccine Vector - (Abstract Only)
Thermal inactivation of avian viral and bacterial pathogens in an effluent treatment system within a biosafety level 2 and 3 enhanced facility. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chmielewski, R.A., Day, J.M., Spatz, S.J., Yu, Q., Gast, R.K., Zsak, L., Swayne, D.E. 2011. Thermal inactivation of avian viral and bacterial pathogens in an effluent treatment system within a biosafety level 2 and 3 enhanced facility. Applied Biosafety. 16:206-217.
Exchange of Newcastle disease virus fusion and hemagglutinin-neuraminidase genes into a vaccine backbone: effects on virulence - (Abstract Only)
Cardenas Garcia, S., Susta, L., Diel, D.G., Decanini, E.L., Absalon, A., Brown, C., Yu, Q., Miller, P.J., Afonso, C.L. 2012. Exchange of Newcastle disease virus fusion and hemagglutinin-neuraminidase genes into a vaccine backbone: effects on virulence . Meeting Abstract. 50:378-387.
Generation and characterization of a LaSota strain recombinant Newcastle disease virus expressing the red fluorescent protein for use in co-infection studies - (Abstract Only)
Miller, P.J., Hu, H., Yu, Q., Diel, D.G., Li, J. 2012. Generation and characterization of a LaSota strain recombinant Newcastle disease virus expressing the red fluorescent protein for use in co-infection studies [abstract]. Meeting Abstract. 50:378-387.
Generation and evaluation of a recombinant Newcastle disease virus expressing the glycoprotein (G) of avian metapneumovirus subgroup C as a bivalent vaccine in turkeys - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hu, H., Roth, J.P., Estevez, C., Liu, B., Zsak, L., Yu, Q. 2011. Generation and evaluation of a recombinant Newcastle disease virus expressing the glycoprotein (G) of avian metapneumovirus subgroup C as a bivalent vaccine in turkeys. Vaccine. 29(47):8624-33.
Topology and cellular localization of the small hydrophobic protein of avian metapneumovirus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Deng, Q., Weng, Y., Lu, W., Demers, A., Song, M., Wang, D., Yu, Q., and Li, F. 2011. Topology and cellular localization of the small hydrophobic protein of avian metapneumovirus. Virus Research. 160:102-107.
Development and characterization of a LaSota strain recombinant Newcastle disease virus expressing the red fluorescent protein for use in co-infection studies - (Abstract Only)
Li, J., Hu, H., Yu, Q., Miller, P.J. 2011. Development and characterization of a LaSota strain recombinant Newcastle disease virus expressing the red fluorescent protein for use in co-infection studies [abstract]. 1st International Avian Respiratory Disease Conference, May 15-18, 2011, Athens, Georgia. p. 53.
Generation and evaluation of a LaSota strain-based recombinant Newcastle disease virus (NDV) expressing the glycoprotein (G) of avian metapneumovirus subgroup C (aMPV-C) as a bivalent vaccine - (Abstract Only)
Deletion of the M2-2 Gene from Avian Metapneumovirus Subgroup C (aMPV-C) Impairs Virus Replication and Immunogenicity in Turkeys - (Abstract Only)
The cellular endosomal sorting complex required for transport pathway is not involved in avian metapneumovirus budding in a virus-like-particle expression system. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Weng, Y., Lu, W., Harmon, A., Xiang, X., Deng, Q., Song, M., Wang, D., Yu, Q., Li, F. 2011. The cellular endosomal sorting complex required for transport pathway is not involved in avian metapneumovirus budding in a virus-like-particle expression system.. Journal of General Virology. 92:1205-1213.
Deletion of the M2-2 gene from avian metapneumovirus subgroup C impairs virus replication and immunogenicity in turkeys - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, Q., Estevez, C., Roth, J.P., Hu, H., Zsak, L. 2011. Deletion of the M2-2 gene from avian metapneumovirus subgroup C impairs virus replication and immunogenicity in turkeys. Virus Genes. 42:339-346.
A single amino acid substitution in the hemagglutinin-neuraminidase protein of Newcastle disease virus results in increased fusion and decreased neuraminidase activities without changes in virus pathotype - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Estevez, C., King, D.J., Lou, M., Yu, Q. 2011. A single amino acid substitution in the hemagglutinin-neuraminidase protein of Newcastle disease virus results in increased fusion and decreased neuraminidase activities without changes in virus pathotype. Journal of General Virology. 92:544-551.
Update on poultry viral diseases research conducted at Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory - (Abstract Only)
Pantin Jackwood, M.J., Swayne, D.E., Spackman, E., Suarez, D.L., Afonso, C.L., Miller, P.J., Zsak, L., Day, J.M., Yu, Q. 2011. Update on poultry viral diseases research conducted at Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory [abstract]. Proceedings of the United States Animal Health Association 114th Annual Meeting, November 17, 2010, Minneapolis, MN. p. 526-527.
Pathogenicity evaluation of different Newcastle disease virus chimeras in 4-week-old chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Susta, L., Miller, P.J., Afonso, C.L., Estevez, C., Yu, Q., Zhang, J., Brown, C.C. 2010. Pathogenicity evaluation of different Newcastle disease virus chimeras in 4-week-old chickens. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 42(8):1785-1795.
Passive antibody transfer in chickens to model maternal antibody after avian influenza vaccination - (Abstract Only)
Generation and biological assessment of recombinant avian metapneumovirus subgroup C (aMPV-C) viruses containing different length of the G gene. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, Q., Estevez, C., Song, M., Kapczynski, D.R., Zsak, L. 2010. Generation and biological assessment of recombinant avian metapneumovirus subgroup C (aMPV-C) viruses containing different length of the G gene. Virus Research. 147:182-188.
Generation of recombinant avian metapneumovirus subgroup C (aMPV-C) viruses containing different length of the G gene. - (Proceedings)
Yu, Q., Estevez, C., Kapczynski, D.R., Zsak, L. 2009. Generation of recombinant avian metapneumovirus subgroup C (aMPV-C) viruses containing different length of the G gene. In: Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Avian Corona and Pneumoviruses and Complicating Pathogens, June 14-17, 2009, Rauischholzhausen, Germany. p. 315-325.
Biological assessment of recombinant avian metapneumovirus subgroup C (aMPV-C) viruses containing different length of the G gene in cultured cells and SPF turkeys. - (Abstract Only)
Yu, Q., Estevez, C., Kapczynski, D., Zsak, L. 2009. Biological assessment of recombinant avian metapneumovirus subgroup C (aMPV-C) viruses containing different length of the G gene in cultured cells and SPF turkeys (abstract). In: Proceedings of the 2009 Annual Meeting of American Association of Avian Pathologists, July 11-15, 2009, Seattle, Washington. p. 25.
Comparison of viral shedding following vaccination with inactivated and live Newcastle disease vaccines formulated with wild-type and recombinant viruses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miller, P.J., Estevez, C., Yu, Q., Suarez, D.L., King, D.J. 2009. Comparison of viral shedding following vaccination with inactivated and live Newcastle disease vaccines formulated with wild-type and recombinant viruses. Avian Diseases. 53:39-49.
Pathogenic assessment of recombinant avian metapneumovirus subgroup C viruses in SPF chickens and turkeys. - (Abstract Only)
Yu, Q., Estevez, C. N., King, D. J., Kapczynski, D. R., Zsak, L. 2008. Pathogenic assessment of recombinant avian metapneumovirus subgroup C viruses in SPF chickens and turkeys [abstract]. In: Abstracts of the 14th International Congress of Virology, Istanbul, Turkey. p. 318.
Generation of recombinant avian metapneumovirus subgroup C viruses for pathogenesis studies and vaccine development - (Abstract Only)
Yu, Q., Estevez, C. N., King, D. J., Kapczynski, D. R., Zsak, L. 2008. Generation of recombinant avian metapneumovirus subgroup C viruses for pathogenesis studies and vaccine development [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 27th Annual Meeting of American Society for Virology, Cornell, New York. p. 296.
The role of antigenic composition of Newcastle disease (ND) vaccines in ND control - (Abstract Only)
Miller, P.J., Estevez, C., Yu, Q., Suarez, D.L., King, D.J. 2008. The role of antigenic composition of Newcastle disease (ND) vaccines in ND control [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Association of Avian Pathologists annual meeting, July 19-23, 2008, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 65.
Glycoprotein gene truncation in avian metapneumovirus subtype C isolates from the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Velayudhan, B. T., Yu, Q., Nagaraja, K. V., Estevez, C. N., Halvorson, D. A. 2008. Glycoprotein gene truncation in avian metapneumovirus subtype C isolates from the United States. Virus Genes. 37(2):266-72.
Construction of a fowl adenovirus recombinant to express avian metapneumovirus glycoprotein - (Abstract Only)
Strother, K.O., Yu, Q., Kapczynski, D.R., Nagy, E., Zsak, L. 2008. Construction of a fowl adenovirus recombinant to express avian metapneumovirus glycoprotein [abstract]. American Association of Avian Pathologists Annual Convention, July 19-23, 2008, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2008 CDROM.
Research update on exotic and emerging poultry diseases - (Proceedings)
Pantin Jackwood, M.J., Suarez, D.L., Zsak, L., Spackman, E., Kapczynski, D.R., King, D.J., Afonso, C.L., Day, J.M., Spatz, S.J., Yu, Q., Swayne, D.E. 2007. Research update on exotic and emerging poultry diseases. In: Proceedings of the 111th Annual Meeting of the U. S. Animal Health Association, Reno, Nevada, October 22-23, 2007. p. 702-707. Available: http://www.usaha.org/meetings/2007/2007_USAHA_Proceedings.pdf.
Rescue of recombinant avian metapneumovirus subgroup C viruses from cloned DNAs for vaccine development and pathogenesis studies - (Proceedings)
Yu, Q., Estevez, C., King, D.J., Kapczynski, D.R., Zsak, L. 2007. Rescue of recombinant avian metapneumovirus subgroup C viruses from cloned DNAs for vaccine development and pathogenesis studies. In: Proceedings of 2007 Turkey Research Review and Avian Pneumovirus Symposium, September 26-27, 2007 Willmar, Minnesota. 2007 CDROM.
Evaluation of different hemagglutinin-neuraminidase and fusion protein chimeras using a reverse genetic system based on the mesogenic anhinga Newcastle disease virus strain - (Proceedings)
Estevez, C., King, D.J., Miller, P.J., Yu, Q. 2007. Evaluation of different hemagglutinin-neuraminidase and fusion protein chimeras using a reverse genetic system based on the mesogenic anhinga Newcastle disease virus strain. In: The 15th World Poultry Veterinarian Association Abstract Book, September 10-15, 2007, Beijing, China. p. 153.
Evaluation of Newcastle disease virus chimeras expressing the hemagglutinin-neuraminidase protein of velogenic strains in the context of a mesogenic recombinant virus backbone - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Estevez, C., King, D.J., Seal, B.S., Yu, Q. 2007. Evaluation of Newcastle disease virus chimeras expressing the hemagglutinin-neuraminidase protein of velogenic strains in the context of a mesogenic recombinant virus backbone. Virus Research. 129:182-190.
A Newcastle disease virus hemagglutinin-neuraminidase mutation that diminished hemagglutination and neuraminidase activity did not change infectivity and pathogenecity - (Abstract Only)
Yu, Q., Estevez, C., King, D.J., Miller, P.J. 2007. A Newcastle disease virus hemagglutinin-neuraminidase mutation that diminished hemagglutination and neuraminidase activity did not change infectivity and pathogenecity [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 26th Annual Meeting of American Society for Virology, July 14-18, 2007, Corvallis, Oregon. p. 106.
Evaluation of different hemagglutinin-neuraminidase (HN) chimeras using a newly developed reverse genetic system based on the mesogenic anhinga Newcastle disease virus strain - (Abstract Only)
Estevez, C., Yu, Q., King, D.J., Miller, P.J. 2007. Evaluation of different hemagglutinin-neuraminidase (HN) chimeras using a newly developed reverse genetic system based on the mesogenic anhinga Newcastle disease virus strain [abstract]. 144th American Veterinary Medical Association Annual Convention Notes, July 14-28, 2007, Washington, DC. CD, paper #4439.
Protection against exotic Newcastle disease virus (NDV) challenge of chickens vaccinated with NDV vaccines made from different genetic lineages - (Abstract Only)
Miller, P.J., Estevez, C., Yu, Q., Suarez, D.L., King, D.J. 2007. Protection against exotic Newcastle disease virus (NDV) challenge of chickens vaccinated with NDV vaccines made from different genetic lineages [abstract]. International Poultry Forum Proceedings. p. 31.
Characterization of monoclonal antibodies produced against Avian metapneumovirus Sybtype C - (Proceedings)
Yu, Q., Estevez, C., Kapczynski, D.R. 2006. Characterization of monoclonal antibodies produced against Avian metapneumovirus Sybtype C. Symposium on Avian Pneumovirus.
SEQUENCE ANALYSIS OF THE COMPLETE GENOME OF AVIAN METAPNEUMOVIRUS SUBGROUP C COLORADO STRAIN: DEVELOPMENT OF A REVERSE GENETICS SYSTEM FOR THIS VIRUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, Q., Estevez, C. 2006. Sequence analysis of the complete genome of avian metapneumovirus Subgroup C Colorado strain: development of a reverse genetics system for this virus. In: Proceedings of the International Symposium on Avian Corona and Pneumoviruses and Complicating Pathogens, May 14-16, 2006, Rauischholzhausen, Germany. p. 6-15.
Production and characterization of monoclonal antibodies that react to the nucleocapsid protein of avian metapneumovirus subtype C - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, Q., Estevez, C., Kapczynski, D.R. 2006. Production and characterization of monoclonal antibodies that react to the nucleocapsid protein of avian metapneumovirus subtype C. Avian Diseases. 50(3):419-424.
VIRAL RESCUE FROM AN INFECTIOUS CLONE OF A MESOGENIC NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUS - (Abstract Only)
Estevez, C., Seal, B.S., Yu, Q. 2006. Viral rescue from an infectious clone of a mesogenic Newcastle disease virus. In: Proceedings of the 14th Annual Meeting of American Society for Virology, July 15, 2006, Madison, WI. p.217.
DEVELOPMENT OF A GREEN FLUORESCENT PROTEIN (GFP)-BASED MINIREPLICON SYSTEM FOR NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUS - (Abstract Only)
Estevez, C., Yu, Q. 2006. Development of a green fluorescent protein (gfp)-based minireplicon system for newcastle disease virus [abstract]. Ninth Southeastern Regional Virology Conference Program Book. p. 15.
PRODUCTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES PRODUCED AGAINST AVIAN METAPNEUMOVIRUS SUBTYPE C WHICH REACT AGAINST THE NUCLEOCAPSID PROTEIN - (Abstract Only)
Yu, Q., Estevez, C., Kapczynski, D.R. 2006. Production and characterization of monoclonal antibodies produced against Avian Metapneumovirus Subtype C which react against the nucleocapsid protein [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2006 Annual Meeting of American Association of Avian Pathologists, July 16-19, 2006, Honolulu, HI. p. 164.
A wild goose avian metapneumovirus containing a large attachment glycoprotein is avirulent but immunoprotective in domestic turkeys - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bennett, R.S., Larue, R., Shaw, D., Yu, Q., Halvorson, D.A., Njenga, M.K. 2005. A wild goose avian metapneumovirus containing a large attachment glycoprotein is avirulent but immunoprotective in domestic turkeys. Journal of Virology. 79(23):14834-14842.
SEQUENCE ANALYSIS OF THE COMPLETE GENOME OF AVIAN METAPNEUMOVIRUS SUBGROUP C COLORADO STRAIN: DEVELOPMENT OF A REVERSE GENETICS SYSTEM FOR THIS VIRUS - (Proceedings)
Yu, Q. 2005. Sequence analysis of the complete genome of avian metapneumovirus subgroup C Colorado strain: development of a reverse genetics system for this virus. In: Proceedings of 2005 Turkey Research Review and Avian Pneumovirus Symposium, October 5, 2005, Willmar, MN. 2005 CDROM.
GENOMIC SEQUENCES OF LOW VIRULENCE AVIAN PARAMYXOVIRUS 1 (NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUS) ISOLATES OBTAINED FROM LIVE-BIRD MARKETS IN NORTH AMERICA NOT RELATED TO COMMONLY UTILIZED COMMERCIAL VACCINE STRAINS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Seal, B.S., Wise, M., Pedersen, J.C., Senne, D.A., Alvarez, R., Scott, M.A., King, D.J., Yu, Q., Kapczynski, D.R. 2005. Genomic sequences of low virulence avian paramyxovirus 1 (Newcastle disease virus) isolates obtained from live-bird markets in North America not related to commonly utilized commercial vaccine strains. Veterinary Microbiology. 106(1-2):7-16.
COMPARISON OF THE FULL LENGTH GENOME SEQUENCE OF AVIAN METAPNEUMOVIRUS SUBTYPE C WITH OTHER PARAMYXOVIRUSES INCLUDING HIGHLY VIRULENT NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUSES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lwamba, H.M., Alvarez, R., Wise, M., Yu, Q., Halvorson, D., Njenga, M., Seal, B.S.2005. Comparison of the Full Length Genome Sequence of Avian Metapneumovirus Subtype C With Other Paramyxoviruses Including Highly Virulent Newcastle Disease Viruses. Virus Research. 107(1):83-92.
CHARACTERIZATION OF RECOMBINANT RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUSES WITH THE ATTACHMENT (G) PROTEIN DELETED OF THE REGION RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPE 2 T CELL RESPONSES AND PULMONARY EOSINOPHILIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Elliott, M.B., Pryharski, K.S., Yu, Q., Boutilier, L.A., Campeol, N., Melville, K., Laughlin, T.S., Gupta, C.K., Lerch, R.A., Randolph, V.B., Lapierre, N.A., Heers Dack, K.M., Hancock, G.E. 2004. Characterization of recombinant respiratory syncytial viruses with the attachment (G) protein deleted of the region responsible for type 2 T cell responses and pulmonary eosinophilia. Journal of Virology. 78:8446-8454.
RECOMBINANT RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUSES LACKING THE C-TERMINAL THIRD OF THE ATTACHMENT (G) PROTEIN ARE IMMUNOGENIC AND ATTENUATED IN VIVO AND IN VITRO - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Elliott, M.B., Pryharski, K.S., Yu, Q., Parks, C.L., Laughlin, T.S., Gupta, K., Lerch, R.A., Randolph, V.B., Lapierre, N.A., Heers Dack, K.M., Hancock, G.E. 2004. Recombinant Respiratory Syncytial Viruses Lacking the C-Terminal Third of the Attachment (G) Protein Are Immunogenic and Attenuated In Vivo and In Vitro. Journal of Virology. 2004 Jun:78(11):5773-83.
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