Polymerase inhibitory effect of BNP is correlated with its binding to ANP.
Tail loops and receptors of both NPs are critical for intertypic NP binding.
Phosphorylation of BNP does not abolish intertypic NP binding.
NP blocks ANP壮s interaction with the PB2 polymerase subunit.
BNP壮s antiviral effect is specific to influenza A viruses.