Friday, February 14, 2020

New pathogenic mechanism for influenza NS1 protein found

Researchers report the biological effects of influenza protein NS1 binding to RIG-I -- the binding directly quiets the alarm that activates the cellular innate immunity defense against the infection. This is a newly described way for flu to antagonize the host cellular antiviral response.

from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/02/200214134715.htm

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