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Interplay of IKKs and IKK-related kinases in antiviral nucleic acid receptor signaling in human monocytes
(2022-06-21)
Monocytes and monocyte-derived cells are among the first line of host defense against
invading pathogens. They are equipped with pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) that
detect conserved components of microbes and in ...
Nucleic acid sensing in CD4 T cells during HIV-1 and other viral infections
(2021-10-15)
Viruses are small intracellular parasites and use the host cell’s biosynthesis machinery to replicate and spread. Therefore, viral particles incorporate structures that are similar to the ones that naturally occur within ...
RIG-I agonists as effective anti-viral prophylaxis and treatment in a mouse model of severe SARS-CoV-2 infection
(2022-07-08)
The recent outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need for novel prophylactic and therapeutic countermeasures against newly emerging viruses. Innate immune receptor agonists are considered to be a promising new ...
Investigating the ability of RIG-I agonists to provide protection in mouse and ferret models of respiratory virus infection
(2022-05-17)
Respiratory infections caused by influenza A virus (IAV) or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lead to substantial morbidity and mortality. Treatment options are limited and there is urgent need for the development of ......