Small self-RNA generated by RNase L amplifies antiviral innate immunity
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The activation of the antiviral endoribonuclease (RNase L) by 2',5'-linked oligoadenylate (2-5A) has produced small RNA cleavage products from self-RNA that has initiated interferon (IFN). The results have shown that RNase L has played a vital role in the innate antiviral immune response that relives the requirement for direct sensing of non-self RNA.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2007
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Interferon modulation of cellular microRNAs as an antiviral mechanism
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Study is presented which demonstrates that IFN[alpha]/[beta] upregulates several cellular miRNAs that are capable of inhibiting hepatitis C virus (HCV) replication and infection.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2007
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