| Literature DB >> 19223163 |
Cordula Kemp1, Jean-Luc Imler.
Abstract
Genetic analysis of the drosophila antiviral response indicates that RNA interference plays a major role. This contrasts with the situation in mammals, where interferon-induced responses mediate innate antiviral host-defense. An inducible response also contributes to antiviral immunity in drosophila, and similarities in the sensing and signaling of viral infection are becoming apparent between drosophila and mammals. In particular, DExD/H box helicases appear to play a crucial role in the cytosolic detection of viral RNAs in flies and mammals.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19223163 PMCID: PMC2709802 DOI: 10.1016/j.coi.2009.01.007
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Opin Immunol ISSN: 0952-7915 Impact factor: 7.486