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Influenza Therapy
Data on influenza therapy published by researchers at University of St. Andrews, Center for Biomolecular Sciences
October 28th, 2008
Data detailed in 'The multifunctional NS1 protein of influenza A viruses' have been presented. According to recent research published in the Journal of General Virology, "The non-structural (NS1) protein of influenza A viruses is a non-essential virulence factor that has multiple accessory functions during viral infection. In recent years, the major role ascribed to NS1 has been its inhibition of host immune responses, especially the limitation of both interferon (IFN) production and the antiviral effects of IFN-induced proteins, such as dsRNA-dependent protein kinase R (PKR) and 2'5'-oligoadenylate synthetase (OAS)/RNase L." "However, it is clear that NS1 also...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-10-28)
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