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RNase L and Double-Stranded RNA-Dependent Protein Kinase Exert Complementary Roles in Islet Cell Defense during Coxsackievirus Infection
1 Feb 2005
Abstract excerpt
Coxsackievirus (CV) is an important human pathogen that has been linked to the development of autoimmunity. An intact pancreatic beta cell IFN response is critical for islet cell survival and protection from type 1 diabetes following CV infection. In this study, we show that IFNs trigger an antiviral state in beta cells by inducing the expression of proteins involved in intracellular antiviral defense....
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