The mengovirus leader protein blocks interferon-α/β gene transcription and inhibits activation of interferon regulatory factor 3

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Viral infection of mammalian cells triggers the synthesis and secretion of type I interferons (i.e. IFN-alpha/beta), which induce the transcription of genes that cause cells to adopt an antiviral state. Many viruses have adapted mechanisms to evade IFN-alpha/beta-mediated responses. The leader protein of mengovirus, a picornavirus, has been implicated as an IFN-alpha/beta antagonist. Here, we show that the leader...

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