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Persistent prion infection disturbs the function of Oct-1, resulting in the down-regulation of murine interferon regulatory factor-3.
Scientific reports - 8 Aug 2014
Homma Takujiro, Ishibashi Daisuke, Nakagaki Takehiro, Fuse Takayuki, Sano Kazunori, Satoh Katsuya, Atarashi Ryuichiro, Nishida Noriyuki
Abstract excerpt
As a prompt response against invasion of various viruses, interferon regulatory factor-3 (IRF-3) is initially phosphorylated to become activated and upregulates mainly Type I Interferons (IFN-I) in most cell types. We previously reported that IRF-3-dependent host innate immune responses partially interfere in infection of prions. Here, we found that stable infection of prion suppressed IRF-3 gene-expression. The...
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