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TNFα Impairs Rhabdoviral Clearance by Inhibiting the Host Autophagic Antiviral Response
28 Jun 2016
Abstract excerpt
TNFα is a pleiotropic pro-inflammatory cytokine with a key role in the activation of the immune system to fight viral infections. Despite its antiviral role, a few viruses might utilize the host produced TNFα to their benefit. Some recent reports have shown that anti-TNFα therapies could be utilized to treat certain viral infections. However, the underlying mechanisms by which TNFα can favor virus replication...
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