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Evolving A RIG-I Antagonist: A Modified DNA Aptamer Mimics Viral RNA.
Journal of molecular biology - 15 Oct 2021
Ren Xiaoming, Gelinas Amy D, Linehan Melissa, Iwasaki Akiko, Wang Wenshuai, Janjic Nebojsa, Pyle Anna Marie
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Vertebrate organisms express a diversity of protein receptors that recognize and respond to the presence of pathogenic molecules, functioning as an early warning system for infection. As a result of mutation or dysregulated metabolism, these same innate immune receptors can be inappropriately activated, leading to inflammation and disease. One of the most important receptors for detection and response to RNA...
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