Interferon epsilon is produced in the testis and protects the male reproductive tract against virus infection, inflammation and damage

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The testis is a reservoir for viruses that can cause persistent infection and adversely affect male reproductive health, an observation commonly attributed to deficiencies in inducible antiviral defence mechanisms. In this study, we demonstrate that interferon-epsilon (IFNε), a type I interferon initially discovered in female reproductive epithelia, is constitutively expressed by meiotic and post-meiotic...

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