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Tick-borne thogoto virus infection in mice is inhibited by the orthomyxovirus resistance gene product Mx1.
Journal of virology - 1 Apr 1995
Haller O, Frese M, Rost D, Nuttall P A, Kochs G
Abstract excerpt
We show that tick-transmitted Thogoto virus is sensitive to interferon-induced nuclear Mx1 protein, which is known for its specific antiviral action against orthomyxoviruses. Influenza virus-susceptible BALB/c mice (lacking a functional Mx1 gene) developed severe disease symptoms and died within days after intracerebral or intraperitoneal infection with a lethal challenge dose of Thogoto virus. In contrast,...
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