A non-canonical role of Myc in programming basal cells as sentinels of upper airway immunity during influenza infection
Alexander G. Foote, Le Xu, Jamie M. Verheyden, Belle Pan, Nikita Katoch, Xin Sun
This study identifies a non-canonical role of Myc in basal cells during influenza infection, showing its necessity for mucosal restoration and recruitment of CD8+ NKT cells.
bioRxiv · Feb 25, 2026 · PreprintMolecular Biology