Innate Immune Priming by cGAS as a Preparatory Countermeasure Against RNA Virus Infection
Michael T. Parker, Smita Gopinath, Corey E. Perez, Melissa M. Linehan, Jason M. Crawford, Akiko Iwasaki, Brett D. Lindenbach
This study shows that cGAS-STING restricts RNA viruses by sensing endogenous DNA ligands, promoting a preparatory immune state even in the absence of viral DNA.
bioRxiv · Oct 3, 2018 · PreprintImmunology