Astrocytic RIPK3 exerts protective anti-inflammatory activity during viral encephalitis via induction of serpin protease inhibitors.
Marissa Lindman, Irving Estevez, Eduard Marmut, Evan M. DaPrano, Tsui-Wen Chou, Kimberly Newman, Colm Atkins, Natasha M. O’Brown, Brian P. Daniels
This study shows that astrocytic RIPK3 reduces inflammation in viral encephalitis by increasing serpin protease inhibitors, improving survival and BBB integrity.
Science Signaling · Jul 15, 2025Peer-reviewedImmunology