Age-dependent expression and antiviral activity of interferon epsilon in respiratory epithelium
Mary McCabe, Helen Elizabeth Groves, Erin M P E Getty, Emma Campbell, Connor Bamford, David G. Courtney, Guillermo López–Campos, Michael David Shields, Ultan F. Power
This study shows that IFNE expression decreases in infants, leading to reduced antiviral activity against RSV, suggesting a role in early-life RSV susceptibility.
Journal of Virology · May 12, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology