Unconventional IFNω-like genes dominate the type I IFN locus and the constitutive antiviral responses in bats
Rong Geng, Qi Wang, Yulin Yao, Xurui Shen, Jing-Kun Jia, Xi Wang, Yan Qi Zhu, Qian Li, Zheng‐Li Shi, Peng Zhou
This study identifies unconventional IFNω-like genes as dominant in bat type I IFN loci and constitutive antiviral responses, revealing pan-bat immune system characteristics.
The Journal of Immunology · Jun 10, 2024Peer-reviewedImmunology