A novel wild-derived MHC-linked locus regulates host immunity to gammaherpesvirus infection
Courtney M. Waytashek, Emily A Nelson, Katherine J. Sessions, Kaylin Dalhberg, Meghan Fondakowski, Jason A. Bubier, Edward J. Usherwood, Dimitry N. Krementsov
This study identifies a novel MHC-linked locus in mice that enhances resistance to gammaherpesvirus infection without relying on NK cells or large cytotoxic T cell expansion.
bioRxiv · Jun 28, 2026 · PreprintImmunology