Glial cells promote infection by neurotropic Influenza A viruses in vitro
Nele Rieke, Maximilian Rohde, Melissa Käune, Lea Gabele, Mathias Müsken, Kristin Michaelsen‐Preusse, Shirin Hosseini, Martin Körte, Christian Sieben
This study shows that glial cells, particularly astrocytes, promote HPAIV H7N7 infection in vitro by acting as primary virus producers, with microglia initiating pro-inflammatory responses.
bioRxiv · Jun 20, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology