The ectromelia virus virulence factor C15 facilitates early viral spread by inhibiting NK cell-infected cell contacts
E. M. Peauroi, S. D. Carro, L. Pei, G. V. Reynoso, H. D. Hickman, L. C. Eisenlohr
This study identifies C15 as a poxvirus protein that inhibits NK cell cytolytic function, promoting viral spread by blocking NK cell contact with infected cells.
bioRxiv · Jun 24, 2022 · PreprintImmunology