Unconventional IFNω-like genes dominate the type I IFN locus and the constitutive antiviral responses in bats
R. Geng, Q. Wang, Y.-L. Yao, X.-R. Shen, J.-K. Jia, X. Wang, Y. Zhu, Q. Li, Z.-L. Shi, P. 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.
bioRxiv · Feb 22, 2024 · PreprintImmunology