Molecular BiologyPLoS PathogensPeer-reviewed
Merkel cell polyomavirus small tumor antigen contributes to immune evasion by interfering with type I interferon signaling
Denise Ohnezeit, Jiabin Huang, Ute Westerkamp…·Nicole Fischer
This study identifies a novel function of MCPyV small T antigen in suppressing the type I interferon response by reducing IRF9 levels, impacting immune evasion and tumor progression.
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