Omicron-Enhanced Immunosuppressive Effects of SARS-CoV-2 ORF3a and ORF9b Accessory Proteins on Monocytic Inflammatory Response
Juozas Grigas, Miguel Padilla‐Blanco, Unai Merino Herrán, Blanca Dies López-Ayllón, Ana de Lucas‐Rius, Laura Mendoza‐García, Raul Fernandez Rodriguez, Tránsito García‐García, Juan J. Garrido, Arnoldas Pautienius, Arūnas Stankevi̇či̇us, Indrė Kučinskaitė-Kodzė, María Montoya
This study shows that SARS-CoV-2 accessory proteins ORF3a and ORF9b suppress monocytic inflammatory responses, with Omicron variants enhancing this effect.
bioRxiv · Apr 1, 2026 · PreprintImmunology