Host tRNA modifications drive efficient translation of influenza A virus genome and impact host antiviral stress responses
Diana Roberta Ribeiro, Alexandre Nunes, Mie Monti, Laia Llovera, Maximilian Berg, Kira Kerkhoff, Marisa Pereira, Ana Rita Guimarães, Stefanie Kaiser, Eva Maria Novoa, Daniela Ribeiro, Ana Raquel Soares
The paper shows that host tRNA modifications are critical for efficient influenza A virus translation and antiviral responses, with ELP3 loss impairing viral propagation.
bioRxiv · Apr 22, 2026 · PreprintMolecular Biology