An interferon independent innate immune response to double stranded RNA in embryonic stem cells
Pengcheng Ma, Jianlin Xu, Tong Lu, Ronghua Luo, Yuwei Li, Jiangwei Lin, Yang Xinglou, Yongtang Zheng, Ming Shao, Bingyu Mao
This study identifies an IFN-independent innate immune response to dsRNA in mESCs, mediated by Dhx9, p53, and Stat1, which defends against dsRNA stresses and ZIKV infection.
bioRxiv · Mar 26, 2026 · PreprintImmunology