Evidence of Human adaptation for cluster 2 TMUV strain despite effective anti-viral responses.
Kachaporn Jintana, Takuma Ariizumi, Kanana Rungprasert, Wikanda Tunterak, Julien Pompon, Koshiro Tabata, Aunyaratana Thontiravong, Arnaud Monteil, Rodolphe Hamel
The paper compares TMUV cluster 1 and 2 strains, finding cluster 2 has higher replication efficiency in human cells and induces stronger innate immune responses.
bioRxiv · Oct 16, 2025 · PreprintMolecular Biology