Lactate metabolism antagonizes antiviral innate immunity bypromoting VDAC1-lactylation-mediated mtDNA release
Yi Wu, Lu Li, Yiyi Liu, Shenyuan Wang, Fanhua Meng, Tao Li, Hongmei Xiao, Fang Wan, Yingchun Liu, Bing Han, Huanmin Zhou, Chunxia Liu, Yanru Zhang, Junwei Cao
This study shows FMDV infection in horse cells increases lactate, which modifies VDAC1 and promotes mtDNA release, activating cGAS-STING and reducing viral replication.
bioRxiv · May 9, 2025 · PreprintCell Biology