Antiviral immunity in drosophila

作者:Kemp Cordula; Imler Jean Luc*
来源:Current Opinion in Immunology, 2009, 21(1): 3-9.
DOI:10.1016/j.coi.2009.01.007

摘要

Genetic analysis of the drosophila antiviral response indicates that RNA interference plays a major role. This contrasts with the situation in mammals, where interferon-induced responses mediate innate antiviral host-defense. An inducible response also contributes to antiviral immunity in drosophila, and similarities in the sensing and signaling of viral infection are becoming apparent between drosophila and mammals. In particular, DExD/H box helicases appear to play a crucial role in the cytosolic detection of viral RNAs in flies and mammals.

  • 出版日期2009-2