Cellular RNA plays key role in antiviral defense, study finds

Study shows role of cells' own RNA in antiviral defense

A new role has been uncovered for a cell's own RNA in fending off attacks by RNA viruses. Some of the cell's RNA molecules, researchers found, help regulate antiviral signaling. These signals are part of the intricate coordination of immune responses against virus invasion. With RNA increasingly seen as both a drug and a druggable target, the new findings open the potential for RNA-based therapeutics for combating both infection and autoimmunity.

Cellular RNA plays key role in antiviral defense, study finds

Scientists have uncovered a new role for a cell's own RNA in fending off attacks by RNA viruses. Some of the cell's RNA molecules, researchers found, help regulate antiviral signaling. These signals are part of the intricate coordination of immune responses against virus invasion.

Cellular RNA as a Key Modulator of Mitochondrial Antiviral Signaling

Scientists have uncovered a new role for a cell's own RNA in fending off attacks by RNA viruses. Some of the cell's RNA molecules, researchers found, help regulate antiviral signaling. These signals are part of the intricate coordination of immune responses against virus invasion.

Mechanism for Cellular RNA’s Role in Antiviral Immune Response Uncovered

New research from scientists at the University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine and Duke University describes how cellular RNA helps regulate antiviral signaling as part of the immune response against viral infections. Details are published in a new Science paper titled, “Cellular RNA interacts with MAVS to promote antiviral signaling.” The scientists say that the findings highlight the potential for developing RNA-based therapeutics that t…

Cellular RNA plays key role in antiviral defense, study finds - Tech and Science Post

Scientists have uncovered a new role for a cell’s own RNA in fending off attacks by RNA viruses. Some of the cell’s RNA molecules, researchers found, help regulate antiviral signaling. These signals are part of the intricate coordination of immune responses against virus invasion. A paper in Science reports how cellular RNA carries out its infection-controlling function. “With RNA increasingly seen as both a drug and a druggable target,” the sci…