Viral modulation of type II interferon increases T cell adhesion and virus spread
C. Juergens, G. Ssebyatika, S. Beyer, N. Plueckebaum, K. Kropp, V. Gonzalez-Motos, B. Ritter, H. Boening, E. Nikolouli, P. R. Kinchington, N. Lachmann, D. Depledge, T. Krey, A. Viejo-Borbolla
This study shows that VZV glycoprotein C modulates IFN-γ activity, increasing ICAM1 expression and T cell adhesion, which enhances virus spread from epithelial cells to lymphocytes.
bioRxiv · May 26, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology