NRF2 activators inhibit influenza A virus replication by interfering with nucleo-cytoplasmic export of viral RNPs in an NRF2-independent manner
F. H. Waqas, M. Shehata, W. A. M. Elgaher, A. Lacour, N. Kurmasheva, F. Begnini, A. E. K. E. Kiib, J. Dahlmann, C. Chen, T. B. Poulsen, S. Merkert, U. Martin, R. Olmer, D. Olagnier, A. Hirsch, , F. Pessler
This paper shows NRF2 activators inhibit influenza A virus by blocking nuclear export of viral RNPs, independent of NRF2 signaling, through interaction with XPO1 and KEAP1.
bioRxiv · Jun 11, 2023Microbiology