Interferon-induced transmembrane protein 3 (IFITM3) limits lethality of SARS-CoV-2 in mice
A. Zani, A. Kenney, J. Kawahara, A. C. Eddy, X.-L. Wang, M. KC, M. Lu, E. A. Hemann, J. Li, M. E. Peeples, L. Hall-Stoodley, A. Forero, C. Cai, J. Ma, J. S. Yount
This study shows that IFITM3 protects mice from severe SARS-CoV-2 infection by limiting viral spread and inflammation, as demonstrated through knockout mouse models.
bioRxiv · Dec 22, 2021 · PreprintImmunology