Human red blood cells express the RNA sensor TLR7 and bind viral RNA
L. M. Lam, R. L. Clements, K. A. Eckart, A. R. Weisman, A. E. Vaughan, N. Yehya, N. J. Meyer, K. A. Jurado, N. S. Mangalmurti
This study shows human red blood cells express TLR7 and bind viral RNA, suggesting a potential role in immune responses and RNA-based diagnostics.
bioRxiv · Jan 1, 2022 · PreprintImmunology