ImmunologybioRxivPreprint
The ectromelia virus virulence factor C15 facilitates early viral spread by inhibiting NK cell-infected cell contacts
E. M. Peauroi, S. D. Carro, L. Pei…·L. C. Eisenlohr
This study identifies C15 as a poxvirus protein that inhibits NK cell cytolytic function, promoting viral spread by blocking NK cell contact with infected cells.