Influenza “histone mimic” suppresses antiviral response
Monday, April 23, 2012 - 15:30
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have discovered a novel mechanism by which influenza viruses hijack key regulators of the human body’s normal antiviral response in order to slip by it undetected. The results have major implications for our understanding of the biology of the seasonal influenza virus and suggest a possible target for a new class of antiviral and anti-inflammatory drugs. More »