The cellular superhero that protects us against RNA viruses

Oct 24, 2024

The innate immune system is the body's first line of defence against pathogens like bacteria or viruses. TRIM25 is a protein that is important in the innate immune response against RNA viruses, such as influenza viruses, coronaviruses, or Zika virus. New research has shown how TRIM25 binds to viral RNA and why this binding is essential for its antiviral activity.