New roles in infectious process for molecule that inhibits flu
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Researchers have identified new roles for a protein long known to protect against severe flu infection – among them, raising the minimum number of viral particles needed to cause sickness.The protein also helps prevent unfamiliar viruses from mutating after they infect a new host, the study found – meaning its absence during an immune respon...
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Original Title: Study finds the IFITM3 protein that protects against severe flu also raises the minimum number of viral particles needed to cause sickness & helps prevent unfamiliar viruses from mutating in a new host. Researchers say people with IFITM3 deficiency should be considered in pandemic prevention plans.