The Regulation of Antiviral Activity of Interferon Epsilon

Overview

Journal Front Microbiol

Specialty Microbiology

Date 2022 Nov 17

PMID 36386666

Authors

Fu-Rong Zhao

Wei Wang

Qin Zheng

Yan-Ge Zhang

Jianming Chen

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Abstract

Interferon epsilon (IFN-ε) is a type I IFN. Some biological properties has been identified in many species, such as antiproliferative, anti-tumor, and antiviral effects, of IFN-ε, which are much weaker than those of IFN-α, have also been revealed. It has been shown to play a role in mucosal immunity and bacterial infection and in the prevention of certain sexually transmitted diseases, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This paper reviews the known activity of IFN-ε, particularly in some viruses. In general, this review provides a better understanding of effective IFN-ε treatment in the future.

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