Antiviral Activity of Zinc Finger Antiviral Protein (ZAP) in Different Virus Families
The CCCH-type zinc finger antiviral protein (ZAP) in humans, specifically isoforms ZAP-L and ZAP-S, is a crucial component of the cell’s intrinsic immune response. ZAP acts as a post-transcriptional RNA restriction factor, exhibiting its activity during infections caused by retroviruses and alphavir...
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MDPI AG
2023-12-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/12/12/1461 |