Chronic Exposure to the Food Additive tBHQ Modulates Expression of Genes Related to SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza Viruses
Background. <i>tert</i>-butylhydroquinone (tBHQ) is an antioxidant commonly used as a food additive. Studies suggest that tBHQ could modulate immune responses to influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infection. In our transcriptomic analysis we explored the molecular mechanisms behind tBHQ’s modulato...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-04-01
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| Series: | Life |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/12/5/642 |