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Our story showing that HIV-1 Nef inhibits actin-mediated innate immune sensing is now out in @natcomms.nature.com. Awesome work by @alexandrelaliberte.bsky.social @caterinaprelli.bsky.social. Great collaboration with Frank Kirchhoff/Michaela Gack/Oliver Fackler. Thanks @dfg.de @bmftr!
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Nef stabilizes actin to prevent HIV-1 sensing by RIG-I-like receptors
Nature Communications - The study shows that the HIV-1 Nef protein stabilizes actin, thereby preventing R12C release and priming of RIG-I–like receptors. HIV-1 containing a mutant Nef unable...