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Type I interferon protects neurons from prions in in vivo models

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Using cell culture and animal models of prion diseases, Ishibashi et al. show that type I interferon signalling interferes with prion infection in mammals. A selective type I interferon receptor… Click to show full abstract

Using cell culture and animal models of prion diseases, Ishibashi et al. show that type I interferon signalling interferes with prion infection in mammals. A selective type I interferon receptor agonist inhibits prion invasion and prolongs survival of prion-infected mice, suggesting potential clinical applications.

Keywords: type interferon; prion; interferon protects; interferon; protects neurons; neurons prions

Journal Title: Brain
Year Published: 2019

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