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A Recombinant Adenovirus Expressing Ovine Interferon Tau Prevents Influenza Virus-Induced Lethality in Mice.

Journal:
Journal of virology
Year:
2016
Authors:
Martín, V et al.
Affiliation:
Centro de Investigaci&#xf3 · Spain
Species:
rodent

Abstract

Ovine interferon tau (IFN-τ) is a unique type I interferon with low toxicity and a broad host range in vivo. We report the generation of a nonreplicative recombinant adenovirus expressing biologically active IFN-τ. Using the B6.A2G-Mx1 mouse model, we showed that single-dose intranasal administration of recombinant Ad5-IFN-τ can effectively prevent lethality and disease induced by highly virulent hv-PR8 influenza virus by activating the interferon response and preventing viral replication.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26739058/