New research will allow convenient investigation of human innate immune response to viral infections

(Boston University School of Medicine) Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) report the formation of human cells containing a green fluorescent protein or GFP (one of the most important proteins in biology and fluorescence imaging) genetically fused with two interferon stimulated genes (ISGs), namely Viperin and ISG15. This new creation makes these cells highly valuable reagents for reporting innate immune responses to viral infections, including those caused by coronaviruses.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news