학술논문

Viruses Seen by Our Cells: The Role of Viral RNA Sensors
Document Type
article
Source
Journal of Immunology Research, Vol 2018 (2018)
Subject
Immunologic diseases. Allergy
RC581-607
Language
English
ISSN
2314-8861
2314-7156
Abstract
The role of the innate immune response in detecting RNA viruses is crucial for the establishment of proper inflammatory and antiviral responses. Different receptors, known as pattern recognition receptors (PRRs), are present in the cytoplasm, endosomes, and on the cellular surface. These receptors have the capacity to sense the presence of viral nucleic acids as pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs). This recognition leads to the induction of type 1 interferons (IFNs) as well as inflammatory cytokines and chemokines. In this review, we provide an overview of the significant involvement of cellular RNA helicases and Toll-like receptors (TLRs) 3, 7, and 8 in antiviral immune defenses.