Abstract
Type I interferons have diametric roles in the host defense against pathogens. In this issue of Cell Host & Microbe, Castiglia et al. (2016) demonstrate that type I interferons produced during Streptococcus pyogenes infection are required to prevent inflammation-associated tissue damage and host lethality driven by the pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-1β.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 272-274 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Cell Host and Microbe |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 9 Mar 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |