Targeting STING antagonism in HSV-1: A peptide-based strategy to restore antiviral immunity and suppress viral pathogenesis.

Song, Jiangwei; Xue, Mengzhou; Zheng, Chunfu · Cell Rep Med · 2025

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) poses significant threats to human health. Wang et al.<sup>1</sup> show that the HSV-1 protein directly antagonizes stimulator of interferon genes (STING). A designed peptide derived from STING can restore virus-subverted immunity and inhibit HSV-1 replication and pathogenesis in mice.

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