STING is an endoplasmic reticulum adaptor that facilitates innate immune signalling

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Summary

The identification of a molecule (STING; stimulator of interferon genes) that appears essential for effective innate immune signalling processes is reported, implying a potential role for the translocon in innate signalling pathways activated by select viruses as well as intracellular DNA.

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2008-10-02
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Endoplasmic reticulum, Innate immune system, Signal transducing adaptor protein, Sting, Cell biology

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