Cyclic-GMP-AMP Is An Endogenous Second Messenger in Innate Immune Signaling by Cytosolic DNA

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Summary

Cytosolic DNA induces type I interferons and other cytokines that are important for antimicrobial defense but can also result in autoimmunity, and cGAMP functions as an endogenous second messenger in metazoans and triggers interferon production in response to cytosolicDNA.

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2012-12-20
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Stimulator of interferon genes, Second messenger system, Guanosine, Biology, Cell biology

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