Interferon in Viral Pathogenesis: Immune Modulation and Evasion
A special issue of Viruses (ISSN 1999-4915). This special issue belongs to the section "Viral Immunology, Vaccines, and Antivirals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 December 2027 | Viewed by 26
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Viruses invites the submission of original research articles and reviews for this Special Issue, “Interferon in Viral Pathogenesis: Immune Modulation and Evasion.” This Special Issue aims to explore the diverse roles of interferons (IFNs) in virus–host interactions, including antiviral defense, immune regulation, and viral strategies that antagonize or exploit interferon responses. Contributions may address interferon induction and signaling, interferon-stimulated genes, mechanisms of viral immune evasion, and the role of interferons in shaping viral pathogenesis across human and animal hosts. The scope also includes studies that examine the therapeutic targeting of interferon pathways, such as interferon-based antivirals and host-directed modulation of interferon signaling. Comparative studies examining interferon responses across different viruses or host systems, as well as translational studies linking interferon biology to viral disease outcome or therapeutic intervention, are also welcome.
Dr. Daniel Enosi Tuipulotu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- interferon
- innate immunity
- viral immune evasion
- antiviral response
- interferon-stimulated genes (ISGs)
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