What Role Do Pathogens Play in Interferon Inhibition?
Pathogens, particularly viruses, have developed sophisticated methods to inhibit interferon responses. For instance, the [Influenza virus]() produces NS1 protein, which interferes with the host’s interferon production. Similarly, the [Hepatitis C virus](), through its NS3/4A protease, can cleave and inactivate key proteins involved in interferon signaling, such as MAVS.
