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  • 1Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA.

Journal of Molecular Biology
|March 21, 2019
PubMed
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Interferon-stimulated gene product 15 (ISG15) is crucial for antiviral defense, with recent research revealing its complex functions and diverse interactions with viruses across species. Understanding ISG15

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Virology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Interferon-stimulated gene product 15 (ISG15) is a ubiquitin-like modifier with a critical role in host defense against microbial pathogens.
  • Despite being known for decades, the full spectrum of ISG15 functions and features remains incompletely understood.
  • Recent advancements have illuminated the intricate and variable nature of ISG15, including its diverse mechanisms of action.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the complexity of ISG15, particularly its antiviral functions, in the context of viral infections.
  • To explore the mechanisms viruses utilize to counteract ISG15's antiviral effects.
  • To highlight the impact of ISG15 sequence and structural diversity on host-pathogen interactions and identify future research directions.

Main Methods:

Keywords:
DUBISGylationRIG-IUSP18interferon

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  • Literature review focusing on ISG15's role in viral infections.
  • Analysis of studies investigating ISG15 function, structure, and host-pathogen interactions.
  • Synthesis of current knowledge on viral evasion strategies targeting ISG15.

Main Results:

  • ISG15 exhibits complex and variable functions, impacting different pathogens distinctively.
  • Significant diversity exists in ISG15 structure and function across different host species.
  • Viruses have evolved sophisticated mechanisms to evade or antagonize ISG15's antiviral activities.

Conclusions:

  • ISG15 plays a multifaceted role in antiviral immunity, with its effectiveness influenced by host and viral factors.
  • Understanding the sequence and structural diversity of ISG15 is key to comprehending its varied interactions with viruses.
  • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the complete picture of ISG15 function and its implications in viral pathogenesis.