Noncanonical bactericidal activity of teleost type I interferon is conferred by a membrane-targeting C-terminal peptide
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Type I interferons (IFNs) are indispensable antiviral cytokines in nonspecific immunity, yet they play dual roles in bacterial infections in mammals. Recent studies have revealed a subset of strongly cationic type I IFNs possessing potent antimicrobial propert... ...