IFITM proteins: Understanding their diverse roles in viral infection, cancer, and immunity

M Gómez-Herranz, J Taylor, RD Sloan - Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2023 - ASBMB
Interferon-induced transmembrane proteins (IFITMs) are broad spectrum antiviral factors that
inhibit the entry of a wide range of clinically important pathogens including influenza A virus …

IFITM protein regulation and functions: Far beyond the fight against viruses

N Friedlová, F Zavadil Kokáš, TR Hupp… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Interferons (IFNs) are important cytokines that regulate immune responses through the
activation of hundreds of genes, including interferon-induced transmembrane proteins …

IFITM proteins promote SARS-CoV-2 infection and are targets for virus inhibition in vitro

C Prelli Bozzo, R Nchioua, M Volcic, L Koepke… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
Interferon-induced transmembrane proteins (IFITMs 1, 2 and 3) can restrict viral pathogens,
but pro-and anti-viral activities have been reported for coronaviruses. Here, we show that …

IFITM3 regulates fibrinogen endocytosis and platelet reactivity in nonviral sepsis

RA Campbell, BK Manne, M Banerjee… - The Journal of …, 2022 - Am Soc Clin Investig
Platelets and megakaryocytes are critical players in immune responses. Recent reports
suggest infection and inflammation alter the megakaryocyte and platelet transcriptome to …

Interferon-induced transmembrane protein 3 gene polymorphisms are associated with COVID-19 susceptibility and severity: a meta-analysis

Y Li, L Wei, L He, J Sun, N Liu - Journal of Infection, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Recent evidence has linked the interferon-induced transmembrane protein 3
gene (IFITM3) to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outcomes, but the results are …

IFITM proteins assist cellular uptake of diverse linked chemotypes

K Lou, DR Wassarman, T Yang, YT Paung, Z Zhang… - Science, 2022 - science.org
The search for cell-permeable drugs has conventionally focused on low-molecular weight
(MW), nonpolar, rigid chemical structures. However, emerging therapeutic strategies break …

Comprehensive characterization of IFNγ signaling in acute myeloid leukemia reveals prognostic and therapeutic strategies

B Wang, PK Reville, MY Yassouf, FZ Jelloul… - Nature …, 2024 - nature.com
Interferon gamma (IFNγ) is a critical cytokine known for its diverse roles in immune
regulation, inflammation, and tumor surveillance. However, while IFNγ levels were elevated …

S-Palmitoylation and Sterol Interactions Mediate Antiviral Specificity of IFITMs

T Das, X Yang, H Lee, EH Garst, E Valencia… - ACS chemical …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Interferon-induced transmembrane proteins (IFITM1, 2, and 3) are important antiviral
proteins that are active against many viruses, including influenza A virus (IAV), dengue virus …

Interferon-induced transmembrane protein 3 shapes an inflamed tumor microenvironment and identifies immuno-hot tumors

Y Cai, W Ji, C Sun, R Xu, X Chen, Y Deng… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Interferon-induced transmembrane protein 3 (IFITM3) is an interferon-induced membrane
protein, which has been identified as a functional gene in multiple human cancers. The role …

Long noncoding RNA IFITM4P regulates host antiviral responses by acting as a competing endogenous RNA

M Xiao, Y Chen, S Wang, S Liu, KR Rai, B Chen… - Journal of …, 2021 - Am Soc Microbiol
Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are involved in numerous cellular processes. Increasing
evidence suggests that some lncRNAs function in immunity through various complex …