ELAVL1a is an immunocompetent protein that protects zebrafish embryos from bacterial infection

Ni et al. show that RNA-binding protein ELAVL1a is abundantly stored in the eggs and embryos of zebrafish, serving as a first-line innate immune player. They find that ELAVL1a recognizes molecular patterns of bacteria to inhibit bacterial growth. This study suggests that ELAVL1a is a maternal immune...

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Main Authors: Shousheng Ni, Yang Zhou, Lili Song, Yan Chen, Xia Wang, Xiaoyuan Du, Shicui Zhang
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/5881436e29ab4d76bbdf71d8d7a7fa24
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Summary:Ni et al. show that RNA-binding protein ELAVL1a is abundantly stored in the eggs and embryos of zebrafish, serving as a first-line innate immune player. They find that ELAVL1a recognizes molecular patterns of bacteria to inhibit bacterial growth. This study suggests that ELAVL1a is a maternal immune factor protecting zebrafish embryos from bacterial infection.