Molluscum contagiosum virus MC54L protein |
Molluscum contagiosum virus MC148R protein |
gC1q domain |
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MC132 is a unique protein with no orthologs in other poxviral genomes. It inhibits innate immune responses by acting as an inhibitor of NF-kappa-B in response to virus infection or the activation of pattern recognition receptors by causing the degradation of the p65 subunit (Brady et al, 2015).
For other relevant entries see also the Pathogenicity/Virulence Factors Dictionary section of this encyclopedia.
For other proteins/peptides with functions in innate immunity and/or antimicrobial activities see also: Innate immunity and defense peptides Dictionary.
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