A HiBiT-Tagged Influenza A Virus Reporter System Reveals Cytokine-Inhibitory Micropeptide 53 as a Modulator of Viral Infection and Immunopathology.
Influenza A virus (IAV) remains a major threat to human and animal health, highlighting the need for efficient approaches to identify host factors and antivirals. Reporter viruses are critical tools for these efforts, but incorporating large reporter genes often compromises viral fitness and genetic stability. Here, we...