The interferon-inducible RNA-binding protein N4BP1 binds to and degrades HIV-1 mRNAs, thus inhibiting viral degradation and promoting viral latency. However, metacaspase-mediated degradation of N4BP1 following activation of CD4+ T cells facilitates HIV-1 latency reversal.
- Daichi Yamasoba
- Kei Sato
- Osamu Takeuchi