The ATF6 branch of unfolded protein response and apoptosis are activated to promote African swine fever virus infection

Galindo, I; Hernáez, B; Muñoz-Moreno, R; Cuesta-Geijo, M A; Dalmau-Mena, I; Alonso, C

In conclusion, apoptosis induction, caspase activation and later modulation of the UPR might be advantageous for ASFV as these processes block the effects that are detrimental to the infection, while maintaining those that are beneficial.