Term Name: | suppression by virus of host tetherin activity |
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Synonyms: | inhibition of host BST2/Tetherin by virus |
Definition: | Any process in which a virus stops, prevents, or reduces the activity of host tetherin activity. Tetherin (also known as BST2) is an alpha interferon-inducible cellular factor that impairs the release of many enveloped viruses. By blocking tetherin activity, many viruses circumvent its antiviral effects. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0039587] QuickGO AmiGO |