suppression by virus of host tetherin activity

Term ID

GO:0039587

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. 22493439

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Ontology

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