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IRG1 catalyzed energy metabolite itaconic acid restrains type I interferon-dependent immune responses by alkylation of TBK1

A journal article reports that IRG1-produced itaconic acid restrains type I interferon–dependent immune responses via alkylation of TBK1. The item is a peer-reviewed journal article published on 2025-10-01.

Categories: science-and-space, public-health

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
6/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Positivity
7/10
Urgency
2/10

Why it matters

The finding describes a molecular mechanism that modulates type I interferon–dependent immune responses.

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