One of the Strategies Used by Poxviruses to Inhibit Host $\beta$

question 1

Multiple Choice

One of the strategies used by poxviruses to inhibit host defenses involves the synthesis of a viral serpin.What is the function of the serpin?

• A)It inhibits components of the complement system.
• B)It prevent the presentation of peptides on MHC-I.
• C)It is a soluble receptor for the tumor necrosis factor.
• D)It binds to the PKR kinase and inhibits its activity.
• E)It inhibits a serine protease that activates interleukin-1\(\beta\).

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