Gene Accession
P0DTD2
Gene Alias
ORF9b protein (ORF9b) (Accessory protein 9b) (ORF-9b) (Protein 9b)
Background
FUNCTION: Plays a role in inhibiting the host innate immune response by targeting the mitochondrial-associated innate immune response. Acts by binding to host TOMM70, inhibiting its binding to HSP90AB1 thereby disrupting the interferon activation pathway. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:32728199, ECO:0000269|PubMed:34502139}.