Type I interferons induced upon respiratory viral infection impair lung metastatic initiation

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Number 16, April 2026.
SignificanceThe lungs are a metastatic site for cancers such as breast cancer. Additionally, the lungs are constantly exposed to viruses, such as coronavirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and influenza virus. Thus, breast cancer and respiratory viruses…