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PREreview of O-GlcNAcylation: A Nutrient-Sensitive Metabolic Rheostat in Anti-Viral Immunity and Viral Pathogenesis

by Mohamed Esmat Mohamed

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While the review provides a strong overview of the HBP–O-GlcNAc axis in antiviral immunity, it lacks detailed mechanistic validation.
Key experimental approaches such as site-directed mutagenesis (e.g., S198A/S198D) are not discussed.
Metabolic perturbations like glucose deprivation or 2-DG treatment are also absent. Additionally, AMPK activation and its effect on phase separation are not addressed.
The review does not explore protein–protein interactions such as Co-IP with eIF3b. Emerging concepts like YTHDF1 phase separation dynamics are underrepresented despite their relevance.

While the review provides a strong conceptual overview of the HBP–O-GlcNAc axis, it lacks quantitative visualization
No charts or data-driven figures are included to support or summarize key findings.

The author declares that they have no competing interests.

The author declares that they used generative AI to come up with new ideas for their review.

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