“…Both RIG-I and MDA5 utilize a common adaptor molecule termed MAVS 29 , IPS-1 30 , Cardif 31 , or VISA 32 , which was independently identified by multiple groups and localizes to the mitochondrial membrane 29 . The third member of the family, lgp2, displays sequence homology to the helicase domains of RIG-I and MDA5, however lacks a CARD, domain and therefore serves as a negative regulator of both sensors [33][34][35] . Interestingly, a recent report suggests that lgp2 may play both a positive and negative regulatory role in RIG-I and MDA5-mediated innate immunity 36 .…”