ABSTRACT Cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS) is an important DNA pattern recognition receptor that senses double-stranded DNA derived from invading pathogens or self DNA in cytoplasm. leading to an antiviral interferon response. A tick-borne Bunyavirus. severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus (SFTSV). https://www.roneverhart.com/7-Plush-Oswald-Octopus/