OAS2 and infection: Specifically, infection of MAGI1-null ECs with IAV upregulates expression of signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 (STAT1), interferon b1 (IFNb1), myxovirus resistance protein 1 (MX1) and 2′-5′-oligoadenylate synthetase 2 (OAS2), and activate STAT5.