Moreover, knockdown of Slc7a6 in BmN cells and subsequent infection with BmNPV revealed a significant decrease in virus vp39 expression (48 and 72 hpi), viral DNA load (72 hpi), and viral titer (72 hpi) in the later stages of infection (Fig 4D, 4E and 4F). Here, SLC7A6 is linked to infection.