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Zhang L, Peng W, Wu J, Wei X, Rong N, Zhang G, Yang H, Ding X, Zhao B, Liu J. Pathogenicity and landscape of differential gene expression in mice orally infected with clinical coxsackievirus A6 (CA6). J Virol 2024; 98:e0135823. [PMID: 38226810 PMCID: PMC10878243 DOI: 10.1128/jvi.01358-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024] Open
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Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is caused by more than 20 pathogenic enteroviruses belonging to the Picornaviridae family and Enterovirus genus. Since the introduction of the enterovirus-71 (EV71) vaccine in 2016, the number of HFMD cases caused by EV71 has decreased. However, cases of infections caused by other enteroviruses, such as coxsackievirus A6 (CA6) and coxsackievirus A10, have been increasing accordingly. In this study, we used a clinical isolate of CA6 to establish an intragastric infection mouse model using 7-day-old mice to mimic the natural transmission route, by which we investigated the differential gene expression profiles associated with virus infection and pathogenicity. After intragastric infection, mice exhibited hind limb paralysis symptoms and weight loss, similar to those reported for EV71 infection in mice. The skeletal muscle was identified as the main site of virus replication, with a peak viral load reaching 2.31 × 107 copies/mg at 5 dpi and increased infiltration of inflammatory cells. RNA sequencing analysis identified differentially expressed genes (DEGs) after CA6 infection. DEGs in the blood, muscle, brain, spleen, and thymus were predominantly enriched in immune system responses, including pathways such as Toll-like receptor signaling and PI3K-Akt signaling. Our study has unveiled the genes involved in the host immune response during CA6 infection, thereby enhancing our comprehension of the pathological mechanism of HFMD.IMPORTANCEThis study holds great significance for the field of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD). It not only delves into the disease's etiology, transmission pathways, and severe complications but also establishes a novel mouse model that mimics the natural coxsackievirus A6 infection process, providing a pivotal platform to delve deeper into virus replication and pathogenic mechanisms. Additionally, utilizing RNA-seq technology, it unveils the dynamic gene expression changes during infection, offering valuable leads for identifying novel therapeutic drug targets. This research has the potential to enhance our understanding of HFMD, offering fresh perspectives for disease prevention and treatment and positively impacting children's health worldwide.
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- Lihong Zhang
- Institute of Laboratory Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Comparative Medicine Center, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Human Disease Comparative Medicine, Beijing, China
- National Center of Technology Innovation for Animal Models, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Laboratory Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Comparative Medicine Center, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Human Disease Comparative Medicine, Beijing, China
- National Center of Technology Innovation for Animal Models, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Laboratory Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Comparative Medicine Center, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Human Disease Comparative Medicine, Beijing, China
- National Center of Technology Innovation for Animal Models, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Laboratory Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Comparative Medicine Center, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Human Disease Comparative Medicine, Beijing, China
- National Center of Technology Innovation for Animal Models, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Laboratory Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Comparative Medicine Center, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Human Disease Comparative Medicine, Beijing, China
- National Center of Technology Innovation for Animal Models, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Laboratory Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Comparative Medicine Center, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Human Disease Comparative Medicine, Beijing, China
- National Center of Technology Innovation for Animal Models, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Laboratory Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Comparative Medicine Center, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Human Disease Comparative Medicine, Beijing, China
- National Center of Technology Innovation for Animal Models, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Laboratory Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Comparative Medicine Center, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Human Disease Comparative Medicine, Beijing, China
- National Center of Technology Innovation for Animal Models, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Laboratory Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Comparative Medicine Center, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Human Disease Comparative Medicine, Beijing, China
- National Center of Technology Innovation for Animal Models, Beijing, China
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Wu W, Li B, Xie T. Children with severe enterovirus A71 infection. BMC Pediatr 2023; 23:172. [PMID: 37055743 PMCID: PMC10100469 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-023-03980-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There are few reports on the timing of onset and the symptoms of enterovirus A71 (EV-A71) infection, which can easily be misdiagnosed. This study aimed to explore the clinical characteristics of children with severe EV-A71 infection. METHODS This retrospective observational study included children with severe EV-A71 infection admitted to Hebei Children's Hospital between January 2016 and January 2018. RESULTS A total of 101 patients were included: 57 males (56.4%) and 44 females (43.6%). They were 1-13 years of age. The symptoms were fever in 94 patients (93.1%), rash in 46 (45.5%), irritability in 70 (69.3%), and lethargy in 56 (55.4%). There were 19 (59.3%) patients with abnormal neurological magnetic resonance imaging [pontine tegmentum (n = 14, 43.8%), medulla oblongata (n = 11, 34.4%), midbrain (n = 9, 28.1%), cerebellum and dentate nucleus (n = 8, 25.0%), basal ganglia (n = 4, 12.5%), cortex (n = 4, 12.5%), spinal cord (n = 3, 9.3%), and meninges (n = 1, 3.1%)]. There was a positive correlation between the ratio of neutrophil count and white blood cell count in cerebrospinal fluid in the first 3 days of the disease (r = 0.415, P < 0.001). CONCLUSION The clinical symptoms of EV-A71 infection are fever and/or skin rash, irritability, and lethargy. Some patients have abnormal neurological magnetic resonance imaging. The white blood cell count in the cerebrospinal fluid of children with EV-A71 infection may increase alongside neutrophil counts.
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- Wenjuan Wu
- Department of Neurology, Hebei Children's Hospital, Hebei Children's Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Pediatric Epilepsy and Neurological Diseases, 133 Jianhua Nan street, Shijiazhuang, 050031, China
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- Department of Neurology, Hebei Children's Hospital, Hebei Children's Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Pediatric Epilepsy and Neurological Diseases, 133 Jianhua Nan street, Shijiazhuang, 050031, China.
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, China.
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Xie Q, Wang J, Gu C, Wu J, Liu W. Structure and function of the parvoviral NS1 protein: a review. Virus Genes 2023; 59:195-203. [PMID: 36253516 DOI: 10.1007/s11262-022-01944-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Parvoviruses possess a single-stranded DNA genome of about 5 kb, which contains two open reading frames (ORFs), one encoding nonstructural (NS) proteins, the other capsid proteins. The NS1 protein contains an N-terminal origin-binding domain, a helicase domain, and a C-terminal transactive domain, and is essential for effective viral replication and production of infectious virus. We first summarize the developments in the structure of NS1 protein, including the original binding domain and the helicase domain. We discuss the role of different DNA substrates in the oligomerization of these two domains of NS1. During the parvovirus life cycle, the NS1 protein is closely related to the viral gene expression, viral replication, and infection. We provide the current understanding of the impact of parvovirus NS1 protein mutations on its biological properties. Overall, in this review, we focus on the structure and function of the parvoviral NS1 protein.
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- Qianqian Xie
- State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
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Qiao X, Liu X, Wang Y, Li Y, Wang L, Yang Q, Wang H, Shen H. Analysis of the epidemiological trends of enterovirus A in Asia and Europe. J Infect Chemother 2023; 29:316-321. [PMID: 36528275 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiac.2022.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Enteroviruses have been in massive, cyclical epidemics worldwide. An in-depth understanding of the international epidemiological characteristics of Enterovirus A (EVA) is critical to determining its clinical significance and total disease burden. Although much research has been conducted on EVA epidemiology, there is still a lack of a comprehensive overview of EVA epidemiological characteristics and trends. OBJECTIVE EVA nucleic acid sequences from the NCBI virus database were used to summarize the epidemic time (based on the time of specimen collection), spatial and serotype distribution of EVA, and to analyze EVA isolated from cerebrospinal fluid specimens. METHODS EVA sequences were searched in NCBI Virus by keyword ("Enterovirus A″ or "EVA") to screen sequences released before December 2021 and sort them to analyze EVA by year, geographic region and serotype prevalence. RESULTS The results found 23,041 retrieved nucleic acid sequences with precise collection dates and geographical regions as of December 2021, with Asia accounting for 87%, Europe for 11% and Africa and the Americas for only 2%. Overall, EV-A71, CVA6 and CVA16 are a few of the main prevalent serotypes; and the prevalence characteristics of the different serotypes change over time from place to place. CONCLUSION The prevalence of different serotypes of EVA varies considerably over time and space, and we focused on analysing the epidemiological characteristics of EVAs in Asia and Europe and EVAs that invade the nervous system. This study will likely provide important clues for prevention, control and future research in virological surveillance, disease management and vaccine development.
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- Xiaorong Qiao
- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province, Medical College, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province, Medical College, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province, Medical College, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province, Medical College, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province, Medical College, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province, Medical College, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province, Medical College, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province, Medical College, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China.
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Kang S, Berger T. Macrophages in juvenile pig testis: Link with increase in Sertoli cells induced by oestradiol suppression. Reprod Domest Anim 2023; 58:564-568. [PMID: 36645769 DOI: 10.1111/rda.14322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Macrophage presence and location were evaluated in juvenile boar testes at the end of the first wave of Sertoli cell proliferation. Macrophage presence was compared in littermate boars treated with letrozole, a treatment which extended this first wave of proliferation beyond the sampling timepoint. Macrophages were identified as the CD68 positive cells following immunohistochemical labelling of paraffin sections and parenchymal macrophages enumerated. Macrophages present in a layer beneath the tunica albuginea received a score based on density and thickness of this layer. Density within the testicular parenchyma was highly variable in vehicle-treated boars (>100-fold) and did not differ from that observed in the letrozole-treated littermates. However, the macrophage layer beneath the tunica albuginea was denser and thicker in the letrozole-treated animals than in their vehicle-treated littermates. This suggests that macrophages might be involved in the letrozole-induced prolongation of Sertoli cell proliferation.
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- Soyeon Kang
- Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis, Davis, California, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis, Davis, California, USA
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Li D, Sun T, Tao L, Ji W, Zhu P, Liang R, Zhang Y, Chen S, Yang H, Jin Y, Duan G. A Mouse-adapted CVA6 Strain Exhibits Neurotropism and Triggers Systemic Manifestations in a Novel Murine Model. Emerg Microbes Infect 2022; 11:2248-2263. [PMID: 36036059 PMCID: PMC9518251 DOI: 10.1080/22221751.2022.2119166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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CVA6 is one of Enteroviruses causing worldwide epidemics of HFMD with neurological and systemic complications. A suitable animal model is necessary for studying the pathogenesis of CVA6 and evaluating antiviral and vaccine efficacy. In this study, we generated a mouse-adapted CVA6 strain that successfully infected 10-day-old ICR mice via oral route. All infected mice were paralyzed and died within 11 dpi. Analysis of pathological changes and virus loads in fourteen tissues showed that CVA6 triggered systematic damage similar to i.p. inoculation route. Unlike i.p. route, we detected oral and gastrointestinal lesions with the presence of viral antigens. Both specific anti-CVA6 serum and inactivated vaccines successfully generated immune protection in mice. Meanwhile, we also established a successful infection of CVA6 via i.p. and i.m. route in 10-day-old mice. After infection, mice developed remarkably neurological signs and systemic manifestations such as emaciation, polypnea, quadriplegia, depilation and even death. Through i.p. inoculation, pathological examination showed brain and spinal cord damage caused by the virus infection with neuronal reduction, apoptosis, astrocyte activation, and recruitment of neutrophils and monocytes. Following neurological manifestation, the CVA6 infection became systemic, and high viral loads were detected in multiple organs along with morphological changes and inflammation. Moreover, analysis of spleen cells by FACS indicated that CVA6 led to immune system activation, which further contributed to systemic inflammation. Taken together, our novel murine model of CVA6 provides a useful tool for studying the pathogenesis and evaluating antiviral and vaccine efficacy.
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- Dong Li
- Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Public Health, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453003, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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Isolation of Three Coliphages and the Evaluation of Their Phage Cocktail for Biocontrol of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli O157 in Milk. Curr Microbiol 2022; 79:216. [PMID: 35678865 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-022-02908-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157 is a well-known foodborne pathogen and a leading cause of many intestinal diseases. In this study, we explore the use of a phage cocktail to help control STEC O157 in broth and milk. We isolated three virulent phages from sanitary sewages using a STEC O157 as the indicator bacterium. Phenotypical characterizations revealed that these three phages belong to the Myoviridae family and were stable at different temperatures and pH. They displayed a short latent period between 10 and 20 min, and a burst size (32-65 per infected cell). No virulence factors and drug resistance genes were found in their genomes. Bacterial lysis assays showed that a phage cocktail comprising these three phages was more effective (at least 4.32 log reduction) against STEC O157 at 25 °C with multiplicity of infection (MOI) = 1000 in broth medium. At 4 °C, a 3.8 log reduction in the number of viable STEC O157 after 168-h treatment with phage cocktail at MOI = 1000 was observed in milk, compared to phage-free bacterial control group. Characterizations of phages suggest they could be developed into novel therapeutic agents to control STEC O157 in milk production.
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Enterovirus 71 (EV71) is the major pathogen of hand, foot, and mouth disease. In severe cases, it can cause life-threatening neurological complications, such as aseptic meningitis and polio-like paralysis. There are no specific antiviral treatments for EV71 infections. In a previous study, the host protein growth arrest and DNA damage-inducible protein 34 (GADD34) expression was upregulated during EV71 infection determined by ribosome profiling and RNA-sequencing. Here, we investigated the interactions of host protein GADD34 and EV71 during infections. Rhabdomyosarcoma (RD) cells were infected with EV71 resulting in a significant increase in expression of GADD34 mRNA and protein. Through screening of EV71 protein we determined that the non-structural precursor protein 3CD is responsible for upregulating GADD34. EV71 3CD increased the RNA and protein levels of GADD34, while the 3CD mutant Y441S could not. 3CD upregulated GADD34 translation via the upstream open reading frame (uORF) of GADD34 5'untranslated regions (UTR). EV71 replication was attenuated by the knockdown of GADD34. The function of GADD34 to dephosphorylate eIF2α was unrelated to the upregulation of EV71 replication, but the PEST 1, 2, and 3 regions of GADD34 were required. GADD34 promoted the EV71 internal ribosome entry site (IRES) activity through the PEST repeats and affected several other viruses. Finally, GADD34 amino acids 563 to 565 interacted with 3CD, assisting GADD34 to target the EV71 IRES. Our research reveals a new mechanism by which GADD34 promotes viral IRES and how the EV71 non-structural precursor protein 3CD regulates host protein expression to support viral replication. IMPORTANCE Identification of host factors involved in viral replication is an important approach in discovering viral pathogenic mechanisms and identifying potential therapeutic targets. Previously, we screened host proteins that were upregulated by EV71 infection. Here, we report the interaction between the upregulated host protein GADD34 and EV71. EV71 non-structural precursor protein 3CD activates the RNA and protein expression of GADD34. Our study reveals that 3CD regulates the uORF of the 5′-UTR to increase GADD34 translation, providing a new explanation for how viral proteins regulate host protein expression. GADD34 is important for EV71 replication, and the key functional domains of GADD34 that promote EV71 are PEST 1, 2, and 3 regions. We report that GADD34 promotes viral IRES for the first time and this process is independent of its eIF2α phosphatase activity.
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Gupta K, Rishishwar R, Dasgupta I. The interplay of plant hormonal pathways and geminiviral proteins: partners in disease development. Virus Genes 2022; 58:1-14. [PMID: 35034268 DOI: 10.1007/s11262-021-01881-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/28/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Viruses belonging to the family Geminiviridae infect plants and are responsible for a number of diseases of crops in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the World. The innate immune response of the plant assists in its defense against such viral pathogens by the recognition of pathogen/microbe-associated molecular patterns through pattern-recognition receptors. Phytohormone signalling pathways play a vital role in plant defense responses against these devastating viruses. Geminiviruses, however, have developed counter-defense strategies that prevail over the above defense pathways. The proteins encoded by geminiviruses act as suppressors of plant immunity by interacting with the signalling components of several hormones. In this review we focus on the molecular interplay of phytohormone pathways and geminiviral infection and try to find interesting parallels with similar mechanisms known in other plant-infecting viruses and strengthen the argument that this interplay is necessary for disease development.
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- Kanika Gupta
- Department of Plant Molecular Biology, University of Delhi South Campus, New Delhi, -110021, India
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- Department of Botany, Bhagat Singh Government P.G. College, Jaora, Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, 457226, India
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- Department of Plant Molecular Biology, University of Delhi South Campus, New Delhi, -110021, India.
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Welcome MO, Mastorakis NE. Neuropathophysiology of coronavirus disease 2019: neuroinflammation and blood brain barrier disruption are critical pathophysiological processes that contribute to the clinical symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Inflammopharmacology 2021; 29:939-963. [PMID: 33822324 PMCID: PMC8021940 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-021-00806-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by the novel SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) first discovered in Wuhan, Hubei province, China in December 2019. SARS-CoV-2 has infected several millions of people, resulting in a huge socioeconomic cost and over 2.5 million deaths worldwide. Though the pathogenesis of COVID-19 is not fully understood, data have consistently shown that SARS-CoV-2 mainly affects the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts. Nevertheless, accumulating evidence has implicated the central nervous system in the pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Unfortunately, however, the mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 induced impairment of the central nervous system are not completely known. Here, we review the literature on possible neuropathogenic mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 induced cerebral damage. The results suggest that downregulation of angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) with increased activity of the transmembrane protease serine 2 (TMPRSS2) and cathepsin L in SARS-CoV-2 neuroinvasion may result in upregulation of proinflammatory mediators and reactive species that trigger neuroinflammatory response and blood brain barrier disruption. Furthermore, dysregulation of hormone and neurotransmitter signalling may constitute a fundamental mechanism involved in the neuropathogenic sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection. The viral RNA or antigenic peptides also activate or interact with molecular signalling pathways mediated by pattern recognition receptors (e.g., toll-like receptors), nuclear factor kappa B, Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription, complement cascades, and cell suicide molecules. Potential molecular targets and therapeutics of SARS-CoV-2 induced neurologic damage are also discussed.
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- Menizibeya O Welcome
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Nile University of Nigeria, Plot 681 Cadastral Zone, C-00 Research and Institution Area, Jabi Airport Road Bypass, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria.
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- Technical University of Sofia, Klement Ohridksi 8, 1000, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Phage Display Technique as a Tool for Diagnosis and Antibody Selection for Coronaviruses. Curr Microbiol 2021; 78:1124-1134. [PMID: 33687511 PMCID: PMC7941128 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-021-02398-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2020] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Phage display is one of the important and effective molecular biology techniques and has remained indispensable for research community since its discovery in the year 1985. As a large number of nucleotide fragments may be cloned into the phage genome, a phage library may harbour millions or sometimes billions of unique and distinctive displayed peptide ligands. The ligand–receptor interactions forming the basis of phage display have been well utilized in epitope mapping and antigen presentation on the surface of bacteriophages for screening novel vaccine candidates by using affinity selection-based strategy called biopanning. This versatile technique has been modified tremendously over last three decades, leading to generation of different platforms for combinatorial peptide display. The translation of new diagnostic tools thus developed has been used in situations arising due to pathogenic microbes, including bacteria and deadly viruses, such as Zika, Ebola, Hendra, Nipah, Hanta, MERS and SARS. In the current situation of pandemic of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), a search for neutralizing antibodies is motivating the researchers to find therapeutic candidates against novel SARS-CoV-2. As phage display is an important technique for antibody selection, this review presents a concise summary of the very recent applications of phage display technique with a special reference to progress in diagnostics and therapeutics for coronavirus diseases. Hopefully, this technique can complement studies on host–pathogen interactions and assist novel strategies of drug discovery for coronaviruses.
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Genomic characteristics and pathogenicity of a new recombinant strain of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus. Arch Virol 2021; 166:389-402. [PMID: 33385245 DOI: 10.1007/s00705-020-04917-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Recombination is an important phenomenon that accelerates evolution and enriches the genetic diversity of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV). Recombinant PRRSV isolates sometimes have different genetic backgrounds. In this study, we report a recombinant PRRSV (SD-YL1712) isolated from a pig farm. The genome of SD-YL1712 is 15,014 nucleotides in length, and its nucleotide and amino acid sequence conservation is higher than that of PRRSV strain JXA1 except within the NSP2 region. The NSP2 region of SDYL1712 shares the highest nucleotide (85.9%) and amino acid (84.1%) sequence identity with PRRSV strain NADC30. SD-YL1712 was found to contain a characteristic 131-amino-acid deletion in the NSP2 region. Two recombination breakpoints were detected at nt 2134 and nt 3958 within the NSP2 region, which revealed that SD-YL1712 originated from a recombination event between NADC30-like and HP-PRRSV-derived MLV-like strains. Interestingly, SD-YL1712 had an additional deletion at position 586, similar to that found in strain TJnh1501. Moreover, the pathogenicity of strain SD-YL1712 was found to be similar to that of HP-PRRSV JXA1, which was higher than that of the CH1a strain. Further analysis indicated that SD-YL1712 might be a transitional intermediate in the evolution of TJbd1401 to TJnh1501.
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Li D, Su M, Sun PP, Guo WP, Wang CY, Wang JL, Wang H, Zhang Q, Du LY, Xie GC. Global profiling of the alternative splicing landscape reveals transcriptomic diversity during the early phase of enterovirus 71 infection. Virology 2020; 548:213-225. [PMID: 32763492 DOI: 10.1016/j.virol.2020.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2020] [Revised: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The alteration of host cell splicing is a major strategy favouring viral replication; however, the interaction between human tonsillar epithelial cells (HTECs) and enterovirus 71 (EV71) has not been fully elucidated. Here, a total of 201 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and 3266 novel genes with coding potential were identified. A total of 3479 skipped exons (SEs), 515 alternative 3' splice sites (A3SSs), 391 alternative 5' splice sites (A5SSs), 531 mutually exclusive exons (MXEs) and 825 retained introns (RIs) were identified as significantly altered alternative splicing (AS) events. The enriched DEGs were mainly related to the cell cycle, spliceosome, and Toll-like receptor (TLR) signalling pathways. Finally, the replication of EV71 was significantly inhibited by TLR2 heterodimers. Our findings suggest that AS events induced by EV71 increase the transcriptomic diversity of HTECs in response to EV71 infection. Additionally, TLR2 heterodimers have the potential to protect HTECs against EV71.
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Affiliation(s)
- Dan Li
- Department of Pathogenic Biology, Chengde Medical University, Chengde, 067000, China
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- Department of Pathogenic Biology, Chengde Medical University, Chengde, 067000, China
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- Department of Pathogenic Biology, Chengde Medical University, Chengde, 067000, China
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- Department of Pathogenic Biology, Chengde Medical University, Chengde, 067000, China
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- Clinical Medical College, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, 710021, China
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- Department of Microbiology Laboratory, Chengde Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chengde, 067000, China
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- National Institute for Viral Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, 102206, China
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- National Institute for Viral Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, 102206, China
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- Department of Pathogenic Biology, Chengde Medical University, Chengde, 067000, China
| | - Guang-Cheng Xie
- Department of Pathogenic Biology, Chengde Medical University, Chengde, 067000, China.
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A Review: Does Complement or the Contact System Have a Role in Protection or Pathogenesis of COVID-19? Pulm Ther 2020; 6:169-176. [PMID: 32405877 PMCID: PMC7218701 DOI: 10.1007/s41030-020-00118-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION COVID-19 presentation may include a profound increase in cytokines and associated pneumonia, rapidly progressing to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). This so-called cytokine storm often leads to refractory edema, respiratory arrest, and death. At present, anti-IL-6, antiviral therapy, convalescent plasma, hydroxychloroquine, and azithromycin among others are being investigated as potential treatments for COVID-19. As the disease etiology and precise therapeutic interventions are still not definitively defined, we wanted to review the roles that complement and the contact system may have in either the treatment or pathogenesis of the disease. METHODS We searched the recent literature (PubMed) on complement and coronavirus; contact system and coronavirus; bradykinin and coronavirus; and angiotensin receptor and coronavirus. The manuscript complies with ethics guidelines and was deemed exempt from institutional review board approval according to Human Subjects Protection Office guidelines. RESULTS Mouse models are available for the study of coronavirus and complement. Although complement is effective in protecting against many viruses, it does not seem to be protective against coronavirus. C3 knockout mice infected with SARS-CoV had less lung disease than wild-type mice, suggesting that complement may play a role in coronavirus pathogenesis. Some evidence suggests that the observed pulmonary edema may be bradykinin-induced and could be the reason that corticosteroids, antihistamines, and other traditional interventions for edema are not effective. Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is a co-receptor for SARS-CoV-2, and studies thus far have not concluded a benefit or risk associated with the use of either ACE-inhibitors or angiotensin receptor antagonists. Activation of complement and the contact system, through generation of bradykinin, may play a role in the SARS-CoV-2-induced pulmonary edema, and our search suggests that further work is necessary to confirm our suspicions.
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