Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 23, 2023
Abstract
Among
the
causative
agents
of
neonatal
diarrhoea
in
calves,
two
most
prevalent
are
bovine
coronavirus
(BCoV)
and
intracellular
parasite
Cryptosporidium
parvum
.
Although
several
studies
indicate
that
co-infections
associated
with
greater
symptom
severity,
host-pathogen
interplay
remains
unresolved.
Here,
our
main
objective
was
to
investigate
modulation
transcriptome
HCT-8
cells
during
single
BCoV
C.
For
this,
were
inoculated
(1)
alone,
(2)
(3)
simultaneously.
After
24
72
h,
harvested
analyzed
using
high-throughput
RNA
sequencing.
Following
differential
expression
analysis,
over
6000
differentially
expressed
genes
(DEGs)
identified
virus
co-infected
at
hpi,
whereas
only
52
DEGs
found
-infected
same
time
point.
Pathway
(KEGG)
gene
ontology
(GO)
analysis
showed
virus-infected
mostly
immune
pathways
(such
as
NFKβ,
TNFα
or,
IL-17),
apoptosis
regulation
transcription,
a
more
limited
effect
exerted
by
observed
co-infection
apparently
dominated
virus,
800
uniquely
hpi.
Our
findings
provide
insights
on
possible
biomarkers
co-infection,
which
could
be
further
explored
vivo
models.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 26, 2024
Abstract
The
Retinoic
acid-Inducible
Gene
I
(RIG-I)
like
receptors
(RLRs)
are
the
major
viral
RNA
sensors
essential
for
initiation
of
antiviral
immune
responses.
RLRs
subjected
to
stringent
transcriptional
and
posttranslational
regulations,
which
ubiquitination
is
one
most
important.
However,
role
in
RLR
transcription
unknown.
Here,
we
screen
375
definite
ubiquitin
ligase
knockout
cell
lines
identify
Ubiquitin
Protein
Ligase
E3
Component
N-Recognin
5
(UBR5)
as
a
positive
regulator
transcription.
UBR5
deficiency
reduces
responses
viruses,
while
increases
replication
primary
cells
mice.
Ubr5
mice
more
susceptible
lethal
virus
infection
than
wild
type
littermates.
Mechanistically,
mediates
Lysine
63-linked
Tripartite
Motif
28
(TRIM28),
an
epigenetic
repressor
RLRs.
This
modification
prevents
intramolecular
SUMOylation
TRIM28,
thus
disengages
TRIM28-imposed
brake
on
In
sum,
enables
rapid
upregulation
expression
boost
by
ubiquitinating
de-SUMOylating
TRIM28.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
119(51)
Published: Dec. 12, 2022
MicroRNAs
(miRNAs)
are
about
22-nucleotide
(nt)
noncoding
RNAs
forming
the
effector
complexes
with
Argonaute
(AGO)
proteins
to
repress
gene
expression.
Although
tiny
(tyRNAs)
shorter
than
19
nt
have
been
found
bind
plant
and
vertebrate
AGOs,
their
biogenesis
remains
a
long-standing
question.
Here,
our
in
vivo
vitro
studies
show
several
3′→5′
exonucleases,
such
as
interferon-stimulated
20
kDa
(ISG20),
three
prime
repair
exonuclease
1
(TREX1),
ERI1
(enhanced
RNAi,
also
known
3′hExo),
capable
of
trimming
AGO-associated
full-length
miRNAs
14-nt
or
tyRNAs.
Their
guide
occurs
manganese-dependent
manner
but
independently
sequence
loaded
four
human
AGO
paralogs.
We
that
ISG20-mediated
makes
Argonaute3
(AGO3)
slicer.
Given
high
Mn
2+
concentrations
stressed
cells,
virus-infected
neurodegeneration,
study
sheds
light
on
roles
-dependent
exonucleases
remodeling
silencing.
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(5), P. 764 - 764
Published: May 11, 2024
The
hepatitis
B
virus
(HBV)
infects
hepatocytes
and
hijacks
host
cellular
mechanisms
for
its
replication.
Host
proteins
can
be
frontline
effectors
of
the
cell’s
defense
restrict
viral
replication
by
impeding
multiple
steps
during
intracellular
lifecycle.
This
review
summarizes
many
well-described
restriction
factors,
their
restriction,
counteractive
measures
HBV,
with
a
special
focus
on
transcription.
We
discuss
some
limitations
knowledge
gaps
about
highlighting
how
these
factors
may
harnessed
to
facilitate
therapeutic
strategies
against
HBV.
Nucleic Acids Research,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
51(6), P. 2501 - 2515
Published: Nov. 10, 2022
Abstract
RNA
2′O-methylation
is
a
‘self’
epitranscriptomic
modification
allowing
discrimination
between
host
and
pathogen.
Indeed,
human
immunodeficiency
virus
1
(HIV-1)
induces
of
its
genome
by
recruiting
the
cellular
FTSJ3
methyltransferase,
thereby
impairing
detection
RIG-like
receptors.
Here,
we
show
that
2′O-methylations
interfere
with
antiviral
activity
interferon-stimulated
gene
20-kDa
protein
(ISG20).
Biochemical
experiments
showed
ISG20-mediated
degradation
2′O-methylated
pauses
two
nucleotides
upstream
at
methylated
residue.
Structure-function
analysis
indicated
this
inhibition
due
to
steric
clash
ISG20
R53
D90
residues
nucleotide.
We
confirmed
hypomethylated
HIV-1
genomes
produced
in
FTSJ3-KO
cells
were
more
prone
vitro
than
those
expressing
FTSJ3.
Finally,
found
reverse-transcription
was
impaired
T
interferon-induced
ISG20,
demonstrating
direct
antagonist
effect
on
activity.
Virus Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
353, P. 199536 - 199536
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
The
genetic
foundations
underlying
the
observed
disease
resistance
in
certain
indigenous
pig
breeds,
notably
Min
pigs
of
China,
present
a
compelling
underexplored
subject
study.
Exploring
mechanisms
these
breeds
could
lay
groundwork
for
improvements
immunity,
potentially
augmenting
overall
productivity.
In
this
study,
whole
blood
samples
were
collected
from
pre-
and
post-
swine
fever
vaccinated
Large
White
transcriptome
sequencing.
mRNA
lncRNA
both
analyzed,
intra-group
inter-group
comparisons
also
conducted.
results
indicated
that
greater
number
immune-related
pathways
such
as
JAK-STAT
PI3K-AKT
signaling
enriched
pigs.
Furthermore,
genes
involved
inflammation
antiviral
responses,
including
IL16,
IL27,
USP18,
DHX58,
upregulated
post-vaccination
compared
to
This
heightened
immune
responsiveness
contribute
differences
between
Trends in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
ISG20
is
a
broad-spectrum
antiviral
protein
capable
of
specifically
degrading
viral
RNA.
Here,
we
examine
the
different
strategies
developed
by
viruses
to
evade
ISG20-mediated
restriction,
shedding
light
on
how
this
exonuclease
distinguishes
between
self
and
non-self
RNAs,
highlighting
many
questions
that
remain
unanswered.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: June 5, 2023
Augmentation
of
endogenous
double-stranded
RNA
(dsRNA)
has
become
a
promising
strategy
for
activating
anti-tumor
immunity
through
induction
type
I
interferon
(IFN)
in
the
treatment
ovarian
carcinoma.
However,
underlying
regulatory
mechanisms
dsRNA
carcinoma
remain
elusive.
From
The
Cancer
Genome
Atlas
(TCGA),
we
downloaded
expression
profiles
and
clinical
data
patients
with
Using
consensus
clustering
method,
can
be
classified
by
their
level
core
interferon-stimulated
genes
(ISGs):
IFN
signatures
high
low.
group
had
good
prognosis.
Gene
set
enrichment
analysis
(GSEA)
showed
that
differentially
expressed
(DEGs)
were
primarily
associated
anti-foreign
immune
responses.
Based
on
results
from
protein-protein
interaction
(PPI)
networks
survival
analysis,
ISG20
was
identified
as
key
gene
involved
host
response.
Further,
elevated
cancer
cells
led
to
increased
IFN-β
production.
improved
immunogenicity
tumor
generated
chemokines
attract
infiltrate
area.
Upon
overexpression
ISG20,
accumulated
cell
stimulated
production
Retinoic
acid-inducible
(RIG-I)-mediated
sense
pathway.
accumulation
ribonuclease
activity
ISG20.
This
study
suggests
targeting
is
potential
therapeutic
approach
treat
cancer.
EBioMedicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
99, P. 104947 - 104947
Published: Dec. 29, 2023
Human
immune
responses
to
COVID-19
vaccines
display
a
large
heterogeneity
of
induced
immunity
and
the
underlying
mechanisms
for
this
remain
largely
unknown.