Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Human
coronavirus
229E
(HCoV-229E)
is
the
earliest
CoV
found
to
infect
humans.
It
binds
human
aminopeptidase
N
(hAPN)
through
receptor
binding
domain
(RBD)
of
its
spike
(S)
protein
achieve
host
recognition.
We
present
cryo-electron
microscopy
structure
two
HCoV-229E
S
in
complex
with
a
dimeric
hAPN
provide
structural
insights
on
how
opens
up
RBD
engage
receptor,
information
that
currently
missing
among
alphacoronaviruses
which
belong.
quantitatively
profile
glycosylation
and
deduce
glyco-shielding
effects
pertinent
antigenicity
Finally,
we
an
atomic
model
fully
glycosylated
anchored
their
respective
membrane
bilayers
recapitulate
basis
first
step
infection
by
HCoV-229E.
(hCoV-229E)
identified
coronaviruses.
Here,
authors
use
cryo-EM,
glycoproteomics,
modeling
determine
glycosylated,
membrane-bound
hCoV-229E
Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
377(6607), P. 735 - 742
Published: July 12, 2022
The
coronavirus
spike
glycoprotein
attaches
to
host
receptors
and
mediates
viral
fusion.
Using
a
broad
screening
approach,
we
isolated
seven
monoclonal
antibodies
(mAbs)
that
bind
all
human-infecting
proteins
from
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
immune
donors.
These
mAbs
recognize
the
fusion
peptide
acquire
affinity
breadth
through
somatic
mutations.
Despite
targeting
conserved
motif,
only
some
show
neutralizing
activity
in
vitro
against
alpha-
betacoronaviruses,
including
animal
coronaviruses
WIV-1
PDF-2180.
Two
selected
also
neutralize
Omicron
BA.1
BA.2
authentic
viruses
reduce
burden
pathology
vivo.
Structural
functional
analyses
showed
peptide–specific
bound
with
different
modalities
cryptic
epitope
hidden
prefusion
stabilized
spike,
which
became
exposed
upon
binding
of
angiotensin-converting
enzyme
(ACE2)
or
ACE2-mimicking
mAbs.
Nature,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
612(7941), P. 748 - 757
Published: Dec. 7, 2022
Middle
East
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
(MERS-CoV)
and
several
bat
coronaviruses
use
dipeptidyl
peptidase-4
(DPP4)
as
an
entry
receptor1-4.
However,
the
receptor
for
NeoCoV-the
closest
known
MERS-CoV
relative
found
in
bats-remains
unclear5.
Here,
using
a
pseudotype
virus
assay,
we
that
NeoCoV
its
close
relative,
PDF-2180,
can
efficiently
bind
to
specific
angiotensin-converting
enzyme
2
(ACE2)
orthologues
and,
less
favourably,
human
ACE2
receptors
through
their
receptor-binding
domains
(RBDs)
on
spike
(S)
proteins.
Cryo-electron
microscopy
analysis
revealed
RBD-ACE2
binding
interface
involving
protein-glycan
interactions,
distinct
from
those
of
other
ACE2-using
coronaviruses.
We
identified
residues
337-342
molecular
determinant
restricting
entry,
whereas
S
pseudotyped
containing
T510F
RBD
mutation
entered
cells
expressing
ACE2.
Although
polyclonal
SARS-CoV-2
antibodies
or
RBD-specific
nanobodies
did
not
cross-neutralize
ACE2-specific
antibody
two
broadly
neutralizing
betacoronavirus
inhibited
these
viruses.
describe
MERS-CoV-related
viruses
receptor,
underscoring
promiscuity
potential
zoonotic
threat.
Science Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(81)
Published: Jan. 26, 2023
Emergence
of
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
variants
diminishes
the
efficacy
vaccines
and
antiviral
monoclonal
antibodies.
Continued
development
immunotherapies
vaccine
immunogens
resilient
to
viral
evolution
is
therefore
necessary.
Using
coldspot-guided
antibody
discovery,
a
screening
approach
that
focuses
on
portions
virus
spike
glycoprotein
are
both
functionally
relevant
averse
change,
we
identified
human
neutralizing
antibodies
highly
conserved
epitopes.
Antibody
fp.006
binds
fusion
peptide
cross-reacts
against
coronaviruses
four
genera,
including
nine
coronaviruses,
through
recognition
motif
includes
S2'
site
proteolytic
cleavage.
hr2.016
targets
stem
helix
neutralizes
SARS-CoV-2
variants.
sd1.040
subdomain
1,
synergizes
with
rbd.042
for
neutralization,
and,
similar
hr2.016,
protects
mice
expressing
angiotensin-converting
enzyme
infection
when
present
as
bispecific
antibody.
Thus,
discovery
reveals
donor-derived
cross-reactive
Orthocoronavirinae,
Immunity,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
57(4), P. 904 - 911.e4
Published: March 14, 2024
Immune
imprinting
describes
how
the
first
exposure
to
a
virus
shapes
immunological
outcomes
of
subsequent
exposures
antigenically
related
strains.
Severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus-2
(SARS-CoV-2)
Omicron
breakthrough
infections
and
bivalent
COVID-19
vaccination
primarily
recall
cross-reactive
memory
B
cells
induced
by
prior
Wuhan-Hu-1
spike
mRNA
rather
than
priming
Omicron-specific
naive
cells.
These
findings
indicate
that
immune
occurs
after
repeated
exposures,
but
whether
it
can
be
overcome
remains
unclear.
To
understand
persistence
imprinting,
we
investigated
plasma
antibody
responses
administration
updated
XBB.1.5
vaccine
booster.
We
showed
booster
elicited
neutralizing
against
current
variants
were
dominated
pre-existing
previously
spike.
Therefore,
persists
multiple
spikes
through
infection,
including
post
vaccination,
which
will
need
considered
guide
future
vaccination.
Cell,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
187(16), P. 4231 - 4245.e13
Published: July 3, 2024
The
human
coronavirus
HKU1
spike
(S)
glycoprotein
engages
host
cell
surface
sialoglycans
and
transmembrane
protease
serine
2
(TMPRSS2)
to
initiate
infection.
molecular
basis
of
binding
TMPRSS2
determinants
receptor
tropism
remain
elusive.
We
designed
an
active
construct
enabling
high-yield
recombinant
production
in
cells
this
key
therapeutic
target.
determined
a
cryo-electron
microscopy
structure
the
RBD
bound
TMPRSS2,
providing
blueprint
interactions
supporting
viral
entry
explaining
specificity
for
among
orthologous
proteases.
identified
orthologs
from
five
mammalian
orders
promoting
S-mediated
into
along
with
residues
governing
usage.
Our
data
show
that
motif
is
site
vulnerability
neutralizing
antibodies
suggest
uses
S
conformational
masking
glycan
shielding
balance
immune
evasion
engagement.
Cell,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
The
angiotensin-converting
enzyme
2
(ACE2)
receptor
is
shared
by
various
coronaviruses
with
distinct
receptor-binding
domain
(RBD)
architectures,
yet
our
understanding
of
these
convergent
acquisition
events
remains
elusive.
Here,
we
report
that
two
bat
MERS-related
(MERSr-CoVs)
infecting
Pipistrellus
nathusii
(P.nat)-MOW15-22
and
PnNL2018B-use
ACE2
as
their
receptor,
narrow
ortholog
specificity.
Cryoelectron
microscopy
structures
the
MOW15-22/PnNL2018B
RBD-ACE2
complexes
unveil
an
unexpected
entirely
binding
mode,
mapping
>45
Å
away
from
any
other
known
ACE2-using
coronaviruses.
Functional
profiling
orthologs
105
mammalian
species
led
to
identification
host
tropism
determinants,
including
N432-glycosylation
restricting
viral
recognition,
design
a
soluble
P.nat
mutant
potent
neutralizing
activity.
Our
findings
reveal
usage
for
merbecoviruses
found
in
European
bats,
underscoring
extraordinary
diversity
recognition
modes
among
promiscuity
this
receptor.
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 359 - 359
Published: Jan. 27, 2023
Transmissible
gastroenteritis
virus
(TGEV)
is
a
member
of
the
alphacoronavirus
genus,
which
has
caused
huge
threats
and
losses
to
pig
husbandry
with
100%
mortality
in
infected
piglets.
TGEV
observed
be
recombining
evolving
unstoppably
recent
years,
some
these
recombinant
strains
spreading
across
species,
makes
detection
prevention
more
complex.
This
paper
reviews
discusses
basic
biological
properties
TGEV,
factors
affecting
virulence,
viral
receptors,
latest
research
advances
infection-induced
apoptosis
autophagy
improve
understanding
current
status
related
processes.
We
also
highlight
possible
risk
being
zoonotic,
could
evidenced
by
CCoV-HuPn-2018
humans.
Cell,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
Severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
evolution
has
resulted
in
viral
escape
from
clinically
authorized
monoclonal
antibodies
(mAbs),
creating
a
need
for
mAbs
that
are
resilient
to
epitope
diversification.
Broadly
neutralizing
sufficiently
potent
clinical
development
and
retain
activity
despite
remain
elusive.
We
identified
human
mAb,
designated
VIR-7229,
which
targets
the
receptor-binding
motif
(RBM)
with
unprecedented
cross-reactivity
all
sarbecovirus
clades,
including
non-ACE2-utilizing
bat
sarbecoviruses,
while
potently
SARS-CoV-2
variants
since
2019,
recent
EG.5,
BA.2.86,
JN.1.
VIR-7229
tolerates
extraordinary
variability,
partly
attributed
its
high
binding
affinity,
receptor
molecular
mimicry,
interactions
RBM
backbone
atoms.
Consequently,
features
barrier
selection
of
mutants,
rare
associated
reduced
fitness,
underscoring
potential
be
future
evolution.
is
strong
candidate
become
next-generation
medicine.