bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 21, 2024
Phospholipid
scramblase
1
(PLSCR1)
is
an
antiviral
interferon-stimulated
gene
(ISG)
that
has
several
known
anti-influenza
functions
such
as
interfering
with
viral
nuclear
import,
regulating
toll-like
receptor
(TLR)
9
and
potentiating
the
expression
of
other
ISGs.
However,
exact
mechanisms
anti-flu
activity
PLSCR1
in
relation
to
its
compartment
enzymatic
activity,
molecular
cellular
involved
have
not
been
completely
explored.
Moreover,
only
limited
animal
models
studied
delineate
role
at
tissue
level
influenza
infections.
We
hypothesize
protects
hosts
against
IAV
infection
by
type
3
interferon
(IFN-λ)
signaling
pathways.
Our
results
showed
Plscr1
was
highly
induced
Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
384(6693)
Published: April 18, 2024
Infectious
diseases
continue
to
claim
many
lives.
Prevention
of
morbidity
and
mortality
from
these
would
benefit
not
just
new
medicines
vaccines
but
also
a
better
understanding
what
constitutes
protective
immunity.
Among
the
major
immune
signals
that
mobilize
host
defense
against
infection
is
interferon-γ
(IFN-γ),
protein
secreted
by
lymphocytes.
Forty
years
ago,
IFN-γ
was
identified
as
macrophage-activating
factor,
and,
in
recent
years,
there
has
been
resurgent
interest
biology
its
role
human
defense.
Here
we
assess
current
IFN-γ,
revisit
designation
an
"interferon,"
weigh
prospects
therapeutic
globally
pervasive
microbial
pathogens.
Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
383(6686)
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
All
living
organisms
deploy
cell-autonomous
defenses
to
combat
infection.
In
plants
and
animals,
large
supramolecular
complexes
often
activate
immune
proteins
for
protection.
this
work,
we
resolved
the
native
structure
of
a
massive
host-defense
complex
that
polymerizes
30,000
guanylate-binding
(GBPs)
over
surface
gram-negative
bacteria
inside
human
cells.
Construction
giant
nanomachine
took
several
minutes
remained
stable
hours,
required
guanosine
triphosphate
hydrolysis,
recruited
four
GBPs
plus
caspase-4
Gasdermin
D
as
cytokine
cell
death
signaling
platform.
Cryo-electron
tomography
suggests
GBP1
can
adopt
an
extended
conformation
bacterial
membrane
insertion
establish
platform,
triggering
lipopolysaccharide
release
activated
coassembled
caspase-4.
Our
"open
conformer"
model
provides
dynamic
view
into
how
defense
mobilizes
innate
immunity
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Dec. 12, 2023
Type-1
and
type-3
interferons
(IFNs)
are
important
for
control
of
viral
replication;
however,
less
is
known
about
the
role
Type-2
IFN
(IFNγ)
in
anti-viral
immunity.
We
previously
observed
that
lung
infection
with
Mycobacterium
bovis
BCG
achieved
though
intravenous
(iv)
administration
provides
strong
protection
against
SARS-CoV-2
mice
yet
drives
low
levels
type-1
IFNs
but
robust
IFNγ.
Here
we
examine
ongoing
IFNγ
responses
to
pre-established
bacterial
on
disease
outcomes
two
murine
models.
report
required
iv
induced
reduction
pulmonary
loads,
an
outcome
dependent
receptor
expression
by
non-hematopoietic
cells.
Importantly,
show
prompts
epithelial
cells
upregulate
IFN-stimulated
genes
reported
activity
IFNγ-dependent
manner,
suggesting
a
possible
mechanism
protection.
Finally,
confirm
properties
demonstrating
recombinant
cytokine
itself
challenge
when
administered
intranasally.
Together,
our
data
response
within
protective
infection,
concurrent
or
recent
infections
drive
may
limit
pathogenesis
supporting
prophylactic
uses
COVID-19
management.
Journal of Virology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
ABSTRACT
Type
I
interferons
exert
their
antiviral
effects
against
SARS-CoV-2
by
inducing
the
expression
of
interferon-stimulated
genes
(ISGs),
including
but
not
limited
to
LY6E,
CH25H,
IFITM2/3,
and
IFIH1.
However,
effect
underlying
mechanisms
action
most
ISGs
in
infection
are
yet
fully
understood.
By
screening
109
ISG-knockout
cell
lines,
we
identify
that
phospholipid
scramblase
1
(PLSCR1),
an
interferon-inducible
protein,
acts
as
a
crucial
restriction
factor
infection.
Cells
lacking
PLSCR1
highly
susceptible
Conversely,
overexpression
inhibits
Depletion
enhances
cellular
entry
both
pseudotyped
authentic
SARS-CoV-2.
Mechanistically,
specifically
downregulating
plasma
membrane
ACE2,
virus’s
receptor,
without
affecting
overall
levels
ACE2
within
cell.
As
such,
unraveled
previously
unappreciated
which
exerts
its
restrictive
on
These
data
provide
new
insights
into
interplay
between
host
innate
immunity
shed
light
novel
therapeutics.
IMPORTANCE
Phospholipid
(PLSCR1)
has
been
identified
critical
In
this
study,
demonstrated
inhibited
primary
receptor
for
viral
entry.
Our
findings
elucidate
host-pathogen
interaction
only
deepens
our
understanding
immune
response
offers
potential
strategies
therapeutic
interventions
COVID-19.
PLoS Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(9), P. e3002767 - e3002767
Published: Sept. 24, 2024
Interferons
(IFNs)
play
a
crucial
role
in
the
regulation
and
evolution
of
host–virus
interactions.
Here,
we
conducted
genome-wide
arrayed
CRISPR
knockout
screen
presence
absence
IFN
to
identify
human
genes
that
influence
Severe
Acute
Respiratory
Syndrome
Coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
infection.
We
then
performed
an
integrated
analysis
interacting
with
SARS-CoV-2,
drawing
from
selection
67
large-scale
studies,
including
our
own.
identified
28
high
relevance
both
genetic
studies
Disease
2019
(COVID-19)
patients
functional
screens
cell
culture,
many
related
pathway.
Among
these
was
IFN-stimulated
gene
PLSCR1
.
did
not
require
induction
restrict
SARS-CoV-2
contribute
signaling.
Instead,
specifically
restricted
spike-mediated
entry.
The
PLSCR1-mediated
restriction
alleviated
by
TMPRSS2
overexpression,
suggesting
primarily
restricts
endocytic
entry
route.
In
addition,
recent
variants
have
adapted
circumvent
barrier
via
currently
undetermined
mechanisms.
Finally,
investigate
effects
present
humans
discuss
association
between
severe
COVID-19
reported
recently.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
SARS-CoV-2
pandemic
and
the
emergence
of
novel
variants
underscore
need
to
understand
host-virus
interactions
identify
host
factors
that
restrict
viral
infection.
Here,
we
perform
a
genome-wide
CRISPR
knockout
screen
restriction
for
SARS-CoV-2,
revealing
DAZAP2
as
potent
antiviral
gene.
DAZAP2,
previously
implicated
in
restriction,
is
found
inhibit
entry
by
blocking
virion
fusion
with
both
endolysosomal
plasma
membranes.
Additionally,
suppresses
genomic
RNA
replication
without
affecting
primary
translation
replicases.
We
demonstrate
functions
pan-coronavirus
factor
across
four
genera
coronaviruses.
Importantly,
enhances
infection
mouse
models
human
airway
epithelial
cells,
confirming
its
physiological
relevance.
Mechanistically,
activity
appears
be
indirect,
potentially
through
regulation
gene
expression,
it
primarily
localizes
nucleus.
Our
findings
provide
new
insights
into
defense
system
against
coronaviruses
highlight
potential
target
host-directed
therapies.
IMPORTANCE
During
infection,
response
mediated
variety
distinct
mechanisms
have
yet
fully
elucidated.
Although
was
action
vivo
relevance
remain
unclear.
In
this
study,
inhibits
dual
mechanisms:
membranes,
suppressing
replication.
confirm
using
cell
cultures.
This
study
advances
our
understanding
host-pathogen
interactions.
Targeting
or
regulatory
pathways
could
approach
enhance
current
future
coronavirus
threats.