PLoS Pathogens,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(4), P. e1011829 - e1011829
Published: April 15, 2024
Viruses
target
mitochondria
to
promote
their
replication,
and
infection-induced
stress
during
the
progression
of
infection
leads
regulation
antiviral
defenses
mitochondrial
metabolism
which
are
opposed
by
counteracting
viral
factors.
The
precise
structural
functional
changes
that
underlie
how
react
remain
largely
unclear.
Here
we
show
extensive
transcriptional
remodeling
protein-encoding
host
genes
involved
in
respiratory
chain,
apoptosis,
organization
as
herpes
simplex
virus
type
1
lytic
proceeds
from
early
late
stages
infection.
High-resolution
microscopy
interaction
analyses
unveiled
emergence
rough,
thin,
elongated
relocalized
perinuclear
area,
a
significant
increase
number
clustering
endoplasmic
reticulum-mitochondria
contact
sites,
thickening
shortening
cristae.
Finally,
metabolic
demonstrated
reactivation
ATP
production
is
accompanied
increased
Ca
2+
content
proton
leakage
proceeds.
Overall,
triggered
invasion
tightly
connected
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(8), P. 7445 - 7445
Published: April 18, 2023
In
addition
to
the
acute
symptoms
after
infection,
patients
and
society
are
also
being
challenged
by
long-term
effects
of
COVID-19,
known
as
long
COVID.
Oxidative
stress,
a
pivotal
point
in
pathophysiology
could
potentially
be
involved
development
post-COVID
syndrome.
The
aim
present
study
was
evaluate
relationship
between
changes
oxidative
status
persistence
long-COVID
workers
with
previous
mild
COVID-19
infection.
A
cross-sectional
conducted
among
127
employees
an
Italian
university
(80
47
healthy
subjects).
TBARS
assay
used
detect
malondialdehyde
serum
levels
(MDA),
while
total
hydroperoxide
(TH)
production
measured
d-ROMs
kit.
significant
difference
mean
MDA
values
found
previously
infected
subjects
controls
(4.9
µm
vs.
2.8
µm,
respectively).
Receiver–operating
characteristic
(ROC)
curves
showed
high
specificity
good
sensibility
(78.7%
67.5%,
respectively)
for
levels.
random
forest
classifier
identified
hematocrit
value,
levels,
IgG
titer
against
SARS-CoV-2
features
highest
predictive
value
distinguishing
34
from
46
asymptomatic
subjects.
damage
persists
suggesting
possible
role
stress
mediators
pathogenesis
Genome biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(1)
Published: March 14, 2025
Abstract
Background
The
molecular
underpinnings
of
organ
dysfunction
in
severe
COVID-19
and
its
potential
long-term
sequelae
are
under
intense
investigation.
To
shed
light
on
these
the
context
liver
function,
we
perform
single-nucleus
RNA-seq
spatial
transcriptomic
profiling
livers
from
17
decedents.
Results
We
identify
hepatocytes
positive
for
SARS-CoV-2
RNA
with
an
expression
phenotype
resembling
infected
lung
epithelial
cells,
a
central
role
pro-fibrotic
TGFβ
signaling
cell–cell
communications
network.
Integrated
analysis
comparisons
healthy
controls
reveal
extensive
changes
cellular
composition
states
liver,
providing
underpinning
hepatocellular
injury,
ductular
reaction,
pathologic
vascular
expansion,
fibrogenesis
characteristic
cholangiopathy.
also
observe
Kupffer
cell
proliferation
erythrocyte
progenitors
first
time
human
single-cell
atlas.
Despite
absence
clinical
acute
injury
phenotype,
endothelial
is
dramatically
impacted
COVID-19,
concomitantly
alterations
profibrogenic
activation
reactive
cholangiocytes
mesenchymal
cells.
Conclusions
Our
atlas
provides
novel
insights
into
physiology
pathology
forms
foundational
resource
investigation
understanding.
Cell Death and Disease,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(4)
Published: April 19, 2023
Omicron
variants
of
SARS-CoV-2
have
spread
rapidly
worldwide;
however,
most
infected
patients
mild
or
no
symptoms.
This
study
aimed
to
understand
the
host
response
infections
by
performing
metabolomic
profiling
plasma.
We
observed
that
triggered
an
inflammatory
and
innate
immune,
adaptive
immunity
was
suppressed,
including
reduced
T-cell
immunoglobulin
antibody
production.
Similar
original
strain
circulating
in
2019,
developed
anti-inflammatory
accelerated
energy
metabolism
infection.
However,
differential
regulation
macrophage
polarization
neutrophil
function
has
been
infections.
Interferon-induced
antiviral
not
as
strong
The
increased
antioxidant
capacity
liver
detoxification
more
than
strain.
Hence,
these
findings
suggest
cause
weaker
alterations
immune
responses
Journal of Virology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
97(2)
Published: Jan. 23, 2023
Zika
virus
(ZIKV)
is
a
major
public
health
concern
of
international
proportions.
While
the
incidence
ZIKV
infections
has
declined
substantially
in
recent
years,
potential
for
reemergence
or
reintroduction
remains
high.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Aug. 20, 2024
Hyperglycemia,
and
exacerbation
of
pre-existing
deficits
in
glucose
metabolism,
are
manifestations
the
post-acute
sequelae
SARS-CoV-2.
Our
understanding
metabolic
decline
after
acute
COVID-19
remains
unclear
due
to
lack
animal
models.
Here,
we
report
a
non-human
primate
model
SARS-CoV-2
using
infected
African
green
monkeys.
Using
this
model,
identify
dysregulated
blood
chemokine
signature
during
that
correlates
with
elevated
persistent
hyperglycemia
four
months
post-infection.
Hyperglycemia
also
liver
glycogen
levels,
but
there
is
no
evidence
substantial
long-term
replication
pancreas.
Finally,
favorable
glycemic
effect
mRNA
vaccine,
administered
on
day
4
Together,
these
data
suggest
monkey
exhibits
important
similarities
humans
can
be
utilized
assess
therapeutic
candidates
combat
COVID-related
defects.
Annals of Medicine and Surgery,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
85(11), P. 5511 - 5522
Published: Sept. 13, 2023
Immunometabolism
has
emerged
as
a
rapidly
growing
field
of
research,
holding
significant
promise
for
personalised
medicine
and
precision
immunotherapy.
This
review
explores
the
intricate
relationship
between
immune
function
metabolic
processes,
emphasising
their
profound
impact
on
various
immune-related
disorders.
Understanding
how
dysregulation
contributes
to
pathogenesis
these
disorders
remains
critical
research
gap.
Therefore,
this
aims
bridge
that
gap
by
examining
key
pathways
involved
specific
implications
in
cell
function.
Key
pathways,
including
glycolysis,
mitochondrial
metabolism,
fatty
acid
amino
are
discussed
context
Dysregulation
can
disrupt
activation,
differentiation,
overall
function,
contributing
disease
pathogenesis.
alterations'
molecular
mechanisms
is
essential
developing
targeted
therapeutic
interventions.
The
also
emphasises
importance
unique
profiles
individuals
influence
treatment
outcomes,
highlighting
need
tailored
approaches.
Integrating
profiling
into
clinical
practice
enhance
efficacy
improve
patient
outcomes.
Investigating
significance
immunometabolism
diverse
contexts
will
facilitate
translation
findings
practice.
Moreover,
refining
strategies
based
individual
contribute
advancing