HIV-1
replication
is
tightly
regulated
in
host
cells,
and
various
restriction
factors
have
important
roles
inhibiting
viral
replication.
SAMHD1,
a
well-known
factor,
suppresses
by
hydrolyzing
intracellular
dNTPs,
thereby
limiting
the
synthesis
of
cDNA
quiescent
cells.
In
this
study,
we
revealed
an
additional
distinct
mechanism
SAMHD1
inhibition
during
postviral
stage.
Using
immunoprecipitation
mass
spectrometry
analysis,
demonstrated
interaction
between
MX2/MxB,
interferon-induced
antiviral
factor
that
inhibits
nuclear
import.
The
disruption
endogenous
MX2
expression
significantly
weakened
ability
to
inhibit
HIV-1.
crucial
region
within
binds
has
been
identified.
Notably,
found
can
act
as
sensor
recognizes
incoming
core,
subsequently
delivering
it
molecular
trap
formed
MX2,
blocking
entry
core
structure.
mutants
unable
recognize
showed
substantial
decrease
activity.
Certain
mutations
capsids
confer
resistance
while
maintaining
susceptibility
suppression
SAMHD1-MX2
axis.
Overall,
our
study
identifies
intriguing
pattern
wherein
two
factors,
collaborate
establish
alternative
deviating
from
their
actions.
These
findings
provide
valuable
insight
into
complex
immune
defense
networks
against
exogenous
infections
implications
for
development
targeted
anti-HIV
therapeutics.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: Dec. 6, 2018
Antiviral
restriction
factors
are
host
cellular
proteins
that
constitute
a
first
line
of
defense
blocking
viral
replication
and
propagation.
In
addition
to
interfering
at
critical
steps
the
cycle,
some
also
act
as
innate
sensors
triggering
responses
against
infections.
Accumulating
evidence
suggests
an
additional
role
for
in
promoting
antiviral
immunity
combat
viruses.
Here,
we
review
recent
progress
our
understanding
on
how
factors,
particularly
APOBEC3G,
SAMHD1,
Tetherin,
TRIM5α
have
cell-autonomous
potential
induce
resistance
HIV-1
while
adaptive
immune
responses.
Also,
provide
overview
these
may
connect
with
protein
degradation
pathways
modulate
anti-HIV-1
responses,
summarize
factors-based
therapeutics.
This
brings
global
perspective
influence
restrictions
intrinsic,
innate,
opening
up
novel
research
avenues
therapeutic
strategies
fields
drug
discovery,
gene
therapy,
vaccines
control
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
12(4), P. 382 - 382
Published: March 31, 2020
Deoxynucleoside
triphosphate
(dNTP)
molecules
are
essential
for
the
replication
and
maintenance
of
genomic
information
in
both
cells
a
variety
viral
pathogens.
While
process
dNTP
biosynthesis
by
cellular
enzymes,
such
as
ribonucleotide
reductase
(RNR)
thymidine
kinase
(TK),
has
been
extensively
investigated,
negative
regulatory
mechanism
pools
was
recently
found
to
involve
sterile
alpha
motif
(SAM)
domain
histidine-aspartate
(HD)
domain-containing
protein
1,
SAMHD1.
When
active,
triphosphohydrolase
activity
SAMHD1
degrades
dNTPs
into
their
2'-deoxynucleoside
(dN)
subparts,
steadily
depleting
intercellular
pools.
The
differential
expression
levels
activation
states
various
cell
types
contributes
unique
that
either
aid
(i.e.,
dividing
T
cells)
or
restrict
nondividing
macrophages)
consumes
dNTPs.
Genetic
mutations
induce
rare
inflammatory
encephalopathy
called
Aicardi-Goutières
syndrome
(AGS),
which
phenotypically
resembles
infection.
Recent
publications
have
identified
diverse
roles
double-stranded
break
repair,
genome
stability,
stress
response
through
interferon
signaling.
Finally,
series
were
also
reported
cancer
while
why
is
mutated
these
remains
investigated.
Here,
we
reviewed
studies
begun
illuminating
highly
virology,
immunology,
biology.
PLoS Pathogens,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. e1009421 - e1009421
Published: March 10, 2021
N
6
-methyladenosine
(m
A)
is
a
prevalent
RNA
modification
that
plays
key
role
in
regulating
eukaryotic
cellular
mRNA
functions.
m
A
regulated
by
two
groups
of
proteins,
writers
and
erasers
add
or
remove
A,
respectively.
HIV-1
contains
modifications
modulate
viral
infection
gene
expression
CD4
+
T
cells.
However,
it
remains
unclear
whether
innate
immune
responses
myeloid
cells
are
important
for
antiviral
immunity.
Here
we
show
suppresses
the
cytokine
type-I
interferon
(IFN-I)
differentiated
human
monocytic
primary
monocyte-derived
macrophages.
Transfection
U937
with
fragments
containing
single
A-modification
significantly
reduced
IFN-I
relative
to
their
unmodified
counterparts.
We
generated
altered
levels
manipulating
(FTO
ALKBH5)
pharmacological
inhibition
addition
virus-producing
cells,
treating
recombinant
FTO
vitro
.
transfection
macrophages
demonstrated
decreased
enhanced
expression,
whereas
increased
had
opposite
effects.
Our
mechanistic
studies
indicated
escaped
retinoic
acid-induced
I
(RIG-I)-mediated
sensing
activation
transcription
factors
IRF3
IRF7
drive
expression.
Together,
these
findings
suggest
evade
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
56(7), P. 4251 - 4261
Published: March 14, 2022
The
extensive
and
increasing
global
use
of
antibiotics
results
in
the
ubiquitous
presence
environment,
which
has
made
them
"pseudo
persistent
organic
contaminants."
Despite
numerous
studies
showing
wide
adverse
effects
on
organisms,
chronic
environmental
risk
their
exposure
is
unknown,
molecular
cellular
mechanisms
antibiotic
toxicity
remain
unclear.
Here,
we
systematically
quantified
transgenerational
immune
disturbances
after
parental
to
levels
a
common
antibiotic,
chlortetracycline
(CTC),
using
zebrafish
as
model.
CTC
strongly
reduced
antibacterial
activities
fish
offspring
by
immunosuppression.
Both
innate
adaptive
immunities
were
suppressed,
significant
perturbation
macrophages
neutrophils,
expression
immune-related
genes,
other
functions.
Moreover,
these
CTC-induced
either
prevented
or
alleviated
supplementation
with
PDTC,
an
antagonist
nuclear
factor-κB
(NF-κB),
uncovering
seminal
role
NF-κB
immunotoxicity.
Our
provide
evidence
that
at
environmentally
relevant
concentrations
can
be
transmitted
over
multiple
generations
weaken
defense
offspring,
raising
concerns
population
hazards
ecological
natural
environment.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Oct. 5, 2023
Acute
myeloid
leukemia
(AML)
microenvironment
exhibits
cellular
and
molecular
differences
among
various
subtypes.
Here,
we
utilize
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
(scRNA-seq)
to
analyze
pediatric
AML
bone
marrow
(BM)
samples
from
diagnosis
(Dx),
end
of
induction
(EOI),
relapse
timepoints.
Analysis
Dx,
EOI
scRNA-seq,
TARGET
RNA-seq
datasets
reveals
an
blasts-associated
7-gene
signature
(CLEC11A,
PRAME,
AZU1,
NREP,
ARMH1,
C1QBP,
TRH),
which
validate
on
independent
datasets.
The
analysis
distinct
clusters
Dx
relapse-
continuous
complete
remission
(CCR)-associated
AML-blasts
with
differential
expression
genes
associated
survival.
At
relapse-associated
have
more
exhausted
T
cells
while
CCR-associated
inflammatory
M1
macrophages.
Post-therapy
residual
blasts
overexpress
fatty
acid
oxidation,
tumor
growth,
stemness
genes.
Also,
a
post-therapy
T-cell
cluster
downregulation
MHC
Class
I
regulatory
Altogether,
this
study
deeply
characterizes
provide
insights
into
the
BM
landscape.
The FASEB Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
39(1)
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Abstract
Hantaan
virus
(HTNV)
infection
causes
severe
hemorrhagic
fever
with
renal
syndrome
(HFRS)
in
humans
and
the
infectious
process
can
be
regulated
by
autophagy.
The
phosphatase
tensin
homolog
(PTEN)
protein
has
antiviral
effects
plays
a
critical
role
autophagy
pathway.
However,
relationship
between
PTEN
HTNV
is
not
clear
whether
PTEN‐regulated
involves
replication
unknown.
Here,
we
identified
that
inhibits
expression
vitro
vivo.
glycoprotein
Gc
promotes
ubiquitination
degradation
through
26S‐proteasome
pathway
via
E3
ubiquitin
ligase
NEDD4.
In
addition,
knockdown
of
prevents
increases
production,
while
overexpression
induces
autophagosome
formation
which
wrap
particles,
thus
leading
to
restrain
production
progeny
viruses.
Altogether,
our
findings
reveal
autophagy,
highlighting
potential
importance
treatment
HFRS
diseases.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
9(1), P. 254 - 254
Published: Jan. 20, 2020
Innate
immunity
represents
the
human
immune
system's
first
line
of
defense
against
a
pathogenic
intruder
and
is
initiated
by
recognition
conserved
molecular
structures
known
as
pathogen-associated
patterns
(PAMPs)
specialized
cellular
sensors,
called
pattern
receptors
(PRRs).
Human
immunodeficiency
virus
type
1
(HIV-1)
unique
RNA
that
causes
acquired
syndrome
(AIDS)
in
infected
individuals.
During
replication
cycle,
HIV-1
undergoes
reverse
transcription
its
genome
integrates
resulting
DNA
into
genome.
Subsequently,
integrated
provirus
results
production
new
virions
spreading
infection
virus.
Throughout
viral
numerous
nucleic
acid
derived
PAMPs
can
be
recognized
diverse
set
innate
sensors
cells.
However,
has
evolved
efficient
strategies
to
evade
or
counteract
this
surveillance
downstream
responses.
Understanding
underpinnings
concerted
actions
system,
well
corresponding
evasion
mechanisms
during
infection,
critical
understanding
transmission
pathogenesis,
may
provide
important
guidance
for
design
appropriate
adjuvant
vaccine
strategies.
Here,
we
summarize
current
knowledge
basis
sensing
cells,
including
CD4+
T
dendritic
macrophages.
Furthermore,
discuss
underlying
which
regulated,
describe
developed
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
28(2), P. 434 - 448.e6
Published: July 1, 2019
Highlights•HCMV
infection
induces
SAMHD1
expression
and
phosphorylation•SAMHD1
restricts
HCMV
gene
before
virus
replication•SAMHD1
deficiency
limits
entry
into
the
quiescent
stage
of
infection•HCMV
restriction
by
is
mediated
limiting
NF-κB
activationSummaryCellular
inhibits
replication
many
viruses
intracellular
deoxynucleoside
triphosphate
(dNTP)
pools.
We
investigate
influence
on
human
cytomegalovirus
(HCMV).
During
infection,
we
observe
induction,
accompanied
phosphorylation
via
viral
kinase
UL97.
depletion
increases
in
permissive
fibroblasts
conditionally
myeloid
cells.
show
this
due
to
enhanced
from
major
immediate-early
(MIE)
promoter
independent
dNTP
levels.
suppresses
innate
immune
responses
inhibiting
nuclear
factor
κB
(NF-κB)
activation.
that
regulates
MIE
through
Chromatin
immunoprecipitation
reveals
increased
RELA
RNA
polymerase
II
absence
SAMHD1.
Our
studies
reveal
a
mechanism
how
activates
an
pathway
paradoxically
results
transcriptional
activation
promoter.Graphical
abstract
EMBO Reports,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: Dec. 4, 2019
Abstract
SAMHD
1
possesses
multiple
functions,
but
whether
cellular
factors
regulate
expression
or
its
function
remains
not
well
characterized.
Here,
by
investigating
why
cultured
RD
and
HEK
293T
cells
show
different
sensitivity
to
enterovirus
71
(EV71)
infection,
we
demonstrate
that
is
a
restriction
factor
for
EV71.
Importantly,
identify
TRIM
21,
an
E3
ubiquitin
ligase,
as
key
regulator
of
1,
which
specifically
interacts
degrades
through
the
proteasomal
pathway.
However,
21
has
no
effect
on
EV71
replication
itself.
Moreover,
prove
interferon
production
stimulated
infection
induces
increased
expression,
whereas
increasing
overrides
inhibition
in
neonatal
mouse
model.
21‐mediated
degradation
also
affects
1‐dependent
HIV
‐1
regulation
production.
We
further
functional
domains
required
binding
ubiquitination
site
K622
phosphorylation
at
T592
blocks
restriction.
Our
findings
illuminate
how
overcomes
via
upregulation
21.