The
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
is
an
intracellular
organelle
involved,
among
other
functions,
in
the
synthesis
and
secretion
of
proteins.These
processes
are
tightly
regulated
to
control
quality
protein
secretion.However,
excessive
load
can
perturb
ER
homeostasis
leading
accumulation
misfolded
proteins
resulting
activation
unfolded
response
(UPR).Viral
infections
including
SARS-CoV-2,
as
a
positive
single
stranded
RNA
(ssRNA)
virus,
might
cause
stress
because
exploitation
host
machinery
for
viral
replication.Endosomal
Tolllike
receptors
(TLR)7
TLR8
sense
ssRNA
associated
SARS-CoV-2
virus.Recognition
by
its
cognate
drives
transcription
translation
pro-inflammatory
genes,
which
after
release
into
systemic
circulation,
may
team
up
with
UPR
ignite
cytokine
storm
(CS)
or
sepsis
observed
severe
forms
disease.Our
approach
aimed
understand
connection
between
infection
UPR,
focusing
on
role
factor
spliced
XBP1
replication
overproduction.The
study
encompasses:
i)
analysis
nasopharyngeal
swabs
samples
bronchiolo-alveolar
aspirates
patients
undergoing
mechanical
ventilation
due
pneumonia
hospitalized
at
Internal
Care
Unit
(ICU),
ii)
experiments
monocyte
derived
dendritic
cells
(MDDCs)
stimulated
via
TLR7/8,
iii)
studies
vivo
iv)
impact
modulation
during
cycle
human
epithelial
infected
different
variants
concern
(VOCs).Taken
collectively,
has
disclosed
that
IRE1α-XBP1
branch
host-dependent
involved
pathogenesis.
Indexenergetic
metabolism
process
induction.These
results
were
published
Cell
Reports.Due
global
COVID-19
pandemic
expertise
our
laboratory
innate
immunity
inflammation,
we
had
unique
chance
apply
major
public
health
challenge
caused
infection.Recent
(UPR)
plays
production
inflammatory
[7,8].The
system
been
found
be
robust
enhancer
proinflammatory
IL-23
fungal
infections,
reported
[6].This
background
paved
way
address
pathophysiological
mechanisms
underlying
clinical
setting
fever,
immunosuppression,
aggravates
course
.Our
working
hypothesis
was
sXBP1
could
pathogenesis
multiorgan
failure
characteristic
disease.For
purpose,
adapted
portion
work
infection,
special
emphasis
arm
induction
storm.
II.
Introductioncells
from
nasal
exudates
patients,
transcripts
have
also
neutrophiles
macrophages
[32].Plasmacytoid
(pDCs)
infiltrating
lung
activate
through
.This
milieu
optimal
produce
cytokines
chemokines
paves
attraction
T
niche
enhance
recruiting
IFN-γ
[34].Although
primary
goal
these
responses
blockade
proliferation
hyperactivation
immune
induce
unintended
CS
increases
disease
severity.SARS-CoV-2
RNA,
reports
showing
loss-of-function
Xchromosomal
TLR7
driving
impaired
type
I
II
IFN
associate
young
[72].The
purpose
this
addressing
whether
TLR7/8
engagement
contribute
disease,
given
dysregulated
TLR
lead
persistent
inflammation
tissue
damage
[73-75]
TLRs
recognize
life
SARS-CoV-2.In
addition,
involvement
postulated
target
potential
therapeutics
[76].
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. 212 - 212
Published: Jan. 31, 2024
Viruses
evolve
many
strategies
to
ensure
the
efficient
synthesis
of
their
proteins.
One
such
strategy
is
inhibition
integrated
stress
response—the
mechanism
through
which
infected
cells
arrest
translation
phosphorylation
alpha
subunit
eukaryotic
initiation
factor
2
(eIF2α).
We
have
recently
shown
that
human
common
cold
betacoronavirus
OC43
actively
inhibits
eIF2α
in
response
sodium
arsenite,
a
potent
inducer
oxidative
stress.
In
this
work,
we
examined
modulation
responses
by
and
demonstrated
negative
feedback
regulator
GADD34
strongly
induced
cells.
However,
upregulation
expression
was
independent
from
activation
not
required
for
virus-infected
Our
work
reveals
complex
interplay
between
coronavirus
response,
viral
protein
ensured
but
loop
disrupted.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
46(5), P. 4286 - 4308
Published: May 5, 2024
Coronaviruses
represent
a
significant
class
of
viruses
that
affect
both
animals
and
humans.
Their
replication
cycle
is
strongly
associated
with
the
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER),
which,
upon
virus
invasion,
triggers
ER
stress
responses.
The
activation
unfolded
protein
response
(UPR)
within
infected
cells
performed
from
three
transmembrane
receptors,
IRE1,
PERK,
ATF6,
results
in
reduction
production,
boost
ER’s
ability
to
fold
proteins
properly,
initiation
ER-associated
degradation
(ERAD)
remove
misfolded
or
proteins.
However,
cases
prolonged
severe
stress,
UPR
can
also
instigate
apoptotic
cell
death
inflammation.
Herein,
we
discuss
ER-triggered
host
responses
after
coronavirus
infection,
as
well
pharmaceutical
targeting
potential
antiviral
strategy.
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(1), P. 120 - 120
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
The
betacoronavirus
genus
contains
five
of
the
seven
human
coronaviruses,
making
it
a
particularly
critical
area
research
to
prepare
for
future
viral
emergence.
We
utilized
three
betacoronaviruses,
one
from
each
subgenus—HCoV-OC43
(embecovirus),
SARS-CoV-2
(sarbecovirus),
and
MERS-CoV
(merbecovirus)—,
study
interactions
with
PKR-like
ER
kinase
(PERK)
pathway
integrated
stress
response
(ISR)/unfolded
protein
(UPR).
PERK
becomes
activated
by
an
abundance
unfolded
proteins
within
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER),
leading
phosphorylation
eIF2α
translational
attenuation.
demonstrate
that
MERS-CoV,
HCoV-OC43,
all
activate
induce
responses
downstream
p-eIF2α,
while
only
induces
detectable
p-eIF2α
during
infection.
Using
small
molecule
inhibitor
dephosphorylation,
we
provide
evidence
HCoV-OC43
maximize
replication
through
dephosphorylation.
Interestingly,
genetic
ablation
growth
arrest
DNA
damage-inducible
(GADD34)
expression,
inducible
phosphatase
1
(PP1)-interacting
partner
targeting
did
not
significantly
alter
or
replication,
siRNA
knockdown
constitutive
PP1
partner,
repressor
(CReP),
dramatically
reduced
replication.
Combining
GADD34
knockout
CReP
had
maximum
impact
on
was
unaffected.
Overall,
conclude
dephosphorylation
is
efficient
production
SARS-CoV-2,
however,
appears
be
insensitive
and,
infection,
may
even
downregulate
limit
host
translation.
Critical Reviews in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
50(5), P. 750 - 768
Published: Nov. 7, 2023
Acute
respiratory
infections
(ARIs)
are
amongst
the
leading
causes
of
death
and
disability,
greatest
burden
disease
impacts
children,
pregnant
women,
elderly.
Respiratory
viruses
account
for
majority
ARIs.
The
unfolded
protein
response
(UPR)
is
a
host
homeostatic
defence
mechanism
primarily
activated
in
to
aberrant
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
resident
accumulation
cell
stresses
including
viral
infection.
UPR
has
been
implicated
pathogenesis
several
diseases,
as
system
particularly
vulnerable
chronic
acute
activation
ER
stress
pathway.
Many
therefore
employ
strategies
modulate
during
infection,
with
varying
effects
on
pathogens.
Here,
we
review
specific
means
by
which
affect
UPR,
association
high
production
glycoproteins,
impact
subversion
replication
pathogenesis.
We
further
common
co-morbidities
ARIs
discuss
therapeutic
potential
modulating
virally
induced
diseases.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(38), P. 8385 - 8396
Published: Sept. 14, 2023
Open
reading
frame
6
(ORF6),
the
accessory
protein
of
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
that
suppresses
host
type-I
interferon
signaling,
possesses
amyloidogenic
sequences.
ORF6
peptides
self-assemble
to
produce
cytotoxic
amyloid
fibrils.
Currently,
molecular
properties
remain
elusive.
Here,
we
investigate
structural
dynamics
full-length
in
a
near-physiological
environment
using
high-speed
atomic
force
microscopy.
oligomers
were
ellipsoidal
and
readily
assembled
into
protofilaments
either
circular
or
linear
pattern.
The
formation
was
enhanced
at
higher
temperatures
on
lipid
substrate.
filaments
sensitive
aliphatic
alcohols,
urea,
SDS,
indicating
predominantly
maintained
by
hydrophobic
interactions.
In
summary,
self-assembly
could
be
necessary
sequester
factors
causes
collateral
damage
cells
via
aggregates.
Nanoscopic
imaging
unveiled
innate
behavior
provides
insight
drug
repurposing
treat
amyloid-related
disease
2019
complications.
mBio,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 12, 2023
The
cellular
processes
that
support
human
coronavirus
replication
and
contribute
to
the
pathogenesis
of
severe
disease
remain
incompletely
understood.
Many
viruses,
including
coronaviruses,
cause
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
stress
during
infection.
IRE1α
is
a
component
response
ER
initiates
non-conventional
splicing
XBP1
mRNA.
Spliced
encodes
transcription
factor
induces
expression
ER-related
targets.
Activation
IRE1α-XBP1
pathway
occurs
in
association
with
risk
factors
for
In
this
study,
we
found
coronaviruses
HCoV-OC43
(human
OC43)
SARS-CoV-2
(severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus-2)
both
robustly
activate
branch
unfolded
protein
cultured
cells.
Using
nuclease
inhibitors
genetic
knockdown
XBP1,
these
host
are
required
optimal
viruses.
Our
data
suggest
supports
infection
downstream
initial
viral
attachment
entry.
addition,
stress-inducing
conditions
sufficient
enhance
replication.
Furthermore,
markedly
increased
circulation
patients
2019
(COVID-19).
Together,
results
demonstrate
importance
IMPORTANCE
There
critical
need
understand
co-opted
replication,
an
emphasis
on
identifying
mechanisms
underlying
potential
therapeutic
Here,
proteins
robust
by
HCoV-OC43.
participate
activated
predispose
COVID-19.
We
enhanced
exogenous
activation,
evidence
humans