Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: Jan. 2, 2018
The
autoimmune
disorder
Aicardi-Goutières
syndrome
(AGS)
is
characterized
by
a
constitutive
type
I
interferon
response.
SAMHD1
possesses
both
dNTPase
and
RNase
activities
mutations
in
cause
AGS;
however,
how
SAMHD1-deficiency
causes
the
response
patients
with
AGS
remains
unknown.
Here,
we
show
that
endogenous
RNA
substrates
accumulated
absence
of
act
as
major
immunogenic
source
for
Reconstitution
SAMHD1-negative
human
cells
wild-type
but
not
RNase-defective
abolishes
spontaneous
induction.
We
further
identify
PI3K/AKT/IRF3
signaling
pathway
essential
SAMHD1-deficient
monocytic
cells.
Treatment
PI3K
or
AKT
inhibitors
dramatically
reduces
signatures
Moreover,
SAMHD1/AKT1
double
knockout
relieves
to
levels
observed
Identification
AGS-related
sensing
provides
critical
insights
into
molecular
pathogenesis
interferonopathies
such
overlapping
disorders.
Annual Review of Immunology,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
35(1), P. 313 - 336
Published: March 30, 2017
Protective
immune
responses
to
viral
infection
are
initiated
by
innate
sensors
that
survey
extracellular
and
intracellular
space
for
foreign
nucleic
acids.
The
existence
of
these
raises
fundamental
questions
about
self/nonself
discrimination
because
the
abundance
self-DNA
self-RNA
occupy
same
compartments.
Recent
advances
have
revealed
enzymes
metabolize
or
modify
endogenous
acids
essential
preventing
inappropriate
activation
antiviral
response.
In
this
review,
we
discuss
rare
human
diseases
caused
dysregulated
acid
sensing,
focusing
primarily
on
We
summarize
lessons
learned
from
disorders,
rationalize
in
context
evolution,
propose
framework
may
also
apply
a
number
more
common
autoimmune
which
underlying
genetics
mechanisms
not
yet
fully
understood.
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
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
115(16)
Published: April 2, 2018
Sterile
alpha
motif
and
HD-domain-containing
protein
1
(SAMHD1)
blocks
replication
of
retroviruses
certain
DNA
viruses
by
reducing
the
intracellular
dNTP
pool.
SAMHD1
has
been
suggested
to
down-regulate
IFN
inflammatory
responses
viral
infections,
although
functions
mechanisms
in
modulating
innate
immunity
remain
unclear.
Here,
we
show
that
suppresses
immune
infections
stimuli
inhibiting
nuclear
factor-κB
(NF-κB)
activation
type
I
interferon
(IFN-I)
induction.
Compared
with
control
cells,
infection
SAMHD1-silenced
human
monocytic
cells
or
primary
macrophages
Sendai
virus
(SeV)
HIV-1,
treatment
stimuli,
induces
significantly
higher
levels
NF-κB
IFN-I
Exogenous
expression
reconstitution
knockout
induction
SeV
stimuli.
Mechanistically,
inhibits
interacting
NF-κB1/2
phosphorylation
inhibitory
IκBα.
also
interacts
inhibitor-κB
kinase
ε
(IKKε)
regulatory
factor
7
(IRF7),
leading
suppression
pathway
IKKε-mediated
IRF7
phosphorylation.
Interactions
endogenous
proteins
were
validated
macrophages.
Comparing
splenocytes
from
heterozygous
mice,
further
confirmed
SAMHD1-mediated
activation,
suggesting
an
evolutionarily
conserved
property
SAMHD1.
Our
findings
reveal
down-regulating
highlighting
importance
antiviral
immunity.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: July 23, 2019
Abstract
Combining
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
(scRNA-seq)
with
upstream
cell
preservation
procedures
such
as
cryopreservation
or
methanol
fixation
has
recently
become
more
common.
By
separating
handling
and
preparation,
from
downstream
library
generation,
scRNA-seq
workflows
are
flexible
manageable.
However,
the
inherent
transcriptomic
changes
associated
how
they
may
bias
further
analysis
remain
unknown.
Here,
we
present
a
side-by-side
droplet-based
analysis,
comparing
gold
standard
–
fresh
cells
to
three
different
workflows:
dimethyl
sulfoxide
based
cryopreservation,
CellCover
reagent.
Cryopreservation
proved
be
most
robust
protocol,
maximizing
both
integrity
low
background
ambient
RNA.
Importantly,
gene
expression
profiles
correlated
those
of
cryopreserved
cells.
Such
similarities
were
consistently
observed
across
tested
lines
(R
≥
0.97),
monocyte-derived
macrophages
=
0.97)
immune
0.99).
In
contrast,
showed
an
increased
overall
lower
correlation
Thus,
our
results
demonstrate
superiority
over
other
methods.
We
expect
comparative
study
provide
omics
researchers
invaluable
support
when
integrating
into
their
studies.
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.
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
10(1), P. 36 - 36
Published: Jan. 13, 2018
Viruses
exploit
the
host
and
induce
drastic
metabolic
changes
to
ensure
an
optimal
environment
for
replication
production
of
viral
progenies.
In
response,
has
developed
diverse
countermeasures
sense
limit
these
alterations
combat
infection.
One
such
mechanism
is
through
interferon
signaling.
Interferons
are
cytokines
that
enhances
transcription
hundreds
interferon-stimulated
genes
(ISGs)
whose
products
key
players
in
innate
immune
response
addition
their
direct
targeting
components,
interferons
ISGs
exert
profound
effects
on
cellular
metabolism.
Recent
studies
have
started
illuminate
specific
role
rewiring
metabolism
activate
cells
This
review
reflects
our
current
understanding
complex
networking
occurs
between
virus
at
interface
metabolism,
with
a
focus
particular,
cholesterol-25-hydroxylase
(CH25H),
spermidine/spermine
acetyltransferase
1
(SAT1),
indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase
(IDO1)
sterile
alpha
motif
histidine/aspartic
acid
domain-containing
protein
(SAMHD1),
which
were
recently
discovered
modulate
events
consequently
deter
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.