bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 7, 2023
A
better
mechanistic
understanding
of
virus-host
interactions
can
help
reveal
vulnerabilities
and
identify
opportunities
for
therapeutic
interventions.
Of
particular
interest
are
essential
that
enable
production
viral
proteins,
as
those
could
target
an
early
step
in
the
virus
lifecycle.
Here,
we
use
subcellular
proteomics,
ribosome
profiling
analyses
reporter
assays
to
detect
changes
polysome
composition
protein
synthesis
during
SARS-CoV-2
(CoV2)
infection.
We
specific
translation
factors
molecular
chaperones
whose
inhibition
impairs
infectious
particle
without
major
toxicity
host.
find
CoV2
non-structural
Nsp1
selectively
enhances
through
functional
with
initiation
factor
EIF1A.
When
EIF1A
is
depleted,
more
ribosomes
initiate
from
upstream
CUG
start
codon,
inhibiting
genes
reducing
titers.
Together,
our
work
describes
multiple
dependencies
on
host
biosynthetic
networks
identifies
druggable
targets
potential
antiviral
development.
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(2), P. 256 - 256
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
In
2021,
at
the
height
of
COVID-19
pandemic,
coronavirus
research
spiked,
with
over
83,000
original
articles
related
to
word
"coronavirus"
added
online
resource
PubMed.
Just
2
years
later,
in
2023,
only
30,900
were
added.
While,
irrefutably,
funding
drastically
decreased,
a
possible
explanation
for
decrease
interest
is
that
projects
on
SARS-CoV-2,
causative
agent
COVID-19,
halted
due
challenge
establishing
good
cellular
or
animal
model
system.
Most
laboratories
do
not
have
capabilities
culture
SARS-CoV-2
'in
house'
as
this
requires
Biosafety
Level
(BSL)
3
laboratory.
Until
recently,
BSL
laboratory
endemic
coronaviruses
was
arduous
low
cytopathic
effect
isolated
cell
infection
models
and
lack
means
quantify
viral
loads.
The
purpose
review
article
compare
human
provide
an
assessment
latest
techniques
use
coronaviruses-HCoV-229E,
HCoV-OC43,
HCoV-NL63,
HCoV-HKU1-as
lower-biosafety-risk
more
pathogenic
coronaviruses-SARS-CoV-2,
SARS-CoV,
MERS-CoV.
Nucleic Acids Research,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
50(14), P. 8080 - 8092
Published: July 18, 2022
Translation
of
SARS-CoV-2-encoded
mRNAs
by
the
host
ribosomes
is
essential
for
its
propagation.
Following
infection,
early
expressed
viral
protein
NSP1
binds
ribosome,
represses
translation,
and
induces
mRNA
degradation,
while
elicits
an
anti-viral
response.
The
mechanisms
enabling
to
escape
this
multifaceted
repression
remain
obscure.
Here
we
show
that
expression
leads
destabilization
multi-exon
cellular
mRNAs,
intron-less
transcripts,
such
as
interferon
genes,
relatively
stable.
We
identified
a
conserved
precisely
located
cap-proximal
RNA
element
devoid
guanosines
confers
resistance
NSP1-mediated
translation
inhibition.
Importantly,
primary
sequence
rather
than
secondary
structure
critical
protection.
further
genomic
5'UTR
SARS-CoV-2
drives
cap-independent
promotes
in
eIF4E-independent
Torin1-resistant
manner.
Upon
expression,
enhances
translation.
However,
sub-genomic
5'UTRs
are
highly
sensitive
eIF4E
availability,
rendering
propagation
partially
Torin1.
conclude
combined
degradation
spliced
inhibition
single-exon
along
with
unique
features
present
5'UTRs,
ensure
robust
mRNAs.
These
can
be
exploited
potential
therapeutic
targets.
PLoS Pathogens,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
18(12), P. e1011041 - e1011041
Published: Dec. 19, 2022
Stress
granules
(SGs)
are
cytoplasmic
condensates
that
often
form
as
part
of
the
cellular
antiviral
response.
Despite
growing
interest
in
understanding
interplay
between
SGs
and
other
biological
viral
replication,
role
SG
formation
during
coronavirus
infection
remains
poorly
understood.
Several
proteins
from
different
coronaviruses
have
been
shown
to
suppress
upon
overexpression,
but
there
only
a
handful
studies
analyzing
coronavirus-infected
cells.
To
better
understand
inhibition
by
coronaviruses,
we
analyzed
with
human
common
cold
OC43
(HCoV-OC43)
pandemic
SARS-CoV2.
We
did
not
observe
induction
infected
cells
both
viruses
inhibited
eukaryotic
translation
initiation
factor
2α
(eIF2α)
phosphorylation
induced
exogenous
stress.
Furthermore,
SARS-CoV2
observed
sharp
decrease
levels
SG-nucleating
protein
G3BP1.
Ectopic
overexpression
nucleocapsid
(N)
non-structural
1
(Nsp1)
HCoV-OC43
formation.
The
Nsp1
arsenite-induced
eIF2α
phosphorylation,
alone
was
sufficient
cause
G3BP1
levels.
This
phenotype
dependent
on
depletion
mRNA
mediated
associated
nuclear
accumulation
TIAR.
test
overexpressing
EGFP-tagged
significant
virus
replication
compared
control
expressing
EGFP.
existence
multiple
suppression
mechanisms
conserved
suggest
may
represent
an
important
host
defense
target
ensure
efficient
replication.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(16), P. 13002 - 13002
Published: Aug. 20, 2023
Severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
is
an
enveloped
β
that
causes
disease
(COVID-19),
leading
to
a
deadly
pandemic
has
claimed
millions
of
lives
worldwide.
Like
other
coronaviruses,
the
SARS-CoV-2
genome
also
codes
for
non-structural
proteins
(NSPs).
These
NSPs
are
found
within
open
reading
frame
1a
(ORF1a)
and
1ab
(ORF1ab)
encode
NSP1
NSP11
NSP12
NSP16,
respectively.
This
study
aimed
collect
available
literature
regarding
NSP
inhibitors.
In
addition,
we
searched
natural
product
database
looking
similar
structures.
The
results
showed
structures
could
be
tested
as
potential
inhibitors
NSPs.
The EMBO Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43(2), P. 151 - 167
Published: Jan. 10, 2024
Coronaviruses
are
a
group
of
related
RNA
viruses
that
cause
respiratory
diseases
in
humans
and
animals.
Understanding
the
mechanisms
translation
regulation
during
coronaviral
infections
is
critical
for
developing
antiviral
therapies
preventing
viral
spread.
Translation
single-stranded
genome
host
cell
cytoplasm
an
essential
step
life
cycle
coronaviruses,
which
affects
cellular
mRNA
landscape
many
ways.
Here
we
discuss
various
strategies
control,
including
how
members
Betacoronavirus
genus
shut
down
suppress
innate
immune
functions,
as
well
role
non-structural
protein
1
(Nsp1)
process.
We
also
outline
fate
RNA,
considering
stress
response
triggered
infected
cells,
describe
unique
features
contribute
to
programmed
ribosomal
-1
frameshifting,
editing,
shutdown
evasion.
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Feb. 5, 2024
Following
virus
recognition
of
host
cell
receptors
and
viral
particle/genome
internalization,
viruses
replicate
in
the
via
hijacking
essential
machinery
components
to
evade
provoked
antiviral
innate
immunity
against
invading
pathogen.
Respiratory
infections
are
usually
acute
with
ability
activate
pattern
(PRRs)
in/on
cells,
resulting
production
release
interferons
(IFNs),
proinflammatory
cytokines,
chemokines,
IFN-stimulated
genes
(ISGs)
reduce
fitness
mitigate
infection.
Nevertheless,
game
between
is
a
complicated
dynamic
process,
which
they
restrict
each
other
specific
factors
maintain
their
own
advantages
win
this
game.
The
primary
role
non-structural
protein
1
(NS1
Nsp1)
influenza
A
(IAV)
pandemic
severe
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2),
respectively,
control
host-induced
immune
responses.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
genesis,
spatial
structure,
cellular
interactors,
mechanisms
underlying
unique
biological
functions
IAV
NS1
SARS-CoV-2
Nsp1
infected
cells.
We
also
highlight
both
proteins
modulating
replication
pathogenicity.
Eventually,
because
important
during
infection,
we
describe
promising
potential
as
targets
for
therapy
development
live
attenuated
vaccines
(LAV).
Conclusively,
play
an
virus–host
interactions,
replication,
pathogenesis,
pave
way
develop
novel
prophylactic
and/or
therapeutic
interventions
treatment
these
human
pathogens.
PLoS Pathogens,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(2), P. e1011535 - e1011535
Published: Feb. 9, 2024
A
better
mechanistic
understanding
of
virus-host
dependencies
can
help
reveal
vulnerabilities
and
identify
opportunities
for
therapeutic
intervention.
Of
particular
interest
are
essential
interactions
that
enable
production
viral
proteins,
as
those
could
target
an
early
step
in
the
virus
lifecycle.
Here,
we
use
subcellular
proteomics,
ribosome
profiling
analyses
reporter
assays
to
detect
changes
protein
synthesis
dynamics
during
SARS-CoV-2
(CoV2)
infection.
We
specific
translation
factors
molecular
chaperones
used
by
CoV2
promote
maturation
its
own
proteins.
These
be
targeted
inhibit
infection,
without
major
toxicity
host.
also
find
non-structural
1
(Nsp1)
cooperates
with
initiation
EIF1
1A
selectively
enhance
RNA.
When
EIF1/1A
depleted,
more
ribosomes
initiate
from
a
conserved
upstream
CUG
start
codon
found
all
genomic
subgenomic
RNAs.
This
results
higher
open
reading
frame
(uORF1)
lower
main
ORF,
altering
stoichiometry
proteins
attenuating
Replacing
AUG
strongly
inhibits
ORF
independently
Nsp1,
EIF1,
or
EIF1A.
Taken
together,
our
work
describes
multiple
on
host
biosynthetic
networks
proposes
model
dosage
control
through
Nsp1-mediated
site
selection.