Essays in Biochemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
66(7), P. 915 - 934
Published: Sept. 23, 2022
Abstract
Measles,
Nipah
and
Hendra
viruses
are
severe
human
pathogens
within
the
Paramyxoviridae
family.
Their
non-segmented,
single-stranded,
negative-sense
RNA
genome
is
encapsidated
by
nucleoprotein
(N)
a
helical
nucleocapsid
that
substrate
used
viral
RNA-dependent-RNA-polymerase
(RpRd)
for
transcription
replication.
The
RpRd
complex
made
of
large
protein
(L)
phosphoprotein
(P),
latter
serving
as
an
obligate
polymerase
cofactor
chaperon
N.
Both
N
P
proteins
enriched
in
intrinsically
disordered
regions
(IDRs),
i.e.
devoid
stable
secondary
tertiary
structure.
possesses
C-terminal
IDR
(NTAIL),
while
consists
large,
N-terminal
domain
(NTD)
(CTD)
encompassing
alternating
ordered
regions.
V
W
proteins,
two
non-structural
encoded
gene
via
mechanism
co-transcriptional
edition
mRNA,
prevalently
too,
sharing
with
NTD.
They
key
players
evasion
host
antiviral
response
were
shown
to
phase
separate
form
amyloid-like
fibrils
vitro.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
available
information
on
IDRs
N,
P,
from
these
three
model
paramyxoviruses
describe
their
molecular
partnership.
We
discuss
functional
benefit
disorder
virus
replication
light
critical
role
affording
promiscuity,
multifunctionality,
fine
regulation
interaction
strength,
scaffolding
functions
promoting
liquid–liquid
separation
fibrillation.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 4, 2024
Abstract
Viruses,
as
opportunistic
intracellular
parasites,
hijack
the
cellular
machinery
of
host
cells
to
support
their
survival
and
propagation.
Numerous
viral
proteins
are
subjected
host-mediated
post-translational
modifications.
Here,
we
demonstrate
that
SARS-CoV-2
nucleocapsid
protein
(SARS2-NP)
is
SUMOylated
on
lysine
65
residue,
which
efficiently
mediates
SARS2-NP’s
ability
in
homo-oligomerization,
RNA
association,
liquid-liquid
phase
separation
(LLPS).
Thereby
innate
antiviral
immune
response
suppressed
robustly.
These
roles
can
be
achieved
through
intermolecular
association
between
SUMO
conjugation
a
newly
identified
SUMO-interacting
motif
SARS2-NP.
Importantly,
widespread
SARS2-NP
R203K
mutation
gains
novel
site
SUMOylation
further
increases
LLPS
immunosuppression.
Notably,
E3
ligase
TRIM28
responsible
for
catalyzing
SUMOylation.
An
interfering
peptide
targeting
interaction
was
screened
out
block
LLPS,
consequently
inhibit
replication
rescue
immunity.
Collectively,
these
data
critical
virulence,
therefore
provide
strategy
antagonize
SARS-CoV-2.
Annual Review of Virology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9(1), P. 285 - 306
Published: June 16, 2022
Viruses
frequently
carry
out
replication
in
specialized
compartments
within
cells.
The
effect
of
these
structures
on
virus
is
poorly
understood.
Recent
research
supports
phase
separation
as
a
foundational
principle
for
organization
cellular
components
with
the
potential
to
influence
viral
replication.
In
this
review,
described
context
formation
centers,
an
emphasis
nonsegmented
negative-strand
RNA
viruses.
Consideration
given
interplay
between
and
critical
processes
transcription
genome
replication,
role
regions
pathogen-host
interactions
discussed.
Finally,
questions
that
must
be
addressed
fully
understand
how
influences
life
cycle
are
presented,
along
information
about
new
approaches
could
used
make
important
breakthroughs
emerging
field.
New Phytologist,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
243(5), P. 1917 - 1935
Published: March 21, 2024
Summary
Positive‐strand
RNA
viruses
co‐opt
organellar
membranes
for
biogenesis
of
viral
replication
organelles
(VROs).
Tombusviruses
also
pro‐viral
cytosolic
proteins
to
VROs.
It
is
currently
not
known
what
type
molecular
organization
keeps
co‐opted
sequestered
within
membranous
In
this
study,
we
employed
tomato
bushy
stunt
virus
(TBSV)
and
carnation
Italian
ringspot
(CIRV)
–
Nicotiana
benthamiana
pathosystems
identify
biomolecular
condensate
formation
in
We
show
that
TBSV
p33
the
CIRV
p36
sequester
glycolytic
fermentation
enzymes
unique
substructures
associated
with
find
form
droplets
vitro
driven
by
intrinsically
disordered
region.
The
protein
organizes
partitioning
host
into
droplets.
VRO‐associated
condensates
are
critical
local
adenosine
triphosphate
production
support
energy
replication.
endoplasmic
reticulum
actin
filaments
meshworks
around
VRO
condensates,
contributing
composition
structure.
propose
p33/p36
organize
liquid–liquid
phase
separation
concentrated
Overall,
demonstrate
subverted
co‐exist
functions.
induce
connect
two
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
42(1), P. 111968 - 111968
Published: Dec. 26, 2022
The
leap
of
retroviruses
and
coronaviruses
from
animal
hosts
to
humans
has
led
two
ongoing
pandemics
tens
millions
deaths
worldwide.
Retrovirus
coronavirus
nucleocapsid
proteins
have
been
studied
extensively
as
potential
drug
targets
due
their
central
roles
in
virus
replication,
among
which
is
capacity
bind
respective
genomic
RNAs
for
packaging
into
nascent
virions.
This
review
focuses
on
fundamental
studies
these
how
intrinsic
abilities
condense
through
liquid-liquid
phase
separation
(LLPS)
contribute
viral
replication.
Therapeutic
targeting
condensates
methodological
advances
are
also
described
address
future
questions
contributes
International Journal of Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
18(13), P. 5103 - 5122
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
Cancer
is
a
public
health
problem
of
great
concern,
and
it
also
one
the
main
causes
death
in
world.Cancer
disease
characterized
by
dysregulation
diverse
cellular
processes,
including
avoiding
growth
inhibitory
factors,
immune
damage
promoting
metastasis,
etc.However,
precise
mechanism
tumorigenesis
tumor
progression
still
needs
to
be
further
elucidated.Formations
liquid-liquid
phase
separation
(LLPS)
condensates
are
common
strategy
for
cells
achieve
functions,
such
as
chromatin
organization,
signal
transduction,
DNA
repair
transcriptional
regulation,
etc.The
biomolecular
aggregates
formed
LLPS
mainly
driven
multivalent
weak
interactions
mediated
intrinsic
disordered
regions
(IDRs)
proteins.In
recent
years,
aberrant
separations
transition
have
been
reported
related
process
various
diseases,
neurodegenerative
diseases
cancer.Herein,
we
discussed
findings
that
regulates
tumor-related
signaling
pathways
thus
contributes
progression.We
reviewed
some
virus-associated
proteins
regulate
development
tumors
via
separation.Finally,
possible
strategies
treating
targeting
separation.
In
biological
systems,
liquid
and
solid-like
biomolecular
condensates
may
contain
the
same
molecules
but
their
behaviour,
including
movement,
elasticity,
viscosity,
is
different
on
account
of
distinct
physicochemical
properties.
As
such,
it
known
that
phase
transitions
affect
function
material
properties
can
be
tuned
by
several
factors
temperature,
concentration,
valency.
It
is,
however,
unclear
if
some
are
more
efficient
than
others
at
regulating
behaviour.
Viral
infections
good
systems
to
address
this
question
as
they
form
de
novo
part
replication
programmes.
Here,
we
used
influenza
A
virus
(IAV)
cytosolic
condensates,
AKA
viral
inclusions,
provide
a
proof
concept
condensate
hardening
via
changes
in
valency
its
components
altering
concentration
or
temperature
cell.
Liquid
IAV
inclusions
hardened
targeting
vRNP
(viral
ribonucleoprotein)
interactions
NP
(nucleoprotein)
oligomerising
molecule,
nucleozin,
both
vitro
vivo
without
affecting
host
proteome
abundance
nor
solubility.
This
study
starting
point
for
understanding
how
pharmacologically
modulate
offer
opportunities
alternative
antiviral
strategies.
Retrovirology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: April 7, 2023
Abstract
A
rapidly
evolving
understanding
of
phase
separation
in
the
biological
and
physical
sciences
has
led
to
redefining
virus-engineered
replication
compartments
many
viruses
with
RNA
genomes.
Condensation
viral,
host
genomic
subgenomic
RNAs
can
take
place
evade
innate
immunity
response
help
viral
replication.
Divergent
prompt
liquid–liquid
(LLPS)
invade
cell.
During
HIV
there
are
several
steps
involving
LLPS.
In
this
review,
we
characterize
ability
individual
partners
that
assemble
into
biomolecular
condensates
(BMCs).
Of
note,
bioinformatic
analyses
predict
models
line
published
observations.
Importantly,
BMCs
contribute
function
key
retroviral
For
example,
reverse
transcription
takes
within
nuclear
BMCs,
called
HIV-MLOs
while
during
late
steps,
nucleocapsid
acts
as
a
driver
or
scaffold
recruit
client
components
aid
assembly
progeny
virions.
Overall,
LLPS
infections
represents
newly
described
event
now
appreciated
virology
field,
also
be
considered
an
alternative
pharmacological
target
current
drug
therapies
especially
when
become
resistant
antiviral
treatment.
PLoS Computational Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(5), P. e1010652 - e1010652
Published: May 15, 2023
Liquid
condensate
droplets
with
distinct
compositions
of
proteins
and
nucleic
acids
are
widespread
in
biological
cells.
While
it
is
known
that
such
droplets,
or
compartments,
can
regulate
irreversible
protein
aggregation,
their
effect
on
reversible
self-assembly
remains
largely
unexplored.
In
this
article,
we
use
kinetic
theory
solution
thermodynamics
to
investigate
the
liquid-liquid
phase
separation
structures
well-defined
sizes
architectures.
We
find
that,
when
assembling
subunits
preferentially
partition
into
liquid
robustness
against
traps
maximum
achievable
assembly
rates
be
significantly
increased.
particular,
both
range
conditions
leading
productive
corresponding
increase
by
orders
magnitude.
analyze
rate
equation
predictions
using
simple
scaling
estimates
identify
effects
as
a
function
relevant
control
parameters.
These
results
may
elucidate
processes
underlie
normal
cellular
functions
pathogenesis,
suggest
strategies
for
designing
efficient
bottom-up
nanomaterials
applications.