bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 7, 2024
Abstract
Alongshan
virus
(ALSV)
is
a
newly
discovered
pathogen
of
the
Flaviviridae
family,
characterized
by
multi-segmented
genome
distantly
related
to
canonical
flaviviruses.
Understanding
pathogenic
mechanism
emerging
segmented
flavivirus
crucial
for
development
intervention
strategies.
Here
we
show
that
ALSV
can
infect
multiple
mammalian
cells
and
induces
expression
antiviral
genes.
Moreover,
sensitive
IFN-β
possesses
ability
counteract
type
I
IFN
response.
Mechanistically,
ALSV’s
nonstructural
protein
NSP1
binds
degrades
human
STAT2
through
an
autophagy
pathway
in
species-dependent
manner,
resulting
direct
inhibition
interferon-stimulated
genes
(ISGs).
Specifically,
methyltransferase
domain
key
sites
F175/R176
located
coiled-coil
STAT2.
NSP1-mediated
degradation
results
reduction
mitochondrial
mass
disrupting
dynamics
induce
mitophagy
inhibiting
biogenesis,
thereby
suppressing
innate
immune
Interestingly,
using
3-Methyladenine
enhancing
biogenesis
PPARγ
agonist
pioglitazone
reverse
ISGs,
suggesting
promoting
presents
effective
strategy.
Our
findings
elucidate
intricate
regulatory
crosstalk
between
host’s
response,
providing
valuable
insights
into
pathogenesis
strategy
flavivirus.
Journal of Biomedical Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
32(1)
Published: Jan. 4, 2025
Abstract
Mosquito-borne
flaviviruses
represent
a
public
health
challenge
due
to
the
high-rate
endemic
infections,
severe
clinical
outcomes,
and
potential
risk
of
emerging
global
outbreaks.
Flavivirus
disease
pathogenesis
converges
on
cellular
factors
from
vectors
hosts,
their
interactions
are
still
unclear.
Exosomes
microparticles
extracellular
vesicles
released
cells
that
mediate
intercellular
communication
necessary
for
maintaining
homeostasis;
however,
they
have
been
shown
be
involved
in
establishment
progression.
This
review
focuses
roles
mosquito-borne
flavivirus
diseases:
how
contribute
viral
cycle
completion,
cell-to-cell
transmission,
responses
such
as
inflammation,
immune
suppression,
evasion,
well
use
biomarkers
or
therapeutics
(antiviral
vaccines).
We
highlight
current
findings
concerning
functionality
different
models
dengue
virus,
Zika
yellow
fever
Japanese
encephalitis
West
Nile
virus
infections
diseases.
The
available
evidence
suggests
diverse
functions
between
constituting
novel
effectors
understanding
pathogenic
mechanisms
flaviviral
Frontiers in Physiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
Arthropods
serve
as
vectors
for
numerous
arboviruses
responsible
diseases
worldwide.
Despite
their
medical,
veterinary,
and
economic
significance,
the
interaction
between
arthropods
remains
poorly
understood.
Mitochondria
in
play
a
crucial
role
by
supplying
energy
cell
survival
viral
replication.
Some
can
replicate
within
arthropod
without
harming
host.
Successful
transmission
depends
on
efficient
replication
vector’s
tissues,
ultimately
reaching
salivary
glands
to
vertebrate
host,
including
humans,
via
blood-feeding.
This
review
summarizes
current
knowledge
of
mitochondrial
function
during
arbovirus
infection,
highlighting
gaps
compared
studies
mammals
other
pathogens
relevant
arthropods.
It
emphasizes
processes
insects
that
require
further
investigation
uncover
mechanisms
underlying
arthropod-borne
transmission.
Veterinary Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
55(1)
Published: March 5, 2024
Abstract
Bovine
viral
diarrhea
virus
(BVDV)
belongs
to
the
genus
Pestivirus
within
family
Flaviviridae
.
Mitophagy
plays
important
roles
in
virus-host
interactions.
Here,
we
provide
evidence
that
non-cytopathic
(NCP)
BVDV
shifts
balance
of
mitochondrial
dynamics
toward
fission
and
induces
mitophagy
inhibit
innate
immune
responses.
Mechanistically,
NCP
triggers
translocation
dynamin-related
protein
(Drp1)
mitochondria
stimulates
its
phosphorylation
at
Ser616,
leading
fission.
In
parallel,
BVDV-induced
complete
via
Parkin-dependent
pathway
contributes
eliminating
damaged
MAVS-
mtDNA-cGAS-mediated
immunity
responses,
mtROS-mediated
inflammatory
responses
apoptosis
initiation.
Importantly,
demonstrate
LIR
motif
E
RNS
is
essential
for
induction.
conclusion,
this
study
first
show
a
central
role
promoting
cell
survival
inhibiting
vitro.
Reviews in Medical Virology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(4)
Published: June 21, 2024
Abstract
Global
attention
is
riveted
on
neurodegenerative
diseases
due
to
their
unresolved
aetiologies
and
lack
of
efficacious
therapies.
Two
key
factors
implicated
include
mitochondrial
impairment
microglial
ageing.
Several
viral
infections,
including
Herpes
simplex
virus‐1
(HSV‐1),
human
immunodeficiency
virus
(HIV)
Epstein‐Barr
virus,
are
linked
heightened
risk
these
disorders.
Surprisingly,
numerous
studies
indicate
viruses
induce
aforementioned
precipitating
events.
Hepatitis
C
Virus,
HIV,
respiratory
syncytial
HSV‐1,
Japanese
Encephalitis
Zika
Enterovirus
71
specifically
impact
function,
leading
malfunction.
These
vital
organelles
govern
various
cell
activities
and,
under
specific
circumstances,
trigger
This
article
explores
the
role
infections
in
elucidating
pathogenesis
ailments.
Various
instigate
ageing
via
destruction,
causing
senescent
microglia
exhibit
activated
behaviour,
thereby
inducing
neuroinflammation
contributing
neurodegeneration.
Poultry Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
104(2), P. 104795 - 104795
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
As
a
significant
emerging
and
re-emerging
pathogen
in
China,
the
widely
spread
of
Duck
Tembusu
virus
(DTMUV)
caused
enormous
economic
losses
to
poultry
industry.
On
account
DTMUV
diseases'
main
symptoms
on
haemorrhagic
oophoritis,
intensive
attentions
were
focused
female
reproductive
organ.
Nevertheless,
infection
sperm
testis
manifested
that
was
an
important
vector
for
vertical
transmission
DTMUV.
In
present
study,
histopathology,
immunofluorescence
electron
microscopy
(TEM)
analysis
DTMUV-infected
duck
revealed
induced
seminiferous
epithelium
injury
via
spermatogenic
cells
vacuolization.
After
infection,
expression
autophagy-related
genes
proteins
significantly
up-regulated.
Further
TEM
discovered
different
stages
autophagic
mitophagy
structures
visible
cytoplasm
after
infection.
And
more
notably,
testicular
protein
PINK1
Parkin
increased
summary,
our
study
that,
PINK1-Parkin
pathway
mediated
activated
then
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(5), P. 1955 - 1955
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
Mitochondria
are
dynamic
organelles
that
play
crucial
roles
in
energy
production,
metabolic
balance,
calcium
homeostasis,
apoptosis,
and
innate
immunity,
key
determinants
of
cell
fate.
They
also
targets
for
viral
invasion
the
body.
Many
proteins
target
mitochondria,
controlling
mitochondrial
morphology,
metabolism,
immune
response,
thereby
achieving
evasion,
promoting
their
proliferation,
accelerating
infection
process.
Mitochondrial
quality
control
is
to
maintaining
normal
physiological
functions
homeostasis.
Dysregulation
dynamics
closely
related
development
many
diseases.
New
constantly
being
discovered.
Viruses
change
by
targeting
mitochondria
achieve
a
persistent
state
infection.
Currently,
understanding
during
limited.
Research
on
impact
provides
foundation
investigating
pathogenesis
infections,
disease
process,
identifying
potential
therapeutic
targets.
This
review
focuses
connection
between
priority
areas
research
virus-mediated
insight
into
regulation
viruses
explores
means
mitochondrial-mediated
treatment
International Journal of General Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 18, P. 967 - 980
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Preeclampsia
(PE)
is
a
severe
gestational
disorder
characterized
by
sudden
hypertension
and
proteinuria,
with
substantial
risks
to
both
mother
fetus.
This
study
aims
delineate
the
role
of
neprilysin,
metalloprotease
known
for
its
in
modulating
vasoactive
peptides,
pathophysiology
PE.
We
recruited
cohort
57
participants,
comprising
38
patients
diagnosed
PE
19
healthy
controls,
matched
demographic
clinical
characteristics.
Neprilysin
expression
was
assessed
serum
placental
tissues
through
quantitative
RT-qPCR
Western
blot
analyses.
Functional
impacts
neprilysin
modulation
were
explored
via
siRNA
knockdown
overexpression
HTR8/SVneo
cells,
followed
assessments
oxidative
stress,
mitochondrial
function,
apoptosis,
trophoblast
invasion
using
various
biochemical
assays
including
CCK-8,
DCFH-DA,
JC-1
staining,
flow
cytometry.
Our
results
demonstrate
marked
compared
controls.
Elevated
levels
positively
correlated
increased
systolic
diastolic
blood
pressures.
In
functional
assays,
alleviated
H2O2-induced
restored
improved
cell
migration
EVT
cells.
Conversely,
IGF2BP1,
regulator
mRNA
stability,
exacerbated
intensified
cellular
damage
under
stress
conditions.
The
reciprocal
regulation
IGF2BP1
highlights
critical
molecular
interplay
impacting
resilience
These
findings
establish
as
mediator
pathogenesis
PE,
where
aberrant
linked
hypertensive
symptoms
impaired
function.
interaction
between
provides
potential
therapeutic
target
mitigating
progression
suggesting
avenues
future
intervention
strategies.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: April 1, 2025
To
investigate
the
potential
anti-hepatitis
B
virus
(HBV)
activity
of
Icariside
Ⅱ
(ICS
Ⅱ),
and
elucidate
its
underlying
mitochondrial
dynamics
mechanisms.
The
study
employed
in
vivo
vitro
assays
to
evaluate
anti-HBV
effects
ICS
Ⅱ.
An
HBV
replicating
mouse
model
was
established
through
hydrodynamic
injection
pAAV/HBV1.2,
impact
on
replication
liver
toxicity
assessed.
In
cell-based
used
HBV-positive
HepG2.2.15
cells.
Cytotoxicity
determined
with
CCK-8
assay,
while
ELISA
qPCR
were
measure
HBsAg,
HBeAg,
DNA
levels.
livers
II-treated
HBV-infected
mice
taken
for
transcriptome
sequencing
screen
different
genes,
results
verified
by
Western
Blot.
Mitochondrial
morphology
visualized
using
confocal
imaging
transmission
electron
microscopy.
Key
protein
expressions
related
fission
fusion
analyzed
via
WB.
Intracellular
ROS
generation
assessed
fluorescence
staining.
found
that
exhibited
significant
both
vitro.
RNA-Seq
indicated
modulated
mRNA
levels
Fisl,
a
associated
dynamics,
during
response.
It
induced
fragmentation
enhanced
motility
Notably,
key
proteins
demonstrated
alterations
favoring
fission.
Furthermore,
effectively
reduced
production
exhibits
regulation
production.
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(12), P. 2380 - 2380
Published: Dec. 4, 2023
Mitochondria
have
been
identified
as
the
“powerhouse”
of
cell,
generating
cellular
energy,
ATP,
for
almost
seven
decades.
Research
over
time
has
uncovered
a
multifaceted
role
mitochondrion
in
processes
such
stress
signaling,
precursor
molecules,
immune
response,
and
apoptosis
to
name
few.
Dysfunctional
mitochondria
resulting
from
departure
homeostasis
results
degeneration.
Viruses
hijack
host
cell
machinery
facilitate
their
own
replication
absence
bonafide
machinery.
Replication
being
an
energy
intensive
process
necessitates
regulation
oxidative
phosphorylation
occurring
at
electron
transport
chain
generate
energy.
Mitochondria,
therefore,
can
be
attractive
therapeutic
target
by
limiting
viral
replication.
In
this
review
we
focus
on
physiology
limited
studies
highlighting
regulatory
effects
viruses
induce
chain.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(17), P. 9206 - 9206
Published: Aug. 24, 2024
Mitochondria
play
pivotal
roles
in
sustaining
various
biological
functions
including
energy
metabolism,
cellular
signaling
transduction,
and
innate
immune
responses.
Viruses
exploit
metabolic
synthesis
to
facilitate
viral
replication,
potentially
disrupting
mitochondrial
subsequently
eliciting
a
cascade
of
proinflammatory
responses
host
cells.
Additionally,
the
disruption
membranes
is
involved
regulation.
During
infections,
mitochondria
orchestrate
through
generation
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
release
DNA,
which
serves
as
an
effective
defense
mechanism
against
virus
invasion.
The
targeting
damage
may
represent
novel
approach
antiviral
intervention.
This
review
summarizes
regulatory
underlying
response
induced
by
during
providing
new
insights
for
strategies.