Current Biology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
32(7), P. 1511 - 1522.e6
Published: March 3, 2022
Most
antiviral
proteins
recognize
specific
features
of
viruses.
In
contrast,
the
recently
described
factor
retroCHMP3
interferes
with
"host
endosomal
complexes
required
for
transport"
(ESCRT)
pathway
to
inhibit
budding
enveloped
RetroCHMP3
arose
independently
on
multiple
occasions
via
duplication
and
truncation
gene
encoding
ESCRT-III
CHMP3.
However,
since
ESCRT
is
essential
cellular
membrane
fission
reactions,
inhibition
potentially
cytotoxic.
This
raises
fundamental
questions
about
how
hosts
can
repurpose
core
functions
into
without
incurring
a
fitness
cost
due
excess
toxicity.
We
reveal
evolutionary
process
detoxification
in
New
World
monkeys
using
combination
ancestral
reconstructions,
cytotoxicity,
virus
release
assays.
A
duplicated,
full-length
copy
ancestors
provides
modest
while
exhibiting
subtle
cytotoxicity.
Ancient
then
accumulated
mutations
that
reduced
cytotoxicity
but
preserved
before
truncating
stop
codon
more
recent
squirrel
monkeys,
resulting
potent
inhibition.
species
where
copies
still
exist,
their
artificial
generated
virus-budding
inhibitors
little
revealing
potential
future
defenses
modern
species.
addition,
we
discovered
restricts
LINE-1
retrotransposition,
different
challenges
genome
integrity
might
explain
independent
origins
converge
new
immune
functions.
Journal of Medical Virology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
96(2)
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Abstract
Membrane‐associated
RING‐CH
(MARCH)
family
proteins
were
recently
reported
to
inhibit
viral
replication
through
multiple
modes.
Previous
work
showed
that
human
MARCH8
blocked
Ebola
virus
(EBOV)
glycoprotein
(GP)
maturation.
Our
study
here
demonstrates
MARCH1
and
MARCH2
share
a
similar
pattern
in
restricting
EBOV
GP‐pseudotyped
infection.
Human
retain
GP
at
the
trans
‐Golgi
network,
reduce
its
cell
surface
display,
impair
virions
infectivity.
Furthermore,
we
uncover
host
proprotein
convertase
furin
could
interact
with
MARCH1/2
intracellularly.
Importantly,
P
domain
is
verified
be
recognized
by
MARCH1/2/8,
which
critical
for
their
blocking
activities.
Besides,
bovine
murine
also
proteolytic
processing.
Altogether,
our
findings
confirm
of
different
mammalian
origins
relatively
conserved
feature
cleavage,
provide
clues
subsequent
MARCHs
antiviral
studies
may
facilitate
development
novel
strategies
antagonize
enveloped
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: July 6, 2022
Exosomes
are
nano-sized
vesicles
secreted
by
various
cells
into
the
intra
and
extracellular
space
hence
is
an
integral
part
of
biological
fluids
including
milk.
In
last
few
decades,
many
research
groups
have
proved
potential
milk
exosomes
as
a
sustainable,
economical
non-immunogenic
drug
delivery
therapeutic
agent
against
different
pathological
conditions.
However,
its
anti-viral
properties
still
remain
to
be
unearthed.Here,
we
been
able
isolate,
purify
characterize
derived
from
Cow
(CME)
Goat
(GME)
further
studied
antiviral
Dengue
virus
(DENV),
Newcastle
Disease
Virus
strain
Komarov
(NDV-K)
Human
Immunodeficiency
(HIV-1)
using
in-vitro
infection
system.TEM,
NTA
DLS
analysis
validated
appropriate
size
isolated
cow
goat
(30-150
nm).
Real-time
PCR
immunoblotting
results
confirmed
presence
several
exosomal
miRNAs
protein
markers.
Our
findings
suggest
that
GME
significantly
decreased
infectivity
DENV.
addition,
reduces
DENV
replication
reduced
secretion
mature
virions.
Furthermore,
heat
inactivation
did
not
show
any
inhibition
on
infection,
replication,
RNase
treatment
abrogates
indicating
direct
role
in
inhibition.
addition
inhibited
NDV-K,
but
HIV-1,
suggesting
mediated
activity
might
specific.This
study
demonstrates
opens
new
avenues
for
development
exosome-based
therapies
treat
viral
diseases.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
22(15), P. 8001 - 8001
Published: July 27, 2021
Since
the
discovery
of
human
T-cell
leukemia
virus-1
(HTLV-1),
cellular
and
animal
models
have
provided
invaluable
contributions
in
knowledge
viral
infection,
transmission
progression
HTLV-associated
diseases.
HTLV-1
is
causative
agent
aggressive
adult
leukemia/lymphoma
inflammatory
diseases
such
as
associated
myelopathy/tropical
spastic
paraparesis
(HAM/TSP).
Cell
contribute
to
defining
role
HTLV
proteins,
well
mechanisms
cell-to-cell
virus.
Otherwise,
selected
engineered
are
currently
applied
recapitulate
vivo
pathogenesis
verify
effectiveness
therapy
host
immune
response.
Here
we
review
current
cell
for
studying
virus-host
interaction,
restriction
factors
pathway
deregulation
mediated
by
products.
We
most
effective
investigate
HTLV-1-associated
transgenic
humanized
mice,
rabbit
monkey
models.
Finally,
summarize
studies
on
STLV
BLV,
two
closely
related
viruses
animals.
The
recent
anticancer
HAM/TSP
therapies
also
discussed
view
reliable
experimental
that
may
accelerate
translation
from
findings
infected
patients.
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(3), P. 420 - 420
Published: March 9, 2024
HIV-1
encodes
four
accesory
proteins
in
addition
to
its
structural
and
regulatory
genes.
Uniquely
amongst
them,
Vpr
is
abundantly
present
within
virions,
meaning
it
poised
exert
various
biological
effects
on
the
host
cell
upon
delivery.
In
this
way,
contributes
towards
establishment
of
a
successful
infection,
as
evidenced
by
extent
which
depends
factor
achieve
full
pathogenicity
vivo.
Although
HIV
infects
types
organism,
CD4+
T
cells
are
preferentially
targeted
since
they
highly
permissive
productive
concomitantly
bringing
about
hallmark
immune
dysfunction
that
accompanies
spread.
The
last
several
decades
have
seen
unprecedented
progress
unraveling
activities
possesses
at
molecular
scale,
increasingly
underscoring
importance
viral
component.
Nevertheless,
remains
controversial
whether
some
these
advances
bear
vivo
relevance,
commonly
employed
cellular
models
significantly
differ
from
primary
lymphocytes.
One
prominent
example
“established”
ability
induce
G2
cycle
arrest,
with
enigmatic
physiological
relevance
infected
objective
review
discoveries
their
context
illustrate
mechanisms
whereby
supports
infection
cells,
whilst
identifying
findings
require
validation
physiologically
relevant
models.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(4), P. 1561 - 1561
Published: Feb. 12, 2025
The
apolipoprotein
B
mRNA
editing
enzyme
catalytic
polypeptide-like
3
(APOBEC3/A3)
family
of
cytosine
deaminases
serves
as
a
key
innate
immune
barrier
against
invading
retroviruses
and
endogenous
retroelements.
A3
family's
restriction
activity
these
parasites
primarily
arises
from
their
ability
to
catalyze
cytosine-to-uracil
conversions,
resulting
in
genome
the
accumulation
lethal
mutations
viral
genomes.
Additionally,
non-editing
mechanisms,
including
deaminase-independent
pathways,
such
blocking
reverse
transcription,
have
been
proposed
antiviral
strategies
employed
by
proteins.
Although
factors
can
influence
infection
progression,
determinants
that
govern
A3-mediated
are
critical
shaping
retroviral
outcomes.
This
review
examines
interactions
between
retroviruses,
specifically
human
immunodeficiency
virus
type
1
T-cell
leukemia
1,
proteins
better
understand
how
activities
contribute
trajectory
infections.
Journal of Virology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 13, 2025
ABSTRACT
Endogenous
retroviruses
(ERVs)
are
chromosomally
integrated
viral
copies
that
represent
relics
of
past
infections.
Analysis
the
sequenced
genomes
17
mouse
strains,
Mus
musculus
subspecies,
and
spretus
identified
29
ERVs
mammary
tumor
viruses
(MMTVs),
termed
Mtvs
.
The
15
laboratory
each
present
in
multiple
strains
reflecting
their
common
breeding
history;
most
predate
development
inbred
were
likely
acquired
by
domesticus
progenitors
but
have
no
orthologs
wild
mice,
whereas
four,
including
intact
Mtv1
,
endogenized
more
recently.
One
14
found
mice
was
distributed
over
a
broad
geographic
range
southeast
Asia.
Most
full-length,
with
open
reading
frames,
from
many
an
unusual
envelope
deletion
corresponding
to
intron
rem
accessory
gene,
suggesting
its
derivation
spliced
MMTV
cDNAs.
These
deleted
envs
globally
show
subspecies-specific
sequence
variation
consistent
recurrent
generation.
highly
variable
sag
responsible
for
resistance
exogenous
infection,
exhibits
evidence
recombination
as
well
positive
selection,
role
antiviral
defense.
In
contrast,
spread
populations
is
not
marked
active
arms
race
pitting
against
cellular
receptor.
Thus,
acquisition
potentially
disease-inducing
recent
ongoing
process
accompanied
recombination,
deletion.
IMPORTANCE
inserted
into
host
chromosomes,
producing
fossil
record
infections
virus-host
co-adaptations.
(
)
all
sister
species,
strain
origins
M.
although
widely
shared
among
none
these
mice.
Among
only
one
showed
distribution.
All
subspecies
carry
large
processed
mRNA
gene;
such
derive
mRNA.
Mtv
gene
infection
under
purifying
selection
has
been
subject
receptor
genetic
conflicts.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: July 29, 2021
Host
restriction
factors
affect
different
phases
of
a
viral
life
cycle,
contributing
to
innate
immunity
as
the
first
line
defense
against
viruses,
including
HIV-1.
These
are
constitutively
expressed,
but
triggered
upon
infection
by
interferons.
Both
pre-integration
and
post-integration
events
HIV-1
cycle
appear
play
distinct
roles
in
induction
interferon-stimulated
genes
(ISGs),
many
which
encode
antiviral
factors.
However,
counteracts
mechanisms
mediated
these
through
its
encoded
components.
Here,
we
review
recent
findings
pathways
that
lead
ISGs,
employed
such
IFITMs,
APOBEC3s,
MX2,
ISG15
preventing
replication.
We
also
reflect
on
current
understanding
counter-mechanisms
evade
immune
responses
overcome
host
Overall,
this
mini-review
provides
insights
into
HIV-1-host
cross
talk
bridging
between
intracellular
research
avenues
field
therapeutic
interventions
Genome Biology and Evolution,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(12)
Published: Nov. 21, 2023
The
innate
immune
system
of
mammals
is
formed
by
a
complex
web
interacting
proteins,
which
together
constitute
the
first
barrier
entry
for
infectious
pathogens.
Genes
from
E3-ubiquitin
ligase
tripartite
motif
(TRIM)
family
have
been
shown
to
play
an
important
role
in
restricting
activity
different
retrovirus
species.
For
example,
TRIM5
and
TRIM22
both
associated
with
HIV
restriction
are
regarded
as
crucial
parts
antiretroviral
machinery
mammals.
Our
analyses
positive
selection
corroborate
great
significance
these
genes
some
groups
However,
we
also
show
that
many
species
lack
altogether.
By
analyzing
large
number
mammalian
genomes,
here
provide
comprehensive
view
evolution
eutherians,
showcasing
pattern
accumulation
TRIM
has
dissimilar
across
orders.
data
suggest
differences
caused
evolutionary
plasticity
adapted
use
strategies
combat
infections.
Altogether,
our
results
insights
into
representative
factors,
highlighting
example
adaptive
idiosyncratic
system.