PeerJ,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12, С. e16964 - e16964
Опубликована: Март 27, 2024
Within-host
infection
dynamics
of
Omicron
dramatically
differs
from
previous
variants
SARS-CoV-2.
However,
little
is
still
known
about
which
parameters
virus-cell
interplay
contribute
to
the
observed
attenuated
replication
and
pathogenicity
Omicron.
Mathematical
models,
often
expressed
as
systems
differential
equations,
are
frequently
employed
study
various
viruses.
Adopting
such
models
for
results
in
vitro
experiments
can
be
beneficial
a
number
aspects,
model
simplification
(
e.g
.,
absence
adaptive
immune
response
innate
immunity
cells),
better
measurement
accuracy,
possibility
measure
additional
data
types
comparison
with
vivo
case.
In
this
study,
we
consider
refinement
our
previously
developed
validated
based
on
system
integro-differential
equations.
We
fit
experimental
Delta
infections
Caco-2
(human
intestinal
epithelium
model)
Calu-3
(lung
cell
lines.
The
include
information
initial
conditions,
infectious
virus
titers,
intracellular
viral
RNA
measurements
at
several
time
points
post-infection.
accurately
explains
both
lines
using
only
three
variant-
cell-line-specific
parameters.
Namely,
entry
rate
significantly
lower
Omicron,
triggers
stronger
cytokine
production
i.e
response)
infected
cells,
ultimately
making
uninfected
cells
resistant
virus.
Notably,
differences
single
parameter
rate)
insufficient
obtain
reliable
data.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
14
Опубликована: Ноя. 23, 2023
The
reduced
pathogenicity
of
the
omicron
BA.1
sub-lineage
compared
to
earlier
variants
is
well
described,
although
whether
such
attenuation
retained
for
later
like
BA.5
and
XBB
remains
controversial.
We
show
that
isolates
were
significantly
more
pathogenic
in
K18-hACE2
mice
than
a
isolate,
showing
increased
neurotropic
potential,
resulting
fulminant
brain
infection
mortality,
similar
seen
original
ancestral
isolates.
also
infected
human
cortical
organoids
greater
extent
In
brains
mice,
neurons
main
target
infection,
neuronal
progenitor
cells
immature
infected.
results
herein
suggest
evolving
may
have
increasing
potential.
Heliyon,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(9), С. e30208 - e30208
Опубликована: Апрель 25, 2024
The
rapid
emergence
of
multiple
strains
Severe
Acute
Respiratory
Syndrome
Coronavirus-2
(SARS-CoV-2)
has
sparked
profound
concerns
regarding
the
ongoing
evolution
virus
and
its
potential
impact
on
global
health.
Classified
by
World
Health
Organization
(WHO)
as
variants
concern
(VOC),
these
exhibit
heightened
transmissibility
pathogenicity,
posing
significant
challenges
to
existing
vaccine
strategies.
Despite
widespread
vaccination
efforts,
continual
SARS-CoV-2
presents
a
formidable
obstacle
achieving
herd
immunity.
Of
particular
is
coronavirus
spike
(S)
protein,
pivotal
viral
surface
protein
crucial
for
host
cell
entry
infectivity.
Mutations
within
S
have
been
shown
enhance
confer
resistance
antibody-mediated
neutralization,
undermining
efficacy
traditional
platforms.
Moreover,
undergoes
molecular
under
selective
immune
pressure,
leading
diverse
with
distinct
mutation
profiles.
This
review
underscores
urgent
need
vigilance
adaptation
in
development
efforts
combat
evolving
landscape
mutations
ensure
long-term
effectiveness
immunization
campaigns.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Окт. 9, 2024
SARS-CoV-2
JN.1
with
an
additional
L455S
mutation
on
spike
when
compared
its
parental
variant
BA.2.86
has
outcompeted
all
earlier
variants
to
become
the
dominant
circulating
variant.
Recent
studies
investigated
immune
resistance
of
but
factors
are
speculated
contribute
global
dominance,
which
remain
elusive
until
today.
Here,
we
find
that
a
higher
infectivity
than
in
differentiated
primary
human
nasal
epithelial
cells
(hNECs).
Mechanistically,
demonstrate
gained
over
associates
increased
entry
efficiency
conferred
by
and
better
cleavage
hNECs.
Structurally,
S455
altered
mode
binding
protein
ACE2
at
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 28, 2025
ABSTRACT
Here
we
investigated
whether
interferon
induced
transmembrane
protein
3
(IFITM3),
a
key
antiviral
deficient
in
certain
human
populations,
affects
interspecies
adaptation
of
SARS-CoV-2.
We
found
that
SARS-CoV-2
Beta
and
Omicron
variants
passaged
through
IFITM3-deficient
versus
wild
type
mice
exhibit
enhanced
replication
pathogenesis
this
new
host
species.
Enhancements
associated
with
amino
acid
substitutions
the
viral
genome,
suggesting
IFITM3
limits
accumulation
adaptive
mutations.
Mouse-adapted
viruses
enabled
comparative
studies
mice.
caused
lung
dysfunction
altered
cilia-associated
gene
programs,
consistent
broad
antigen
distribution
lungs.
Omicron,
which
shows
low
pathogenicity
upper
respiratory
tract
preference
humans,
replicated
to
high
nasal
titers
while
showing
restrained
spatial
lungs
diminished
inflammatory
responses
compared
Beta.
Our
findings
demonstrate
deficiency
accelerates
coronavirus
reveal
intrinsic
variant
traits
shape
tropism,
immunity,
across
hosts.
HIGHLIGHTS
is
critical
barrier
species
strains
enable
pathology
favors
nose
large
airways,
leading
mild
exhibits
replication,
driving
severe
inflammation
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июнь 7, 2024
Abstract
Monoclonal
antibody
(mAb)
therapeutics
hold
promise
for
both
preventing
and
treating
infectious
diseases,
especially
among
vulnerable
populations.
However,
the
emergence
of
various
variants
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
presents
challenges
current
mAb
treatments,
emphasizing
need
more
potent
broadly
neutralizing
antibodies.
In
this
study,
we
employed
an
unbiased
screening
approach
to
discover
antibodies
successfully
isolated
two
mAbs
from
individuals
with
only
exposure
ancestral
SARS-CoV-2.
One
these
antibodies,
CYFN1006-1,
exhibited
robust
cross-neutralization
against
a
spectrum
SARS-CoV-2
variants,
including
latest
JN.1
KP.2
consistent
IC
50
values
ranging
∼1
5
ng/mL.
Notably,
it
also
displayed
broad
neutralization
activity
SARS-CoV
related
sarbecoviruses,
such
as
WIV1,
SHC014,
RaTG13,
GD-Pangolin.
Structural
analysis
revealed
that
target
shared
hotspot
but
mutation-resistant
epitopes,
their
Fabs
locking
RBD
in
“down”
conformation
through
interactions
adjacent
RBDs,
cross-linking
Spike
trimers
into
di-trimers
block
viral
infection.
vivo
studies
conducted
JN.1-infected
hamster
model
validated
protective
efficacy
its
therapeutic
potential.
These
findings
suggest
that,
meticulous
approaches,
rare
activities
sarbecoviruses
can
be
identified
exclusively
virus
exposure.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
121(21)
Опубликована: Май 17, 2024
All
respiratory
viruses
establish
primary
infections
in
the
nasal
epithelium,
where
efficient
innate
immune
induction
may
prevent
dissemination
to
lower
airway
and
thus
minimize
pathogenesis.
Human
coronaviruses
(HCoVs)
cause
a
range
of
pathologies,
but
host
viral
determinants
disease
during
common
cold
versus
lethal
HCoV
are
poorly
understood.
We
model
initial
site
infection
using
epithelial
cells
cultured
at
an
air-liquid
interface
(ALI).
HCoV-229E,
HCoV-NL63,
human
rhinovirus-16
cold-associated
that
exhibit
unique
features
this
model:
early
antiviral
interferon
(IFN)
signaling,
IFN-mediated
clearance,
preferential
replication
temperature
(33
°C)
which
confers
muted
IFN
responses.
In
contrast,
SARS-CoV-2
MERS-CoV
encode
antagonist
proteins
clearance
cultures.
Our
study
identifies
shared
among
viruses,
highlighting
responses
as
predictive
outcomes
nasally
directed
IFNs
potential
therapeutics.
Viruses,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(1), С. 100 - 100
Опубликована: Янв. 14, 2025
Coronavirus
epidemics
have
posed
a
serious
threat
to
both
human
and
animal
health.
To
combat
emerging
infectious
diseases
caused
by
coronaviruses,
various
infection
models
been
developed
applied
in
research,
including
non-human
primate
models,
ferret
hamster
mouse
others.
Moreover,
new
approaches
utilized
develop
that
are
more
susceptible
infection.
These
include
using
viral
delivery
methods
induce
the
expression
of
receptors
tissues
employing
gene-editing
techniques
create
genetically
modified
mice.
This
has
led
successful
establishment
for
multiple
significantly
advancing
related
research.
In
contrast,
livestock
pets
can
be
infected
coronaviruses
provide
valuable
insights
when
used
as
enabling
collection
accurate
clinical
data
through
analysis
post-infection
pathological
features.
However,
despite
potential
insights,
there
is
paucity
research
pertaining
these
models.
this
review,
we
detailed
overview
recent
progress
development
cause
humans
animals
suggest
ways
which
adapted
further
enhance
their
value