Post-translational modifications as a key mechanism for herpes simplex virus type I evasion of host innate immunity
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16
Опубликована: Фев. 11, 2025
Herpes
simplex
virus
type
1
(HSV-1)
is
a
DNA
that
infects
humans
and
establishes
long-term
latency
within
the
host.
Throughout
its
prolonged
interaction
with
host,
HSV-1
evades
innate
immune
system
by
encoding
own
proteins.
Post-translational
modifications
(PTMs)
of
these
proteins
play
crucial
roles
in
their
function,
activity,
interactions
other
factors
modifying
specific
amino
acids,
thereby
enabling
diverse
range
protein
functions.
This
review
explores
mechanisms
PTMs
HSV-1-encoded
proteins,
such
as
phosphorylation,
ubiquitination,
deamidation,
SUMOylation,
during
infection
latency.
These
are
essential
for
suppressing
host
immunity,
facilitating
viral
replication,
elucidating
crosstalk
among
various
post-translational
modifications.
Язык: Английский
Co‐expression of HSV‐1 ICP34.5 enhances the expression of gene delivered by self‐amplifying RNA and mitigates its immunogenicity
FEBS Open Bio,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 9, 2025
Self‐amplifying
RNA
(saRNA)
vectors
have
garnered
significant
attention
for
their
potential
in
transient
recombinant
protein
expression
and
vaccination
strategies.
These
are
notable
safety
the
ability
to
produce
high
levels
of
from
minimal
input
templates,
offering
a
promising
avenue
gene
therapy
applications.
Despite
advantages,
saRNA
face
critical
challenge
propensity
trigger
robust
innate
immune
response.
The
presence
double‐stranded
intermediates
during
replication
activates
pattern
recognition
receptors
(PRRs),
leading
activation
kinase
R
(PKR)
interferon
(IFN)
signaling,
which
can
result
general
translational
shutdown
within
host
cell.
To
mitigate
stimulatory
effects
on
PRRs
enhance
translation
efficiency
saRNA,
this
study
employs
saRNA‐encoding
HSV‐1
neurovirulence
ICP34.5,
is
known
its
counteract
PKR
activation,
potentially
improving
saRNA.
It
was
shown
that
ICP34.5
clearly
mediated
eukaryotic
initiation
factor
2
alpha
subunit
(eIF2α)
dephosphorylation
suppression
responses
vitro
,
enhanced
saRNA‐encoded
genes.
application
incorporating
offers
more
efficient
cost‐effective
solution
production
proteins
development
vaccines.
This
strategy
could
revolutionize
fields
where
utilization
envisioned,
particularly
neurotropic
disease
applications
may
offer
additional
benefits.
Язык: Английский
The relationship between ferroptosis and respiratory infectious diseases: a novel landscape for therapeutic approach
Frontiers in Immunology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16
Опубликована: Март 18, 2025
Respiratory
infectious
diseases,
particularly
those
caused
by
respiratory
viruses,
have
the
potential
to
lead
global
pandemics,
thereby
posing
significant
threats
public
and
human
health.
Historically,
primary
treatment
for
bacterial
infections
has
been
antibiotic
therapy,
while
severe
cases
of
viral
predominantly
managed
controlling
inflammatory
cytokine
storms.
Ferroptosis
is
a
novel
form
programmed
cell
death
that
distinct
from
apoptosis
autophagy.
In
recent
years,
Recent
studies
demonstrated
ferroptosis
plays
regulatory
role
in
various
indicating
targeting
may
represent
approach
these
conditions.
This
article
summarized
toxic
mechanisms
underlying
ferroptosis,
its
relationship
with
action,
current
strategies.
Particular
attentions
were
given
interplay
between
Mycobacterium
tuberculosis,
Epstein-Barr
virus,
acute
syndrome
coronavirus-2,
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa,
dengue
influenza
virus
herpes
simplex
type1infection.
A
deeper
understanding
will
not
only
advance
our
knowledge
infection-related
pathophysiology
but
also
provide
theoretical
foundation
development
therapeutic
Targeting
pathways
represents
promising
infections,
clinical
translational
implications.
Язык: Английский