C-type
lectin
CD209/DC-SIGN
and
CD209L/L-SIGN
proteins
are
distinct
cell
adhesion
pathogen
recognition
receptors
that
mediate
cellular
interactions
recognize
a
wide
range
of
pathogens,
including
viruses
such
as
SARS,
SARS-CoV-2,
bacteria,
fungi
parasites.
Pathogens
exploit
CD209
family
to
promote
infection
evade
the
immune
system.
CD209L
widely
expressed
in
SARS-CoV-2
target
organs
can
contribute
pathogenesis.
highly
susceptible
alternative
splicing
genomic
polymorphism,
which
may
influence
virus
tropism
transmission
vivo.
The
carbohydrate
domain
(CRD)
neck/repeat
region
represent
key
features
also
central
facilitating
ligand
recognition.
While
is
involved
oligomeric
dimerization,
CRD
recognizes
mannose-containing
structures
present
on
specific
glycoproteins
those
found
spike
protein.
Considering
role
related
diverse
recognition,
this
review
article
discusses
recent
advances
biochemical
characterization
their
roles
viral
uptake,
has
important
implications
understanding
host–pathogen
interaction,
pathobiology
driving
vaccine
development
SARS-CoV-2.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
6(1)
Опубликована: Июнь 11, 2021
Abstract
The
pandemic
of
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
caused
by
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
infection
has
resulted
in
an
unprecedented
setback
for
global
economy
and
health.
SARS-CoV-2
exceptionally
high
level
transmissibility
extremely
broad
tissue
tropism.
However,
the
underlying
molecular
mechanism
responsible
sustaining
this
degree
virulence
remains
largely
unexplored.
In
article,
we
review
current
knowledge
crucial
information
about
how
attaches
on
surface
host
cells
through
a
variety
receptors,
such
as
ACE2,
neuropilin-1,
AXL,
antibody–FcγR
complexes.
We
further
explain
its
spike
(S)
protein
undergoes
conformational
transition
from
prefusion
to
postfusion
with
help
proteases
like
furin,
TMPRSS2,
cathepsins.
then
ongoing
experimental
studies
clinical
trials
antibodies,
peptides,
or
small-molecule
compounds
anti-SARS-CoV-2
activity,
discuss
these
antiviral
therapies
targeting
host–pathogen
interaction
could
potentially
suppress
viral
attachment,
reduce
exposure
fusion
peptide
curtail
membrane
block
formation
six-helix
bundle
(6-HB)
core.
Finally,
specter
rapidly
emerging
variants
deserves
serious
broad-spectrum
drugs
vaccines
long-term
prevention
control
COVID-19
future.
Nature,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
607(7917), С. 97 - 103
Опубликована: Март 7, 2022
Abstract
Critical
COVID-19
is
caused
by
immune-mediated
inflammatory
lung
injury.
Host
genetic
variation
influences
the
development
of
illness
requiring
critical
care
1
or
hospitalization
2–4
after
infection
with
SARS-CoV-2.
The
GenOMICC
(Genetics
Mortality
in
Care)
study
enables
comparison
genomes
from
individuals
who
are
critically
ill
those
population
controls
to
find
underlying
disease
mechanisms.
Here
we
use
whole-genome
sequencing
7,491
compared
48,400
discover
and
replicate
23
independent
variants
that
significantly
predispose
COVID-19.
We
identify
16
new
associations,
including
within
genes
involved
interferon
signalling
(
IL10RB
PLSCR1
),
leucocyte
differentiation
BCL11A
)
blood-type
antigen
secretor
status
FUT2
).
Using
transcriptome-wide
association
colocalization
infer
effect
gene
expression
on
severity,
evidence
implicates
multiple
genes—including
reduced
a
membrane
flippase
ATP11A
increased
mucin
MUC1
)—in
disease.
Mendelian
randomization
provides
support
causal
roles
for
myeloid
cell
adhesion
molecules
SELE
,
ICAM5
CD209
coagulation
factor
F8
all
which
potentially
druggable
targets.
Our
results
broadly
consistent
multi-component
model
pathophysiology,
at
least
two
distinct
mechanisms
can
life-threatening
disease:
failure
control
viral
replication;
an
enhanced
tendency
towards
pulmonary
inflammation
intravascular
coagulation.
show
between
cases
highly
efficient
detection
therapeutically
relevant
Frontiers in Immunology,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Июль 21, 2021
COVID-19
is
a
contagious
viral
disease
caused
by
SARS-CoV-2
that
led
to
an
ongoing
pandemic
with
massive
global
health
and
socioeconomic
consequences.
The
characterized
primarily,
but
not
exclusively,
respiratory
clinical
manifestations
ranging
from
mild
common
cold
symptoms,
including
cough
fever,
severe
distress
multi-organ
failure.
Macrophages,
heterogeneous
group
of
yolk-sac
derived,
tissue-resident
mononuclear
phagocytes
complex
ontogeny
present
in
all
mammalian
organs,
play
critical
roles
developmental,
homeostatic
host
defense
processes
tissue-dependent
plasticity.
In
case
infection,
they
are
responsible
for
early
pathogen
recognition,
initiation
resolution
inflammation,
as
well
repair
tissue
damage.
Monocytes,
bone-marrow
derived
blood-resident
phagocytes,
recruited
under
pathological
conditions
such
infections
the
affected
defend
organism
against
invading
pathogens
aid
efficient
inflammation.
Given
their
pivotal
function
potential
danger
posed
dysregulated
hyperinflammation,
understanding
monocyte
macrophage
phenotypes
key
tackling
disease's
mechanisms.
Here,
we
outline
current
knowledge
on
monocytes
macrophages
homeostasis
summarize
concepts
findings
role
COVID-19.
While
blood
patients
moderate
inflammatory,
interferon-stimulated
gene
(ISG)-driven
phenotype,
cellular
dysfunction
epitomized
loss
HLA-DR
expression
induction
S100
alarmin
dominant
feature
disease.
Pulmonary
infiltrating
inflammatory
hyperactivated
state
resulting
detrimental
loop
pro-inflammatory
cytokine
release
recruitment
cytotoxic
effector
cells
thereby
exacerbating
damage
at
site
infection.
ACS Central Science,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
7(7), С. 1156 - 1165
Опубликована: Июнь 30, 2021
As
the
COVID-19
pandemic
continues
to
spread,
investigating
processes
underlying
interactions
between
SARS-CoV-2
and
its
hosts
is
of
high
importance.
Here,
we
report
identification
CD209L/L-SIGN
related
protein
CD209/DC-SIGN
as
receptors
capable
mediating
entry
into
human
cells.
Immunofluorescence
staining
tissues
revealed
prominent
expression
CD209L
in
lung
kidney
epithelia
endothelia.
Multiple
biochemical
assays
using
a
purified
recombinant
spike
receptor-binding
domain
(S-RBD)
or
S1
encompassing
both
N
termal
RBD
ectopically
expressed
CD209
that
interact
with
S-RBD.
contains
two
N-glycosylation
sequons,
at
sites
N92
N361,
but
determined
only
site
occupied.
Removal
this
enhances
binding
S-RBD
CD209L.
also
interacts
ACE2,
suggesting
role
for
heterodimerization
ACE2
infection
cell
types
where
are
present.
Furthermore,
demonstrate
endothelial
cells
permissive
infection,
interference
activity
by
knockdown
strategy
soluble
inhibits
virus
entry.
Our
observations
serve
alternative
disease-relevant
types,
including
vascular
system.
This
property
particularly
important
has
low
absent
may
have
implications
antiviral
drug
development.
Nature Microbiology,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
6(10), С. 1219 - 1232
Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2021
The
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
pandemic
has
claimed
millions
of
lives
and
caused
a
global
economic
crisis.
No
effective
antiviral
drugs
are
currently
available
to
treat
infections
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
2
(SARS-CoV-2).
medical
need
imposed
by
the
spurred
unprecedented
research
efforts
study
biology.
Every
virus
depends
on
cellular
host
factors
pathways
for
successful
replication.
These
proviral
represent
attractive
targets
therapy
as
they
genetically
more
stable
than
viral
may
be
shared
among
related
viruses.
application
various
'omics'
technologies
led
rapid
discovery
that
required
completion
SARS-CoV-2
life
cycle.
In
this
Review,
we
summarize
insights
into
infection
were
mainly
obtained
using
functional
genetic
interactome
screens.
We
discuss
processes
important
cycle,
well
parallels
with
non-coronaviruses.
Finally,
highlight
could
targeted
clinically
approved
molecules
in
clinical
trials
potential
therapies
COVID-19.
Proviral
infection,
replication
COVID-19
reviewed.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
22(3), С. 992 - 992
Опубликована: Янв. 20, 2021
The
occurrence
of
the
novel
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus-2
(SARS-CoV-2),
responsible
for
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVD-19),
represents
a
catastrophic
threat
to
global
health.
Protruding
from
viral
surface
is
densely
glycosylated
spike
(S)
protein,
which
engages
angiotensin-converting
enzyme
2
(ACE2)
mediate
host
cell
entry.
However,
studies
have
reported
susceptibility
in
intra-
and
extrapulmonary
immune
non-immune
cells
lacking
ACE2,
suggesting
that
S
protein
may
exploit
additional
receptors
infection.
Studies
demonstrated
interactions
between
innate
system,
including
C-lectin
type
(CLR),
toll-like
(TLR)
neuropilin-1
(NRP1),
receptor
glucose
regulated
78
(GRP78).
Recognition
carbohydrate
moieties
clustered
on
drive
receptor-dependent
internalization,
accentuate
immunopathological
inflammation,
allow
systemic
spread
infection,
independent
ACE2.
Furthermore,
targeting
TLRs,
CLRs,
other
(Ezrin
dipeptidyl
peptidase-4)
do
not
directly
engage
SARS-CoV-2
but
contribute
augmented
anti-viral
immunity
clearance,
represent
therapeutic
targets
against
COVID-19.