Processing of Genomic RNAs by Dicer in Bat Cells Limits SARS-CoV-2 Replication
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2025
ABSTRACT
Bats
are
reservoirs
for
numerous
viruses
that
cause
serious
diseases
in
other
animals
and
humans.
Several
mechanisms
proposed
to
contribute
the
tolerance
of
bats
these
pathogens.
This
study
investigates
response
bat
cells
double-stranded
RNA
generated
by
SARS-CoV-2
replication.
Here,
we
found
involvement
Dicer
processing
viral
genomic
RNAs
during
infection.
Examining
sequencing
infected
cells,
small-interfering
(siRNA)-like
fragments
were
derived
from
RNAs.
Depletion
showed
a
reduction
an
increase
loads
suggesting
unlike
mammals,
may
use
limit
prompted
exploration
key
dsRNA
sensors
cells.
Our
analysis
significant
upregulation
OAS1
MX1
dsRNA,
while
PKR
levels
remained
low,
alternative
dsRNA-response
present
eschew
common
PKR-based
system.
These
results
further
show
how
employ
distinct
strategies
antiviral
defense
tolerating
infections.
They
suggest
bats,
function
not
observed
mammals.
highlights
mechanism
originating
evolve
features
could
extreme
responses
such
as
is
seen
with
SARS-CoV-2.
GRAPHICAL
SUMMARY
Язык: Английский
Bat adaptations in inflammation and cell death regulation contribute to viral tolerance
mBio,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 21, 2025
ABSTRACT
Bats
are
reservoirs
for
multiple
viruses,
some
of
which
known
to
cause
global
disease
outbreaks.
Virus
spillovers
from
bats
have
been
implicated
in
zoonotic
transmission.
Some
bat
species
can
tolerate
viral
infections,
such
as
infections
with
coronaviruses
and
paramyxoviruses,
better
than
humans
less
clinical
consequences.
Bat
speculated
evolved
alongside
these
pathogens,
adaptations
within
the
immune
system
considered
be
associated
tolerance.
Inflammation
cell
death
response
virus
prime
human
immunopathology.
Unlike
humans,
mitigate
infection-induced
inflammation.
Inflammatory
pathways
necroptosis
pyroptosis
immunopathology
during
but
their
regulation
remains
understudied.
This
review
focuses
on
inflammation
bats.
We
also
provide
a
perspective
possible
contribution
death-regulating
proteins,
caspases
gasdermins,
modulating
tissue
damage
Understanding
role
responses
valuable
insights
managing
future
outbreaks,
addressing
severity,
improving
pandemic
preparedness.
Язык: Английский
Processing of genomic RNAs by Dicer in bat cells limits SARS-CoV-2 replication
Virology Journal,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
22(1)
Опубликована: Март 25, 2025
Bats
are
reservoirs
for
numerous
viruses
that
cause
serious
diseases
in
other
animals
and
humans.
Several
mechanisms
proposed
to
contribute
the
tolerance
of
bats
these
pathogens.
This
study
investigates
response
bat
cells
double-stranded
RNA
generated
by
SARS-CoV-2
replication.
Here,
we
found
involvement
Dicer
processing
viral
genomic
RNAs
during
infection.
Examining
sequencing
infected
cells,
small-interfering
(siRNA)-like
fragments
were
derived
from
RNAs.
Depletion
showed
a
reduction
an
increase
loads
suggesting
unlike
mammals,
may
use
limit
prompted
exploration
key
dsRNA
sensors
cells.
Our
analysis
significant
upregulation
OAS1
MX1
dsRNA,
while
PKR
levels
remained
low,
alternative
dsRNA-response
present
eschew
common
PKR-based
system.
These
results
further
show
how
employ
distinct
strategies
antiviral
defense
tolerating
infections.
They
suggest
bats,
function
not
observed
mammals.
highlights
mechanism
originating
evolve
features
could
extreme
responses
such
as
is
seen
with
SARS-CoV-2.
Язык: Английский
Extensive longevity and DNA virus-driven adaptation in nearctic Myotis bats
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 11, 2024
Abstract
The
genus
Myotis
is
one
of
the
largest
clades
bats,
and
exhibits
some
most
extreme
variation
in
lifespans
among
mammals
alongside
unique
adaptations
to
viral
tolerance
immune
defense.
To
study
evolution
longevity-associated
traits
infectious
disease,
we
generated
near-complete
genome
assemblies
cell
lines
for
8
closely
related
species
.
Using
genome-wide
screens
positive
selection,
analyses
structural
variation,
functional
experiments
primary
lines,
identify
new
patterns
adaptation
contributing
longevity,
cancer
resistance,
interactions
bats.
We
find
that
bats
have
significant
risk
across
demonstrate
a
DNA
damage
response
cells
long-lived
M.
lucifugus
also
evidence
abundant
viruses
-
but
not
RNA
other
sharp
contrast
with
mammals,
potentially
role
as
reservoirs
zoonoses.
Together,
our
results
how
genomics
derived
from
diverse
taxa
uncover
molecular
bases
non-model
organisms.
Язык: Английский