PLoS Pathogens,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
19(10), С. e1011735 - e1011735
Опубликована: Окт. 16, 2023
SARS-CoV-2
causes
COVID-19,
an
infectious
disease
with
symptoms
ranging
from
a
mild
cold
to
severe
pneumonia,
inflammation,
and
even
death.
Although
strong
inflammatory
responses
are
major
factor
in
causing
morbidity
mortality,
superinfections
bacteria
during
COVID-19
often
cause
bacteremia
sepsis.
Aberrant
immune
might
underlie
increased
sensitivity
but
the
mechanisms
remain
unclear.
Here
we
investigated
whether
directly
suppresses
bacteria.
We
studied
functionality
of
human
dendritic
cells
(DCs)
towards
variety
bacterial
triggers
after
exposure
Spike
(S)
protein
primary
isolate
(hCoV-19/Italy).
Notably,
pre-exposure
DCs
either
S
or
led
reduced
type
I
interferon
(IFN)
cytokine
response
Toll-like
receptor
(TLR)4
agonist
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS),
whereas
other
TLR
agonists
were
not
affected.
interacted
C-type
lectin
DC-SIGN
and,
notably,
blocking
antibodies
restored
IFN
LPS.
Moreover,
kinase
Raf-1
by
small
molecule
inhibitor
These
results
suggest
that
modulates
DC
function
upon
TLR4
triggering
via
DC-SIGN-induced
pathway.
data
imply
actively
DC-SIGN,
which
account
for
higher
mortality
rates
observed
patients
superinfections.
AJP Cell Physiology,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
323(2), С. C289 - C294
Опубликована: Июнь 15, 2022
Syndecan-1
(SDC-1)
is
a
heparan
sulfate
(HS)/chondroitin
proteoglycan
(PG)
of
the
cell
surface
and
extracellular
matrix
(ECM),
which
regulates
broad
spectrum
physiological
pathological
processes
such
as
proliferation,
migration,
inflammation,
remodeling,
wound
healing,
tumorigenesis.
represents
major
PG
liver,
expressed
by
hepatocytes
cholangiocytes,
its
elevated
expression
characteristic
feature
liver
diseases.
The
highest
syndecan-1
found
in
cirrhosis
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
developed
cirrhotic
livers.
In
addition,
being
hepatitis
C
receptor,
virus
(HCV)-infected
livers
produce
extremely
large
amounts
syndecan-1.
serum
levels
cleaved
(shedded)
domain
have
clinical
significance,
their
increased
concentration
reflects
on
poor
prognosis
well
cancer.
vivo
experiments
confirmed
that
protects
against
early
stages
fibrogenesis
mainly
enhanced
clearance
transforming
growth
factor
β1
(TGFβ1)
thrombospondin-1
(THBS1)
via
circulation,
hepatocarcinogenesis
interfering
with
several
signaling
pathways
enhancing
cycle
blockade.
capable
to
hinder
lipid
metabolism
ribosomal
biogenesis
induced
cancer
models.
These
observations
together
participation
uptake
viruses
(e.g.,
HCV
SARS-CoV-2)
indicate
central
player
pathologies.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2024
Abstract
The
worldwide
spread
of
SARS-CoV-2
has
been
characterised
by
the
emergence
several
variants
concern
(VOCs)
presenting
an
increasing
number
mutations
in
viral
genome.
spike
glycoprotein,
responsible
for
engaging
receptor
ACE2,
exhibits
highest
density
mutations,
suggesting
ongoing
evolution
to
optimize
entry.
However,
previous
studies
focussed
on
isolated
molecular
interactions,
neglecting
intricate
composition
plasma
membrane
and
interplay
between
attachment
factors.
Our
study
explores
role
avidity
complexity
modulating
virus-host
binding
kinetics
during
early
stages
entry
original
Wuhan
strain
three
VOCs:
Omicron
BA.1,
Delta,
Alpha.
We
employ
fluorescent
liposomes
decorated
with
from
VOCs
as
virion
mimics
single-particle
tracking
native
supported
lipid
bilayers
derived
pulmonary
Calu-3
cells.
findings
reveal
increase
affinity
multivalent
bond
cell
surface
driven
increased
association
rate.
show
that
heparan
sulfate
(HS),
a
sulfated
glycosaminoglycan
commonly
expressed
cells’
membrane,
plays
central
interaction
we
observe
shift
its
screening
ACE2
important
factor
Omicron.
This
is
caused
∼10-fold
Omicron’s
HS
compared
strain,
shown
using
atomic
force
microscopy-based
single-molecule
spectroscopy.
results
importance
coreceptors,
particularly
HS,
modulation
VOCs.
highlight
transition
variants’
strategy
towards
use
initial
docking
site,
which
likely
shaping
tropism
infection
upper
airways,
milder
symptoms,
higher
transmissibility.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
23(17), С. 9842 - 9842
Опубликована: Авг. 30, 2022
Sialic
acids
and
heparan
sulfates
make
up
the
outermost
part
of
cell
membrane
extracellular
matrix.
Both
structures
are
characterized
by
being
negatively
charged,
serving
as
receptors
for
various
pathogens,
highly
expressed
in
respiratory
digestive
tracts.
Numerous
viruses
use
to
infect
cells;
this
group
HSV,
HPV,
SARS-CoV-2.
Other
require
express
sialic
acids,
is
case
influenza
A
adenoviruses.
This
review
aims
present,
a
general
way,
participation
glycoconjugates
viral
entry,
therapeutic
strategies
focused
on
inhibiting
interaction
between
virus
glycoconjugates.
Interestingly,
there
few
studies
that
suggest
both
addressed
here.
Considering
biological
redundancy
exists
we
propose
it
important
jointly
evaluate
design
contemplate
interactions
approach
will
allow
identifying
new
lead
deeper
understanding
interspecies
transmission.
Emerging Microbes & Infections,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
12(1)
Опубликована: Март 23, 2023
SARS-CoV-2,
the
causative
virus
of
COVID-19,
continues
to
threaten
global
public
health.
COVID-19
is
a
multi-organ
disease,
causing
not
only
respiratory
distress,
but
also
extrapulmonary
manifestations,
including
gastrointestinal
symptoms
with
SARS-CoV-2
RNA
shedding
in
stool
long
after
clearance.
Despite
vaccination
and
existing
antiviral
treatments,
variants
concern
are
still
emerging
circulating.
Of
note,
new
Omicron
BA.5
sublineages
both
increasingly
evade
neutralizing
antibodies
demonstrate
an
increased
preference
for
entry
via
endocytic
route.
Alternative
direct-acting
antivirals,
host-directed
therapies
interfere
host
mechanisms
hijacked
by
viruses,
enhance
cell-mediated
resistance
reduced
likelihood
drug
development.
Here,
we
that
autophagy-blocking
therapeutic
berbamine
dihydrochloride
robustly
prevents
acquisition
human
intestinal
epithelial
cells
autophagy-mediated
BNIP3
mechanism.
Strikingly,
exhibited
pan-antiviral
activity
against
subvariants
BA.2
at
nanomolar
potency,
providing
proof
concept
potential
targeting
autophagy
machinery
thwart
infection
current
circulating
subvariants.
Furthermore,
show
limited
virus-induced
damage
barrier
function,
affirming
relevance
manipulation
avert
permeability
associated
acute
post-COVID-19
syndrome.
Our
findings
underscore
exploits
dissemination
indicate
repurposed
autophagy-based
antivirals
represent
pertinent
option
boost
protection
ameliorate
disease
pathogenesis
future
concern.
PLoS Pathogens,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
19(10), С. e1011735 - e1011735
Опубликована: Окт. 16, 2023
SARS-CoV-2
causes
COVID-19,
an
infectious
disease
with
symptoms
ranging
from
a
mild
cold
to
severe
pneumonia,
inflammation,
and
even
death.
Although
strong
inflammatory
responses
are
major
factor
in
causing
morbidity
mortality,
superinfections
bacteria
during
COVID-19
often
cause
bacteremia
sepsis.
Aberrant
immune
might
underlie
increased
sensitivity
but
the
mechanisms
remain
unclear.
Here
we
investigated
whether
directly
suppresses
bacteria.
We
studied
functionality
of
human
dendritic
cells
(DCs)
towards
variety
bacterial
triggers
after
exposure
Spike
(S)
protein
primary
isolate
(hCoV-19/Italy).
Notably,
pre-exposure
DCs
either
S
or
led
reduced
type
I
interferon
(IFN)
cytokine
response
Toll-like
receptor
(TLR)4
agonist
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS),
whereas
other
TLR
agonists
were
not
affected.
interacted
C-type
lectin
DC-SIGN
and,
notably,
blocking
antibodies
restored
IFN
LPS.
Moreover,
kinase
Raf-1
by
small
molecule
inhibitor
These
results
suggest
that
modulates
DC
function
upon
TLR4
triggering
via
DC-SIGN-induced
pathway.
data
imply
actively
DC-SIGN,
which
account
for
higher
mortality
rates
observed
patients
superinfections.