The
intricate
interplay
between
viruses
and
hosts
involves
microRNAs
(miRNAs)
to
regulate
gene
expression
by
targeting
cellular/viral
messenger
RNAs
(mRNAs).
Mouse
mammary
tumour
virus
(MMTV),
the
aetiological
agent
of
breast
cancer
leukaemia/lymphomas
in
mice,
provides
an
ideal
model
explore
how
viral
host
miRNAs
interact
modulate
replication
tumorigenesis.
We
previously
reported
dysregulation
MMTV-infected
glands
MMTV-induced
tumours,
suggesting
a
direct
interaction
MMTV
miRNAs.
To
this
further,
we
systematically
examined
all
potential
interactions
genome
using
advanced
prediction
tools.
Leveraging
miRNA
sequencing
data
from
MMTV-expressing
cells,
identified
dysregulated
capable
MMTV.
Docking
analysis
validated
three
with
genome,
followed
confirmation
RNA
immunoprecipitation
assays.
further
targets
these
mRNA
cells.
These
findings
should
enhance
our
understanding
replicates
interacts
induce
important
for
research.
Given
MMTV's
zoonosis
association
human
cancer/lymphomas,
if
confirmed,
work
could
lead
novel
miRNA-based
antivirals/therapeutics
prevent
possible
transmission
associated
cancers
humans.
Pharmaceutics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(8), С. 986 - 986
Опубликована: Июль 25, 2024
MicroRNAs
(miRNAs)
are
short
non-coding
RNAs
that
regulate
gene
expression
by
inhibiting
the
translation
of
target
transcripts.
The
profiles
miRNAs
vary
in
different
tissues
and
change
with
development
diseases,
including
cancer.
This
feature
has
begun
to
be
used
for
modification
oncolytic
viruses
(OVs)
order
increase
their
selectivity
efficacy.
OVs
represent
a
relatively
new
class
anticancer
drugs;
they
designed
replicate
cancer
tumors
destroy
them.
These
can
natural
within
tumor
cells,
or
recombinant
created
laboratories.
There
some
concerns
regarding
OVs’
toxicity,
due
ability
partially
healthy
tissues.
In
addition,
lytic
immunological
responses
upon
OV
therapy
not
always
sufficient,
so
various
editing
methods
used.
review
discusses
latest
results
preclinical
clinical
studies
OVs,
modifications
which
associated
miRNA-mediated
mechanism
silencing.
Viruses,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(8), С. 1291 - 1291
Опубликована: Авг. 13, 2024
Small
extracellular
vesicles
(sEV)
are
small
membrane-bound
nanovesicles
with
a
size
range
below
200
nm
that
released
by
all
types
of
cells.
sEV
carry
diverse
cargo
proteins,
lipids,
glycans,
and
nucleic
acids
mimic
the
content
producer
mediate
intercellular
communication
play
key
role
in
broad
variety
physiological
pathological
conditions.
Recently,
numerous
reports
have
emerged
examining
viral
infections.
A
significant
number
similarities
biogenesis
pathways
replication
cycles
viruses
suggest
might
influence
course
infections
ways.
Besides
directly
modulating
virus
propagation
transporting
(complete
virions,
RNA,
DNA),
can
also
modify
host
antiviral
response
increase
susceptibility
cells
to
infection.
The
network
mutual
interactions
is
particularly
complex
case
oncogenic
viruses,
deserving
special
consideration
because
its
significance
cancer
progression.
This
review
summarizes
current
knowledge
between
focusing
on
abilities
modulate
carcinogenic
properties
oncoviruses.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
25(18), С. 10135 - 10135
Опубликована: Сен. 21, 2024
MicroRNAs
(miRNAs)
are
molecules
that
influence
messenger
RNA
(mRNA)
expression
levels
by
binding
to
the
3′
untranslated
region
(3′
UTR)
of
target
genes.
Host
miRNAs
can
flavivirus
replication,
either
inducing
changes
in
host
transcriptome
or
directly
viral
genomes.
The
UTR
genome
is
a
conserved
crucial
for
replication.
Cells
might
exploit
this
well-preserved
generating
interact
with
it,
ultimately
impacting
Despite
significant
efforts
identify
capable
arresting
potential
all
these
still
poorly
characterised.
In
context,
bioinformatic
tools
have
been
proposed
as
fundamental
part
accelerating
discovery
interactions
between
and
study,
we
performed
computational
analysis
reveal
from
human
mosquito
species
bind
flaviviruses.
humans,
miR-6842
miR-661
were
found,
while
mosquitoes,
miR-9-C,
miR-2945-5p,
miR-11924,
miR-282-5p,
miR-79
identified.
These
findings
open
new
avenues
studying
antivirals
against
infections.
Cells,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(21), С. 1797 - 1797
Опубликована: Окт. 30, 2024
Birds,
especially
the
chick
and
hen,
have
been
important
biomedical
research
models
for
centuries
due
to
accessibility
of
avian
embryo
early
discovery
viruses.
Comprehension
tumor
virology
was
a
milestone
in
basic
cancer
research,
as
that
non-viral
genesis,
it
enabled
oncogenes.
Furthermore,
studies
on
viruses
provided
initial
insights
into
Kaposi's
sarcoma
EBV-induced
diseases.
However,
role
birds
human
carcinogenesis
extends
beyond
realm
research.
Utilization
CAM,
chorioallantoic
membrane,
an
easily
accessible
extraembryonic
tissue
with
rich
vasculature,
has
tumor-induced
angiogenesis
metastasis
efficient
screening
potential
anti-cancer
compounds.
Also,
alone
is
effective
preclinical
vivo
patient-derived
xenograft
model,
which
development
personalized
therapies.
adult
may
also
closely
resemble
oncogenesis,
evidenced
by
laying
only
animal
model
spontaneous
form
ovarian
cancer.
Avian
create
interesting
alternative
compared
mammalian
models,
enabling
creation
relatively
cost-effective
easy-to-maintain
platform
address
key
questions
biology.
Dengue
virus
(DENV)
infections
are
commonly
reported
in
the
tropical
and
subtropical
regions
of
world.
DENV
is
to
exploit
various
strategies
cross
blood-brain
barrier.
The
NS1
protein
plays
an
important
role
viral
neuropathogenesis,
resulting
endothelial
hyperpermeability
cytokine-induced
vascular
leak.
miRNAs
short
non-coding
RNAs
that
play
post-transcriptional
gene
regulations.
However,
no
comprehensive
information
about
involvement
DENV-NS1-mediated
neuropathogenesis
has
been
explored
date.
We
observed
DENV-NS1
significantly
alters
cellular
miRNome
human
cerebral
microvascular
cells
a
bystander
fashion.
Subsequent
target
prediction
pathway
enrichment
analysis
indicated
these
microRNAs
their
corresponding
genes
involved
pathways
associated
with
barrier
dysfunction
such
as
"Adherens
junction"
"Tight
junction".
Additionally,
several
miRNA-mRNA
pairs
were
also
found
be
signaling
related
cytokine
production,
for
instance,
"Jak-STAT
pathway",
"Chemokine
"IL-17
"NF-κB
"Viral
interaction
receptor".
dysregulated
production
inflammatory
cytokines
compromise
BBB
permeability.
This
study
first
report
demonstrate
miRNA
perturbations
crucial
compromising
integrity.
It
offers
insights
into
potential
therapeutic
targets
mitigate
DENV-NS1-induced
permeability
inflammation.