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Hetrick B, Chilin LD, He S, Dabbagh D, Alem F, Narayanan A, Luchini A, Li T, Liu X, Copeland J, Pak A, Cunningham T, Liotta L, Petricoin EF, Andalibi A, Wu Y. Development of a hybrid alphavirus-SARS-CoV-2 pseudovirion for rapid quantification of neutralization antibodies and antiviral drugs. CELL REPORTS METHODS 2022; 2:100181. [PMID: 35229082 PMCID: PMC8866097 DOI: 10.1016/j.crmeth.2022.100181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Revised: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike protein (S)-pseudotyped viruses are commonly used for quantifying antiviral drugs and neutralizing antibodies. Here, we describe the development of a hybrid alphavirus-SARS-CoV-2 (Ha-CoV-2) pseudovirion, which is a non-replicating SARS-CoV-2 virus-like particle composed of viral structural proteins (S, M, N, and E) and an RNA genome derived from a fast-expressing alphaviral vector. We validated Ha-CoV-2 for rapid quantification of neutralization antibodies, antiviral drugs, and viral variants. In addition, as a proof of concept, we used Ha-CoV-2 to quantify the neutralizing antibodies from an infected and vaccinated individual and found that the one-dose vaccination with Moderna mRNA-1273 greatly increased the anti-serum titer by approximately 6-fold. The post-vaccination serum can neutralize all nine variants tested. These results demonstrate that Ha-CoV-2 can be used as a robust platform for the rapid quantification of neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 and its emerging variants.
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Affiliation(s)
- Brian Hetrick
- Center for Infectious Disease Research, School of Systems Biology, George Mason University, Manassas, VA 20110, USA
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- Center for Infectious Disease Research, School of Systems Biology, George Mason University, Manassas, VA 20110, USA
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- Center for Infectious Disease Research, School of Systems Biology, George Mason University, Manassas, VA 20110, USA
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- Center for Infectious Disease Research, School of Systems Biology, George Mason University, Manassas, VA 20110, USA
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- Center for Infectious Disease Research, School of Systems Biology, George Mason University, Manassas, VA 20110, USA
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- Center for Infectious Disease Research, School of Systems Biology, George Mason University, Manassas, VA 20110, USA
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- Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine, George Mason University, Manassas, VA 20110, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Center for Cell Reprogramming, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20057, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Center for Cell Reprogramming, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20057, USA
- Department of Oncology, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20057, USA
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- TruGenomix, Inc., 155 Gibbs Street, Room 559, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
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- TruGenomix, Inc., 155 Gibbs Street, Room 559, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
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- TruGenomix, Inc., 155 Gibbs Street, Room 559, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
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- Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine, George Mason University, Manassas, VA 20110, USA
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- Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine, George Mason University, Manassas, VA 20110, USA
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- Center for Infectious Disease Research, School of Systems Biology, George Mason University, Manassas, VA 20110, USA
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- Center for Infectious Disease Research, School of Systems Biology, George Mason University, Manassas, VA 20110, USA
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PSGL-1 restricts HIV-1 infectivity by blocking virus particle attachment to target cells. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2020; 117:9537-9545. [PMID: 32273392 PMCID: PMC7196789 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1916054117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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PSGL-1 and CD43 are surface glycoproteins expressed on blood CD4 T cells to bind to selectins for T cell tethering, rolling, and migration into inflamed tissues. The PSGL-1 level is greatly up-regulated during inflammation. Here we found that PSGL-1 and CD43 expression inhibits HIV spreading infection. Mechanistically, PSGL-1 blocks the binding of virus particles to target cells. PSGL-1–mediated suppression of virus infectivity extends to another retrovirus—murine leukemia virus—and to influenza A virus. These results further our understanding of virus–host interactions and help elucidate mechanisms by which cellular host factors regulate viral infection and pathogenesis. P-selectin glycoprotein ligand-1 (PSGL-1) is a dimeric, mucin-like, 120-kDa glycoprotein that binds to P-, E-, and L-selectins. PSGL-1 is expressed primarily on the surface of lymphoid and myeloid cells and is up-regulated during inflammation to mediate leukocyte tethering and rolling on the surface of endothelium for migration into inflamed tissues. Although it has been reported that PSGL-1 expression inhibits HIV-1 replication, the mechanism of PSGL-1–mediated anti-HIV activity remains to be elucidated. Here we report that PSGL-1 in virions blocks the infectivity of HIV-1 particles by preventing the binding of particles to target cells. This inhibitory activity is independent of the viral glycoprotein present on the virus particle; the binding of particles bearing the HIV-1 envelope glycoprotein or vesicular stomatitis virus G glycoprotein or even lacking a viral glycoprotein is impaired by PSGL-1. Mapping studies show that the extracellular N-terminal domain of PSGL-1 is necessary for its anti–HIV-1 activity, and that the PSGL-1 cytoplasmic tail contributes to inhibition. In addition, we demonstrate that the PSGL-1–related monomeric E-selectin–binding glycoprotein CD43 also effectively blocks HIV-1 infectivity. HIV-1 infection, or expression of either Vpu or Nef, down-regulates PSGL-1 from the cell surface; expression of Vpu appears to be primarily responsible for enabling the virus to partially escape PSGL-1–mediated restriction. Finally, we show that PSGL-1 inhibits the infectivity of other viruses, such as murine leukemia virus and influenza A virus. These findings demonstrate that PSGL-1 is a broad-spectrum antiviral host factor with a unique mechanism of action.
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Preparation of Extracellular Matrix Developed Using Porcine Articular Cartilage and In Vitro Feasibility Study of Porcine Articular Cartilage as an Anti-Adhesive Film. MATERIALS 2016; 9:ma9010049. [PMID: 28787849 PMCID: PMC5456529 DOI: 10.3390/ma9010049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2015] [Revised: 01/04/2016] [Accepted: 01/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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In this study, we examined whether porcine articular cartilage (PAC) is a suitable and effective anti-adhesive material. PAC, which contained no non-collagenous tissue components, was collected by mechanical manipulation and decellularization of porcine knee cartilage. The PAC film for use as an anti-adhesive barrier was easily shaped into various sizes using homemade silicone molds. The PAC film was cross-linked to study the usefulness of the anti-adhesive barrier shape. The cross-linked PAC (Cx-PAC) film showed more stable physical properties over extended periods compared to uncross-linked PAC (UnCx-PAC) film. To control the mechanical properties, Cx-PAC film was thermally treated at 45 °C or 65 °C followed by incubation at room temperature. The Cx-PAC films exhibited varying enthalpies, ultimate tensile strength values, and contact angles before and after thermal treatment and after incubation at room temperature. Next, to examine the anti-adhesive properties, human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were cultured on Cx-PAC and thermal-treated Cx-PAC films. Scanning electron microscopy, fluorescence, and MTT assays showed that HUVECs were well adhered to the surface of the plate and proliferated, indicating no inhibition of the attachment and proliferation of HUVECs. In contrast, Cx-PAC and thermal-treated Cx-PAC exhibited little and/or no cell attachment and proliferation because of the inhibition effect on HUVECs. In conclusion, we successfully developed a Cx-PAC film with controllable mechanical properties that can be used as an anti-adhesive barrier.
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