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Cheng W, Chen Q, Ren Y, Zhang Y, Lu L, Gui L, Xu D. The identification of viral ribonucleotide reductase encoded by ORF23 and ORF141 genes and effect on CyHV-2 replication. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1154840. [PMID: 37143536 PMCID: PMC10151572 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1154840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Introduction Ribonucleotide reductase (RR) is essential for the replication of the double-stranded DNA virus CyHV-2 due to its ability to catalyze the conversion of ribonucleotides to deoxyribonucleotides, and is a potential target for the development of antiviral drugs to control CyHV-2 infection. Methods Bioinformatic analysis was conducted to identify potential homologues of RR in CyHV-2. The transcription and translation levels of ORF23 and ORF141, which showed high homology to RR, were measured during CyHV-2 replication in GICF. Co-localization experiments and immunoprecipitation were performed to investigate the interaction between ORF23 and ORF141. siRNA interference experiments were conducted to evaluate the effect of silencing ORF23 and ORF141 on CyHV-2 replication. The inhibitory effect of hydroxyurea, a nucleotide reductase inhibitor, on CyHV-2 replication in GICF cells and RR enzymatic activity in vitro was also evaluated. Results ORF23 and ORF141 were identified as potential viral ribonucleotide reductase homologues in CyHV-2, and their transcription and translation levels increased with CyHV-2 replication. Co-localization experiments and immunoprecipitation suggested an interaction between the two proteins. Simultaneous silencing of ORF23 and ORF141 effectively inhibited the replication of CyHV-2. Additionally, hydroxyurea inhibited the replication of CyHV-2 in GICF cells and the in vitro enzymatic activity of RR. Conclusion These results suggest that the CyHV-2 proteins ORF23 and ORF141 function as viral ribonucleotide reductase and their function makes an effect to CyHV-2 replication. Targeting ribonucleotide reductase could be a crucial strategy for developing new antiviral drugs against CyHV-2 and other herpesviruses.
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- Wenjie Cheng
- College of Fisheries and Life Science, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- National Pathogen Collection Center for Aquatic Animals, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Fisheries and Life Science, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- National Pathogen Collection Center for Aquatic Animals, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Fisheries and Life Science, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- National Pathogen Collection Center for Aquatic Animals, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Fisheries and Life Science, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- National Pathogen Collection Center for Aquatic Animals, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Fisheries and Life Science, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- National Pathogen Collection Center for Aquatic Animals, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Fisheries and Life Science, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- National Pathogen Collection Center for Aquatic Animals, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Fisheries and Life Science, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- National Pathogen Collection Center for Aquatic Animals, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Dan Xu,
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Lyu C, Li WD, Peng JM, Cai XH. Identification of interaction domains in the pseudorabies virus ribonucleotide reductase large and small subunits. Vet Microbiol 2020; 246:108740. [PMID: 32605757 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2020.108740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2020] [Revised: 05/16/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Alphaherpesviral ribonucleotide reductase (RNR) is composed of large (pUL39, RR1) and small (pUL40, RR2) subunits. This enzyme can catalyze conversion of ribonucleotide to deoxynucleotide diphosphates that are further phosphorylated into deoxynucleotide triphosphate (dNTPs). The dNTPs are substrates for de novo viral DNA synthesis in infected host cells. The enzymatic activity of RNR depends on association between RR1 and RR2. However, the molecular basis underlying alphaherpesviral RNR complex formation is still largely unknown. In the current study, we investigated the pseudorabies virus (PRV) RNR interaction domains in pUL39 and pUL40. The interaction of pUL39 and pUL40 was identified by co-immunoprecipitation (co-IP) and colocalization analyses. Furthermore, the interaction amino acid (aa) domains in pUL39 and pUL40 were mapped using a series of truncated proteins. Consequently, the 90-210 aa in pUL39 was identified to be responsible for the interaction with pUL40. In turn, the 66-152, 218-258 and 280-303 aa in pUL40 could interact with pUL39, respectively. Deletion of 90-210 aa in pUL39 completely abrogated the interaction with pUL40. Deletion of 66-152, 218-258 and 280-303 aa in pUL40 remarkably weakened the interaction with pUL39, whereas a weak interaction could still be observed. Amino acid sequence alignments showed that the interaction domains identified in PRV pUL39/pUL40 were relatively non-conserved among the selected RNR subunits in alphaherpesviruses HSV1, HSV2, HHV3(VZV), BHV1, EHV1 and DEV. However, they were relatively conserved among PRV, HSV1 and HSV2. Collectively, our findings provided some molecular targets for inhibition of pUL39-pUL40 interaction to antagonize viral replication in PRV infected hosts.
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- Chuang Lyu
- State Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology, Harbin Veterinary Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Haping Road No.678, Harbin 150069, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology, Harbin Veterinary Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Haping Road No.678, Harbin 150069, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology, Harbin Veterinary Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Haping Road No.678, Harbin 150069, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology, Harbin Veterinary Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Haping Road No.678, Harbin 150069, China.
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Ma F, Shen W, Zhang X, Li M, Wang Y, Zou Y, Li Y, Wang H. Anti-HSV Activity of Kuwanon X from Mulberry Leaves with Genes Expression Inhibitory and HSV-1 Induced NF-κB Deactivated Properties. Biol Pharm Bull 2017; 39:1667-1674. [PMID: 27725444 DOI: 10.1248/bpb.b16-00401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Six stilbene derivatives isolated from Mulberry leaves including Kuwanon X, Mulberrofuran C, Mulberrofuran G, Moracin C, Moracin M 3'-O-b-glucopyranoside and Moracin M were found to have antiviral effects against herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) at different potencies except for Mulberrofuran G. Kuwanon X exhibited the greatest activity against HSV-1 15577 and clinical strains and HSV-2 strain 333 with IC50 values of 2.2, 1.5 and 2.5 µg/mL, respectively. Further study revealed that Kuwanon X did not inactivate cell-free HSV-1 particles, but inhibited cellular adsorption and penetration of HSV-1 viral particles. Following viral penetration, Kuwanon X reduced the expression of HSV-1 IE and L genes, and decreased the synthesis of HSV-1 DNA. Furthermore, it was demonstrated that Kuwanon X inhibited the HSV-1-induced nuclear factor (NF)-κB activation through blocking the nuclear translocation and DNA binding of NF-κB. These results suggest that Kuwanon X exerts anti-HSV activity through multiple modes and could be a potential candidate for the therapy of HSV infection.
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- Fang Ma
- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Natural Products, College of Pharmacy, Jinan University
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Song B, Liu X, Wang Q, Zhang R, Yang T, Han Z, Xu Y. Adenovirus-mediated shRNA interference against HSV-1 replication in vitro. J Neurovirol 2016; 22:799-807. [PMID: 27566181 DOI: 10.1007/s13365-016-0453-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2015] [Revised: 04/06/2016] [Accepted: 05/02/2016] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The UL29 and UL28 proteins encoded by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) are critical for its replication and packaging, respectively. Research has demonstrated that synthesized siRNA molecules targeting the UL29 gene are able to suppress HSV-2 replication and the UL28-null HSV-1 gene cannot form infectious viruses in vitro. Silencing the UL28 and UL29 genes by RNAi might lead to the development of novel antiviral agents for the treatment of HSV-1 infections. Two kinds of short hairpin RNAs (shRNAs) targeting the UL29 and UL28 genes were chemically synthesized and then delivered into cells by a replication-defective human adenovirus type 5 (Adv5) vector. (-) shRNAs targeting none of the genome of HSV-1 were used as the control. Vero cells were inoculated with Ad-UL28shRNA or Ad-UL29shRNA at a multiplicity of infection (MOI) of 100 and challenged 24 h later with HSV-1 at an MOI of 0.01 to inhibit HSV-1 replication, as measured by the level of the corresponding RNA and proteins. In addition, the amount of progeny virus was assessed at daily intervals. The antiviral effects of Ad-shRNAs at ongoing HSV-1 infection were explored at 12 h after inoculation of the HSV-1. The results showed that the shRNAs delivered by Adv5 significantly suppressed HSV-1 replication in vitro, as determined by the levels of viral RNA transcription, viral protein synthesis, and viral production. The Ad-UL28shRNA and Ad-UL29shRNA suppressed the replication of HSV-1, respectively, compared with the control group (P < 0.001). When Ad-UL28shRNA and Ad-UL29shRNA were combined, a synergistic effect was observed. The antiviral effects could sustain for at least 4 days after the HSV-1 infection (P < 0.001). Furthermore, antiviral effects were achieved 12 h prior to inoculation of Adv5-shRNAs (P < 0.001). Our data demonstrated comparable antiviral activities against herpes simplex virus by shRNAs targeting either UL29 or UL28 sites in vitro and the effectiveness of using the Adv5 delivery of shRNAs. Therefore, the Adv5 delivery of shRNAs targeting the UL29 and UL28 sites probably may provide an alternative strategy for controlling HSV-1 infection.
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- Bo Song
- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, China.
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Silva APD, Lopes JF, Paula VSD. RNA interference inhibits herpes simplex virus type 1 isolated from saliva samples and mucocutaneous lesions. Braz J Infect Dis 2014; 18:441-4. [PMID: 24835621 PMCID: PMC9427528 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjid.2014.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2013] [Revised: 12/26/2013] [Accepted: 01/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of RNA interference to inhibit herpes simplex virus type-1 replication in vitro. For herpes simplex virus type-1 gene silencing, three different small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) targeting the herpes simplex virus type-1 UL39 gene (sequence si-UL 39-1, si-UL 39-2, and si-UL 39-3) were used, which encode the large subunit of ribonucleotide reductase, an essential enzyme for DNA synthesis. Herpes simplex virus type-1 was isolated from saliva samples and mucocutaneous lesions from infected patients. All mucocutaneous lesions’ samples were positive for herpes simplex virus type-1 by real-time PCR and by virus isolation; all herpes simplex virus type-1 from saliva samples were positive by real-time PCR and 50% were positive by virus isolation. The levels of herpes simplex virus type-1 DNA remaining after siRNA treatment were assessed by real-time PCR, whose results demonstrated that the effect of siRNAs on gene expression depends on siRNA concentration. The three siRNA sequences used were able to inhibit viral replication, assessed by real-time PCR and plaque assays and among them, the sequence si-UL 39-1 was the most effective. This sequence inhibited 99% of herpes simplex virus type-1 replication. The results demonstrate that silencing herpes simplex virus type-1 UL39 expression by siRNAs effectively inhibits herpes simplex virus type-1 replication, suggesting that siRNA based antiviral strategy may be a potential therapeutic alternative.
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- Amanda Perse da Silva
- Laboratório de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico em Virologia, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico em Virologia, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico em Virologia, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
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