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Das S, Sarma G, Panicker NJ, Sahu PP. Identifying citrus limonoids as a potential fusion inhibitor of DENV-2 virus through its in silico study and FTIR analysis. In Silico Pharmacol 2024; 12:35. [PMID: 38680655 PMCID: PMC11045700 DOI: 10.1007/s40203-024-00207-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
Abstract
Dengue virus type 2 (DENV-2) is an arthropod-borne deadly RNA human pathogen transmitted through the mosquito Aedes. The DENV-2 roots viral infection by facilitating entry with its envelope glycoprotein to the receptor protein Dendritic-cell-specific ICAM3-grabbing non-integrin (DC-SIGN) through membrane fusion. Here, an organizational path is reported for inhibiting the transition due to fusion activation and by blocking the residues of the DC-SIGN-E-Glyco protein complex through citrus limonoids with its antiviral effect. Based on lower binding affinity obtained with E-glycoprotein, and based on ADMET and drug-likeness study, limonin was selected as having effective interaction with DC-SIGN-E-glycoprotein complex in comparison to other citrus limonoids. The FTIR spectra performed with the limonin-E-glycoprotein sample provide evidence of hydrogen bond formation that indicates the formation of a strong limonin-E-glycoprotein conjugate. Further, the strong physical interaction between DC-SIGN and small limonin molecules in comparison to that of E-glyco with DC-SIGN assures the development of immunity against DENV-2. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40203-024-00207-2.
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- Satyajit Das
- Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Jorhat Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, Assam 785010 India
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- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam 784028 India
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- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam 784028 India
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- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam 784028 India
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Domínguez-Martínez DA, Pérez-Flores MS, Núñez-Avellaneda D, Torres-Flores JM, León-Avila G, García-Pérez BE, Salazar MI. NOD2 Responds to Dengue Virus Type 2 Infection in Macrophage-like Cells Interacting with MAVS Adaptor and Affecting IFN-α Production and Virus Titers. Pathogens 2024; 13:306. [PMID: 38668261 PMCID: PMC11054756 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens13040306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024] Open
Abstract
In pathogen recognition, the nucleotide-binding domain (NBD) and leucine rich repeat receptors (NLRs) have noteworthy functions in the activation of the innate immune response. These receptors respond to several viral infections, among them NOD2, a very dynamic NLR, whose role in dengue virus (DENV) infection remains unclear. This research aimed to determine the role of human NOD2 in THP-1 macrophage-like cells during DENV-2 infection. NOD2 levels in DENV-2 infected THP-1 macrophage-like cells was evaluated by RT-PCR and Western blot, and an increase was observed at both mRNA and protein levels. We observed using confocal microscopy and co-immunoprecipitation assays that NOD2 interacts with the effector protein MAVS (mitochondrial antiviral signaling protein), an adaptor protein promoting antiviral activity, this occurring mainly at 12 h into the infection. After silencing NOD2, we detected increased viral loads of DENV-2 and lower levels of IFN-α in supernatants from THP-1 macrophage-like cells with NOD2 knock-down and further infected with DENV-2, compared with mock-control or cells transfected with Scramble-siRNA. Thus, NOD2 is activated in response to DENV-2 in THP-1 macrophage-like cells and participates in IFN-α production, in addition to limiting virus replication at the examined time points.
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- Diana Alhelí Domínguez-Martínez
- Laboratorio de Inmunología Celular e Inmunopatogénesis, Departamento de Inmunología, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de México CP 11340, Mexico;
- Unidad de Investigación en Virología y Cáncer, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, Ciudad de México CP 06720, Mexico
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- Laboratorio Nacional de Vacunología y Virus Tropicales (LNVyVT), Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de México CP 11340, Mexico; (M.S.P.-F.); (J.M.T.-F.)
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- Dirección Adjunta de Desarrollo Tecnológico, Vinculación e Innovación, Consejo Nacional de Humanidades Ciencias y Tecnologías, Ciudad de México CP 03940, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio Nacional de Vacunología y Virus Tropicales (LNVyVT), Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de México CP 11340, Mexico; (M.S.P.-F.); (J.M.T.-F.)
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- Laboratorio de Genética, Departamento de Zoología, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de México CP 11340, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio de Microbiología General, Departamento de Microbiología, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de México CP 11340, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio Nacional de Vacunología y Virus Tropicales (LNVyVT), Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de México CP 11340, Mexico; (M.S.P.-F.); (J.M.T.-F.)
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Banik M, Paudel KR, Majumder R, Idrees S. Prediction of virus-host interactions and identification of hot spot residues of DENV-2 and SH3 domain interactions. Arch Microbiol 2024; 206:162. [PMID: 38483579 PMCID: PMC10940428 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-024-03892-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
Abstract
Dengue virus, particularly serotype 2 (DENV-2), poses a significant global health threat, and understanding the molecular basis of its interactions with host cell proteins is imperative for developing targeted therapeutic strategies. This study elucidated the interactions between proline-enriched motifs and Src homology 3 (SH3) domain. The SH3 domain is pivotal in mediating protein-protein interactions, particularly by recognizing and binding to proline-rich regions in partner proteins. Through a computational pipeline, we analyzed the interactions and binding modes of proline-enriched motifs with SH3 domains, identified new potential DENV-2 interactions with the SH3 domain, and revealed potential hot spot residues, underscoring their significance in the viral life cycle. This comprehensive analysis provides crucial insights into the molecular basis of DENV-2 infection, highlighting conserved and serotype-specific interactions. The identified hot spot residues offer potential targets for therapeutic intervention, laying the foundation for developing antiviral strategies against Dengue virus infection. These findings contribute to the broader understanding of viral-host interactions and provide a roadmap for future research on Dengue virus pathogenesis and treatment.
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- Mithila Banik
- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Asian University for Women, Chattogram, Bangladesh
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- Centre for Inflammation, Centenary Institute and the University of Technology Sydney, School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Applied Bioscience, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Inflammation, Centenary Institute and the University of Technology Sydney, School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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Martínez D, Gómez M, Hernández C, Muñoz M, Campo-Palacio S, González-Robayo M, Montilla M, Pavas-Escobar N, Ramírez JD. Emergence of Dengue Virus Serotype 2 Cosmopolitan Genotype, Colombia. Emerg Infect Dis 2024; 30:189-192. [PMID: 38086397 PMCID: PMC10756373 DOI: 10.3201/eid3001.230972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2023] Open
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Using Oxford Nanopore technologies and phylogenetic analyses, we sequenced and identified the cosmopolitan genotype of dengue virus serotype 2 isolated from 2 patients in the city of Villavicencio, Meta department, Colombia. This identification suggests the emergence of this genotype in the country, which warrants further surveillance to identify its epidemic potential.
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Tsai JJ, Chang K, Chen CH, Liao CL, Chen LJ, Tsai YY, Tsai CY, Lin PC, Hsu MC, Liu LT. Dengue virus serotype did not contribute to clinical severity or mortality in Taiwan's largest dengue outbreak in 2015. Eur J Med Res 2023; 28:482. [PMID: 37932817 PMCID: PMC10626727 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-023-01454-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Dengue virus serotype 2 (DENV-2) was the major serotype in the 2015 dengue outbreak in Taiwan, while DENV-1 and DENV-3 were dominant between 2005 and 2014. We aimed to investigate whether DENV-2 contributed to disease severity and mortality in the outbreak in Kaohsiung city, Taiwan. METHODS We collected serum samples from dengue patients to detect the presence of DENV and determine the serotypes by using quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. Our cohorts comprised 105 DENV-1-infected cases and 1,550 DENV-2-infected cases. Demographic data, DENV serotype, and comorbidities were covariates for univariate and multivariate analyses to explore the association with severity and mortality. RESULTS The results suggested that DENV-1 persisted and circulated, while DENV-2 was dominant during the dengue outbreak that occurred between September and December 2015. However, DENV-2 did not directly contribute to either severity or mortality. Aged patients and patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) or moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) had a higher risk of developing severe dengue. The mortality of dengue patients was related to a higher Charlson comorbidity index score and severe dengue. Among DENV-2-infected patients and older patients, preexisting anti-dengue IgG, DM, and moderate to severe CKD were associated with severe dengue. Moreover, female sex and severe dengue were associated with a significantly higher risk of death. CONCLUSIONS Our findings highlight the importance of timely serological testing in elderly patients to identify potential secondary infections and focus on the meticulous management of elderly patients with DM or moderate to severe CKD to reduce dengue-related death.
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- Jih-Jin Tsai
- Tropical Medicine Center, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Tropical Medicine Center, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Municipal Siaogang Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- National Mosquito-Borne Diseases Control Research Center, National Health Research Institutes, Zhunan, Taiwan
- National Institute of Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology, National Health Research Institutes, Zhunan, Taiwan
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- National Mosquito-Borne Diseases Control Research Center, National Health Research Institutes, Zhunan, Taiwan
- National Institute of Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology, National Health Research Institutes, Zhunan, Taiwan
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- Department of Family Medicine, Pingtung Christian Hospital, Pingtung, Taiwan
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- Tropical Medicine Center, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Tropical Medicine Center, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Tropical Medicine Center, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Tropical Medicine Center, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, College of Medical Technology, Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology, Tainan, Taiwan.
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Nabeshima T, Ngwe Tun MM, Thuy NTT, Hang NLK, Mai LTQ, Hasebe F, Takamatsu Y. An outbreak of a novel lineage of dengue virus 2 in Vietnam in 2022. J Med Virol 2023; 95:e29255. [PMID: 38009688 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.29255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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In 2022, a large dengue outbreak was reported in Vietnam, where dengue was endemic. A total of 1889 acute-phase serum samples were collected from patients with suspected dengue at Vung Tau General Hospital, the core hospital in Vung Tau Province, southern Vietnam. Among the 1889 samples analyzed for laboratory confirmation of dengue virus (DENV) infection, 339 positive cases were identified, of which 130 were primary infections and 209 were secondary infections. DENV-2 was the dominant serotype in both primary and secondary infection groups. Phylogenetic analysis based on sequences of the envelope protein-coding region revealed the emergence of a new DENV-2 lineage during this outbreak.
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- Takeshi Nabeshima
- Department of Virology, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki University (ITM-NU), Nagasaki, Japan
- Kenya Research Station, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Virology, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki University (ITM-NU), Nagasaki, Japan
- DEJIMA Infectious Disease Research Alliance, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Virology, National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Virology, National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Virology, National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Vietnam Research Station, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Virology, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki University (ITM-NU), Nagasaki, Japan
- Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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Satapathy P, Goel K, Sharma V, Sarkar S, Kang M, Dhingra S, Bora I, Kaur K, Arora N, Aggarwal A, Ratho RK. Outbreak investigation of acute febrile illness from the Himalayan foothills: Solving the puzzle of fever. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1159377. [PMID: 37954851 PMCID: PMC10637397 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1159377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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In September 2022, Panchkula Civil Hospital reported an outbreak of acute febrile illness (AFI) in Pinjore, located in the Himalayan foothills, Haryana, North India. There was an upsurge of fever cases. Blood samples were taken from suspected patients (n = 58) with AFI and subjected to serology of dengue, chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis, leptospira and scrub typhus. The samples were also screened for West Nile & Zika virus RNA using real-time PCR. Viral strains were characterized by sequencing. Of the 58 cases of AFI, Dengue could be identified in 45 (77.58%) followed by JE and Chikungunya in 2 cases each (3.44%), respectively. Among Dengue positive cases, 44 had monoinfection (97.77%) and 1 patient had dengue and JE. None were positive for Zika, West Nile, Scrub typhus, and Leptospira with the testing protocol. Four patients developed dengue with warning signs, such as abdominal pain in one patient and recurrent vomiting in the remaining three. The dengue serotype could be determined in 17 samples and revealed serotype 2. Molecular evolution analysis based on the complete envelope gene revealed that all DENV-2 strains (n = 13) circulated in the outbreak area belonged to the DENV-2 cosmopoliton genotype. In the early stages of infection, relying only on clinical manifestations is ineffective, so both molecular and serological assays along with clinical diagnosis are noteworthy for determining the aetiology of AFI.
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- Prakasini Satapathy
- Department of Virology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Community Medicine & SPH, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Virology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Virology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Virology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Virology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Virology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Virology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Community Medicine & SPH, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Virology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Wu N, Ji J, Gou X, Hu P, Cheng Y, Liu Y, Wang Y, Zhang Q, Zuo L. DENV-2 NS1 promotes AMPK-LKB1 interaction to activate AMPK/ERK/mTOR signaling pathway to induce autophagy. Virol J 2023; 20:231. [PMID: 37821951 PMCID: PMC10568820 DOI: 10.1186/s12985-023-02166-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
Abstract
The global incidence of dengue fever has gradually increased in recent years, posing a serious threat to human health. In the absence of specific anti-dengue drugs, understanding the interaction of Dengue virus (DENV) with the host is essential for the development of effective therapeutic measures. Autophagy is often activated during DENV infection to promote viral replication, but the mechanism of how DENV's own proteins induce autophagy has not been clarified. In this study, we first preliminarily identified DENV-2 NS1 as the most likely viral protein for DENV-2-induced autophagy with the help of molecular docking techniques. Further experimental results confirmed that DENV-2 NS1 regulates DENV-2 infection of HUVEC-induced autophagy through the AMPK/ERK/mTOR signaling pathway. Mechanistically, DENV-2 NS1 mainly interacted with AMPK by means of its Wing structural domain, and NS1 bound to all three structural domains on the AMPKα subunit. Finally, the experimental results showed that DENV-2 NS1 promoted the interaction between LKB1 and AMPKα1 and thus activated AMPK by both increasing the expression of LKB1 and binding LKB1. In conclusion, the results of this study revealed that DENV-2 NS1 protein served as a platform for the interaction between AMPK and LKB1 after DENV-2 infection with HUVEC, and pulled AMPK and LKB1 together to form a complex. LKB1 to form a complex, promoting LKB1 action on the kinase structural domain of AMPKα1, which in turn promotes phosphorylation of the Thr172 site on the AMPK kinase structural domain and activates AMPK, thereby positively regulating the AMPK/ERK/mTOR signaling pathway and inducing autophagy. The present discovery improves our understanding of DENV-2-induced host autophagy and contributes to the development of anti-dengue drugs.
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- Ning Wu
- Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory, Guizhou Medical University, No.9, Beijing Road, Yunyan District, Guiyang, 550000, Guizhou Province, China
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- Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory, Guizhou Medical University, No.9, Beijing Road, Yunyan District, Guiyang, 550000, Guizhou Province, China
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- Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory, Guizhou Medical University, No.9, Beijing Road, Yunyan District, Guiyang, 550000, Guizhou Province, China
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- Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory, Guizhou Medical University, No.9, Beijing Road, Yunyan District, Guiyang, 550000, Guizhou Province, China
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- Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory, Guizhou Medical University, No.9, Beijing Road, Yunyan District, Guiyang, 550000, Guizhou Province, China
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- Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory, Guizhou Medical University, No.9, Beijing Road, Yunyan District, Guiyang, 550000, Guizhou Province, China
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- Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory, Guizhou Medical University, No.9, Beijing Road, Yunyan District, Guiyang, 550000, Guizhou Province, China
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- Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory, Guizhou Medical University, No.9, Beijing Road, Yunyan District, Guiyang, 550000, Guizhou Province, China.
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- Department of Immunology, Guizhou Medical University, No.9, Beijing Road, Yunyan District, Guiyang, 550000, Guizhou Province, China.
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de Carvalho Marques B, Sacchetto L, Banho CA, Estofolete CF, Dourado FS, da Silva Cândido D, Dutra KR, da Silva Salles FC, de Jesus JG, Sabino EC, Faria NR, Nogueira ML. Genetic differences of dengue virus 2 in patients with distinct clinical outcome. Braz J Microbiol 2023; 54:1411-1419. [PMID: 37178262 PMCID: PMC10485208 DOI: 10.1007/s42770-023-01006-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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The genetic diversity of the dengue virus is characterized by four circulating serotypes, several genotypes, and an increasing number of existing lineages that may have differences in the potential to cause epidemics and disease severity. Accurate identification of the genetic variability of the virus is essential to identify lineages responsible for an epidemic and understanding the processes of virus spread and virulence. Here, we characterize, using portable nanopore genomic sequencing, different lineages of dengue virus 2 (DENV-2) detected in 22 serum samples from patients with and without dengue warning signs attended at Hospital de Base of São José do Rio Preto (SJRP) in 2019, during a DENV-2 outbreak. Demographic, epidemiological, and clinical data were also analyzed. The phylogenetic reconstruction and the clinical data showed that two lineages belonging to the American/Asian genotype of DENV-2-BR3 and BR4 (BR4L1 and BR4L2)-were co-circulating in SJRP. Although preliminary, these results indicate no specific association between clinical form and phylogenetic clustering at the virus consensus sequence level. Studies with larger sample sizes and which explore single nucleotide variants are needed. Therefore, we showed that portable nanopore genome sequencing could generate quick and reliable sequences for genomic surveillance to monitor viral diversity and its association with disease severity as an epidemic unfolds.
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- Beatriz de Carvalho Marques
- Laboratório de Pesquisas Em Virologia, Departamento de Doenças Dermatológicas, Infecciosas E Parasitárias, Faculdade de Medicina de São José Do Rio Preto, Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 5416 São José Do Rio Preto, São Paulo, 15090-000, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisas Em Virologia, Departamento de Doenças Dermatológicas, Infecciosas E Parasitárias, Faculdade de Medicina de São José Do Rio Preto, Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 5416 São José Do Rio Preto, São Paulo, 15090-000, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisas Em Virologia, Departamento de Doenças Dermatológicas, Infecciosas E Parasitárias, Faculdade de Medicina de São José Do Rio Preto, Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 5416 São José Do Rio Preto, São Paulo, 15090-000, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisas Em Virologia, Departamento de Doenças Dermatológicas, Infecciosas E Parasitárias, Faculdade de Medicina de São José Do Rio Preto, Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 5416 São José Do Rio Preto, São Paulo, 15090-000, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisas Em Virologia, Departamento de Doenças Dermatológicas, Infecciosas E Parasitárias, Faculdade de Medicina de São José Do Rio Preto, Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 5416 São José Do Rio Preto, São Paulo, 15090-000, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisas Em Virologia, Departamento de Doenças Dermatológicas, Infecciosas E Parasitárias, Faculdade de Medicina de São José Do Rio Preto, Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 5416 São José Do Rio Preto, São Paulo, 15090-000, Brazil
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- Instituto de Medicina Tropical da Faculdade de Medicina - Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Instituto de Medicina Tropical da Faculdade de Medicina - Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Zoology, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- Instituto de Medicina Tropical da Faculdade de Medicina - Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
- The Abdul Latif Jameel Institute for Disease and Emergency Analytics (J-IDEA), School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Laboratório de Pesquisas Em Virologia, Departamento de Doenças Dermatológicas, Infecciosas E Parasitárias, Faculdade de Medicina de São José Do Rio Preto, Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 5416 São José Do Rio Preto, São Paulo, 15090-000, Brazil.
- Department of Pathology, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
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Chen TY, Bozic J, Mathias D, Smartt CT. Immune-related transcripts, microbiota and vector competence differ in dengue-2 virus-infected geographically distinct Aedes aegypti populations. Parasit Vectors 2023; 16:166. [PMID: 37208697 DOI: 10.1186/s13071-023-05784-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Vector competence in Aedes aegypti is influenced by various factors. Crucial new control methods can be developed by recognizing which factors affect virus and mosquito interactions. METHODS In the present study we used three geographically distinct Ae. aegypti populations and compared their susceptibility to infection by dengue virus serotype 2 (DENV-2). To identify any differences among the three mosquito populations, we evaluated expression levels of immune-related genes and assessed the presence of microbiota that might contribute to the uniqueness in their vector competence. RESULTS Based on the results from the DENV-2 competence study, we categorized the three geographically distinct Ae. aegypti populations into a refractory population (Vilas do Atlântico), a susceptible population (Vero) and a susceptible but low transmission population (California). The immune-related transcripts were highly expressed in the California population but not in the refractory population. However, the Rel-1 gene was upregulated in the Vilas do Atlântico population following ingestion of a non-infectious blood meal, suggesting the gene's involvement in non-viral responses, such as response to microbiota. Screening of the bacteria, fungi and flaviviruses revealed differences between populations, and any of these could be one of the factors that interfere with the vector competence. CONCLUSIONS The results reveal potential factors that might impact the virus and mosquito interaction, as well as influence the Ae. aegypti refractory phenotype.
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- Tse-Yu Chen
- Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida, Vero Beach, FL, USA
- Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida, Vero Beach, FL, USA
- Department of Entomology, The Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics, The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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- Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida, Vero Beach, FL, USA
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- Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida, Vero Beach, FL, USA.
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Phadungsombat J, Vu HTT, Nguyen QT, Nguyen HTV, Nguyen HTN, Dang BT, Nakayama EE, Ishizaki A, Ichimura H, Shioda T, Pham TN. Molecular Characterization of Dengue Virus Strains from the 2019-2020 Epidemic in Hanoi, Vietnam. Microorganisms 2023; 11:1267. [PMID: 37317240 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11051267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023] Open
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Dengue virus (DENV), which has circulated in Vietnam for several decades, has multiple serotypes and genotypes. A 2019 dengue outbreak resulted in a larger number of cases than any other outbreak. We conducted a molecular characterization using samples collected in 2019-2020 from dengue patients in Hanoi and nearby cities located in northern Vietnam. The circulating serotypes were DENV-1 (25%, n = 22) and DENV-2 (73%, n = 64). Phylogenetic analyses revealed that all DENV-1 (n = 13) were genotype I and clustered to local strains circulating during the previous outbreak in the 2017, whereas DENV-2 consisted of two genotypes: Asian-I (n = 5), related to local strains from 2006-2022, and cosmopolitan (n = 18), the predominant genotype in this epidemic. The current cosmopolitan virus was identified as having an Asian-Pacific lineage. The virus was closely related to strains in other recent outbreaks in Southeast Asian countries and China. Multiple introductions occurred in 2016-2017, which were possibly from maritime Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia), mainland Southeast Asia (Cambodia and Thailand), or China, rather than from an expansion of localized Vietnamese cosmopolitan strains that were previously detected in the 2000s. We also analyzed the genetic relationship between Vietnam's cosmopolitan strain and recent global strains reported from Asia, Oceania, Africa, and South America. This analysis revealed that viruses of Asian-Pacific lineage are not restricted to Asia but have spread to Peru and Brazil in South America.
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- Juthamas Phadungsombat
- Department of Viral Infections, Research Institute for Microbial Diseases, Osaka University, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Viral infection and International Health, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
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- National Hospital for Tropical Disease, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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- Department of Viral Infections, Research Institute for Microbial Diseases, Osaka University, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Viral infection and International Health, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
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- Department of Viral infection and International Health, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
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- Department of Viral Infections, Research Institute for Microbial Diseases, Osaka University, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- National Hospital for Tropical Disease, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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Kong L, Xiao J, Yang L, Sui Y, Wang D, Chen S, Liu P, Chen XG, Gu J. Mosquito densovirus significantly reduces the vector susceptibility to dengue virus serotype 2 in Aedes albopictus mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae). Infect Dis Poverty 2023; 12:48. [PMID: 37161462 PMCID: PMC10169196 DOI: 10.1186/s40249-023-01099-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Dengue virus (DENV) is a major public health threat, with Aedes albopictus being the confirmed vector responsible for dengue epidemics in Guangzhou, China. Mosquito densoviruses (MDVs) are pathogenic mosquito-specific viruses, and a novel MDV was previously isolated from Ae. albopictus in Guangzhou. This study aims to determine the prevalence of MDVs in wild Ae. albopictus populations and investigate their potential interactions with DENV and impact on vector susceptibility for DENV. METHODS The prevalence of MDV in wild mosquitoes in China was investigated using open access sequencing data and PCR detection in Ae. albopictus in Guangzhou. The viral infection rate and titers in MDV-persistent C6/36 cells were evaluated at 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 h post infection (hpi) by indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA) and real time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR). The midgut infection rate (MIR), dissemination rate (DR), and salivary gland infection rate (SGIR) in various tissues of MDV-infected mosquitoes were detected and quantified at 0, 5, 10, and 15 days post infection (dpi) by RT-PCR and RT-qPCR. The chi-square test evaluated dengue virus serotype 2 (DENV-2) and Aedes aegypti densovirus (AaeDV) infection rates and related indices in mosquitoes, while Tukey's LSD and t-tests compared viral titers in C6/36 cells and tissues over time. RESULTS The results revealed a relatively wide distribution of MDVs in Aedes, Culex, and Anopheles mosquitoes in China and an over 68% positive rate. In vitro, significant reductions in DENV-2 titers in supernatant at 120 hpi, and an apparent decrease in DENV-2-positive cells at 96 and 120 hpi were observed. In vivo, DENV-2 in the ovaries and salivary glands was first detected at 10 dpi in both monoinfected and superinfected Ae. albopictus females, while MDV superinfection with DENV-2 suppressed the salivary gland infection rate at 15 dpi. DENV-2 titer in the ovary and salivary glands of Ae. albopictus was reduced in superinfected mosquitoes at 15 dpi. CONCLUSIONS MDVs is widespread in natural mosquito populations, and replication of DENV-2 is suppressed in MDV-infected Ae. albopictus, thus reducing vector susceptibility to DENV-2. Our study supports the hypothesis that MDVs may contribute to reducing transmission of DENV and provides an alternative strategy for mosquito-transmitted disease control.
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- Ling Kong
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Department of Pathogen Biology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Department of Pathogen Biology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Department of Pathogen Biology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Brown School, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 63130, USA
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- National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Shenzhen Aiming Pest Control Operation Service Company Limited, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Department of Pathogen Biology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Department of Pathogen Biology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Department of Pathogen Biology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China.
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An YJ, Choi SM, Choi ER, Nam YE, Seo EW, Ahn SB, Jang Y, Kim M, Cho JH. Synthesis and biological evaluation of new β-D-N 4-hydroxycytidine analogs against SARS-CoV-2, influenza viruses and DENV-2. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2023; 83:129174. [PMID: 36764470 PMCID: PMC9905048 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2023.129174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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Drug repurposing approach was applied to find a potent antiviral agent against RNA viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, influenza viruses and dengue virus with a concise strategy of small change in parent molecular structure. For this purpose, β-D-N4-hydroxycytidine (NHC, 1) with a broad spectrum of antiviral activity was chosen as the parent molecule. Among the prepared NHC analogs (8a-g, and 9) from uridine, β-D-N4-O-isobutyrylcytidine (8a) showed potent activity against SARS-CoV-2 (EC50 3.50 μM), Flu A (H1N1) (EC50 5.80 μM), Flu A (H3N2) (EC50 7.30 μM), Flu B (EC50 3.40 μM) and DENV-2 (EC50 3.95 μM) in vitro. Furthermore, its potency against SARS-CoV-2 was >5-fold, 3.4-fold, and 3-fold compared to that of NHC (1), MK-4482 (2), and remdesivir (RDV) in vitro, respectively. Ultimately, compound 8a was expected to be a potent inhibitor toward RNA viruses as a viral mutagenic agent like MK-4482.
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- Yeon Jin An
- Department of Medicinal Biotechnology, College of Health Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, South Korea
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- Department of Medicinal Biotechnology, College of Health Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, South Korea
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- Department of Medicinal Biotechnology, College of Health Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, South Korea
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- Department of Medicinal Biotechnology, College of Health Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, South Korea
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- Department of Medicinal Biotechnology, College of Health Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, South Korea
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- Infectious Diseases Therapeutic Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Daejeon 34114, South Korea; Graduate School of New Drug Discovery and Development, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, South Korea
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- Infectious Diseases Therapeutic Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Daejeon 34114, South Korea
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- Infectious Diseases Therapeutic Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Daejeon 34114, South Korea; Graduate School of New Drug Discovery and Development, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, South Korea.
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- Department of Medicinal Biotechnology, College of Health Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, South Korea; Department of Translational Biomedical Sciences, Graduate School of Dong-A University, Busan 49201, South Korea.
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Hu P, Cheng Y, Wang Y, Gou X, Liu H, Zuo L, Wu N. [Phosphoproteomic analysis of human umbilical venous endothelial cells with DENV-2 infection]. Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao 2023; 43:29-38. [PMID: 36856207 DOI: 10.12122/j.issn.1673-4254.2023.01.04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the differentially phosphorylated proteins in DENV-2-infected human umbilical venous endothelial cells (HUVECs) and explore the possible pathogenic mechanism of DENV-2 infection. METHODS The total proteins were extracted from DENV-2-infected HUVECs and blank control HUVEC using SDT lysis method. The phosphorylated proteins were qualitatively and quantitatively analyzed using tandem mass spectrometry (TMT). The identified differentially phosphorylated proteins were analyzed by bioinformatics analyses such as subcellular localization analysis, GO enrichment analysis, KEGG pathway analysis and protein-protein interaction (PPI) analysis. Western blotting was used to detect the expressions of phosphorylated Jun, map2k2 and AKT1 proteins in DENV-2-infected HUVECs. RESULTS A total of 2918 modified peptides on 1385 different proteins were detected, and among them 1346 were significantly upregulated (FC > 1.2, P < 0.05) and 1572 were significantly downregulated (FC < 0.83, P < 0.05). A total of 49 phosphorylated conserved motifs were obtained by amino acid conservative motif analysis. The most abundant differentially phosphorylated peptides in protein domain analysis included RNA recognition motif, protein kinase domain and PH domain. Subcellular localization analysis showed that the differentially modified peptides were mainly localized in the nucleus and cytoplasm. GO enrichment and KEGG pathway analysis showed that the differential peptides were mainly enriched in the regulation of stimulation response, biosynthesis of small molecules containing nuclear bases, and migration of phagosomes and leukocytes across the endothelium. PPI and KEGG joint analysis showed that the up-regulated and down-regulated differentially phosphorylated proteins were enriched in 15 pathways. In DENV-2-infected HUVECs, Western blotting detected differential expressions of phosphorylated proteins related with the autophagy pathway, namely JUN, MAP2K2 and AKT1, and among them p-JUN was significantly down-regulated and p-AKT1 and p-MAP2K2 were significantly upregulated (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION DENV-2 infected HUVECs show numerous differentially expressed proteins. The downregulation of p-JUN and upregulation of p-MAP2K2 and p-AKT1 suggest their potential roles in regulating autophagy, which is probably involved in the mechanism of DENV-2 infection.
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Balière C, Calvez E, Thiberge JM, Somlor S, Vandenbogaert M, Grandadam M, Caro V. A Six Years (2010-2016) Longitudinal Survey of the Four Serotypes of Dengue Viruses in Lao PDR. Microorganisms 2023; 11. [PMID: 36838207 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11020243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Dengue fever is the most prevalent arthropod-borne viral infection of humans in tropical and subtropical countries. Since 1979, dengue has been reported to be endemic in the Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR), as in many countries in Southeast Asia, with a complex circulation of the four dengue viruses' serotypes (DENV-1 to DENV-4). By sequencing the complete envelope protein, we explored a panel of samples from five Lao Provinces (Vientiane capital, Luangprabang, Bolikhamxay, Saravane, Attapeu) to enrich knowledge about the co-circulation of DENVs in Lao PDR between 2010 and 2016. Phylogenetic analyses highlighted the specific circulation of DENV-1 genotype I, DENV-2 genotype Asian I, DENV-4 genotype I and the co-circulation of DENV-3 genotype II and III. The continuous co-circulation of the four serotypes was underlined, with genotype or cluster shifts among DENV-3 and DENV-1. These data suggested the emergence or re-emergence of DENV strains associated with epidemic events, potentially linked to the exchanges within the territory and with neighboring countries. Indeed, the increasing local or regional connections favored the dissemination of new isolates or new clusters around the country. Since 2012, the surveillance and alert system created in Vientiane capital by the Institut Pasteur du Laos appears to be a strategic tool for monitoring the circulation of the four serotypes, especially in this endemic country, and allows for improving dengue epidemiological knowledge to anticipate epidemic events better.
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Umair M, Haider SA, Rehman Z, Jamal Z, Ali Q, Hakim R, Bibi S, Ikram A, Salman M. Genomic Characterization of Dengue Virus Outbreak in 2022 from Pakistan. Vaccines (Basel) 2023; 11. [PMID: 36680008 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines11010163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Pakistan, a dengue-endemic country, has encountered several outbreaks during the past decade. The current study aimed to explore the serotype and genomic diversity of dengue virus responsible for the 2022 outbreak in Pakistan. From August to October 2022, NS-1 positive blood samples (n = 343) were collected from dengue patients, among which, (85%; n = 293) were positive based on RT-PCR. In terms of gender and age, dengue infection was more prevalent in male patients (63%; n = 184), with more adults (21-30 years; n = 94) being infected. The serotyping results revealed DENV-2 to be the most predominant serotype (62%; n = 183), followed by DENV-1 (37%; n = 109) and DENV-3 (0.32%; n = 1). Moreover, a total of 10 samples (DENV-2; n = 8, DENV-1; n = 2) were subjected to whole-genome sequencing. Among these, four were collected in early 2022, and six were collected between August and October 2022. Phylogenetic analysis of DENV-2 sequenced samples (n = 8) revealed a monophyletic clade of cosmopolitan genotype IVA, which is closely related to sequences from China and Singapore 2018, and DENV-1 samples (n = 2) show genotype III, which is closely related to Pakistan isolates from 2019. We also reported the first whole genome sequence of a coinfection case (DENV1-DENV2) in Pakistan detected through a meta-genome approach. Thus, dengue virus dynamics reported in the current study warrant large-scale genomic surveillance to better respond to future outbreaks.
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Wu N, Gou X, Hu P, Chen Y, Ji J, Wang Y, Zuo L. Mechanism of autophagy induced by activation of the AMPK/ERK/mTOR signaling pathway after TRIM22-mediated DENV-2 infection of HUVECs. Virol J 2022; 19:228. [PMID: 36587218 PMCID: PMC9805691 DOI: 10.1186/s12985-022-01932-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Dengue virus type 2 (DENV-2) was used to infect primary human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) to examine autophagy induced by activation of the adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK)/extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway following tripartite motif-containing 22 (TRIM22)-mediated DENV-2 infection to further reveal the underlying pathogenic mechanism of DENV-2 infection. METHODS Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was used to screen putative interference targets of TRIM22 and determine the knockdown efficiency. The effect of TRIM22 knockdown on HUVEC proliferation was determined using the CCK8 assay. Following TRIM22 knockdown, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) was used to determine the ultrastructure of HUVEC autophagosomes and expression of HUVEC autophagy and AMPK pathway-related genes were measured by qRT-PCR. Moreover, HUVEC autophagy and AMPK pathway-related protein expression levels were determined by western blot analysis. Cell cycle and apoptosis were assessed by flow cytometry (FCM) and the autophagosome structure of the HUVECs was observed by TEM. RESULTS Western blot results indicated that TRIM22 protein expression levels increased significantly 36 h after DENV-2 infection, which was consistent with the proteomics prediction. The CCK8 assay revealed that HUVEC proliferation was reduced following TRIM22 knockdown (P < 0.001). The TEM results indicated that HUVEC autolysosomes increased and autophagy was inhibited after TRIM22 knockdown. The qRT-PCR results revealed that after TRIM22 knockdown, the expression levels of antithymocyte globulin 7 (ATG7), antithymocyte globulin 5 (ATG5), Beclin1, ERK, and mTOR genes decreased (P < 0.01); however, the expression of AMPK genes (P < 0.05) and P62 genes (P < 0.001) increased. FCM revealed that following TRIM22 knockdown, the percentage of HUVECs in the G2 phase increased (P < 0.001) along with cell apoptosis. The effect of TRIM22 overexpression on HUVEC autophagy induced by DENV-2 infection and AMPK pathways decreased after adding an autophagy inhibitor. CONCLUSIONS In HUVECs, TRIM22 protein positively regulates autophagy and may affect autophagy through the AMPK/ERK/mTOR signaling pathway. Autophagy is induced by activation of the AMPK/ERK/mTOR signaling pathway following TRIM22-mediated DENV-2 infection of HUVECs.
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- Ning Wu
- grid.413458.f0000 0000 9330 9891Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- grid.413458.f0000 0000 9330 9891Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- grid.413458.f0000 0000 9330 9891Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- grid.413458.f0000 0000 9330 9891Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- grid.413458.f0000 0000 9330 9891Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- grid.413458.f0000 0000 9330 9891Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- grid.413458.f0000 0000 9330 9891Department of Immunology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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Liu R, Liu Z, Peng H, Lv Y, Feng Y, Kang J, Lu N, Ma R, Hou S, Sun W, Ying Q, Wang F, Gao Q, Zhao P, Zhu C, Wang Y, Wu X. Bomidin: An Optimized Antimicrobial Peptide With Broad Antiviral Activity Against Enveloped Viruses. Front Immunol 2022; 13:851642. [PMID: 35663971 PMCID: PMC9160972 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.851642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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The rapid evolution of highly infectious pathogens is a major threat to global public health. In the front line of defense against bacteria, fungi, and viruses, antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are naturally produced by all living organisms and offer new possibilities for next-generation antibiotic development. However, the low yields and difficulties in the extraction and purification of AMPs have hindered their industry and scientific research applications. To overcome these barriers, we enabled high expression of bomidin, a commercial recombinant AMP based upon bovine myeloid antimicrobial peptide-27. This novel AMP, which can be expressed in Escherichia coli by adding methionine to the bomidin sequence, can be produced in bulk and is more biologically active than chemically synthesized AMPs. We verified the function of bomidin against a variety of bacteria and enveloped viruses, including severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), herpes simplex virus (HSV), dengue virus (DENV), and chikungunya virus (CHIKV). Furthermore, based on the molecular modeling of bomidin and membrane lipids, we elucidated the possible mechanism by which bomidin disrupts bacterial and viral membranes. Thus, we obtained a novel AMP with an optimized, efficient heterologous expression system for potential therapeutic application against a wide range of life-threatening pathogens.
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- Rongrong Liu
- Department of Microbiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Microbiology, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- Analysis Center of Agrobiology and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Microbiology, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Function and Application of Biological Macromolecular Structures, School of Life Sciences, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Jiangsu Genloci Biotech Inc., Nanjing, China
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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Mehmood A, Khalid Khan F, Chaudhry A, Hussain Z, Laghari MA, Shah I, Baig ZI, Baig MA, Khader Y, Ikram A. Risk Factors Associated with a Dengue Fever Outbreak in Islamabad, Pakistan: Case-Control Study. JMIR Public Health Surveill 2021; 7:e27266. [PMID: 34967753 PMCID: PMC8759019 DOI: 10.2196/27266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Revised: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background On October 23, 2016, 79 dengue fever cases were reported from the Union Council Tarlai to Federal Disease Surveillance and Response Unit Islamabad. A team was established to investigate the suspected dengue outbreak. Objective The aim of this study was to determine the extent of the outbreak and identify the possible risk factors. Methods Active case finding was performed through a house-to-house survey. A case was defined as an acute onset of fever ≥38℃ in a resident of Tarlai from October 2 to November 11, 2016, with a positive dengue virus (nonstructural protein, NS-1) test and any of the two of following signs and symptoms: retroorbital/ocular pain, headache, rash, myalgia, arthralgia, and hemorrhagic manifestations. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Age- and sex-matched controls (1:1) were identified from residents in the same area as cases. Blood samples were taken and sent to the National Institute of Health for genotype identification. Results During the active case search, 145 cases of dengue fever were identified by surveying 928 houses from October 23 to November 11, 2016. The attack rate (AR) was 17.0/10,000. The mean age was 34.4 (SD 14.4) years. More than half of the cases were male (80/145, 55.2%). Among all cases, 29% belonged to the 25-34 years age group and the highest AR was found in the 35-44 years age group (35.6/10,000), followed by the 55-64 years age group (35.5/10,000). All five blood samples tested positive for NS-1 (genotype DENV-2). The most frequent presenting signs/symptoms were fever and headache (both 100%). Stagnant water around houses (odds ratio [OR] 4.86, 95% CI 2.94-8.01; P<.001), presence of flower pots in the home (OR 2.73, 95% CI 1.67-4.45; P<.001), and open water containers (OR 2.24, 95% CI 1.36-3.60; P<.001) showed higher odds among cases. Conversely, use of bed nets (OR 0.44, 95% CI 0.25-0.77; P=.003), insecticidal spray (OR 0.33, 95% CI 0.22-0.55; P<.001), door screens (OR 0.27, 95% CI 0.15-0.46; P<.001), mosquito coil/mat (OR 0.26, 95% CI 0.16-0.44; P<.001), and cleanliness of the house (OR 0.12, 95% CI 0.05-0.26; P<.001) showed significant protective effects. Conclusions Stagnant water acting as breeding grounds for vectors was identified as the probable cause of spread of the dengue outbreak. Establishment of surveillance and an early reporting system along with use of protective measures against the vector are strongly recommended.
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- Amjad Mehmood
- Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Public Health, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- National Institute of Health Pakistan, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Liu LT, Chen CH, Lin PC, Tsai CY, Hsu MC, Huang BY, Tsai YY, Tsai JJ. Evaluation of a new NS1 rapid diagnostic test using a single acute-phase serum panel collected during the largest dengue outbreak in Taiwan history in 2015. Kaohsiung J Med Sci 2021; 38:385-389. [PMID: 34931760 DOI: 10.1002/kjm2.12490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Dengue virus (DENV) infection results mostly from the bites of virus-carrying Aedes mosquitoes, which results in dengue fever (DF) with or without warning signs, severe dengue, or asymptomatic infections in humans. For point-of care identification of DENV-infected patients, a rapid diagnostic test (RDT) for DENV nonstructural protein 1 (NS1) has been developed to achieve early diagnosis and timely clinical management. We evaluated the performance of a new commercially available dengue NS1 RDT AsiaGen Dengue NS1 Antigen Rapid Diagnosis Test using real-time qRT-PCR as a reference method and compared the results with SD BIOLINE Dengue NS1 Ag using a single acute-phase serum panel collected during the largest dengue outbreak in the history of Taiwan in 2015. The results suggested that the sensitivity and specificity of AsiaGen Dengue NS1 Antigen RDT (96.9% and 100%) were similar to those of SD BIOLINE Dengue NS1 RDT (100% and 100%) for detection in the acute phase of DENV-2 infection. The results suggested that the sensitivity of both RDTs was similar (95.4% ~ 100%) for the sera collected at less than or equal to three days postsymptom onset (PSO). Our results suggested that the two DENV NS1 RDTs used in this study were promising for the timely diagnosis of DENV infection during dengue outbreaks, at least for DENV-2 in areas where authorized medical laboratories are not available or medical resources are limited. However, the performance of AsiaGen DENV NS1 RDTs in the detection of primary/secondary infections and infection by serotypes of DENV other than DENV-2 requires further investigation.
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- Li-Teh Liu
- Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, College of Medical Technology, Chung-Hwa University of Medical Technology, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- National Mosquito-Borne Diseases Control Research Center, National Health Research Institutes, Zhunan, Taiwan.,National Institute of Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology, National Health Research Institutes, Zhunan, Taiwan
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- Tropical Medicine Center, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Tropical Medicine Center, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Tropical Medicine Center, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Tropical Medicine Center, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Tropical Medicine Center, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Tropical Medicine Center, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Torres MC, Martins Karl AL, Müller Pereira da Silva M, Dardenne LE, Bispo de Filippis AM. In Silico Analysis of Dengue Virus Serotype 2 Mutations Detected at the Intrahost Level in Patients with Different Clinical Outcomes. Microbiol Spectr 2021; 9:e0025621. [PMID: 34468189 DOI: 10.1128/Spectrum.00256-21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Intrahost genetic diversity is thought to facilitate arbovirus adaptation to changing environments and hosts, and it may also be linked to viral pathogenesis. Intending to shed light on the viral determinants for severe dengue pathogenesis, we previously analyzed the DENV-2 intrahost genetic diversity in 68 patients clinically classified as dengue fever (n = 31), dengue with warning signs (n = 19), and severe dengue (n = 18), performing viral whole-genome deep sequencing from clinical samples with an amplicon-free approach. From it, we identified a set of 141 relevant mutations distributed throughout the viral genome that deserved further attention. Therefore, we employed molecular modeling to recreate three-dimensional models of the viral proteins and secondary RNA structures to map the mutations and assess their potential effects. Results showed that, in general lines, disruptive variants were identified primarily among dengue fever cases. In contrast, potential immune-escape variants were associated mainly with warning signs and severe cases, in line with the latter's longer intrahost evolution times. Furthermore, several mutations were located on protein-surface regions, with no associated function. They could represent sites of further investigation, as the interaction of viral and host proteins is critical for both host immunomodulation and virus hijacking of the cellular machinery. The present analysis provides new information about the implications of the intrahost genetic diversity of DENV-2, contributing to the knowledge about the viral factors possibly involved in its pathogenesis within the human host. Strengthening our results with functional studies could allow many of these variants to be considered in the design of therapeutic or prophylactic compounds and the improvement of diagnostic assays. IMPORTANCE Previous evidence showed that intrahost genetic diversity in arboviruses may be linked to viral pathogenesis and that one or a few amino acid replacements within a single protein are enough to modify a biological feature of an RNA virus. To assess dengue virus serotype 2 determinants potentially involved in pathogenesis, we previously analyzed the intrahost genetic diversity of the virus in patients with different clinical outcomes and identified a set of 141 mutations that deserved further study. Thus, through a molecular modeling approach, we showed that disruptive variants were identified primarily among cases with mild dengue fever, while potential immune-escape variants were mainly associated with cases of greater severity. We believe that some of the variants pointed out in this study were attractive enough to be potentially considered in future intelligent designs of therapeutic or prophylactic compounds or the improvement of diagnostic tools. The present analysis provides new information about DENV-2 viral factors possibly involved in its pathogenesis within the human host.
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Jose PMM, Paola ZS, Eduardo DG, Arturo SMMO, Fernando BG. A case of coinfection of a pediatric patient with acute SARS-COV-2 with MIS-C and severe DENV-2 in Mexico: a case report. BMC Infect Dis 2021; 21:1072. [PMID: 34663252 PMCID: PMC8521498 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-021-06765-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background COVID-19 cases have been increasing since the epidemic started. One of the major concerns is how clinical symptomatology would behave after coinfection with another virus. Case presentation In this case report, a pediatric native patient from Estado de Mexico (EDOMEX), MEX had severe DENV-2 and acute SARS-CoV-2 at the same time. The clinical features were severe thrombocytopenia, secondary septic shock, cerebral edema, pericardial effusion, fluid overload that exhibited bipalpebral edema in all four extremities, hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), coronary artery ectasia (CAE), multisystemic inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), and probable COVID-19 pneumonia or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) that triggered patient intubation. The patient presented unusual symptomatology according to the literature. After 15 days of intubation and 15 more days under surveillance, he was released without respiratory sequelae and without treatment after major clinical improvement. Conclusion The aim of this manuscript is to present clinical challenges that coinfection may cause in pediatric patients, even though COVID-19 in children does not tend to be as severe as in other sectors of the population.
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- Perez-Mendez Maria Jose
- Laboratorio de Medicina Traslacional, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Salvador Díaz Mirón esq. Plan de San Luis S/N, Miguel Hidalgo, Casco de Santo Tomas, 11340, Mexico, CDMX, Mexico.,Laboratorio de Biología Molecular, Laboratorio Estatal de Salud Pública del Estado de México, Tollocan S/N Colonia Moderna de la Cruz, 50180, Toluca,, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Medicina Traslacional, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Salvador Díaz Mirón esq. Plan de San Luis S/N, Miguel Hidalgo, Casco de Santo Tomas, 11340, Mexico, CDMX, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Biología Molecular, Laboratorio Estatal de Salud Pública del Estado de México, Tollocan S/N Colonia Moderna de la Cruz, 50180, Toluca,, Mexico
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- Departamento de Epidemiología del Instituto de Seguridad Social del Estado de México y Municipios, ISSEMyM, Av. Hidalgo Pte. No. 600, Col. La Merced, 50080, Toluca, Estado de México, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Biología Molecular, Laboratorio Estatal de Salud Pública del Estado de México, Tollocan S/N Colonia Moderna de la Cruz, 50180, Toluca,, Mexico.
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Shoushtari M, Salehi-Vaziri M, Roohvand F, Arashkia A, Jalali T, Azadmanesh K. Taguchi array optimization of the reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP) assay for sensitive and rapid detection of dengue virus serotype 2. Biotechnol Lett 2021; 43:2149-60. [PMID: 34533679 DOI: 10.1007/s10529-021-03175-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Serotype 2 of dengue virus (DENV-2) is the most prevalent cause of dengue fevers. In this study, the C-prM gene was used for specific detection of DENV-2 by RT-LAMP assay. The RT-LAMP assay was optimized using the Taguchi design of experiments. RESULTS The efficiency of the assay in such optimal conditions resulted in 100% sensitivity, 100% specificity, and 100% overall accuracy for detection of 4 copies/μL of the genome of DENV-2. In addition, the detection of 2 copies/μL of the genome of DENV-2 was feasible, although the sensitivity was 50%. Considering the importance of the specific detection of the dengue virus serotypes, the cost-effective RT-LAMP approach can be used for rapid, specific, and sensitive detection of DENV-2. CONCLUSION RT-LAMP, as a cost-effective method, was optimized using Taguchi array approach for specific and rapid detection of DENV-2. Such methods can facilitate the diagnosis procedure in remote regions.
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Dieng I, Diagne MM, Ndione MHD, Hedible BG, Diop M, Adjoguoua EV, Sylla Y, Kadjo H, Loucoubar C, Sall AA, Faye O, Faye O. Dengue virus serotype 2 imported case from Côte d'Ivoire to Senegal, 2017. Transbound Emerg Dis 2021; 69:3035-3040. [PMID: 34270171 DOI: 10.1111/tbed.14239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2020] [Revised: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Dengue fever is the most common arboviral infection worldwide. Its epidemiology in Africa is not yet fully understood due to the lack of awareness, the presence of other dengue-like febrile diseases, and insufficient laboratory capabilities. This paper reports on the import of dengue virus serotype 2 case from Côte d'Ivoire to Senegal in West Africa. Phylogenetic analysis based on full-length genome sequence revealed that the isolate clustered with strains of cosmopolitan genotypes from the Burkina Faso outbreak in 2016 and those from the ongoing dengue fever outbreak in Côte d'Ivoire. This suggests a possible spread of strains from the Burkina Faso outbreak to other West African countries including Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal.
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- Idrissa Dieng
- Arboviruses and Haemorrhagic Fever Viruses Unit, Virology Department, Institut Pasteur de Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
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- Arboviruses and Haemorrhagic Fever Viruses Unit, Virology Department, Institut Pasteur de Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
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- Arboviruses and Haemorrhagic Fever Viruses Unit, Virology Department, Institut Pasteur de Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
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- Epidemiology, Clinical Research and Data Science Department, Institut Pasteur de Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
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- Epidemiology, Clinical Research and Data Science Department, Institut Pasteur de Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
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- Departement des virus épidemiques, Institut Pasteur de Côte d'Ivoire, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
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- Departement des virus épidemiques, Institut Pasteur de Côte d'Ivoire, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
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- Departement des virus épidemiques, Institut Pasteur de Côte d'Ivoire, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
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- Epidemiology, Clinical Research and Data Science Department, Institut Pasteur de Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
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- Arboviruses and Haemorrhagic Fever Viruses Unit, Virology Department, Institut Pasteur de Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
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- Arboviruses and Haemorrhagic Fever Viruses Unit, Virology Department, Institut Pasteur de Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
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- Arboviruses and Haemorrhagic Fever Viruses Unit, Virology Department, Institut Pasteur de Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
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Poudyal P, Sharma K, Dumre SP, Bastola A, Chalise BS, Shrestha B, Poudel A, Giri A, Bhandari P, Shah Y, Poudel RC, Khadka D, Maharjan J, Ngwe Tun MM, Morita K, Pandey BD, Pandey K. Molecular study of 2019 dengue fever outbreaks in Nepal. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg 2021; 115:619-626. [PMID: 32987406 DOI: 10.1093/trstmh/traa096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Revised: 08/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Dengue cases have been continuously reported in Nepal, including some large outbreaks, since its first introduction in 2004. The disease is now expanding towards newer locations above 1400 m high, especially the country's capital city, Kathmandu. In 2019, >14,000 dengue cases including six deaths were reported. This study was aimed at the detection and molecular characterization of dengue virus (DENV) in dengue patients. METHODS A total of 451 patients were enrolled in this study. Demographic, clinical and laboratory information was collected from dengue patients. Dengue infection was confirmed by antibody/antigen detection assays followed by RT-PCR analysis. RESULTS The DENV patients showed fever, body ache, headache, myalgia, retro-orbital pain and arthralgia. The platelets were decreased, serum liver enzymes were increased and leucopenia was seen. Out of 195 patients, 111 (57.0%) were positive for DENV RNA by consensus PCR. We found DENV-2, 70 (63.1%) as the predominant serotype responsible for the 2019 outbreak, while DENV-3 was detected in two patients. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that DENV-2 was the major serotype causing the 2019 massive outbreak in Nepal. This information will help in disease control programs to understand the molecular epidemiology and its changing trend.
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- Pranita Poudyal
- Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Lalitpur, Nepal
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- Everest International Clinic and Research Center, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Diseases Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Diseases Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Diseases Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Diseases Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Everest International Clinic and Research Center, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Lalitpur, Nepal
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- Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Epidemiology and Diseases Control Division, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Lalitpur, Nepal
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Walker J, Pyke A, Florian P, Moore F, Smoll N, Adegbija O, Khan A, Hasan R, Carroll H, Harris RR, Kandaker G. Re-emergence of dengue virus in regional Queensland: 2019 dengue virus outbreak in Rockhampton, Central Queensland, Australia. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 45. [PMID: 34139967 DOI: 10.33321/cdi.2021.45.31] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Objective(s) To describe an autochthonous dengue virus type 2 (DENV-2) outbreak in Central Queensland from May 2019 and subsequent public health actions. Design and setting Public health outbreak investigation of locally acquired DENV-2 cases in Rockhampton, Central Queensland. This included laboratory investigations, associated mosquito vector surveillance, and control measures implemented in response to the outbreak. Results Twenty-one locally-acquired DENV-2 cases were identified during the Rockhampton outbreak (from 23 May to 7 October 2019): 13 laboratory-confirmed and eight probable cases. Clinical symptoms included lethargy (100%); fever (95%); headache (95%); and aches and pains (90%). Inspections of premises demonstrated that Aedes aegypti was present in 9.5% of those investigated which was more than half of the premises identified as containing mosquitoes. Nucleotide sequencing of a DENV-2 isolate recovered from the first confirmed case and DENV-2 RNA from an additional 5 patients indicated a single DENV-2 strain was responsible for the outbreak which was most closely related to DENV-2 strains from Southeast Asia. Conclusions The 2019 DENV-2 outbreak in Rockhampton, Central Queensland, Australia, likely resulted from the importation of a strain, most closely related to DENV-2 strains from Southeast Asia and is the first reported outbreak in the region specifically implicating DENV-2. Given the presence of Aedes aegypti in Rockhampton, appropriate medical and mosquito avoidance advice; ongoing surveillance; and deployment of mosquito control strategies for the prevention of dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases should be priorities for this region.
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- Jacina Walker
- Central Queensland Public Health Unit, Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia.,National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Research School of Population Health, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- Public Health Virology Laboratory, Forensic and Scientific Services, Coopers Plains, Queensland, Australia
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- Public Health Virology Laboratory, Forensic and Scientific Services, Coopers Plains, Queensland, Australia
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- Central Queensland Public Health Unit, Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- Central Queensland Public Health Unit, Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- Central Queensland Public Health Unit, Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- Communicable Disease Branch, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Research School of Population Health, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- Central Queensland Public Health Unit, Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia.,Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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Rahman MM, Biswas S, Islam KJ, Paul AS, Mahato SK, Ali MA, Halim MA. Antiviral phytochemicals as potent inhibitors against NS3 protease of dengue virus. Comput Biol Med 2021; 134:104492. [PMID: 34022487 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2021.104492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2021] [Revised: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Dengue, a mosquito-borne disease, has appeared as a major infectious disease globally. The virus requires its proteins to replicate and reproduce in the host cell. The NS3 protease converts the polyprotein to functional proteins with the help of the NS2B cofactor. Thus, NS3 protease is a promising target to develop antiviral inhibitors against the dengue virus. A systematic screening including ADMET properties, molecular docking, molecular dynamics (MD) simulation, binding free energy calculation, and QSAR studies is carried out to predict potent inhibitors against the NS3 protease. From the screening of 40 antiviral phytochemicals, ADMET properties analysis was used to screen out ligands that violate ADME rules and have probable toxicity. Cyanidin 3-Glucoside, Dithymoquinone, and Glabridin were predicted to be potent inhibitors against the NS3 protease according to their binding affinity. These ligands showed several noncovalent interactions, including hydrogen bond, hydrophobic interaction, electrostatic interaction, pi-sulfur interactions. The ligand-protein complexes were further scrutinized using 250 ns molecular dynamics simulation. The MM-PBSA binding free energy calculation was conducted to investigate their binding stability in dynamic conditions. The calculated pIC50(mM) value was predicted using the QSAR model with 89.91% goodness of fit. The predicted biologocal activity value for the ligands indicates they might have good potency.
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- Md Mahbubur Rahman
- Division of Infectious Diseases and Division of Computer-Aided Drug Design, The Red-Green Research Centre, BICCB, Tejgaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Division of Infectious Diseases and Division of Computer-Aided Drug Design, The Red-Green Research Centre, BICCB, Tejgaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Division of Infectious Diseases and Division of Computer-Aided Drug Design, The Red-Green Research Centre, BICCB, Tejgaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Division of Infectious Diseases and Division of Computer-Aided Drug Design, The Red-Green Research Centre, BICCB, Tejgaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Division of Infectious Diseases and Division of Computer-Aided Drug Design, The Red-Green Research Centre, BICCB, Tejgaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Division of Infectious Diseases and Division of Computer-Aided Drug Design, The Red-Green Research Centre, BICCB, Tejgaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Physical Sciences, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, Fort Smith, AR, USA.
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Kong W, Mao J, Yang Y, Yuan J, Chen J, Luo Y, Lai T, Zuo L. Mechanisms of mTOR and Autophagy in Human Endothelial Cell Infected with Dengue Virus-2. Viral Immunol 2021; 33:61-70. [PMID: 31978319 DOI: 10.1089/vim.2019.0009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The mechanistic mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) plays a crucial role in response to many major cellular processes, including cellular metabolism, proliferation, and autophagy. Both mTOR and autophagy are suggested to be involved in the viral infection. However, little is known about the role of mTOR and autophagy in human endothelial cell infected with dengue virus-2 (DENV-2), this study is to investigate the role of mTOR and autophagy in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) infected with DENV-2 and related regulatory mechanisms. HUVECs were cultured in epithelial cell medium. A series of experiments involving immunohistochemistry, TCID50 method, real-time PCR, western blot, and laser confocal were performed in this study. The cell line was identified as HUVEC by the expression of cell factor VIII. The expression level of DENV-2 mRNA increased and showed an upward trend. Compared with the control group, the fluorescence of autophagy-labeled protein LC3B and lysosome-labeled protein lysosome-associated membrane protein 1 (LAMP1) in the cytoplasm of HUVEC induced by rapamycin was observed, and intensity was significantly enhanced under confocal laser scanning microscope, after fluorescence synthesis, the fluorescence of autophagy-labeled protein LC3B and lysosome-labeled protein LAMP1 overlaps were reduced. The intensity of fluorescence of autophagy-labeled protein LC3B and lysosome-labeled protein LAMP1 increased in 1 × 104 TCID50 DENV-2 infection group, after fluorescence synthesis, fluorescence of autophagy-labeled protein LC3B, lysosome-labeled protein LAMP1, and DEN2 NS1 overlapped. Compared with the control group, the phosphorylation level of mTOR, Atg13, and p-ULK1 in DENV-2-infected group or Rapa treatment group decreased significantly (p < 0.05), and the level of LC3-II increased significantly (p < 0.05). These results suggest that DENV-2 induces autophagy in HUVECs through mTOR signaling molecule.
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- Weiying Kong
- Department of Immunology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
- Center for Clinical Laboratories, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Immunology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Immunology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Immunology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Immunology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Immunology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Immunology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Immunology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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Ujwal S, Sabeena S, Bhaskar R, D'Souza G, Santhosha D, Auti A, Kumar R, Ramachandran S, Hindol M, Aithal A, Bhandari Y, Jazeel A, Arunkumar G. Circulation of Asian-I and Cosmopolitan genotypes of Dengue-2 virus in northeast India, 2016-2017. J Vector Borne Dis 2020; 56:231-236. [PMID: 32655072 DOI: 10.4103/0972-9062.289402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES Dengue is a major public health problem in northeast India where the majority of the cases go unreported and undiagnosed. Even though all four dengue serotypes are reported, there is a dearth of information on genetic diversity. The present cross-sectional study was undertaken during 2016-17 to determine the genetic variance of dengue virus serotype 2 (DENV-2) based on the envelope (E) glycoprotein gene. METHODS The serum samples collected from the northeast parts of India, as a part of hospital-based acute febrile illness surveillance, were serotyped. Viral RNA was extracted from DENV-2 serum samples using QIAquick® RNA Extraction Kit. The E gene was amplified by conventional reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and the PCR products were sequenced. RESULTS The E glycoprotein gene of nine serum samples with high viral RNA concentration (Ct <25) was sequenced. The E gene sequences of eight DENV-2 strains from Assam and Meghalaya aligned with genotype IV (Cosmopolitan) and one strain from Tripura segregated with Asian-I genotype. INTERPRETATION & CONCLUSION Ongoing laboratory-based surveillance is mandatory to understand the transmission dynamics of dengue in endemic countries. This study concluded that in northeast India, presently two distinct genotypes of DENV-2, namely genotype IVb (Cosmopolitan) and Asian-I genotype are in circulation.
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- S Ujwal
- Manipal Institute of Virology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Manipal Institute of Virology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Manipal Institute of Virology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Manipal Institute of Virology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Manipal Institute of Virology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Manipal Institute of Virology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Manipal Institute of Virology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Manipal Institute of Virology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Manipal Institute of Virology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Manipal Institute of Virology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Manipal Institute of Virology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Manipal Institute of Virology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Manipal Institute of Virology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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Sucipto TH, Martak F. Inhibition of dengue virus serotype 2 in Vero cells with [Cu(2,4,5-triphenyl-1H-imidazole) 2(H2O)2].Cl2. Infect Dis Rep 2020; 12:8744. [PMID: 32874470 PMCID: PMC7447923 DOI: 10.4081/idr.2020.8744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Dengue fever and dengue hemorrhagic fever are transmitted to humans by the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, with an observed 30-fold increase in global incidence the last 50 years. Despite the tremendous efforts invested anti-dengue virus research, no clinically approved vaccine or antiviral chemotherapeutics are available for humans, and disease treatment is limited to supportive care. Over the years there has been a continuous interest in the chemistry of metal complexes with biological activity, including platinum complexes with antitumor activity and silver complexes with antimicrobial action. Aim of the project was to investigate [Cu(2,4,5-triphenyl-1Himidazole) 2 (H2O)2].Cl2 as antiviral compound that was further tested for inhibitory effect on the replication of dengue virus type 2 (DENV-2) in Vero cell. DENV-2 were infected in Vero cells and replication of virus was measured by Viral ToxGlo with selectivity index value (SI) and determined as the ratio of cytotoxic concentration 50 (CC50) to inhibitory concentration 50 (IC50) for compound. The standard curve between concentration of compound (μg/mL) and %viability of cells was analyzed by logarithmic correlation regression with regression equation. For infection rates, t-test was used to examine the statistical significances among the concentrations of compound. P<0.05 was considered to be significant. The maximum inhibitory concentration (IC50) of [Cu(2,4,5- triphenyl-1H-imidazole)2 (H2O)2].Cl2 against DENV-2 was 98.62 μg/mL. The cytotoxic concentration (CC50) of compound against Vero cells was 300.36μg/mL. The SI values for [Cu(2,4,5-triphenyl-1H-imidazole)2 (H2O)2].Cl2 1.86.Based on selectivity index values, [Cu(2,4,5-triphenyl-1H-imidazole)2 (H2O)2].Cl2 can inhibit the growth of DENV- 2 and has low toxicity values for Vero cells.
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- Teguh H. Sucipto
- Dengue Study Group, Institute of Tropical Disease, Universitas Airlangga, Jl. Mulyorejo, Surabaya, East Java
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Jl. Raya ITS, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
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Chua CL, Chan YF, Andu ESGS, Rovie-Ryan JJ, Sitam FT, Verasahib K, Sam IC. Little Evidence of Zika Virus Infection in Wild Long-Tailed Macaques, Peninsular Malaysia. Emerg Infect Dis 2019; 25:374-376. [PMID: 30666941 PMCID: PMC6346475 DOI: 10.3201/eid2502.180258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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We tested a sample of 234 wild long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis) trapped in Peninsular Malaysia in 2009, 2010, and 2016 for Zika virus RNA and antibodies. None were positive for RNA, and only 1.3% were seropositive for neutralizing antibodies. Long-tailed macaques are unlikely to be reservoirs for Zika virus in Malaysia.
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Farias KJS, Machado PRL, de Almeida Júnior RF, Lopes da Fonseca BA. Brefeldin A and Cytochalasin B reduce dengue virus replication in cell cultures but do not protect mice against viral challenge. Access Microbiol 2019; 1:e000041. [PMID: 32974532 PMCID: PMC7470301 DOI: 10.1099/acmi.0.000041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2019] [Accepted: 06/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Dengue is an emerging arboviral disease caused by dengue virus (DENV). DENV belongs to the family Flaviviridae and genus Flavivirus. No specific anti-DENV drugs are currently available. METHODS We investigated the antiviral activity of Brefeldin A (BFA) and Cytochalasin B (CB) against this infection. The drugs BFA and CB were used in the in vitro treatment of dengue-2 virus (DENV-2) infections in Vero cell cultures and in protection from lethality by post-challenge administration in Swiss mice. Viral load was quantified by qRT-PCR and plaque assay in Vero cell cultures, post-infection, treated or not with the drugs. Post-challenge drug levels were evaluated by survival analysis. RESULTS Our results indicate that doses of 5 µg ml-1 of BFA and 10 µg ml-1 of CB are not toxic to the cells and induce a statistically significant inhibition of DENV-2 replication in Vero cells when compared to control. No BFA- or CB-treated mice survived the challenge with DENV-2. CONCLUSION These data suggest that BFA and CB have an antiviral action against DENV-2 replication in Vero cell culture, but do not alter infected mice mortality.
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- Kleber Juvenal Silva Farias
- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto – University of Sao Paulo, Avenida Bandeirantes, 3900, Monte Alegre, 14049-900, Ribeirao Preto SP, Brazil
- Program of Graduate Studies on Applied Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto – University of Sao Paulo, Avenida Bandeirantes, 3900, Monte Alegre, 14049-900, Ribeirão Preto SP, Brazil
- *Correspondence: Kleber Juvenal Silva Farias,
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- Department of Clinical Analysis and Toxicology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Street General Gustavo Cordeiro de Farias, 384, Petropolis, 59012-570 Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Analysis and Toxicology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Street General Gustavo Cordeiro de Farias, 384, Petropolis, 59012-570 Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto – University of Sao Paulo, Avenida Bandeirantes, 3900, Monte Alegre, 14049-900, Ribeirao Preto SP, Brazil
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Tarnagda Z, Cissé A, Bicaba BW, Diagbouga S, Sagna T, Ilboudo AK, Tialla D, Lingani M, Sondo KA, Yougbaré I, Yaméogo I, Sow HE, Sakandé J, Sangaré L, Greco R, Muscatello DJ. Dengue Fever in Burkina Faso, 2016. Emerg Infect Dis 2018; 24:170-172. [PMID: 29260685 PMCID: PMC5749475 DOI: 10.3201/eid2401.170973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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We report 1,327 probable cases of dengue in Burkina Faso in 2016. Of 35 serum samples tested by a trioplex test, 19 were confirmed dengue virus (DENV)‒positive: 11 DENV-2, 6 DENV-3, 2 nontypeable, and 1 DENV-2/DENV-3 co-infection. Molecular testing should be conducted to correctly identify causative agents in this complex infectious disease landscape.
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Serrato-Salas J, Izquierdo-Sánchez J, Argüello M, Conde R, Alvarado-Delgado A, Lanz-Mendoza H. Aedes aegypti antiviral adaptive response against DENV-2. Dev Comp Immunol 2018; 84:28-36. [PMID: 29408269 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2018.01.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2017] [Revised: 01/30/2018] [Accepted: 01/31/2018] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Priming is the conceptual term defining memory phenomenon in innate immune response. Numerous examples of enhanced secondary immune response have been described in diverse taxa of invertebrates; which naturally lacks memory response. In mosquitoes, a previous non-lethal challenge with some specific pathogens modify their immune response against the same microorganism; developing an improved antimicrobial reaction. In this work, we explore the ability of Aedes aegypti to mount a higher antiviral response upon a second oral DENV challenge. When previously challenged with inactive virus, we observed that the posterior infection showed a diminished number of DENV infectious particles in midguts and carcasses. In challenged tissues, we detected higher de novo midgut DNA synthesis than control group, as determined by DNA incorporation of 5-bromo-2-deoxyuridine. We demonstrated that inactive DENV particle are capable to induce DNA synthesis levels comparable to infective DENV. We considered the Drosophila melanogaster hindsight and Delta-Notch mosquitoes orthologues as potential de novo DNA synthesis pathway components (as observed in fly oocyte development and midgut tissue renewal). We showed that Aedes aegypti hindsight transcript relative expression levels were higher than control during DENV infection and inactive DENV particle alimentation. Also, Aedes aegypti second challenge with active DENV induced higher hindsight, Delta and Notch transcriptions in the primed mosquitoes (compared with the primary infection levels). Considering that the mosquito de novo DNA synthesis is concomitant to viral particle reduction, this finding opens a new perspective on the mechanisms underlying the vector antiviral immune response and the effector molecules involved.
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- Javier Serrato-Salas
- Centro de Investigaciones sobre Enfermedades Infecciosas, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, Av. Universidad 655, CP 62100, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigaciones sobre Enfermedades Infecciosas, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, Av. Universidad 655, CP 62100, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigaciones sobre Enfermedades Infecciosas, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, Av. Universidad 655, CP 62100, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigaciones sobre Enfermedades Infecciosas, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, Av. Universidad 655, CP 62100, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigaciones sobre Enfermedades Infecciosas, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, Av. Universidad 655, CP 62100, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigaciones sobre Enfermedades Infecciosas, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, Av. Universidad 655, CP 62100, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico.
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Yang J, Lin Y, Jiang L, Xi J, Wang X, Guan J, Chen J, Pan Y, Luo J, Ye C, Sun Q. Comparison analysis of microRNAs in response to dengue virus type 2 infection between the Vero cell-adapted strain and its source, the clinical C6/36 isolated strain. Virus Res 2018; 250:65-74. [PMID: 29660363 DOI: 10.1016/j.virusres.2018.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2017] [Revised: 04/12/2018] [Accepted: 04/12/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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To elucidate the differences in microRNAs during dengue virus infection between Vero cell-adapted strain (DENV-2-Vero) and its source, the clinical C6/36 isolated strain (DENV-2-C6/36), a comparison analysis was performed in Vero cells by high throughput sequencing. The results showed that the expression of 16 known and 3 novel miRNAs exhibited marked differences. 5 known miRNAs were up-regulated in DENV-2-C6/36 group, while 11 known microRNAs were down-regulated in DENV-2-Vero group. The GO enrichment and KEGG pathway analysis showed that there was a distinct difference in regulating viral replication between two strains. In DENV-2-Vero infection group, significantly enriched GO terms included virion attachment to host cells, viral structural protein/genome processing and packaging. Meanwhile, the regulation of cell death and apoptosis between two groups were different in the early stage of infection. KEGG enrichment analysis showed that DENV-2-C6/36 infection induced more intense regulation of immune-related pathways, including Fc gamma R-mediated phagocytosis, etc. DENV-2-Vero infection could partially alleviate the immune defense of Vero cells compared with DENV-2-C6/36. The results indicated that the distinct microRNA changes induced by two DENV-2 strains may be partly related to their infective abilities. Our data provide useful insights that help elucidate the host-pathogen interactions following DENV infection.
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- Jiajia Yang
- Institute of Medical Biology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Peking Union Medical College, Kunming 650118, PR China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of Vaccine Research & Development on Severe Infectious Diseases, Kunming 650118, PR China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of Vector-Borne Infectious Disease, Kunming 650118, PR China
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- Institute of Medical Biology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Peking Union Medical College, Kunming 650118, PR China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of Vaccine Research & Development on Severe Infectious Diseases, Kunming 650118, PR China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of Vector-Borne Infectious Disease, Kunming 650118, PR China
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- Institute of Medical Biology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Peking Union Medical College, Kunming 650118, PR China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of Vaccine Research & Development on Severe Infectious Diseases, Kunming 650118, PR China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of Vector-Borne Infectious Disease, Kunming 650118, PR China
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- Institute of Medical Biology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Peking Union Medical College, Kunming 650118, PR China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of Vaccine Research & Development on Severe Infectious Diseases, Kunming 650118, PR China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of Vector-Borne Infectious Disease, Kunming 650118, PR China
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- Institute of Medical Biology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Peking Union Medical College, Kunming 650118, PR China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of Vaccine Research & Development on Severe Infectious Diseases, Kunming 650118, PR China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of Vector-Borne Infectious Disease, Kunming 650118, PR China
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- Institute of Medical Biology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Peking Union Medical College, Kunming 650118, PR China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of Vaccine Research & Development on Severe Infectious Diseases, Kunming 650118, PR China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of Vector-Borne Infectious Disease, Kunming 650118, PR China
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- Institute of Medical Biology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Peking Union Medical College, Kunming 650118, PR China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of Vaccine Research & Development on Severe Infectious Diseases, Kunming 650118, PR China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of Vector-Borne Infectious Disease, Kunming 650118, PR China
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- Institute of Medical Biology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Peking Union Medical College, Kunming 650118, PR China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of Vaccine Research & Development on Severe Infectious Diseases, Kunming 650118, PR China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of Vector-Borne Infectious Disease, Kunming 650118, PR China
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- Institute of Medical Biology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Peking Union Medical College, Kunming 650118, PR China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of Vaccine Research & Development on Severe Infectious Diseases, Kunming 650118, PR China; Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- Institute of Medical Biology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Peking Union Medical College, Kunming 650118, PR China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of Vaccine Research & Development on Severe Infectious Diseases, Kunming 650118, PR China; Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- Institute of Medical Biology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Peking Union Medical College, Kunming 650118, PR China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of Vaccine Research & Development on Severe Infectious Diseases, Kunming 650118, PR China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of Vector-Borne Infectious Disease, Kunming 650118, PR China.
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Sucipto TH, Churrotin S, Setyawati H, Martak F, Mulyatno KC, Amarullah IH, Kotaki T, Kameoka M, Yotopranoto S, Soegijanto AS. A NEW COPPER (II)-IMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVE EFFECTIVELY INHIBITS REPLICATION OF DENV-2 IN VERO CELL. Afr J Infect Dis 2018; 12:116-119. [PMID: 29619441 PMCID: PMC5876766 DOI: 10.2101/ajid.12v1s.17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2017] [Revised: 08/18/2017] [Accepted: 08/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background: Dengue is a kind of infectious disease that was distributed in the tropical and sub-tropical areas. To date, there is no clinically approved dengue vaccine or antiviral for humans, even though there have been great efforts towards this end. Therefore, finding the effective compound against dengue virus (DENV) replication is very important. Among the complex compounds, copper(II)-imidazole derivatives are of interest because of their biological and medicinal benefits. Materials and Methods: In the present study, antiviral activity of [Cu(2,4,5-triphenylimidazole)2]n, was evaluated against different stages of dengue virus type 2 (DENV-2) replication in Vero cell using focus forming unit reduction assay and quantitative ELISA. Results: [Cu(2,4,5-triphenylimidazole)2]n inhibited DENV-2 replication in Vero cells with IC50 = 2.3 μg/ml and SI= 19.42 when cells were treated 2 days after virus infection, whereas its CC50 for cytotoxicity to Vero cells was 44.174 μg/ml. Conclusion: The compound has high anti-DENV2 activity, less toxicity, and a high possibility to be considered a drug candidate.
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- Teguh Hari Sucipto
- Dengue Study Group, Institute of Tropical Disease, Airlangga University, Kampus C Jl. Mulyorejo, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, 60115
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- Dengue Study Group, Institute of Tropical Disease, Airlangga University, Kampus C Jl. Mulyorejo, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, 60115
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Airlangga University, Kampus C Jl. Mulyorejo, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, 60115
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematic and Natural Science, Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology, Kampus Sukolilo Jl. Raya ITS, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, 60111
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- Dengue Study Group, Institute of Tropical Disease, Airlangga University, Kampus C Jl. Mulyorejo, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, 60115
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- Dengue Study Group, Institute of Tropical Disease, Airlangga University, Kampus C Jl. Mulyorejo, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, 60115
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- Department of International Health, Kobe University Graduate School of Health Sciences, 7-10-2 Tomogaoka, Suma-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 654-0142, Japan
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- Department of International Health, Kobe University Graduate School of Health Sciences, 7-10-2 Tomogaoka, Suma-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 654-0142, Japan
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- Dengue Study Group, Institute of Tropical Disease, Airlangga University, Kampus C Jl. Mulyorejo, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, 60115
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- Dengue Study Group, Institute of Tropical Disease, Airlangga University, Kampus C Jl. Mulyorejo, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, 60115
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Dengue virus type 2 was isolated from a tourist who returned from Borneo to Australia. Phylogenetic analysis identified this virus as highly divergent and occupying a basal phylogenetic position relative to all known human and sylvatic dengue virus type 2 strains and the most divergent lineage not assigned to a new serotype.
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Díaz Y, Cisneros J, Guzmán H, Cordoba P, Carrera JP, Moreno B, Chen R, Mewa JC, García L, Cerezo L, da Rosa AT, Gundacker ND, Armién B, Weaver SC, Vasilakis N, López-Vergès S, Tesh R. The reintroduction of DENV-2 in 2011 in Panama and subsequent outbreak characteristic. Acta Trop 2018; 177:58-65. [PMID: 28986247 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2017.09.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2017] [Revised: 09/20/2017] [Accepted: 09/30/2017] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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The circulation of the South-east Asian/American (AS/AM) dengue 2 virus (DENV-2) genotype in the Americas has been associated with a high rate of severe disease. From 1993, the year DENV was reintroduced in Panama, until 2011 there were 29 dengue-associated deaths, 17 of which occurred in 2011, the most severe outbreak with a case fatality rate (CFR) of 44% (17 deaths out of 38 severe dengue cases). During this outbreak DENV-2 was reintroduced into the country, whereas over the prior five years DENV-1 and -3 were predominant. Herein, we describe the 2011 Panama outbreak and genetically characterize the Panamanian DENV-2 strains, which were associated with severe dengue disease in Panama. Our results suggest that the DENV-2 isolates from this outbreak belonged to the AS/AM genotype sub-clade 2BI and were genetically close to viruses described in the outbreaks in Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala and Mexico from 2006-2011. Sub-clade 2BI has previously been associated with severe disease in Nicaragua during outbreaks from 2005-2007.
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Vairo F, Mboera LE, De Nardo P, Oriyo NM, Meschi S, Rumisha SF, Colavita F, Mhina A, Carletti F, Mwakapeje E, Capobianchi MR, Castilletti C, Di Caro A, Nicastri E, Malecela MN, Ippolito G. Clinical, Virologic, and Epidemiologic Characteristics of Dengue Outbreak, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 2014. Emerg Infect Dis 2016; 22:895-9. [PMID: 27088845 PMCID: PMC4861515 DOI: 10.3201/eid2205.151462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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We investigated a dengue outbreak in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, in 2014, that was caused by dengue virus (DENV) serotype 2. DENV infection was present in 101 (20.9%) of 483 patients. Patient age and location of residence were associated with infection. Seven (4.0%) of 176 patients were co-infected with malaria and DENV.
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Lardo S, Utami Y, Yohan B, Tarigan SM, Santoso WD, Nainggolan L, Sasmono RT. Concurrent infections of dengue viruses serotype 2 and 3 in patient with severe dengue from Jakarta, Indonesia. ASIAN PAC J TROP MED 2016; 9:134-40. [PMID: 26919942 DOI: 10.1016/j.apjtm.2016.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2015] [Revised: 12/20/2015] [Accepted: 12/30/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To describe the clinical manifestation of patient with severe dengue, to identify the serotypes and genotypes of dengue viruses (DENV) which concurrently infecting the patient, and to explore the possible relationship of severe dengue with the concurrent infection of DENV. METHODS Dengue diagnosis was performed using NS1 antigen detection and IgG/IgM ELISA. Standard clinical and laboratory examinations were performed to obtain the clinical and hematological data. DENV concurrent infections were detected and confirmed using RT-PCR and DENV Envelope gene sequencing. Phylogenetic analyses were performed to determine the genotypes of the viruses. RESULTS The patient was classified as having severe dengue characterized by severe plasma leakage, hemorrhage, and organ damage involving lung, liver, and kidney. Concurrent infection of DENV serotype 2 and 3 was observed. The infecting DENV-2 virus was grouped into Cosmopolitan genotype while DENV-3 virus was classified into Genotype I. Both viruses were closely related to isolates that were endemic in Jakarta. Viremia measurement was conducted and revealed a significantly higher virus titer of DENV-3 compared to DENV-2. CONCLUSIONS The occurrence of multi-serotype DENV infections was presented in a patient with severe clinical manifestation in Indonesia. The hyperendemicity of dengue in Indonesia may contribute to the DENV concurrent infections cases and may underlie the severity of the disease.
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- Soroy Lardo
- Division of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Gatot Soebroto Central Army Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Cipto Mangunkusumo National Central Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Cipto Mangunkusumo National Central Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Eijkman Institute for Molecular Biology, Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Farias KJS, Machado PRL, de Almeida Junior RF, de Aquino AA, da Fonseca BAL. Chloroquine interferes with dengue-2 virus replication in U937 cells. Microbiol Immunol 2015; 58:318-26. [PMID: 24773578 PMCID: PMC7168487 DOI: 10.1111/1348-0421.12154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2013] [Revised: 03/05/2014] [Accepted: 04/14/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The objective of this study was to investigate the use of chloroquine (CLQ) as an antiviral agent against dengue. Chloroquine, an amine acidotropic drug known to affect intracellular exocytic pathways by increasing endosomal pH, was used in the in vitro treatment of U937 cells infected with dengue virus type 2 (DENV‐2). Viral replication was assessed by quantification of virus produced through detection of copy numbers of DENV‐2 RNA, plaque assay and indirect immunofluorescence. qRT‐PCR and plaque assays were used to quantify the DENV‐2 load in infected U937 cells after CLQ treatment. It was found that a dose of 50 μg/mL of CLQ was not toxic to the cells and resulted in significantly less virus production in infected U937 cells than occurred in untreated cells. In the present work, CLQ was effective against DENV‐2 replication in U937 cells, and also caused a statistically significant reduction in expression of proinflammatory cytokines. The present study indicates that CLQ may be used to reduce viral yield in U937 cells.
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- Kleber Juvenal Silva Farias
- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, 14049-900, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil; Program of Graduate Studies of Applied Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, 14049-900, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil; Virology Research Center, School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, 14049-900, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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Walimbe AM, Lotankar M, Cecilia D, Cherian SS. Global phylogeography of Dengue type 1 and 2 viruses reveals the role of India. Infect Genet Evol 2014; 22:30-9. [PMID: 24418211 DOI: 10.1016/j.meegid.2014.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2013] [Revised: 01/02/2014] [Accepted: 01/02/2014] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Patterns in virus dispersal and epidemiology of viral diseases can be revealed by phylogeographic studies. Currently knowledge about phylogeography of Dengue virus (DENV) Types 1 and 2 is limited. We carried out the phylogeographic analyses for DENV-1 and DENV-2, by the Bayesian Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) approach, with emphasis on Indian isolates in relation to the global evolutionary dynamics of the viruses. More than 250 E-gene sequences of each virus, available in GenBank, were used for the analyses. The study was focused on understanding the most likely geographical origin for the major genotypes and sub-lineages of DENV-1/DENV-2 and also the possible pathways in the dispersal of the virus. The results showed that for DENV-1, Southeast Asia was the most likely geographical origin and India was determined to be the ancestral location of the Cosmopolitan genotype circulating in India, Sri Lanka, West and East Africa, Caribbean region, East and Southeast Asia. For DENV-2, the ancestral source could not be precisely inferred. Further, in spite of the earliest isolate from Trinidad-1953 of the American genotype, it was depicted that India may have been the probable ancestor of this genotype. India was also determined to be the ancestral location of a subgroup of the Cosmopolitan genotype. It was noted that DENV-1 and DENV-2 were introduced into India during 1940s and 1910s respectively. Subsequently, dispersal of both the viruses between India and different regions including West, East and Central Africa, Southeast and East Asia and Caribbean was inferred. Overall, the current study provides insight into the spatial as well as temporal dynamics of dengue virus serotypes 1 and 2.
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- Atul M Walimbe
- Bioinformatics and Data Management Group, National Institute of Virology, 20-A, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Post Box No. 11, Pune 411001, Maharashtra, India.
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- Bioinformatics and Data Management Group, National Institute of Virology, 20-A, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Post Box No. 11, Pune 411001, Maharashtra, India.
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- Dengue Group, National Institute of Virology, 20-A, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Post Box No. 11, Pune 411001, Maharashtra, India.
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- Bioinformatics and Data Management Group, National Institute of Virology, 20-A, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Post Box No. 11, Pune 411001, Maharashtra, India.
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Liu Y, Liu H, Zou J, Zhang B, Yuan Z. Dengue virus subgenomic RNA induces apoptosis through the Bcl-2-mediated PI3k/Akt signaling pathway. Virology 2014; 448:15-25. [PMID: 24314632 DOI: 10.1016/j.virol.2013.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2013] [Revised: 07/22/2013] [Accepted: 09/18/2013] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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We report a RNA species of 429 nucleotides derived from the 3' untranslated region of the viral genome in Dengue 2 virus (DENV-2) infected cells. The 3' terminal of viral RNA contained specific conserved structures that are important for the production of subgenomic RNA. Transient replicon assays suggested that loss of this small RNA has little effect on viral replication, and genetic analysis using recombinant viruses demonstrated that the existence of this subgenomic RNA is not essential for the life cycle of the DENV-2. Results from cytotoxicity and apoptosis assay revealed that the generation of subgenomic RNA is significant for DENV-2 viral cytopathicity and virus-induced apoptosis; and the deficiency could be partially restored by providing subgenomic RNA in trans from transfection. In addition, we found that subgenomic RNA modulates the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3k)/Akt signaling pathway through a Bcl-2-related mechanism, resulting in apoptotic cell death.
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Dash PK, Sharma S, Soni M, Agarwal A, Parida M, Rao PVL. Complete genome sequencing and evolutionary analysis of Indian isolates of Dengue virus type 2. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2013; 436:478-85. [PMID: 23756811 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2013.05.130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2013] [Accepted: 05/30/2013] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Dengue is the most important arboviral infection of global public health significance. It is now endemic in most parts of the South East Asia including India. Though Dengue virus type 2 (DENV-2) is predominantly associated with major outbreaks in India, complete genome information of Indian DENV-2 is not available. In this study, the full-length genome of five DENV-2 isolates (four from 2001 to 2011 and one from 1960), from different parts of India was determined. The complete genome of the Indian DENV-2 was found to be 10,670 bases long with an open reading frame coding for 3391 amino acids. The recent Indian DENV-2 (2001-2011) revealed a nucleotide sequence identity of around 90% and 97% with an older Indian DENV-2 (1960) and closely related Sri Lankan and Chinese DENV-2 respectively. Presence of unique amino acid residues and non-conservative substitutions in critical amino acid residues of major structural and non-structural proteins was observed in recent Indian DENV-2. Selection pressure analysis revealed positive selection in few amino acid sites of the genes encoding for structural and non-structural proteins. The molecular phylogenetic analysis based on comparison of both complete coding region and envelope protein gene with globally diverse DENV-2 viruses classified the recent Indian isolates into a unique South Asian clade within Cosmopolitan genotype. A shift of genotype from American to Cosmopolitan in 1970s characterized the evolution of DENV-2 in India. Present study is the first report on complete genome characterization of emerging DENV-2 isolates from India and highlights the circulation of a unique clade in South Asia.
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- Paban Kumar Dash
- Division of Virology, Defence R&D Establishment, Jhansi Road, Gwalior, MP 474002, India.
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