The host-targeting compound peruvoside has a broad-spectrum antiviral activity against positive-sense RNA viruses.
10.1016/j.apsb.2023.03.015
- Author:
Kan Xing WU
1
;
Thinesshwary YOGARAJAH
2
;
Marcus Wing Choy LOE
2
;
Parveen KAUR
2
;
Regina Ching Hua LEE
2
;
Chee Keng MOK
3
;
Yi Hao WONG
3
;
Patchara PHUEKTES
4
;
Li Sze YEO
2
;
Vincent T K CHOW
2
;
Yong Wah TAN
5
;
Justin Jang Hann CHU
2
Author Information
1. Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 308232, Singapore.
2. Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Health System, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore.
3. NUSMed Biosafety Level 3 Core Facility, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117599, Singapore.
4. Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Khonkaen University, Khonkaen 40002, Thailand.
5. Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A∗STAR), Singapore 138648, Singapore.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Antiviral;
Broad-spectrum;
CDKI signaling;
Calcium efflux;
Golgi apparatus;
Peruvoside;
Positive-sense RNA viruses;
Viral factories
- From:
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B
2023;13(5):2039-2055
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Positive-sense RNA viruses modify intracellular calcium stores, endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus (Golgi) to generate membranous replication organelles known as viral factories. Viral factories provide a conducive and substantial enclave for essential virus replication via concentrating necessary cellular factors and viral proteins in proximity. Here, we identified the vital role of a broad-spectrum antiviral, peruvoside in limiting the formation of viral factories. Mechanistically, we revealed the pleiotropic cellular effect of Src and PLC kinase signaling via cyclin-dependent kinase 1 signaling leads to Golgi-specific brefeldin A-resistance guanine nucleotide exchange factor 1 (GBF1) phosphorylation and Golgi vesiculation by peruvoside treatment. The ramification of GBF1 phosphorylation fosters GBF1 deprivation consequentially activating downstream antiviral signaling by dampening viral factories formation. Further investigation showed signaling of ERK1/2 pathway via cyclin-dependent kinase 1 activation leading to GBF1 phosphorylation at Threonine 1337 (T1337). We also showed 100% of protection in peruvoside-treated mouse model with a significant reduction in viral titre and without measurable cytotoxicity in serum. These findings highlight the importance of dissecting the broad-spectrum antiviral therapeutics mechanism and pave the way for consideration of peruvoside, host-directed antivirals for positive-sense RNA virus-mediated disease, in the interim where no vaccine is available.
