1.Analysis of differential interactions between SARS-CoV-NP and SARS-CoV-2-NP with host proteins
Xinyi LI ; Lüyin SUN ; Zhuping MA ; Yonggang LI ; Xiaoli TAO
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(8):1348-1354
ObjectiveTo compare the differences in the interactions with host proteins between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) nucleocapsid protein (NP) and SARS-CoV-2-NP, and to screen out specific differential proteins for analyzing the pathogenicity differences between the two at the protein level. MethodsAll proteins in Vero cells interacting with SARS-CoV-NP or SARS-CoV-2-NP were screened by the pull-down assay, and the screened proteins were analyzed by mass spectrometry for quantitative and qualitative analysis, protein function annotation, and protein-protein interaction (PPI) network construction by mass spectrometry. ResultsA total of 1 345 proteins were retrieved from the database. Compared with the SARS-CoV-2-NP group, the SARS-CoV-NP group had 358 downregulated differentially expressed proteins and 476 upregulated differentially expressed proteins. Biosignature analysis revealed that these proteins were predominantly located in the cytoplasm and nucleus. They participated in biological processes such as regulation of biological processes and metabolic processes. Their molecular functions included ion-binding, nucleotide-binding, and carbohydrate derivative-binding. These proteins were closely associated with diseases linked to metabolism and genetic information processing. Many of them contained functional structural domains like RNA recognition motifs and tryptophan-aspartic acid repeat (WD) domains. ConclusionCompared with the SARS-CoV-NP group, the SARS-CoV-2-NP group exhibited multiple differential host proteins, providing a basis for investigating the molecular pathogenesis and therapeutic targets of SARS-CoV-2.
2.Transcriptome analysis of murine RAW264.7 macrophages infected with Nelson Bay virus
Zhuping MA ; Miaojuan CHEN ; Lüyin SUN ; Wenrui FU ; Jing TIAN ; Yonggang LI ; Xiaoli TAO
Journal of China Medical University 2025;54(4):340-345
Objective To analyze the transcriptome sequencing results of Nelson Bay virus(NBV)-infected murine RAW264.7 mac-rophages,and to screen for differentially expressed genes(DEGs)to provide a theoretical basis for exploring the mechanism of innate immune response in reovirus infection.Methods RAW264.7 cells were infected with the NBV-Miyazaki virus strain at a multiplicity of infection(MOI)of 30.We used transcriptome sequencing technologies,with q<0.05 and|log2FC|≥ 1,for screening the DEGs in the infection and control groups.The Gene Ontology(GO)and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)databases were used for enrichment analysis of DEGs.Results A total of 442 genes were differentially expressed in the infection group,of which 381 genes were significantly upregulated and 61 genes were significantly downregulated.In the GO analysis,the enrichment of DEGs was primarily related to the innate immune response,defense response to viruses,cytokine production,and cell response to cytokine stimulation.In the KEGG analysis,the enrichment of DEGs were primarily related to the Toll-like receptor,retinoid acid inducible gene Ⅰ-like receptor,PI3K/Akt,and other signaling pathways.Conclusion RAW264.7 macrophages infected with the NBV-Miyazaki virus can activate pattern recognition receptors;promote the release of cytokines,chemokines,and other immune-related factors;and enhance antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity to exert an immune effect.This study provides a theoretical basis for exploring the mechanisms of innate immu-nity during NBV-Miyazaki virus infection.
3.Transcriptome analysis of murine RAW264.7 macrophages infected with Nelson Bay virus
Zhuping MA ; Miaojuan CHEN ; Lüyin SUN ; Wenrui FU ; Jing TIAN ; Yonggang LI ; Xiaoli TAO
Journal of China Medical University 2025;54(4):340-345
Objective To analyze the transcriptome sequencing results of Nelson Bay virus(NBV)-infected murine RAW264.7 mac-rophages,and to screen for differentially expressed genes(DEGs)to provide a theoretical basis for exploring the mechanism of innate immune response in reovirus infection.Methods RAW264.7 cells were infected with the NBV-Miyazaki virus strain at a multiplicity of infection(MOI)of 30.We used transcriptome sequencing technologies,with q<0.05 and|log2FC|≥ 1,for screening the DEGs in the infection and control groups.The Gene Ontology(GO)and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)databases were used for enrichment analysis of DEGs.Results A total of 442 genes were differentially expressed in the infection group,of which 381 genes were significantly upregulated and 61 genes were significantly downregulated.In the GO analysis,the enrichment of DEGs was primarily related to the innate immune response,defense response to viruses,cytokine production,and cell response to cytokine stimulation.In the KEGG analysis,the enrichment of DEGs were primarily related to the Toll-like receptor,retinoid acid inducible gene Ⅰ-like receptor,PI3K/Akt,and other signaling pathways.Conclusion RAW264.7 macrophages infected with the NBV-Miyazaki virus can activate pattern recognition receptors;promote the release of cytokines,chemokines,and other immune-related factors;and enhance antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity to exert an immune effect.This study provides a theoretical basis for exploring the mechanisms of innate immu-nity during NBV-Miyazaki virus infection.

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