Future VirologyPub Date : 2023-04-14DOI: 10.2217/fvl-2023-0025
H. Kamalinia, Talieh Mostaghimi, Mahdie Taheri, Moein Shirzad, A. A. Pasha, Y. Yahyapour, E. Moudi, Farzin Sadeghi
{"title":"Higher viral load of BK polyomavirus in urothelial bladder tumors compared with nontumoral bladder tissues","authors":"H. Kamalinia, Talieh Mostaghimi, Mahdie Taheri, Moein Shirzad, A. A. Pasha, Y. Yahyapour, E. Moudi, Farzin Sadeghi","doi":"10.2217/fvl-2023-0025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2217/fvl-2023-0025","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: This study examined BK polyomavirus (BKPyV) genome and viral load in urothelial bladder carcinoma (UBC) and nontumoral bladder tissues. Materials & methods: Quantitative real-time PCR was used to measure viral LT-Ag copy number per cell in 114 fresh-frozen bladder biopsy samples (61 UBC and 53 nontumoral tissue samples). Results: Patients with UBC had a significantly higher mean BKPyV LT-Ag DNA load than those without UBC. In multivariate logistic regression analysis, BKPyV LT-Ag copies/cell and smoking/illicit use of drugs were associated with bladder cancer. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis identified bladder cancer risk at 0.1 copies/cell. Conclusion: This study found high BKPyV LT-Ag DNA copy numbers in most UBC samples, supporting the hypothesis that BKPyV induces UBC tumorigenesis.","PeriodicalId":12505,"journal":{"name":"Future Virology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47806458","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future VirologyPub Date : 2023-04-01DOI: 10.2217/fvl-2022-0218
Joachim Gerlach, A. Baig
{"title":"Effects of COVID-19 and vaccination on the human immune system: cases of lymphopenia and autoimmunity","authors":"Joachim Gerlach, A. Baig","doi":"10.2217/fvl-2022-0218","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2217/fvl-2022-0218","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12505,"journal":{"name":"Future Virology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43879156","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future VirologyPub Date : 2023-03-28DOI: 10.2217/fvl-2023-0019
P. Ohata, A. Avihingsanon, Siwat Thammapiwan, W. M. Han, Akarin Hiransuthikul, Hay Mar Su Lwin, S. Ubolyam, Jedsadakorn Boonrungsirisap, S. Kerr, S. Gatechompol, T. Puthanakit, O. Putcharoen, K. Ruxrungtham, P. Phanuphak
{"title":"Conference proceedings from hybrid 25th Bangkok International Symposium on HIV Medicine","authors":"P. Ohata, A. Avihingsanon, Siwat Thammapiwan, W. M. Han, Akarin Hiransuthikul, Hay Mar Su Lwin, S. Ubolyam, Jedsadakorn Boonrungsirisap, S. Kerr, S. Gatechompol, T. Puthanakit, O. Putcharoen, K. Ruxrungtham, P. Phanuphak","doi":"10.2217/fvl-2023-0019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2217/fvl-2023-0019","url":null,"abstract":"The Bangkok International Symposium on HIV Medicine has commenced on the 3rd Wednesday in January since 1998. The Symposium aims to provide professional healthcare workers in Thailand and the region an opportunity to receive the most up-to-date information on HIV and its related conditions if they are unable to attend other HIV conferences abroad. This year’s hybrid symposium was held from 18 January to 20 January 2023. A total of six plenary sessions were held in the mornings, and four afternoon workshops held on Wednesday and Thursday. Expert speakers from Thailand, China, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Hong Kong, Philippines, Australia, UK, The Netherlands and the USA participated in the symposium.","PeriodicalId":12505,"journal":{"name":"Future Virology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43240772","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future VirologyPub Date : 2023-03-15DOI: 10.2217/fvl-2022-0136
Sanjit Boora, Anishkumar Khan, Vikrant Sharma, S. Kaushik, P. Mehta, S. Singh, S. Kaushik
{"title":"RT-LAMP is a potential future molecular diagnostic tool for influenza A virus","authors":"Sanjit Boora, Anishkumar Khan, Vikrant Sharma, S. Kaushik, P. Mehta, S. Singh, S. Kaushik","doi":"10.2217/fvl-2022-0136","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2217/fvl-2022-0136","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: Influenza A virus (IAV) causes serious illness and is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality. To diagnose IAV infection in its early stages, a quick, sensitive, precise detection method is needed for effective clinical management. Materials & methods: In-house hydroxylnaphthol blue (HNB)-based RT-LAMP assay for early detection of IAV using the HA gene was compared with RT-PCR/multiplex-RT-PCR. Results: For the reference strains of IAV, (H1N1 (A/Texas/50/2012) and H3N2 (A/Malaysia/2089302/2009)) RT-LAMP and RT-PCR/M-RT-PCR exhibited a limit of detection (LOD) of 10 and 100 fg/ml, respectively. Conclusion: HNB-based RT-LAMP is a rapid, sensitive, cost-effective diagnostic tool, and could be a point-of-care test for IAV patients during outbreaks.","PeriodicalId":12505,"journal":{"name":"Future Virology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47896372","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future VirologyPub Date : 2023-03-14DOI: 10.2217/fvl-2022-0117
Asra Malekshahi, A. Alamdary, Ali Safarzadeh, A. Khavandegar, H. R. Nikoo, Mahshid Safavi, Mobina Ajorloo, Atefeh Bahavar, Mehdi Ajorloo
{"title":"Potential roles of core and core+1 proteins during the chronic phase of hepatitis C virus infection","authors":"Asra Malekshahi, A. Alamdary, Ali Safarzadeh, A. Khavandegar, H. R. Nikoo, Mahshid Safavi, Mobina Ajorloo, Atefeh Bahavar, Mehdi Ajorloo","doi":"10.2217/fvl-2022-0117","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2217/fvl-2022-0117","url":null,"abstract":"The HCV Core protein is a multifunctional protein that interacts with many viral and cellular proteins. In addition to the encapsidation of the viral genome, it can disturb various cellular pathways and impede antiviral cellular responses such as interferon (IFN) production. The Core protein can also disrupt the functions of immune cells against HCV. The Core protein helps viral infection persistency by interfering with apoptosis. The Core+1 protein plays a significant role in inducing chronic HCV infection through diverse mechanisms. We review some of the mechanisms by which Core and Core+1 proteins facilitate HCV infection to chronic infection. These proteins could be considered for designing more sufficient treatments and effective vaccines against HCV.","PeriodicalId":12505,"journal":{"name":"Future Virology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46569306","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future VirologyPub Date : 2023-03-09DOI: 10.2217/fvl-2022-0171
W. Yin, Liqiong Ding
{"title":"Nanocarrier-based drug delivery system in herpes simplex virus treatment","authors":"W. Yin, Liqiong Ding","doi":"10.2217/fvl-2022-0171","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2217/fvl-2022-0171","url":null,"abstract":"Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a highly contagious DNA virus that affects the majority of people worldwide. HSV establishes a latent infection in the ganglia, where it can reactivate, leading to recurrent disease. Currently, there are many experimental vaccines against HSV, but none have been used to treat herpes infections. At the same time, the therapeutic effect of existing anti-HSV drugs is limited. Nanocarriers, which deliver drugs to specific targets, have been used in different diseases, including viral infections. Nanocarriers could be designed to encapsulate drugs and directly target infected cells. This review will describe in detail the use of nanocarriers for targeted therapy of HSV infection.","PeriodicalId":12505,"journal":{"name":"Future Virology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42220984","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future VirologyPub Date : 2023-03-06DOI: 10.2217/fvl-2022-0149
Wan Shi-Gang, Liu He-Lei, Xia Hong, Wu Jing
{"title":"Epidemiological and clinical features of human rabies in Dazu District, Chongqing, China from 2014 to 2021","authors":"Wan Shi-Gang, Liu He-Lei, Xia Hong, Wu Jing","doi":"10.2217/fvl-2022-0149","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2217/fvl-2022-0149","url":null,"abstract":"The epidemiological and clinical data of human rabies cases in the Dazu District of Chongqing from 2014 to 2021 were analyzed retrospectively to determine the epidemiological and clinical features of human rabies cases in Chonqing, China. Nine cases were reported. All cases occurred in farmers from rural areas associated with lower rabies awareness, and eight cases had a definitive history of animal exposure, most commonly in the form of domestic dog bites. All nine patients presented as manic and died within 1–8 days from disease onset (mortality rate of 100%). Increased public awareness of rabies prevention and control is needed, especially among middle-aged and elderly populations in rural areas.","PeriodicalId":12505,"journal":{"name":"Future Virology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49236943","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future VirologyPub Date : 2023-03-06DOI: 10.2217/fvl-2022-0111
A. Lasagna, A. Piralla, S. Borgetto, M. Quaccini, F. Baldanti, P. Pedrazzoli
{"title":"Torque teno virus and cancers: current knowledge","authors":"A. Lasagna, A. Piralla, S. Borgetto, M. Quaccini, F. Baldanti, P. Pedrazzoli","doi":"10.2217/fvl-2022-0111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2217/fvl-2022-0111","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: The aim of this systematic review is to assess the current knowledge about the relationship between Torque teno virus (TTV) and cancer in different settings. Methods: A systematic search was conducted in Medline via PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library from the inception to the end of January 2023. Results: 34 articles were included in the qualitative synthesis of this review and 2145 patients with solid tumors have been analyzed. The most prevalent cancer types were hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and lung cancer. Conclusion: TTV has proven its role as a marker of functional immune competence in the setting of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), but in the oncological field is yet to be defined.","PeriodicalId":12505,"journal":{"name":"Future Virology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43515061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Plasma cytokine profile in occult HBV-infected blood donors","authors":"Qinghui Wang, Huizhong Qian, Xiao Liu, Jian Jiang, Qingqin Hao","doi":"10.2217/fvl-2022-0193","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2217/fvl-2022-0193","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: Cytokine profile in occult HBV infection (OBI) was systematically investigated to identify the immunopathogenesis of OBI. Materials & methods: A total of 46 OBI, ten asymptomatic hepatitis B surface antigen carriers, ten chronic hepatitis B and 12 healthy blood donors were recruited. A total of 21 plasma cytokines were detected. Results: Compared with healthy blood donors, elevated plasma Th1, Th2, Th17 and immune regulatory associated cytokines were observed in OBI. Almost no significant difference was found for these cytokines among OBI, asymptomatic hepatitis B surface antigen carriers and chronic hepatitis B. OBI displayed the predominance of type 2 and regulatory immunity. Conclusion: OBI displayed the general cytokine profile of chronic HBV infection, which might contribute to virus persistence and the presence of the liver microinflammatory environment. The clinical implications of OBI deserve more attention.","PeriodicalId":12505,"journal":{"name":"Future Virology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48602181","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Recombinant Newcastle disease virus kills liver cancer in vitro and in vivo","authors":"Ding Yang, Shunli Guo, Yisen Feng, Dandan Wu, Yapei Li, Zhouyangfan Peng, Sufang Zhou","doi":"10.2217/fvl-2022-0183","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2217/fvl-2022-0183","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: To construct and rescue a recombinant Newcastle disease virus that can express IP10 protein and evaluate its targeted killing effect on liver cancer in vivo and in vitro. Materials & methods: Fluorescence quantitative PCR, western blot and ELISA were used to detect the expression and secretion of IP10 in cells. The H22 mouse liver cancer cells were used to establish subcutaneous tumor-bearing mice experimental animal tumor models, and the tumor growth of mice in each group was observed while receiving treatment with rLasota. Results: The recombinant Newcastle disease virus was successfully constructed and can kill tumor cells successfully. Conclusion: The rLasota-IP10-IRES-EGFP achieves antitumor effects by killing hepatocellular carcinoma cells, enhancing T-lymphocyte infiltration in tumor tissues and inhibiting neovascularization.","PeriodicalId":12505,"journal":{"name":"Future Virology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45217624","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}