{"title":"In vivo quantitative proteomic analysis of porcine alveolar macrophages in PRRSV-infected pigs.","authors":"Ying Wei, Chuangchao Zou, Siying Zeng, Ouyang Peng, Guangli Hu, Yihui Huang, Qiuping Xu, Fangyu Hu, Yongchang Cao, Hao Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.virs.2025.03.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.virs.2025.03.002","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), a highly infectious immunosuppressive disease caused by porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV), has led to significant economic losses in the global swine industry. The complexity of preventing and controlling PRRS, compounded by the limited efficacy of current vaccines, underscores the urgent need to identify antiviral targets and develop effective therapeutics against PRRSV. From the perspective of virus-host interactions, the discovery of target molecules associated with PRRSV resistance offers a promising strategy for future disease management. In this study, we conduct a comprehensive proteomic analysis using data-independent acquisition (DIA) mode to investigate the host response throughout the acute phase of PRRSV infection. This approach provides critical insights into the regulation of host antiviral and immune pathways during acute infection, advancing our theoretical understanding of PRRSV-host interactions and host gene dynamics during this critical phase. Notably, we identified SCARB2, a major lysosomal membrane protein associated with cholesterol metabolism, as a potential regulator of PRRSV replication. These findings offer novel perspectives for the prevention and control of PRRSV, contributing to the development of targeted antiviral strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":23654,"journal":{"name":"Virologica Sinica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143651000","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Virologica SinicaPub Date : 2025-03-03DOI: 10.1016/j.virs.2025.03.001
Xiwen Zhao, Xuan Dai, Fuyi Wang, Chenyang Li, Xun Song, Yingying Han, Chaowei Zhang, Lu Wang, Zhendan He, Rongping Zhang, Liang Ye
{"title":"Artemisia annua L. leaf extracts suppress influenza virus infection by targeting the viral nucleoprotein and blocking mitochondria-mediated apoptosis.","authors":"Xiwen Zhao, Xuan Dai, Fuyi Wang, Chenyang Li, Xun Song, Yingying Han, Chaowei Zhang, Lu Wang, Zhendan He, Rongping Zhang, Liang Ye","doi":"10.1016/j.virs.2025.03.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.virs.2025.03.001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Artemisia annua L. is a medicinal herb with multiple therapeutic applications, whereas its anti-influenza A virus (IAV) efficiency and mechanism of action are still unclear. Here, we investigated the inhibition activity and mechanism of A. annua leaf methanol extracts (AALME) against IAV in vitro and in vivo. Our results revealed that AALME exhibits potent anti-IAV activity by interacting with IAV particles. Mechanistically, AALME directly targets the IAV nucleoprotein (NP) protein and abolishes the nuclear import of IAV NP. AALME profoundly suppresses IAV-induced mitochondrial apoptosis via suppressing ROS-mediated AIF-dependent pathways. More importantly, we found that AALME plays a crucial role in protecting mice from IAV infection and mitigating IAV pathogenicity. This current work provides mechanistic insight into the mechanism by which AALME controls IAV infection in vitro and in vivo, potentially contributing to the development of antiviral treatments for IAV infection.</p>","PeriodicalId":23654,"journal":{"name":"Virologica Sinica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143568192","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Virologica SinicaPub Date : 2025-02-21DOI: 10.1016/j.virs.2025.02.003
Yudi Pan, Zixin Li, Qian Miao, Hongyan Shi, Longjun Guo, Li Feng, Jin Tian
{"title":"Phylogenitc analysis and immunogenicity comparision of porcine genotype G9 rotavirus in China from 2020-2023.","authors":"Yudi Pan, Zixin Li, Qian Miao, Hongyan Shi, Longjun Guo, Li Feng, Jin Tian","doi":"10.1016/j.virs.2025.02.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.virs.2025.02.003","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As an emerging genotype, the G9 genotype rotaviruses (RVs) are widespread among humans and pigs, and have been reported in many countries and regions in the recent years. Moreover, porcine G9 strains could cross the interspecies barrier to infect human. To investigate the epidemic trends of porcine G9 strains as well as the cross-immunoreactivity among different isolates, an epidemiological investigation about porcine G9 genotype RVs (PoRVs) was performed during the period 2020-2023 in multiple provinces of China. A total of nine representative strains were identified. The phylogenetic analysis based on viral VP7 gene showed that these strains mainly clustered with lineages III and VI, which revealed the predominant G9 PoRVs in China. Moreover, a new lineage, lineage VII, was identified, and strains of this lineage were found to be circulating in Guangdong and Taiwan. Except lineages I and IV, some isolates from other lineages could co-circulate in pigs and humans. Three G9 strains, namely 923H, 923E, and 923X, which belonged to the largest sub-lineage III, were isolated. Then, the significant cross-reactivity was observed among strains of the same or different lineages. This study is the first to systematically investigate the genetic and immunogenetic characteristics of porcine G9 genotype rotavirus in China, as well as the potential cross-species transmission between pigs and humans, providing a valuable direction for the effective prevention of porcine rotavirus.</p>","PeriodicalId":23654,"journal":{"name":"Virologica Sinica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143484069","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Identification and genetic analysis of new ephemeroviruses in wild boars in China.","authors":"Zhongzhong Tu, Tong Wang, Yu Xu, Heting Sun, Peng Peng, Siyuan Qin, Changchun Tu","doi":"10.1016/j.virs.2025.02.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.virs.2025.02.002","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ephemeroviruses (EVs) are arthropod-borne rhabdoviruses and were isolated exclusively from cattle and haematophagous arthropods until two new ephemeroviruses were first identified from domestic pigs most recently. Here we report the identification of newer EVs in wild boar by meta-transcriptomic (MTT) sequencing. Further screening by specific RT-nPCR of tissue samples of 459 free-ranging wild boars collected between 2018 and 2023 from 26 provinces across China confirmed five positive wild boars in four provinces. Interestingly, two ticks especially collected from two positive wild boars were also EV positive. Finally, four complete genome sequences of wild boar ephemeroviruses (WbEVs) were obtained with two strains belonging to a new EV species, and the rest two falling into porcine ephemerovirus 2 (PoEV2) species identified from domestic pigs. Our study has further extended EV host range and demonstrated natural circulations of divergent EVs in wild boars, in which ticks may play roles. Biological implications of EV infection in wild boars should be interesting topics for future investigations.</p>","PeriodicalId":23654,"journal":{"name":"Virologica Sinica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143442075","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Zika virus transmission in Aedes aegypti: A systematic study on the ability of mosquitoes to transmit the virus horizontally and vertically.","authors":"Xugang Wang, Chaonan Qian, Chenxi Zhang, Siyun Hu, Muhammad Asad, Chengjie Yang, Bingrui Liao, Xiaotong Guo, Chen Zhang, Quanzhi Li, Xinyao Li, Qiuying Huang, Youhui Si, Bibo Zhu, Shengbo Cao, Jing Ye","doi":"10.1016/j.virs.2025.02.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.virs.2025.02.001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Zika virus (ZIKV) is a mosquito-borne virus belonging to the genus Orthoflavivirus, and the family Flaviviridae. It commonly presents with febrile-like symptoms, neurological issues, and pregnancy complications in humans. Currently, there is no commercial vaccine or specific treatment available to prevent ZIKV infection. Therefore, controlling the epidemic's spread relies on preventing mosquitoes from transmitting the virus. Although various studies have explored the transmission of ZIKV between mosquitoes and vertebrate hosts, comprehensive research on potential mosquito-to-mosquito transmission of ZIKV remains limited. In this study, we conducted systematic laboratory investigations to assess the ability of ZIKV to spread among mosquitoes, and to evaluate the impact of ZIKV infection on mosquito development. Our findings revealed that ZIKV can be transmitted between Aedes aegypti mosquitoes both vertically and horizontally, through oviposition and contact between mosquitoes of the same or opposite sex. Additionally, we observed that ZIKV infection resulted in a reduction in the number of mosquito eggs but an increase in their size. The widespread distribution of ZIKV in infected mosquitoes and the altered levels of hormone related genes following viral infection were noted, which may contribute to viral transmission among mosquitoes and affect mosquito development. This research provides systematic experimental evidence of ZIKV transmission among mosquitoes, which is crucial for developing novel strategies to disrupt the spread of orthoflaviviruses and other mosquito-borne pathogens.</p>","PeriodicalId":23654,"journal":{"name":"Virologica Sinica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143415446","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Virologica SinicaPub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.virs.2024.12.001
Ahmed H. Ghonaim , Sherin R. Rouby , Wedad M. Nageeb , Ashraf Ahmed Elgendy , Rong Xu , Changsheng Jiang , Noha H. Ghonaim , Qigai He , Wentao Li
{"title":"Insights into recent advancements in human and animal rotavirus vaccines: Exploring new frontiers","authors":"Ahmed H. Ghonaim , Sherin R. Rouby , Wedad M. Nageeb , Ashraf Ahmed Elgendy , Rong Xu , Changsheng Jiang , Noha H. Ghonaim , Qigai He , Wentao Li","doi":"10.1016/j.virs.2024.12.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.virs.2024.12.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Rotavirus infections cause severe gastroenteritis and dehydration in young children and animals worldwide, leading to high rates of morbidity and mortality, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries. In the past decade, substantial progress has been made in the development and implementation of rotavirus vaccines, which have been essential in alleviating the global burden of this disease, not only in human being but also in livestock species like calves and piglets, where these infections can cause significant economic losses. By synthesizing the latest research and real-world evidence, this review article is designated to provide deep insights into the current state of rotavirus vaccine technology and its global implementation as well as the application of rotavirus vaccines in veterinary settings and their importance in controlling zoonotic transmission and maintaining food security.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23654,"journal":{"name":"Virologica Sinica","volume":"40 1","pages":"Pages 1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142822787","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Virologica SinicaPub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.virs.2025.01.001
Jingjing Xu , Bo Yang , Ye Zheng , Yuexiang Yang , Min-Hua Luo , Yun Ling , Xiaohong Fan , Han Cheng
{"title":"Distinct tropisms of HCMV and SARS-CoV-2 in lung tissue of a patient with advanced HIV disease","authors":"Jingjing Xu , Bo Yang , Ye Zheng , Yuexiang Yang , Min-Hua Luo , Yun Ling , Xiaohong Fan , Han Cheng","doi":"10.1016/j.virs.2025.01.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.virs.2025.01.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23654,"journal":{"name":"Virologica Sinica","volume":"40 1","pages":"Pages 141-143"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142972336","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Virologica SinicaPub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.virs.2024.12.005
Jaemoo Kim , Jungho Kim , Suhyeon Heo , Chang-Hun Yeom , Bao Tuan Duong , Haan Woo Sung , Seon-Ju Yeo , Hyun Park , Haryoung Poo , Jihyun Yang
{"title":"A low pathogenic avian influenza A/Mallard/South Korea/KNU2019-34/2019 (H1N1) virus has the potential to increase the mammalian pathogenicity","authors":"Jaemoo Kim , Jungho Kim , Suhyeon Heo , Chang-Hun Yeom , Bao Tuan Duong , Haan Woo Sung , Seon-Ju Yeo , Hyun Park , Haryoung Poo , Jihyun Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.virs.2024.12.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.virs.2024.12.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Influenza, a highly contagious respiratory infectious disease caused by an influenza virus, is a threat to public health worldwide. Avian influenza viruses (AIVs) have the potential to cause the next pandemic by crossing the species barrier through mutation of viral genome. Here, we investigated the pathogenicity of AIVs obtained from South Korea and Mongolia during 2018–2019 by measuring viral titers in the lungs and extrapulmonary organs of mouse models. In addition, we assessed the pathogenicity of AIVs in ferret models. Moreover, we compared the ability of viruses to replicate in mammalian cells, as well as the receptor-binding preferences of AIV isolates. Genetic analyses were finally performed to identify the genetic relationships and amino acid substitutions between viral proteins during mammalian adaptation. Of the 24 AIV isolates tested, A/Mallard/South Korea/KNU2019-34/2019 (KNU19-34; H1N1) caused severe bodyweight loss and high mortality in mice. The virus replicated in the lungs, kidneys, and heart. Importantly, KNU19-34-infected ferrets showed high viral loads in both nasal washes and lungs. KNU19-34 replicated rapidly in A549 and bound preferentially to human like α2,6-linked sialic acids rather than to avian-like α2,3-linked sialic acids, similar to the pandemic A/California/04/2009 (H1N1) strain. Gene segments of KNU19-34 were distributed in Egypt and Asia lineages from 2015 to 2018, and the virus had several amino acid substitutions compared to H1N1 AIV isolates that were non-pathogenic in mice. Collectively, the data suggest that KNU19-34 has zoonotic potential and the possibility of new mutations responsible for mammalian adaptation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23654,"journal":{"name":"Virologica Sinica","volume":"40 1","pages":"Pages 24-34"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142907712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}