Immunosuppressants exert antiviral effects against influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 virus via inhibition of nucleic acid synthesis, mRNA splicing, and protein stability

Influenza A virus (IAV) poses a threat to patients receiving immunosuppressive medications since they are more susceptible to infection with severe symptoms, and even death. Understanding the direct effects of immunosuppressants on IAV infection is critical for optimizing immunosuppression in these patients who are infected or at risk of influenza virus infection. We profiled the effects of 10 immunosuppressants, explored the antiviral mechanisms of immunosuppressants, and demonstrated the combined effects of immunosuppressants with the antiviral drug oseltamivir in IAV-infected cell models. We found that mycophenolic acid (MPA) strongly inhibits viral RNA replication via depleting cellular guanosine pool. Treatment with 6-Thioguanine (6-TG) promoted viral protein degradation through a proteasomal pathway. Filgotinib blocked mRNA splicing of matrix protein 2, resulting in decreased viral particle assembly. Furthermore, combined treatment with immunosuppressants and oseltamivir inhibits IAV viral particle production in an additive or synergic manner. Our results suggest that MPA, 6-TG, and filgotinib could be the preferential choices for patients who must take immunosuppressants but are at risk of influenza virus infection.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:15

Enthalten in:

Virulence - 15(2024), 1 vom: 09. Feb., Seite 2301242

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Wang, Xin [VerfasserIn]
Pu, Feiyang [VerfasserIn]
Yang, Xuanye [VerfasserIn]
Feng, Xili [VerfasserIn]
Zhang, Jiayou [VerfasserIn]
Duan, Kai [VerfasserIn]
Nian, Xuanxuan [VerfasserIn]
Ma, Zhongren [VerfasserIn]
Ma, Xiao-Xia [VerfasserIn]
Yang, Xiao-Ming [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

20O93L6F9H
Antiviral Agents
Antiviral agents
Immunosuppressants
Immunosuppression
Immunosuppressive Agents
Influenza A virus
Journal Article
Oseltamivir
RNA, Messenger

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Date Completed 07.02.2024

Date Revised 11.02.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1080/21505594.2023.2301242

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM366613049