A role for tunneling nanotubes in virus spread

Copyright © 2024 Lv, Li, Wang, He and Zhang..

Tunneling nanotubes (TNTs) are actin-rich intercellular conduits that mediate distant cell-to-cell communication and enable the transfer of various cargos, including proteins, organelles, and virions. They play vital roles in both physiological and pathological processes. In this review, we focus on TNTs in different types of viruses, including retroviruses such as HIV, HTLV, influenza A, herpesvirus, paramyxovirus, alphavirus and SARS-CoV-2. We summarize the viral proteins responsible for inducing TNT formation and explore how these virus-induced TNTs facilitate intercellular communication, thereby promoting viral spread. Furthermore, we highlight other virus infections that can induce TNT-like structures, facilitating the dissemination of viruses. Moreover, TNTs promote intercellular spread of certain viruses even in the presence of neutralizing antibodies and antiviral drugs, posing significant challenges in combating viral infections. Understanding the mechanisms underlying viral spread via TNTs provides valuable insights into potential drug targets and contributes to the development of effective therapies for viral infections.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:15

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Frontiers in microbiology - 15(2024) vom: 27., Seite 1356415

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Lv, Weimiao [VerfasserIn]
Li, Zichen [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Shule [VerfasserIn]
He, Jingyi [VerfasserIn]
Zhang, Leiliang [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Actin
HIV
Journal Article
Review
SARS-CoV-2
TNTs
Virus spread

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Date Revised 05.03.2024

published: Electronic-eCollection

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.3389/fmicb.2024.1356415

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM369255704