Host-Directed Virus-Mimicking Particles Interacting with the ACE2 Receptor Competitively Block Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Entry

Herein, we fabricate host-directed virus-mimicking particles (VMPs) to block the entry of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) into host cells through competitive inhibition enabled by their interactions with the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor. A microfluidic platform is developed to fabricate a lipid core of the VMPs with a narrow size distribution and a low level of batch-to-batch variation. The resultant solid lipid nanoparticles are decorated with an average of 231 or 444 Spike S1 RBD protrusions mimicking either the original SARS-CoV-2 or its delta variant, respectively. Compared with that of the nonfunctionalized core, the cell uptake of the functionalized VMPs is enhanced with ACE2-expressing cells due to their strong interactions with the ACE2 receptor. The fabricated VMPs efficiently block the entry of SARS-CoV-2 pseudovirions into host cells and suppress viral infection. Overall, this study provides potential strategies for preventing the spread of SARS-CoV-2 or other coronaviruses employing the ACE2 receptor to enter into host cells.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:24

Enthalten in:

Nano letters - 24(2024), 14 vom: 10. Apr., Seite 4064-4071

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Zhang, Pei [VerfasserIn]
Niemelä, Erik [VerfasserIn]
López Cerdá, Sandra [VerfasserIn]
Sorvisto, Pasi [VerfasserIn]
Virtanen, Jani [VerfasserIn]
Santos, Hélder A [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2
Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2
EC 3.4.17.23
Journal Article
Microfluidics
SARS-CoV-2
Spike S1 receptor binding domain
Virus-mimicking particles

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Date Completed 11.04.2024

Date Revised 25.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c04430

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM369558626