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PLoS Pathog . The synergistic effect of residues 32T and 550L in the PA protein of H5 subtype avian influenza virus contributes to viral pathogenici

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PLoS Pathog


. 2023 Jul 3;19(7):e1011489.
doi: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1011489. Online ahead of print. The synergistic effect of residues 32T and 550L in the PA protein of H5 subtype avian influenza virus contributes to viral pathogenicity in mice

Hui Yang[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Yurui Dong[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Ying Bian[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Chenzhi Huo[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Chuncheng Zhu[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Tao Qin[SUP] 1 2 3 4 [/SUP], Sujuan Chen[SUP] 1 2 3 4 [/SUP], Daxin Peng[SUP] 1 2 3 4 [/SUP], Xiufan Liu[SUP] 1 2 3 4 [/SUP]



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The avian influenza virus (AIV) PA protein contributes to viral replication and pathogenicity; however, its interaction with innate immunity is not well understood. Here, we report that the H5 subtype AIV PA protein strongly suppresses host antiviral defense by interacting with and degrading a key protein in interferon (IFN) signaling, Janus kinase 1 (JAK1). Specifically, the AIV PA protein catalyzes the K48-linked polyubiquitination and degradation of JAK1 at lysine residue 249. Importantly, the AIV PA protein harboring 32T/550L degrades both avian and mammalian JAK1, while the AIV PA protein with residues 32M/550I degrades avian JAK1 only. Furthermore, the residues 32T/550L in PA protein confer optimum polymerase activity and AIV growth in mammalian cells. Notably, the replication and virulence of the AIV PA T32M/L550I mutant are attenuated in infected mice. Collectively, these data reveal an interference role for H5 subtype AIV PA protein in host innate immunity, which can be targeted for the development of specific and effective anti-influenza therapeutics.


 
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