Mapping of susceptibility loci for Ebola virus pathogenesis in mice.
Cell Rep
; 43(5): 114127, 2024 May 28.
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ABSTRACT
Ebola virus (EBOV), a major global health concern, causes severe, often fatal EBOV disease (EVD) in humans. Host genetic variation plays a critical role, yet the identity of host susceptibility loci in mammals remains unknown. Using genetic reference populations, we generate an F2 mapping cohort to identify host susceptibility loci that regulate EVD. While disease-resistant mice display minimal pathogenesis, susceptible mice display severe liver pathology consistent with EVD-like disease and transcriptional signatures associated with inflammatory and liver metabolic processes. A significant quantitative trait locus (QTL) for virus RNA load in blood is identified in chromosome (chr)8, and a severe clinical disease and mortality QTL is mapped to chr7, which includes the Trim5 locus. Using knockout mice, we validate the Trim5 locus as one potential driver of liver failure and mortality after infection. The identification of susceptibility loci provides insight into molecular genetic mechanisms regulating EVD progression and severity, potentially informing therapeutics and vaccination strategies.
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Fiebre Hemorrágica Ebola
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Predisposición Genética a la Enfermedad
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Sitios de Carácter Cuantitativo
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Ebolavirus
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Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Cell Rep
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2024
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