Palmitoylation of the hemagglutinin of influenza B virus by ER-localized DHHC enzymes 1, 2, 4, and 6 is required for efficient virus replication.
J Virol
; 97(10): e0124523, 2023 10 31.
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| ID: mdl-37792001
IMPORTANCE: Influenza viruses are a public health concern since they cause seasonal outbreaks and occasionally pandemics. Our study investigates the importance of a protein modification called "palmitoylation" in the replication of influenza B virus. Palmitoylation involves attaching fatty acids to the viral protein hemagglutinin and has previously been studied for influenza A virus. We found that this modification is important for the influenza B virus to replicate, as mutating the sites where palmitate is attached prevented the virus from generating viable particles. Our experiments also showed that this modification occurs in the endoplasmic reticulum. We identified the specific enzymes responsible for this modification, which are different from those involved in palmitoylation of HA of influenza A virus. Overall, our research illuminates the similarities and differences in fatty acid attachment to HA of influenza A and B viruses and identifies the responsible enzymes, which might be promising targets for anti-viral therapy.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Influenza B virus
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Virus Replication
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Acyltransferases
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Palmitic Acid
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Hemagglutinin Glycoproteins, Influenza Virus
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Endoplasmic Reticulum
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Lipoylation
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Virol
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Germany
Country of publication:
United States