Coupled small molecules target RNA interference and JAK/STAT signaling to reduce Zika virus infection in Aedes aegypti
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Published:2022-04-04
Issue:4
Volume:18
Page:e1010411
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ISSN:1553-7374
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Container-title:PLOS Pathogens
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language:en
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Short-container-title:PLoS Pathog
Author:
Trammell Chasity E.ORCID,
Ramirez GabrielaORCID,
Sanchez-Vargas Irma,
St Clair Laura A.,
Ratnayake Oshani C.,
Luckhart ShirleyORCID,
Perera RushikaORCID,
Goodman Alan G.ORCID
Abstract
The recent global Zika epidemics have revealed the significant threat that mosquito-borne viruses pose. There are currently no effective vaccines or prophylactics to prevent Zika virus (ZIKV) infection. Limiting exposure to infected mosquitoes is the best way to reduce disease incidence. Recent studies have focused on targeting mosquito reproduction and immune responses to reduce transmission. Previous work has evaluated the effect of insulin signaling on antiviral JAK/STAT and RNAi in vector mosquitoes. Specifically, insulin-fed mosquitoes resulted in reduced virus replication in an RNAi-independent, ERK-mediated JAK/STAT-dependent mechanism. In this work, we demonstrate that targeting insulin signaling through the repurposing of small molecule drugs results in the activation of both RNAi and JAK/STAT antiviral pathways. ZIKV-infected Aedes aegypti were fed blood containing demethylasterriquinone B1 (DMAQ-B1), a potent insulin mimetic, in combination with AKT inhibitor VIII. Activation of this coordinated response additively reduced ZIKV levels in Aedes aegypti. This effect included a quantitatively greater reduction in salivary gland ZIKV levels up to 11 d post-bloodmeal ingestion, relative to single pathway activation. Together, our study indicates the potential for field delivery of these small molecules to substantially reduce virus transmission from mosquito to human. As infections like Zika virus are becoming more burdensome and prevalent, understanding how to control this family of viruses in the insect vector is an important issue in public health.
Funder
WSU College of Veterinary Medicine
National Institutes of Health
Poncin Trust
UI College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Subject
Virology,Genetics,Molecular Biology,Immunology,Microbiology,Parasitology
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