RSV replication is attenuated by counteracting expression of the suppressor of cytokine signaling (SOCS) molecules

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Human RSV causes an annual epidemic of respiratory tract illness in infants and in elderly. Mechanisms by which RSV antagonizes IFN-mediated antiviral responses include inhibition of type I IFN mRNA transcription and blocking signal transduction of JAK/STAT family members. The suppressor of cytokines signaling (SOCS) gene family utilizes a feedback loop to inhibit cytokine responses and block the activation of the JAK/STAT signaling pathway. To evaluate the potential of SOCS molecules to subvert the innate immune response to RSV infection, eight SOCS family genes were examined. RSV infection up-regulated SOCS1, SOCS3, and CIS mRNA expression in HEp-2 cells. Suppression of SOCS1, SOCS3 and CIS by short interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) inhibited viral replication. Furthermore, inhibition of SOCS1, SOCS3, or CIS activated type I IFN signaling by inducing STAT1/2 phosphorylation. These results suggest that RSV infection escapes the innate antiviral response by inducing SOCS1, SOCS3 or CIS expression in epithelial cells. © 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Hashimoto, K., Ishibashi, K., Ishioka, K., Zhao, D., Sato, M., Ohara, S., … Suzutani, T. (2009). RSV replication is attenuated by counteracting expression of the suppressor of cytokine signaling (SOCS) molecules. Virology, 391(2), 162–170. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.virol.2009.06.026

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