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ArticleCellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS2025

AMPK activation by hepatitis E virus infection inhibits viral replication through attenuation of autophagosomes and promotion of innate immunity.

Chunling Wang, Xiaoman Liu, Yao Zhao, Shumin Liao, Jiayue Zhang, Yanhong Huang, Yue Shi, Liang Li, Qiuwei Pan, Jian Wu and 1 more

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Chunling Wang *Department of Pharmacology, Joint Laboratory of Guangdong-Hong Kong Universities for Vascular Homeostasis and Diseases, School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
Xiaoman Liu *Department of Pharmacology, Joint Laboratory of Guangdong-Hong Kong Universities for Vascular Homeostasis and Diseases, School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
Yao ZhaoDepartment of Pharmacology, Joint Laboratory of Guangdong-Hong Kong Universities for Vascular Homeostasis and Diseases, School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
Shumin LiaoDepartment of Pharmacology, Joint Laboratory of Guangdong-Hong Kong Universities for Vascular Homeostasis and Diseases, School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
Jiayue ZhangSchool of Pharmacy, Jiangsu Food & Pharmaceutical Science College, Huaian, Jiangsu, China.
Yanhong HuangDepartment of Pharmacology, Joint Laboratory of Guangdong-Hong Kong Universities for Vascular Homeostasis and Diseases, School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
Yue ShiDepartment of Pharmacology, Joint Laboratory of Guangdong-Hong Kong Universities for Vascular Homeostasis and Diseases, School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
Liang LiDepartment of Pharmacology, Joint Laboratory of Guangdong-Hong Kong Universities for Vascular Homeostasis and Diseases, School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
Qiuwei PanDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus MC-University Medical Center, Rotterdam, 3015CE, The Netherlands. q.pan@erasmusmc.nl.
Jian WuDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nnjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, 242 Guangji Rd, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215008, China. wujianglinxing@163.com.
Yijin WangDepartment of Pharmacology, Joint Laboratory of Guangdong-Hong Kong Universities for Vascular Homeostasis and Diseases, School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China. wangyj3@sustech.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3700-1766

Funding

Educational committee of Guangdong for specific program of key scientific research 2021ZDZX2016GuangDong ZhuJiang Talent Grant 2021QN02Y528International science and technology cooperation of Guangdong 2023A0505050115International science and technology cooperation of ShenZhen GJHZ20220913142608016National Natural Science Foundation of China 82370610Natural Science Foundation of ShenZhen JCYJ20210324103808023the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation 2021M701574the Henan Provincial Medical Science and Technology Tackling Program SBGJ202402099the Research Foundation of Henan Academy of Medical Sciences for Young Medical Researchers QNYJ2023015
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Abstract

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection is generally asymptomatic or leads to acute and self-limiting hepatitis. The mechanisms orchestrating such an infection course remain to be elucidated. AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is a pivotal cellular sensor for maintaining metabolic homeostasis. Here, we show that AMPK is activated in response to HEV infection and is associated with mitochondrial damage and ATP deficiency. AMPK activation, in turn, inhibits HEV replication. Mechanistic studies reveal that AMPK activation triggers the expression of interferon (IFN)-stimulated genes that possess antiviral properties. In parallel, AMPK inhibits autophagosome accumulation to exert antiviral effects. Interestingly, AMPK activation also suppresses the inflammatory response triggered by HEV infection. Consistently, AMPK activation simultaneously exerts anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects in a coculture system of HEV-infected liver cells with macrophages. These findings pave the way for the development of AMPK-targeted therapeutics to treat hepatitis E.

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AMP-Activated Protein KinasesAutophagosomesHepatitis EHepatitis E virusImmunity, InnateVirus ReplicationAdenosine TriphosphateAnimalsAutophagyEnzyme ActivationHumansMacrophagesMiceAdenosine TriphosphateAMP-Activated Protein KinasesAntiviral medicationMetabolismTBK1Viral infection

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PMCPMC11904043

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