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  • Immunology
  • Antimicrobial Peptides

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  • Natural peptides from unicellular organisms play roles in innate immunity.
  • Amphibian skin secretes dermaseptins, broad-spectrum antimicrobial peptides.
  • Rabies remains a significant global health concern, particularly in developing countries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the anti-rabies virus (RABV) activity of dermaseptins S3 and S4.
  • To elucidate the molecular basis of dermaseptin S4's anti-RABV activity.
  • To evaluate the therapeutic potential of dermaseptins against rabies in vitro and in vivo.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of dermaseptin S3 and S4 activity against RABV.
  • Site-directed mutagenesis and deletion analysis of dermaseptin S4 analogues.
  • In vitro antiviral assays and cytotoxicity assessments on BSR cells.
  • In vivo efficacy studies in mice following lethal RABV challenge.

Main Results:

  • Dermaseptin S4 exhibited significantly higher anti-RABV activity (89% inhibition) than S3 (38% inhibition).
  • The N-terminal 5 amino acids of S4 are crucial for its inhibitory potential, while the C-terminus stabilizes activity.
  • A single mutation (S4M4K) maintained high antiviral activity (97% inhibition) with reduced cytotoxicity.
  • S4M4K demonstrated therapeutic efficacy in vivo, improving survival by over 50% in mice post-rabies infection.

Conclusions:

  • Dermaseptin S4 possesses potent in vitro and in vivo activity against rabies virus.
  • The modified dermaseptin S4M4K shows promise as a therapeutic agent with favorable safety profile.
  • Dermaseptins represent a potential alternative to rabies immunoglobulins for post-exposure prophylaxis.