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Efficient Estimates of Surface Diffusion Parameters for Spatio-Temporally Resolved Virus Replication Dynamics.

Markus M Knodel¹, Gabriel Wittum², Jürgen Vollmer³

¹Simulation in Technology, TechSim, 75248 Ölbronn-Dürrn, Germany.

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|March 13, 2024

Summary

A new scaling analysis simplifies estimating the diffusion coefficient of hepatitis C virus nonstructural proteins (NSPs) on the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). This method uses geometric ratios, improving understanding of viral replication for potential new treatments.

Keywords:

(surface) partial differential equations 3D spatio-temporally resolved mathematical models geometry influence hepatitis C virus (HCV)parameter estimation physical virology realistic geometries scaling analysis viral dynamics within-host viral modeling

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Area of Science:

Biophysics
Virology
Cell Biology

Background:

Advanced treatments for viral diseases require understanding virus-host interactions.
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) nonstructural proteins (NSPs), like NS5A, are crucial for replication and anchor to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER).
Previous studies used fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP) and surface partial differential equations (sufPDEs) to analyze NSP diffusion.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a simplified scaling analysis for estimating the diffusion coefficient of NSPs on the ER membrane.
To validate this new analytical method against numerical solutions and experimental data.

Main Methods:

Scaling analysis of sufPDEs governing NSP diffusion on the ER.
Numerical simulations of sufPDEs on flat and 3D ER geometries.
Comparison of scaling analysis estimates with numerical solutions and experimental FRAP data.

Main Results:

A novel method estimates the diffusion coefficient based on the ratio of membrane surface area to contour length in the FRAP region.
The scaling analysis provides estimates comparable to those derived from extensive numerical simulations.
The approach was successfully applied to existing experimental FRAP time-series data.

Conclusions:

The developed scaling analysis offers a more efficient method for determining NSP diffusion coefficients.
This biophysical insight into NSP dynamics on the ER can inform the development of novel antiviral strategies.
The simplified approach enhances the analysis of viral replication mechanisms and aids in pandemic preparedness.