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MicroRNA-based Regulation of Picornavirus Tropism
Published on: February 6, 2017
Functional regulation of microRNA-184 in the replication and infection of Autographa californica multiple
Jin Li1, Zhongcui Kang1, Hongxia Xu1
1College of Life Science, Yangtze University, Jingzhou 434025, China.
Abstract:
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) represent a class of short, non-coding RNAs that are widely acknowledged as crucial participants in virus-host interactions. MiR-184, a highly conserved and abundant miRNA in insects, has yet to be extensively studied for its involvement in baculovirus infection. In this study, we investigated how miR-184 affects the infection and replication of Autographa californica multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (AcMNPV). The results indicated that after AcMNPV infection, there was an initial increase in the expression of miR-184 within 24 h, followed by a subsequent decrease. MiR-184 can inhibit AcMNPV's DNA replication and budded virus production by directly targeting four viral genes, namely ie1, ac66, p49, and lef9. Moreover, suppressing miR-184 expression enhanced the insecticidal efficacy of AcMNPV against Spodoptera exigua larvae and markedly elevated the host ATPase gene expressions. These findings showed that miR-184 had a substantial impact on the interactions between baculoviruses and insects, presenting a prospective candidate for developing highly effective miRNA-based biopesticides.
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