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  • Immunology
  • Molecular Biology

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  • Host factors are essential for SARS-CoV-2 infection and inflammation.
  • Serpins and PAR2 are implicated in SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis.
  • SerpinB3 activates PAR2, suggesting a functional link.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of SerpinB3 and PAR2 in SARS-CoV-2 infection.
  • To assess the impact of modulating SerpinB3 and PAR2 on viral entry and infectivity.
  • To explore the relationship between SerpinB3, PAR2, and interferon-gamma expression.

Main Methods:

  • Modulation of SerpinB3 and PAR2 expression in human bronchial and hepatic cells.
  • Assessment of cell surface Spike protein binding.
  • Measurement of SARS-CoV-2 infectivity.
  • Quantification of interferon-gamma levels.

Main Results:

  • Both SerpinB3 and PAR2 significantly influence SARS-CoV-2 infection.
  • SerpinB3 and PAR2 expression correlates with decreased interferon-gamma.
  • Interferon-gamma, a cytokine with antiviral properties, is downregulated.

Conclusions:

  • The SerpinB3-PAR2 axis plays a critical role in SARS-CoV-2 infection.
  • Targeting the SerpinB3-PAR2 pathway presents a potential antiviral therapeutic strategy.
  • Serpins warrant further investigation as targets for antiviral interventions.