Abstract
We discovered that neuropilin 1 (NRP1) is a new receptor candidate to mediate enterovirus A71 (EVA71) into cells. In the engineered form as a decoy receptor, NRP1 was able to recognize and neutralize EVA71 but not enterovirus D68 or coxsackievirus B3 (CVB3). NRP1 recognizes EVA71 through a novel domain on the VP3 capsid protein. The principle in the design, engineering, and refinement of the NRP1-based decoy receptor described in this study represents a general and well-suited antiviral strategy.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e00695-20 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-8 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy |
Volume | 65 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2021 |
Keywords
- Antiviral research
- Decoy receptor
- Enterovirus A71
- Neuropilin 1
- Virus receptor trap