Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus nucleoprotein suppresses IFN-beta-promoter-mediated gene expression

Arch Virol. 2014 Feb;159(2):345-8. doi: 10.1007/s00705-013-1816-2. Epub 2013 Aug 29.

Abstract

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) is a member of the family Bunyaviridae and is a causative agent of severe hemorrhagic disease. Knowledge regarding the pathogenesis of CCHFV is limited due to the requirement for high-containment laboratories and the lack of an immunocompetent animal host. Previous studies have shown that CCHFV delays the activation of the human innate immune response, specifically, the type I interferon response. Our study results show that antagonism of the interferon-beta promoter is mediated by the nucleoprotein of CCHFV strain Hoti, while strains IbAr10200 and AP92 do not suppress the activity of the IFN-beta promoter. Our results also suggest that several viral factors may provide antagonistic action against the type I interferon response.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cell Line
  • Gene Expression*
  • Hemorrhagic Fever Virus, Crimean-Congo / immunology*
  • Host-Pathogen Interactions*
  • Humans
  • Interferon-beta / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Interferon-beta / biosynthesis
  • Nucleoproteins / metabolism*
  • Promoter Regions, Genetic*
  • Viral Proteins / metabolism*

Substances

  • Nucleoproteins
  • Viral Proteins
  • Interferon-beta