PLoS Pathog June 2023 PMID 37289831

Human cytomegalovirus UL138 interaction with USP1 activates STAT1 in infection.

Kristen Zarrella, Pierce Longmire, Sebastian Zeltzer, Donna Collins-McMillen, Meaghan Hancock, Jason Buehler, Justin M Reitsma, Scott S Terhune, Jay A Nelson, Felicia Goodrum

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6
Peak: 3 in Feb 2023
across 2 sources since Feb 2023

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Feb 2023 – Oct 2023

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The posts largely focus on the scientific importance of UL138's interaction with USP1 and its role in activating STAT1, with mentions of related functions like DNA repair and immune responses, highlighting a detailed and interested engagement. The tone is analytical and supportive, emphasizing the research's potential influence on future studies.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most of the discussions acknowledge the importance of the findings, with some explicitly supporting the idea that the interaction impacts viral latency and immune regulation.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions demonstrate high interest, especially in terms of the molecular mechanisms and potential broader implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts show moderate engagement, referencing specific proteins and pathways, and mentioning recent data or ongoing research.

ImpactModerate impact

While some recognize the significance for understanding HCMV's behavior, the overall impact is viewed as promising but not yet transformative, reflecting cautious optimism.

Abstract in brief

  • The study finds that the human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) protein UL138 interacts with the host's deubiquitinating complex UAF1USP1 to activate STAT1, which plays a key role in the virus's ability to establish latency.
  • UL138 and USP1 are crucial for maintaining viral latency by regulating immune responses; inhibiting USP1 disrupts latency, increases viral DNA replication, and boosts viral progeny production.
  • The interaction between UL138, USP1, and STAT1 influences the viral life cycle, particularly the transition between latency and active replication, and further research is needed to understand USP1's multiple roles in DNA repair and immune regulation during infection.]

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Luka Cicin-Sain (cicin-sainlab.bsky.social)
@CicinSain_Lab · X

P. Longmire at #IHW2023 showed their data on #HCMV UL138 activation on #USP1. They recently published its activity on #STAT1 https://t.co/idNfQjmlPt but today he showed that this pathway also acts on PCNA de-Ubiquitination, potentially restricting viral DNA replication.

Jul 15, 2023 · 4 likes · 775 followers View post →
bioRxiv Microbiology
@biorxiv_micrbio · X

Human Cytomegalovirus UL138 Interaction with USP1 Activates STAT1 in infection https://t.co/OUQlFZVORv #biorxiv_micrbio

Feb 7, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 20,831 followers View post →
bioRxiv
@biorxivpreprint · X

Human Cytomegalovirus UL138 Interaction with USP1 Activates STAT1 in infection https://t.co/WaPjZKNplJ #bioRxiv

Feb 7, 2023 · 1 like · 136,953 followers View post →
Phage Papers
@Phage_Papers · X

Human Cytomegalovirus UL138 interaction with USP1 activates STAT1 in infection https://t.co/8d0dqocCO4

Jun 8, 2023 · 647 followers View post →

All mentions

Luka Cicin-Sain (cicin-sainlab.bsky.social)
@CicinSain_Lab · X

P. Longmire at #IHW2023 showed their data on #HCMV UL138 activation on #USP1. They recently published its activity on #STAT1 https://t.co/idNfQjmlPt but today he showed that this pathway also acts on PCNA de-Ubiquitination, potentially restricting viral DNA replication.

Jul 15, 2023 · 4 likes · 775 followers View post →
Phage Papers
@Phage_Papers · X

Human Cytomegalovirus UL138 interaction with USP1 activates STAT1 in infection https://t.co/8d0dqocCO4

Jun 8, 2023 · 647 followers View post →
Phage Papers
@Phage_Papers · X

Human Cytomegalovirus UL138 Interaction with USP1 Activates STAT1 in infection https://t.co/L7yg4IMamy

Feb 17, 2023 · 647 followers View post →
bioRxiv Microbiology
@biorxiv_micrbio · X

Human Cytomegalovirus UL138 Interaction with USP1 Activates STAT1 in infection https://t.co/OUQlFZVORv #biorxiv_micrbio

Feb 7, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 20,831 followers View post →
bioRxiv
@biorxivpreprint · X

Human Cytomegalovirus UL138 Interaction with USP1 Activates STAT1 in infection https://t.co/WaPjZKNplJ #bioRxiv

Feb 7, 2023 · 1 like · 136,953 followers View post →