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SARS-CoV-2 spike protein harnesses SNX27-mediated endocytic recycling pathway.


ABSTRACT: SARS-CoV-2 is an enveloped positive-sense RNA virus that depends on host factors for all stages of its life. Membrane receptor ACE2 is a well-established factor for SARS-CoV-2 docking. In addition to ACE2, whole-genome genetic screens have identified additional proteins, such as endosomal trafficking regulators SNX27 and retromer, as key host factors required for SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, it is poorly understood how SARS-CoV-2 utilize host endocytic transport pathways to produce productive infection. Here, we report that SNX27 interacts with the SARS-CoV-2 spike (S) protein to facilitate S protein surface expression. Interestingly, S protein binds to the PDZ domain of SNX27, although it does not contain a PDZ-binding motif (PDZbm). Either abrogation of the SNX27 PDZ domain or S protein "MTSC" motif, which is critical for SNX27 binding, decreases surface expression of S protein and viral production. Collectively, our study highlights a novel approach utilized by SARS-CoV-2 to facilitate virion trafficking to establish virus infection.

SUBMITTER: Zhao L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8661858 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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