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Genistein Targets STING-Driven Antiviral Responses

mBio, 2022-08, Vol.13 (4), p.e0206422-e0206422 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

Copyright © 2022 Ullah et al. ;Copyright © 2022 Ullah et al. 2022 Ullah et al. ;ISSN: 2150-7511 ;EISSN: 2150-7511 ;DOI: 10.1128/mbio.02064-22 ;PMID: 35924852

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  • Title:
    Genistein Targets STING-Driven Antiviral Responses
  • Author: Ullah, Tomalika R. ; Balka, Katherine R. ; Ambrose, Rebecca L. ; Pépin, Geneviève ; Wilce, Matthew C. J. ; Wilce, Jacqueline A. ; Thomas, Belinda J. ; De Nardo, Dominic ; Williams, Bryan R. G. ; Gantier, Michael P.
  • Klein, Sabra
  • Subjects: cGAMP ; gap junction ; Genistein ; Molecular and Cellular Biology ; Observation ; STING inhibitor
  • Is Part Of: mBio, 2022-08, Vol.13 (4), p.e0206422-e0206422
  • Description: Cytoplasmic detection of DNA by cyclic GMP-AMP (cGAMP) synthase (cGAS) is an essential component of antiviral responses. Upon synthesis, cGAMP binds to the stimulator of interferon (IFN) genes (STING) in infected and adjacent cells through intercellular transfer by connexins forming gap-junctions, eliciting a strong IFN-β-driven antiviral response. We demonstrate here that Genistein, a flavonoid compound naturally occurring in soy-based foods, inhibits cGAS-STING antiviral signaling at two levels. First, Genistein pretreatment of cGAMP-producing cells inhibited gap-junction intercellular communication, resulting in reduced STING responses in adjacent cells. In addition, Genistein directly blocked STING activation by the murine agonist DMXAA, by decreasing the interaction of STING with TBK1 and IKKε. As a result, Genistein attenuated STING signaling in human and mouse cells, dampening antiviral activity against Semliki Forest Virus infection. Collectively, our findings identify a previously unrecognized proviral activity of Genistein mediated via its inhibitory effects at two levels of cGAS-STING signaling. IMPORTANCE Several reports suggest that Genistein exhibits antiviral activities against DNA viruses. Our work uncovers a previously unrecognized proviral effect of Genistein, through inhibition of the cGAS-STING pathway at the level of cGAMP transfer and its sensing by STING. This suggests that the use of Genistein as an antiviral should be taken with caution as it may reduce the protective antiviral effects elicited by host STING activation.
  • Publisher: 1752 N St., N.W., Washington, DC: American Society for Microbiology
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISSN: 2150-7511
    EISSN: 2150-7511
    DOI: 10.1128/mbio.02064-22
    PMID: 35924852
  • Source: DOAJ Directory of Open Access Journals
    GFMER Free Medical Journals
    PubMed Central
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