DNA virus oncoprotein HPV18 E7 selectively antagonizes cGAS‐STING‐triggered innate immune activation

alexandrossfakianakis shared this article with you from Inoreader DNA virus oncoprotein HPV18 E7 selectively antagonizes cGAS‐STING‐triggered innate immune activation via Journal of Medical Virology Abstract Cellular infections by DNA viruses trigger innate immune responses mediated by DNA sensors. The cyclic GMP–AMP synthase (cGAS)-stimulator of interferon gene (STING) signaling pathway has been identified as a DNA-sensing pathway that activates interferons in response to viral infection and, thus, mediates host defense against viruses. Previous studies have identified oncogenes E7 and E1A of the DNA tumor viruses, human papillomavirus 18 (HPV18) and adenovirus, respectively, as inhibitors of the cGAS-STING pathway. However, the function of STING in infected cells and the mechanism by which HPV18 E7 antagonizes STING-induced IFNβ production remain unknown. We report that HPV18 E7 selectively antagonizes STING-triggered NF-κB activation but not IRF3 activation. HPV18 E7 binds to STING in a region critical for NF-κB activation and blocks the nuclear accumulation of p65. Moreover, E7 inhibition of STING-triggered NF-κB activation is related to HPV pathogenic ity but not E7–Rb binding. HPV18 E7, SARS-CoV-2 ORF3a, HIV-2 Vpx, and KSHV vIRF1 selectively inhibited STING-triggered NF-κB or IRF3 activation, suggesting a convergent evolution among these viruses toward antagonizing host innate immunity. Collectively, selective suppression of the cGAS-STING pathway by viral proteins is likely to be a key pathogenic determinant, making it a promising target for treating oncogenic virus-induced tumor diseases. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. View on Web

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