Nuclear export signal of PRRSV NSP1α is necessary for type I IFN inhibition

Zhi Chen, Shaoning Liu, Wenbo Sun, Lei Chen, Dongwan Yoo, Feng Li, Sufang Ren, Lihui Guo, Xiaoyan Cong, Jun Li, Shun Zhou, Jiaqiang Wu, Yijun Du, Jinbao Wang

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Abstract

The nonstructural protein 1α (NSP1α) of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is a nucleo-cytoplasmic protein that suppresses the production of type I interferon (IFN). In this study, we investigated the relationship between the subcellular distribution of NSP1α and its inhibition of type I IFN. NSP1α was found to contain the classical nuclear export signal (NES) and NSP1α nuclear export was CRM-1-mediated. NSP1α was shuttling between the nucleus and cytoplasm. We also showed that the nuclear export of NSP1α was necessary for its ability for type I IFN inhibition. NSP1α was also found to interact with CBP, which implies a possible mechanism of CBP degradation by NSP1α. Taken together, our results describe a novel mechanism of PRRSV NSP1α for type I IFN inhibition and suppression of the host innate antiviral response.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)278-287
Number of pages10
JournalVirology
Volume499
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1 2016

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Keywords

  • NSP1α
  • Nuclear export signal (NES)
  • PRRSV
  • Type I IFN

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Virology

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