2021
Evolving A RIG-I Antagonist: A Modified DNA Aptamer Mimics Viral RNA
Ren X, Gelinas AD, Linehan M, Iwasaki A, Wang W, Janjic N, Pyle A. Evolving A RIG-I Antagonist: A Modified DNA Aptamer Mimics Viral RNA. Journal Of Molecular Biology 2021, 433: 167227. PMID: 34487794, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmb.2021.167227.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntigens, ViralAptamers, NucleotideBinding SitesCloning, MolecularCrystallography, X-RayDEAD Box Protein 58Escherichia coliGene ExpressionGenetic VectorsHumansImmunologic FactorsKineticsModels, MolecularMolecular MimicryMutationNucleic Acid ConformationProtein BindingProtein Conformation, alpha-HelicalProtein Conformation, beta-StrandProtein Interaction Domains and MotifsReceptors, ImmunologicRecombinant ProteinsRNA, ViralSELEX Aptamer TechniqueConceptsHigh-resolution crystal structuresResolution crystal structureRIG-I receptorResult of mutationsSame amino acidsVertebrate organismsProtein receptorsInnate immune receptorsRNA virusesImmune receptorsAmino acidsTool compoundsViral ligandsViral RNAImportant receptorPathogenic moleculesGeneralizable strategyDNA aptamersMolecular mimicryCentral roleDisease statesReceptorsTerminusRNAOrganisms
2019
RIG-I Selectively Discriminates against 5′-Monophosphate RNA
Ren X, Linehan MM, Iwasaki A, Pyle AM. RIG-I Selectively Discriminates against 5′-Monophosphate RNA. Cell Reports 2019, 26: 2019-2027.e4. PMID: 30784585, DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2019.01.107.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
ERVmap analysis reveals genome-wide transcription of human endogenous retroviruses
Tokuyama M, Kong Y, Song E, Jayewickreme T, Kang I, Iwasaki A. ERVmap analysis reveals genome-wide transcription of human endogenous retroviruses. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2018, 115: 12565-12572. PMID: 30455304, PMCID: PMC6294949, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1814589115.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndogenous retrovirusesGenome-wide identificationProtein-coding sequencesLocus-specific expressionWide transcriptionHuman genomeHuman endogenous retrovirusesERV lociExpression patternsRetroviral elementsPrimary cellsPeripheral blood mononuclear cellsRange of diseasesBreast cancer tissue samplesHuman healthSystemic lupus erythematosusBlood mononuclear cellsCancer tissue samplesDisease-associated antigensCell linesRNALack of toolsWeb toolLupus erythematosusPerforin expressionA minimal RNA ligand for potent RIG-I activation in living mice
Linehan MM, Dickey TH, Molinari ES, Fitzgerald ME, Potapova O, Iwasaki A, Pyle AM. A minimal RNA ligand for potent RIG-I activation in living mice. Science Advances 2018, 4: e1701854. PMID: 29492454, PMCID: PMC5821489, DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.1701854.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStem-loop RNAInterferon-stimulated genesImmune systemPotent synthetic activatorVertebrate immune systemType I interferonInnate immune systemRIG-I receptorRIG-I activationExpression networksRemodeling factorsPotent RIGRNA sequencingSpecific genesRNA ligandsI interferonAntiviral defenseInterferon responseRNA sensorsPolycytidylic acidSynthetic activatorsMiceInterferonGenesRNA
2017
Sensing Self and Foreign Circular RNAs by Intron Identity
Chen YG, Kim MV, Chen X, Batista PJ, Aoyama S, Wilusz JE, Iwasaki A, Chang HY. Sensing Self and Foreign Circular RNAs by Intron Identity. Molecular Cell 2017, 67: 228-238.e5. PMID: 28625551, PMCID: PMC5610545, DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2017.05.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBase SequenceDEAD Box Protein 58Encephalitis Virus, Venezuelan EquineEncephalomyelitis, Venezuelan EquineHEK293 CellsHeLa CellsHost-Pathogen InteractionsHumansImmune ToleranceImmunity, InnateIntronsMiceNucleic Acid ConformationProtein BindingRAW 264.7 CellsReceptors, ImmunologicRNARNA Processing, Post-TranscriptionalRNA, CircularRNA, MessengerRNA-Binding ProteinsSpliceosomesTransfectionConceptsCircular RNAsInnate immunity genesMammalian transcriptionDiverse RNACytoplasmic fociHuman circRNAsMammalian cellsImmunity genesEndogenous splicingHuman intronsInnate immune sensingPrimary sequenceCircRNA sequenceRNA structureCircRNAsUnknown functionIntronsRNASensor RIGImmune sensingInnate immunitySelf-nonself discriminationPotent inductionSequenceBiogenesis
2014
Alternative Capture of Noncoding RNAs or Protein-Coding Genes by Herpesviruses to Alter Host T Cell Function
Guo YE, Riley KJ, Iwasaki A, Steitz JA. Alternative Capture of Noncoding RNAs or Protein-Coding Genes by Herpesviruses to Alter Host T Cell Function. Molecular Cell 2014, 54: 67-79. PMID: 24725595, PMCID: PMC4039351, DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2014.03.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntigens, CDAntigens, Differentiation, T-LymphocyteBase SequenceCallithrixEnzyme ActivationGene Expression RegulationGPI-Linked ProteinsGRB2 Adaptor ProteinHEK293 CellsHerpesvirus 2, SaimiriineHigh-Throughput Nucleotide SequencingHost-Pathogen InteractionsHumansImmunoprecipitationInterferon-gammaJurkat CellsLectins, C-TypeLymphocyte ActivationMicroRNAsMitogen-Activated Protein KinasesMolecular Sequence DataReceptors, Antigen, T-CellRNA StabilityRNA, UntranslatedRNA, ViralSemaphorinsSequence Analysis, RNASignal TransductionTime FactorsT-LymphocytesTransfectionConceptsMitogen-activated protein kinaseMiR-27Protein coding genesHerpesvirus saimiriHigh-throughput sequencingTCR-induced activationCell functionHSUR 1Γ-herpesvirusesNoncoding RNAsProtein kinaseEctopic expressionOncogenic γ-herpesvirusesTarget genesInduction of CD69MicroRNA-27Key modulatorRNACommon targetAlHV-1GenesCell receptorDiverse strategiesHost T-cell functionCells
2010
Innate Immunity to Viruses
Iwasaki A. Innate Immunity to Viruses. 2010, 183-196. DOI: 10.1128/9781555816872.ch15.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDNA virusesEndosomal trafficking eventsHost cell machineryMechanism of RNAiAbsence of VpuInnate immunityTrafficking eventsEndonuclease familyCell machineryCytoplasmic DNAE3 ubiquitinLipid raftsCaspase-1 inflammasomeAnalysis of animalCell surfaceViral dsRNADistinct rolesNeighboring cellsAntiviral stateBillions of yearsLike receptorsI IFN productionComplementary sequencesViral RNARNA