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  1. Article ; Online: Advances in diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics for Nipah virus.

    Thakur, Nazia / Bailey, Dalan

    Microbes and infection

    2019  Volume 21, Issue 7, Page(s) 278–286

    Abstract: Nipah virus is an emerging zoonotic paramyxovirus that causes severe and often fatal respiratory and neurological disease in humans. The virus was first discovered after an outbreak of encephalitis in pig farmers in Malaysia and Singapore with subsequent ...

    Abstract Nipah virus is an emerging zoonotic paramyxovirus that causes severe and often fatal respiratory and neurological disease in humans. The virus was first discovered after an outbreak of encephalitis in pig farmers in Malaysia and Singapore with subsequent outbreaks in Bangladesh or India occurring almost annually. Due to the highly pathogenic nature of NiV, its pandemic potential, and the lack of licensed vaccines or therapeutics, there is a requirement for research and development into highly sensitive and specific diagnostic tools as well as antivirals and vaccines to help prevent and control future outbreak situations.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Antiviral Agents/therapeutic use ; Clinical Laboratory Techniques ; Disease Outbreaks/prevention & control ; Henipavirus Infections/diagnosis ; Henipavirus Infections/epidemiology ; Henipavirus Infections/prevention & control ; Henipavirus Infections/therapy ; Humans ; Models, Biological ; Nipah Virus/genetics ; Nipah Virus/immunology ; Nipah Virus/isolation & purification ; Nipah Virus/pathogenicity ; Viral Vaccines/immunology ; Zoonoses/epidemiology ; Zoonoses/transmission
    Chemical Substances Antiviral Agents ; Viral Vaccines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-02-26
    Publishing country France
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1465093-9
    ISSN 1769-714X ; 1286-4579
    ISSN (online) 1769-714X
    ISSN 1286-4579
    DOI 10.1016/j.micinf.2019.02.002
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  2. Article ; Online: Production of Recombinant Replication-defective Lentiviruses Bearing the SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 Attachment Spike Glycoprotein and Their Application in Receptor Tropism and Neutralisation Assays.

    Thakur, Nazia / Gallo, Giulia / Elreafey, Ahmed M E / Bailey, Dalan

    Bio-protocol

    2021  Volume 11, Issue 21, Page(s) e4249

    Abstract: For enveloped viruses, such as SARS-CoV-2, transmission relies on the binding of viral glycoproteins to cellular receptors. Conventionally, this process is recapitulated in the lab by infection of cells with isolated live virus. However, such studies can ...

    Abstract For enveloped viruses, such as SARS-CoV-2, transmission relies on the binding of viral glycoproteins to cellular receptors. Conventionally, this process is recapitulated in the lab by infection of cells with isolated live virus. However, such studies can be restricted due to the availability of high quantities of replication-competent virus, biosafety precautions and associated trained staff. Here, we present a protocol based on pseudotyping to produce recombinant replication-defective lentiviruses bearing the SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 attachment Spike glycoprotein, allowing the investigation of viral entry in a lower-containment facility. Pseudoparticles are produced by cells transiently transfected with plasmids encoding retroviral RNA packaging signals and
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-11-05
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2833269-6
    ISSN 2331-8325 ; 2331-8325
    ISSN (online) 2331-8325
    ISSN 2331-8325
    DOI 10.21769/BioProtoc.4249
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  3. Article ; Online: ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccination generates spike-specific CD8

    Foster, William S / Newman, Joseph / Thakur, Nazia / Spencer, Alexandra J / Davies, Sophie / Woods, Danielle / Godfrey, Leila / Ross, Sarah H / Sharpe, Hayley J / Richard, Arianne C / Bailey, Dalan / Lambe, Teresa / Linterman, Michelle A

    Immunology and cell biology

    2023  Volume 101, Issue 6, Page(s) 479–488

    Abstract: Effective vaccines have reduced the morbidity and mortality caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 infection; however, the elderly remain the most at risk. Understanding how vaccines generate protective immunity and how these ... ...

    Abstract Effective vaccines have reduced the morbidity and mortality caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 infection; however, the elderly remain the most at risk. Understanding how vaccines generate protective immunity and how these mechanisms change with age is key for informing future vaccine design. Cytotoxic CD8
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Humans ; Mice ; CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes ; ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 ; COVID-19/prevention & control ; Vaccination ; T-Lymphocytes, Cytotoxic ; Antibodies, Viral
    Chemical Substances ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (B5S3K2V0G8) ; Antibodies, Viral
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-06
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 284057-1
    ISSN 1440-1711 ; 0818-9641
    ISSN (online) 1440-1711
    ISSN 0818-9641
    DOI 10.1111/imcb.12645
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  4. Article ; Online: SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern alpha, beta, gamma and delta have extended ACE2 receptor host ranges.

    Thakur, Nazia / Gallo, Giulia / Newman, Joseph / Peacock, Thomas P / Biasetti, Luca / Hall, Catherine N / Wright, Edward / Barclay, Wendy / Bailey, Dalan

    The Journal of general virology

    2022  Volume 103, Issue 4

    Abstract: Following the emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in PR China in late 2019 a number of variants have emerged, with two of these - alpha and delta - subsequently growing to global prevalence. One characteristic of ... ...

    Abstract Following the emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in PR China in late 2019 a number of variants have emerged, with two of these - alpha and delta - subsequently growing to global prevalence. One characteristic of these variants are changes within the spike protein, in particular the receptor-binding domain (RBD). From a public health perspective, these changes have important implications for increased transmissibility and immune escape; however, their presence could also modify the intrinsic host range of the virus. Using viral pseudotyping, we examined whether the variants of concern (VOCs) alpha, beta, gamma and delta have differing host angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor usage patterns, focusing on a range of relevant mammalian ACE2 proteins. All four VOCs were able to overcome a previous restriction for mouse ACE2, with demonstrable differences also seen for individual VOCs with rat, ferret or civet ACE2 receptors, changes that we subsequently attributed to N501Y and E484K substitutions within the spike RBD.
    MeSH term(s) Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2/genetics ; Animals ; COVID-19 ; Ferrets ; Host Specificity ; Humans ; Mice ; Peptidyl-Dipeptidase A/chemistry ; Rats ; SARS-CoV-2/genetics
    Chemical Substances Peptidyl-Dipeptidase A (EC 3.4.15.1) ; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 (EC 3.4.17.23)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-04-03
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 219316-4
    ISSN 1465-2099 ; 0022-1317
    ISSN (online) 1465-2099
    ISSN 0022-1317
    DOI 10.1099/jgv.0.001735
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  5. Article ; Online: Evaluation of a Live Attenuated Pseudorabies Virus-Vectored Nipah Virus Vaccine

    Ashley, Emily C.* / McLean, Rebecca K. / Fuchs, Walter / Klupp, Barbara G. / Thakur, Nazia / Bailey, Dalan / Werling, Dirk M. / Edwards, Jane C. / Mettenleiter, Thomas C. / Graham, Simon P.

    [Vortrag]

    2023  

    Keywords Text ; abstract_or_summary ; ddc:570
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-18
    Publishing country de
    Document type Article ; Online
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  6. Article ; Online: An ACAT inhibitor suppresses SARS-CoV-2 replication and boosts antiviral T cell activity.

    Wing, Peter A C / Schmidt, Nathalie M / Peters, Rory / Erdmann, Maximilian / Brown, Rachel / Wang, Hao / Swadling, Leo / Newman, Joseph / Thakur, Nazia / Shionoya, Kaho / Morgan, Sophie B / Hinks, Timothy Sc / Watashi, Koichi / Bailey, Dalan / Hansen, Scott B / Davidson, Andrew D / Maini, Mala K / McKeating, Jane A

    PLoS pathogens

    2023  Volume 19, Issue 5, Page(s) e1011323

    Abstract: The severity of disease following infection with SARS-CoV-2 is determined by viral replication kinetics and host immunity, with early T cell responses and/or suppression of viraemia driving a favourable outcome. Recent studies uncovered a role for ... ...

    Abstract The severity of disease following infection with SARS-CoV-2 is determined by viral replication kinetics and host immunity, with early T cell responses and/or suppression of viraemia driving a favourable outcome. Recent studies uncovered a role for cholesterol metabolism in the SARS-CoV-2 life cycle and in T cell function. Here we show that blockade of the enzyme Acyl-CoA:cholesterol acyltransferase (ACAT) with Avasimibe inhibits SARS-CoV-2 pseudoparticle infection and disrupts the association of ACE2 and GM1 lipid rafts on the cell membrane, perturbing viral attachment. Imaging SARS-CoV-2 RNAs at the single cell level using a viral replicon model identifies the capacity of Avasimibe to limit the establishment of replication complexes required for RNA replication. Genetic studies to transiently silence or overexpress ACAT isoforms confirmed a role for ACAT in SARS-CoV-2 infection. Furthermore, Avasimibe boosts the expansion of functional SARS-CoV-2-specific T cells from the blood of patients sampled during the acute phase of infection. Thus, re-purposing of ACAT inhibitors provides a compelling therapeutic strategy for the treatment of COVID-19 to achieve both antiviral and immunomodulatory effects. Trial registration: NCT04318314.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Acyltransferases/antagonists & inhibitors ; Antiviral Agents/pharmacology ; COVID-19 ; SARS-CoV-2 ; T-Lymphocytes
    Chemical Substances Acyltransferases (EC 2.3.-) ; Antiviral Agents ; avasimibe (28LQ20T5RC)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-03
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2205412-1
    ISSN 1553-7374 ; 1553-7374
    ISSN (online) 1553-7374
    ISSN 1553-7374
    DOI 10.1371/journal.ppat.1011323
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  7. Article ; Online: Pseudotyped Bat Coronavirus RaTG13 is efficiently neutralised by convalescent sera from SARS-CoV-2 infected patients

    Diego Cantoni / Martin Mayora-Neto / Nazia Thakur / Ahmed M. E. Elrefaey / Joseph Newman / Sneha Vishwanath / Angalee Nadesalingam / Andrew Chan / Peter Smith / Javier Castillo-Olivares / Helen Baxendale / Bryan Charleston / Jonathan Heeney / Dalan Bailey / Nigel Temperton

    Communications Biology, Vol 5, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    2022  Volume 8

    Abstract: Bat Coronavirus RaTG13, a sarbecovirus related to SARS-CoV-2, is more potently neutralized by antibodies from convalescent SARS-CoV-2-infected patients as well as vaccinated healthcare workers despite the spike proteins having high diversity within their ...

    Abstract Bat Coronavirus RaTG13, a sarbecovirus related to SARS-CoV-2, is more potently neutralized by antibodies from convalescent SARS-CoV-2-infected patients as well as vaccinated healthcare workers despite the spike proteins having high diversity within their receptor binding domains (RBD).
    Keywords Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Nature Portfolio
    Document type Article ; Online
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  8. Article ; Online: Associations Between Maternal Sociodemographics and Hospital Mortality in Newborns With Prenatally Diagnosed Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.

    Lopez, Keila N / Morris, Shaine A / Krishnan, Anita / Jacobs, Marni B / Bhat, Aarti H / Chelliah, Anjali / Chiu, Joanne S / Cuneo, Bettina F / Freire, Grace / Hornberger, Lisa K / Howley, Lisa / Husain, Nazia / Ikemba, Catherine / Kavanaugh-McHugh, Ann / Kutty, Shelby / Lee, Caroline / McBrien, Angela / Michelfelder, Erik C / Pinto, Nelangi M /
    Schwartz, Rachel / Stern, Kenan W D / Taylor, Carolyn / Thakur, Varsha / Tworetzky, Wayne / Wittlieb-Weber, Carol / Woldu, Kris / Donofrio, Mary T / Peyvandi, Shabnam

    Circulation

    2023  Volume 148, Issue 3, Page(s) 283–285

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Female ; Pregnancy ; Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome ; Hospital Mortality ; Prenatal Diagnosis ; Echocardiography ; Heart Defects, Congenital ; Ultrasonography, Prenatal
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-17
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 80099-5
    ISSN 1524-4539 ; 0009-7322 ; 0069-4193 ; 0065-8499
    ISSN (online) 1524-4539
    ISSN 0009-7322 ; 0069-4193 ; 0065-8499
    DOI 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.123.064476
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  9. Article ; Online: Genomic screening of 16 UK native bat species through conservationist networks uncovers coronaviruses with zoonotic potential.

    Tan, Cedric C S / Trew, Jahcub / Peacock, Thomas P / Mok, Kai Yi / Hart, Charlie / Lau, Kelvin / Ni, Dongchun / Orme, C David L / Ransome, Emma / Pearse, William D / Coleman, Christopher M / Bailey, Dalan / Thakur, Nazia / Quantrill, Jessica L / Sukhova, Ksenia / Richard, Damien / Kahane, Laura / Woodward, Guy / Bell, Thomas /
    Worledge, Lisa / Nunez-Mino, Joe / Barclay, Wendy / van Dorp, Lucy / Balloux, Francois / Savolainen, Vincent

    Nature communications

    2023  Volume 14, Issue 1, Page(s) 3322

    Abstract: There has been limited characterisation of bat-borne coronaviruses in Europe. Here, we screened for coronaviruses in 48 faecal samples from 16 of the 17 bat species breeding in the UK, collected through a bat rehabilitation and conservationist network. ... ...

    Abstract There has been limited characterisation of bat-borne coronaviruses in Europe. Here, we screened for coronaviruses in 48 faecal samples from 16 of the 17 bat species breeding in the UK, collected through a bat rehabilitation and conservationist network. We recovered nine complete genomes, including two novel coronavirus species, across six bat species: four alphacoronaviruses, a MERS-related betacoronavirus, and four closely related sarbecoviruses. We demonstrate that at least one of these sarbecoviruses can bind and use the human ACE2 receptor for infecting human cells, albeit suboptimally. Additionally, the spike proteins of these sarbecoviruses possess an R-A-K-Q motif, which lies only one nucleotide mutation away from a furin cleavage site (FCS) that enhances infectivity in other coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2. However, mutating this motif to an FCS does not enable spike cleavage. Overall, while UK sarbecoviruses would require further molecular adaptations to infect humans, their zoonotic risk warrants closer surveillance.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Humans ; Chiroptera ; COVID-19/genetics ; SARS-CoV-2/genetics ; SARS-CoV-2/metabolism ; Genomics ; United Kingdom ; Phylogeny ; Spike Glycoprotein, Coronavirus/genetics ; Spike Glycoprotein, Coronavirus/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Spike Glycoprotein, Coronavirus ; spike protein, SARS-CoV-2
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-27
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2553671-0
    ISSN 2041-1723 ; 2041-1723
    ISSN (online) 2041-1723
    ISSN 2041-1723
    DOI 10.1038/s41467-023-38717-w
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  10. Article ; Online: Tfh cells and the germinal center are required for memory B cell formation & humoral immunity after ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccination.

    Foster, William S / Lee, Jia Le / Thakur, Nazia / Newman, Joseph / Spencer, Alexandra J / Davies, Sophie / Woods, Danielle / Godfrey, Leila / Hay, Iain M / Innocentin, Silvia / Yam-Puc, Juan Carlos / Horner, Emily C / Sharpe, Hayley J / Thaventhiran, James E / Bailey, Dalan / Lambe, Teresa / Linterman, Michelle A

    Cell reports. Medicine

    2022  Volume 3, Issue 12, Page(s) 100845

    Abstract: Emergence from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has been facilitated by the rollout of effective vaccines. Successful vaccines generate high-affinity plasma blasts and long-lived protective memory B cells. Here, ... ...

    Abstract Emergence from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has been facilitated by the rollout of effective vaccines. Successful vaccines generate high-affinity plasma blasts and long-lived protective memory B cells. Here, we show a requirement for T follicular helper (Tfh) cells and the germinal center reaction for optimal serum antibody and memory B cell formation after ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccination. We found that Tfh cells play an important role in expanding antigen-specific B cells while identifying Tfh-cell-dependent and -independent memory B cell subsets. Upon secondary vaccination, germinal center B cells generated during primary immunizations can be recalled as germinal center B cells again. Likewise, primary immunization GC-Tfh cells can be recalled as either Tfh or Th1 cells, highlighting the pluripotent nature of Tfh cell memory. This study demonstrates that ChAdOx1 nCoV-19-induced germinal centers are a critical source of humoral immunity.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Immunity, Humoral ; ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 ; Memory B Cells ; T Follicular Helper Cells ; T-Lymphocytes, Helper-Inducer ; COVID-19/prevention & control ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Germinal Center ; Vaccination ; Immunization, Secondary
    Chemical Substances ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (B5S3K2V0G8)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-15
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ISSN 2666-3791
    ISSN (online) 2666-3791
    DOI 10.1016/j.xcrm.2022.100845
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