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Research Article

The P-MAPA Immunomodulator Partially Prevents Apoptosis Induced by Zika Virus Infection in THP-1 Cells

Author(s): Morganna C. Lima, Elisa A.N. Azevedo, Clarice N.L. de Morais, Larissa I.O. de Sousa, Bruno M. Carvalho, Iseu N. da Silva and Rafael F.O. Franca*

Volume 22, Issue 4, 2021

Published on: 02 June, 2020

Page: [514 - 522] Pages: 9

DOI: 10.2174/1389201021666200602140005

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Abstract

Background: Zika virus is an emerging arbovirus of global importance. ZIKV infection is associated with a range of neurological complications such as the Congenital Zika Syndrome and Guillain Barré Syndrome. Despite the magnitude of recent outbreaks, there is no specific therapy to prevent or to alleviate disease pathology.

Objective: To investigate the role of P-MAPA immunomodulator in Zika-infected THP-1 cells.

Methods: THP-1 cells were subjected to Zika virus infection (Multiplicity of Infection = 0.5) followed by treatment with P-MAPA for until 96 hours post-infection. After that, the cell death was analyzed by annexin+/ PI+ and caspase 3/ 7+ staining by flow cytometry. In addition, virus replication and cell proliferation were accessed by RT-qPCR and Ki67 staining, respectively.

Results: We demonstrate that P-MAPA in vitro treatment significantly reduces Zika virus-induced cell death and caspase-3/7 activation on THP-1 infected cells, albeit it has no role in virus replication and cell proliferation.

Conclusion: Our study reveals that P-MAPA seems to be a satisfactory alternative to inhibit the effects of Zika virus infection in mammalian cells.

Keywords: Zika virus, apoptosis, P-MAPA, flavivirus infection, immunomodulation, antiviral.

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