Sequestration of G3BP coupled with efficient translation inhibits stress granules in Semliki Forest virus infection

Panas, M. D., Varjak, M. , Lulla, A., Eng, K. E., Merits, A., Karlsson Hedestam, G. B. and McInerney, G. M. (2012) Sequestration of G3BP coupled with efficient translation inhibits stress granules in Semliki Forest virus infection. Molecular Biology of the Cell, 23(24), pp. 4701-4712. (doi: 10.1091/mbc.E12-08-0619) (PMID:23087212) (PMCID:PMC3521679)

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Abstract

Dynamic, mRNA-containing stress granules (SGs) form in the cytoplasm of cells under environmental stresses, including viral infection. Many viruses appear to employ mechanisms to disrupt the formation of SGs on their mRNAs, suggesting that they represent a cellular defense against infection. Here, we report that early in Semliki Forest virus infection, the C-terminal domain of the viral nonstructural protein 3 (nsP3) forms a complex with Ras-GAP SH3-domain–binding protein (G3BP) and sequesters it into viral RNA replication complexes in a manner that inhibits the formation of SGs on viral mRNAs. A viral mutant carrying a C-terminal truncation of nsP3 induces more persistent SGs and is attenuated for propagation in cell culture. Of importance, we also show that the efficient translation of viral mRNAs containing a translation enhancer sequence also contributes to the disassembly of SGs in infected cells. Furthermore, we show that the nsP3/G3BP interaction also blocks SGs induced by other stresses than virus infection. This is one of few described viral mechanisms for SG disruption and underlines the role of SGs in antiviral defense.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Varjak, Dr Margus
Authors: Panas, M. D., Varjak, M., Lulla, A., Eng, K. E., Merits, A., Karlsson Hedestam, G. B., and McInerney, G. M.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity
Journal Name:Molecular Biology of the Cell
Publisher:American Society for Cell Biology
ISSN:1059-1524
ISSN (Online):1059-1524
Published Online:19 October 2012
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2012 Panas et al.
First Published:First published in Molecular Biology of the Cell 23(24):4701-4712
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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