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- Title
The Role of Host Glycobiology and Gut Microbiota in Rotavirus and Norovirus Infection, an Update.
- Authors
Peña-Gil, Nazaret; Santiso-Bellón, Cristina; Gozalbo-Rovira, Roberto; Buesa, Javier; Monedero, Vicente; Rodríguez-Díaz, Jesús
- Abstract
Rotavirus (RV) and norovirus (NoV) are the leading causes of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) worldwide. Several studies have demonstrated that histo-blood group antigens (HBGAs) have a role in NoV and RV infections since their presence on the gut epithelial surfaces is essential for the susceptibility to many NoV and RV genotypes. Polymorphisms in genes that code for enzymes required for HBGAs synthesis lead to secretor or non-secretor and Lewis positive or Lewis negative individuals. While secretor individuals appear to be more susceptible to RV infections, regarding NoVs infections, there are too many discrepancies that prevent the ability to draw conclusions. A second factor that influences enteric viral infections is the gut microbiota of the host. In vitro and animal studies have determined that the gut microbiota limits, but in some cases enhances enteric viral infection. The ways that microbiota can enhance NoV or RV infection include virion stabilization and promotion of virus attachment to host cells, whereas experiments with microbiota-depleted and germ-free animals point to immunoregulation as the mechanism by which the microbiota restrict infection. Human trials with live, attenuated RV vaccines and analysis of the microbiota in responder and non-responder individuals also allowed the identification of bacterial taxa linked to vaccine efficacy. As more information is gained on the complex relationships that are established between the host (glycobiology and immune system), the gut microbiota and intestinal viruses, new avenues will open for the development of novel anti-NoV and anti-RV therapies.
- Subjects
GUT microbiome; VIRUS diseases; ROTAVIRUS diseases; NOROVIRUS diseases; INTESTINAL infections; GLYCOMICS; GERMFREE animals
- Publication
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021, Vol 22, Issue 24, p13473
- ISSN
1661-6596
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/ijms222413473