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Human T Lymphocytes Are Permissive for Dengue Virus Replication

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JOURNAL OF VIROLOGY
卷 92, 期 10, 页码 -

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AMER SOC MICROBIOLOGY
DOI: 10.1128/JVI.02181-17

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dengue virus; replication; T lymphocytes

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  1. CNPq [309239/2015-0, 307408/2016-7, 304875/2014-7, 309432/2015-4]

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Dengue virus (DV) infection can cause either a self-limiting flu-like disease or a threatening hemorrhage that may evolve to shock and death. A variety of cell types, such as dendritic cells, monocytes, and B cells, can be infected by DV. However, despite the role of T lymphocytes in the control of DV replication, there remains a paucity of information on possible DV-T cell interactions during the disease course. In the present study, we have demonstrated that primary human naive CD4(+) and CD8(+) T cells are permissive for DV infection. Importantly, both T cell sub-types support viral replication and secrete viable virus particles. DV infection triggers the activation of both CD4(+) and CD8(+) T lymphocytes, but preactivation of T cells reduces the susceptibility of T cells to DV infection. Interestingly, the cytotoxicity-inducing protein granzyme A is highly secreted by human CD4(+) but not CD8(+) T cells after exposure to DV in vitro. Additionally, using annexin V and polycaspase assays, we have demonstrated that T lymphocytes, in contrast to monocytes, are resistant to DV-induced apoptosis. Strikingly, both CD4(+) and CD8(+) T cells were found to be infected with DV in acutely infected dengue patients. Together, these results show that T cells are permissive for DV infection in vitro and in vivo, suggesting that this cell population may be a viral reservoir during the acute phase of the disease. IMPORTANCE Infection by dengue virus (DV) causes a flu-like disease that can evolve to severe hemorrhaging and death. T lymphocytes are important cells that regulate antibody secretion by B cells and trigger the death of infected cells. However, little is known about the direct interaction between DV and T lymphocytes. Here, we show that T lymphocytes from healthy donors are susceptible to infection by DV, leading to cell activation. Additionally, T cells seem to be resistant to DV-induced apoptosis, suggesting a potential role as a viral reservoir in humans. Finally, we show that both CD4(+) and CD8(+) T lymphocytes from acutely infected DV patients are infected by DV. Our results raise new questions about DV pathogenesis and vaccine development.

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