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Hapivirins and Diprovirins: Novel ?-Defensin Analogs With Potent Activity Against Influenza A Virusa #MMPMID22345650
J Immunol 2012[Mar]; 188 (6): 2759-68 PMID22345650show ga
?-defensins are cyclic octadecapeptides found in non-human primates whose broad antiviral-spectrum includes HIV-1, HSV-1, SARS, and influenza A virus (IAV). We previously reported that synthetic ?-defensins called retrocyclins can neutralize and aggregate various strains of IAV and increase IAV uptake by neutrophils. This report describes two families of peptides, hapivirins (HpVs) and diprovirins (DpVs), whose design was inspired by retrocyclins. The goal was to develop smaller partially cyclic peptides that retain the antiviral activity of retrocyclins, while being easier to synthesize. The novel peptides also allowed for systemic substitution of key residues to evaluate the role of charge or hydrophobicity on antiviral activity. Seventy-two HpV or DpV peptides are described in this report, including several whose anti-IAV activity equals or exceeds that of normal ?? or ?-defensins. Some of these also had strong antibacterial and antifungal activity. These new peptides were active against H3N2 and H1N1 strains of IAV. Structural features imparting strong antiviral activity were identified through iterative cycles of synthesis and testing. Our findings show the importance of hydrophobic residues for antiviral activity and show that pegylation, which often increases a peptide?s serum half-life in vivo, can increase the antiviral activity of DpVs. The new peptides acted at an early phase of viral infection and when combined with pulmonary surfactant protein D, their antiviral effects were additive. The peptides strongly increased neutrophil and macrophage uptake of IAV, while inhibiting monocyte cytokine generation. Development of modified ?? defensin analogues provides an approach for creating novel antiviral agents for IAV infections.