Although the frequency of neurological and neurobehavioral dysfunction in HIV-1-infected individuals has been reduced by HAART, nonetheless, the CNS may represent an important reservoir or sanctuary site for HIV-1 during virally-suppressive therapy.
In Specific Aim I, unique molecular mechanism(s) of HTV-1 persistence in astrocytes will be examined. We have recently demonstrated that HIV-1 Rev binds to, and functionally interacts with, a DEAD-box helicase, DDX1. This moiety binds to a specific motif in Rev (entitled NIS), which is involved with proper subcellular localization of Rev (i.e., nuclear greater than cytoplasmic). Recent data suggest that Rev is hyper-localized in primary astrocytes within the cytoplasm. Thus, we hypothesize that the DDX1 cellular cofactor may be involved with low-level residual HTV-1 replication in astrocytes. Presence and quantitation of DDX1 in human astrocytes, as well as potential co-localization with Rev, will be explored. Direct interactions between Rev plus selected Rev mutants and DDX1 will be assessed with a mammalian two-hybrid system. As well, over-expression of DDX1 and anti-sense and RNAi inhibition of DDX1 mRNA expression in astrocytes will be used to evaluate this potentially unique CNS-cell-specific mechanism inducing HTV-1 persistence in human astrocytes. Collaborating studies will include in vivo analysis of the Rev:DDX1 axes in brain tissue of HTV-1 -infected cells via laser dissection microscopy.
In Specific Aim II, we will evaluate, in a complementary fashion with Specific Aim I, the potential additional and/or alternative mechanisms for alterations of Rev subcellular compartmentalization in low-level viral production in astrocytes. This will include analysis of potential splice variants of DDX1, and a hypothesized cellular inhibitor of DDX1 binding to NIS which is astrocyte-specific. As well, identification and purification of astrocyte-specific NIS binding cellular proteins which may alter subcellular compartmentalization will be analyzed by affinity chromotography and/or phagepeptide display libraries. Thus, these complementary approaches will be utilized to analyze, on molecular levels, the mechanisms of HIV-1 reservoirs and persistence in human astrocytes.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Type
Specialized Center (P50)
Project #
5P50NS027405-19
Application #
7661394
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZNS1)
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2008-08-01
Budget End
2009-07-31
Support Year
19
Fiscal Year
2008
Total Cost
$287,633
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Pennsylvania
Department
Type
DUNS #
042250712
City
Philadelphia
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
19104
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