Background:Since December 2019,an outbreak of the Corona Virus disease 2019(COVID-19)caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus(SARS-CoV-2)in Wuhan,China,has become a public health emergency of internatio...Background:Since December 2019,an outbreak of the Corona Virus disease 2019(COVID-19)caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus(SARS-CoV-2)in Wuhan,China,has become a public health emergency of international concern.The high fatality of aged cases caused by SARS-CoV-2 was a need to explore the possible age-related phenomena with non-human primate models.Methods:Three 3-5 years old and two 15 years old rhesus macaques were intratracheally infected with SARS-CoV-2,and then analyzed by clinical signs,viral replication,chest X-ray,histopathological changes and immune response.Results:Viral replication of nasopharyngeal swabs,anal swabs and lung in old monkeys was more active than that in young monkeys for 14 days after SARS-CoV-2 challenge.Monkeys developed typical interstitial pneumonia characterized by thickened alveolar septum accompanied with inflammation and edema,notably,old monkeys exhibited diffuse severe interstitial pneumonia.Viral antigens were detected mainly in alveolar epithelial cells and macrophages.Conclusion:SARS-CoV-2 caused more severe interstitial pneumonia in old monkeys than that in young monkeys.Rhesus macaque models infected with SARS-CoV-2 provided insight into the pathogenic mechanism and facilitated the development of vaccines and therapeutics against SARS-CoV-2 infection.展开更多
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)continues to pose a significant threat to the world,as it continually evolves and gives rise to multiple variants and sub-variants.Recently,the Omicron EG.5 l...Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)continues to pose a significant threat to the world,as it continually evolves and gives rise to multiple variants and sub-variants.Recently,the Omicron EG.5 linage,which was first detected in Indonesia on 17 February 2023,has raised concerns due to its increased prevalence and extended immune escape properties,according to the risk analysis by the World Health Organization(WHO)[1].As of 3 October 2023,EG.5 and its sub-linages have been reported in 83 countries with shared 49,008 genome sequences in GISAID database(https://gisaid.org/hcov19-variants/).EG.5 has become the dominant strain in the United States according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC),accounting for 29.4%of SARS-CoV-2 infections(https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#variant-proportions).展开更多
Emerging and re-emerging pathogens are great challenges to the public health(1).A cluster of pneumonia cases with an unknown cause occurred in Wuhan starting on December 21,2019.As of January 20,2020,a total of 201 ca...Emerging and re-emerging pathogens are great challenges to the public health(1).A cluster of pneumonia cases with an unknown cause occurred in Wuhan starting on December 21,2019.As of January 20,2020,a total of 201 cases of pneumonia in China have been confirmed.A team of professionals from the National Health Commission and China CDC conducted epidemiological and etiological investigations.On January 3,2020,the first complete genome of the novelβgenus coronaviruses(2019-nCoVs)was identified in samples of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF)from a patient from Wuhan by scientists of the National Institute of Viral Disease Control and Prevention(IVDC)through a combination of Sanger sequencing,Illumina sequencing,and nanopore sequencing.Three distinct strains have been identified,the virus has been designated as 2019-nCoV,and the disease has been subsequently named novel coronavirus-infected pneumonia(NCIP).展开更多
The recent outbreak of novel coronavirus-infected pneumonia(NCIP)in China(1)has attracted much attention domestically and internationally.As the outbreak occurred,China carried out emergency responses quickly,notified...The recent outbreak of novel coronavirus-infected pneumonia(NCIP)in China(1)has attracted much attention domestically and internationally.As the outbreak occurred,China carried out emergency responses quickly,notified the World Health Organization(WHO)in a timely manner,and shared the viral gene sequence with international communities immediately after pathogenic identification.展开更多
Coronaviruses(Co Vs)have brought serious threats to humans,particularly severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-Co V-2),which continually evolves into multiple variants.These variants,especially Omicron,r...Coronaviruses(Co Vs)have brought serious threats to humans,particularly severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-Co V-2),which continually evolves into multiple variants.These variants,especially Omicron,reportedly escape therapeutic antibodies and vaccines,indicating an urgent need for new antivirals with pan-SARS-Co V-2 inhibitory activity.We previously reported that a peptide fusion inhibitor,P3,targeting heptad repeated-1(HR1)of SARS-Co V-2 spike(S)protein,could inhibit viral infections.Here,we further designed multiple derivatives of the P3 based on structural analysis and found that one derivative,the P315V3,showed the most efficient antiviral activity against SARS-Co V-2 variants and several other sarbecoviruses,as well as other human-Co Vs(HCo Vs).P315V3 also exhibited effective prophylactic efficacy against the SARS-Co V-2 Delta and Omicron variants in mice via intranasal administration.These results suggest that P315V3,which is in PhaseⅡclinical trial,is promising for further development as a nasal pan-SARS-Co V-2 or pan-Co Vs inhibitor to prevent or treat CoV diseases.展开更多
The COVID-19 response strategies in Chinese mainland were recently adjusted due to the reduced pathogenicity and enhanced infectivity of Omicron subvariants.In Chengdu,China,an infection wave was predominantly induced...The COVID-19 response strategies in Chinese mainland were recently adjusted due to the reduced pathogenicity and enhanced infectivity of Omicron subvariants.In Chengdu,China,an infection wave was predominantly induced by the BA.5 subvariant.It is crucial to determine whether the hybrid anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunity following BA.5 infection.展开更多
The Omicron variants of SARS-CoV-2,primarily authenticated in November 2021 in South Africa,has initiated the 5th wave of global pandemics.Here,we systemically examined immunological and metabolic characteristics of O...The Omicron variants of SARS-CoV-2,primarily authenticated in November 2021 in South Africa,has initiated the 5th wave of global pandemics.Here,we systemically examined immunological and metabolic characteristics of Omicron variants infection.We found Omicron resisted to neutralizing antibody targeting receptor binding domain(RBD)of wildtype SARS-CoV-2.Omicron could hardly be neutralized by sera of Corona Virus Disease 2019(COVID-19)convalescents infected with the Delta variant.Through mass spectrometry on MHC-bound peptidomes,we found that the spike protein of the Omicron variants could generate additional CD8+T cell epitopes,compared with Delta.These epitopes could induce robust CD8+T cell responses.Moreover,we found booster vaccination increased the cross-memory CD8+T cell responses against Omicron.Metabolic regulome analysis of Omicron-specific T cell showed a metabolic profile that promoted the response of memory T cells.Consistently,a greater fraction of memory CD8+T cells existed in Omicron stimulated peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMCs).In addition,CD147 was also a receptor for the Omicron variants,and CD147 antibody inhibited infection of Omicron.CD147-mediated Omicron infection in a human CD147 transgenic mouse model induced exudative alveolar pneumonia.Taken together,our data suggested that vaccination booster and receptor blocking antibody are two effective strategies against Omicron.展开更多
An ongoing randomized,double-blind,controlled phase 2 trial was conducted to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of a mosaic-type recombinant vaccine candidate,named NVSI-06-09,as a booster dose in subjects aged 18...An ongoing randomized,double-blind,controlled phase 2 trial was conducted to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of a mosaic-type recombinant vaccine candidate,named NVSI-06-09,as a booster dose in subjects aged 18 years and older from the United Arab Emirates(UAE),who had administered two or three doses of inactivated vaccine BBIBP-CorV at least 6 months prior to enrollment.The participants were randomly assigned with 1:1 to receive a booster dose of NVSI-06-09 or BBIBP-CorV.The primary outcomes were immunogenicity and safety against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)Omicron variant,and the exploratory outcome was cross-immunogenicity against other circulating strains.Between May 25 and 30,2022,516 adults received booster vaccination with 260 in NVSI-06-09 group and 256 in BBIBP-CorV group.Interim results showed a similar safety profile between two booster groups,with low incidence of adverse reactions of grade 1 or 2.For immunogenicity,by day 14 post-booster,the fold rises in neutralizing antibody geometric mean titers(GMTs)from baseline elicited by NVSI-06-09 were remarkably higher than those by BBIBP-CorV against the prototype strain(19.67 vs 4.47-fold),Omicron BA.1.1(42.35 vs 3.78-fold),BA.2(25.09 vs 2.91-fold),BA.4(22.42 vs 2.69-fold),and BA.5 variants(27.06 vs 4.73-fold).Similarly,the neutralizing GMTs boosted by NVSI-06-09 against Beta and Delta variants were also 6.60-fold and 7.17-fold higher than those by BBIBP-CorV.Our findings indicated that a booster dose of NVSI-06-09 was well-tolerated and elicited broad-spectrum neutralizing responses against divergent SARS-CoV-2 variants,including Omicron and its sub-lineages.展开更多
In recent decades,emerging and re-emerging human-infecting pathogens have been represented as huge threats to public health and have become a global concern(1).After outbreaks of two coronaviruses(CoVs),severe acute r...In recent decades,emerging and re-emerging human-infecting pathogens have been represented as huge threats to public health and have become a global concern(1).After outbreaks of two coronaviruses(CoVs),severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus(SARS-CoV)and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus(MERS-CoV),severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)became the first-known pandemic hastening CoV with tremendous wrecking to the world(2).The origin tracing of these emerging pathogens is of great significance in infectious disease prevention and control(3–4).The origin of SARS-CoV-2 remains elusive after the more than 3-year pandemic,though scientists around the world are making great efforts.From the experience of studying many other infectious pathogens,origin tracing is systematic and time-consuming work.The supposed origins of many infectious pathogens are still in debate,including SARS-CoV and human immunodeficiency virus,etc(5).展开更多
Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic has spread in 220 countries/regions towreak havoc to human beings around theworld.At present,the second wave of COVID-19 has begun in many European countries.The complete con...Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic has spread in 220 countries/regions towreak havoc to human beings around theworld.At present,the second wave of COVID-19 has begun in many European countries.The complete control of COVID-19 is very urgent.Although China quickly brought the virus under control,there have been eight sporadic outbreaks in China since then.Both in Xinfadi of Beijing and Dalian outbreak of COVID-19,environmental swab samples related to imported cold chain food were tested nucleic acid positive for SARS-CoV-2.In this outbreak in Qingdao,we directly isolated SARS-CoV-2 from the cod outer package's surface swab samples.This is the first time worldwide,SARS-CoV-2 were isolated from the imported frozen cod outer package's surface,which showed that imported frozen food industry could import SARS-CoV-2 virus.展开更多
SARS-CoV-2 mutations contribute to increased viral transmissibility and immune escape,compromising the effectiveness of existing vaccines and neutralizing antibodies.An in-depth investigation on COVID-19 pathogenesis ...SARS-CoV-2 mutations contribute to increased viral transmissibility and immune escape,compromising the effectiveness of existing vaccines and neutralizing antibodies.An in-depth investigation on COVID-19 pathogenesis is urgently needed to develop a strategy against SARS-CoV-2 variants.Here,we identified CD147 as a universal receptor for SARS-CoV-2 and its variants.Meanwhile,Meplazeumab,a humanized anti-CD147 antibody,could block cellular entry of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants-alpha,beta,gamma,and delta,with inhibition rates of 68.7,75.7,52.1,52.1,and 62.3%at 60μg/ml,respectively.Furthermore,humanized CD147 transgenic mice were susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 and its two variants,alpha and beta.When infected,these mice developed exudative alveolar pneumonia,featured by immune responses involving alveoli-infiltrated macrophages,neutrophils,and lymphocytes and activation of IL-17 signaling pathway.Mechanistically,we proposed that severe COVID-19-related cytokine storm is induced by a"spike protein-CD147-CyPA signaling axis":Infection of SARS-CoV-2 through CD147 initiated the JAK-STAT pathway,which further induced expression of cyclophilin A(CyPA);CyPA reciprocally bound to CD147 and triggered MAPK pathway.Consequently,the MAPK pathway regulated the expression of cytokines and chemokines,which promoted the development of cytokine storm.Importantly,Meplazumab could effectively inhibit viral entry and inflammation caused by SARS-CoV-2 and its variants.Therefore,our findings provided a new perspective for severe COVID-19-related pathogenesis.Furthermore,the validated universal receptor for SARS-CoV-2 and its variants can be targeted for COVID-19 treatment.展开更多
The launch of the new journal,Biosafety and Health,presents me with a unique opportunity to recount the progress of laboratory biosafety(LB)in China and my contribution to this area over the past 30 years.Since the se...The launch of the new journal,Biosafety and Health,presents me with a unique opportunity to recount the progress of laboratory biosafety(LB)in China and my contribution to this area over the past 30 years.Since the severe acute respiratory syndrome epidemic in 2003,China has constructed a primary network of high-level biosafety laboratories at different levels and established an expert team on LB.Furthermore,a series of LB management documents,including laws,regulations,standards,and guidelines,have been developed and published.This gradually maturing LB system has played a pivotal role in emerging infectious disease control and prevention,as well as in research,which in turn contributes to public health.In recent years,international collaboration between China and other countries has also been accelerated.Despite these achievements,we are still facing many challenges and opportunities in the field of LB.Sustainable LB development requires the joint efforts of the entire society and continuous international cooperation to safeguard global public health.展开更多
On April 27,2022,an international flight KL857 from Amsterdam,the Netherlands arrived at Pudong International Airport,Shanghai Municipality.Passengers were transferred to the quarantine hotel for a routine 14-day medi...On April 27,2022,an international flight KL857 from Amsterdam,the Netherlands arrived at Pudong International Airport,Shanghai Municipality.Passengers were transferred to the quarantine hotel for a routine 14-day medical observation in Songjiang District and regularly tested for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2).One of the passengers(a 37-year-old Chinese male)was reported positive and diagnosed as a mild case on April 29.The case set out from Uganda(flight KL535)on April 25 and transferred at Amsterdam,the Netherlands on April 26 and Seoul,the Republic of Korea(KL857)on April 27.The patient has been vaccinated in four doses against coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)(Beijing Institute of Biological Products Co.,Ltd)in China and Uganda.After diagnosis,he was transferred to Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center for treatment.He recovered after treatment and was discharged on May 12.展开更多
The novel coronavirus(2019-nCoV)is spreading very fast in Hubei Province of China.As of February 14,2020,51,986 confirmed cases(including laboratory-confirmed cases and clinically-confirmed cases)were reported in Hube...The novel coronavirus(2019-nCoV)is spreading very fast in Hubei Province of China.As of February 14,2020,51,986 confirmed cases(including laboratory-confirmed cases and clinically-confirmed cases)were reported in Hubei Province,and 1,318 of them died.Respiratory droplets and contact transmission are considered to be the most important routes of transmission of 2019-nCoV,but do not fully account for the occurrence of all coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)cases,previously known as novel coronavirus pneumonia(NCP),and the reasons for the rapid spread of this virus(1).展开更多
This study aimed to investigate the serological characteristics of Ebola virus(EBOV) infection during the late phase of the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone. In total, 877 blood samples from 694 suspected Ebola virus di...This study aimed to investigate the serological characteristics of Ebola virus(EBOV) infection during the late phase of the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone. In total, 877 blood samples from 694 suspected Ebola virus disease(EVD) cases assessed from March to December 2015, were analyzed via real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR) for viral RNA and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) and Luminex to detect antibodies against EBOV. Viral load and EBOV-specific IgM/IgG titers displayed a declining trend during March to December 2015. Viral RNA load decreased rapidly at earlier stages after disease onset, while EBOV-specific IgM and IgG still persisted in 58.1%(18/31) and 93.5%(29/31) of the confirmed EVD patients and in 3.8%(25/663) and 17.8%(118/663) of the RNA-negative suspected patients in the later phase, respectively. Dynamic analysis of longitudinally collected samples from eight EVD patients revealed typically reversed trends of declining viral load and increasing IgM and/or IgG titers in response to the EBOV infection.The present results indicate that certain populations of Sierra Leone developed immunity to an EBOV infection in the late phase of the outbreak, providing novel insights into the risk assessment of EBOV infections among human populations.展开更多
Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID‐19)has rapidly swept around the globe since its emergence near 2020.However,people have failed to fully understand its origin or mutation.Defined as an international biosafety incident,...Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID‐19)has rapidly swept around the globe since its emergence near 2020.However,people have failed to fully understand its origin or mutation.Defined as an international biosafety incident,COVID‐19 has again encouraged worldwide attention to reconsider the importance of biosafety due to the adverse impact on personal well‐being and social stability.Most countries have already taken measures to advocate progress in biosafety‐relevant research,aiming to prevent and solve biosafety problems with more advanced techniques and products.Herein,we propose a new concept of biosafety chemistry and reiterate the notion of biosafety materials,which refer to the interdisciplinary integration of biosafety and chemistry or materials.We attempt to illustrate the exquisite association that chemistry and materials science possess with biosafety‐science,and we hope to provide a pragmatic perspective on approaches to utilize the knowledge of these two subjects to handle specific biosafety issues,such as detection and disinfection of pathogenic microorganisms,personal protective equipment,vaccine adjuvants and specific drugs,etc..In addition,we hope to promote multidisciplinary cooperation to strengthen biosafety research and facilitate the development of biosafety products to defend national security in the future.展开更多
No new local coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)cases were reported in Beijing for over 56 days before the reemergent COVID-19 cases that were reported on June 11,2020,and more than 200 confirmed cases have been report...No new local coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)cases were reported in Beijing for over 56 days before the reemergent COVID-19 cases that were reported on June 11,2020,and more than 200 confirmed cases have been reported as of June 20 in Beijing.All confirmed COVID-19 cases were associated with Xinfadi Wholesale Market.Here,we reported the phylogenetic characteristics of the COVID-19 viruses(also known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2,SARS-CoV-2,and human coronavirus 2019,HCoV-19)sequenced from the clinical specimens of 2 human cases and 1 environmental sample.展开更多
Summary What is already known about this topic?Vaccinations are the most effective way to prevent influenza virus infections and severe outcomes.Influenza vaccine effectiveness can vary by seasons.What is added by thi...Summary What is already known about this topic?Vaccinations are the most effective way to prevent influenza virus infections and severe outcomes.Influenza vaccine effectiveness can vary by seasons.What is added by this report?This report monitors the antibody level among the population over time after administration of the quadrivalent or trivalent split influenza vaccine.What are the implications for public health practice?Real-time monitoring of serum antibody changes after vaccination provides important data for the development of reasonable and effective strategies for influenza prevention and control.展开更多
Before the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)outbreak on July 16,2020,no new COVID-19 cases were reported in Urumqi City of Xinjiang for 150 consecutive days.During this outbreak,826 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been...Before the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)outbreak on July 16,2020,no new COVID-19 cases were reported in Urumqi City of Xinjiang for 150 consecutive days.During this outbreak,826 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been reported in Urumqi.The phylogenetic characteristics of COVID-19 virus from clinical specimens of the initial 4 cases in the Urumqi outbreak were sequenced.展开更多
基金This work was supported by the National Research and Development Project of China(Grant No.2020YFC0841100)Fundamental Research Funds for CAMS of China(Grant No.2020HY320001)+3 种基金National Key Research and Development Project of China(Grant No.2016YFD0500304)CAMS initiative for Innovative Medicine of China(Grant No.2016-I2M-2-006)National Mega projects of China for Major Infectious Diseases(Grant No.2017ZX10304402)and National Key Research and Development Programme of China(2016YFD0500301,2020YFC0840800,2020YFC0840900).
文摘Background:Since December 2019,an outbreak of the Corona Virus disease 2019(COVID-19)caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus(SARS-CoV-2)in Wuhan,China,has become a public health emergency of international concern.The high fatality of aged cases caused by SARS-CoV-2 was a need to explore the possible age-related phenomena with non-human primate models.Methods:Three 3-5 years old and two 15 years old rhesus macaques were intratracheally infected with SARS-CoV-2,and then analyzed by clinical signs,viral replication,chest X-ray,histopathological changes and immune response.Results:Viral replication of nasopharyngeal swabs,anal swabs and lung in old monkeys was more active than that in young monkeys for 14 days after SARS-CoV-2 challenge.Monkeys developed typical interstitial pneumonia characterized by thickened alveolar septum accompanied with inflammation and edema,notably,old monkeys exhibited diffuse severe interstitial pneumonia.Viral antigens were detected mainly in alveolar epithelial cells and macrophages.Conclusion:SARS-CoV-2 caused more severe interstitial pneumonia in old monkeys than that in young monkeys.Rhesus macaque models infected with SARS-CoV-2 provided insight into the pathogenic mechanism and facilitated the development of vaccines and therapeutics against SARS-CoV-2 infection.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2023YFC0871300 and 2022YFC2303403)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82225021)Q.W.is supported by the Chinese Academy of Sciences(YSBR-010 and Y2022037).
文摘Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)continues to pose a significant threat to the world,as it continually evolves and gives rise to multiple variants and sub-variants.Recently,the Omicron EG.5 linage,which was first detected in Indonesia on 17 February 2023,has raised concerns due to its increased prevalence and extended immune escape properties,according to the risk analysis by the World Health Organization(WHO)[1].As of 3 October 2023,EG.5 and its sub-linages have been reported in 83 countries with shared 49,008 genome sequences in GISAID database(https://gisaid.org/hcov19-variants/).EG.5 has become the dominant strain in the United States according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC),accounting for 29.4%of SARS-CoV-2 infections(https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#variant-proportions).
文摘Emerging and re-emerging pathogens are great challenges to the public health(1).A cluster of pneumonia cases with an unknown cause occurred in Wuhan starting on December 21,2019.As of January 20,2020,a total of 201 cases of pneumonia in China have been confirmed.A team of professionals from the National Health Commission and China CDC conducted epidemiological and etiological investigations.On January 3,2020,the first complete genome of the novelβgenus coronaviruses(2019-nCoVs)was identified in samples of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF)from a patient from Wuhan by scientists of the National Institute of Viral Disease Control and Prevention(IVDC)through a combination of Sanger sequencing,Illumina sequencing,and nanopore sequencing.Three distinct strains have been identified,the virus has been designated as 2019-nCoV,and the disease has been subsequently named novel coronavirus-infected pneumonia(NCIP).
基金supported by National Science and Technology Major Project on Important Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control(2018ZX10734404)National Key Research and Development Project(2020YFC0840800,2020YFC0840900).
文摘The recent outbreak of novel coronavirus-infected pneumonia(NCIP)in China(1)has attracted much attention domestically and internationally.As the outbreak occurred,China carried out emergency responses quickly,notified the World Health Organization(WHO)in a timely manner,and shared the viral gene sequence with international communities immediately after pathogenic identification.
基金This work was supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China(2022YFC2303403 and 2021YFA1301404)CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(YSBR-010)+2 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(82225021 and 81830050)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB29040203)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association,CAS(Y2022037).
基金the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China(2023YFC0871300 and 2022YFC2604103)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82225021)+3 种基金Science and Technology Program of Shenzhen,China(JSGG20220606140800001)Research&Development Project in Key Areas of Guangdong Province(2022B1111060001)the Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province of China(2021B1212030009)the Chinese Academy of Sciences(YSBR-010 and Y2022037)。
文摘Coronaviruses(Co Vs)have brought serious threats to humans,particularly severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-Co V-2),which continually evolves into multiple variants.These variants,especially Omicron,reportedly escape therapeutic antibodies and vaccines,indicating an urgent need for new antivirals with pan-SARS-Co V-2 inhibitory activity.We previously reported that a peptide fusion inhibitor,P3,targeting heptad repeated-1(HR1)of SARS-Co V-2 spike(S)protein,could inhibit viral infections.Here,we further designed multiple derivatives of the P3 based on structural analysis and found that one derivative,the P315V3,showed the most efficient antiviral activity against SARS-Co V-2 variants and several other sarbecoviruses,as well as other human-Co Vs(HCo Vs).P315V3 also exhibited effective prophylactic efficacy against the SARS-Co V-2 Delta and Omicron variants in mice via intranasal administration.These results suggest that P315V3,which is in PhaseⅡclinical trial,is promising for further development as a nasal pan-SARS-Co V-2 or pan-Co Vs inhibitor to prevent or treat CoV diseases.
基金This work was supported by the National Science Foundation for Excellent Young Scholars(32122052)National Natural Science Foundation Regional Innovation and Development(No.U19A2003)National Natural Science Foundation of China(82200018).Figure 1a was created by BioRender.
文摘The COVID-19 response strategies in Chinese mainland were recently adjusted due to the reduced pathogenicity and enhanced infectivity of Omicron subvariants.In Chengdu,China,an infection wave was predominantly induced by the BA.5 subvariant.It is crucial to determine whether the hybrid anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunity following BA.5 infection.
基金This work was supported by the Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(92169211).L.C.was supported by National Natural Science Fund for Excellent Young Scientists Fund Program.
文摘The Omicron variants of SARS-CoV-2,primarily authenticated in November 2021 in South Africa,has initiated the 5th wave of global pandemics.Here,we systemically examined immunological and metabolic characteristics of Omicron variants infection.We found Omicron resisted to neutralizing antibody targeting receptor binding domain(RBD)of wildtype SARS-CoV-2.Omicron could hardly be neutralized by sera of Corona Virus Disease 2019(COVID-19)convalescents infected with the Delta variant.Through mass spectrometry on MHC-bound peptidomes,we found that the spike protein of the Omicron variants could generate additional CD8+T cell epitopes,compared with Delta.These epitopes could induce robust CD8+T cell responses.Moreover,we found booster vaccination increased the cross-memory CD8+T cell responses against Omicron.Metabolic regulome analysis of Omicron-specific T cell showed a metabolic profile that promoted the response of memory T cells.Consistently,a greater fraction of memory CD8+T cells existed in Omicron stimulated peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMCs).In addition,CD147 was also a receptor for the Omicron variants,and CD147 antibody inhibited infection of Omicron.CD147-mediated Omicron infection in a human CD147 transgenic mouse model induced exudative alveolar pneumonia.Taken together,our data suggested that vaccination booster and receptor blocking antibody are two effective strategies against Omicron.
基金The study was funded by Lanzhou Institute of Biological Products Co.,Ltd(LIBP)of Sinopharm,and Beijing Institute of Biological Products Co.,Ltd(BIBP)of Sinopharm.X.J.G.,X.Y.M.,H.W.,and J.Zhang are employees of the funders.The funders did not participate in design of the trial,analysis of the data,or writing of the manuscript.
文摘An ongoing randomized,double-blind,controlled phase 2 trial was conducted to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of a mosaic-type recombinant vaccine candidate,named NVSI-06-09,as a booster dose in subjects aged 18 years and older from the United Arab Emirates(UAE),who had administered two or three doses of inactivated vaccine BBIBP-CorV at least 6 months prior to enrollment.The participants were randomly assigned with 1:1 to receive a booster dose of NVSI-06-09 or BBIBP-CorV.The primary outcomes were immunogenicity and safety against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)Omicron variant,and the exploratory outcome was cross-immunogenicity against other circulating strains.Between May 25 and 30,2022,516 adults received booster vaccination with 260 in NVSI-06-09 group and 256 in BBIBP-CorV group.Interim results showed a similar safety profile between two booster groups,with low incidence of adverse reactions of grade 1 or 2.For immunogenicity,by day 14 post-booster,the fold rises in neutralizing antibody geometric mean titers(GMTs)from baseline elicited by NVSI-06-09 were remarkably higher than those by BBIBP-CorV against the prototype strain(19.67 vs 4.47-fold),Omicron BA.1.1(42.35 vs 3.78-fold),BA.2(25.09 vs 2.91-fold),BA.4(22.42 vs 2.69-fold),and BA.5 variants(27.06 vs 4.73-fold).Similarly,the neutralizing GMTs boosted by NVSI-06-09 against Beta and Delta variants were also 6.60-fold and 7.17-fold higher than those by BBIBP-CorV.Our findings indicated that a booster dose of NVSI-06-09 was well-tolerated and elicited broad-spectrum neutralizing responses against divergent SARS-CoV-2 variants,including Omicron and its sub-lineages.
文摘In recent decades,emerging and re-emerging human-infecting pathogens have been represented as huge threats to public health and have become a global concern(1).After outbreaks of two coronaviruses(CoVs),severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus(SARS-CoV)and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus(MERS-CoV),severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)became the first-known pandemic hastening CoV with tremendous wrecking to the world(2).The origin tracing of these emerging pathogens is of great significance in infectious disease prevention and control(3–4).The origin of SARS-CoV-2 remains elusive after the more than 3-year pandemic,though scientists around the world are making great efforts.From the experience of studying many other infectious pathogens,origin tracing is systematic and time-consuming work.The supposed origins of many infectious pathogens are still in debate,including SARS-CoV and human immunodeficiency virus,etc(5).
基金supported by the National Key Research and Develop-ment Project(2020YFC0846200,2020YFC0840800).
文摘Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic has spread in 220 countries/regions towreak havoc to human beings around theworld.At present,the second wave of COVID-19 has begun in many European countries.The complete control of COVID-19 is very urgent.Although China quickly brought the virus under control,there have been eight sporadic outbreaks in China since then.Both in Xinfadi of Beijing and Dalian outbreak of COVID-19,environmental swab samples related to imported cold chain food were tested nucleic acid positive for SARS-CoV-2.In this outbreak in Qingdao,we directly isolated SARS-CoV-2 from the cod outer package's surface swab samples.This is the first time worldwide,SARS-CoV-2 were isolated from the imported frozen cod outer package's surface,which showed that imported frozen food industry could import SARS-CoV-2 virus.
基金supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project of China(2019ZX09732-001)the Key R&D Plan Projects in Shaanxi Province(2020ZDXM2-SF-01)the Young Talent Fund of the University Association for Science and Technology in Shaanxi,China(20200304).
文摘SARS-CoV-2 mutations contribute to increased viral transmissibility and immune escape,compromising the effectiveness of existing vaccines and neutralizing antibodies.An in-depth investigation on COVID-19 pathogenesis is urgently needed to develop a strategy against SARS-CoV-2 variants.Here,we identified CD147 as a universal receptor for SARS-CoV-2 and its variants.Meanwhile,Meplazeumab,a humanized anti-CD147 antibody,could block cellular entry of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants-alpha,beta,gamma,and delta,with inhibition rates of 68.7,75.7,52.1,52.1,and 62.3%at 60μg/ml,respectively.Furthermore,humanized CD147 transgenic mice were susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 and its two variants,alpha and beta.When infected,these mice developed exudative alveolar pneumonia,featured by immune responses involving alveoli-infiltrated macrophages,neutrophils,and lymphocytes and activation of IL-17 signaling pathway.Mechanistically,we proposed that severe COVID-19-related cytokine storm is induced by a"spike protein-CD147-CyPA signaling axis":Infection of SARS-CoV-2 through CD147 initiated the JAK-STAT pathway,which further induced expression of cyclophilin A(CyPA);CyPA reciprocally bound to CD147 and triggered MAPK pathway.Consequently,the MAPK pathway regulated the expression of cytokines and chemokines,which promoted the development of cytokine storm.Importantly,Meplazumab could effectively inhibit viral entry and inflammation caused by SARS-CoV-2 and its variants.Therefore,our findings provided a new perspective for severe COVID-19-related pathogenesis.Furthermore,the validated universal receptor for SARS-CoV-2 and its variants can be targeted for COVID-19 treatment.
文摘The launch of the new journal,Biosafety and Health,presents me with a unique opportunity to recount the progress of laboratory biosafety(LB)in China and my contribution to this area over the past 30 years.Since the severe acute respiratory syndrome epidemic in 2003,China has constructed a primary network of high-level biosafety laboratories at different levels and established an expert team on LB.Furthermore,a series of LB management documents,including laws,regulations,standards,and guidelines,have been developed and published.This gradually maturing LB system has played a pivotal role in emerging infectious disease control and prevention,as well as in research,which in turn contributes to public health.In recent years,international collaboration between China and other countries has also been accelerated.Despite these achievements,we are still facing many challenges and opportunities in the field of LB.Sustainable LB development requires the joint efforts of the entire society and continuous international cooperation to safeguard global public health.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFC0863300)Three-Year Initiative Plan for Strengthening Public Health System Construction in Shanghai(GWV-2).
文摘On April 27,2022,an international flight KL857 from Amsterdam,the Netherlands arrived at Pudong International Airport,Shanghai Municipality.Passengers were transferred to the quarantine hotel for a routine 14-day medical observation in Songjiang District and regularly tested for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2).One of the passengers(a 37-year-old Chinese male)was reported positive and diagnosed as a mild case on April 29.The case set out from Uganda(flight KL535)on April 25 and transferred at Amsterdam,the Netherlands on April 26 and Seoul,the Republic of Korea(KL857)on April 27.The patient has been vaccinated in four doses against coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)(Beijing Institute of Biological Products Co.,Ltd)in China and Uganda.After diagnosis,he was transferred to Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center for treatment.He recovered after treatment and was discharged on May 12.
基金supported by the National Key Technology R&D Programs of China(Project Nos.2018ZX10713002 and 2017ZX10104001).
文摘The novel coronavirus(2019-nCoV)is spreading very fast in Hubei Province of China.As of February 14,2020,51,986 confirmed cases(including laboratory-confirmed cases and clinically-confirmed cases)were reported in Hubei Province,and 1,318 of them died.Respiratory droplets and contact transmission are considered to be the most important routes of transmission of 2019-nCoV,but do not fully account for the occurrence of all coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)cases,previously known as novel coronavirus pneumonia(NCP),and the reasons for the rapid spread of this virus(1).
基金supported by National Mega project for Infectious Disease,Ministry of Science and technology(Grant Nos.2016ZX10004222-002,2016ZX10004222-003)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.81373141 and 81401312)National key project of Ebola research,National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,Grant No.81590763)
文摘This study aimed to investigate the serological characteristics of Ebola virus(EBOV) infection during the late phase of the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone. In total, 877 blood samples from 694 suspected Ebola virus disease(EVD) cases assessed from March to December 2015, were analyzed via real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR) for viral RNA and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) and Luminex to detect antibodies against EBOV. Viral load and EBOV-specific IgM/IgG titers displayed a declining trend during March to December 2015. Viral RNA load decreased rapidly at earlier stages after disease onset, while EBOV-specific IgM and IgG still persisted in 58.1%(18/31) and 93.5%(29/31) of the confirmed EVD patients and in 3.8%(25/663) and 17.8%(118/663) of the RNA-negative suspected patients in the later phase, respectively. Dynamic analysis of longitudinally collected samples from eight EVD patients revealed typically reversed trends of declining viral load and increasing IgM and/or IgG titers in response to the EBOV infection.The present results indicate that certain populations of Sierra Leone developed immunity to an EBOV infection in the late phase of the outbreak, providing novel insights into the risk assessment of EBOV infections among human populations.
基金This work was supported by the National Key Research and Develop-ment Program of China(2021YFC0863300)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51873218,52003161)Natural Science Foundation of Beijing(No.2202071).
文摘Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID‐19)has rapidly swept around the globe since its emergence near 2020.However,people have failed to fully understand its origin or mutation.Defined as an international biosafety incident,COVID‐19 has again encouraged worldwide attention to reconsider the importance of biosafety due to the adverse impact on personal well‐being and social stability.Most countries have already taken measures to advocate progress in biosafety‐relevant research,aiming to prevent and solve biosafety problems with more advanced techniques and products.Herein,we propose a new concept of biosafety chemistry and reiterate the notion of biosafety materials,which refer to the interdisciplinary integration of biosafety and chemistry or materials.We attempt to illustrate the exquisite association that chemistry and materials science possess with biosafety‐science,and we hope to provide a pragmatic perspective on approaches to utilize the knowledge of these two subjects to handle specific biosafety issues,such as detection and disinfection of pathogenic microorganisms,personal protective equipment,vaccine adjuvants and specific drugs,etc..In addition,we hope to promote multidisciplinary cooperation to strengthen biosafety research and facilitate the development of biosafety products to defend national security in the future.
基金This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFD0500301,2020YFC0840900).
文摘No new local coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)cases were reported in Beijing for over 56 days before the reemergent COVID-19 cases that were reported on June 11,2020,and more than 200 confirmed cases have been reported as of June 20 in Beijing.All confirmed COVID-19 cases were associated with Xinfadi Wholesale Market.Here,we reported the phylogenetic characteristics of the COVID-19 viruses(also known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2,SARS-CoV-2,and human coronavirus 2019,HCoV-19)sequenced from the clinical specimens of 2 human cases and 1 environmental sample.
基金This work was supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(grant 2017YFC1200202).
文摘Summary What is already known about this topic?Vaccinations are the most effective way to prevent influenza virus infections and severe outcomes.Influenza vaccine effectiveness can vary by seasons.What is added by this report?This report monitors the antibody level among the population over time after administration of the quadrivalent or trivalent split influenza vaccine.What are the implications for public health practice?Real-time monitoring of serum antibody changes after vaccination provides important data for the development of reasonable and effective strategies for influenza prevention and control.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Program No.2018YFC1200305)National Science and Technology Major Project of China(Project No.2017ZX10104001,2018ZX10102001,2018ZX10711001,2018ZX10713002).
文摘Before the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)outbreak on July 16,2020,no new COVID-19 cases were reported in Urumqi City of Xinjiang for 150 consecutive days.During this outbreak,826 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been reported in Urumqi.The phylogenetic characteristics of COVID-19 virus from clinical specimens of the initial 4 cases in the Urumqi outbreak were sequenced.