Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
T465 |
0-54 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Host Cell ADAM17 and TMPRSS2 Competitively Cleave ACE2 |
T466 |
55-165 |
Sentence |
denotes |
A disintegrin and metallopeptidase domain (ADAM) family of Zn-metalloproteinases belongs to membrane proteins. |
T467 |
166-255 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The well-known ADAM17 is a TNF-α-converting enzyme (TACE), called the sheddase for TNF-α. |
T468 |
256-324 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Other ADAM sheddase family members include ADAM9, ADAM10 and ADAM12. |
T469 |
325-355 |
Sentence |
denotes |
ADAM17 mediates ACE2 shedding. |
T470 |
356-445 |
Sentence |
denotes |
SARS-CoV S glycoprotein activates cellular TACE and consequently facilitates virus entry. |
T471 |
446-595 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Soluble ACE2 as the N-terminal carboxypeptidase domain form is derived from the original ACE2 form by an ADAM17 metalloprotease in the membrane [89]. |
T472 |
596-720 |
Sentence |
denotes |
ADAM17 is indeed an enzyme that can convert membrane type pro-TNF-α to soluble TNF-α, a functional proinflammatory cytokine. |
T473 |
721-877 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Therefore, ADAM17 inhibition indicates an anti-inflammatory response and ADAM17 inhibitors are promising candidates for TNF-α-induced inflammatory diseases. |
T474 |
878-947 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The short C-terminal domain of ACE2 is removed by ADAM17 and TMPRSS2. |
T475 |
948-1024 |
Sentence |
denotes |
However, TMPRSS2 cleaves ACE2 competitively with the ADAM17 metalloprotease. |
T476 |
1025-1213 |
Sentence |
denotes |
SARS-S protein-ACE2 binding leads to ADAM17/TNF-α-converting enzyme (TACE)-cleavage of ACE2, facilitating extracellular ACE2 shedding and consequent SARS-CoV entry into host cells [90,91]. |
T477 |
1214-1305 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Only TMPRSS2 cleavage allows SARS-CoV entry into host cells through endocytosis and fusion. |
T478 |
1306-1379 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Soluble ACE2 also recognizes the virus and prevents SARS-CoV-2 infection. |
T479 |
1380-1436 |
Sentence |
denotes |
SARS-CoV-2 infection requires membrane ACE2 and TMPRSS2. |
T480 |
1437-1502 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The ACE2–B0AT1 complex binds to the S glycoprotein of SARS-CoV-2. |
T481 |
1503-1608 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Intestinal membrane ACE2 and lung TMPRSS2-shedded ACE2 can act as alternative entry sites for SARS-CoV-2. |
T482 |
1609-1677 |
Sentence |
denotes |
SARS-CoV-2 infects the lungs and intestine via TMPRSS2-cleaved ACE2. |
T483 |
1678-1798 |
Sentence |
denotes |
If TMPRSS2 is engaged in SARS-CoV-2 entry and ACE2 downregulation, TMPRSS2 inhibition would lead to COVID-19 prevention. |
T484 |
1799-1982 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Although ACE2 is expressed both in type I and type II lung alveolar epithelial cells, SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 target only type II epithelial cells due to the ACE2–TMPRSS2 interaction. |
T485 |
1983-2105 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Therefore, supplementation of ACE2 (soluble ACE2) or Ang-1 to Ang-7 should be a way to reduce SARS-CoV-2-related symptoms. |
T486 |
2106-2175 |
Sentence |
denotes |
TMPRSS2-cleaved ACE2 is involved in SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV infections. |
T487 |
2176-2269 |
Sentence |
denotes |
SARS-CoV-2 uses ACE2 for cell entry through TMPRSS2 priming of the S glycoprotein (Figure 7). |
T488 |
2270-2381 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Infection of the H7N9 influenza and H1N1 influenza A subtype viruses are also mediated by TMPRSS2-cleaved ACE2. |
T489 |
2382-2462 |
Sentence |
denotes |
This implies that TMPRSS2 can be targeted as a strategic antiviral therapy [92]. |
T490 |
2463-2564 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Transmembrane protease serine 2, termed TMPRSS2, a type II TM Ser protease (TTSP), also cleaves ACE2. |
T491 |
2565-2699 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The human TMPRSS2 gene, located on chromosome 21, comprises androgen receptor elements (AREs) in the upstream 5′-flanking region [93]. |
T492 |
2700-2764 |
Sentence |
denotes |
TMPRSS2 expression is regulated in an androgen-dependent manner. |
T493 |
2765-2806 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The TMPRSS2 gene encodes 492 amino acids. |
T494 |
2807-2892 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The original form is cleaved into the major membrane form and the minor soluble form. |
T495 |
2893-3026 |
Sentence |
denotes |
TMPRSS2 activates protease activated receptor 2 (PAR-2) and activated PAR-2 upregulates matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) and MMP-9. |
T496 |
3027-3109 |
Sentence |
denotes |
TMPRSS2-activated hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) induces c-Met receptor signaling. |
T497 |
3110-3150 |
Sentence |
denotes |
TMPRSS2 activates SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV. |
T498 |
3151-3362 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The SARS-CoV S glycoprotein is cleaved by host-borne TMPRSS2, human airway trypsin-like protease (HAT), TM protease, serine 13 (MSPL), serine protease DESC1 (DESC1), furin, factor Xa and endosomal cathepsin L/B. |
T499 |
3363-3454 |
Sentence |
denotes |
SARS-CoV can enter cells upon cleavage by protease TMPRSS2 or endosomal cathepsin L/B [90]. |
T500 |
3455-3510 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Virus S protein precursor is cleaved by host proteases. |
T501 |
3511-3647 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The spikes are cleaved by endosomal cathepsin and by Golgi or plasma membrane TMPRSS2 in the step of assembly or attachment and release. |
T502 |
3648-3740 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The serine protease inhibitor camostat effectively blocks lethal SARS-CoV infection to mice. |
T503 |
3741-3809 |
Sentence |
denotes |
However, serine protease and cathepsin inhibitors are not effective. |
T504 |
3810-3919 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Thus, TMPRSS2 is suggested to be an acting protease for SARS-CoV entry into host cells, but not by cathepsin. |
T505 |
3920-4012 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Cis-cleavage liberates SARS-CoV S glycoprotein fragments into the extracellular supernatant. |
T506 |
4013-4154 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Trans-cleavage activates the SARS-CoV S glycoprotein on the target cells, potentiating efficient SARS-CoV S glycoprotein-driven viral fusion. |
T507 |
4155-4227 |
Sentence |
denotes |
TMPRSS2-activated SARS-CoV facilitates enveloped virus entry into cells. |
T508 |
4228-4296 |
Sentence |
denotes |
TMPRSS2 is important for SARS-CoV entry and infection [81,94,95,96]. |
T509 |
4297-4436 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The fact that SARS- and MERS-CoV infections are potentiated by TMPRSS2 indicates that TMPRSS2 is a promising target for therapeutic agents. |
T510 |
4437-4786 |
Sentence |
denotes |
For example, several Ser protease inhibitors such as camostat mesylate inhibit TMPRSS2–ACE2-involved SARS-CoV-2 entry. camostat, a serine protease inhibitor, reduces influenza virus titers in cell culture. camostat-treated TMPRSS2 inhibition in Calu-3 cells greatly reduces SARS-CoV viral titers and improves survival rate in SARS-CoV infected mice. |
T511 |
4787-4962 |
Sentence |
denotes |
A treatment of 10-μM camostat blocks MERS-CoV entry to African green monkey kidney (Vero)-TMPRSS2 cells and blocks viral RNA synthesis in Calu-3 cells upon MERS-CoV infection. |
T512 |
4963-5054 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Aprotinin is a polypeptide with 58 amino acid residues that was isolated from bovine lungs. |
T513 |
5055-5364 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Another serine protease inhibitor, nafamostat, inhibits MERS-CoV entry and infection by TMPRSS2 inhibition [93]. nafamostat mesylate blocks the TMPRSS2–ACE2-involved SARS-CoV-2 envelope–PM fusion and prevents SARS-CoV-2 entry [95]. nafamostat mesylate inhibits viral entry and thrombosis in COVID-19 patients. |
T514 |
5365-5539 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Similarly, an FDA-approved mucolytic cough suppressant, Bromhexine hydrochloride (BHH), inhibits TMPRSS2 (IC50 0.75 μM) and hence blocks infection of CoV and influenza virus. |
T515 |
5540-5621 |
Sentence |
denotes |
MPRSS2 as a host factor plays a pivotal role in SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV infections. |
T516 |
5622-5680 |
Sentence |
denotes |
FDA-approved TMPRSS2 inhibitors are yet under development. |
T517 |
5681-5820 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Because TMPRSS2 mediates efficient viral entry and replication, it should be a promising target for new therapeutics against CoV infection. |