Khan Ayyaz, Wahab Shahid, Hong Seong-Tshool
Department of Biomedical Sciences and Institute for Medical Science, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, 54907, South Korea.
College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China.
Virol J. 2025 Feb 4;22(1):26. doi: 10.1186/s12985-025-02622-z.
Mosquito-borne viruses (MBVs) are a major global health threat, causing significant morbidity and mortality. MBVs belong to several distinct viral families, each with unique characteristics. The primary families include Flaviviridae (e.g., Dengue, Zika, West Nile, Yellow Fever, Japanese Encephalitis), transmitted predominantly by Aedes and Culex mosquitoes; Togaviridae, which consists of the genus Alphavirus (e.g., Chikungunya, Eastern and Western Equine Encephalitis viruses), also transmitted by Aedes and Culex; Bunyaviridae (recently reorganized), containing viruses like Rift Valley Fever and Oropouche virus, transmitted by mosquitoes and sometimes sandflies; and Reoviridae, which includes the genus Orbivirus (e.g., West Nile and Bluetongue viruses), primarily affecting animals and transmitted by mosquitoes and sandflies. Despite extensive research, effective antiviral treatments for MBVs remain scarce, and current therapies mainly provide symptomatic relief and supportive care. This review examines the viral components and cellular and immune factors involved in the life cycle of MBVs. It also highlights recent advances in antiviral strategies targeting host factors such as lipid metabolism, ion channels, and proteasomes, as well as viral targets like NS2B-NS3 proteases and nonstructural proteins. Additionally, it explores immunomodulatory therapies to enhance antiviral responses and emphasizes the potential of drug repurposing, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, and deep learning in identifying novel antiviral candidates. Continued research is crucial in mitigating MBVs' impact and preventing future outbreaks.
蚊媒病毒是全球主要的健康威胁,会导致严重的发病和死亡。蚊媒病毒属于几个不同的病毒科,每个病毒科都有独特的特征。主要的病毒科包括黄病毒科(如登革热、寨卡、西尼罗河、黄热病、日本脑炎),主要由伊蚊和库蚊传播;披膜病毒科,由甲病毒属组成(如基孔肯雅热、东部和西部马脑炎病毒),也由伊蚊和库蚊传播;布尼亚病毒科(最近重新分类),包含如裂谷热和奥罗普切病毒等病毒,由蚊子传播,有时也由白蛉传播;以及呼肠孤病毒科,包括环状病毒属(如西尼罗河病毒和蓝舌病毒),主要感染动物,由蚊子和白蛉传播。尽管进行了广泛研究,但针对蚊媒病毒的有效抗病毒治疗仍然稀缺,目前的治疗主要是缓解症状和提供支持性护理。本综述研究了蚊媒病毒生命周期中涉及的病毒成分、细胞和免疫因素。它还强调了针对宿主因素(如脂质代谢、离子通道和蛋白酶体)以及病毒靶点(如NS2B - NS3蛋白酶和非结构蛋白)的抗病毒策略的最新进展。此外,它探讨了增强抗病毒反应的免疫调节疗法,并强调了药物再利用、生物信息学、人工智能和深度学习在识别新型抗病毒候选药物方面的潜力。持续的研究对于减轻蚊媒病毒的影响和预防未来疫情至关重要。