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Published in: Medical Microbiology and Immunology 3-4/2019

Open Access 01-08-2019 | Human Cytomegalovirus | Review

HCMV latency: what regulates the regulators?

Authors: Elizabeth Elder, John Sinclair

Published in: Medical Microbiology and Immunology | Issue 3-4/2019

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Abstract

Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) latency and reactivation is regulated by the chromatin structure at the major immediate early promoter (MIEP) within myeloid cells. Both cellular and viral factors are known to control this promoter during latency, here we will review the known mechanisms for MIEP regulation during latency. We will then focus on the virally encoded G-protein coupled receptor, US28, which suppresses the MIEP in early myeloid lineage cells. The importance of this function is underlined by the fact that US28 is essential for HCMV latency in CD34+ progenitor cells and CD14+ monocytes. We will describe cellular signalling pathways modulated by US28 to direct MIEP suppression during latency and demonstrate how US28 is able to ‘regulate the regulators’ of HCMV latency. Finally, we will describe how cell-surface US28 can be a target for antiviral therapies directed at the latent viral reservoir.
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Metadata
Title
HCMV latency: what regulates the regulators?
Authors
Elizabeth Elder
John Sinclair
Publication date
01-08-2019
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Medical Microbiology and Immunology / Issue 3-4/2019
Print ISSN: 0300-8584
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1831
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00430-019-00581-1

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