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Scientists Discover New Paths to Antiviral Therapies Against Nipah Virus

Scientists mapped the interaction network between Nipah virus and human proteins using affinity purification and mass spectrometry. The study highlights strong nuclear colocalization of viral W protein with PRP19 complex, altering p53 activity and host gene expression while its matrix protein M interacts with the DICER1–TARBP2 complex linked to RNA interference. 101 such human–Nipah virus protein interactions were studied that revealed how Nipah virus interferes with cellular pathways and highlight potential host targets and existing drugs that could guide the development of new antiviral therapies.

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Suramin identified as a promising drug against Nipah Virus

Suramin, known for curing sleeping sickness and river blindness has been identified as a potent inhibitor of Nipah Virus (NiV) replication. At 100 µM, suramin completely abolishes the de novo RNA synthesis in NiV by binding within the NTP entry channel of the viral L protein, forming strong interactions with key conserved residues E291, K542, R551, K724, N833, and K893. By occupying this channel, the drug blocks the entry of nucleotide substrates into the active site, thereby preventing RNA synthesis n both biochemical assays and kidney cell–based systems.

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Cryo-electron microscopy reveals the structure of Nipah virus replication machinery

Study conducted by scientist at The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota revealed the 2.9-Å cryo-electron microscopy structure of the Nipah virus L–P polymerase complexes. The L protein complex consists of conserved N-terminal domain, RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp), and GDP poly ribonucleotidyltransferase while the P protein complex consists of central oligomerization domain and the C-terminal X domain. These interact using the flexible antiparallel β-sheets domain of the P protomers and the fingers subdomain of RdRp forming a tetrameric organization crucial for replication and transcription mechanisms of the virus.

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Nipah Virus–Pseudotyped Lentiviral Vectors: A Promising Strategy for Precision Gene Therapy

Engineered Nipah virus glycoproteins pseudotyped onto lentiviral vectors enable highly selective and efficient gene delivery. These vectors achieve up to 10–100-fold higher titers than measles-based systems, resist antibody neutralization, and preferentially target membrane-proximal receptors, significantly enhancing transduction efficiency and demonstrating strong potential for targeted gene therapy applications.

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