Transcriptomics

Dataset Information

0

Human liver-derived organoids recapitulate Oropouche virus infection and manifestation, enabling antiviral drug discovery


ABSTRACT: Oropouche virus (OROV) is a neglected, re-emerging arbovirus that typically causes self-limiting febrile illness but can also result in severe complications. Currently, there are no approved vaccines or treatments for OROV infection. We integrated clinical data from OROV-infected patients with human liver-derived organoid models to investigate the virus's impact on the liver and evaluate repurposed antivirals. Patient blood tests show elevated liver enzymes, suggesting OROV-associated hepatic dysfunction. OROV isolates productively infect liver organoids and induce severe cellular damage. Transcriptomic profiling reveals strong virus-host interactions, including activation of interferon-stimulated genes and cell death pathways. Pharmacological inhibition of the interferon pathway enhances OROV replication, whereas treatment with therapeutic interferon-α suppresses the infection. Molnupiravir, a clinically approved antiviral targeting viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, markedly inhibits OROV replication and mitigates virus-induced cytopathology. Combining molnupiravir with interferon-α resulted in synergistic antiviral activity, indicating the complementarity of virus-targeted and host-directed strategies.

ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens

PROVIDER: GSE316780 | GEO | 2026/01/21

REPOSITORIES: GEO

Dataset's files

Source:
Action DRS
Other
Items per page:
1 - 1 of 1

Similar Datasets

2024-06-24 | GSE269945 | GEO
2013-11-19 | GSE48831 | GEO
2018-09-20 | GSE112794 | GEO
2013-11-19 | E-GEOD-48831 | biostudies-arrayexpress
2024-01-16 | GSE165139 | GEO
2025-03-23 | GSE248547 | GEO
2025-03-23 | GSE248546 | GEO
2025-03-13 | GSE271042 | GEO
2022-02-03 | GSE196010 | GEO
2023-05-08 | PXD037615 | Pride