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Siglec-1 on dendritic cells mediates SARS-CoV-2 trans-infection of target cells while on macrophages triggers proinflammatory responses

Perez-Zsolt, D.; Munoz Basagoiti, J.; Rodo, J.; Elousa, M.; Raich Regue, D.; Risco, C.; Sachse, M.; Pino, M.; Gumber, S.; Paiardini, M.; Chojnacki, J.; Erkizia, I.; Muniz, X.; Ballana, E.; Riveira Munoz, E.; Noguera-Julian, M.; Paredes, R.; Trinite, B.; Tarres Freixas, F.; Blanco, I.; Guallar, V.; Carrillo, J.; Blanco, J.; Telenti, A.; Heyn, H.; Segales, J.; Clotet, B.; Martinez-Picado, J.; Vergara-Alert, J.; Izquierdo-Useros, N.

2021-05-14 microbiology
10.1101/2021.05.11.443572 bioRxiv
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COVID-19 pandemic is not yet under control by vaccination, and effective antivirals are critical for preparedness. Here we report that macrophages and dendritic cells, key antigen presenting myeloid cells (APCs), are largely resistant to SARS-CoV-2 infection. APCs effectively captured viruses within cellular compartments that lead to antigen degradation. Macrophages sense SARS-CoV-2 and released higher levels of cytokines, including those related to cytokine storm in severe COVID-19. The sialic acid-binding Ig-like lectin 1 (Siglec-1/CD169) present on APCs, which interacts with sialylated gangliosides on membranes of retroviruses or filoviruses, also binds SARS-CoV-2 via GM1. Blockage of Siglec-1 receptors by monoclonal antibodies reduces SARS-CoV-2 uptake and transfer to susceptible target cells. APCs expressing Siglec-1 and carrying SARS-CoV-2 are found in pulmonary tissues of non-human primates. Single cell analysis reveals the in vivo induction of cytokines in those macrophages. Targeting Siglec-1 could offer cross-protection against SARS-CoV-2 and other enveloped viruses that exploit APCs for viral dissemination, including those yet to come in future outbreaks.

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