Rabies virus P protein interacts with STAT1 and inhibits interferon signal transduction pathways

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Vidy, Aurore | Chelbi-Alix, Mounira | Blondel, Danielle

Edité par CCSD ; American Society for Microbiology -

International audience. Rabies virus P protein is a cofactor of RNA polymerase. We investigated other potential roles of P (CVS strain) by searching for cellular partners using two-hybrid screening. We isolated a cDNA encoding the signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 (STAT1) that is a critical component of interferon type I (IFN-alpha/beta) and type II (IFN-gamma) signaling. We confirmed this interaction by glutathione S-transferase-pull-down assay. Deletion mutant analysis indicated that the carboxy-terminal part of P interacted with a region containing the DNA-binding domain and the coiled-coil domain of STAT1. The expression of P protein inhibits IFN-alpha- and IFN-gamma-induced transcriptional responses, thus impairing the IFN-induced antiviral state. Mechanistic studies indicate that P protein does not induce STAT1. degradation and does not interfere with STAT1 phosphorylation but prevents IFN-induced STAT1 nuclear accumulation. These results indicate that rabies P protein overcomes the antiviral response of the infected cells.

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