Significance The continued rapid evolution of SARS-CoV-2 and the emergence of immune-evading variants pose significant challenges to COVID-19 prevention and control, highlighting the urgent need for development of novel antiviral… Click to show full abstract
Significance The continued rapid evolution of SARS-CoV-2 and the emergence of immune-evading variants pose significant challenges to COVID-19 prevention and control, highlighting the urgent need for development of novel antiviral therapies. Our study found that SARS-CoV-2 infection promotes host succinylation and inhibits several key enzymes of the TCA, a crucial metabolic pathway that connects carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism, as well as regulating cellular energy. Additionally, viral NSP14 is capable to participate in succinylation through interacting with host SIRT5, a cellular desuccinylase. It is noteworthy that succinylation inhibitors can significantly reduce the viral replication, as a potential guide for the treatment of COVID-19.
               
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