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J Colloid Interface Sci
. 2023 Apr 29;645:627-638.
doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.04.137. Online ahead of print. High-Density Lipoprotein function is modulated by the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in a lipid-type dependent manner
Yubexi Correa[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Rita Del Giudice[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Sarah Waldie[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Michel Thépaut[SUP] 3 [/SUP], Samantha Micciula[SUP] 4 [/SUP], Yuri Gerelli[SUP] 5 [/SUP], Martine Moulin[SUP] 6 [/SUP], Clara Delaunay[SUP] 3 [/SUP], Franck Fieschi[SUP] 7 [/SUP], Harald Pichler[SUP] 8 [/SUP], Michael Haertlein[SUP] 6 [/SUP], V Trevor Forsyth[SUP] 9 [/SUP], Anton Le Brun[SUP] 10 [/SUP], Michael Moir[SUP] 10 [/SUP], Robert A Russell[SUP] 10 [/SUP], Tamim Darwish[SUP] 10 [/SUP], Jonas Brinck[SUP] 11 [/SUP], Tigist Wodaje[SUP] 11 [/SUP], Martin Jansen[SUP] 12 [/SUP], César Martín[SUP] 13 [/SUP], Felix Roosen-Runge[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Marité Cárdenas[SUP] 14 [/SUP]
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There is a close relationship between the SARS-CoV-2 virus and lipoproteins, in particular high-density lipoprotein (HDL). The severity of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is inversely correlated with HDL plasma levels. It is known that the SARS-CoV-2 spike (S) protein binds the HDL particle, probably depleting it of lipids and altering HDL function. Based on neutron reflectometry (NR) and the ability of HDL to efflux cholesterol from macrophages, we confirm these observations and further identify the preference of the S protein for specific lipids and the consequent effects on HDL function on lipid exchange ability. Moreover, the effect of the S protein on HDL function differs depending on the individuals lipid serum profile. Contrasting trends were observed for individuals presenting low triglycerides/high cholesterol serum levels (LTHC) compared to high triglycerides/high cholesterol (HTHC) or low triglycerides/low cholesterol serum levels (LTLC). Collectively, these results suggest that the S protein interacts with the HDL particle and, depending on the lipid profile of the infected individual, it impairs its function during COVID-19 infection, causing an imbalance in lipid metabolism.
Keywords: COVID-19; Cholesterol efflux capacity; Deuterated cholesterol; HDL; Lipid metabolism; Lipids; Neutron reflection; SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.
. 2023 Apr 29;645:627-638.
doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.04.137. Online ahead of print. High-Density Lipoprotein function is modulated by the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in a lipid-type dependent manner
Yubexi Correa[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Rita Del Giudice[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Sarah Waldie[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Michel Thépaut[SUP] 3 [/SUP], Samantha Micciula[SUP] 4 [/SUP], Yuri Gerelli[SUP] 5 [/SUP], Martine Moulin[SUP] 6 [/SUP], Clara Delaunay[SUP] 3 [/SUP], Franck Fieschi[SUP] 7 [/SUP], Harald Pichler[SUP] 8 [/SUP], Michael Haertlein[SUP] 6 [/SUP], V Trevor Forsyth[SUP] 9 [/SUP], Anton Le Brun[SUP] 10 [/SUP], Michael Moir[SUP] 10 [/SUP], Robert A Russell[SUP] 10 [/SUP], Tamim Darwish[SUP] 10 [/SUP], Jonas Brinck[SUP] 11 [/SUP], Tigist Wodaje[SUP] 11 [/SUP], Martin Jansen[SUP] 12 [/SUP], César Martín[SUP] 13 [/SUP], Felix Roosen-Runge[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Marité Cárdenas[SUP] 14 [/SUP]
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- PMID: 37167912
- DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.04.137
There is a close relationship between the SARS-CoV-2 virus and lipoproteins, in particular high-density lipoprotein (HDL). The severity of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is inversely correlated with HDL plasma levels. It is known that the SARS-CoV-2 spike (S) protein binds the HDL particle, probably depleting it of lipids and altering HDL function. Based on neutron reflectometry (NR) and the ability of HDL to efflux cholesterol from macrophages, we confirm these observations and further identify the preference of the S protein for specific lipids and the consequent effects on HDL function on lipid exchange ability. Moreover, the effect of the S protein on HDL function differs depending on the individuals lipid serum profile. Contrasting trends were observed for individuals presenting low triglycerides/high cholesterol serum levels (LTHC) compared to high triglycerides/high cholesterol (HTHC) or low triglycerides/low cholesterol serum levels (LTLC). Collectively, these results suggest that the S protein interacts with the HDL particle and, depending on the lipid profile of the infected individual, it impairs its function during COVID-19 infection, causing an imbalance in lipid metabolism.
Keywords: COVID-19; Cholesterol efflux capacity; Deuterated cholesterol; HDL; Lipid metabolism; Lipids; Neutron reflection; SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.