Tyrphostin AG1478 inhibits encephalomyocarditis virus and hepatitis C virus by targeting phosphatidylinositol 4-kinase IIIα

Cristina M Dorobantu, Christian Harak, Rahel Klein, Lonneke van der Linden, Jeroen R P M Strating, Hilde M van der Schaar, Volker Lohmann, Frank J M van Kuppeveld

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    Abstract

    Encephalomyocarditis virus (EMCV), like hepatitis C virus (HCV), requires phosphatidylinositol 4-kinase IIIα (PI4KA) for genome replication. Here, we demonstrate that tyrphostin AG1478, a known EGFR inhibitor, also inhibits PI4KA activity, both in vitro and in cells. AG1478 impaired replication of EMCV and HCV, but not that of an EMCV mutant previously shown to escape PI4KA inhibition. This work uncovers novel cellular and antiviral properties of AG1478, a compound previously only regarded as cancer chemotherapy agent.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)6402-6406
    JournalAntimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
    Volume60
    Issue number10
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Sept 2016

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