{"id":4581,"date":"2024-09-23T11:00:55","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T15:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/?p=4581"},"modified":"2026-03-24T22:40:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T02:40:55","slug":"new-study-and-analysis-breakthrough-in-understanding-of-viral-infection-and-neurodegenerative-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/2024\/09\/23\/new-study-and-analysis-breakthrough-in-understanding-of-viral-infection-and-neurodegenerative-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"NEW STUDY AND ANALYSIS: Breakthrough in Understanding of Viral Infection and Neurodegenerative Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The COVID-19 pandemic, along with the neurological complications seen in long COVID patients, has brought renewed attention to the possible link between viral infections and neurodegenerative diseases. Although viruses like herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) are known to infect the central nervous system (CNS), causing acute or chronic conditions, the absence of a clear mechanism connecting viral infections with the protein aggregation characteristic of neurodegeneration has long puzzled researchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a recent study, it was demonstrated that viruses can initiate amyloid aggregation in proteins through a direct physicochemical process called heterogeneous nucleation (HEN). When HSV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 were incubated with human cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), amyloid aggregation occurred in several proteins associated with neurodegenerative diseases, including:

\ud83d\udd2e APLP1 (amyloid beta precursor-like protein 1)
\ud83d\udd2e ApoE
\ud83d\udd2e Clusterin
\ud83d\udd2e \u03b12-macroglobulin
\ud83d\udd2e PGK-1 (phosphoglycerate kinase 1)
\ud83d\udd2e Ceruloplasmin
\ud83d\udd2e Nucleolin
\ud83d\udd2e 14-3-3
\ud83d\udd2e Transthyretin
\ud83d\udd2e Vitronectin

It was also shown that UV-inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 did not impact its ability to induce amyloid aggregation, suggesting that the process is driven by viral surface catalysis via HEN rather than viral replication. Furthermore, this viral-induced amyloid aggregation led to a significant reduction in the soluble protein concentration in CSF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These findings offer a possible explanation for the association between persistent or latent viral infections in the brain and the development of neurodegenerative diseases, offering fresh insights that could lead to new therapeutic interventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FIGURE 1<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

SARS-CoV-2 and HSV-1 Induce Amyloid Aggregation in Human CSF Resulting in Drastic Soluble Protein Depletion<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Analysis Provided by Frank Bernier, PhD, MSc, CIP<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

With over two decades rooted in the pharmaceutical landscape, Frank’s journey has been both profound and transformative. As a seasoned professional at Eisai Co. Ltd., Japan, he donned various hats – from management to project leadership – shaping the global narrative of the company and cementing its stronghold in the Neurology sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about Frank Bernier, PhD, MSc, CIP here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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