Investigating the human protein-host protein interactome of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the small intestine
Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Bed to Bench,
Vol. 13 No. 4 (2020),
20 September 2020
,
Page 374-387
https://doi.org/10.22037/ghfbb.v13i4.2148
Abstract
Aim: The present study aimed to identify human protein–host protein interactions of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the small intestine to discern the potential mechanisms and gain insights into the associated biomarkers and treatment strategies.
Background: Deciphering the tissue and organ interactions of the SARS-CoV-2 infection can be important to discern the potential underlying mechanisms. In the present study, we investigated the human protein–host protein interactions in the small intestine.
Methods: Public databases and published works were used to collect data related to small intestine tissue and SARS-CoV-2 infection. We constructed a human protein-protein interaction (PPI) network and showed interactions of host proteins in the small intestine. Associated modules, biological processes, functional pathways, regulatory transcription factors, disease ontology categories, and possible drug candidates for therapeutic targets were identified.
Results: Thirteen primary protein neighbors were found for the SARS-CoV-2 receptor ACE2. ACE2 and its four partners were observed in a highly clustered module; moreover, 8 host proteins belonged to this module. The protein digestion and absorption as a significant pathway was highlighted with enriched genes of ACE2, MEP1A, MEP1B, DPP4, and XPNPEP2. The HNF4A, HNF1A, and HNF1B transcription factors were found to be regulating the expression of ACE2. A significant association with 12 diseases was deciphered and 116 drug-target interactions were identified.
Conclusion: The protein-host protein interactome revealed the important elements and interactions for SARS-CoV-2 infection in the small intestine, which can be useful in clarifying the mechanisms of gastrointestinal symptoms and inflammation. The results suggest that antiviral targeting of these interactions may improve the condition of COVID-19 patients.
Keywords: SARS-CoV-2, small intestine, interactome, protein interaction network, regulatory network, drug targets.
(Please cite as: Khodadoost M, Niknam Z, Farahani M, Razzaghi MR, Norouzinia M. Investigating the human protein-host protein interactome of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the small intestine. Gastroenterol Hepatol Bed Bench 2020;13(4):374-387).
- SARS-CoV-2, small intestine, protein interaction network, regulatory network, drug targets, interactome
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