Chuanxiang Qi

Dr. Chuanxiang Qi

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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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21 July 2022 in Virus Research
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WZWang Zhenzhong
Wang Zhenzhong
CQChuanxiang Qi
Chuanxiang Qi
Shengqiang GeShengqiang Ge
Shengqiang Ge
LJLi Jinming
Li Jinming
HYhu yongxin
hu yongxin
YQYingjuan Qian
Yingjuan Qian

19 June 2023 in Pathogens
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CZCaisheng Zhang
Caisheng Zhang
HCHuan Chen
Huan Chen
LSLiumei SUN
Liumei SUN
PZPu Zhao
Pu Zhao
CQChuanxiang Qi
Chuanxiang Qi
YJYong Sam Jung
Yong Sam Jung
The porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), belonging to the α-coronavirus, is the causative agent of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED). Presently, protection from the existing PEDV vaccine is not effective. Therefore, anti-PEDV compounds should be studied. Berbamine (BBM), Fangchinoline (FAN), and (+)-Fangchinoline (+FAN), are types of bis-benzylisoquinoline alkaloids that are extracted from natural medicinal plants. These bis-benzylisoquinoline alkaloids have various biological activities, including antiviral, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory properties. In this study, we found that BBM, FAN, and +FAN suppressed PEDV activity with a 50% inhibitory concentration of 9.00 µM, 3.54 µM, and 4.68 µM, respectively. Furthermore, these alkaloids can decrease the PEDV-N protein levels and virus titers in vitro. The time-of-addition assay results showed that these alkaloids mainly inhibit PEDV entry. We also found that the inhibitory effects of BBM, FAN, and +FAN on PEDV rely on decreasing the activity of Cathepsin L (CTSL) and Cathepsin B (CTSB) by suppressing lysosome acidification. Taken together, these results indicated that BBM, FAN, and +FAN were effective anti-PEDV natural products that prevented PEDV entry and may be considered novel antiviral drugs.