Yuan chun Li

Dr. Yuan chun Li

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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

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

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29 June 2024 in Viruses
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MCMengtao Cao
Mengtao Cao
WYWei Yang
Wei Yang
JYJintao Yang
Jintao Yang
YZYanli Zhao
Yanli Zhao
XHXiaoyu Hu
Xiaoyu Hu
YLYuan chun Li
Yuan chun Li
Tick-borne Encephalitis (TBE) is a zoonotic disease caused by the Tick-borne Encephalitis virus (TBEV), which affects the central nervous system of both humans and animals. Currently, there is no specific therapy for patients with TBE, with symptomatic treatment being the primary approach. In this study, the effects of minocycline (MIN), which is a kind of tetracycline antibiotic, on TBEV propagation and cellular protection in TBEV-infected cell lines were evaluated. Indirect immunofluorescence, virus titers, and RT-qPCR results showed that 48 h post-treatment with MIN, TBEV replication was significantly inhibited in a dose-dependent manner. In addition, the inhibitory effect of MIN on different TBEV multiplicities of infection (MOIs) in Vero cells was studied. Furthermore, the transcriptomic analysis and RT-qPCR results indicate that after incubation with MIN, the levels of TBEV and CALML4 were decreased, whereas the levels of calcium channel receptors, such as RYR2 and SNAP25, were significantly increased. MIN also regulated MAPK-ERK-related factors, including FGF2, PDGFRA, PLCB2, and p-ERK, and inhibited inflammatory responses. These data indicate that administering MIN to TBEV-infected cells can reduce the TBEV level, regulate calcium signaling pathway-associated proteins, and inhibit the MAPK-ERK signaling pathway and inflammatory responses. This research offers innovative strategies for the advancement of anti-TBEV therapy.

1 July 2026 in Biochemical Pharmacology
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WYWei Yang
Wei Yang
WZWan-Ting Zhang
Wan-Ting Zhang
RZRan Zhang
Ran Zhang
WWWei Wang
Wei Wang
YLYun Lu
Yun Lu
YTYouzhi Tang
Youzhi Tang