Intranasal and epicutaneous administration of Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) agonists provides protection against influenza A virus-induced morbidity in mice

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dc.contributor.authorTo, E.E.
dc.contributor.authorErlich, J.
dc.contributor.authorLiong, F.
dc.contributor.authorLuong, R.
dc.contributor.authorLiong, S.
dc.contributor.authorBozinovski, S.
dc.contributor.authorSeow, H.J.
dc.contributor.authorO Leary, J.J.
dc.contributor.authorBrooks, D.A.
dc.contributor.authorVlahos, R.
dc.contributor.authorSelemidis, S.
dc.date.issued2019
dc.description.abstractToll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) is a pattern recognition receptor that recognizes viral RNA following endocytosis of the virus and initiates a powerful immune response characterized by Type I IFN production and pro-inflammatory cytokine production. Despite this immune response, the virus causes very significant pathology, which may be inflammation-dependent. In the present study, we examined the effect of intranasal delivery of the TLR7 agonist, imiquimod or its topical formulation Aldara, on the inflammation and pathogenesis caused by IAV infection. In mice, daily intranasal delivery of imiquimod prevented peak viral replication, bodyweight loss, airway and pulmonary inflammation, and lung neutrophils. Imiquimod treatment also resulted in a significant reduction in pro-inflammatory neutrophil chemotactic cytokines and prevented the increase in viral-induced lung dysfunction. Various antibody isotypes (IgG1, IgG2a, total IgG, IgE and IgM), which were increased in the BALF following influenza A virus infection, were further increased with imiquimod. While epicutaneous application of Aldara had a significant effect on body weight, it did not reduce neutrophil and eosinophil airway infiltration; indicating less effective drug delivery for this formulation. We concluded that intranasal imiquimod facilitates a more effective immune response, which can limit the pathology associated with influenza A virus infection.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityEunice E. To, Jonathan Erlich, Felicia Liong, Raymond Luong, Stella Liong, Steven Bozinovski, Huei Jiunn Seow, John J. O’Leary, Doug A. Brooks, Ross Vlahos, Stavros Selemidis
dc.identifier.citationScientific Reports, 2019; 9(1):2366-1-2366-15
dc.identifier.doi10.1038/s41598-019-38864-5
dc.identifier.issn2045-2322
dc.identifier.issn2045-2322
dc.identifier.orcidBrooks, D.A. [0000-0001-9098-3626]
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/122891
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSpringer Nature
dc.relation.granthttp://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/FT120100876
dc.relation.granthttp://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1122506
dc.relation.granthttp://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1128276
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dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-38864-5
dc.subjectLung
dc.subjectAnimals
dc.subjectMice, Inbred C57BL
dc.subjectMice
dc.subjectInfluenza A virus
dc.subjectOrthomyxoviridae Infections
dc.subjectMembrane Glycoproteins
dc.subjectAdministration, Intranasal
dc.subjectVirus Replication
dc.subjectMale
dc.subjectToll-Like Receptor 7
dc.subjectInfluenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype
dc.subjectImiquimod
dc.titleIntranasal and epicutaneous administration of Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) agonists provides protection against influenza A virus-induced morbidity in mice
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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