TBEV Mutation Detail Information

Virus Mutation TBEV Mutation E402G


Basic Characteristics of Mutations
Mutation Site E402G
Mutation Site Sentence After 11 passages of TBEV in the presence of RDV, emergence of virus with a higher EC50 (1.32 vs. 0.55µM) was detected with two mutations (L3122F and Y3278F) in NS5, the viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp), and one substitution in envelope (E) protein (E402G).
Mutation Level Amino acid level
Mutation Type Nonsynonymous substitution
Gene/Protein/Region E
Standardized Encoding Gene envelope
Genotype/Subtype -
Viral Reference -
Functional Impact and Mechanisms
Disease Cell line    
Immune -
Target Gene -
Clinical and Epidemiological Correlations
Clinical Information -
Treatment remdesivir (RDV);sofosbuvir (SOF)
Location -
Literature Information
PMID 39973341
Title Remdesivir is active in vitro against tick-borne encephalitis virus and selects for resistance mutations in the viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase
Author Nystrom K,Trybala E,Said J,Roth A,Patzi Churqui M,Karmander A,Cihlar T,Bilello JP,Bergstrom T,Lagging M
Journal Infectious diseases (London, England)
Journal Info 2025 Jul;57(7):628-635
Abstract BACKGROUND: Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a neurological disease caused by the tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV). Despite available vaccines, breakthrough infections occur, some fatal. OBJECTIVES: As no antiviral therapy for TBE is currently approved, this study evaluated the in vitro activity of already licenced remdesivir (RDV) and sofosbuvir (SOF) for possible drug repurposing against TBEV. METHODS: TBEV was cultured in A549 cells, and the inhibitory effects of RDV (GS-5734), its parent nucleotide GS-441524, and SOF (GS-7977) were assessed. RESULTS: After 78 h, RDV demonstrated significantly lower EC(50) values than SOF (0.14 vs. 11 microM) based on TBEV RNA levels measured by RT-qPCR. RDV also had a lower mean EC(50) (0.55 microM) compared to GS-441524 and SOF (>8.9 and 13.1 microM, respectively) using crystal violet staining after 5 days. After 11 passages of TBEV in the presence of RDV, emergence of virus with a higher EC(50) (1.32 vs. 0.55 microM) was detected with two mutations (L3122F and Y3278F) in NS5, the viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp), and one substitution in envelope (E) protein (E402G). Similarly, SOF resistance appeared after 20 passages, increasing EC(50) values (35.5 vs. 10 microM). CONCLUSION: RDV exhibits potent in vitro antiviral activity against TBEV via specific targeting of the viral RdRp as confirmed by the emergence of resistance-associated double NS5 substitutions in vitro in the presence of RDV. While the potential in vivo implications of the observed RDV resistance remain to be determined, these in vitro data support further assessment of RDV for the treatment of TBEV infection.
Sequence Data -
Mutation Information
Note
Basic Characteristics of Mutations
  • Mutation Site: The specific location in a gene or protein sequence where a change occurs.
  • Mutation Level: The level at which a mutation occurs, including the nucleotide or amino acid level.
  • Mutation Type: The nature of the mutation, such as missense mutation, nonsense mutation, synonymous mutation, etc.
  • Gene/Protein/Region: Refers to the specific region of the virus where the mutation occurs. Including viral genes, viral proteins, or a specific viral genome region. If the article does not specifically indicate the relationship between the mutation and its correspondence, the main
  • Gene/Protein/Region studied in the article is marked.
  • Genotype/Subtype: Refers to the viral genotype or subtype where the mutation occurs. If the article does not specifically indicate the relationship between the mutation and its correspondence, the main Genotype/Subtype studied in the article is marked.
  • Viral Reference: Refers to the standard virus strain used to compare and analyze viral sequences.
Functional Impact and Mechanisms
  • Disease: An abnormal physiological state with specific symptoms and signs caused by viral infection.
  • Immune: The article focuses on the study of mutations and immune.
  • Target Gene: Host genes that viral mutations may affect.
Clinical and Epidemiological Correlations
  • Clinical Information: The study is a clinical or epidemiological study and provides basic information about the population.
  • Treatment: The study mentioned a certain treatment method, such as drug resistance caused by mutations. If the study does not specifically indicate the relationship between mutations and their correspondence treatment, the main treatment studied in the article is marked.
  • Location: The source of the research data.
Literature Information
  • Sequence Data: The study provides the data accession number.