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A multi-target siRNA cocktail targeting essential viral genes effectively suppresses Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) replication in vitro without inducing significant cytotoxicity or protein kinase R activation. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To evaluate the antiviral efficacy and cellular tolerability of single and multi-target small interfering RNAs directed against essential genes of the Japanese encephalitis virus.

September 8, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

A rational multi-target RNA interference approach for effective suppression of Japanese encephalitis virus replication

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CKChaeyeon KimIncheon National University JYJung‐Yong YehIncheon National University

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In vitro study reveals that a multi-target siRNA cocktail suppresses viral replication to 5–6% in HeLa cells, highlighting RNA interference as a viable antiviral strategy against flaviviruses.

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To evaluate the antiviral efficacy and cellular tolerability of single and multi-target small interfering RNAs directed against essential genes of the Japanese encephalitis virus.
Designed small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) targeting specific conserved regions of essential Japanese encephalitis virus genes: prM, NS1, NS3, and NS5.
Assessed antiviral efficacy, cell viability, and protein kinase R (PKR) phosphorylation levels in infected HeLa cells treated with individual siRNAs or a multi-target cocktail compared to scrambled controls.
Individual siRNAs reduced viral protein expression and infectious virus production while maintaining host cell viability above 85%.
The multi-target siRNA cocktail suppressed viral replication to approximately 5–6% of the scrambled control level while preserving host cell viability following infection.
Neither individual siRNAs nor the combination cocktail caused a detectable increase in protein kinase R phosphorylation relative to the scrambled control.

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Kim et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9fd75858e84d0ff5b45e58 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-70260-8

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In vitro study reveals that a multi-target siRNA cocktail suppresses viral replication to 5–6% in HeLa cells, highlighting RNA interference as a viable antiviral strategy against flaviviruses.

A rational multi-target RNA interference approach for effective suppression of Japanese encephalitis virus replication

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