N also be directly activated by melittin. As in previous studies [22,29], reversal of airway hyperresponsiveness may be a consequence of inhibition of the phospholipase C (PLC)/protein kinase C (PKC) pathway by Gai, although we did not formally demonstrate this in the current study. Experimental agonists are shown underlined. Experimental antagonists are shown in italics. Broken lines indicate postulated mechanisms that were not formally demonstrated in this study. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0046660.gRSV reverses 
AHR in OVA-Sensitized Miceexpressed on the host cell surface, this finding suggests that these MedChemExpress Fexinidazole receptors are not involved in RSV-induced methacholine hyporesponsiveness. Likewise, since ligands for TLR-3, protein kinase R, and RIG-I (double-stranded RNA intermediates) are only generated during viral replication our data indicate that induction of methacholine hyporesponsiveness is replication-dependent. Nevertheless, given the semi-permissive nature of the mouse 18334597 for RSV replication, induction of airway hyporesponsiveness in OVAsensitized animals may not fully reflect the effects of RSV in human asthmatics. Hence, both the inherent limitations of the RSV mouse model and the paradoxical effects of this virus on airway function in previously-sensitized mice indicate that the OVA-sensitized, RSV-infected mouse may not be appropriate for investigating the pathogenesis of viral asthma exacerbations. Although less widely-used, other paramyxopurchase 13655-52-2 viruses such as Sendai virus and pneumonia virus of mice cause more severe disease in this species [27]. It is therefore possible that infection of OVAsensitized mice with these pathogens may better model human viral asthma exacerbations. Both viruses have been shown to promote airway hyperresponsiveness when mice are infected either prior to or during OVA sensitization [8,43]. Unfortunately, however, effects on airway function of post-sensitization infection with either Sendai virus or pneumonia virus have not been reported to our knowledge. In conclusion, we found that RSV infection of OVA-sensitized mice reversed airway hyperresponsiveness to the bronchoconstric-tor methacholine. Reversal of airway hyperresponsiveness was induced by the chemokine KC, and could be replicated by direct activation of pertussis toxin-sensitive Gai. This suggests that reversal results from Gai-mediated cross-inhibition of phospholipase C, which is normally activated by Gaq in response to binding of methacholine to M3-subtype muscarinic receptors. Our data indicate that KC released in response to RSV infection triggers a previously unrecognized increase in Gai activity in OVAsensitized mice, which results in significant derangement of airway responses to muscarinic agonists. The effect of RSV on methacholine responsiveness in the OVA-sensitized mouse is rather paradoxical, which suggests that this model may be of limited value for studies of viral asthma exacerbations. Nevertheless, when viewed in the context of our previous findings [18,28], these studies reinforce the potential importance of IL-8 as a therapeutic target following RSV infection.AcknowledgmentsWe thank Zachary P. Traylor and Lisa Joseph for their excellent technical assistance with this project.Author ContributionsConceived and designed the experiments: FA ICD. Performed the experiments: FA ICD. Analyzed the data: FA ICD. Wrote the paper: FA ICD.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is not a recent phenomenon, but it is a critical health issue today. Over seve.N also be directly activated by melittin. As in previous studies [22,29], reversal of airway hyperresponsiveness may be a consequence of inhibition of the phospholipase C (PLC)/protein kinase C (PKC) pathway by Gai, although we did not formally demonstrate this in the current study. Experimental agonists are shown underlined. Experimental antagonists are shown in italics. Broken lines indicate postulated mechanisms that were not formally demonstrated in this study. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0046660.gRSV reverses AHR in OVA-Sensitized Miceexpressed on the host cell surface, this finding suggests that these receptors are not involved in RSV-induced methacholine hyporesponsiveness. Likewise, since ligands for TLR-3, protein kinase R, and RIG-I (double-stranded RNA intermediates) are only generated during viral replication our data indicate that induction of methacholine hyporesponsiveness is replication-dependent. Nevertheless, given the semi-permissive nature of the mouse 18334597 for RSV replication, induction of airway hyporesponsiveness in OVAsensitized animals may not fully reflect the effects of RSV in human asthmatics. Hence, both the inherent limitations of the RSV mouse model and the paradoxical effects of this virus on airway function in previously-sensitized mice indicate that the OVA-sensitized, RSV-infected mouse may not be appropriate for investigating the pathogenesis of viral asthma exacerbations. Although less widely-used, other paramyxoviruses such as Sendai virus and pneumonia virus of mice cause more severe disease in this species [27]. It is therefore possible that infection of OVAsensitized mice with these pathogens may better model human viral asthma exacerbations. Both viruses have been shown to promote airway hyperresponsiveness when mice are infected either prior to or during OVA sensitization [8,43]. Unfortunately, however, effects on airway function of post-sensitization infection with either Sendai virus or pneumonia virus have not been reported to our knowledge. In conclusion, we 
found that RSV infection of OVA-sensitized mice reversed airway hyperresponsiveness to the bronchoconstric-tor methacholine. Reversal of airway hyperresponsiveness was induced by the chemokine KC, and could be replicated by direct activation of pertussis toxin-sensitive Gai. This suggests that reversal results from Gai-mediated cross-inhibition of phospholipase C, which is normally activated by Gaq in response to binding of methacholine to M3-subtype muscarinic receptors. Our data indicate that KC released in response to RSV infection triggers a previously unrecognized increase in Gai activity in OVAsensitized mice, which results in significant derangement of airway responses to muscarinic agonists. The effect of RSV on methacholine responsiveness in the OVA-sensitized mouse is rather paradoxical, which suggests that this model may be of limited value for studies of viral asthma exacerbations. Nevertheless, when viewed in the context of our previous findings [18,28], these studies reinforce the potential importance of IL-8 as a therapeutic target following RSV infection.AcknowledgmentsWe thank Zachary P. Traylor and Lisa Joseph for their excellent technical assistance with this project.Author ContributionsConceived and designed the experiments: FA ICD. Performed the experiments: FA ICD. Analyzed the data: FA ICD. Wrote the paper: FA ICD.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is not a recent phenomenon, but it is a critical health issue today. Over seve.
