Protein Phosphatase-1 (PP1) is a critical host factor regulating RVFV replication.
PP1α deregulation by siRNA or 1E7-03 (small molecule inhibitor) decreases viral titers in vitro across multiple cell lines.
1E7-03 inhibits RVFV viral RNA production, potentially through modulation of viral N and/or L proteins.
PP1 deregulation may prove an attractive host targeted therapeutic model, as it is a highly conserved target.