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Lo CW, Takeshima SN, Okada K, Saitou E, Fujita T, Matsumoto Y, Wada S, Inoko H, Aida Y. Association of Bovine Leukemia Virus-Induced Lymphoma with BoLA-DRB3 Polymorphisms at DNA, Amino Acid, and Binding Pocket Property Levels. Pathogens 2021; 10:pathogens10040437. [PMID: 33917549 PMCID: PMC8067502 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens10040437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Revised: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 04/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Bovine leukemia virus (BLV) causes enzootic bovine leucosis, a malignant B-cell lymphoma in cattle. The DNA sequence polymorphisms of bovine leukocyte antigen (BoLA)-DRB3 have exhibited a correlation with BLV-induced lymphoma in Holstein cows. However, the association may vary between different cattle breeds. Furthermore, little is known about the relationship between BLV-induced lymphoma and DRB3 at the amino acid and structural diversity levels. Here, we comprehensively analyzed the correlation between BLV-induced lymphoma and DRB3 at DNA, amino acid, and binding pocket property levels, using 106 BLV-infected asymptomatic and 227 BLV-induced lymphoma Japanese black cattle samples. DRB3*011:01 was identified as a resistance allele, whereas DRB3*005:02 and DRB3*016:01 were susceptibility alleles. Amino acid association studies showed that positions 9, 11, 13, 26, 30, 47, 57, 70, 71, 74, 78, and 86 were associated with lymphoma susceptibility. Structure and electrostatic charge modeling further indicated that binding pocket 9 of resistance DRB3 was positively charged. In contrast, alleles susceptible to lymphoma were neutrally charged. Altogether, this is the first association study of BoLA-DRB3 polymorphisms with BLV-induced lymphoma in Japanese black cattle. In addition, our results further contribute to understanding the mechanisms regarding how BoLA-DRB3 polymorphisms mediate susceptibility to BLV-induced lymphoma.
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- Chieh-Wen Lo
- Laboratory of Global Animal Resource Science, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 1-1-1 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan; (C.-W.L.); (Y.M.)
- Laboratory of Global Infectious Diseases Control Science, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 1-1-1 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan
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- Viral Infectious Diseases Unit, RIKEN, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan;
- Department of Food and Nutrition, Jumonji University, Niiza, Saitama 352-8510, Japan
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- Iwate University, 7-360 Mukai-shinden Ukai, Takizawa, Iwate 020-0667, Japan;
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- Hyogo Prefectural Awaji Meat Inspection Center, 49-18 Shitoorinagata, Minamiawaji, Hyogo 656-0152, Japan;
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- Livestock Research Institute of Oita Prefectural Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Research Center, Kuju, Taketa, Oita 878-0201, Japan;
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- Laboratory of Global Animal Resource Science, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 1-1-1 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan; (C.-W.L.); (Y.M.)
- Laboratory of Global Infectious Diseases Control Science, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 1-1-1 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan
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- Photonics Control Technology Team, RIKEN Center for Advanced Photonics, Wako 351-0198, Japan;
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- Genome Analysis Division, GenoDive Pharma Inc., 4-14-1 Nakamachi, Atsugi-shi, Kanagawa 243-0018, Japan;
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- Laboratory of Global Animal Resource Science, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 1-1-1 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan; (C.-W.L.); (Y.M.)
- Laboratory of Global Infectious Diseases Control Science, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 1-1-1 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan
- Viral Infectious Diseases Unit, RIKEN, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan;
- Benno Laboratory, Baton Zone Program, RIKEN Cluster for Science, Technology and Innovation Hub, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan
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James LM, Christova P, Engdahl BE, Lewis SM, Carpenter AF, Georgopoulos AP. Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) and Gulf War Illness (GWI): HLA-DRB1*13:02 Spares Subcortical Atrophy in Gulf War Veterans. EBioMedicine 2017; 26:126-131. [PMID: 29137891 PMCID: PMC5832612 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2017.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2017] [Revised: 10/31/2017] [Accepted: 11/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a multisystem disorder that has affected a substantial number of veterans who served in the 1990–91 Gulf War. The brain is prominently affected, as manifested by the presence of neurological, cognitive and mood symptoms. We reported previously on the protective role of six Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) alleles in GWI (Georgopoulos et al., 2016) and their association with regional brain function (James et al., 2016). More recently, we reported on the presence of subcortical brain atrophy in GWI (Christova et al., 2017) and discussed its possible relation to immune mechanisms. Here we focused on one of the six HLA GWI-protective HLA alleles, DRB1*13:02, which has been found to have a protective role in a broad range of autoimmune diseases (Furukawa et al., 2017), and tested its effects on brain volumes. Methods Seventy-six Gulf War veterans (55 with GWI and 21 healthy controls) underwent a structural Magnetic Resonance Imaging (sMRI) scan to measure the volumes of 9 subcortical brain regions to assess differences between participants with (N = 11) and without (N = 65) HLA class II allele DRB1*13:02. Findings We found that DRB1*13:02 spared subcortical brain atrophy in Gulf War veterans; overall subcortical volume was 6.6% higher in carriers of DRB1*13:02 (P = 0.007). The strongest effect was observed in the volume of cerebellar gray matter which was 9.6% higher (P = 0.007) in carriers of DRB1*13:02 than in non-carriers. By contrast, DRB1*13:01 had no effect. Interpretation These findings document the protective effect of DRB1*13:02 on brain atrophy in Gulf War veterans and are in keeping with recent results documenting sharing of brain mechanisms between GWI and other immune-related diseases (Georgopoulos et al., 2017). We hypothesize that the protective role of DRB1*13:02 is due to its successful elimination of external antigens to which Gulf War veterans were exposed, antigens that otherwise would persist causing low-grade inflammation and possibly leading to autoimmunity. Funding source U.S. Department of Defense (W81XWH-15-1-0520), Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion Brain Sciences Chair, and University of Minnesota. Subcortical brain atrophy is spared in Gulf War veterans with DRB1*13:02 allele and unaffected by the DRB1*13:01 allele. The strongest protective effect of the DRB1*13:02 allele was observed for cerebellar gray matter volume. No significant effects were observed at the DRB1*13 gene level, highlighting the importance of 4-digit HLA protein level.
Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a chronic, debilitating disorder that prominently involves the brain and is characterized, in particular, by subcortical brain atrophy. Protective effects of specific Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Class II alleles on GWI have been observed, suggesting immune system involvement in GWI. Here we evaluated protective effects of DRB1*13:02 on subcortical brain volume in Gulf War veterans. The results demonstrate a protective effect of DRB1*13:02 on brain atrophy, with a marked effect on cerebellar gray matter volume. Given the goal of HLA Class II alleles is to eliminate pathogens by producing antibodies against them, the present study provides compelling insights into the likely role of persistent, pathogenic antigens resulting from the absence of DRB1*13:02 in those with GWI.
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- Lisa M James
- Brain Sciences Center, Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN 5541, USA; Department of Neuroscience, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA; Department of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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- Brain Sciences Center, Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN 5541, USA; Department of Neuroscience, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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- Brain Sciences Center, Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN 5541, USA; Department of Neuroscience, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA; Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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- Brain Sciences Center, Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN 5541, USA; Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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- Brain Sciences Center, Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN 5541, USA; Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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- Brain Sciences Center, Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN 5541, USA; Department of Neuroscience, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA; Department of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA; Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA.
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