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Geng P, Jin Q, Zhou X, Zhu F. Effects of environmental pollutant benzop[α]yrene on the innate immunity of Scylla paramamosain and its mechanism. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2023; 143:109228. [PMID: 37967729 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2023.109228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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Benzo[α]pyrene (BaP), a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, is present in the aquatic environment and may be harmful to aquatic animals. We exposed the mud crab Scylla paramamosain to BaP for 7 days, the of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), phenoloxidase (PO), lysozyme (LZM), glutathione (GSH), glutathione-S-transferase (GST), and acid phosphatase (ACP) activities in the hemolymph of mud crab were reduced. Additionally, the reactive oxygen species content was increased in mud crabs after exposed to BaP. When BaP concentration was increased, the total hemocyte count (THC), the survival rate of hemocytes and their proliferation were decreased. Histopathology analysis revealed damaged hepatopancreas cells, which indicating that BaP exposure is cytotoxic to crab hemocytes. However, the degree of DNA damage did not worsen with increasing BaP concentration. The expression levels of p53, MCM7, Caspase-3, and Myosin were changed with increasing concentration of BaP, which indicated that BaP exposure may affect apoptosis and phagocytosis in mud crabs. As BaP concentration was increased, the apoptosis rate of hemocytes was increased and the phagocytosis was decreased. These results confirmed that BaP exposure inhibited the innate immune response of mud crabs. A possible explanation for this effect is that BaP reduces the antioxidant enzyme activity and increases the reactive oxygen species content in mud crabs, thereby oxidizing and damaging hemocytes, which stimulates phagocytosis and apoptosis and negatively affects the innate immunity of S. paramamosain.
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- Peilin Geng
- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, 311300, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, 311399, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, 311300, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, 311300, China.
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Comparative Transcriptome Analysis Reveals That WSSV IE1 Protein Plays a Crucial Role in DNA Replication Control. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23158176. [PMID: 35897756 PMCID: PMC9330391 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23158176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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For DNA viruses, the immediate-early (IE) proteins are generally essential regulators that manipulate the host machinery to support viral replication. Recently, IE1, an IE protein encoded by white spot syndrome virus (WSSV), has been demonstrated to function as a transcription factor. However, the target genes of IE1 during viral infection remain poorly understood. Here, we explored the host target genes of IE1 using RNAi coupled with transcriptome sequencing analysis. A total of 429 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified from penaeid shrimp, of which 284 genes were upregulated and 145 genes were downregulated after IE1 knockdown. GO and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis revealed the identified DEGs are significantly enriched in the minichromosome maintenance (MCM) complex and DNA replication, indicating that IE1 plays a critical role in DNA replication control. In addition, it was found that Penaeus vannamei MCM complex genes were remarkably upregulated after WSSV infection, while RNAi-mediated knockdown of PvMCM2 reduced the expression of viral genes and viral loads at the early infection stage. Finally, we demonstrated that overexpression of IE1 promoted the expression of MCM complex genes as well as cellular DNA synthesis in insect High-Five cells. Collectively, our current data suggest that the WSSV IE1 protein is a viral effector that modulates the host DNA replication machinery for viral replication.
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Xiao C, Zhang Y, Zhu F. Immunotoxicity of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) to the marine crustacean species, Scylla paramamosain. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 291:118229. [PMID: 34582922 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.118229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Revised: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are persistent organic pollutants in environments, and they can negatively affect aquatic animal health. After 7 days of PCBs exposure, the activities of catalase, phenoloxidase, and superoxide dismutase and the total hemocyte count in the haemolymph were significantly decreased and the reactive oxygen species (ROS) content and phagocytic rate of hemocytes were significantly increased in mud crab Scylla paramamosain. Additionally, serum lysozyme, glutathione, glutathione-S-transferase, and glutathione peroxidase activities were significantly down-regulated in mud crab after PCBs exposure. The survival rate of crab hemocytes significantly declined as the PCBs concentration increased, indicating that PCBs had a cytotoxic effect on hemocytes. Exposure to increasing concentrations of PCBs also increased the degree of DNA damage in crab hemocytes. After PCBs exposure, the expression levels of P53 and caspase-3 in hemocytes were significantly up-regulated, which suggests that apoptosis was occurring. The apoptosis rate of hemocytes was up-regulated as the PCBs concentration increased, indicating that apoptosis was induced by the PCBs-activated caspase-3 pathway. These data suggest that exposure to PCBs hampered the immune response of mud crabs, most likely by (1) inducing ROS, causing DNA damage, and reducing the viability of hemocytes, (2) reducing the activities of antioxidant enzymes, and (3) inducing phagocytosis and apoptosis of hemocytes. And the final result of PCBs-induced immunotoxicity to mud crabs is the reduced bacterial disease resistance and survival rate of crabs under Vibrio alginolyticus challenge.
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- Chongyang Xiao
- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, 311300, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, 311300, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, 311300, China.
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Yang LG, Wang Y, Wang Y, Fang WH, Feng GP, Ying N, Zhou JY, Li XC. Transcriptome analysis of pacific white shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) intestines and hepatopancreas in response to Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei (EHP) infection. J Invertebr Pathol 2021; 186:107665. [PMID: 34520799 DOI: 10.1016/j.jip.2021.107665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Revised: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Penaeus vannamei is the most economically important species of shrimp cultured worldwide. Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei (EHP) is an emerging pathogen that severely affects the growth and development of shrimps. In this study, the transcriptome differences between EHP-infected and uninfected shrimp were investigated through next-generation sequencing. The unigenes were assembled with the reads from all the four libraries. The differentially expressed genes (DEGs) of intestines and hepatopancreas were analyzed. There were 2,884 DEGs in the intestines and 2,096 DEGs in the hepatopancreas. The GO and KEGG enrichment analysis indicated that DEGs were significantly enriched in signaling pathways associated with nutritional energy metabolism and mobilizing autoimmunity. Moreover, the results suggested the downregulation of key genes in energy synthesis pathways contributed greatly to shrimp growth retardation; the upregulation of immune-related genes enhanced the resistance of shrimp against EHP infection. This study provided identified genes and pathways associated with EHP infection revealing the molecular mechanisms of growth retardation.
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- Li-Guo Yang
- Key Laboratory of East China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation, Ministry of Agriculture, East China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Shanghai 200090, China
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- Key Laboratory of East China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation, Ministry of Agriculture, East China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Shanghai 200090, China
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- Key Laboratory of East China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation, Ministry of Agriculture, East China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Shanghai 200090, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China
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- Key Laboratory of East China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation, Ministry of Agriculture, East China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Shanghai 200090, China
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- Key Laboratory of East China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation, Ministry of Agriculture, East China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Shanghai 200090, China
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- Key Laboratory of East China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation, Ministry of Agriculture, East China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Shanghai 200090, China
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- Key Laboratory of East China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation, Ministry of Agriculture, East China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Shanghai 200090, China
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- Key Laboratory of East China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation, Ministry of Agriculture, East China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Shanghai 200090, China.
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Wang Z, Liang X, Li G, Liufu B, Lin K, Li J, Wang J, Wang B. Molecular Characterization of Complement Component 3 (C3) in the Pearl Oyster Pinctada fucata Improves Our Understanding of the Primitive Complement System in Bivalve. Front Immunol 2021; 12:652805. [PMID: 33953719 PMCID: PMC8089394 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.652805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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As the central component in the complement system, complement component 3 (C3) plays essential roles in both the innate and adaptive immune responses. Here, a C3 gene (designated as pf-C3) was obtained from the pearl oyster Pinctada fucata by RT-PCR and rapid amplification of cDNA ends (RACE). The pf-C3 cDNA consists of 5,634 bp with an open reading frame (ORF) of 5,193 bp encoding a protein of 1,730 amino acids with a 19 residue signal peptide. The deduced pf-C3 protein possessed the characteristic structural features present in its homologs and contained the A2M_N_2, ANATO, A2M, A2M_comp, A2M_recep, and C345C domains, as well as the C3 convertase cleavage site, thioester motif, and conserved Cys, His, and Glu residues. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that pf-C3 is closely related to the C3s from other mollusks. Pf-C3 mRNA was expressed in all examined tissues including gill, digestive gland, adductor muscle, mantle and foot, while the highest expression was found in the digestive gland. Following the challenge with Vibrio alginolyticus, pf-C3 expression was significantly induced in hemocytes. Luciferase reporter assays indicated that pf-C3a could activate the NF-κB signal pathway in HEK293T cells. Further knockdown of pf-C3 by specific siRNA could significantly reduce the phagocytosis of V. alginolyticus by hemocytes in vitro. These results would help increase understanding of the function of C3 in the invertebrate immune system and therefore provide new insights into the roles of the primitive complement system in invertebrates.
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- Zhongliang Wang
- College of Fisheries, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Pathogenic Biology and Epidemiology for Aquatic Economic Animals, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- College of Fisheries, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- College of Fisheries, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- College of Fisheries, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- College of Fisheries, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- College of Fisheries, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- College of Fisheries, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- College of Fisheries, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Pathogenic Biology and Epidemiology for Aquatic Economic Animals, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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Lai Y, Luo M, Zhu F. Dietary Bacillus amyloliquefaciens enhance survival of white spot syndrome virus infected crayfish. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2020; 102:161-168. [PMID: 32325213 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2020.04.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2020] [Revised: 04/12/2020] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, which is closely related to Bacillus subtilis, produces a series of metabolites that can inhibit the growth of fungi and bacteria. Here, we investigated the effect of B. amyloliquefaciens used as a probiotic on the innate immunity of the crayfish Procambarus clarkii when challenged with white spot syndrome virus (WSSV). Dietary B. amyloliquefaciens supplement significantly reduced the mortality of WSSV-challenged crayfish and reduced copy numbers of WSSV. The quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction results showed that B. amyloliquefaciens supplement increased the expression of several immune-related genes, including Toll-like receptor, NF-κB and C-type-lectin. Further analysis showed that B. amyloliquefaciens supplement also had an effect on three immune parameters, including total hemocyte count, phenoloxidase activity and superoxide dismutase activity. In both infected and uninfected crayfish, B. amyloliquefaciens supplement significantly decreased hemocyte apoptosis. Our results showed that B. amyloliquefaciens can regulate innate immunity of crayfish and reduce the mortality following WSSV challenge. This study provides a novel insight into the potential for therapeutic or prophylactic intervention with B. amyloliquefaciens to regulate crayfish immunity and protect against WSSV infection, and also provides a theoretical basis for the use of probiotics as aquatic feed additives.
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- Yongyong Lai
- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, 311300, China
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- Baiju Avenue 12, Meilan District, Haikou, Hainan Academy of Ocean and Fisheries Sciences, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, 311300, China.
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Lai Y, Zhu F, Xu Y. WSSV proteins and DNA genome released by ultrasonic rupture can infect crayfish as effectively as intact virions. J Virol Methods 2020; 283:113917. [PMID: 32579894 DOI: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2020.113917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2020] [Revised: 06/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Proteins and nucleic acids from ultrasonically ruptured white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) can infect crayfish and cause death as effectively as intact WSSV virions. In this study, ultrasound was used to rupture the virus and the resulting suspension was filtered through a 50 nm membrane. Analysis by PCR and SDS-PAGE showed that both viral genes (VP19, VP26, VP28 and DNA polymerase) and proteins (VP15, VP19, VP26 and VP28) were present in the filtered solution. Electron microscopy showed that there were no intact virions in the filtered solution. When crayfish were injected with the filtered solution or with intact WSSV, the mortality in each group was 100 %. The same result was seen when crayfish were challenged orally with the filtered solution and intact WSSV. The filtered solution of ultrasonically ruptured virus, which contains viral proteins and residual DNA genome, can thus infect the host as effectively as intact virions. When the solution of viral proteins and residual DNA genome was digested with DNase I and then injected into crayfish, the survival rate was 100 %. We also found that, although viral proteins (except VP15) in the solution of ruptured virus were destroyed by treatment with DNase I, DNase I did not destroy the structural proteins of intact virions. A remaining viral protein in the DNase I-treated solution protects the DNA genome from degradation and we concluded that this protein is VP15, which is a DNA-binding protein. Our study highlights the extreme danger in producing vaccines from proteins obtained by ultrasonic rupture of viruses sincethe viral DNA genome is difficult to degrade and, if present, will lead to viral infection.
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- Yongyong Lai
- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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Qian X, Zhu F. Hesperetin protects crayfish Procambarus clarkii against white spot syndrome virus infection. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2019; 93:116-123. [PMID: 31302287 PMCID: PMC7111725 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2019.07.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Revised: 07/05/2019] [Accepted: 07/11/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Hesperetin is a natural flavanone compound, which mainly exists in lemons and oranges, and has potential antiviral and anticancer activities. In this study, hesperetin was used in a crayfish pathogen challenge to discover its effects on the innate immune system of invertebrates. The crayfish Procambarus clarkii was used as an experimental model and challenged with white spot syndrome virus (WSSV). Pathogen challenge experiments showed that hesperetin treatment significantly reduced the mortality caused by WSSV infection, while the VP28 copies of WSSV were also reduced. Quantitative reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction revealed that hesperetin increased the expression of several innate immune-related genes, including NF-kappaB and C-type lectin. Further analysis showed that hesperetin treatment plays a positive effects on three immune parameters like total hemocyte count, phenoloxidase and superoxide dismutase activity. Nevertheless, whether or not infected with WSSV, hesperetin treatment would significantly increase the hemocyte apoptosis rates in crayfish. These results indicated that hesperetin could regulate the innate immunity of crayfish, and delaying and reducing the mortality after WSSV challenge. Therefore, the present study provided novel insights into the potential therapeutic or preventive functions associated with hesperetin to regulate crayfish immunity and protect crayfish against WSSV infection, provide certain theoretical basis for production practice.
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- Xiyi Qian
- Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Animal Health Inspection and Internet Technology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, 311300, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Animal Health Inspection and Internet Technology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, 311300, China.
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Ren X, Zhang Y, Liu P, Li J. Comparative proteomic investigation of Marsupenaeus japonicus hepatopancreas challenged with Vibrio parahaemolyticus and white spot syndrome virus. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2019; 93:851-862. [PMID: 31430561 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2019.08.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2019] [Revised: 08/10/2019] [Accepted: 08/14/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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This study aimed to use isobaric tags (IBTs) to investigate the immune response of the hepatopancreas of Marsupenaeus japonicas infected with Vibrio parahaemolyticus or white spot syndrome virus (WSSV). Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry and protein sequencing identified 1005 proteins. Among them, 109 proteins were upregulated and 94 were downregulated after V. parahaemolyticus infection. After WSSV infection, 130 proteins were identified as differentially abundant, including 88 that were upregulated and 42 were downregulated. Fifty-four proteins were identified as differentially abundant after both V. parahaemolyticus and WSSV infection. A number of proteins related to cytoskeletal processes, including actin and myosin, and apoptosis-related proteins were upregulated in shrimp after V. parahaemolyticus and WSSV infection, indicating that phagocytosis and apoptosis may be involved in the response to in V. parahaemolyticus or WSSV infection. Quantitative real-time PCR was carried out to verify the reliability of the proteomic data. These data provide a basis to characterize the immunity-related processes of shrimp in response to infection with WSSV or V. parahaemolyticus.
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- Xianyun Ren
- Key Laboratory for Sustainable Utilization of Marine Fisheries Resources, Ministry of Agriculture, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, PR China; Function Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Sustainable Utilization of Marine Fisheries Resources, Ministry of Agriculture, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, PR China; Function Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, PR China; College of Fisheries and Life Science, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory for Sustainable Utilization of Marine Fisheries Resources, Ministry of Agriculture, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, PR China; Function Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Sustainable Utilization of Marine Fisheries Resources, Ministry of Agriculture, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, PR China; Function Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, PR China.
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Zheng CC, Cai XY, Huang MM, Mkingule I, Sun C, Qian SC, Wu ZJ, Han BN, Fei H. Effect of biological additives on Japanese eel (Anguilla japonica) growth performance, digestive enzymes activity and immunology. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2019; 84:704-710. [PMID: 30359751 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2018.10.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2018] [Revised: 10/09/2018] [Accepted: 10/20/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Japanese eel (Anguilla japonica) has become a commercially important fish species all over the world. High-density aquaculture has led to congestion and contributed to bacterial infection outbreaks that have caused high mortality. Therefore a 56-days feeding trial was conducted to determine the effects of dietary Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (GB-9) and Yarrowia lipolytica lipase2 (YLL2) on growth performance, digestive enzymes activity, innate immunity and resistance to pathogens of A. japonica. Fish growth performance was significantly affected by dietary YLL2 supplementation but not by GB-9. Fish fed diets with YLL2 at 2.0 g/kg diet in combination of high and low levels of GB-9 (5.0 g/kg and 2.0 g/kg) produced the highest growth. For digestive enzyme, lipase and trypsin activities was promoted by dietary containing YLL2, while amylase activities was increased by dietary containing YLL2, GB-9 single or combination. For innate immunity, the mucus lysozyme activity, leukocytes phagocytosis activity and reactive oxygen species level of skin, peroxidase and lysozyme activity of serum were enhanced in fish fed with GB-9 compared to those in control group (p < 0.05). The highest resistance to Vibrio anguillarum and Aeromonas hydrophila was determined in fish fed with 5.0 g kg-1 GB-9 + 2.0 g/kg YLL2. This study demonstrated that GB-9 and YLL2 enhanced non-specific immune defense system of A. japonica, providing them with higher resistance to pathogens. The present results suggested that the combination of these supplements could be considered as potential biological additives for aquaculture farmed fish.
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- Cheng-Cai Zheng
- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, 310018, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Silkworm Bioreactor and Biomedicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, 310018, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Silkworm Bioreactor and Biomedicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, 310018, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Silkworm Bioreactor and Biomedicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, 310018, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Silkworm Bioreactor and Biomedicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, 310018, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Silkworm Bioreactor and Biomedicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- Hangzhou Biopeptide Biotech Co., Ltd, 310012, Hangzhou, China
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- Hangzhou Biopeptide Biotech Co., Ltd, 310012, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, 310018, Hangzhou, China; Qingdao Master Biotechnology Co., Ltd, 266000, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, 310018, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Silkworm Bioreactor and Biomedicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China.
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Zhu F, Qian X, Wang Z. Molecular characterization of minichromosome maintenance protein (MCM7) in Scylla paramamosain and its role in white spot syndrome virus and Vibrio alginolyticus infection. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2018; 83:104-114. [PMID: 30205202 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2018.09.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2018] [Revised: 09/03/2018] [Accepted: 09/07/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The minichromosome maintenance protein (MCM7) is a member of the MCM protein family which participates in the MCM complex by playing a role in the cell replication cycle and chromosome initiation in eukaryotes. The 2270 bp cDNA sequence of MCM7, including a 2127-bp open reading frame (ORF) encoding a 709-aa protein, was cloned from Scylla paramamosain using RT-PCR and RACE. Data showed that MCM7 was highly expressed in the digestive organ and hepatopancreas of S. paramamosain. Furthermore, MCM7 expression was down-regulated by infection with white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) or Vibrio alginolyticus. When MCM7 was knocked down, immune genes such as Janus kinase (JAK) and crustin antimicrobial peptide (CAP) were down-regulated, and C-type-lectin (CTL) was up-regulated in hemocytes. The mortality of WSSV-infected or V. alginolyticus-infected crabs was enhanced following MCM7 knockdown. It was demonstrated that MCM7 is very important in the progression of WSSV and V. alginolyticus infection. We also investigated the effect of MCM7 on apoptosis rate and phagocytic rate in S. paramamosain. MCM7 knockdown caused higher levels of apoptosis in the hemocytes of the control, WSSV, and V. alginolyticus groups. MCM7 knockdown influenced the activity of phenoloxidase (PO) and superoxide dismutase (SOD), and total hemocyte count (THC) after infection with WSSV or V. alginolyticus, which indicated that MCM7 plays a regulatory role in innate immunity of crabs. Thus, we conclude that MCM7 may participate in the anti-WSSV and V. alginolyticus immune response in crabs by regulating apoptosis and the activity of PO and SOD.
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- Fei Zhu
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, 311300, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, 311300, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, 311300, China
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Fei H, Lin GD, Zheng CC, Huang MM, Qian SC, Wu ZJ, Sun C, Shi ZG, Li JY, Han BN. Effects of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and Yarrowia lipolytica lipase 2 on immunology and growth performance of Hybrid sturgeon. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2018; 82:250-257. [PMID: 30125703 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2018.08.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2018] [Revised: 08/14/2018] [Accepted: 08/15/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
Abstract
A 12-weeks feeding trial was performed to investigate the possible effects of supplementation of Hybrid sturgeon diet with Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (GB-9) and Yarrowia lipolytica lipase2 (YLL2) single or combined on immune response and growth performance of Hybrid sturgeon (Acipenser schrenkii ♂and Acipenser baeri ♀). For this aim, Hybrid sturgeons were fed with four experimental diets namely: Diet 1 (0-control), Diet 2 (5.0 g/kg GB-9), Diet 3 (4.0 g/kg YLL2), and Diet 4 (5.0 g/kg GB-9 + 4.0 g/kg YLL2), respectively. After fed with varied diets, growth performance, mucosal immune response, leukocytes immune response and serum immunological response were measured. The results indicated that supplementations of GB-9 + YLL2 resulted in a significant increase in final weight, Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and Eicosapentenoic acid (EPA) concentration, compared with that of control (p < 0.05). For innate immunity, the results showed that skin mucus lysozyme activity, leukocytes phagocytosis activity and reactive oxygen species level, and serum alternative complement pathway activity, peroxidase and lysozyme activity were significantly higher in supplemented groups compared to the control (p < 0.05). The highest values were recorded in fish fed both YLL2 and GB-9 with respect to the individual application. The present results suggested that the combination of these supplementation could be considered as potential feed-additives for aquaculture farmed fish.
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- Hui Fei
- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, 310018, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Silkworm Bioreactor and Biomedicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China.
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, 310018, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Silkworm Bioreactor and Biomedicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, 310018, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Silkworm Bioreactor and Biomedicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, 310018, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Silkworm Bioreactor and Biomedicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- Hangzhou Biopeptide Biotech Co., Ltd., 310012, Hangzhou, China
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- Hangzhou Biopeptide Biotech Co., Ltd., 310012, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, 310018, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Silkworm Bioreactor and Biomedicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- Yunnan Amur Sturgeon Group Co., Ltd., 654200, Huize, China
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- Huize Dian Ze Aquaculture Co., Ltd., 654200, Huize, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, 310018, Hangzhou, China; Qingdao Master Biotechnology Co., Ltd., 266000, China
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Vijay N, Chande A. A hypothetical new role for single-stranded DNA binding proteins in the immune system. Immunobiology 2018; 223:671-676. [DOI: 10.1016/j.imbio.2018.07.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2018] [Revised: 06/25/2018] [Accepted: 07/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Sun B, Qian X, Zhu F. Molecular characterization of shrimp harbinger transposase derived 1 (HARBI1)-like and its role in white spot syndrome virus and Vibrio alginolyticus infection. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2018; 78:222-232. [PMID: 29680489 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2018.04.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2018] [Revised: 04/09/2018] [Accepted: 04/18/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The role of the nuclease, HARBI1-like protein (mjHARBI1-like) in the innate immunity of Marsupenaeus japonicus was explored in this study. The 1361 bp cDNA sequence of mjHARBI1-like was cloned from M. japonicus using RACE. RT-qPCR analysis results showed that the gills and hepatopancreas of M. japonicus were the main tissues where mjHARBI1-like is expressed. In addition, it was also found that white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) or Vibrio alginolyticus challenge could stimulate mjHARBI1-like expression. After mjHARBI1-likewas inhibited, expression of immune genes such as toll, p53, myosin, and proPO were significantly downregulated (P < 0.01). However, in shrimp hemocytes, hemocyanin and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were up-regulated significantly (P < 0.01). This study demonstrated that mjHARBI1-like plays a key role in the progression of WSSV and V. alginolyticus infection. Specifically, the cumulative mortality of WSSV-infected and V. alginolyticus-infected shrimp was significantly advanced by double-strand RNA interference (dsRNAi) of mjHARBI1-like. Apoptosis studies indicated that mjHARBI1-dsRNA treatment caused a reduction in hemocyte apoptosis in bacterial and viral groups. In addition, phagocytosis experiments illustrated that mjHARBI1-dsRNA treatment led to a lower phagocytosis rate in hemocytes of V. alginolyticus-challenged shrimp. It was also found that knockdown of mjHARBI1-like inhibited shrimp phenoloxidase (PO) activity, superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, and total hemocyte count (THC) after WSSV or V. alginolyticus infection. These data indicate a regulative role of mjHARBI1-likein the immunity of shrimp in response to pathogen infection. Resultantly, it was concluded that mjHARBI1-like might have a positive effect on the anti-WSSV immune response of shrimp by regulating apoptosis, THC, PO activity, and SOD activity. Additionally, mjHARBI1-like might promote anti-V. alginolyticus infection by participating in regulating phagocytosis, apoptosis, SOD activity, PO activity, and THC.
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- Baozhen Sun
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, China.
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Wang Z, Sun B, Zhu F. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate protects Kuruma shrimp Marsupeneaus japonicus from white spot syndrome virus and Vibrio alginolyticus. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2018; 78:1-9. [PMID: 29656126 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2018.04.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2018] [Revised: 04/08/2018] [Accepted: 04/11/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is the most abundant catechin in green tea and exhibits potential antibacterial and anticancer activities. In this study, EGCG was used in pathogen-challenge experiments in shrimp to discover its effect on the innate immune system of an invertebrate. Kuruma shrimp Marsupeneaus japonicus was used as an experimental model and challenged with white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) and the Gram-negative bacterium Vibrio alginolyticus. Pathogen-challenge experiments showed that EGCG pretreatment significantly delayed and reduced mortality upon WSSV and V. alginolyticus infection, with VP-28 copies of WSSV also reduced. Quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction revealed the positive influence of EGCG on several innate immune-related genes, including IMD, proPO, QM, myosin, Rho, Rab7, p53, TNF-alpha, MAPK, and NOS, and we observed positive influences on three immune parameters, including total hemocyte count and phenoloxidase and superoxide dismutase activities, by EGCG treatment. Additionally, results showed that EGCG treatment significantly reduced apoptosis upon V. alginolyticus challenge. These results indicated the positive role of EGCG in the shrimp innate immune system as an enhancer of immune parameters and an inhibitor of apoptosis, thereby delaying and reducing mortality upon pathogen challenge. Our findings provide insight into potential therapeutic or preventive functions associated with EGCG to enhance shrimp immunity and protect shrimp from pathogen infection.
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- Zhi Wang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, China.
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Wang Z, Zhu F. Different roles of a novel shrimp microRNA in white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) and Vibrio alginolyticus infection. DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2018; 79:21-30. [PMID: 28986214 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2017.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2017] [Revised: 09/30/2017] [Accepted: 10/02/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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In this study, Marsupeneaus japonicus microRNA-S5 (miR-S5) was found to be up-regulated 24 h post white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) or V. alginolyticus infection. The loss of function using an anti-microRNA oligonucleotide (AMO-miR-S5) showed that expression levels of multiple innate immune-related genes were affected. The expression of p53 and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were significantly down-regulated, expression of myosin was significantly up-regulated. The miR-S5 knockdown delayed WSSV-induced death for 48 h, but the final mortality was not affected, while V. alginolyticus-induced mortality was increased by 30%. The effect of miR-S5 knockdown on phagocytosis and apoptosis rates showed that miR-S5 knock down significantly decreased phagocytosis rate of WSSV from 27.8% to 7.0%, and phagocytosis rate of V. alginolyticus from 27.2% to 21.4%, separately. WSSV-induced apoptosis decreased from 60.83% to 51.25%, but no effect on V. alginolyticus-induced apoptosis (43.72%-45.04%). We concluded that miR-S5 could be used by WSSV via regulating hemocyte phagocytosis and apoptosis processes, but helps to defend against bacterial infection by regulating the proPO system, superoxide dismutase activity and phagocytosis.
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- Zhi Wang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, China.
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Li C, Wang F, Aweya JJ, Yao D, Zheng Z, Huang H, Li S, Zhang Y. Trypsin of Litopenaeus vannamei is required for the generation of hemocyanin-derived peptides. DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2018; 79:95-104. [PMID: 29079148 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2017.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2017] [Revised: 10/22/2017] [Accepted: 10/23/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Hemocyanin is a copper containing respiratory glycoprotein in arthropods and mollusks, which also have multiple functions in vivo. Recent studies have shown that hemocyanin could generate several peptides, which play important roles in shrimp innate immunity. However, how these hemocyanin-derived peptides are generated is still largely unknown. In this study, we report for the first time that the generation of hemocyanin-derived peptides was closely correlated with trypsin expression in shrimp hepatopancreas following infection with different bacteria. RNA interference (RNAi) mediated knockdown of trypsin or treatment with the serine protease inhibitor, aprotinin, resulted in significant decrease in the levels of hemocyanin-derived peptides. Moreover, recombinant trypsin (rTrypsin) was able to hydrolyse hemocynin in vitro with the hydrolysate having a high bacterial agglutination activity while the denatured hemocynin untreated with rTrypsin lost its agglutination activity. Taken together, our current results showed that the generation of hemocyanin-derived peptides correlates with an increase trypsin expression.
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- Changping Li
- Department of Biology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China
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- Department of Biology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China
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- Department of Biology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China
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- Department of Biology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China
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- Department of Biology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China
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- Department of Biology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China
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- Department of Biology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China.
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- Department of Biology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China.
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Wang Z, Sun B, Zhu F. The shrimp hormone receptor acts as an anti-apoptosis and anti-inflammatory factor in innate immunity. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2018; 72:581-592. [PMID: 29128494 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2017.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2017] [Revised: 11/03/2017] [Accepted: 11/06/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Previously, we found that the expression of several genes, including HR, varied in Drosophila melanogaster after white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) infection. In this present study, we further investigated the role of HR in Kuruma shrimp, Marsupenaeus japonicus and determined its anti-apoptosis and anti-inflammation role in the innate immune system. We successfully identified a partial sequence (866 bp in length) of the M. japonicus hormone receptor ligand binding domain (mjHR_LBD/mjHR). The 5' end of mjHR was successfully obtained; the open reading frame (ORF) ran from 33 to 701 bp, and encoded a protein containing 222 amino acids. mjHR belonged to the ligand binding domain of hormone receptors, was most likely part of a nuclear hormone receptor, and shared a close evolutionary relationship with other arthropods, such as insects. mjHR was expressed predominantly in immunity tissues such as gills, hemolymph and the hepatopancreas. WSSV infection could cause the down-regulation of mjHR, while infection with Vibrio alginolyticus could cause significant up-regulation of mjHR. The expression of mjHR was knocked down by dsRNA expressed by an engineered LITMUS 38i-HR plasmid. Virus and bacteria challenge experiment showed that the mortality of WSSV-infected shrimps was elevated in the absence of HR while the mortality of shrimps infected with V. alginolyticus was slightly reduced. Phenoloxidase (PO) activity, phagocytosis and apoptosis were promoted, while superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity was impaired, indicating that mjHR functions in an anti-apoptosis and anti-inflammation manner to prevent shrimp death caused by an over-load of immunity responses. Differences between mjHR expression and mortality change after WSSV or V. alginolyticus infection indicated that there was a different strategy for viruses or bacteria when confronted with the innate immune system.
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- Zhi Wang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, China.
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Sun B, Wang Z, Wang Z, Ma X, Zhu F. A Proteomic Study of Hemocyte Proteins from Mud Crab ( Scylla paramamosain) Infected with White Spot Syndrome Virus or Vibrio alginolyticus. Front Immunol 2017; 8:468. [PMID: 28496442 PMCID: PMC5406513 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2017.00468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2017] [Accepted: 04/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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In this study, we investigated the hemocytes' immune response to white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) or Vibrio alginolyticus infection at the protein level. The differential proteomes from crab hemocytes infected with WSSV or V. alginolyticus were analyzed using the isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantitation approach immediately after infection. Using this approach, we identified 1,799 proteins by their by LC-MS/MS spectra and sequencing data. These included 157 upregulated proteins and 164 downregulated proteins after WSSV infection. Similarly, 243 proteins were determined to be differentially expressed during V. alginolyticus infection, of these, 121 were upregulated and 122 were downregulated after infection. Interestingly, among these differentially expressed proteins, 106 were up- or downregulated significantly in both WSSV and V. alginolyticus infection. Six genes, β-actin, myosin-9, anti-lipopolysaccharide factor isoform 4, anti-lipopolysaccharide factor 4, transketolase-like protein 2-like isoform 1, and sarcoplasmic calcium-binding protein 1 were chosen for further study. The expression of these genes all showed a trend of upregulation at 24 h post-WSSV or V. alginolyticus infection except for myosin-9 in response to WSSV. To confirm the protective effects of the six genes, crabs were injected with specific dsRNAs before WSSV or V. alginolyticus challenge. The results showed that the knockdown of these genes led to an increase in the morbidity and mortality (P < 0.01) rate, and a decrease in infection time in WSSV-infected crabs. During the first 84 h, knockdown of these genes also led to an increase in the morbidity rates in V. alginolyticus -infected crabs, and results of four genes showed a higher mortality rate than that of the control after they were knocked down. This is the first report of the proteome response in crab hemocytes during WSSV or V. alginolyticus infection. These findings will contribute to our understanding of the immune response to WSSV and V. alginolyticus infection in crabs.
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- Baozhen Sun
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, China
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