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González-Fernández C, García-Álvarez MA, Cuesta A. Identification and functional characterization of fish IL-17 receptors suggest important roles in the response to nodavirus infection. MARINE LIFE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 6:252-265. [PMID: 38827125 PMCID: PMC11136934 DOI: 10.1007/s42995-024-00225-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
Abstract
Th17 is a lymphocyte T helper (Th) subpopulation relevant in the control and regulation of the immune response characterized by the production of interleukin (IL)-17. This crucial cytokine family acts through their binding to the IL-17 receptors (IL-17R), having up to six members. Although the biology of fish Th17 is well-recognized, the molecular and functional characterization of IL-17 and IL-17R has been limited. Thus, our aim was to identify and characterize the IL-17R repertory and regulation in the two main Mediterranean cultured fish species, the gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) and the European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). Our in silico results showed the clear identification of six members in each fish species, from IL-17RA to IL-17RE-like, with well-conserved gene structure and protein domains with their human orthologues. All of them showed wide and constitutive transcription in naïve tissues but with highest levels in mucosal tissues, namely skin, gill or intestine. In leucocytes, T mitogens showed the strongest up-regulation in most of the il17 receptors though il17ra resulted in inhibition by most stimulants. Interestingly, in vivo nodavirus infection resulted in alterations on the transcription of il17 receptors. While nodavirus infection led to some increments in the il17ra, il17rb, il17rc and il17rd transcripts in the susceptible European sea bass, many down-regulations were observed in the resistant gilthead seabream. Our data identify the presence and conservation of six coding IL-17R in gilthead seabream and European sea bass as well as their differential regulation in vitro and upon nodavirus infection. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s42995-024-00225-1.
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- Carmen González-Fernández
- Department of Cell Biology and Histology, Faculty of Biology, University of Murcia, 30100 Murcia, Spain
- Laboratoire d’écotoxicologie, Centre de Lyon-Villeurbanne, INRAE, UR RiverLy, 69625 Villeurbanne, France
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- Department of Cell Biology and Histology, Faculty of Biology, University of Murcia, 30100 Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Cell Biology and Histology, Faculty of Biology, University of Murcia, 30100 Murcia, Spain
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Okamura Y, Kono T, Sakai M, Hikima JI. Evolutional perspective and functional characteristics of interleukin-17 in teleosts. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2023; 132:108496. [PMID: 36526158 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2022.108496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Interleukin (IL)-17 is a proinflammatory cytokine and plays essential roles in adaptive and innate immune responses against bacterial and fungal infections. Especially in mammalian mucosal tissues, it is well known that innate immune responses via IL-17A and IL-17F, such as the production of antimicrobial peptides, are very important for microbiota control. In contrast, interesting insights into the functions of IL-17 have recently been reported in several teleost species, although little research has been conducted on teleost IL-17. In the present review, we focused on current insights on teleost IL-17 and speculated on the different or consensus parts of teleost IL-17 signaling compared to that of mammals. This review focuses on the role of teleost IL-17 in intestinal immunity. We expect that this review will encourage a further understanding of the roles and importance of IL-17 signaling in teleosts.
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- Yo Okamura
- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98109, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan.
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Mu P, Huo J, Li X, Li W, Li X, Ao J, Chen X. IL-2 Signaling Couples the MAPK and mTORC1 Axes to Promote T Cell Proliferation and Differentiation in Teleosts. JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY (BALTIMORE, MD. : 1950) 2022; 208:1616-1631. [PMID: 35321881 DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.2100764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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IL-2 is a pleiotropic cytokine that is critical for T cell immunity. Although the IL-2-mediated regulation of T cell immunity in mammals is relatively well understood, it remains largely unknown whether and how IL-2 regulates T cell immunity in lower vertebrates. To address this knowledge gap, we investigated the role played by IL-2 in the regulation of T cell response, as well as the associated underlying mechanisms in a teleost fish, large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea). We found that large yellow croaker (L. crocea) IL-2 (LcIL-2) significantly promoted T cell proliferation both in vivo and in vitro; significantly induced the differentiation of Th1, Th2, regulatory T, and cytotoxic T cells while inhibiting Th17 differentiation; and participated in the elimination of invading pathogenic bacteria. Mechanistically, the binding of LcIL-2 to its heterotrimer receptor complex (LcIL-15Rα/LcIL-2Rβ/Lcγc) triggered the conserved JAK-STAT5 pathway, which in turn regulated the expression of genes involved in T cell expansion, differentiation, and biological function. The MAPK and mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) axes, which are involved in TCR-mediated signaling, were also required for LcIL-2-mediated T cell response. Collectively, our results demonstrated that fish IL-2 plays a comprehensive regulatory role in T cell response and highlighted the complex and delicate network regulating T cell-driven immune response. We propose that T cell immunity is regulated by the interplay between TCR signaling and cytokine signaling, and that this basic strategy evolved before the emergence of the tetrapod lineage. Our findings provide valuable insights into the regulatory mechanisms underlying T cell response in teleosts.
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- Pengfei Mu
- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Marine Biogenetic Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen, China; and
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Marine Biogenetic Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen, China; and
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biogenetic Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen, China; and
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China;
- Key Laboratory of Marine Biogenetic Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen, China; and
- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, China
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Zou PF, Li KQ, Li Y, Shen YJ, Zhang ZP, Wang YL. Molecular cloning and functional characterization of RIP1 in large yellow croaker Larimichthys crocea. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2022; 122:386-398. [PMID: 35181446 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2022.02.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Receptor interacting protein 1 (RIP1) plays important roles not only in cell-death pathways but also in host innate immune responses. In the present study, a RIP1 ortholog named Lc-RIP1 was cloned and characterized in large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea). The open reading frame (ORF) of Lc-RIP1 is 2,046 bp, encoding a protein of 681 amino acids (aa), with an N-terminal kinase domain, an RHIM domain, and a C-terminal death domain. Subcellular localization analysis revealed that Lc-RIP1 was a cytosolic protein, which was broadly expressed in examined tissues/organs, and could be up-regulated under poly I:C, LPS, PGN, and Pseudomonas plecoglossicida stimulation in vivo based on qRT-PCR analysis. Notably, Lc-RIP1 could induce NF-κB, but not IRF3, IRF7 or type I IFN promoter activation. In addition, Lc-RIP1 overexpression could enhance Lc-MAVS, Lc-TRAF3, and Lc-TRAF6 mediated NF-κB promoter activation, and also Lc-TRIF and Lc-MAVS mediated IRF3 promoter activation, whereas suppress Lc-TRIF mediated NF-κB and type I IFN promoter activation, as well as Lc-TRAF3 and Lc-IRF3 mediated IRF3 promoter activation, Lc-IRF3 mediated type I IFN promoter activation and Lc-IRF7 mediated IRF7 promoter activation. These results collectively indicated that Lc-RIP1 function importantly in regulation of host innate immune signaling.
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- Peng Fei Zou
- Key Laboratory of Healthy Mariculture for the East China Sea, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Fisheries College, Jimei University, Xiamen, Fujian Province, 361021, China.
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- College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian Province, 361102, China
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- Key Laboratory of Estuarine Ecological Security and Environmental Health, Tan Kah Kee College, Xiamen University, Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, 363105, China.
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- College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian Province, 361102, China
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- College of Animal Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350002, China; State Key Laboratory of Large Yellow Croaker Breeding, Ningde Fufa Fisheries Company Limited, Ningde, Fujian Province, 352103, China
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- Key Laboratory of Healthy Mariculture for the East China Sea, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Fisheries College, Jimei University, Xiamen, Fujian Province, 361021, China; State Key Laboratory of Large Yellow Croaker Breeding, Ningde Fufa Fisheries Company Limited, Ningde, Fujian Province, 352103, China
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Mu P, Huo J, Sun M, Chen X, Ao J. Identification and expression analysis of IL-2 receptors in large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea). FISH AND SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY REPORTS 2021; 2:100008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fsirep.2021.100008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Revised: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Transcriptome analysis revealed multiple immune processes and energy metabolism pathways involved in the defense response of the large yellow croaker Larimichthys crocea against Pseudomonas plecoglossicida. COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY. PART D, GENOMICS & PROTEOMICS 2021; 40:100886. [PMID: 34418783 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbd.2021.100886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea) aquaculture industry is suffering substantial financial losses caused by visceral white nodules disease resulting from Pseudomonas plecoglossicida infection. However, how L. crocea responds to P. plecoglossicida infection remains largely unknown. Here, we characterized the changes in the mRNA profile in the spleen of L. crocea upon P. plecoglossicida infection and explored the related defensive strategies. Sample clustering analysis and qRT-PCR indicated that P. plecoglossicida induced profound and reproducible transcriptome remodeling in the L. crocea spleen. Many innate immune-related genes, such as IL-17 signaling molecules, chemokines and chemokine receptors, complement components, TLR5 signaling molecules, and antimicrobial peptide hepcidins (Hamps), were upregulated by P. plecoglossicida and may play important roles in the L. crocea defense against P. plecoglossicida. The antibacterial activity of Hamp2-5 against P. plecoglossicida was further confirmed by using synthetic mature peptide of Hamp2-5. Additionally, significant enrichment of "Glycolysis/Gluconeogenesis", "Citrate cycle" and "Oxidative phosphorylation" pathways and a significant upregulation of all 6 rate-limiting enzyme genes (HK1, PFK, PKM, CS, IDH2, DLST) in the Glycolysis and Citrate cycle pathways in P. plecoglossicida-infected fish suggested that ATP synthesis may be accelerated to ensure energy supply in response to pathogenic infection. Altogether, our results not only identified the key immune-related genes and immune pathways that participated in the defense response of L. crocea against P. plecoglossicida, but also revealed a novel defensive strategy involving ATP synthesis in this species.
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Harada N, Okamura Y, Kono T, Sakai M, Hikima JI. Identification of two interleukin 17 receptor C (IL-17RC) genes and their binding activities to three IL-17A/F ligands in the Japanese medaka, Oryzias latipes. DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2021; 124:104179. [PMID: 34171369 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2021.104179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In mammals, interleukin (IL)-17 receptor C (IL-17RC) and IL-17RA mediate IL-17A and IL-17F signaling to produce mucin, antimicrobial peptides, and maintain healthy intestinal flora. However, IL-17RC signaling in fish remains unclear. In this study, three il17rc transcripts (il17rca1, il17rca2, and il17rcb) from the Japanese medaka (Oryzias latipes) were cloned; il17rca1 and il17rca2 mRNAs were alternatively spliced from il17rca pre-mRNA as transcript variants. The il17rca and il17rcb genes were located on chromosomes 7 and 5, respectively. Teleost clades containing medaka il17rca and il17rcb clustered separately from the tetrapod clade. In adult tissues, il17rca1 expression was significantly higher than il17rca2 and il17rcb. Conversely, il17rcb expression was significantly higher in embryos and larvae. These expression patterns changed following infection with Edwardsiella piscicida and Aeromonas hydrophila. Furthermore, an immunoprecipitation assay using recombinant IL-17RCs and rIL-17A/Fs suggested that, in teleosts, three ligands could function in signaling through two IL-17RCs.
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- Nanaki Harada
- International Course of Agriculture, Graduate School of Agriculture, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, 889-2192, Japan
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- Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Agriculture and Engineering, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, 889-2192, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, 889-2192, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, 889-2192, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, 889-2192, Japan.
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Wei Z, Li X, Li W, Fu Q, Mu Y, Chen X. Molecular characterization and role in virus infection of Beclin-1 in large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea). FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2021; 116:30-41. [PMID: 34147615 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2021.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2021] [Revised: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Beclin-1, the ortholog of yeast autophagy-related gene 6 (Atg6), has a central role in autophagy, which has been linked to diverse biological processes including immunity, development, tumor suppression, and lifespan extension. However, understanding of function of fish Beclin-1 is limited now. In this study, the complete Beclin-1 cDNA of large yellow croaker Larimichthys crocea (LcBeclin-1) was cloned, whose open reading frame (ORF) is 1344 bp long and encodes a protein of 447 amino acids (aa). The deduced LcBeclin-1 possesses a typical Bcl-2 homology domain 3(BH3) and an APG6 domain that contains a central coiled-coil domain (CCD, residues 174 to 231) and a C-terminal evolutionarily conserved domain (ECD, residues 241 to 334). LcBeclin-1 shared a high amino acid identity of 81.66-98.66% with reported Beclin-1 molecules from other vertebrate species. LcBeclin-1 gene was constitutively expressed in all tissues tested, with the highest levels in heart. LcBeclin-1 transcripts were also detected in primary head kidney granulocytes (PKGs), primary head kidney macrophages (PKMs), primary head kidney leukocytes (PKLs), and large yellow croaker head kidney cell line (LYCK), and were significantly upregulated by poly (I:C) in PKMs and LYCK cells. Subcellular localization showed that LcBeclin-1 was evenly distributed in the cytoplasm and nucleus of LYCK cells. Overexpression of LcBeclin-1 significantly increased the replication of SVCV, as evidenced by increased severity of the cytopathic effects, enhanced viral titre, and upregulated transcriptional levels of viral genes. Further studies showed that LcBeclin-1 induced the occurrence of autophagy in LYCK cells. Additionally, LcBeclin-1 also decreased the expression levels of large yellow croaker interferons (IFNs; IFNc, IFNd, and IFNh), interferon regulatory factor 3 (IRF3) and IRF7, IFN-stimulated genes (ISGs; Mx, PKR, and Viperin) in LYCK cells. All these data suggest that LcBeclin-1 promoted the viral replication possibly by inducing autophagy or negatively modulating IFN response, which will help us to further understand the function of fish Beclin-1.
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- Zuyun Wei
- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), Zhuhai, 519000, China.
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Xue T, Liu Y, Cao M, Zhang X, Fu Q, Yang N, Li C. Genome-wide identification of interleukin-17 (IL-17) / interleukin-17 receptor (IL- 17R) in turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) and expression pattern analysis after Vibrio anguillarum infection. DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2021; 121:104070. [PMID: 33757802 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2021.104070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2020] [Revised: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Interleukin-17 (IL-17) is a cytokine secreted by a variety of immune cells that plays an important role in host defense against pathogens. IL-17 usually activates downstream immune signaling pathway by binding to heterodimeric or homodimeric complex formed by IL-17 receptors (IL-17R). Describing the characteristics, tissue distribution of IL-17 and IL-17 receptor family members and their expression after pathogen infection will provide a reference for host defense against disease of turbot. In this study, six IL-17 family members and nine IL-17 receptor family members were identified by analyzing the turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) genome. Different from other vertebrates, most members of the IL-17 receptor family own two copies. Protein structure analysis showed that the six IL-17 family members contained typical "IL-17" domains, and the nine IL-17 receptor family members contained typical "SEFIR domain" or "IL17_R_N domain". Syntenic analysis revealed that all IL-17s and IL-17Rs were chromosomally conserved compared with other fish. The phylogenetic analysis further confirmed the evolutionary conservatism of different copies of IL-17C and IL-17Rs. Tissue distribution results showed that IL-17 and IL-17R genes were highly expressed in immune-related tissues. The expression of IL-17C and its receptor in the mucosal immune tissues after infection with V. anguillarum were analyzed subsequently, which were significantly increased in the skin. The results are consistent with previous studies showing that IL-17 and IL-17 receptor play an important role in promoting innate immune response.
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- Ting Xue
- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China.
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Valenzuela L, Pacheco S, Rincón G, Pavez L, Lam N, Hernández AJ, Dantagnan P, González F, Jilberto F, Ravanal MC, Ramos C, Garcia H, Araneda C, Ulloa PE. Intestinal Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Enrichment of Genes Associated with Immune and Lipid Mechanisms, Favoring Soybean Meal Tolerance in High-Growth Zebrafish ( Danio Rerio). Genes (Basel) 2021; 12:genes12050700. [PMID: 34066767 PMCID: PMC8151431 DOI: 10.3390/genes12050700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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The molecular mechanisms underlying fish tolerance to soybean meal (SBM) remain unclear. Identifying these mechanisms would be beneficial, as this trait favors growth. Two fish replicates from 19 experimental families were fed fishmeal-(100FM) or SBM-based diets supplemented with saponin (50SBM + 2SPN) from juvenile to adult stages. Individuals were selected from families with a genotype-by-environment interaction higher (HG-50SBM + 2SPN, 170 ± 18 mg) or lower (LG-50SBM + 2SPN, 76 ± 10 mg) weight gain on 50SBM + 2SPN for intestinal transcriptomic analysis. A histological evaluation confirmed middle intestinal inflammation in the LG- vs. HG-50SBM + 2SPN group. Enrichment analysis of 665 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) identified pathways associated with immunity and lipid metabolism. Genes linked to intestinal immunity were downregulated in HG fish (mpx, cxcr3.2, cftr, irg1l, itln2, sgk1, nup61l, il22), likely dampening inflammatory responses. Conversely, genes involved in retinol signaling were upregulated (rbp4, stra6, nr2f5), potentially favoring growth by suppressing insulin responses. Genes associated with lipid metabolism were upregulated, including key components of the SREBP (mbtps1, elov5l, elov6l) and cholesterol catabolism (cyp46a1), as well as the downregulation of cyp7a1. These results strongly suggest that transcriptomic changes in lipid metabolism mediate SBM tolerance. Genotypic variations in DEGs may become biomarkers for improving early selection of fish tolerant to SMB or others plant-based diets.
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- Luis Valenzuela
- Omics Lab, Villavicencio 378, Oficina 32, Santiago 8320164, Chile;
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- Programa de Doctorado en Inmunología y Microbiología, Universidad San Sebastian, Lota 2465, Santiago 7510157, Chile;
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- Zoetis, VMRD Genetics R&D, 333 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA;
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- Núcleo de Investigaciones Aplicadas en Ciencias Veterinarias y Agronómicas, Universidad de Las Américas, Avenida Manuel Montt 948, Santiago 7500975, Chile; (L.P.); (F.G.); (C.R.)
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- Departamento de Producción Animal, Facultad de Ciencias Agronómicas, Universidad de Chile, Santa Rosa 11315, Santiago 8820808, Chile; (N.L.); (F.J.); (C.A.)
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- Laboratorio de Nutrición y Fisiología de Peces, Núcleo de Investigación en Producción Alimentaria, Departamento de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Acuícolas, Facultad de Recursos Naturales, Universidad Católica de Temuco, Temuco 4780000, Chile; (A.J.H.); (P.D.)
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- Laboratorio de Nutrición y Fisiología de Peces, Núcleo de Investigación en Producción Alimentaria, Departamento de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Acuícolas, Facultad de Recursos Naturales, Universidad Católica de Temuco, Temuco 4780000, Chile; (A.J.H.); (P.D.)
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- Núcleo de Investigaciones Aplicadas en Ciencias Veterinarias y Agronómicas, Universidad de Las Américas, Avenida Manuel Montt 948, Santiago 7500975, Chile; (L.P.); (F.G.); (C.R.)
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- Departamento de Producción Animal, Facultad de Ciencias Agronómicas, Universidad de Chile, Santa Rosa 11315, Santiago 8820808, Chile; (N.L.); (F.J.); (C.A.)
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de los Alimentos (ICYTAL), Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias y Alimentarias, Universidad Austral de Chile, Avda. Julio Sarrazín s/n, Isla Teja, Valdivia 5090000, Chile;
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- Núcleo de Investigaciones Aplicadas en Ciencias Veterinarias y Agronómicas, Universidad de Las Américas, Avenida Manuel Montt 948, Santiago 7500975, Chile; (L.P.); (F.G.); (C.R.)
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- Laboratorios Diagnofruit Ltd.a., Depto. Fitopatología Molecular, Santiago 7770273, Chile;
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- Departamento de Producción Animal, Facultad de Ciencias Agronómicas, Universidad de Chile, Santa Rosa 11315, Santiago 8820808, Chile; (N.L.); (F.J.); (C.A.)
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- Núcleo de Investigaciones Aplicadas en Ciencias Veterinarias y Agronómicas, Universidad de Las Américas, Avenida Manuel Montt 948, Santiago 7500975, Chile; (L.P.); (F.G.); (C.R.)
- Departamento de Producción Animal, Facultad de Ciencias Agronómicas, Universidad de Chile, Santa Rosa 11315, Santiago 8820808, Chile; (N.L.); (F.J.); (C.A.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +56-222-531-129
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Wei X, Li C, Zhang Y, Li K, Li J, Ai K, Li K, Zhang J, Yang J. Fish NF‐κB couples TCR and IL‐17 signals to regulate ancestral T‐cell immune response against bacterial infection. FASEB J 2021; 35:e21457. [DOI: 10.1096/fj.202002393rr] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Revised: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Xiumei Wei
- State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research School of Life Sciences East China Normal University Shanghai China
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- State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research School of Life Sciences East China Normal University Shanghai China
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- State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research School of Life Sciences East China Normal University Shanghai China
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- State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research School of Life Sciences East China Normal University Shanghai China
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- State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research School of Life Sciences East China Normal University Shanghai China
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- State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research School of Life Sciences East China Normal University Shanghai China
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- State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research School of Life Sciences East China Normal University Shanghai China
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- State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research School of Life Sciences East China Normal University Shanghai China
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- State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research School of Life Sciences East China Normal University Shanghai China
- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology Qingdao China
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Konczal M, Ellison AR, Phillips KP, Radwan J, Mohammed RS, Cable J, Chadzinska M. RNA-Seq analysis of the guppy immune response against Gyrodactylus bullatarudis infection. Parasite Immunol 2020; 42:e12782. [PMID: 32738163 DOI: 10.1111/pim.12782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Revised: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Gyrodactylids are ubiquitous ectoparasites of teleost fish, but our understanding of the host immune response against them is fragmentary. Here, we used RNA-Seq to investigate genes involved in the primary response to infection with Gyrodactylus bullatarudis on the skin of guppies, Poecilia reticulata, an important evolutionary model, but also one of the most common fish in the global ornamental trade. Analysis of differentially expressed genes identified several immune-related categories, including IL-17 signalling pathway and Th17 cell differentiation, cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction, chemokine signalling pathway, NOD-like receptor signalling pathway, natural killer cell-mediated cytotoxicity and pathways involved in antigen recognition, processing and presentation. Components of both the innate and the adaptive immune responses play a role in response to gyrodactylid infection. Genes involved in IL-17/Th17 response were particularly enriched among differentially expressed genes, suggesting a significant role for this pathway in fish responses to ectoparasites. Our results revealed a sizable list of genes potentially involved in the teleost-gyrodactylid immune response.
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- Mateusz Konczal
- Evolutionary Biology Group, Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
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- School of Natural Sciences, Bangor University, Bangor, UK
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- Evolutionary Biology Group, Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland.,Marine Institute, Furnace, Newport, Ireland.,School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Evolutionary Biology Group, Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, The University of the West Indies Zoology Museum, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
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- School of Biosciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Department of Evolutionary Immunology, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
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Mao X, Tian Y, Wen H, Liu Y, Sun Y, Yanglang A, Li Y. Effects of Vibrio harveyi infection on serum biochemical parameters and expression profiles of interleukin-17 (IL-17) / interleukin-17 receptor (IL-17R) genes in spotted sea bass. DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2020; 110:103731. [PMID: 32387558 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2020.103731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 05/02/2020] [Accepted: 05/02/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Vibrio harveyi is regarded as serious pathogen for marine fishes. To evaluate the physiological responses of spotted sea bass (Lateolabrax maculatus) after V. harveyi infection, four biochemical biomarkers including alanine amino transferase (ALT), albumin (ALB), total protein (TP) and glucose (GLU) were measured in serum. Our results showed that V. harveyi infection significantly influenced the concentration of ALT, ALB and GLU. Additionally, five interleukin-17 (IL-17) and five IL-17 receptors (IL-17R) genes were identified in spotted sea bass and their gene structures were characterized. Furthermore, the expression patterns of IL-17 and IL-17R genes were determined by qPCR in liver, intestine, spleen and head kidney after V. harveyi infection. All IL-17 and IL-17R genes exhibited time- and tissue-dependent expressions. Several tested genes were dramatically induced by V. harveyi treatment, particularly IL-17A/F1 in liver and head kidney, IL-17A/F2 in head kidney, IL-17RC in spleen with more than 10-fold increases, which suggested their potential essential roles against bacterial infection.
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- Xuebin Mao
- Key Laboratory of Mariculture (Ocean University of China), Ministry of Education, Qingdao, 266003, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Mariculture (Ocean University of China), Ministry of Education, Qingdao, 266003, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Mariculture (Ocean University of China), Ministry of Education, Qingdao, 266003, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Mariculture (Ocean University of China), Ministry of Education, Qingdao, 266003, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Mariculture (Ocean University of China), Ministry of Education, Qingdao, 266003, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Mariculture (Ocean University of China), Ministry of Education, Qingdao, 266003, PR China; Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Health Management, Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand
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- Key Laboratory of Mariculture (Ocean University of China), Ministry of Education, Qingdao, 266003, PR China.
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Aramburu O, Ceballos F, Casanova A, Le Moan A, Hemmer-Hansen J, Bekkevold D, Bouza C, Martínez P. Genomic Signatures After Five Generations of Intensive Selective Breeding: Runs of Homozygosity and Genetic Diversity in Representative Domestic and Wild Populations of Turbot ( Scophthalmus maximus). Front Genet 2020; 11:296. [PMID: 32346384 PMCID: PMC7169425 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2020.00296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2019] [Accepted: 03/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Massive genotyping of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) has opened opportunities for analyzing the way in which selection shapes genomes. Artificial or natural selection usually leaves genomic signatures associated with selective sweeps around the responsible locus. Strong selective sweeps are most often identified either by lower genetic diversity than the genomic average and/or islands of runs of homozygosity (ROHi). Here, we conducted an analysis of selective sweeps in turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) using two SNP datasets from a Northeastern Atlantic population (36 individuals) and a domestic broodstock (46 individuals). Twenty-six families (∼ 40 offspring per family) from this broodstock and three SNP datasets applying differing filtering criteria were used to adjust ROH calling parameters. The best-fitted genomic inbreeding estimate (FROH) was obtained by the sum of ROH longer than 1 Mb, called using a 21,615 SNP panel, a sliding window of 37 SNPs and one heterozygous SNP per window allowed. These parameters were used to obtain the ROHi distribution in the domestic and wild populations (49 and 0 ROHi, respectively). Regions with higher and lower genetic diversity within each population were obtained using sliding windows of 37 SNPs. Furthermore, those regions were mapped in the turbot genome against previously reported genetic markers associated with QTL (Quantitative Trait Loci) and outlier loci for domestic or natural selection to identify putative selective sweeps. Out of the 319 and 278 windows surpassing the suggestive pooled heterozygosity thresholds (ZHp) in the wild and domestic population, respectively, 78 and 54 were retained under more restrictive ZHp criteria. A total of 116 suggestive windows (representing 19 genomic regions) were linked to either QTL for production traits, or outliers for divergent or balancing selection. Twenty-four of them (representing 3 genomic regions) were retained under stricter ZHp thresholds. Eleven QTL/outlier markers were exclusively found in suggestive regions of the domestic broodstock, 7 in the wild population and one in both populations; one (broodstock) and two (wild) of those were found in significant regions retained under more restrictive ZHp criteria in the broodstock and the wild population, respectively. Genome mining and functional enrichment within regions associated with selective sweeps disclosed relevant genes and pathways related to aquaculture target traits, including growth and immune-related pathways, metabolism and response to hypoxia, which showcases how this genome atlas of genetic diversity can be a valuable resource to look for candidate genes related to natural or artificial selection in turbot populations.
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- Oscar Aramburu
- Department of Zoology, Genetics and Physical Anthropology, Faculty of Veterinary, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain.,Instituto de Acuicultura, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Zoology, Genetics and Physical Anthropology, Faculty of Veterinary, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain.,Instituto de Acuicultura, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- National Institute of Aquatic Resources, Technical University of Denmark, Silkeborg, Denmark
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- National Institute of Aquatic Resources, Technical University of Denmark, Silkeborg, Denmark
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- National Institute of Aquatic Resources, Technical University of Denmark, Silkeborg, Denmark
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- Department of Zoology, Genetics and Physical Anthropology, Faculty of Veterinary, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain.,Instituto de Acuicultura, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Zoology, Genetics and Physical Anthropology, Faculty of Veterinary, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain.,Instituto de Acuicultura, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Li Q, Chen Y, Xu L, Yang Y, Wen Q, Gu L, Ao J, Chen X. Identification and bioactivity of a granulocyte colony-stimulating factor a homologue from large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea). FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2020; 98:167-175. [PMID: 31917321 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2020.01.003] [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: 12/06/2019] [Revised: 12/30/2019] [Accepted: 01/01/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (GCSF) is a growth factor that drives the proliferation and differentiation of granulocytes and monocytes/macrophages. Currently, two copies of GCSF, named GCSFa and GCSFb, have been identified in teleost fish, but data on the functions and signal pathways of these fish GCSFs are still limited. In the present study, a GCSFa homologue (LcGCSFa) was identified from large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea). The open reading frame (ORF) of LcGCSFa is 636 bp long and encodes a protein of 211 amino acids (aa), with a 19-aa signal peptide and a typical IL-6 domain, conserved in fish GCSF sequences. The phylogenetic analysis showed that LcGCSFa clustered with other fish GCSFa homologues. LcGCSFa was constitutively expressed in all tissues tested and significantly up-regulated in head kidney and spleen by Vibrio alginolyticus or poly(I:C). LcGCSFa transcripts were also detected in primary head kidney leucocytes (PKL), primary head kidney macrophages (PKM), and primary head kidney granulocytes (PKG), and significantly up-regulated in PKL and PKG by LPS or poly(I:C). These data indicated that LcGCSFa may be involved in the immune responses induced by bacterium and virus. The recombinant LcGCSFa protein (rLcGCSFa) produced in Pichia pastoris promoted the proliferation of PKL both in vivo and in vitro. Furthermore, rLcGCSFa significantly increased both transcription and phosphorylation levels of the signal transducers and activators of transcription (STAT) proteins (LcSTAT3 and LcSTAT5) in PKL, which are required for the GCSF-dependent proliferation. These results showed that LcGCSFa may promote the proliferation of PKL via the activation of LcSTAT3 and LcSTAT5, suggesting a conserved role across vertebrate GCSFs.
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- Qiuhua Li
- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China; Key Laboratory of Marine Biogenetic Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen, 361005, China; College of Ocean and Earth Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biogenetic Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biogenetic Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen, 361005, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China; Key Laboratory of Marine Biogenetic Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen, 361005, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), Zhuhai, 519000, China.
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Xu L, Chen Y, Li Q, He T, Chen X. Molecular cloning. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2020; 98:981-987. [PMID: 31678189 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2019.10.064] [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: 09/24/2019] [Revised: 10/28/2019] [Accepted: 10/29/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Transcription factor c-Jun is a member of AP-1 transcription complex that can be induced by various pathogens and plays a broad regulatory role in vertebrate immune response. In this study, the complete c-Jun cDNA of large yellow croaker Larimichthys crocea (Lcc-Jun) was cloned, whose open reading frame (ORF) is 984 bp long and encodes a protein of 327 amino acids (aa). The deduced Lcc-Jun protein contains three highly conserved domains, a transactivation domain (TAD, Met1-His118), a DNA binding domain (DBD, Lys218-Arg243), and a Leucine zipper domain (LZD, Leu271-Leu299), as found in other specie c-Jun. Lcc-Jun was constitutively expressed in all examined tissues, with the higher levels in blood, heart, and head kidney. Its transcripts were not only induced in spleen and head kidney by poly (I: C) or LPS, but also up-regulated in primary head kidney leukocytes (PKL), macrophages (PKM), and granulocytes (PKG), suggesting that Lcc-Jun may be involved in immune responses induced by poly (I: C), a viral mimic, and LPS, a Gram-negative bacterial component. Overexpression of Lcc-Jun in PKL increased the expression of cytokines and transcription factors involved in T helper 1 (Th1: TNF-α, IFN-γ, and T-bet) and Th2 (IL-4/13 A/B, IL-6, and GATA3) cell development and differentiation, suggesting that Lcc-Jun may play a role in regulation of Th1/Th2 cell response. These results therefore led us to suggest that the c-Jun-mediated signaling pathways may have an important immune-modulatory function in teleost fish.
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- Libing Xu
- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China; College of Ocean and Earth Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China; Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266071, China.
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Okamura Y, Morimoto N, Sawada S, Kono T, Hikima JI, Sakai M. Molecular characterization and expression of two interleukin-17 receptor A genes on different chromosomes in Japanese medaka, Oryzias latipes. Comp Biochem Physiol B Biochem Mol Biol 2020; 240:110386. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpb.2019.110386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2019] [Revised: 11/03/2019] [Accepted: 11/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Zou PF, Shen JJ, Li Y, Yan Q, Zou ZH, Zhang ZP, Wang YL. Molecular cloning and functional characterization of TRIF in large yellow croaker Larimichthys crocea. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2019; 91:108-121. [PMID: 31091461 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2019.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2019] [Revised: 05/03/2019] [Accepted: 05/06/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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As an adaptor in Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling pathway, Toll/interleukin-1 receptor (TIR) domain containing adaptor inducing interferon-β (TRIF) mediates downstream signaling cascades and plays important roles in host innate immune responses. In the present study, a TRIF ortholog named Lc-TRIF was identified in large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea). Sequence comparison analysis revealed that Lc-TRIF has a conserved TIR domain but without TRAF6 binding motif. The genome structure of Lc-TRIF is conserved, with two exons and one intron. Syntenic comparison showed that the loci of fish TRIF was different from that in mammals or birds, and TRAM was absent in the genomes of fish, amphibians, and birds, but present in mammals and reptiles. Expression analysis revealed that Lc-TRIF was broadly expressed in examined organs/tissues, with the highest expression level in gill and weakest in brain, and could be up-regulated under poly I:C, LPS, PGN, and Pseudomonas plecoglossicida stimulation. Fluorescence microscopy results showed that Lc-TRIF exhibited a global localization throughout the entire cell including the nucleus in HEK 293T cells. Additionally, luciferase assays demonstrated that Lc-TRIF expression could significantly induce NF-κB, type I IFN, IRF3 as well as IRF7 promoter activation. These results collectively indicated that Lc-TRIF was function in host antiviral and antibacterial responses via NF-κB and IRF3/7 related signaling pathway.
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- Peng Fei Zou
- College of Fisheries, Jimei University, Xiamen, Fujian Province, 361021, China
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- College of Fisheries, Jimei University, Xiamen, Fujian Province, 361021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Estuarine Ecological Security and Environmental Health, Tan Kah Kee College, Xiamen University, Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, 363105, China
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- College of Fisheries, Jimei University, Xiamen, Fujian Province, 361021, China
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- College of Fisheries, Jimei University, Xiamen, Fujian Province, 361021, China
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- College of Animal Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350002, China
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- College of Fisheries, Jimei University, Xiamen, Fujian Province, 361021, China.
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Li Q, Xu L, Ao J, Ai C, Chen X. Identification and bioactivity of a granulocyte colony-stimulating factor b homologue from large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea). FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2019; 90:20-29. [PMID: 31009809 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2019.04.048] [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: 02/06/2019] [Revised: 03/27/2019] [Accepted: 04/13/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (GCSF) is a pleiotropic cytokine that plays a key role in regulation of hematopoiesis, innate and adaptive immune responses in mammals. However, bioactivity of GCSF in teleost fish remains largely unknown. In this study, a GCSFb homologue from large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea) (LcGCSFb) was cloned by RACE-PCR techniques. The open reading frame (ORF) of LcGCSFb is 603 bp long and encoded a protein precursor of 200 amino acids (aa), with a 19-aa signal peptide and a 181-aa mature peptide. In healthy fish, the LcGCSFb was constitutively expressed in all examined tissues, with the highest levels in mucous tissues, such as gills, intestine, and stomach. Its transcripts in head kidney, spleen, gills, intestine and stomach were significantly induced by Vibrio alginolyticus challenge. LcGCSFb transcripts were also detected in primary head kidney leukocytes (PKL), primary head kidney macrophages (PKM), primary head kidney granulocytes (PKG) and head kidney cell line (LYCK), and markedly upregulated by inactivated V. alginolyticus. These data suggested that LcGCSFb may play a role in immune response against bacterial infection. In vivo administration of recombinant LcGCSFb protein (rLcGCSFb) significantly upregulated the expression levels of the inflammatory cytokines (IL-6 and TNFα), and transcription factor C/EBPβ, which is required for proliferation of neutrophils. Furthermore, rLcGCSFb showed an ability to strengthen the phagocytosis of PKL in vitro. Taken together, LcGCSFb may be involved in antibacterial immunity via promoting the inflammatory response and the phagocytic activity of leukocytes. To our knowledge, this is the first report on immunoregulatory roles of GCSF in teleost.
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- Qiuhua Li
- College of Ocean and Earth Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China; Key Laboratory of Marine Biogenetic Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, State Oceanic Administration, Xiamen, 361005, China; Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biogenetic Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, State Oceanic Administration, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- College of Ocean and Earth Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biogenetic Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, State Oceanic Administration, Xiamen, 361005, China; Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266071, China; Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
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Tang D, Wu S, Luo K, Yuan H, Gao W, Zhu D, Zhang W, Xu Q. Sequence characterization and expression pattern analysis of six kinds of IL-17 family genes in the Asian swamp eel (Monopterus albus). FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2019; 89:257-270. [PMID: 30922887 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2019.03.050] [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: 12/18/2018] [Revised: 03/20/2019] [Accepted: 03/22/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Interleukin-17 (IL-17) is an important cytokine that plays a critical role in the inflammatory response and host defense against extracellular pathogens. In the present study, six novel IL-17 family genes (MaIL-17) were identified by analyzing Asian swamp eel (Monopterus albus) genome. Sequence analysis revealed that the MaIL-17 family genes shared similar features, comprising a signal peptide, an IL-17 superfamily region, and four conserved cysteines. Phylogenetic analysis showed that the MaIL-17 genes were clustered together with their corresponding IL-17 genes from other species. The similarity and identity of all IL-17 family genes indicated that the MaIL-17 genes are conserved among teleosts, while Ma-IL-17D is more conserved than the other Ma-IL-17s. Except for MaIL-17A/F3 and MaIL-17D, all MaIL-17s shared the same genomic structure as the genes from other fish, namely three exons and two introns. The MaIL-17s showed conserved synteny among fish, and we found that the MaIL-17D locus has a more conserved syntenic relationship with the loci from other fish and humans. These results demonstrated that MaIL-17D and human IL-17D might have evolved from a common ancestral gene and subsequently diverged. The analysis of swamp eel reference genes revealed that EEF1A1 (encoding eukaryotic translation elongation factor 1 alpha 1) was an ideal reference gene for accurate real-time qRT-PCR normalization in the swamp eel. The MaIL-17 genes are widely distributed throughout tissues, suggesting that MaIL-17s carry out their biological functions in immune and non-immune tissues compartments. The transcript of Ma-IL17s exhibited different fold changes in head kidney cells in response to Aeromonas veronii phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) and polyinosinic:polycytidylic acid (poly I:C) challenge, showing that MaIL-17A/F1 has stronger antiviral activities compared with other MaIL-17 family genes, and that MaIL-17A/F3 and MaIL-17A/F2 possess stronger effects against extracellular pathogens compared with the others; however, MaIL-17C2 and MaIL-17D may play vital roles during pathogen infection. The differential immune responses of these genes to Aeromonas veronii, PMA and poly I:C implied distinct mechanisms of host defense against extracellular pathogens.
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- Dongdong Tang
- School of Animal Science, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, 434020, China; Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Disease Control, Ministry of Agriculture, China
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- School of Animal Science, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, 434020, China
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- School of Animal Science, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, 434020, China
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- School of Animal Science, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, 434020, China
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- School of Animal Science, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, 434020, China
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- School of Animal Science, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, 434020, China
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- School of Animal Science, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, 434020, China
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- School of Animal Science, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, 434020, China; Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Disease Control, Ministry of Agriculture, China.
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Maekawa S, Wang PC, Chen SC. Comparative Study of Immune Reaction Against Bacterial Infection From Transcriptome Analysis. Front Immunol 2019; 10:153. [PMID: 30804945 PMCID: PMC6370674 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2019.00153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2018] [Accepted: 01/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Transcriptome analysis is a powerful tool that enables a deep understanding of complicated physiological pathways, including immune responses. RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq)-based transcriptome analysis and various bioinformatics tools have also been used to study non-model animals, including aquaculture species for which reference genomes are not available. Rapid developments in these techniques have not only accelerated investigations into the process of pathogenic infection and defense strategies in fish, but also used to identify immunity-related genes in fish. These findings will contribute to fish immunotherapy for the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections through the design of more specific and effective immune stimulants, adjuvants, and vaccines. Until now, there has been little information regarding the universality and diversity of immune reactions against pathogenic infection in fish. Therefore, one of the aims of this paper is to introduce the RNA-Seq technique for examination of immune responses in pathogen-infected fish. This review also aims to highlight comparative studies of immune responses against bacteria, based on our previous findings in largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) against Nocardia seriolae, gray mullet (Mugil cephalus) against Lactococcus garvieae, orange-spotted grouper (Epinephelus coioides) against Vibrio harveyi, and koi carp (Cyprinus carpio) against Aeromonas sobria, using RNA-seq techniques. We demonstrated that only 39 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were present in all species. However, the number of specific DEGs in each species was relatively higher than that of common DEGs; 493 DEGs in largemouth bass against N. seriolae, 819 DEGs in mullets against L. garvieae, 909 in groupers against V. harveyi, and 1471 in carps against A. sobria. The DEGs in different fish species were also representative of specific immune-related pathways. The results of this study will enhance our understanding of the immune responses of fish, and will aid in the development of effective vaccines, therapies, and disease-resistant strains.
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- Shun Maekawa
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung, Taiwan
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung, Taiwan.,Southern Taiwan Fish Disease Centre, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung, Taiwan
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung, Taiwan.,Southern Taiwan Fish Disease Centre, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung, Taiwan.,International Degree Program of Ornamental Fish Technology and Aquatic Animal Health, International College, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung, Taiwan.,Research Center for Animal Biologics, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung, Taiwan
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Mu P, Wang Y, Ao J, Ai C, Chen X. Molecular cloning and bioactivity of an IL-2 homologue in large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea). FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2018; 81:309-317. [PMID: 30030115 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2018.07.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2018] [Revised: 07/12/2018] [Accepted: 07/17/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Interleukin-2 (IL-2), an important immunomodulatory cytokine, plays a crucial role in promoting the proliferation, activation and differentiation of T cells. Here, the cDNA of an IL-2 homologue (LcIL-2) in large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea) was cloned by RACE-PCR techniques. The open reading frame (ORF) of LcIL-2 gene is 426 bp long and encoded a precursor protein of 141 amino acids (aa), with a 20-aa signal peptide and a 121-aa mature peptide containing two putative N-glycosylation sites at Asn77 and Asn101. The LcIL-2 is preferentially expressed in lymphocytes-rich tissues, such as spleen and blood, and is increased in head kidney and spleen upon inactivated trivalent bacterial vaccine or poly(I:C) stimulation. LcIL-2 expression could also be detected in primary head kidney leukocytes (PKL), primary head kidney macrophages (PKM) and primary head kidney granulocytes (PKG), with the highest level in PKL. In addition, the expression level of LcIL-2 in PKL was slightly induced by LPS or poly(I:C), while markedly induced by PHA or Con-A. The recombinant LcIL-2 protein produced in Pichia pastoris could increase the expression of genes involved in Th1 (IL-2, IFN-γ and T-bet) and Th2 (IL-4/13A, IL-4/13B and GATA3) development and differentiation, and of the IL-2 downstream transcription factor STAT5B gene, but inhibit the expression of genes related to Th17 (IL-17A/F2 and IL-17A/F3) development and differentiation. Taken together, our results indicated that LcIL-2 possesses similar structural and functional characteristics to other vertebrate IL-2s, and may play a role in T cell development and differentiation.
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- Pengfei Mu
- College of Ocean and Earth Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China; Key Laboratory of Marine Biogenetic Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, State Oceanic Administration, Xiamen, 361005, China; Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biogenetic Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, State Oceanic Administration, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biogenetic Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, State Oceanic Administration, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- College of Ocean and Earth Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biogenetic Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, State Oceanic Administration, Xiamen, 361005, China; Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China; Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266071, China.
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Ding Y, Ao J, Chen X. Comparative study of interleukin-17C (IL-17C) and IL-17D in large yellow croaker Larimichthys crocea reveals their similar but differential functional activity. DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2017; 76:34-44. [PMID: 28526442 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2017.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2017] [Revised: 05/14/2017] [Accepted: 05/14/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Interleukin 17 (IL-17) family members are key players in regulating the immune response in mammals. Here, we identified the IL-17C and IL-17D homologs from large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea), named LcIL-17C and LcIL-17D, respectively. The deduced LcIL-17C and LcIL-17D proteins possessed the typical IL-17 domain and shared a conserved arrangement of eight cysteine residues. Both LcIL-17C and LcIL-17Dc genes were constitutively expressed in all tissues examined, although at different levels. After challenge with Aeromonas hydrophila, the expression of LcIL-17C and LcIL-17D was significantly increased in gills, head kidney, and spleen. In the peripheral blood leukocytes (PBLs), the recombinant LcIL-17C (rLcIL-17C) could strongly promote the expression of chemokines (CXCL8, CXCL12, and CXCL13), proinflammatory factors (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and IFNg), and antibacterial peptide hepcidin, whereas rLcIL-17D induced a weaker expression of these chemokines. Consistently, the culture supernatants from the PBLs treated by rLcIL-17C showed a stronger ability to induce the migration of PBLs than those treated by rLcIL-17D. Furthermore, both rLcIL-17C and rLcIL-17D could activate the NF-κB signalling in the epithelioma papulosum cyprini (EPC) cells. Taken together, these results indicated that LcIL-17C and LcIL-17D, although differing in their ability to mediate chemotaxis for PBLs, may promote the inflammatory response and host defence via activating NF-κB signalling. To our knowledge, this is the first report on functional identification of a IL-17C in teleost.
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- Yang Ding
- College of Animal Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, PR China; Key Laboratory of Marine Biogenetic Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, State Oceanic Administration, Xiamen 361005, PR China; Fujian Collaborative Innovation Center for Exploitation and Utilization of Marine Biological Resources, Xiamen 361005, PR China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, PR China; Key Laboratory of Marine Biogenetic Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, State Oceanic Administration, Xiamen 361005, PR China; Fujian Collaborative Innovation Center for Exploitation and Utilization of Marine Biological Resources, Xiamen 361005, PR China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, PR China; Key Laboratory of Marine Biogenetic Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, State Oceanic Administration, Xiamen 361005, PR China; Fujian Collaborative Innovation Center for Exploitation and Utilization of Marine Biological Resources, Xiamen 361005, PR China; Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266071, PR China.
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Jiang B, Li YW, Hu YZ, Luo HL, Li AX. Characterization and expression analysis of six interleukin-17 receptor genes in grouper (Epinephelus coioides) after Cryptocaryon irritans infection. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2017; 69:46-51. [PMID: 28811226 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2017.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2017] [Revised: 08/05/2017] [Accepted: 08/11/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Interleukin-17 receptors (IL17Rs) mediate the activation of several downstream signal pathways to induce inflammatory response and contribute to the pathology of many autoimmune diseases. In this study, six IL17Rs (IL17RA1, RA2, RB, RC, RD and RE) were cloned and characterized from Epinephelus coioides, an orange-spotted grouper. Multiple sequence alignment and structural analysis revealed that all members of IL17Rs were low in sequence identity with each other. But their structures were conservative in grouper, which contain signal peptide, extracellular FNIII domain (IL17RA1/RA2/RB) or IL-17_R_N domain (IL17RC/RD/RE), transmembrane domain and SEFIR domain in their intracellular region. The analysis of tissue distribution showed these six genes were ubiquitously and differentially expressed in all major types of tissues. What's more, it is interesting to find their high expression in immune tissues (liver, gill, skin and thymus). IL17RA1 and IL17RA2 were significantly down-regulated at all time-points in gill and spleen after Cryptocaryon irritans infection, however, there was no significant change in other grouper IL17Rs. It suggests that the C. irritans may escape from the host immunity or the host prevents serious inflammation by inhibiting the expression of ILl7Rs.
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- Biao Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, Guangdong Province, PR China.
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Abernathy J, Brezas A, Snekvik KR, Hardy RW, Overturf K. Integrative functional analyses using rainbow trout selected for tolerance to plant diets reveal nutrigenomic signatures for soy utilization without the concurrence of enteritis. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0180972. [PMID: 28723948 PMCID: PMC5517010 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0180972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2016] [Accepted: 06/24/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Finding suitable alternative protein sources for diets of carnivorous fish species remains a major concern for sustainable aquaculture. Through genetic selection, we created a strain of rainbow trout that outperforms parental lines in utilizing an all-plant protein diet and does not develop enteritis in the distal intestine, as is typical with salmonids on long-term plant protein-based feeds. By incorporating this strain into functional analyses, we set out to determine which genes are critical to plant protein utilization in the absence of gut inflammation. After a 12-week feeding trial with our selected strain and a control trout strain fed either a fishmeal-based diet or an all-plant protein diet, high-throughput RNA sequencing was completed on both liver and muscle tissues. Differential gene expression analyses, weighted correlation network analyses and further functional characterization were performed. A strain-by-diet design revealed differential expression ranging from a few dozen to over one thousand genes among the various comparisons and tissues. Major gene ontology groups identified between comparisons included those encompassing central, intermediary and foreign molecule metabolism, associated biosynthetic pathways as well as immunity. A systems approach indicated that genes involved in purine metabolism were highly perturbed. Systems analysis among the tissues tested further suggests the interplay between selection for growth, dietary utilization and protein tolerance may also have implications for nonspecific immunity. By combining data from differential gene expression and co-expression networks using selected trout, along with ontology and pathway analyses, a set of 63 candidate genes for plant diet tolerance was found. Risk loci in human inflammatory bowel diseases were also found in our datasets, indicating rainbow trout selected for plant-diet tolerance may have added utility as a potential biomedical model.
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- Jason Abernathy
- Hagerman Fish Culture Experiment Station, USDA-ARS, Hagerman, Idaho, United States of America
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- Aquaculture Research Institute, University of Idaho, Hagerman, Idaho, United States of America
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- Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, United States of America
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- Aquaculture Research Institute, University of Idaho, Hagerman, Idaho, United States of America
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- Hagerman Fish Culture Experiment Station, USDA-ARS, Hagerman, Idaho, United States of America
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