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Zhan Z, Chen H, Liao X, Wu S, Lei X, Xu Q, Cao H, Qin Q, Wei J. Singapore grouper iridovirus VP128 inhibits STING-TBK1 mediated signaling to evade antiviral immunity. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2024; 152:109774. [PMID: 39019127 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2024.109774] [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: 04/25/2024] [Revised: 07/07/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/19/2024]
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Singapore grouper iridovirus (SGIV) belongs to the family Iridoviridae and the genus Ranavirus, which is a large cytoplasmic DNA virus. Infection of grouper with SGIV can cause hemorrhage and swelling of the spleen of the fish. Previous work on genome annotation demonstrated that SGIV contained numerous uncharacterized or hypothetical open reading frames (ORFs), whose functions remained largely unknown. In the present study, the protein encoded by SGIV ORF128 (VP128) was identified. VP128 is predominantly localized within the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). Overexpression of VP128 significantly promoted SGIV replication. VP128 inhibited the interferon (IFN)-3 promoter activity and mRNA level of IFN-related genes induced by poly(I:C), Epinephelus coioides cyclic GMP/AMP synthase (EccGAS)/stimulator of IFN genes (EcSTING), and TANK-binding kinase 1 (EcTBK1). Moreover, VP128 interacted with EcSTING and EcTBK1. The interaction between VP128 and EcSTING was independent of any specific structural domain of EcSTING. Together, our results demonstrated that SGIV VP128 negatively regulated the IFN response by inhibiting EcSTING-EcTBK1 signaling for viral evasion.
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- Zhouling Zhan
- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Nansha-South China Agricultural University Fishery Research Institute, Guangzhou, Guangzhou, 511400, China; Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao, 266000, China.
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Nansha-South China Agricultural University Fishery Research Institute, Guangzhou, Guangzhou, 511400, China.
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Guan L, Wen X, Zhang Z, Wang L, Zhang X, Yang M, Wang S, Qin Q. Grouper Rab1 inhibits nodovirus infection by affecting virus entry and host immune response. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2023; 143:109136. [PMID: 37839541 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2023.109136] [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: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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Rab1, a GTPase, is present in all eukaryotes, and is mainly involved in vesicle trafficking between the endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi, thereby regulating many cellular activities and pathogenic infections. However, little is known of how Rab1 functions in fish during virus infection. Groupers (Epinephelus spp.) are high in economic value and widely cultivated in China and Southeast Asia, although they often suffer from diseases. Red-spotted grouper nervous necrosis virus (RGNNV), a highly pathogenic RNA virus, is a major pathogen in cultured groupers, and causes huge economic losses. A series of host cellular proteins involved in RGNNV infection was identified. However, the impact of Rab1 on RGNNV infection has not yet been reported. In this study, a novel Rab1 homolog (EcRab1) from Epinephelus coioides was cloned, and its roles during virus infection and host immune responses were investigated. EcRab1 encoded a 202 amino acid polypeptide, showing 98% and 78% identity to Epinephelus lanceolatus and Homo sapiens, respectively. After challenge with RGNNV or poly(I:C), the transcription of EcRab1 was altered both in vitro and in vivo, implying that EcRab1 was involved in virus infection. Subcellular localization showed that EcRab1 was displayed as punctate structures in the cytoplasm, which was affected by EcRab1 mutants. The dominant negative (DN) EcRab1, enabling EcRab1 to remain in the GDP-binding state, caused EcRab1 to be diffusely distributed in the cytoplasm. Constitutively active (CA) EcRab1, enabling EcRab1 to remain in the GTP-binding state, induced larger cluster structures of EcRab1. During the late stage of RGNNV infection, some EcRab1 co-localized with RGNNV, and the size of EcRab1 clusters was enlarged. Importantly, overexpression of EcRab1 significantly inhibited RGNNV infection, and knockdown of EcRab1 promoted RGNNV infection. Furthermore, EcRab1 inhibited the entry of RGNNV to host cells. Compared with EcRab1, overexpression of DN EcRab1 or CA EcRab1 also promoted RGNNV infection, suggesting that EcRab1 regulated RGNNV infection, depending on the cycles of GTP- and GDP-binding states. In addition, EcRab1 positively regulated interferon (IFN) immune and inflammatory responses. Taken together, these results suggest that EcRab1 affects RGNNV infection, possibly by regulating host immunity. Our study furthers the understanding of Rab1 function during virus infection, thus helping to design new antiviral strategies.
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- Lingfeng Guan
- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Nansha-South China Agricultural University Fishery Research Institute, Guangzhou, 511464, China.
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Nansha-South China Agricultural University Fishery Research Institute, Guangzhou, 511464, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Zhuhai, 519000, China.
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Xu L, Liu M, Chen H, Zhang L, Xu Q, Zhan Z, Xu Z, Liu S, Wu S, Zhang X, Qin Q, Wei J. Singapore grouper iridovirus VP122 targets grouper STING to evade the interferon immune response. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2023; 140:108990. [PMID: 37558148 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2023.108990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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Singapore grouper iridovirus (SGIV) is a highly pathogenic Iridoviridae that causes hemorrhage and spleen enlargement in grouper. Despite previous genome annotation efforts, many open reading frames (ORFs) in SGIV remain uncharacterized, with largely unknown functions. In this study, we identified the protein encoded by SGIV ORF122, now referred to as VP122. Notably, overexpression of VP122 promoted SGIV replication. Moreover, VP122 exhibited antagonistic effects on the natural antiviral immune response through the cGAS-STING signaling pathway. It specifically inhibited the cGAS-STING-triggered transcription of various immune-related genes, including IFN1, IFN2, ISG15, ISG56, PKR, and TNF-α in GS cells. Additionally, VP122 significantly inhibited the activation of the ISRE promoter mediated by EccGAS and EcSTING but had no effect on EccGAS or EcSTING alone. Immunoprecipitation and Western blotting experiments revealed that VP122 specifically interacts with EcSTING but not EccGAS. Notably, this interaction between VP122 and EcSTING was independent of any specific domain of EcSTING. Furthermore, VP122 inhibited the self-interaction of EcSTING. Interestingly, VP122 did not affect the recruitment of EcTBK1 and EcIRF3 to the EcSTING complex. Collectively, our results demonstrate that SGIV VP122 targets EcSTING to evade the type I interferon immune response, revealing a crucial role for VP122 in modulating the host-virus interaction.
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- Linting Xu
- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao, 266000, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), Zhuhai, 528478, China.
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore, 117543, Singapore.
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Zhi S, Wang J, Wang Y, Yang L, Qin C, Yan X, Zhao M, Liu M, Qu L, Nie G. Establishment and characterization of Yellow River carp (Cyprinus carpio haematopterus) muscle cell line and its application to fish virology and immunology. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2023; 139:108859. [PMID: 37277052 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2023.108859] [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: 03/11/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
Abstract
The Yellow River carp (Cyprinus carpio haematopterus) is a vital economically farmed fish of the Cyprinidae family. With the development of intensive aquaculture, carp production has increased dramatically, leading to the frequent occurrence of various diseases. Cell lines are considered the most cost-effective resource for in vitro studies and are widely used for physiological and pathological studies because of accessibility and convenience. This research established a novel immortal cell line CCM (Yellow River carp muscle cells) derived from the carp muscle. CCM has been passed over 71 generations for 1 year. The morphology of CCM and the adhesion and extension processes were captured by light and electron microscopy. CCM were passaged every 3 days with 20% FBS DMEM/F12 at 1:3. The optimum conditions for CCM growth were 28 °C and 20% FBS concentration. DNA sequencing of 16S rRNA and COI showed that CCM was derived from carp. CCM positively reacts to anti-PAX7 and anti-MyoD antibodies of carp. Analysis of chromosomes revealed that the chromosomal pattern number of CCM was 100. Transfection experiment demonstrated that CCM might be utilized to express foreign genes. Furthermore, cytotoxicity testing showed that CCM was susceptible to Aeromonas hydrophila, Aeromonas salmonicida, Aeromonas veronii, and Staphylococcus Aureus. The organophosphate pesticides (chlorpyrifos and glyphosate) or heavy metals (Hg, Cd, and Cu) exhibited dose-dependent cytotoxicity against CCM. After LPS treatment, the MyD88-IRAKs-NFκB pathway stimulates inflammatory-related factor il1β, il8, il10, and nfκb expression. LPS did not seem to cause oxidative stress in CCM, and the expression of cat and sod was not affected. Poly (I:C) through TLR3-TRIF-MyD88-TRAF6-NFκB and TRIF-TRAF3-TBK1-IRF3 activated the transcription of related factors, increased expression of anti-viral protein, but no changes in apoptosis-related genes. To our knowledge, this is the first muscle cell line in Yellow River carp and the first study on the immune response signal pathways of Yellow River carp based on the muscle cell line. CCM cell line provides a more rapid and efficient experimental material for fish immunology research, and this study preliminarily elucidated its immune response strategy to LPS and poly (I:C).
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- Shaoyang Zhi
- College of Fisheries, Engineering Technology Research Center of Henan Province for Aquatic Animal Cultivation, Henan Normal University, No. 46 Jianshe Road, Xinxiang, 453007, PR China.
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- College of Fisheries, Engineering Technology Research Center of Henan Province for Aquatic Animal Cultivation, Henan Normal University, No. 46 Jianshe Road, Xinxiang, 453007, PR China.
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- College of Fisheries, Engineering Technology Research Center of Henan Province for Aquatic Animal Cultivation, Henan Normal University, No. 46 Jianshe Road, Xinxiang, 453007, PR China.
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- College of Fisheries, Engineering Technology Research Center of Henan Province for Aquatic Animal Cultivation, Henan Normal University, No. 46 Jianshe Road, Xinxiang, 453007, PR China.
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- College of Fisheries, Engineering Technology Research Center of Henan Province for Aquatic Animal Cultivation, Henan Normal University, No. 46 Jianshe Road, Xinxiang, 453007, PR China.
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- College of Fisheries, Engineering Technology Research Center of Henan Province for Aquatic Animal Cultivation, Henan Normal University, No. 46 Jianshe Road, Xinxiang, 453007, PR China.
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- College of Fisheries, Engineering Technology Research Center of Henan Province for Aquatic Animal Cultivation, Henan Normal University, No. 46 Jianshe Road, Xinxiang, 453007, PR China.
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- College of Fisheries, Engineering Technology Research Center of Henan Province for Aquatic Animal Cultivation, Henan Normal University, No. 46 Jianshe Road, Xinxiang, 453007, PR China.
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- College of Fisheries, Engineering Technology Research Center of Henan Province for Aquatic Animal Cultivation, Henan Normal University, No. 46 Jianshe Road, Xinxiang, 453007, PR China.
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- College of Fisheries, Engineering Technology Research Center of Henan Province for Aquatic Animal Cultivation, Henan Normal University, No. 46 Jianshe Road, Xinxiang, 453007, PR China.
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Zhao T, Zou Y, Yan H, Chang Y, Zhan Y. Non-coding RNAs targeting NF-κB pathways in aquatic animals: A review. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1091607. [PMID: 36825023 PMCID: PMC9941745 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1091607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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Nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) pathways have a close relationship with many diseases, especially in terms of the regulation of inflammation and the immune response. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) are a heterogeneous subset of endogenous RNAs that directly affect cellular function in the absence of proteins or peptide products; these include microRNAs (miRNAs), long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), circular RNAs (circRNAs), etc. Studies on the roles of ncRNAs in targeting the NF-κB pathways in aquatic animals are scarce. A few research studies have confirmed detailed regulatory mechanisms among ncRNAs and the NF-κB pathways in aquatic animals. This comprehensive review is presented concerning ncRNAs targeting the NF-κB pathway in aquatic animals and provides new insights into NF-κB pathways regulatory mechanisms of aquatic animals. The review discusses new possibilities for developing non-coding-RNA-based antiviral applications in fisheries.
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- Tanjun Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Mariculture & Stock Enhancement in North China's Sea, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, China.,College of Life Science, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mariculture & Stock Enhancement in North China's Sea, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mariculture & Stock Enhancement in North China's Sea, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mariculture & Stock Enhancement in North China's Sea, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, China.,College of Life Science, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mariculture & Stock Enhancement in North China's Sea, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, China
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Liao J, Zhang X, Zhang L, Xu Z, Kang S, Xu L, Chen H, Sun M, Wu S, Qin Q, Wei J. Characterization and functional analysis of GSK3β from Epinephelus coioides in Singapore grouper iridovirus infection. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2022; 131:549-558. [PMID: 36273516 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2022.10.024] [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: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Glycogen synthase kinase 3β (GSK3β), a serine/threonine protein kinase, is a crucial regulator of several signaling pathways and plays a vital role in cell proliferation, growth, apoptosis, and immune responses. However, the role of GSK3β during viral infection in teleosts remains largely unknown. In the present study, a GSK3β homologue from Epinephelus coioides (EcGSK3β) was cloned and characterized. The open reading frame of EcGSK3β consists of 1323 bp, encoding a 440 amino acid protein, with a predicted molecular mass of 48.23 kDa. Similar to its mammalian counterpart, EcGSK3β contains an S_TKc domain. EcGSK3β shares 99.77% homology with the giant grouper (Epinephelus lanceolatus). Quantitative real-time PCR analysis indicated that EcGSK3β mRNA was broadly expressed in all tested tissues, with abundant expression in the skin, blood, and intestines. Additionally, the expression of EcGSK3β increased after Singapore grouper iridovirus (SGIV) infection in grouper spleen (GS) cells. Intracellular localization analysis demonstrated that EcGSK3β is mainly distributed in the cytoplasm. EcGSK3β overexpression promoted SGIV replication during viral infection in vitro. In contrast, silencing of EcGSK3β inhibited SGIV replication. EcGSK3β significantly downregulated the activities of interferon-β, interferon-sensitive response element, and NF-κB. Taken together, these findings are important for a better understanding of the function of GSK3β in fish and reveal its involvement in the host response to viral immune challenge.
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- Jiaming Liao
- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao, 266000, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), Zhuhai, 528478, China.
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117543, Singapore.
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He J, Hu S, Xie Y, Wei Y, Zhang Q, Pi X, Qi Z. Molecular characterization and expression analysis of TRIF, TRAF6, and TBK1 of golden pompano (Trachinotus ovatus). FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2022; 127:604-610. [PMID: 35809882 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2022.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Revised: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Toll/IL-1R domain-containing adaptor-inducing IFN-β (TRIF), tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6) and TANK-binding kinase 1 (TBK1) are critical signal transducers in toll-like receptors (TLRs) signaling pathway. In the present study, TRIF, TRAF6 and TBK1 were characterized from golden pompano (Trachinotus ovatus), named as TroTRIF, TroTRAF6 and TroTBK1, respectively. The full cDNA length of TroTRIF, TroTRAF6 and TroTBK1 was 2297 bp, 2293 bp, and 2482 bp, which respectively encoded 589, 573 and 723 amino acids. The deduced amino acids sequences of TroTRIF, TroTRAF6 and TroTBK1 contained conserved motifs, similar to their counterparts in other vertebrates. Phylogenetic tree analysis revealed that TroTRIF, TroTRAF6 and TroTBK1 were well clustered with their counterparts in other fish species. Quantitative Real-Time PCR (qPCR) analysis showed that TroTRIF, TroTBK1 and TroTRAF6 were detected in all examined tissues of healthy fish, but shared distinct transcript levels. Moreover, the expressions of TroTRIF, TroTBK1 and TroTRAF6 were generally induced by polyriboinosinic-polyribocytidylic acid (polyI:C), lipopolysaccharide (LPS), and Vibrio alginolyticus stimulation in vivo, indicating their critical roles in the immune defense of golden pompano against pathogen invasion. Our results provide valuable information for understanding the functions of these genes in golden pompano.
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- Jinquan He
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi Autonomous Region, 530004, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi Autonomous Region, 530004, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi Autonomous Region, 530004, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi Autonomous Region, 530004, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Biotechnology of Marine Wetland, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, 224051, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Biotechnology of Marine Wetland, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, 224051, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Biotechnology of Marine Wetland, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, 224051, China.
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Zhou ZB, Zhang MJ, He YY, Bao SC, Zhang XY, Li W, Zhang QH. Identification and functional characterization of an immune adapter molecular TRIF in Northeast Chinese lamprey (Lethenteron morii). FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2022; 124:454-461. [PMID: 35452833 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2022.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The TIR domain-containing adaptor inducing IFN-β (TRIF) is an adaptor molecule that plays a critical role in the Toll-like receptors (TLRs)-mediated innate immune signaling pathway. Lamprey, as the most primitive jawless vertebrate, rely mainly on innate immunity to defend against various pathogens infection. The function of TRIF in lamprey remains unknown. In this study, a homologous adaptor molecule TRIF, named LmTRIF, was identified in Northeast Chinese lamprey (Lethenteron morii). The LmTRIF coding sequence (cds) is 1242 bp in length and encodes 413 amino acids (aa). Domain analysis showed that LmTRIF is characterized with the classical TIR domain and a lack of TRAF6 binding motif. The results of evolutionary tree indicated that the relationship between LmTRIF and other homologous proteins was consistent with the position of lamprey in the species evolutionary history. The relative expression of LmTRIF was highest in the liver of larvae and in the gill of adults, respectively. Cellular immunofluorescence assays showed that LmTRIF was expressed in the cytoplasma in both mammalian cell line HEK 293T and the fish cell line EPC. The double luciferase reporter gene assay showed that the overexpression of LmTRIF promoted the activity of NF-κB, an immune transcription factor downstream of the classical TLR signaling pathway. In this study, we identified the TLR adaptor molecule TRIF from L. morii, a vertebrate more primitive than fish. Our results suggested an important role of LmTRIF in the innate immune signal transduction process of L. morii and is the basis for the origin and evolution of the TLR signaling pathway in the innate immune system in vertebrates.
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- Ze-Bin Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, 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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- Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China.
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Chen J, Wang L, Huang J, Li X, Guan L, Wang Q, Yang M, Qin Q. Functional analysis of a novel MHC-Iα genotype in orange-spotted grouper: Effects on Singapore grouper iridovirus (SGIV) replication and apoptosis. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2022; 121:487-497. [PMID: 35077868 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2022.01.030] [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: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The classical major histocompatibility complex class I (MHC-Ⅰ) molecule plays a key role in vertebrate immune response for its important functions in antigen presentation and immune regulation. MHC pathway is closely related to many diseases involving autoimmunity, antigen intrusion and inflammation. However, rare literatures about the effect of MHC-I on fish cells apoptosis were reported. In this study, a novel type of MHC-Ⅰα genotype from orange-spotted grouper (named EcMHC-ⅠA*01) were cloned and characterized. It shared a 77% identity to its Epinephelus coioides MHC-Iα homology that has been uploaded to NCBI (ACZ97571.1). Molecular characterization analysis showed that EcMHC-ⅠA*01 encodes a 357-amino-acid protein, containing a signal peptide,α1,α2,α3, Cytoplasmic (Cyt) and Transmembrane (TM) domains. Tissue expression pattern showed that EcMHC-ⅠA*01 was extensively distributed in twelve selected tissues, with higher expression in the gill, intestine and skin. The expression of EcMHC-ⅠA*01 in grouper liver and spleen tissues were significantly induced by different stimuli (Zymosan A, LPS, Ploy I:C, RGNNV and SGIV). Comparing with the EcMHC-ⅠA*01 expression levels induced by Zymosan A, Ploy I:C and RGNNV, the effects induced by SGIV and LPS were more significant. Subcellular localization analysis showed that EcMHC-ⅠA*01 localizes throughout the cytoplasm appeared both diffuse and focal intracellular expression pattern. Overexpression of EcMHC-ⅠA*01 inhibited the CPE progression, the mRNA expression of the SGIV related genes (MCP, LITAF, ICP-18 and VP19) and the protein expression of MCP. Meanwhile, qRT-PCR result showed that EcMHC-ⅠA*01 overexpression upregulated the expression of interferon signaling molecules (IFN-γ, ISG56, MDA5 and MXI) and inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α and TRAF6). In addition, our results showed that overexpression of EcMHC-ⅠA*01 promoted the apoptosis of normal fathead minnow (FHM) cells as well as the apoptosis of FHM cells induced by SGIV. However, there was no significant change in the activity of caspase 3 between control group and EcMHC-ⅠA*01 overexpression group, suggesting that EcMHC-ⅠA*01-induced apoptosis may not depend on the caspase 3 pathway. Taken together, these data in our study provide new insights into the role of MHC-I in antiviral immune response and apoptosis in fish.
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- Jinpeng Chen
- University of JointLaboratory of Guangdong Province, Hong Kong and Macao Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- University of JointLaboratory of Guangdong Province, Hong Kong and Macao Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- University of JointLaboratory of Guangdong Province, Hong Kong and Macao Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- University of JointLaboratory of Guangdong Province, Hong Kong and Macao Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- University of JointLaboratory of Guangdong Province, Hong Kong and Macao Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- University of JointLaboratory of Guangdong Province, Hong Kong and Macao Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- University of JointLaboratory of Guangdong Province, Hong Kong and Macao Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Zhuhai, 519000, China.
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- University of JointLaboratory of Guangdong Province, Hong Kong and Macao Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Zhuhai, 519000, China; Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266000, China.
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Liu R, Liu X, Song M, Qi Y, Li H, Yang G, Shan S. Cyprinus carpio TRIF Participates in the Innate Immune Response by Inducing NF-κB and IFN Activation and Promoting Apoptosis. Front Immunol 2021; 12:725150. [PMID: 34504499 PMCID: PMC8421551 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.725150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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TRIF, an important adaptor downstream of Toll-like receptor signaling, plays a critical role in the innate immune response. In this study, the full-length coding sequence of TRIF from common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) was cloned and characterized. Bioinformatics analysis showed that common carp TRIF exhibited a conserved TIR domain and had the closest relationship with grass carp TRIF. Expression analysis revealed that TRIF was constitutively expressed in the examined tissues of common carp, with the highest expression in the spleen and the lowest expression in the head kidney, and could be upregulated under Aeromonas hydrophila and poly(I:C) stimulation in vivo and under poly(I:C), LPS, PGN, flagellin, and Pam3CSK4 stimulation in vitro. Laser confocal microscopy showed that common carp TRIF colocalized with the Golgi apparatus. A luciferase reporter assay showed that carp TRIF elicited the activity of ifn-1 and nf-κb through the C-terminal domain. Additionally, crystal violet staining and qPCR assays revealed that carp TRIF inhibited the replication of SVCV in epithelioma papulosum cyprini (EPC) cells. Then, the signaling downstream of carp TRIF was investigated. Coimmunoprecipitation and Western blotting analysis demonstrated that carp TRIF interacted with TBK1 and augmented the expression of TRAF6 and phosphorylation of TBK1. Overexpression of carp TRIF significantly enhanced the expression of interferon-stimulated genes and inflammatory cytokines. Furthermore, flow cytometric (FCM) analysis suggested that carp TRIF induced apoptosis through the activation of caspase-8. In summary, our study indicated that TRIF plays an essential role in the innate immune responses of common carp against bacterial and viral infection.
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- Rongrong Liu
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
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Wang KL, Chen SN, Li L, Huo HJ, Nie P. Functional characterization of four TIR domain-containing adaptors, MyD88, TRIF, MAL, and SARM in mandarin fish Siniperca chuatsi. DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2021; 122:104110. [PMID: 33933533 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2021.104110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Revised: 04/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Toll/interleukin-1 receptor (TIR) domain-containing adaptors, serve as pivotal signal transduction molecules in Toll-like receptor (TLR) signalling pathway to mediate downstream signalling cascades. In this study, four TIR-domain containing adaptors, MyD88, TRIF, MAL and SARM, were identified in mandarin fish Siniperca chuatsi, and they all contain TIR domains, of which MyD88 and SARM had high sequence homology with their vertebrate homologues. The expression analysis at mRNA level indicated that these genes were ubiquitously distributed in different tissues, being high in immune- and mucosa-related tissues such as head-kidney and intestine. The transcripts of these adaptor genes were up-regulated by poly(I:C) and LPS stimulation in isolated head-kidney lymphocytes (HKLs) of mandarin fish. Fluorescence microscopy revealed that all these molecules were localized in cytoplasm, and further investigations showed that the over-expression of MyD88, TRIF and MAL activated the NF-κB, ISRE or type Ι IFN promoters and inhibited SVCV replication, whereas their antiviral effects were significantly impaired when co-transfected with SARM. It was also confirmed by co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP) that SARM interacts separately with MyD88, TRIF and MAL, and MAL interacts with MyD88. However, the regulatory mechanisms of these adaptors involved in signalling pathways of different TLRs should be of interest for further research.
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- Kai Lun Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, And Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Disease Control, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430072, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China; The Innovation Academy of Seed Design, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, And Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Disease Control, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430072, China; The Innovation Academy of Seed Design, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, And Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Disease Control, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430072, China; The Innovation Academy of Seed Design, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266237, China; School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266109, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, And Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Disease Control, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430072, China; The Innovation Academy of Seed Design, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, China; Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266237, China; School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266109, China.
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Peng F, Jin S, Chen Z, Chang H, Xiao J, Li J, Zou J, Feng H. TRIF-mediated antiviral signaling is differentially regulated by TRAF2 and TRAF6 in black carp. DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2021; 121:104073. [PMID: 33766587 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2021.104073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2021] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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TRIF is an antiviral adaptor downstream of Toll-like receptors, the roles of teleost TRIF and their regulation remain largely unknown. In this study, a TRIF homologue (bcTRIF) of black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus) has been cloned, and the transcription of bcTRIF in vivo and ex vivo increased in response to different stimuli. Overexpressed bcTRIF induced the transcription of interferon promoter in the EPC cells and enhanced protection of cells against infection of spring viremia of carp virus (SVCV). The previous study has identified that black carp TRAF2 (bcTRAF2) and TRAF6 (bcTRAF6) functioned positively in RIG-I/MAVS signaling. When co-expressed with bcTRAF2, bcTRIF-induced the transcription of interferon promoter in EPC cells was decreased, and the antiviral activity of bcTRIF was dampened accordingly. On the contrary, co-expressed bcTRAF6 enhanced both bcTRIF-mediated interferon promoter transcription and antiviral activity. The subsequent co-immunoprecipitation identified the interaction between bcTRAF2/6 and bcTRIF. Thus, bcTRIF-mediated antiviral signaling is up-regulated by bcTRAF6 and down-regulated by bcTRAF2.
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- Fei Peng
- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China; College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China.
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Geng M, Hua Y, Liu Y, Quan J, Hu X, Su P, Li Y, Liu X, Li Q, Zhu T. Evolutionary history and functional characterization of Lj-TICAM-a and Lj-TICAM-b formed via lineage-specific tandem duplication in lamprey (Lampetra japonica). Genomics 2021; 113:2756-2768. [PMID: 34147633 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygeno.2021.06.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Toll/interleukin-1 receptor domain-containing adaptor molecule (TICAM) genes respond to infections. We identified TICAM-a and TICAM-b in Lampetra japonica and investigated their evolutionary history and potential function via comparative genomics and molecular evolution analyses. They are arranged in tandem and evolved from a multi-exon to a single-exon structure. Lj-TICAM-a and Lj-TICAM-b might be the ancestral gene of the vertebrate TICAM genes. Lj-TICAM-b arose via a lamprey-specific tandem duplication event. Both genes are expressed in many tissues during an immune response, and exhibit different responses to peptidoglycan, indicating their functional divergence. Simultaneous overexpression of both proteins activated nuclear factor κB expression and co-immunoprecipitation assays indicated that they might form a complex for signal transduction. However, unlike in mammals, the TICAM-dependent signaling pathway in lamprey might rely on TRAF3 rather than on TRAF6. These results suggest that both Lj-TICAM-a and Lj-TICAM-b play a role in host defenses.
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- Ming Geng
- College of Life Sciences, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116081, China; Lamprey Research Center, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116081, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116081, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116081, China; Lamprey Research Center, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116081, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116081, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116081, China; Lamprey Research Center, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116081, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116081, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116081, China; Lamprey Research Center, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116081, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116081, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116081, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116081, China; Lamprey Research Center, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116081, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116081, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116081, China; Lamprey Research Center, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116081, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116081, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116081, China; Lamprey Research Center, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116081, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116081, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116081, China; Lamprey Research Center, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116081, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116081, China.
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- College of Life Sciences, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116081, China; Lamprey Research Center, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116081, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116081, China.
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Wu S, Sun M, Zhang X, Liao J, Liu M, Qin Q, Wei J. Grouper TRAF4, a Novel, CP-Interacting Protein That Promotes Red-Spotted Grouper Nervous Necrosis Virus Replication. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22116136. [PMID: 34200212 PMCID: PMC8201248 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22116136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factors (TRAFs) play important roles in the biological processes of immune regulation, the inflammatory response, and apoptosis. TRAF4 belongs to the TRAF family and plays a major role in many biological processes. Compared with other TRAF proteins, the functions of TRAF4 in teleosts have been largely unknown. In the present study, the TRAF4 homologue (EcTRAF4) of the orange-spotted grouper was characterized. EcTRAF4 consisted of 1413 bp encoding a 471-amino-acid protein, and the predicted molecular mass was 54.27 kDa. EcTRAF4 shares 99.79% of its identity with TRAF4 of the giant grouper (E. lanceolatus). EcTRAF4 transcripts were ubiquitously and differentially expressed in all the examined tissues. EcTRAF4 expression in GS cells was significantly upregulated after stimulation with red-spotted grouper nervous necrosis virus (RGNNV). EcTRAF4 protein was distributed in the cytoplasm of GS cells. Overexpressed EcTRAF4 promoted RGNNV replication during viral infection in vitro. Yeast two-hybrid and coimmunoprecipitation assays showed that EcTRAF4 interacted with the coat protein (CP) of RGNNV. EcTRAF4 inhibited the activation of IFN3, IFN-stimulated response element (ISRE), and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB). Overexpressed EcTRAF4 also reduced the expression of interferon (IFN)-related molecules and pro-inflammatory factors. Together, these results demonstrate that EcTRAF4 plays crucial roles in RGNNV infection.
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- Siting Wu
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (S.W.); (M.S.); (X.Z.); (J.L.); (M.L.)
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (S.W.); (M.S.); (X.Z.); (J.L.); (M.L.)
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (S.W.); (M.S.); (X.Z.); (J.L.); (M.L.)
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (S.W.); (M.S.); (X.Z.); (J.L.); (M.L.)
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (S.W.); (M.S.); (X.Z.); (J.L.); (M.L.)
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (S.W.); (M.S.); (X.Z.); (J.L.); (M.L.)
- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266000, China
- Correspondence: (Q.Q.); (J.W.)
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (S.W.); (M.S.); (X.Z.); (J.L.); (M.L.)
- Correspondence: (Q.Q.); (J.W.)
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Trung NB, Nan FH, Wang IJ, Wu YC, Wen CM, Lee MC, Hang HT, Lee PT. Expression, signal transduction, and function analysis of TIRAP and TRIF in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2021; 117:103991. [PMID: 33387560 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2020.103991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 12/26/2020] [Accepted: 12/26/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Toll/interleukin 1 receptor domain-containing adaptor protein (TIRAP) and toll/interleukin 1 receptor-domain-containing adapter-inducing interferon-β (TRIF) are crucial adaptors of signal transduction for the signaling pathways of toll-like receptors (TLRs). TIRAP and TRIF perform an essential function in an antimicrobial immune response; however, their function in Nile tilapia remains unknown. Herein, TIRAP and TRIF from Nile tilapia were identified and functionally characterized. Phylogenetic analysis showed that OnTIRAP and OnTRIF clustered with corresponding homologs from other fish species, with comparable gene structures to those of select vertebrate TIRAP and TRIF genes, respectively. The expression profiles of OnTIRAP and OnTRIF were broadly distributed in the ten tissues investigated, with high transcript levels noticed in immune organs. The transcription levels of OnTIRAP and OnTRIF were upregulated in response to bacterial and poly (I:C) challenges. GFP signals were only detected in the cytoplasmic region of fish cells transfected with OnTIRAP-GFP and OnTRIF-GFP expression plasmids. Moreover, overexpression of OnTIRAP and OnTRIF activated interferon-β (IFN-β) and activator protein 1 (AP1) reporters in HEK 293 cells. Activation of the nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB) reporter was only observed in OnTRIF-overexpressing HEK 293 cells. Furthermore, the results of the co-immunoprecipitation analysis showed that OnTRIF, but not OnTIRAP, was recruited as an adaptor protein by OnTLR25. This study provides the first evidence on the functions of OnTIRAP and OnTRIF in the immune system of Nile tilapia against pathogens and may serve as the basis for further investigations on TLR signaling in fish.
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- Nguyen Bao Trung
- Department of Aquaculture, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung City, Taiwan, ROC; College of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Can Tho University, Can Tho, Viet Nam
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- Department of Aquaculture, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung City, Taiwan, ROC
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- Institute of Zoology, College of Life Science, National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan, ROC
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- Institute of Zoology, College of Life Science, National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Life Sciences, National University of Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Aquaculture, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung City, Taiwan, ROC; Center of Excellence for Ocean Engineering, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung City, Taiwan, ROC; Center of Excellence for the Oceans, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung City, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Aquaculture, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung City, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Aquaculture, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung City, Taiwan, ROC.
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Type I IFNs facilitate innate immune control of the opportunistic bacteria Burkholderia cenocepacia in the macrophage cytosol. PLoS Pathog 2021; 17:e1009395. [PMID: 33684179 PMCID: PMC7971856 DOI: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1009395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Revised: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The mammalian immune system is constantly challenged by signals from both pathogenic and non-pathogenic microbes. Many of these non-pathogenic microbes have pathogenic potential if the immune system is compromised. The importance of type I interferons (IFNs) in orchestrating innate immune responses to pathogenic microbes has become clear in recent years. However, the control of opportunistic pathogens-and especially intracellular bacteria-by type I IFNs remains less appreciated. In this study, we use the opportunistic, Gram-negative bacterial pathogen Burkholderia cenocepacia (Bc) to show that type I IFNs are capable of limiting bacterial replication in macrophages, preventing illness in immunocompetent mice. Sustained type I IFN signaling through cytosolic receptors allows for increased expression of autophagy and linear ubiquitination mediators, which slows bacterial replication. Transcriptomic analyses and in vivo studies also show that LPS stimulation does not replicate the conditions of intracellular Gram-negative bacterial infection as it pertains to type I IFN stimulation or signaling. This study highlights the importance of type I IFNs in protection against opportunistic pathogens through innate immunity, without the need for damaging inflammatory responses.
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Wei J, Zang S, Li C, Zhang X, Gao P, Qin Q. Grouper PKR activation inhibits red-spotted grouper nervous necrosis virus (RGNNV) replication in infected cells. DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2020; 111:103744. [PMID: 32442443 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2020.103744] [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: 02/24/2020] [Revised: 04/10/2020] [Accepted: 05/09/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The double-stranded RNA-activated protein kinase (PKR) is a Type I interferon (IFN) stimulated gene that has important biological and immunological functions. In viral infections, PKR inhibits or promotes viral replication. In the present study, PKR homologues of orange-spotted grouper (Epinephelus coioides) (EcPKR) were cloned and the involvement of EcPKR during Red-spotted grouper nervous necrosis virus (RGNNV) infection was investigated. EcPKR encodes a 621-amino acid polypeptide that is closely related to the equivalent protein in Larimichthys crocea. EcPKR encoded two dsRNA binding domains and a Serine/Threonine protein kinase domain. Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) analysis indicated that EcPKR was present in all examined tissues, with higher expression in spleen, intestine and gill. When stimulated with poly(I:C), the expression of EcPKR in the grouper spleen was increased, with highest expression 12 h post stimulation. EcPKR concentration was significantly increased in RGNNV-infected cells, with highest expression at 36 h post stimulation. EcPKR is mainly present in the cytoplasm. Overexpression of EcPKR in grouper spleen (GS) cells inhibits the transcription of the RGNNV genes. Furthermore, our results show that EcPKR overexpression significantly enhances the immune response of interferon and the activation of interferon-beta (IFN-β), interferon stimulated response element (ISRE) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB). Taken together, these results are important for better understanding of the function of PKR in fish and reveal its involvement in host response to immune challenges in RGNNV.
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- Jingguang Wei
- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Cells and Developmental Biology, School of Life Science, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266000, China; State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266000, China; CAS Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510301, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base for Sustainable Exploitation of Tropical Biotic Resources, College of Marine Science, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266000, China.
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Wei J, Li C, Ou J, Zhang X, Liu Z, Qin Q. The roles of grouper TANK in innate immune defense against iridovirus and nodavirus infections. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2020; 104:506-516. [PMID: 32585359 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2020.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Revised: 06/06/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The TRAF family member-associated nuclear factor (NF)-κB activator (TANK) was first identified as a TRAF-binding protein with both stimulatory and inhibitory properties in host innate immune activation. To elucidate the roles of TANK in teleosts, we cloned and characterized the TANK homologue of orange-spotted grouper (Epinephelus coioides). The open reading frame (ORF) of EcTANK consists of 1026 nucleotides encoding a 342 amino acid protein with a predicted molecular mass of 38.24 kDa. EcTANK shares 89.47% and 88.89% identity with Larimichthys crocea TANK and Lates calcarifer TANK, respectively. EcTANK was distributed in all 11 examined tissues. The expression of EcTANK in the spleen increased after infection with Singapore grouper iridovirus (SGIV) and red-spotted grouper nervous necrosis virus (RGNNV). EcTANK was mainly located in the cytoplasm of grouper spleen cells. EcTANK enhanced SGIV and RGNNV replication during viral infection in vitro. Overexpression EcTANK decreased the expression levels of interferon-associated cytokines and pro-inflammatory factors, and enhanced activation of NF-κB. Taken together, these results suggest that EcTANK may play an important role in antiviral innate immune activation in grouper.
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- Jingguang Wei
- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China.
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China; Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266000, PR China.
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Zhang X, Liu Z, Wu S, Sun M, Wei J, Qin Q. Fish RIP1 Mediates Innate Antiviral Immune Responses Induced by SGIV and RGNNV Infection. Front Immunol 2020; 11:1718. [PMID: 32849607 PMCID: PMC7417445 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.01718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Receptor interacting protein 1 (RIP1) is an essential sensor of cellular stress, which may respond to apoptosis or cell survival and participate in antiviral pathways. To investigate the roles of fish RIP1 in Singapore grouper iridovirus (SGIV) and red-spotted grouper nervous necrosis virus (RGNNV) infection, a RIP1 homolog from orange-spotted grouper (Epinephelus coioides) (EcRIP1) was cloned and characterized. EcRIP1 encoded a 679 amino acid protein that shares 83.28% identity with that of Perca flavescens and contained a homologous N-terminal kinase (S-TKc) domain, a RIP isotype interaction motif (RHIM), and a C-terminal domain (DD). EcRIP1 was predominantly detected in immune tissues, and its expression was induced by RGNNV or SGIV infection in vitro. Subcellular localization showed that EcRIP1 was distributed in the cytoplasm with point-like uniform and dot-like aggregation forms. Overexpression of EcRIP1 inhibited SGIV and RGNNV replication and positively regulated the expression levels of interferon (IFN) and IFN-stimulated genes and pro-inflammatory factors. EcRIP1 may interact with grouper tumor necrosis factor receptor type 1-associated DEATH domain protein (EcTRADD) to promote SGIV-induced apoptosis, and interact with grouper Toll/interleukin-1 receptor (TIR) domain containing adapter inducing interferon-β (EcTRIF) and participate in Myeloid Differentiation Factor 88 (MyD88)-independent toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling. EcRIP1 may also interact with grouper tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factors (TRAFs) as intracellular linker proteins and mediate the signaling of various downstream signaling pathways, including NF-κB and IFN. These results suggest that EcRIP1 may inhibit SGIV and RGNNV infection by regulating apoptosis and various signaling molecules. Our study offers new insights into the regulatory mechanism of RIP1-related signaling, and provides a novel perspective on fish diseases mediated by RIP1.
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- Xin Zhang
- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China.,Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, China
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Li C, Wei J, Zhang X, Sun M, Wu S, Qin Q. Fish TRAF2 promotes innate immune response to RGNNV infection. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2020; 102:108-116. [PMID: 32311458 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2020.04.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2020] [Revised: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 04/11/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Tumour necrosis factor receptor-associated factors (TRAFs) are key regulatory proteins in the NF-κB signaling pathways. TRAF2 participates in the activation of both canonical and non-canonical NF-κB pathways, which are crucial for cell inflammation and cell survival. To elucidate its function in teleost fish, TRAF2 homologues of yellow grouper (Epinephelus awoara) and golden pompano (Trachinotus ovatus) have been cloned and characterized in this study. The open reading frame (ORF) of grouper TRAF2 (EaTRAF2) consists of 1563 nucleotides encoding a 521 amino acid protein with a predicted molecular mass of 58.70 kDa. The ORF of golden pompano TRAF2 (ToTRAF2) consists of 1563 nucleotides encoding a 521 amino acid protein with a predicted molecular mass of 58.66 kDa EaTRAF2 and ToTRAF2 share 99.23% and 99.42% identity with orange-spotted grouper (Epinephelus coioides) TRAF2 (EcTRAF2), respectively. Quantitative real-time PCR analysis indicated that the expression of EaTRAF2 was increased in grouper spleen (GS) cells after Red-spotted grouper nervous necrosis virus (RGNNV) infection; while the expression of ToTRAF2 was decreased in golden pompano brain (TOGB) cells after RGNNV infection. Both EaTRAF2 and ToTRAF2 were identified as a cytosolic protein and suggested to be associated with vesicles scattering in the cytoplasm. Both EaTRAF2 and ToTRAF2 enhanced RGNNV replication during viral infection in vitro. Further studies showed that EaTRAF2 and ToTRAF2 overexpression decreased the expression levels of interferon associated cytokines and pro-inflammatory factors. Taken together, these results are important for better understanding of the function of TRAF2 in fish and reveal its involvement in host response to immune challenges in RGNNV.
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- Chen Li
- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266000, PR China.
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Yang M, Jinpeng C, Wang Y, Wang Q, Wang S, Wei S, Qin Q. Nuclear factor kappa B/p65 plays a positive role in peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor δ expression in orange-spotted grouper Epinephelus coioides. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2020; 102:101-107. [PMID: 32259581 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2020.03.060] [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: 02/15/2020] [Revised: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/27/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The transcription factor nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) is a critical regulator of immune and inflammatory responses with crucial roles in various pathophysiologic conditions involving cell survival and death. Recent studies in mammals showed that NF-κB was also involved in peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs)-mediated immune responses However, the mechanism by which NF-κB regulates PPARδ in teleosts remains unclear. In the present study, we analyzed the potential role of NF-κB/p65 (Ecp65) in the immune response stimulated by various pathogens in the grouper Epinephelus coioides. Ecp65 expression was significantly induced soon after infection with lipopolysaccharide, nervous necrosis virus, poly(I:C), and zymosan A. We also analyzed the promoter to determine the regulatory effect of Ecp65 on PPARδ expression, using progressive EcPPARδ promoter deletion mutations. Among the five truncated mutants, the luciferase reporter activity of the PPARδ-5 promoter region was highest in response to Ecp65, indicating that the core p65-binding region was located in the PPARδ-5 promoter region (+122 bp to +383 bp). Mutation analyses indicated that the luciferase reporter activity of the EcPPARδ promoter was dramatically decreased by mutation of the M3 (+305 bp to +324 bp) and M4 (+346 bp to +365 bp) binding sites, respectively. We further confirmed that Ecp65 bound to the M3 and M4 binding sites in the 5'-untranslated region of EcPPARδ by electrophoretic mobility shift assay. Finally, overexpression of Ecp65 in vitro notably promoted the transcription of EcPPARδ, interferon-related genes, and several inflammatory cytokines. This study demonstrated that Ecp65 plays an important role in modulating the innate immune responses in groupers. These results also further our understanding of the mechanisms involved in the transcriptional regulation of PPARs by p65 in bony fish.
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- Min Yang
- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266000, China.
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Zhu S, Xiang X, Xu X, Gao S, Mai K, Ai Q. TIR Domain-Containing Adaptor-Inducing Interferon-β (TRIF) Participates in Antiviral Immune Responses and Hepatic Lipogenesis of Large Yellow Croaker ( Larimichthys Crocea). Front Immunol 2019; 10:2506. [PMID: 31736951 PMCID: PMC6831525 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2019.02506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Accepted: 10/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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TIR domain-containing adaptor-inducing interferon-β (TRIF), a cytosolic adaptor protein, plays a key role in the mammalian toll-like receptor-mediated signaling pathway. However, the role of TRIF in large yellow croaker (LcTRIF) remains poorly understood. The main objective of this study was to explore the role of LcTRIF in triggering antiviral immune responses and the potential function of LcTRIF in regulating lipid metabolism. In the present study, the full-length coding sequence of TRIF from large yellow croaker was cloned and characterized. In vivo, upon poly (I:C) stimulation, the transcriptional levels of LcTRIF were rapidly elevated in immune-related tissues at the early stage of injection. In vitro, the MRNA expression of LcTRIF was significantly but not dramatically upregulated in macrophages treated with poly (I:C). Activation of LcTRIF by poly (I:C) significantly increased the transcription of genes involved in inflammatory responses, and this induction was blocked by knockdown of LcTRIF. Moreover, the ability of LcTRIF to induce inflammatory responses may partially be attributed to the promotion of mRNA expression of IFNh and NF-κB pathway genes. In addition, activation of the LcTRIF-mediated pathway inhibited the increase in hepatic stearoyl-coenzyme A (CoA) desaturase 1 induced by palmitic acid and subsequently alleviated lipid accumulation in hepatocytes. These results revealed the crucial role of LcTRIF in triggering antiviral immune responses and the unconventional metabolic function of LcTRIF in regulating hepatic lipogenesis in large yellow croaker.
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- Si Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Nutrition and Feed (Ministry of Agriculture), Key Laboratory of Mariculture (Ministry of Education), College of Fisheries, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Nutrition and Feed (Ministry of Agriculture), Key Laboratory of Mariculture (Ministry of Education), College of Fisheries, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Nutrition and Feed (Ministry of Agriculture), Key Laboratory of Mariculture (Ministry of Education), College of Fisheries, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Nutrition and Feed (Ministry of Agriculture), Key Laboratory of Mariculture (Ministry of Education), College of Fisheries, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Nutrition and Feed (Ministry of Agriculture), Key Laboratory of Mariculture (Ministry of Education), College of Fisheries, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China.,Laboratory for Marine Fisheries and Aquaculture, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Nutrition and Feed (Ministry of Agriculture), Key Laboratory of Mariculture (Ministry of Education), College of Fisheries, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China.,Laboratory for Marine Fisheries and Aquaculture, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, China
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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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Wei J, Huang Y, Zhu W, Li C, Huang X, Qin Q. Isolation and identification of Singapore grouper iridovirus Hainan strain (SGIV-HN) in China. Arch Virol 2019; 164:1869-1872. [PMID: 31073706 DOI: 10.1007/s00705-019-04268-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2018] [Accepted: 03/07/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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In recent years, with the rapid development of marine farming activities, outbreaks of viral diseases have affected the grouper aquaculture industry, causing heavy economic losses. Singapore grouper iridovirus (SGIV) is one of the most important viruses causing disease in fish. In the present study, we isolated and identified a virus from diseased groupers by coculturing the affected tissue cells with grouper spleen cells. The genome of the isolated virus shared 99.83% nucleotide sequence homology with those of SGIV reference strains in the GenBank database. The virus clustered with SGIV on an evolutionary tree constructed based on "major capsid protein" (MCP) amino acid sequences, so it was designated 'Singapore grouper iridovirus Hainan' (SGIV-HN). To evaluate the pathogenic potential of SGIV-HN in fish, orange-spotted groupers were infected by intraperitoneal injection with the virus. Infected groupers began to die from the fourth day after infection, and survivors tended to be stable by the eighth day. The death rate was 83.33%. In a mock-infected control group, only two fish died, and the mortality rate was 6.67%. Dissection showed that the fish had enlarged spleens with hemorrhage, and enlarged cells were visible with Giemsa staining. This is the first report of isolation of SGIV from naturally infected fish in China, and we show that SGIV-HN is highly infectious, causing massive deaths in groupers.
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- Jingguang Wei
- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, People's Republic of China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Winsun Bio-pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, People's Republic of China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, People's Republic of China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, People's Republic of China.
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Zang S, Zhang X, Li C, Wang L, Wei J, Qin Q. HRI of Epinephelus coioides is a critical factor in the grouper immune response to RGNNV infection. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2019; 87:659-668. [PMID: 30753915 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2019.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2018] [Revised: 02/02/2019] [Accepted: 02/08/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Phosphorylation of eukaryotic initiation factor 2 alpha subunit (eIF2α) occurs under a variety of conditions, including viral infection. Heme-regulated inhibitor (HRI) is an eIF2α kinase that modifies this phosphorylation. In this study, a HRI homologue (EcHRI) from the orange-spotted grouper (Epinephelus coioides) was cloned and its roles during fish viral infection were characterized. EcHRI encodes a 664-amino acid polypeptide that shares a high degree of similarity with HRIs from other species. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction analysis indicated that EcHRI was distributed in all examined tissues. Expression of EcHRI in the spleen of E. coioides was up-regulated when challenged with the synthetic analog of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) of polyinosine-polycytidylic acid (poly I:C). EcHRI was significantly increased in red-spotted grouper nervous necrosis virus (RGNNV) infected cells. EcHRI was abundantly distributed in the nucleus of grouper spleen (GS) cells. Overexpression of EcHRI inhibited the expression of red-spotted grouper nervous necrosis virus (RGNNV) genes in GS cells. Furthermore, our results showed that EcHRI overexpression significantly increased the expression of interferon (IFN)-related cytokines and enhanced activation of IFN-β, interferon-sensitive response element (ISRE), and nuclear factor κB (NF-κB). Taken together, these results suggest that EcHRI is involved in the fish immune response to virus challenge.
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- Shaoqing Zang
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510301, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Marine Biology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510301, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510301, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Marine Biology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510301, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Aquatic Economic Animals, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510301, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266000, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Marine Biology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510301, China.
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Li C, Liu J, Zhang X, Wei S, Huang X, Huang Y, Wei J, Qin Q. Fish Autophagy Protein 5 Exerts Negative Regulation on Antiviral Immune Response Against Iridovirus and Nodavirus. Front Immunol 2019; 10:517. [PMID: 30941145 PMCID: PMC6433989 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2019.00517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2018] [Accepted: 02/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Autophagy is an important biological activity that maintains homeostasis in eukaryotic cells. However, little is known about the functions of fish autophagy-related genes (Atgs). In this study, we cloned and characterized Atg5, a key gene in the autophagy gene superfamily, from orange-spotted grouper (Epinephelus coioides) (EcAtg5). EcAtg5 encoded a 275-amino acid protein that shared 94 and 81% identity to seabass (Lates calcarifer) and humans (Homo sapiens), respectively. The transcription level of EcAtg5 was significantly increased in cells infected with red-spotted grouper nervous necrosis virus (RGNNV). In cells infected with Singapore grouper iridovirus (SGIV), EcAtg5 expression declined during the early stage of infection and increased in the late stage. Fluorescence microscopy revealed that EcAtg5 mainly localized with a dot-like pattern in the cytoplasm of grouper cells. Overexpression of EcAtg5 significantly increased the replication of RGNNV and SGIV at different levels of detection, as indicated by increased severity of the cytopathic effect, transcription levels of viral genes, and levels of viral proteins. Knockdown of EcAtg5 decreased the replication of RGNNV and SGIV. Further studies showed that overexpression EcAtg5 activated autophagy, decreased expression levels of interferon related cytokines or effectors and pro-inflammatory factors, and inhibited the activation of nuclear factor κB, IFN-sensitive response element, and IFNs. In addition, ectopic expression of EcAtg5 affected cell cycle progression by hindering the G1/S transition. Taken together, our results demonstrated that fish Atg5 exerted a crucial role in virus replication by promoting autophagy, down-regulating antiviral IFN responses, and affecting the cell cycle.
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- Chen Li
- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, China
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Wei J, Li C, Zhang X, Zhou S, Zang S, Wei S, Qin Q. Molecular cloning and characterization of Aos1 and Uba2 from the orange-spotted grouper (Epinephelus coioides). FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2018; 81:343-353. [PMID: 30041050 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2018.07.043] [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: 04/21/2018] [Revised: 07/18/2018] [Accepted: 07/20/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
Abstract
Small ubiquitin-related modifiers (SUMOs) are post-translationally conjugated to other proteins and are essential regulators of a wide range of cellular processes. Covalent attachment of SUMO requires an enzymatic cascade consisting of a single E1-activating enzyme (Aos1 and Uba2 heterodimer), a single E2-conjugating enzyme (Ubc9), and one of several E3 ligases that facilitate transfer of SUMO from Ubc9 to the substrate. In the present study, the Aos1 and Uba2 homologues (EcAos1 and EcUba2) from the orange-spotted grouper (Epinephelus coioides) were cloned and their possible roles in fish immunity were analyzed. The open reading frame (ORF) of EcAos1 contains 1050 base pairs (bp) encoding a 350 amino acid protein with a predicted molecular mass of 38.97 kDa EcAos1 has a nuclear localization signal (NLS) at residues 193-203. The ORF of EcUba2 contains 1950 bp encoding a 650 amino acid protein with a predicted molecular mass of 71.3 kDa EcUba2 has a NLS at residues 608-630. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction analysis indicated that both EcAos1 and EcUba2 were distributed in all examined tissues. The expression levels of EcAos1 and EcUba2 in the spleen and head kidney of E. coioides were differentially up-regulated when challenged with polyinosine-polycytidylic acid. Green fluorescence of both pEGFP-C1-EcAos1 and pEGFP-C1-EcUba2 was distributed in the nucleus of GS cells. When the NLSs of EcAos1 and EcUba2 were deleted, the cellular localizations all changed. Over-expression of EcAos1 and EcUba2 inhibited red-spotted grouper nervous necrosis virus infection and replication. These results are important for better understanding of the SUMO pathway in fish and provide insights into the regulatory mechanism of viral infection in E. coioides under farmed conditions.
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- Jingguang Wei
- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China.
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510301, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China; Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266000, PR China.
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Zang S, Zhang X, Zhang J, Li C, Wei J, Qin Q. Involvement of eIF2α of Epinephelus coioides in the fish immune response to virus infection. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2018; 75:365-373. [PMID: 29454897 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2018.02.027] [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: 11/22/2017] [Revised: 02/03/2018] [Accepted: 02/14/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The eukaryotic initiation factor 2 alpha subunit (eIF2α) is a key translation regulator that plays an important role in different cellular pressures and stimuli, including virus infection. In the present study, an eIF2α homolog (EceIF2α) from the orange-spotted grouper (Epinephelus coioides) was cloned and its roles during fish viral infection were characterized. EceIF2α encodes a putative protein of 315 amino acid residues, and shares a high degree of similarity with eIF2αs from other species. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) analysis indicated that EceIF2α was distributed in all examined tissues. Both of the expression levels of EceIF2α in the spleen and head kidney of E. coioides were up-regulated when challenged with polyinosine-polycytidylic acid (poly[I:C]). EceIF2α was abundantly distributed in both the cytoplasm and nucleus in grouper spleen (GS) cells. Over-expression of EceIF2α improved the expression of red-spotted grouper nervous necrosis virus (RGNNV) genes in GS cells. In addition, EceIF2α depressed the activation of NK-κB and IFN-β. Furthermore, dephosphorylation inhibitor treatment led to a significant decrease of RGNNV gene transcription. Taken together, these results suggest that EceIF2α might be involved in the fish immune response to virus challenge.
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- Shaoqing Zang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Marine Biology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Marine Biology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266000, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Marine Biology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, China.
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Immunity, feed, and husbandry in fish health management of cultured Epinephelus fuscoguttatus with reference to Epinephelus coioides. AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aaf.2018.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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