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Tsoulia T, Sundaram AYM, Braaen S, Jørgensen JB, Rimstad E, Wessel Ø, Dahle MK. Transcriptomics of early responses to purified Piscine orthoreovirus-1 in Atlantic salmon ( Salmo salar L.) red blood cells compared to non-susceptible cell lines. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1359552. [PMID: 38420125 PMCID: PMC10899339 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1359552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Piscine red blood cells (RBC) are nucleated and have been characterized as mediators of immune responses in addition to their role in gas exchange. Salmonid RBC are major target cells of Piscine orthoreovirus-1 (PRV-1), the etiological agent of heart and skeletal muscle inflammation (HSMI) in farmed Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). PRV-1 replicates in RBC ex vivo, but no viral amplification has been possible in available A. salmon cell lines. To compare RBC basal transcripts and transcriptional responses to PRV-1 in the early phase of infection with non-susceptible cells, we exposed A. salmon RBC, Atlantic salmon kidney cells (ASK) and Salmon head kidney cells (SHK-1) to PRV-1 for 24 h. The RNA-seq analysis of RBC supported their previous characterization as pluripotent cells, as they expressed a wide repertoire of genes encoding pattern recognition receptors (PRRs), cytokine receptors, and genes implicated in antiviral activities. The comparison of RBC to ASK and SHK-1 revealed immune cell features exclusively expressed in RBC, such as genes involved in chemotactic activity in response to inflammation. Differential expression analysis of RBC exposed to PRV-1 showed 46 significantly induced genes (≥ 2-fold upregulation) linked to the antiviral response pathway, including RNA-specific PRRs and interferon (IFN) response factors. In SHK-1, PRV induced a more potent or faster antiviral response (213 genes induced). ASK cells showed a differential response pattern (12 genes induced, 18 suppressed) less characterized by the dsRNA-induced antiviral pathway. Despite these differences, the RIG-I-like receptor 3 (RLR3) in the family of cytosolic dsRNA receptors was significantly induced in all PRV-1 exposed cells. IFN regulatory factor 1 (IRF1) was significantly induced in RBC only, in contrast to IRF3/IRF7 induced in SHK-1. Differences in IRF expression and activity may potentially affect viral propagation.
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- Thomais Tsoulia
- Departments of Aquatic Animal Health and Analysis and Diagnostics, Norwegian Veterinary Institute, Ås, Norway
- Department of Biotechnology, Fisheries and Economy, UiT Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Departments of Aquatic Animal Health and Analysis and Diagnostics, Norwegian Veterinary Institute, Ås, Norway
- Department of Medical Genetics, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås, Norway
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- Department of Biotechnology, Fisheries and Economy, UiT Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås, Norway
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås, Norway
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- Departments of Aquatic Animal Health and Analysis and Diagnostics, Norwegian Veterinary Institute, Ås, Norway
- Department of Biotechnology, Fisheries and Economy, UiT Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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Deng Y, Ding C, Yang H, Zhang M, Xiao Y, Wang H, Li J, Xiao T, Lv Z. First in vitro and in vivo evaluation of recombinant IL-1β protein as a potential immunomodulator against viral infection in fish. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 255:128192. [PMID: 37979760 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2023] [Revised: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
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IL-1β is an important proinflammatory cytokine with multifaceted modulatory roles in immune responses. In fish, recombinant IL-1β has been employed in the control of bacterial diseases, while the antiviral mechanisms of IL-1β remain largely unknown, and the efficacy of recombinant IL-1β as an immunomodulator to prevent viral diseases is still not determined. This study evaluated the immunomodulatory effects of recombinant grass carp IL-1β against grass carp reovirus (GCRV) in vitro and in vivo. Firstly, the mature form (Ser111-Lys270) of grass carp IL-1β was identified, and its recombinant protein (designated as rgcIL-1β) was prepared through prokaryotic expression. Then, an in vitro evaluation model for rgcIL-1β activity was established in the CIK cells, with the appropriate concentration (600 ng/mL) and effect time (1 h). In vitro, rgcIL-1β could not only induce the production of proinflammatory cytokines such as IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α but also a series of antiviral factors including IFN-1, IFN-2, IFN-γ, and ISG15. Mechanistically, transcriptome analysis and western blotting confirmed that rgcIL-1β activated multiple transcriptional factors, including NF-κB, IRF1, IRF3, and IRF8, and the signal pathways associated with inflammatory cytokines and antiviral factors expression. Expectedly, rgcIL-1β treatment significantly inhibited GCRV replication in vitro. In vivo administration of rgcIL-1β via intraperitoneal pre-injection significantly aroused an antiviral response to restrict GCRV replication and intense tissue inflammation in grass carp, demonstrating the immunomodulatory effects of rgcIL-1β. More importantly, rgcIL-1β administrated with 10 ng/g and 1 ng/g could improve the survival rate of grass carp during GCRV infection. This study represents the first time to comprehensively reveal the immunomodulatory and antiviral mechanisms of IL-1β in fish and may also pave the way for further developing recombinant IL-1β as an immunotherapy for the prevention and control of fish viral diseases.
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- Yadong Deng
- Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center of Featured Aquatic Resources Utilization, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center of Featured Aquatic Resources Utilization, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center of Featured Aquatic Resources Utilization, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center of Featured Aquatic Resources Utilization, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center of Featured Aquatic Resources Utilization, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center of Featured Aquatic Resources Utilization, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center of Featured Aquatic Resources Utilization, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center of Featured Aquatic Resources Utilization, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.
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- Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center of Featured Aquatic Resources Utilization, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.
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Cui T, Liu P, Chen X, Liu Z, Wang B, Gao C, Wang Z, Li C, Yang N. Identification and functional characterization of caspases in turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) in response to bacterial infection. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2023; 137:108757. [PMID: 37084854 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2023.108757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 04/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Apoptosis is the autonomous and orderly death of cells under genetic control to maintain the stability of the internal environment, and is a programmed cell death process with unique morphological and biochemical properties that is regulated by a variety of factors. Caspase gene family has a significant function in the process of apoptosis. However, the knowledge of caspases in turbot remains largely unknown. In present study, a total of nine turbot caspase genes were identified. The mRNA length of these caspase genes was ranged from 1149 bp (caspase-1) to 3216 bp (caspase-2), and the protein length was ranged from 281 aa (caspase-3a) to 507 aa (caspase-10). Phylogenetic analysis showed these caspase genes were divided into three subfamilies. The qRT-PCR results showed that turbot caspase genes were expressed in all the examined organs, especially the intestine, kidney, blood and gills. Meanwhile, we explored the expression patterns of caspase genes in the intestine, skin and gills after Vibrio anguillarum and Aeromonas salmonids infections. The results showed that caspase genes showed different expression patterns in mucosal tissues after bacterial infection, demonstrating the critical role of caspase genes in mucosal immune responses. In addition, protein-protein interaction analysis showed that caspase proteins interacted with immune molecules such as NLR, IL-1β, and birc. The results of interference and overexpression experiments showed that caspase-1 might play key roles in the regulation of the IL-1β production, but the detailed mechanism needs to be further studied. The results of this study provide valuable information for further study the roles of caspase genes in turbot, which could help us to further understand the inflammatory pathways in teleost.
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- Tong Cui
- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- Yantai Marine Economic Research Institute, Yantai, China
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- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China.
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- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China.
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Truong AD, Tran HTT, Nguyen HT, Chu NT, Hong YH, Lillehoj HS, Dang HV, Song KD. Molecular and functional characterization of chicken interleukin 1 receptor 2 (chIL-1R2). Poult Sci 2022; 102:102399. [PMID: 36586293 PMCID: PMC9811199 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2022.102399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Interleukin-1 receptor type 2 (IL1R2) is a decoy receptor for exogenous IL-1. However, its functional role in chicken immunity is poorly understood. Herein, chicken IL-1R2 (chIL-1R2) was identified and functionally characterized in vivo and in vitro. The chIL-1R2 coding sequence includes 1,236 nucleotides encoding 412 amino acids, is highly conserved, and has a close relationship with its mammalian counterpart. Its extracellular region has three Ig-like domains but no TIR domain for intracellular signaling. Using ELISA, the recombinant chIL-1R2 protein was demonstrated to specifically bind to the chicken IL-1β. ChIL-1R2 mRNA expression was shown to be higher in the spleen, lung, kidney, small intestine, and liver. The expression of chIL-1R2 and chIL-1R1 was significantly upregulated in DF-1 cells treated with poly (I:C), but significantly downregulated in the presence of NF-κB, JNK, and MEK inhibitors, indicating that the NF-κB, JNK, and MEK signaling pathways are required for the transcriptional regulation of chIL-1R1 and chIL-1R2 expression. It is worth noting that while the p30 MAPK pathway was required for chIL-1R1 expression, it was not required for chIL-1R2 expression. Furthermore, chIL-1R2 expression increased as early as day 1, and then significantly decreased until day 3, while chIL-1R1 was dramatically upregulated in four organs of chickens infected with the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV). These findings indicate that chIL-1R1 and chIL-1R2 may play a crucial in innate and adaptive immune responses toward HPAIV infection. In summary the present study showed that chIL-1R2 binds to chIL-1β antibody. ChIL-1R2 expression can be induced by a viral infection, and may be regulated through NF-κB/JNK/MEK-mediated signaling pathways.
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- Anh Duc Truong
- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, National Institute of Veterinary Research, Dong Da, Ha Noi, 100000, Vietnam
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- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, National Institute of Veterinary Research, Dong Da, Ha Noi, 100000, Vietnam
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- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, National Institute of Veterinary Research, Dong Da, Ha Noi, 100000, Vietnam
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- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, National Institute of Veterinary Research, Dong Da, Ha Noi, 100000, Vietnam
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- Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong, 17546, Republic of Korea
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- Animal Biosciences and Biotechnology Laboratory, Agricultural Research Services, United States Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, MD 20705, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, National Institute of Veterinary Research, Dong Da, Ha Noi, 100000, Vietnam
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- The Animal Molecular Genetics and Breeding Center & Department of Agricultural Convergence Technology, JeonBuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea,Corresponding author:
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Guo JJ, Wang H, Liu JC, Chang XY, Li JN, Liu XL. Interleukin-1β enhances the expression of two antimicrobial peptides in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) against Vibrio mimicus via activating NF-κB pathway. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2022; 122:334-344. [PMID: 34922017 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2021.12.020] [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: 09/02/2021] [Revised: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Vibrio mimicus (V. mimicus) is a pathogen causing serious vibriosis in aquatic animals. Hepcidin and β-Defensin1 are two important antibacterial peptides (AMPs) with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity in fish. In mammals, some evidences demonstrated that interleukin-1β (IL-1β) primarily promote AMPs expression via activating classical NF-κB pathway, but it still remains unclear in fish. Here, the temporal and spatial expression patterns of grass carp IL-1β (gcIL-1β) gene and two AMPs genes (gchepcidin and gcβ-defensin1) in tissues post-V. mimicus infection and anti-V. mimicus activity of these two AMPs in vitro were detected, showing that V. mimicus infection significantly elevated the mRNA levels of these three genes in the immune-related tissues although their expression patterns were not entirely consistent, and both gcHepcidin and gcβ-Defensin1 possessed anti-V. mimicus activity in vitro. Subsequently, the recombinant gcIL-1β (rgcIL-1β) was expressed prokaryotically in an inclusion body, which could promote proliferation of grass carp head kidney leukocytes (gcHKLs) and enhance respiratory burst activity and phagocytic activity of head kidney macrophages. Stimulation with rgcIL-1β was able to significantly regulate the mRNA expression of key regulatory genes (il-1RI, traf6, tak1, ikkβ, iκBα and p65) involved in the activation of classical NF-κB pathway, and then induce gcTAK1 phosphorylation, promote gcp65 nuclear translocation and enhance endogenous gcIL-1β expression at both mRNA and protein levels, implying NF-κB pathway was activated. More importantly, exogenous rgcIL-1β stimulation also significantly up-regulated both gcHepcidin and gcβ-Defensin1 mRNA levels against V. mimicus, and the regulatory effect was blocked or inhibited by NF-κB inhibitor PDTC. Taken together, our results demonstrated for the first time that grass carp IL-1β stimulation could significantly enhance the expression of these two anti-V.mimicus AMPs via activating classical NF-κB pathway.
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- Jia-Jing Guo
- Anhui Province Key Lab of Veterinary Pathobiology and Disease Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, PR China
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- Anhui Province Key Lab of Veterinary Pathobiology and Disease Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, PR China
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- Anhui Province Key Lab of Veterinary Pathobiology and Disease Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, PR China
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- Anhui Province Key Lab of Veterinary Pathobiology and Disease Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, PR China
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- Anhui Province Key Lab of Veterinary Pathobiology and Disease Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, PR China.
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- Anhui Province Key Lab of Veterinary Pathobiology and Disease Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, PR China.
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Zhao M, Liu Y, Gao Y, Wang X, Zhou H, Zhang A. Insights into the functional role of grass carp IL-8 in head kidney leukocytes: pro-inflammatory effects and signalling mechanisms. JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY 2022; 100:192-202. [PMID: 34716580 DOI: 10.1111/jfb.14934] [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: 07/28/2021] [Revised: 10/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Interleukin-8 (IL-8) is a critical chemokine regulating immune cells' chemotaxis as well as their physiological or pathological activations. In fish cells, recombinant IL-8 proteins induced transcriptions of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Nonetheless, the exact mechanisms underlying the function of fish IL-8 as a pro-inflammatory cytokine are still unclear. In this paper, the authors first prepared recombinant grass carp IL-8 (rgcIL-8) using an Escherichia coli expression system, and later confirmed rgcIL-8 increased gene expression of il8, il1β and tumour necrosis factor alpha (tnfα) in grass carp head kidney leukocytes (HKLs). Using signalling pathway inhibitors, the authors showed that rgcIL-8 regulated transcriptions of pro-inflammatory cytokines via MAPK and/or NF-κB signalling pathways. They cloned gcIL-8-specific receptor CXCR1 and subsequently discovered that gcIL-8 could increase the activity of NF-κB and the transcription of IL-1β via CXCR1. Simultaneously, antibody neutralization assay showed that endogenous IL-8 is partially relevant to the self-regulation of IL-1β. Moreover, rgcIL-8 led to the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase gene, causing an accumulation of nitric oxide in the culture medium of HKLs, suggesting the potential of gcIL-8 to mediate inflammatory response. This study not only enriched the function of IL-8 in teleost but also revealed it as a potential target for the inflammatory control in grass carp.
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- Minghui Zhao
- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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Eggestøl HØ, Lunde HS, Knutsen TM, Haugland GT. Interleukin-1 Ligands and Receptors in Lumpfish ( Cyclopterus lumpus L.): Molecular Characterization, Phylogeny, Gene Expression, and Transcriptome Analyses. Front Immunol 2020; 11:502. [PMID: 32300342 PMCID: PMC7144542 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.00502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2019] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The interleukin (IL)-1 family play a fundamental role as immune system modulators. Our previous transcriptome-analyses of leukocytes from lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus L.) showed that IL-1β was among the most highly upregulated genes following bacterial exposure. In the present study, we characterized IL-1 signaling pathways, identified and characterized four ligands of the IL-1 family in lumpfish; IL-1β type I and type II, IL-18, and the novel IL-1 family members (nIL-1F), both at mRNA and gene levels. The two IL-1β in lumpfish is termed IL-1β1 (type II) and IL-1β2 (type I). Furthermore, a comprehensive phylogenetic analysis of 277 IL-1 ligands showed that nIL-1F, in common with IL-1β, likely represents an ancestral gene, as representatives for nIL-1F were found in cartilaginous and lobe-finned fish, in addition to teleosts. This shows that nIL-1F is not exclusively present in teleosts as previously suggested. Our analyses of exon-intron structures, intron phases, phylogeny and synteny clearly show the separation of IL-1β into groups; type I and type II, which likely is a result of the third whole genome duplication (3R WGD). The phylogenetic analysis shows that most teleosts have both type I and type II. Furthermore, we have determined transcription levels of the IL-1 ligands in leukocytes and 16 different tissues, and their responses upon in vitro stimulation with seven different ligands. In addition, we have identified the IL-1 receptors IL-1R1, IL-1R2, IL-1R4 (ST2/IL-33 receptor/IL-1RL), IL-1R5 (IL-18R1), and partial sequences of DIGIRR and IL-1R3 (IL-RAcP). Identification of immune molecules and description of innate responses in lumpfish is interesting for comparative and evolutionary studies and our study constitutes a solid basis for further functional analyses of IL-1 ligands and receptors in lumpfish. Furthermore, since lumpfish are now farmed in large numbers to be used as cleaner fish for removal of sea lice on farmed salmon, in-depth knowledge of key immune molecules, signaling pathways and innate immune responses is needed, as the basis for design of efficient immune prophylactic measures such as vaccination.
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- Håvard Ø Eggestøl
- Department of Biological Sciences, Bergen High-Technology Centre, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Bergen High-Technology Centre, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Bergen High-Technology Centre, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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Zhou N, Chen LL, Chen J, Guo ZP. Molecular characterization and expression analysis of IL-1β and two types of IL-1 receptor in barbel steed (Hemibarbus labeo). Comp Biochem Physiol B Biochem Mol Biol 2020; 241:110393. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpb.2019.110393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2019] [Revised: 11/23/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Gao J, Jiang X, Wang J, Xue Y, Li X, Sun Z, Xie H, Nie P, Zou J, Gao Q. Phylogeny and expression modulation of interleukin 1 receptors in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella). DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2019; 99:103401. [PMID: 31145914 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2019.103401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2019] [Revised: 05/22/2019] [Accepted: 05/22/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The interleukin (IL) -1 family members play an important role in regulating inflammatory responses and their functions are mediated by a group of receptors consisting of immunoglobulin and Toll/IL-1 receptor (TIR) domains. In humans, 10 IL-1Rs are found. In this study, 5 IL-1 receptors including IL-1R3/IL-1RAcP, IL-1R8/SIGIRR, IL-1R9a/IL-1RAcPL1a, IL-1R9b/IL-1RAcPL1b and IL-1R10/IL-1RAcPL2 were identified in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella). Phylogenetic analysis reveals that the IL-1R9a/IL-1RAcPL1a and IL-1R9b/IL-1RAcPL1b share significantly high sequence similarity and are believed to have been duplicated from the same gene prior to the radiation of teleosts. Further, these two receptors closely relate to the IL-1R10/IL-1RAcPL2, suggesting that they may have evolved from a common ancestor. The IL-1R3/IL-1RAcP, IL-1R9a/IL-1RAcPL1a, IL-1R9b/IL-1RAcPL1b and IL-1R10/IL-1RAcPL2 are highly expressed in the brain. Stimulation of primary spleen leucocytes by LPS and intraperitoneal injection of fish with poly (I:C) or bacterial infection results in significant increases of IL-1R3/IL-1RAcP expression. Interestingly, the IL-1R8/SIGIRR and IL-1R10/IL-1RAcPL2 showed similar expression patterns.
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- Jingduo Gao
- 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 at Shanghai Ocean University, Ministry of Science and Technology, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 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 at Shanghai Ocean University, Ministry of Science and Technology, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 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 at Shanghai Ocean University, Ministry of Science and Technology, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 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 at Shanghai Ocean University, Ministry of Science and Technology, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 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 at Shanghai Ocean University, Ministry of Science and Technology, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 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 at Shanghai Ocean University, Ministry of Science and Technology, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430072, 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 at Shanghai Ocean University, Ministry of Science and Technology, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 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 at Shanghai Ocean University, Ministry of Science and Technology, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China.
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Feng S, Qiu X, Wang Y, Zhang N, Liao B, Wang X, Zhang A, Yang K, Zhou H. Production and functional insights into the potential regulation of three isoforms of grass carp p40 subunit in inflammation. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2019; 89:403-410. [PMID: 30978447 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2019.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2018] [Revised: 03/28/2019] [Accepted: 04/05/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The p40 subunit is known as a component of Interleukin (IL)-12 and IL-23. In mammals, p40 can be secreted as a monomer or homodimer and acts independently to mediate cellular responses. Recently, three p40 paralogues were isolated and identified from grass carp and other fish species, but whether they exist independently as well as their functional consequences and significance remain unclear. In the present study, using grass carp as the model, we for the first time demonstrated the existence of natural fish p40a, p40b and p40c (gcp40a, gcp40b and gcp40c) mainly as a monomer in culture supernatant of head kidney leukocytes (HKLs). Particularly, their excessive secretion induced by various immune stimuli suggests possible involvement of free p40s in fish immune responses. To define their functions, recombinant grass carp p40a/b/c (rgcp40a, rgcp40b and rgcp40c) were prepared by Pichia pastoris expression system, and they possessed the activities to enhance the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines including Il-1β and tumor necrosis factor-α (Tnf-α) in grass carp HKLs. These pro-inflammatory properties of p40 isoforms prompted us to investigate their roles during the inflammatory process. In line with this, in vivo study revealed the pathogenic effect of rgcp40a on intestinal inflammation, whereas gcp40a polyclonal antibodies remarkably ameliorated Aeromonas hydrophila-induced intestinal histopathological changes. Taken together, our results uncover the biological significance of free p40s in teleost, and provide new clue for targeting fish intestinal inflammation.
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- Shiyu Feng
- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
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Li Z, Liu XM, Li AY, Du XX, Wang XB, Liu JX, Wang ZG, Zhang QQ, Yu HY. Teleost Type 2 Interleukin-1 Receptor (IL-1R2) from the Spotted Halibut (Verasper variegatus): 3D Structure and a Role in Immune Response. Mol Biol 2019. [DOI: 10.1134/s0026893319020109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Zhang S, Wang X, Li C, Feng S, Zhang A, Yang K, Zhou H. Identification and functional characterization of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) tumor necrosis factor receptor 2 and its soluble form with potentiality for targeting inflammation. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2019; 86:393-402. [PMID: 30502465 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2018.11.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2018] [Revised: 10/15/2018] [Accepted: 11/27/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) signals through two distinct cell surface receptors, TNFR1 and TNFR2 in mammals. In the present study, grass carp Tnfr2 (gcTnfr2) was isolated and characterized. Sequence alignment and phylogenetic analysis suggested that gcTnfr2 was a homolog of goldfish and zebrafish Tnfr2. Tissue distribution assay showed gctnfr2 transcripts were expressed in all examined tissues similar to gctnfr1. To functionally characterize the newly cloned molecule, gcTnfr2 was overexpressed in COS7 cell lines and it showed the ability to mediate the recombinant grass carp Tnf (rgcTnf)-α-triggered NF-κΒ activity and gcil1b promoter activity, clarifying its role in mediating Tnf-α signaling. The recombinant soluble form of gcTnfr2 (rgcsTnfr2) was prepared and it was able to interact with rgcTnf-α with higher affinity than that of rgcsTnfr1. Moreover, grass carp soluble Tnfr2 (gcsTnfr2) were detected in the culture medium of grass carp head kidney leukocytes (HKLs) and heat-inactivated A. hydrophila challenge significantly induced its production, indicating involvement of gcsTnfr2 in inflammation response. In agreement with this notion, rgcsTnfr2 effectively antagonized the effect of rgcTnf-α on il1b mRNA expression in HKLs, suggesting anti-Tnf-α property of gcsTnfr2. To strengthen the anti-inflammatory role of soluble Tnfr2, bacteria were injected intraperitoneally in grass carp followed by rgcsTnfr2. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining of head kidney, spleen and intestine showed that rgcsTnfr2 could significantly improve infection-induced histopathological changes. These results functionally identified gcTnfr2 and its soluble form, particularly highlighting the role of gcsTnfr2 against Tnf-α-triggered inflammatory signaling. In this line, rgcsTnfr2 displayed anti-inflammatory potentiality during infection, thereby providing a powerful mediator of inflammation control in fish.
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- Shengnan Zhang
- School of Life Science and Technology, Center for Informational Biology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Center for Informational Biology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Center for Informational Biology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Center for Informational Biology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Center for Informational Biology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Center for Informational Biology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Center for Informational Biology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, PR China.
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Wei H, Lv M, Wen C, Zhang A, Yang K, Zhou H, Wang X. Identification of an intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1 homologue from grass carp: Evidence for its involvement in the immune cell adhesion in teleost. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2018; 81:67-72. [PMID: 29981884 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2018.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2018] [Revised: 07/04/2018] [Accepted: 07/05/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) is a single-chain transmembrane glycoprotein which plays key roles in transendothelial migration of leukocytes and interaction between antigen presenting cells and T cells. In teleost, information of cell adhesion-related molecules is still lacking. In this study, we identified a gene from grass carp sharing similar exon and intron organization with human ICAM-1. Cloning and in silico analysis of its homologues in zebrafish and other two cyprinid fishes, respectively demonstrated the existence of the gene in these fishes. Moreover, the molecular features of these genes in fishes were conserved compared with human ICAM-1. In grass carp, the transcripts of this gene were detected with high levels in heart and liver and its mRNA expression in headkidney leukocytes was induced by Il-1β. Overexpression of this molecule in COS-7 cells could increase the adhesion of the cells with grass carp peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBLs), and the adhesion was further enhanced by lipopolysaccharide stimulation on PBLs. Further studies revealed that the mRNA levels of lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1, a ligand for ICAM-1, were much higher in the PBLs adhering to the COS-7 cells with overexpressing this molecule than in the PBLs alone. These results collectively showed that the newly cloned cDNA encodes grass carp intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1 (Icam-1) and it can mediate the adhesion of PBLs. This provides functional evidence for the existence of Icam-1 in teleost and will facilitate investigation on the transendothelial migration of leukocytes in fish species.
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- He Wei
- Center for Informational Biology, School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China; School of Biomedical Sciences, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Informational Biology, School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Informational Biology, School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Informational Biology, School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Informational Biology, School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Informational Biology, School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Informational Biology, School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
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Rebl A, Goldammer T. Under control: The innate immunity of fish from the inhibitors' perspective. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2018; 77:328-349. [PMID: 29631025 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2018.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2018] [Revised: 04/04/2018] [Accepted: 04/05/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The innate immune response involves a concerted network of induced gene products, preformed immune effectors, biochemical signalling cascades and specialised cells. However, the multifaceted activation of these defensive measures can derail or overshoot and, if left unchecked, overwhelm the host. A plenty of regulatory devices therefore mediate the fragile equilibrium between pathogen defence and pathophysiological manifestations. Over the past decade in particular, an almost complete set of teleostean sequences orthologous to mammalian immunoregulatory factors has been identified in various fish species, which prove the remarkable conservation of innate immune-control concepts among vertebrates. This review will present the current knowledge on more than 50 teleostean regulatory factors (plus additional fish-specific paralogs) that are of paramount importance for controlling the clotting cascade, the complement system, pattern-recognition pathways and cytokine-signalling networks. A special focus lies on those immunoregulatory features that have emerged as potential biomarker genes in transcriptome-wide research studies. Moreover, we report on the latest progress in elucidating control elements that act directly with immune-gene-encoding nucleic acids, such as transcription factors, hormone receptors and micro- and long noncoding RNAs. Investigations into the function of teleostean inhibitory factors are still mainly based on gene-expression profiling or overexpression studies. However, in support of structural and in-vitro analyses, evidence from in-vivo trials is also available and revealed many biochemical details on piscine immune regulation. The presence of multiple gene copies in fish adds a degree of complexity, as it is so far hardly understood if they might play distinct roles during inflammation. The present review addresses this and other open questions that should be tackled by fish immunologists in future.
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- Alexander Rebl
- Leibniz Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), Institute of Genome Biology, Fish Genetics Unit, Dummerstorf, Germany.
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- Leibniz Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), Institute of Genome Biology, Fish Genetics Unit, Dummerstorf, Germany
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Luo H, Yang H, Lin Y, Zhang Y, Pan C, Feng P, Yu Y, Chen X. LncRNA and mRNA profiling during activation of tilapia macrophages by HSP70 and Streptococcus agalactiae antigen. Oncotarget 2017; 8:98455-98470. [PMID: 29228702 PMCID: PMC5716742 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.21427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2017] [Accepted: 08/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Objectives To investigate the lncRNA profiling during tilapia peritoneal macrophages (TPMs) activation and discuss the relationship between lncRNA and mRNA. Materials and Methods RNA sequencing was used to investigate the lncRNA and mRNA profiles of TPMs activation following stimulation with Streptococcus agalactiae (Sa) antigen, heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) and HSP70+Sa. The expressions of lncRNA and mRNA were confirmed by qPCR. 356 lncRNA, 10173 mRNA and 1782 transcripts of uncertain coding potential (TUCP) were differentially expressed by pairwise comparison. These lncRNAs were shorter in length, fewer in exon number and higher in expression levels as compared with mRNAs. 683 lncRNAs and 4320 mRNAs were co-located, while 316 lncRNAs and 9997 mRNAs were in co-expression networks. Seven mRNAs (ANKRD34A, FMODA, GJA3, CNTN5, BMP10, BAI2 and HS3ST6) were involved in both networks of LNC_00035 and LNC_000466. Differentially expressed genes were involved in signaling pathways, such as "phosphorylation", "cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction", "endocytosis" and "MHC protein complex". LNC_000792, LNC_000215, LNC_000035 and LNC_000310, with cis and/or trans relationships with mRNAs, were also involved in ceRNA network. Conclusions These results might represent the first identified expression profile of lncRNAs and mRNAs in tilapia macrophages activated by HSP70 and Sa.
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- Honglin Luo
- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Aquaculture, Guangxi Institute of Fishery Sciences, Nanning, P.R. China.,Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, P.R. China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Aquaculture, Guangxi Institute of Fishery Sciences, Nanning, P.R. China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, P.R. China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Aquaculture, Guangxi Institute of Fishery Sciences, Nanning, P.R. China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Aquaculture, Guangxi Institute of Fishery Sciences, Nanning, P.R. China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Aquaculture, Guangxi Institute of Fishery Sciences, Nanning, P.R. China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Aquaculture, Guangxi Institute of Fishery Sciences, Nanning, P.R. China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Aquaculture, Guangxi Institute of Fishery Sciences, Nanning, P.R. China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Aquaculture, Guangxi Institute of Fishery Sciences, Nanning, P.R. China
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Qin L, Wang X, Zhang S, Feng S, Yin L, Zhou H. Lipopolysaccharide-induced autophagy participates in the control of pro-inflammatory cytokine release in grass carp head kidney leukocytes. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2016; 59:389-397. [PMID: 27826112 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2016.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2016] [Revised: 11/02/2016] [Accepted: 11/03/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3B (LC3B) is a known marker of autophagy in mammals. In the present study, we isolated and identified grass carp LC3B (gcLC3B) cDNA and found its inductive expression in response to bacterial infection in vivo. To assess the occurrence of autophagy in immune response, the role of gcLC3B as an autophagy marker in grass carp was characterized. Accordingly, grass carp kidney cells (CIKs) with stable expression of GFP-gcLC3B were established and GFP-gcLC3B puncta were counted under a confocal fluorescence microscope. Results showed that starvation, a conventional inducer of autophagy, significantly enhanced GFP-gcLC3B puncta number, indicating the existence of gcLC3B-linked autophagy in fish cells. Moreover, a commercial antibody recognizing gcLC3B and 3-methyladenine (3-MA) were validated in grass carp CIKs, and used to evaluate autophagy in grass carp head kidney leukocytes (HKLs) in response to LPS. Western blotting assay showed that LPS significantly induced the conversion of gcLC3B protein, providing the evidence for autophagy induced by LPS in fish immune cells. Importantly, autophagy inhibition by 3-MA enhanced grass carp IL-1β and TNF-α secretion, indicating the involvement of autophagy in pro-inflammatory cytokine production. Besides, 3-MA could amplify LPS-induced IL-1β and TNF-α release, implying that autophagic induction may drive a mechanism for controlling inflammatory response in fish. Thus, our data highlight the role of autophagy in fish immunity and provide new insight into the mechanism for the regulation of inflammation in fish.
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- Lei Qin
- School of Life Science and Technology, Center for Informational Biology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Center for Informational Biology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Center for Informational Biology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Center for Informational Biology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Center for Informational Biology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Center for Informational Biology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
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Kutyrev I, Cleveland B, Leeds T, Wiens GD. Proinflammatory cytokine and cytokine receptor gene expression kinetics following challenge with Flavobacterium psychrophilum in resistant and susceptible lines of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2016; 58:542-553. [PMID: 27693200 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2016.09.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2016] [Revised: 09/22/2016] [Accepted: 09/26/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Flavobacterium psychrophilum (Fp) is the causative agent of bacterial cold water disease (BCWD) which causes appreciable economic losses in rainbow trout aquaculture. We previously reported development of a genetic line, designated ARS-Fp-R that exhibits higher survival relative to a susceptible line, designated ARS-Fp-S, following either laboratory or natural on-farm challenge. The objectives of this study were to determine the temporal kinetics of gene expression between experimentally-challenged ARS-Fp-R and ARS-Fp-S fish and the correlation between gene expression and pathogen load. We developed a GeXP multiplex RT-PCR assay to simultaneously examine expression of immune-relevant genes, concentrating on tumor necrosis factor and interleukin-1 ligand/receptor systems and acute phase response genes. Spleen tissue was sampled at 6 h, 24 h, 48 h and 144 h post-challenge and pathogen load quantified by qPCR. Transcript abundance of cytokine genes tnfa1, tnfa2, tnfa3, il1b1, il1b2, il11a; acute phase response genes saa and drtp1; and putative cytokine receptors il1r1-like-b, il1r2, tnfrsf1a, tnfrsf9, tnfrsf1a-like-b increased following challenge while the transcript abundance of il1r-like-1 and tnfrsf1a-like-a decreased compared to PBS-injected line-matched control fish. Principal component analysis identified transcript levels of genes il1r-like-1 and tnfrsf1a-like-a as exhibiting differential expression between genetic lines. In summary, Fp i.p. injection challenge elicited a proinflammatory cytokine gene expression response in the spleen, with ARS-Fp-R line fish exhibiting modestly higher basal expression levels of several putative cytokine receptors. This study furthers the understanding of the immune response following Fp challenge and differences in gene expression associated with selective breeding for disease resistance.
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- Ivan Kutyrev
- National Center for Cool and Cold Water Aquaculture, Agricultural Research Service, USDA, 11861 Leetown Rd, Kearneysville, WV 25430, USA; Institute of General and Experimental Biology, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Sakhyanovoi St., 6, 670047 Ulan-Ude, Russia.
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- National Center for Cool and Cold Water Aquaculture, Agricultural Research Service, USDA, 11861 Leetown Rd, Kearneysville, WV 25430, USA
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- National Center for Cool and Cold Water Aquaculture, Agricultural Research Service, USDA, 11861 Leetown Rd, Kearneysville, WV 25430, USA
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- National Center for Cool and Cold Water Aquaculture, Agricultural Research Service, USDA, 11861 Leetown Rd, Kearneysville, WV 25430, USA.
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Xu QQ, Xu P, Zhou JW, Pan TS, Tuo R, Ai K, Yang DQ. Cloning and expression analysis of two pro-inflammatory cytokines, IL-1β and its receptor, IL-1R2, in the Asian swamp eel Monopterus albus. Mol Biol 2016. [DOI: 10.1134/s0026893316030122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Wang X, Yang X, Wen C, Gao Y, Qin L, Zhang S, Zhang A, Yang K, Zhou H. Grass carp TGF-β1 impairs IL-1β signaling in the inflammatory responses: Evidence for the potential of TGF-β1 to antagonize inflammation in fish. DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2016; 59:121-127. [PMID: 26826426 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2016.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2015] [Revised: 01/25/2016] [Accepted: 01/26/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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In the present study, effects of TGF-β1 on IL-1β signaling during inflammatory response were examined in grass carp. In grass carp head kidney leukocytes (HKLs), LPS significantly induced the mRNA expression of grass carp TGF-β1 (gcTGF-β1) and IL-1β, indicating the involvement of TGF-β1 and IL-1β in inflammatory process. Using anti-IL-1β antibody to neutralize the endogenous IL-1β, we found that stimulation of IL-1β mRNA expression by LPS was independent on IL-1β itself. Interestingly, recombinant gcTGF-β1 (rgcTGF-β1) suppressed basal and LPS-stimulated IL-1β mRNA expression in spite of immunoneutralizing endogenous IL-1β or not. Given that IL-1β receptor signaling molecule and natural IL-1β inhibitors are the important regulators in IL-1β signaling and activity, the effect of LPS on these molecules' expression was determined in HKLs. Results showed that LPS significantly enhanced the mRNA levels of IL-1 receptor type I (IL-1RI) and II (IL-1RII), IL-1R accessory protein (IL-1Racp) and novel IL-1 family member (nIL-1F). Moreover, the induction of IL-1RII, IL-1Racp and nIL-1F by LPS was IL-1β-dependent since IL-1β immunoneutralization abolished these inductions, implying the involvement of IL-1β auto-induction in these effects. Consistently, TGF-β1 could block basal IL-1RI and nIL-1F mRNA expression, and LPS-induced IL-1RI, IL-1Racp and nIL-1F mRNA expression, suggesting these molecules as the regulatory sites for TGF-β1 to modulate IL-1β signaling. Subsequent in vivo studies showed that bacterial challenge significantly up-regulated IL-1β mRNA expression with a rapid and transient pattern and TGF-β1 mRNA expression with a relatively time-delayed kinetics in head kidney. These expression patterns coincide with their pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory roles, respectively. As expected, rgcTGF-β1 could suppress bacterial-induced IL-1β mRNA expression, strengthening the anti-inflammatory role of TGF-β1 in vivo. Taken together, these results to our knowledge provide the first evidence for inducible TGF-β1 expression in inflammatory process, as well as the induction of inflammatory stimuli on IL-1β expression and signaling. In turn, TGF-β1 suppressed the proinflammatory process in vitro and in vivo presumably via interfering IL-1β expression and signaling in inflammatory response, highlighting the potential of TGF-β1 in the control of inflammation in fish.
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- Xinyan Wang
- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
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Zou J, Secombes CJ. The Function of Fish Cytokines. BIOLOGY 2016; 5:biology5020023. [PMID: 27231948 PMCID: PMC4929537 DOI: 10.3390/biology5020023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 269] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2016] [Revised: 04/28/2016] [Accepted: 05/17/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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What is known about the biological activity of fish cytokines is reviewed. Most of the functional studies performed to date have been in teleost fish, and have focused on the induced effects of cytokine recombinant proteins, or have used loss- and gain-of-function experiments in zebrafish. Such studies begin to tell us about the role of these molecules in the regulation of fish immune responses and whether they are similar or divergent to the well-characterised functions of mammalian cytokines. This knowledge will aid our ability to determine and modulate the pathways leading to protective immunity, to improve fish health in aquaculture.
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- Jun Zou
- Scottish Fish Immunology Research Centre, University of Aberdeen, Zoology Building, Tillydrone Avenue, Aberdeen AB24 2TZ, UK.
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- Scottish Fish Immunology Research Centre, University of Aberdeen, Zoology Building, Tillydrone Avenue, Aberdeen AB24 2TZ, UK.
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Du L, Feng S, Yin L, Wang X, Zhang A, Yang K, Zhou H. Identification and functional characterization of grass carp IL-17A/F1: An evaluation of the immunoregulatory role of teleost IL-17A/F1. DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2015; 51:202-211. [PMID: 25847875 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2015.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2015] [Revised: 03/30/2015] [Accepted: 03/31/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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In mammals, IL-17A and IL-17F are hallmark cytokines of Th17 cells which act significant roles in eradicating extracellular pathogens. IL-17A and IL-17F homologs nominated as IL-17A/F1-3 have been revealed in fish and their functions remain largely undefined. Here we identified and characterized grass carp IL-17A/F1 (gcIL-17A/F1) in fish immune system. In this regard, both tissue distribution and inductive expression of gcIL-17A/F1 indicated its possible involvement in immune response. Moreover, recombinant gcIL-17A/F1 (rgcIL-17A/F1) was prepared and displayed an ability to enhance pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, TNF-α and IL-6) mRNA expression in head kidney leukocytes. It is suggestive of that gcIL-17A/F1 may act as a proinflammatory cytokine in fish immunity. Besides, rgcIL-17A/F1 induced gene expression and protein release of grass carp chemokine CXCL-8 (gcCXCL-8) in head kidney cells (HKCs), probably via NF-κB, p38 and Erk1/2 pathways. In particular, culture medium from the HKCs treated by rgcIL-17A/F1 could stimulate peripheral blood leukocytes migration and immunoneutralization of endogenous gcCXCL-8 could partially attenuate this stimulation, suggesting that rgcIL-17A/F1 could recruit immune cells through producing gcCXCL-8 as mammalian IL-17 A and F. Taken together, we not only identified the pro-inflammatory role of gcIL-17A/F1 in host defense, but also provided the basis for clarifying Th17 cells in teleost.
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- Linyong Du
- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.
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Yao F, Yang X, Wang X, Wei H, Zhang A, Zhou H. Molecular and functional characterization of an IL-1β receptor antagonist in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella). DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2015; 49:207-216. [PMID: 25475961 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2014.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2014] [Revised: 11/24/2014] [Accepted: 11/25/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
Abstract
In the present study, we discovered a novel IL-1 family member (nIL-1F) from grass carp that possessed the ability to bind with grass carp IL-1β receptor type 1 (gcIL-1R1) and attenuate grass carp IL-1β activity in head kidney leukocytes (HKLs), suggesting that it may function as an IL-1β receptor antagonist. Grass carp nIL-1F transcript was constitutively expressed with the highest levels in some lymphoid organs, including head kidney, spleen and intestine, implying its potential in grass carp immunity. In agreement with this notion, in vitro and in vivo studies showed that nIL-1F mRNA was inductively expressed in grass carp with a rapid kinetics, indicating that it may be an early response gene during immune challenges. In addition, recombinant grass carp IL-1β (rgcIL-1β) induced nIL-1F mRNA expression via NF-κB and MAPK (JNK, p38 and p42/44) signaling pathways in HKLs. Particularly, the orthologs of nIL-1F found in other fish species, including zebrafish, pufferfish and rainbow trout are not homologous to mammalian IL-1β receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra), indicating that fish nIL-1F and mammalian IL-1Ra may not share a common evolutionary ancestor. Taken together, our data suggest the existence of a naturally occurring fish nIL-1F, which may function like mammalian IL-1Ra, being beneficial to understand the auto-regulatory mechanism of IL-1β activity in fish immunity.
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- Fuli Yao
- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.
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Yang X, Wei H, Qin L, Zhang S, Wang X, Zhang A, Du L, Zhou H. Reciprocal interaction between fish TGF-β1 and IL-1β is responsible for restraining IL-1β signaling activity in grass carp head kidney leukocytes. DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2014; 47:197-204. [PMID: 25092146 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2014.07.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2014] [Revised: 07/28/2014] [Accepted: 07/28/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
Abstract
In the present study, we found that recombinant grass carp IL-1β (rgcIL-1β) simultaneously up-regulated grass carp IL-1β (gcIL-1β) and TGF-β1 (gcTGF-β1) expression via NF-κB and MAPK signaling in grass carp head kidney leukocytes (HKLs), promoting us to clarify whether TGF-β1 is an effective antagonist in IL-1β expression and activity. Our results showed that a stimulation of gcIL-1β on its own expression was noted within 6 h, but gcTGF-β1 neutralizing antibody prolonged gcIL-1β autostimulation up to 12 h, indicating a possible inhibitory role of gcTGF-β1 in regulating gcIL-1β effect. This notion was reinforced by the fact that recombinant grass carp TGF-β1 (rgcTGF-β1) could impede rgcIL-1β-induced gcIL-1β gene expression and secretion in a reciprocal manner. Further studies revealed that rgcTGF-β1 was able to attenuate rgcIL-1β-induced mRNA expression of its own receptor signaling molecules and the activation of NF-κB. By contrast, rgcIL-1β significantly amplified rgcTGF-β1-mediated gcTGF-β1 type I receptor (ALK5) expression and Smad2 phosphorylation in the same cell model. Taken together, these data shed light on an intrinsic mechanism for controlling inflammatory response by the reciprocal interaction between TGF-β1 and IL-1β in teleost.
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- Xiao Yang
- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.
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