布鲁菌DnaK蛋白抑制宿主细胞凋亡

布鲁菌病是一种典型的人兽共患细菌病,胞内寄生是其感染宿主、并难以治疗的主要原因。目前有关布鲁菌胞内寄生的机制尚未清晰。在本试验中,通过克隆布鲁菌DnaK基因到表达载体pQE-80L,分离纯化His-DnaK融合蛋白,探讨DnaK蛋白调节宿主细胞凋亡的功能。试验表明,第一,His-DnaK处理的巨噬细胞Caspase3剪切被抑制;第二,His-DnaK处理的巨噬细胞TUNEL染色显著降低;第三,布鲁菌DnaK蛋白能抑制宿主细胞凋亡。这将为进一步阐明布鲁菌胞内寄生的分子机制奠定基础。     

布鲁菌免疫分子研究进展

布鲁菌病是布鲁菌引起的人兽共患传染病,包括7种21型,其中感染人的主要有牛、羊、猪布鲁菌3种,其免疫涉及体液免疫和细胞免疫.在布鲁菌的免疫过程中,先天性免疫应答主要通过补体、自然杀伤细胞、巨噬细胞、细胞因子等的参与.获得性免疫应答中,CD4 、CD8 、γβT细胞起重要作用.布鲁菌重组亚单位疫苗是近年研究的热点,而且发现的免疫分子也很多.文章围绕布鲁菌免疫机理、免疫相关分子进行探讨,为筛选疫苗候选分子奠定基础.     

粗糙型布鲁菌M111菌壳的制备

将含有裂解酶基因重组温控裂解质粒pBBR1MCS∷PR-PL-E电转化至粗糙型布鲁菌M111中,构建重组布鲁菌M111(pBBR1MCS∷PR-PL-E)。重组菌株在28℃培养,42℃诱导表达裂解酶E,从而制备布鲁菌菌壳。绘制布鲁菌生长曲线及裂解曲线,计算裂解率并用透射电镜观察布鲁菌菌壳的形态。结果显示,成功制备了布鲁菌菌壳,温控裂解质粒pBBR1MCS∷PR-PL-E对布鲁菌的裂解率为100%。透射电镜观察可见细菌内容物部分流出,细菌表面出现不同程度的皱缩,细胞形态发生变化。结果表明,本试验成功制备了粗糙型布鲁菌菌壳,初步研究了其基本特性,为下一步开展布鲁菌菌壳疫苗的研究奠定了基础。     

荧光报告质粒构建及其在布鲁菌细胞侵袭试验中的应用

采取质粒shuffling方法,将含GFPmut1的pPS858和能在布鲁菌中复制的质粒pBBRlMCS-2经KpnI酶切后连接,转化DH5a,利用双抗性筛选重组质粒pBBR1-GFP。将荧光质粒转入布鲁菌,获得荧光标记布鲁菌,并用构建好的荧光标记布鲁菌侵染巨噬细胞J774A．1,探讨其用于细胞侵袭试验的可行性。结果显示,成功构建布鲁菌荧光报告质粒pBBR1-GFP,用构建好的荧光标记布鲁菌侵染巨噬细胞后,在细胞内观察到带荧光的布鲁菌,且荧光强度与胞内细菌数成正比。细胞侵袭动态试验结果表明,细菌与细胞共孵育45min后,胞内细菌达到饱和。结果表明,成功构建了布鲁菌的荧光质粒报告系统,可用于布鲁菌细胞侵袭试验。     

荧光报告质粒构建及其在布鲁菌细胞侵袭试验中的应用

采取质粒shuffling方法,将含GFPmut1的pPS858和能在布鲁菌中复制的质粒pBBR1MCS-2经KpnⅠ酶切后连接,转化DH5α,利用双抗性筛选重组质粒pBBR1-GFP。将荧光质粒转入布鲁菌,获得荧光标记布鲁菌,并用构建好的荧光标记布鲁菌侵染巨噬细胞J774A.1,探讨其用于细胞侵袭试验的可行性。结果显示,成功构建布鲁菌荧光报告质粒pBBR1-GFP,用构建好的荧光标记布鲁菌侵染巨噬细胞后,在细胞内观察到带荧光的布鲁菌,且荧光强度与胞内细菌数成正比。细胞侵袭动态试验结果表明,细菌与细胞共孵育45min后,胞内细菌达到饱和。结果表明,成功构建了布鲁菌的荧光质粒报告系统,可用于布鲁菌细胞侵袭试验。     

布鲁菌病对公共卫生的危害性及其防控措施

布鲁菌是一种革兰氏阴性细胞内寄生菌,容易引起动物和人类的慢性感染或急性感染,被感染的动物会表现出不孕不育或流产等症状。布鲁菌病一年四季都有可能发生,其发病率因各个地区的饲养条件和繁殖习惯以及经济条件、气候条件、自然条件的不同而不同。主要分析了布鲁菌病给公共卫生带来的危害性,并就如何有效防控布鲁菌病进行了探讨,并提出防控措施。     

粗糙型布鲁菌M111菌壳的制备

将含有裂解酶基因重组温控裂解质粒pBBR1MCS：：PR-PL-E电转化至粗糙型布鲁菌M111中，构建重组布鲁菌M111（pBBRlMCS：：PR-PL-E）。重组菌株在28℃培养，42℃诱导表达裂解酶E，从而制备布鲁菌菌壳。绘制布鲁菌生长曲线及裂解曲线，计算裂解率并用透射电镜观察布鲁菌菌壳的形态。结果显示，成功制备了布鲁菌菌壳，温控裂解质粒pBBRIMCS：：PR-PL-E对布鲁菌的裂解率为100％。透射电镜观察可见细菌内容物部分流出，细菌表面出现不同程度的皱缩，细胞形态发生变化。结果表明，本试验成功制备了粗糙型布鲁菌菌壳，初步研究了其基本特性，为下-步开展布鲁菌菌壳疫苗的研究奠定了基础。     

布鲁菌病的综合防控措施

布鲁菌病是由布鲁菌属的细菌侵入机体引起传染-变态反应性的人畜共患传染病。布鲁菌病在世界各地都有广泛流行,每年因此造成的经济损失高达数亿美元,而且此病还会对人类健康造成严重威胁。由于带菌动物是其他动物和人类布鲁菌病的主要传染源,因此,对动物布鲁菌病的防治就成为本病防控的关键。     

布鲁菌赤藓醇代谢研究概况

布鲁菌感染动物后可以逃避宿主免疫系统清除而长期存在,并严重侵害动物生殖系统。赤藓醇是布鲁菌的一种优势碳源,对布鲁菌的生长具有明显促进作用。在布鲁菌基因组中已经鉴定出6个与赤藓醇代谢相关的基因,布鲁菌的赤藓醇代谢途径也基本研究清楚。缺失布鲁菌赤藓醇代谢相关基因会造成布鲁菌在多种感染模型中的生存能力不同程度的改变。论文从布鲁菌对赤藓醇的亲嗜性、赤藓醇代谢通路及转运、赤藓醇代谢的基因调控、赤藓醇对布鲁菌毒力影响等方面进行了综述。     

绵羊种布鲁菌致病机制与防控研究进展

布鲁菌病(Brucellosis)是一种高度流行的人畜共患传染病,可造成巨大的经济损失,严重制约了当今畜牧业的发展并对人类健康构成了严重威胁。绵羊种布鲁菌病是由绵羊种布鲁菌(Brucella ovis,B.ovis)引起的一种以绵羊生殖系统功能障碍和怀孕绵羊流产为特征的慢性传染性疾病。目前,对于绵羊种布鲁菌的胞内寄生机制和感染机制尚不清楚,现将从病原学、流行病学、致病机制和疾病防控等方面对绵羊种布鲁菌病的研究进展进行概述,为后期挖掘绵羊种布鲁菌的致病机理和与其相关的研究奠定一定的理论基础。     

布鲁氏菌Ⅳ型分泌系统对树突状细胞自噬、胞内生存和炎症反应的影响

为探究Ⅳ型分泌系统在布鲁氏菌(Brucella)感染过程中的作用,深入了解布鲁氏菌Ⅳ型分泌系统在疫苗开发中的潜力,本研究以牛种布鲁氏菌A19疫苗株为研究对象,使用A19 VirB启动子缺失株感染小鼠树突状细胞(DCs),通过菌落计数(CFU)评估Ⅳ型分泌系统对布鲁氏菌黏附侵袭及胞内生存的影响,同时对感染的细胞进行RNA和总蛋白的提取,分别通过实时荧光定量PCR和Western blotting检测自噬基因Beclin-1的转录和表达情况;收集感染后的细胞上清液,利用ELISA检测炎症因子白细胞介素-6(IL-6)和IL-10的分泌水平。黏附侵袭结果显示,布鲁氏菌VirB启动子缺失株与亲本株A19的黏附侵袭水平无显著差异(P>0.05);胞内生存试验发现,感染的4 h,布鲁氏菌VirB启动子缺失株的胞内存活能力显著低于亲本株A19(P<0.05),感染后0、24和48 h极显著低于亲本株A19(P<0.01);实时荧光定量PCR和Western blotting结果显示,感染后4、8和12 h,布鲁氏菌VirB启动子缺失株刺激细胞产生Beclin-1的水平极显著高于亲本株A19(P<0.01);ELISA结果显示,感染后8和12 h,布鲁氏菌VirB启动子缺失株刺激细胞产生IL-6的水平显著高于亲本株A19(P<0.05),而在感染后8和12 h,布鲁氏菌VirB启动子缺失株刺激细胞分泌IL-10的水平显著低于亲本株A19(P<0.05),感染24 h时极显著低于亲本株A19(P<0.01)。综上所述,当VirB启动子缺失后,布鲁氏菌对DCs的黏附侵袭能力并未明显改变,但显著降低了布鲁氏菌在DCs内的存活能力,提升了DCs的自噬水平,促进了DCs IL-6的分泌,抑制了IL-10的分泌。本研究初步探究了布鲁氏菌Ⅳ型分泌系统在感染DCs过程中的生物学作用,为后续布鲁氏菌疫苗改造研究奠定了理论基础。     

Entry and intracellular localization of Brucella spp. in Vero cells: fluorescence and electron microscopy

Vero cells were inoculated with the six species of Brucella (B. abortus, B. melitensis, B. suis, B. neotomae, B. canis, and B. ovis) and examined by fluorescence and electron microscopy. All Brucella spp. were internalized by Vero cells. In all cells except those inoculated with B. canis, the numbers of intracellular brucellae increased with time after inoculation. Intracellular brucellae were first seen within phagosomes and phagolysosomes. Subsequent localization within cisternae of the rough endoplasmic reticulum was seen with all species of Brucella, except B. canis, which was restricted to phagolysosomes. Although rough brucellae were more adherent and entered a greater number of Vero cells, intracellular replication occurred in a larger percentage of cells with smooth rather than with rough brucellae. These results suggest that phagocytosed Brucella spp. are transferred 1) to cisternae of the rough endoplasmic reticulum, where unrestricted bacterial replication takes place; or 2) to phagolysosomes in which Brucella spp. fail to replicate. The various strains of Brucella spp. differ in their ability to induce their own transfer to the rough endoplasmic reticulum.     

布鲁菌Ⅳ型分泌系统效应蛋白DK63-887基因缺失株的构建及鉴定

为了构建羊布鲁菌16M(简称16M)的DK63-887基因缺失株(16MΔDK63-887),探讨该基因与16M介导自噬的关系。利用同源重组和抗性替换的方法,以卡那基因替换DK63-887基因,获得突变株16MΔDK63-887。将亲本株16M、疫苗株M5-90、突变株16MΔDK63-887在相同条件下振荡培养,观察其生长趋势变化;将各菌株置于不同外界环境中,观察其生存率;将各菌株侵染小鼠巨噬细胞,比较它们在宿主细胞内的生存能力及RT-qPCR检测自噬相关基因的表达。成功获得了布鲁菌DK63-887基因缺失株且在20代内未发生回复性突变现象。与亲本株相比,16MΔDK63-887在体外培养生长趋势与亲本株相似,只是细菌的浓度存在一定差异;突变株在外界应激条件下生存能力低于亲本株;侵染4h后缺失株胞内细菌数量明显下降;RT-qPCR检测到突变株的ULKI、Beclin1表达量均显著降低(P0.01),结果表明,布鲁菌Ⅳ型分泌系统效应蛋白与16M介导的细胞自噬密切相关,为16M胞内寄生机制的研究奠定了基础。     

Brucellosis at the animal/ecosystem/human interface at the beginning of the 21st century

Following the recent discovery of new Brucella strains from different animal species and from the environment, ten Brucella species are nowadays included in the genus Brucella. Although the intracellular trafficking of Brucella is well described, the strategies developed by Brucella to survive and multiply in phagocytic and non-phagocytic cells, particularly to access nutriments during its intracellular journey, are still largely unknown. Metabolism and virulence of Brucella are now considered to be two sides of the same coin. Mechanisms presiding to the colonization of the pregnant uterus in different animal species are not known. Vaccination is the cornerstone of control programs in livestock and although the S19, RB51 (both in cattle) and Rev 1 (in sheep and goats) vaccines have been successfully used worldwide, they have drawbacks and thus the ideal brucellosis vaccine is still very much awaited. There is no vaccine available for pigs and wildlife. Animal brucellosis control strategies differ in the developed and the developing world. Most emphasis is put on eradication and on risk analysis to avoid the re-introduction of Brucella in the developed world. Information related to the prevalence of brucellosis is still scarce in the developing world and control programs are rarely implemented. Since there is no vaccine available for humans, prevention of human brucellosis relies on its control in the animal reservoir. Brucella is also considered to be an agent to be used in bio- and agroterrorism attacks. At the animal/ecosystem/human interface it is critical to reduce opportunities for Brucella to jump host species as already seen in livestock, wildlife and humans. This task is a challenge for the future in terms of veterinary public health, as for wildlife and ecosystem managers and will need a "One Health" approach to be successful.     

细胞自噬与胞内病原体感染相互作用的研究进展

作为先天性免疫的一部分,自噬在胞内病原体感染过程中发挥着“双刃剑”的作用,一方面自噬可抑制、消灭胞内感染病原体,保护机体免受病原体的侵害;另一方面一些胞内病原体可抑制、阻断自噬的发生或成熟,甚至利用自噬逃避机体的免疫机制,利于其在体内的存活、增殖。作者从细胞自噬与胞内病原体之间的相互关系着手,对自噬在胞内病原体感染过程中所发挥的作用进行综述。     

布鲁氏菌胞内存活机制与巨噬细胞极化关系研究进展

布鲁氏菌（Brucella）是一种兼性胞内寄生致病菌,虽无典型的毒力因子却有很强的致病力,且常导致慢性持续感染。布鲁氏菌病被列入世界上严重的人兽共患病之一,直接对畜牧业造成重大经济损失,严重威胁人类健康和公共卫生安全。布鲁氏菌感染的靶细胞主要是巨噬细胞,其发展了更高的策略逃逸宿主免疫细胞的杀伤,甚至在细胞内大量繁殖,削弱巨噬细胞的功能,使巨噬细胞的杀伤作用和抗原递呈功能部分丧失,从而能在宿主细胞内长期持续性感染。文章围绕布鲁氏菌胞内存活机制进行探讨,分析了不同极化类型的巨噬细胞在布鲁氏菌感染过程中的调控作用,以及相关炎症通路对机体炎症发展的作用;揭示了布鲁氏菌胞内生存不仅可适应持续感染期间不同的免疫微环境,也可适应感染期间靶细胞营养物质利用率的差异;证实了在慢性感染的过程中免疫逃避和与宿主细胞代谢的相互作用起关键作用;解释了NF-κB通路是调节M1/M2型巨噬细胞亚型平衡状态的关键因素。布鲁氏菌在宿主细胞中持续感染是国内外学者所面临的巨大难题,其免疫逃逸机制和致病机制仍需进一步研究。     

Brucella: a pathogen without classic virulence genes

The first species of Brucella was isolated and characterized almost 120 years ago and recently the complete nucleotide sequences of the genomes of a number of well-characterized Brucella strains have been determined. However, compared to other bacterial pathogens relatively little is known about the factors contributing to its persistence in the host and multiplication within phagocytic cells. Also, many aspects of interaction between Brucella and their host remain unclear. Molecular characterization of intracellular survival process of Brucella is important as it will provide guidance for prevention and control. One of the features that distinguish Brucella is that they do not express classical virulence factors. Thus identification of virulence factors has been elusive and some of the identifications are putative. Disruption of putative virulence genes and studying their effect on attenuation in cell lines or mouse models is a widely used method. However, in most cases it is not apparent whether the mutated genes encode virulence factors or merely affect metabolic pathways of the pathogen. In addition, some mutations in Brucella can be compensated by redundancy or backup mechanisms. This review will examine known virulence genes (real and putative) identified to date and the mechanisms that contribute to the intracellular survival of Brucella and its ability to establish chronic infection.     

A rapid agglutination assay for canine brucellosis using antigen coated beads

Brucella canis is the causative agent of canine brucellosis and facultative intracellular pathogen. The diagnosis of canine brucellosis is based on bacteriological examination and serological methods including agglutination and gel diffusion tests. In this study, crude antigens were extracted from B. canis using hot saline, coated on to latex beads and their usefulness in the serological diagnosis of canine brucellosis was examined. Mixing the antigen coated latex beads with the sera of dogs infected with B. canis produced clear agglutination, but this was not so for B. canis free dog sera. N-terminal amino acid sequence analysis of the crude hot saline extracts, showed that they contained copper-zinc superoxide dismutase, ribose ABC transporter and hypothetical protein of Brucella as antigens. A serological survey of canine serum samples conducted by means of an agglutination test using the antigen coated latex beads, showed that this method was more specific than the tube agglutination test using whole bacterial cell antigens. Although these results suggest that our method in which crude hot saline extracted antigens are coated on to latex beads would be useful in the serological diagnosis of canine brucellosis, we need further investigation using more serum samples to confirm the usefulness of our method.