Genetic and splice variations of Bos taurus CD46 shift cell permissivity to BVDV, the bovine pestivirus

The pestivirus bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) is known to bind to the CD46 molecule, which subsequently promotes entry of the virus. Mapping of the BVD-virion-binding site has shown that two peptides, 66EQIV69 and 82GQVLAL87, located on antiparallel beta sheets in the most distal complement control protein module (CCP1), provide the attachment platform. In the present study, we reveal the existence of ten distinct allelic versions of the CCP1 module, varying significantly in frequency among taurine and indicine races. A complex mRNA splicing pattern was also evidenced for bovine CD46, generating three different serine-threonine-proline segments and five different cytoplasmic domains. The four most frequent allelic variants and the six splice variants were then expressed in BVDV-nonpermissive porcine cells and the quantity of progeny virions generated by each cell preparation was measured 48 h post-infection. As expected, ectopic expression of the 10 bovine CD46 isoforms rendered the PK15 cells permissive to BVDV, as attested by the 100,000-fold greater recovery of virions from these cells than from non-transfected cells. This permissivity increase was significantly lower (-33%, P<0.001) when the canonical CCP1 was replaced with the variant most frequent in zebus, suggesting positive or negative selection of this allele in the latter and in the former, respectively. The predicted secondary structure of this variant suggests that the measured loss of function is due to the disappearance of one of the two beta sheets constituting the BVDV attachment platform. On the other hand we showed that for a given CCP1, the titer recovered at 48 hpi also depended on the nature of the CD46 cytoplasmic domain (P<0.001). This result implies that virus binding generates a cytoplasmic-tail-dependent outside-in signal that determines permissivity to BVDV.     

牦牛病毒性腹泻/粘膜病的防制研究

20世纪80年代以来，我国牦牛群中陆续发现牛病毒性腹泻／粘膜病(BVD／MD)，血清阳性率在30％～42．4％之间，病死率在30％左右，本研究先后从四川、西藏等地牦牛中分离出病毒，并对其进行各种生物学特征鉴定后，表明该病毒与标准毒属同一种，所不同的是四川牦牛病毒株属非致细胞病变型，即属NCP型。但回归本动物能复制出典型病例。目前尚无国产牛粘膜病疫苗用于生产。本研究依据猪瘟病毒与牛病毒性腹泻／粘膜病病毒具有交叉免疫性的原理，用猪瘟弱毒苗对牦牛病毒性腹泻／粘膜病进行预防，试验证明用猪瘟弱毒苗可以预防牛病毒性腹泻／粘膜病，且安全可靠，具有实用价值。     

安徽、江苏、广西部分地区水牛牛病毒性腹泻/粘膜病血清学监测

用微量细胞中和试验,对安徽、江苏和广西的１２个县部分水牛群血清样品（ｎ＝３４３）牛病毒性腹泻／粘膜病（ＢＶＤ／ＭＤ）中和抗体进行检测。结果从１０个县的血清中检出了ＢＶＤ／ＭＤ抗体,其中安徽水牛血清（ｎ＝１５０）ＢＶＤ／ＭＤ抗体平均阳性检出率为２４．２％（范围１０％～４６．７％）,江苏（ｎ＝１４３）ＢＶＤ／ＭＤ平均阳性检出率为８．４％（０％～１１．１％）,广西（ｎ＝５０）ＢＶＤ／ＭＤ平均阳性检出率为１０．０％（０％～１５．４％）。本调查说明我国水牛群中ＢＶＤ／ＭＤ流行在扩大。     

CD46基因在新疆褐牛不同组织中的表达研究

为了探究CD46基因在新疆褐牛不同组织中的表达丰度差异,初步掌握CD46基因在新疆褐牛不同组织中的表达规律,试验设计了特异性引物,应用实时荧光定量PCR技术分析新疆褐牛心脏、肝脏、脾脏、肺脏、肾脏、小肠、大肠、胃、肌肉、卵巢和乳腺中的CD46基因表达情况。结果表明,新疆褐牛CD46基因在所检测的11种组织中均有表达,不同组织部位的表达存在差异,其中肝脏CD46表达丰度最高,其表达丰度显著高于肺脏、脾脏、肾脏、胃、小肠、大肠、卵巢和乳腺（P< 0.05）。本研究对新疆褐牛各组织CD46基因的表达规律进行初步分析,为CD46基因表达规律与其生物功能研究的开展提供了参考依据。     

Study on Expression of CD46 Gene in Different Tissues of Xinjiang Brown Cattle

In order to study the differences of CD46 gene expression in different tissues of Xinjiang Brown cattle and preliminarily master the expression regular pattern in different tissues, specific primers was designed in this study, and Real-time quantitative PCR technique was used to analyze the expression of CD46 gene in different tissues of Xinjiang Brown cattle like heart,liver,spleen,lung, kidney,small intestine,large intestine,stomach,muscle,ovarian and breast, respectively.The results showed that CD46 gene was expressed in all 11 samples of Xinjiang Brown cattle,and the expression in the liver was the highest, which was significantly higher than in lung,spleen,kidney, stomach,small intestine, large intestine, ovarian and breast (P< 0.05).By analyzing the results of CD46 gene expression in tissues of Xinjiang Brown cattle could provide information for studying the CD46 gene expression regulation pattern and biological function.     

An investigation of the role of soluble CD14 in hospitalized,sick horses

The objectives of this study were to (1) evaluate the effects of equine soluble CD14 (sCD14) and monoclonal antibodies (mAb) to equine CD14 on lipopolysaccharide-induced tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) secretion from equine peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC); and to (2) determine serum concentrations of sCD14 in a population of horses with gastrointestinal diseases or other illnesses likely to result in endotoxemia. Equine PBMC isolated from 10 healthy horses were incubated with Escherichia coli LPS plus CD14 mAb or sCD14 and assayed for TNF-α activity. Pre-incubation with CD14 mAb did not inhibit LPS-induced TNF-α production, whereas use of sCD14 inhibited LPS-induced TNF-α production in a concentration-dependent manner. Additionally, blood samples from 55 ill and 23 healthy horses were used to determine serum concentrations of sCD14. Concentrations of sCD14 were positively correlated to respiratory rate, duration of clinical signs and band neutrophil count. Although serum sCD14 was significantly increased in the ill horses compared to healthy horses, sCD14 did not correlate with outcome. Results of this study indicate that release of sCD14 is increased in ill horses and that TNF-α production by PBMC is decreased when cells are treated with sCD14.     

Neurotrophin receptor-like proteins in the bovine (Bos taurus) lymphoid organs, with special reference to thymus and spleen

Increasing evidence suggests that neurotrophins could regulate immune functions acting directly or indirectly on immunocompetent cells. The indirect pathway involves stromal cells of the primary and secondary lymphoid organs. In the present study the occurrence of Trk proteins (TrkA, TrkB and TrkC), regarded as the high-affinity signal-transducing receptors for neurotrophins, was investigated in cow lymphoid organs using immunohistochemistry. The thymus and spleen of both fetal and adult animals, and the palatine tonsils, lymph nodes and Peyer's patches of adult animals, were analysed. Unidentified cells displaying TrkA-like immunoreactivity were found in the fetal thymus, whereas those expressing this protein in the adult gland were identified as epithelial cells. In the spleen, immunoreactive TrkA was observed in cells of the white pulp. TrkB immunoreactivity in both fetal and adult thymus and spleen was localized in monocyte/macrophage cells. As a rule, TrkC was absent from the thymus and the spleen independent of the animal's age. Different types of stromal cells, but never the lymphocytes themselves, displayed TrkA, TrkB, or TrkC immunoreactivity in the other lymphoid organs analysed. As in other vertebrate species, Trk proteins in the lymphoid organs of the cow were localized in the stromal, non-lymphoid cells, thus suggesting that neurotrophins might regulate the immune function acting indirectly on lymphocytes.     

The relationship of plasma leptin concentration and puberty in Holstein bull calves (Bos taurus)

The objective of this experiment was to study the changes of plasma leptin concentration during puberty and its relationship with testosterone level and testis dimensions in Holstein bull calves. Six Iranian Holstein bull calves with approximately 6 months of age were used. Semen evaluation was conducted at 1‐month interval to determine the puberty state. To detect the plasma leptin and testosterone changes, blood samples were collected from the jugular vein during pre‐puberty (6–7 months of age), puberty (8–9 months of age) and post‐puberty (10–11 months of age). In addition, body weight (BW), body condition score (BCS) and testicular width and length were measured at 3‐week intervals. The effects of time (age) on total sperm number and percentage of progressive motility of sperm, plasma concentration of leptin and testosterone, amplitude and frequencies of testosterone, BW, BCS, testicular dimensions were significant. Sperm number and progressive motility during post‐puberty were higher than those during puberty and pre‐puberty. Plasma concentration of leptin during the pre‐puberty was higher than those during puberty and post‐puberty (p < 0.01). Mean plasma testosterone concentrations during puberty were higher than those during pre‐puberty (p < 0.05). BW, BCS and testicular dimensions consistently increased throughout the trial. Results indicated that in growing bull calves, plasma concentrations of leptin decreased during puberty, while circulating testosterone increased.     

牛病毒性腹泻／粘膜病O系弱毒冻干苗的试验生产和检验报告

１９９２￣１９９４年共试生产牛病毒性腹泻／粘膜病（ＢＶＤ／ＭＤ）Ｏ系细胞培养弱毒冻干苗６０万头份，通过实验室内安全检验、效力检验、无菌检验、水份测定、真空度检验、物理性状检验及在玉树、称多和泽库三个疫病发生严重的县试用，证明《ＢＶＤ／ＭＤＯ系细胞培养弱毒冻干苗制造与检验试行办法》可行，并为制定该苗的制造与检验规程提供了依据。     

牦牛与普通牛、水牛的X染色体基因编码区比较及密码子偏性分析

【目的】从基因组比对及密码子偏性角度分析牦牛与其他牛亚科动物X染色体,有助于了解牦牛品种差异及系统进化地位,为其适应高原低压低氧环境和密码子优化提供参考。【方法】以牦牛X染色体参考基因编码区序列为参考,与普通牛和江河型水牛X染色体参考基因编码区序列进行基因组比对和基因共线性分析,同时进行基因注释,对过滤后的编码区文件进行相对同义密码子使用频率(RSCU)、ENC-plot、PR2-plot和最优密码子确定等偏性分析。【结果】在牦牛X染色体基因编码区发现了参与气管收缩、肺部呼吸及机体代谢等基因与普通牛和水牛存在差异,如KLHL13、CENPI和PGK1等基因;共线性显示长段由强选择压和突变压下表现出的交换线性区域;密码子分析中3种牛亚科动物密码子使用偏性相似,偏性均较弱,均偏向G/C结尾;强偏性密码子(RSCU≥1.5)均为CUG、GUG、AGA、AGG和UGA;牦牛、普通牛和水牛分别筛选出16、13和9个最优密码子,均以A/U结尾。【结论】牦牛与普通牛、水牛相比面临了更大的选择压力,累计的变异程度更大,三者的密码子偏性受到自然选择作用均大于突变作用。研究结果为牦牛的遗传育种、密码子优化...     

牛病毒性腹泻病毒感染牛外周血单核细胞对CD80和CD86 mRNA转录的影响

用非致细胞病变（noncytopathic,NCP）和致细胞病变（cytopathic,CP）型牛病毒性腹泻病毒（BVDV）感染临床健康BVDV检测阴性的荷斯坦奶牛外周血单核细胞（PBMC）,利用实时荧光定量PCR技术对感染后共刺激分子CD80和CD86mRNA转录水平的变化进行定量分析。结果表明,在NCP型BVDV感染牛PBMC后CD80在4h（P〈0.05）和12,24h（P〈0.01）出现2次转录高峰,CD86在6h（P〈0.05）出现转录高峰;CP型BVDV感染后,CD80在24h（P〈0.05）出现转录高峰,CD86在6h（P〈0.05）出现转录高峰。尽管CD80在NCP型BVDV感染后呈现较复杂的动态变化,但结果提示NCP型和CP型BVDV感染均可导致牛PBMC的共刺激分子CD80和CD86基因转录在感染早期明显受到抑制,PBMC的抗原呈递能力受到影响。     

Novel variants within the coding regions of the Slc11A1 gene identified in Bos taurus and Bos indicus breeds

Although in the cow the genetic resistance to brucellosis has been previously attributed to the Slc11A1 gene encoding Nramp1 protein, none of the mutations described to date seems to be the cause. To be able to associate another polymorphism of the gene to brucellosis resistance, we characterized the gene and identified in different breeds of Bos taurus and Bos indicus, six new variants among a total of 11 single nucleotide mutations, of which five occurred in the coding sequence (three are missense mutations), one in the promoter region and five in introns. The allelic and genotypic frequencies calculated revealed differences (p < 0.05) among the breeds studied.     

A new single nucleotide polymorphism in CAPN1 extends the current tenderness marker test to include cattle of Bos indicus, Bos taurus, and crossbred descent

The three objectives of this study were to 1) test for the existence of beef tenderness markers in the CAPN1 gene segregating in Brahman cattle; 2) test existing CAPN1 tenderness markers in indicus-influenced crossbred cattle; and 3) produce a revised marker system for use in cattle of all subspecies backgrounds. Previously, two SNP in the CAPN1 gene have been described that could be used to guide selection in Bos taurus cattle (designated Markers 316 and 530), but neither marker segregates at high frequency in Brahman cattle. In this study, we examined three additional SNP in CAPN1 to determine whether variation in this gene could be associated with tenderness in a large, multisire American Brahman population. One marker (termed 4751) was associated with shear force on postmortem d 7 (P < 0.01), 14 (P = 0.015), and 21 (P < 0.001) in this population, demonstrating that genetic variation important for tenderness segregates in Bos indicus cattle at or near CAPN1. Marker 4751 also was associated with shear force (P < 0.01) in the same large, multisire population of cattle of strictly Bos taurus descent that was used to develop the previously reported SNP (referred to as the Germplasm Evaluation [GPE] Cycle 7 population), indicating the possibility that one marker could have wide applicability in cattle of all subspecies backgrounds. To test this hypothesis, Marker 4751 was tested in a third large, multisire cattle population of crossbred subspecies descent (including sire breeds of Brangus, Beefmaster, Bonsmara, Romosinuano, Hereford, and Angus referred to as the GPE Cycle 8 population). The highly significant association of Marker 4751 with shear force in this population (P < 0.001) confirms the usefulness of Marker 4751 in cattle of all subspecies backgrounds, including Bos taurus, Bos indicus, and crossbred descent. This wide applicability adds substantial value over previously released Markers 316 and 530. However, Marker 316, which had previously been shown to be associated with tenderness in the GPE Cycle 7 population, also was highly associated with shear force in the GPE Cycle 8 animals (P < 0.001). Thus, Marker 316 may continue to be useful in a variety of populations with a high percentage of Bos taurus backgrounds. An optimal marker strategy for CAPN1 in many cases will be to use both Markers 316 and 4751.     

猪CD163游离受体的体内表达与抗猪繁殖与呼吸综合征病毒感染效果的研究

为了验证构建的重组腺病毒rAd-SRCR59-Fc能否在猪体内有效表达游离受体及其能否抑制PRRSV感染,将重组腺病毒注射断奶仔猪,用夹心ELISA检测SRCR59-Fc表达情况;选择PRRSV易感仔猪肌肉注射重组腺病毒rAd-SRCR59-Fc(4×109 TCID50/头),5 d后与JXA1株PRRSV人工感染猪同居饲养,定期测定体温、观察临床症状,采集血样和粪样进行PRRSV定量检测,对病死猪进行病理剖检和主要器官病毒载量测定。结果显示,重组腺病毒接种猪能表达SRCR59-Fc游离受体蛋白,并持续15 d左右;与感染对照组相比,rAd-SRCR59-Fc注射组首次高热时间和临床症状均推迟3 d,第5天~第13天临床症状评分显著低于感染组(P<0.01),至试验结束(25 d)仅有1头猪死亡;肺脏无明显肉眼病变,仅见少量坏死灶,病理切片显示肺泡壁轻微增厚;第3天~第13天病毒血症水平显著低于感染组(P<0.01),第5~第13天粪排毒量低于感染组(P<0.05),器官病毒载量均显著低于感染组(P<0.01)。研究表明CD163游离受体的重组腺病毒能有效阻断PRRSV毒株感染,可以作为PRRS预防或治疗性疫苗进一步研究。     

Identification and fine mapping of quantitative trait loci for backfat on bovine chromosomes 2, 5, 6, 19, 21, and 23 in a commercial line of Bos taurus

Backfat thickness is one of the major quantitative traits that affects carcass quality in beef cattle. In this study, we identified and fine-mapped QTL for backfat EBV on bovine chromosomes 2, 5, 6, 19, 21, and 23 using an identical-by-descent haplotype-sharing analysis in a commercial line of Bos taurus. Eleven haplotypes were found to have significant associations with backfat EBV at the comparison-wise P-value threshold, and one at the chromosome-wise P-value threshold on bovine chromosomes 5, 6, 19, 21, and 23. On average, the 12 significant haplotypes had an effect of 0.62 SD on backfat EBV, ranging from 0.38 SD to 1.33 SD. The 12 significant haplotypes spanned nine chromosomal regions, one on chromosome 5 (65.4 to 70.0 cM), three on 6 (8.2 to 11.8 cM, 63.6 to 68.1 cM, and 81.5 to 83.0 cM), three on 19 (4.8 to 15.9 cM, 39.4 to 46.5 cM, and 65.7 to 99.5 cM), one on 21 (46.1 to 53.1 cM), and one on 23 (45.1 to 50.9 cM). Among the nine chromosomal regions, six were new QTL regions and three showed remarkable agreement with QTL regions that were previously reported. Eight of the nine QTL regions were localized to less than or close to 10 cM in genetic distance. The results provide a useful reference for further positional candidate gene research and marker-assisted selection for backfat.     

In vitro effects of meloxicam on the number,Foxp3 expression,production of selected cytokines,and apoptosis of bovine CD25+CD4+ and CD25-CD4+ cells

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of meloxicam (MEL) on selected immune parameters of bovine CD25^highCD4+, CD25^lowCD4+, and CD25-CD4+ cells. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) collected from 12-month-old heifers were treated with MEL at a concentration corresponding to the serum level of this medication following administration at the recommended dose (MEL 5 × 10^-6 M) and at a concentration 10 times lower (MEL 5 × 10^-7 M). After 12 and 24 h of incubation with the drug, the percentage of CD25^highCD4+ cells decreased; however, this disturbance was quickly reversed. Furthermore, the absolute number of CD25^highCD4+ cells in the PBMC populations treated with MEL 5 × 10^-6 M for 48 and 168 h was increased. Prolonged (168 h) exposure to the drug increased the percentage of Foxp3+ cells in the CD25^highCD4+ cell subpopulation. The higher dose of MEL was found to significantly increase the percentage of IFN-γ+ cells among the CD25-CD4+ cells. These results indicated that MEL does not exert an immunosuppressive effect by depleting CD4+ cells and suppression of IFN-γ+ production by these cells. Furthermore, IL-10 and TGF-β production was not changed following exposure to MEL.     

Mortality, weight loss and anaemia in Bos taurus calves exposed to Boophilus microplus ticks in the tropics of Colombia

One hundred and sixteen pure-bred Normandy calves previously immunised against babesiosis and anaplasmosis were transported to the Caribbean Coast of Colombia where they divided into 2 equal groups and placed in separate pastures. One group sustained heavy infestation with Boophilus microplus ticks. The second group became lightly infested. The heavily infested calves suffered average losses in body weight of 38 kg and a 48% decrease in mean packed cell volume. Twenty-three (40%) died 16 to 39 days following arrival from severe ixodiasis and babesiosis. Mortality did not occur nor were significant weight losses observed in the group of lightly infested calves.     

Study on the expression patterns and function of JUNO and CD9 in bovine oocytes during in vitro maturation

Fertilization proteins JUNO and CD9 play vital roles in sperm-egg fusion, but little is known about their expression patterns during in vitro maturation (IVM) and their function during in vitro fertilization (IVF) of bovine oocytes. In this study, qRT-PCR and immunofluorescence staining were used to detect the mRNA and protein expression levels of JUNO and CD9 genes in bovine oocytes and cumulus cells. Then, fertilization rate of MII oocytes treated with (i) JUNO antibody (1, 5 and 25 μg/ml) or (ii) CD9 antibody (1, 5 and 25 μg/ml) or (iii) CD9 antibody (5 μg/ml) + JUNO antibody (5 μg/ml) were recorded. Our results showed that the mRNA and protein expression levels of JUNO and CD9 genes significantly increased from bovine GV oocytes to MII oocytes, and similar mRNA expression patterns of JUNO and CD9 were also detected in cumulus cells. All groups of oocytes treated with CD9 antibody or JUNO antibody showed significantly decreased fertilization rates (p < .05). Particularly, the fertilization ability of oocytes treated with CD9 antibody (5 μg/ml) + JUNO antibody (5 μg/ml) sharply decreased to 3.48 ± 0.11%. In conclusion, our study revealed the expression levels of JUNO and CD9 genes in oocytes and cumulus cells increased during IVM of bovine oocytes, with JUNO protein playing a major role in the fertilization of bovine oocytes.