Unmethylated CpG oligodeoxynucleotides activate head kidney leukocytes of Atlantic cod, <Emphasis Type="Italic">Gadus morhua</Emphasis>

Bacterial DNA and synthetic oligodeoxynucleotides (ODNs) that contain unmethylated CpG motifs are strong inducers of immune response in most mammalian organisms. The use of these synthetic CpG motifs in fish, particularly in salmonids and carp, resulted in the modulation of their immune system. However, much less is known in other species of fish such as gadoids including Atlantic cod, Gadus morhua. Using head kidney (HK) leukocytes of cod in an in vitro study, we determined the effects of some established CpG-ODNs on the cellular responses of the fish immunocytes. Incubation of the HK leukocytes with 2 μM concentration of the CpG-ODNs resulted in enhanced respiratory burst. There were differential effects on the activities of acid phosphatase and cellular myeloperoxidase. Only CpG-ODN 1826 triggered a significant increase in the level of both enzymes. On the other hand, the supernatants derived from the HK leukocytes after incubation with different CpG-ODNs did not possess bactericidal activity against Vibrio anguillarum and Aeromonas salmonicida. This study has shown that CpG-ODNs at low concentrations are able to stimulate respiratory burst in cod but have minimal effects on cellular enzymatic activities and antibacterial action.     

Immunostimulant effects of nucleotide isolated from yeast RNA on carp, Cyprinus carpio L.

Nucleotides from yeast RNA were evaluated for their ability to enhance the non-specific immune responses in carp, Cyprinus carpio . Oral administration of nucleotides to fish daily for 3 days resulted in enhanced responses of phagocytic and nitroblue tetrazolium (NBT) activities in kidney phagocytic cells. This activation of kidney cells was observed for at least 10 days post-treatment. The serum complement and lysozyme activities also increased in fish treated with nucleotides. Furthermore, the number of Aeromonas hydrophila in nucleotide-treated fish significantly decreased in the blood, kidney and liver after intraperitoneal injection. Thus yeast nucleotides appear to enhance non-specific immune responses in fish.     

Immunomodulatory effect of prolactin on Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) macrophage function

The in vitro and in vivo effect of prolactin (PRL) on kidney macrophages from Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) was investigated under the assumption that PRL stimulates immune innate response in mammals. Kidney macrophages were treated two ways: first, cultured in RPMI 1640 medium containing 10, 25, 50 and 100 ng/mL of PRL and second, isolated from a fish with a PRL-injected dose of 100 ng/Kg. Reduced nitro blue tetrazolium (formazan) was used to produce intracellular superoxide anion. Phagocytic activity of PRL was determined in treated cells by optical microscopy observation of phagocytized Congo red-stained yeast. Kidney lysozyme activity was measured in PRL-injected fish. In vitro and in vivo macrophages treated with PRL presented an enhanced superoxide anion production, elevated phagocytic index and increased phagocytic activity. Treated fish showed higher levels of lysozyme activity in the head kidney compared to the control. These results indicate that PRL-stimulated innate immune response in Atlantic salmon and future studies will allow us to assess the possibility of using PRL as an immunostimulant in the Chilean salmon industry.     

黄河鲤肾脏的显微和亚显微结构观察

应用常规解剖学和组织学方法在光镜和电镜下观察成体黄河鲤肾脏的显微和亚显微结构.试验结果显示,黄河鲤的肾脏包括头肾和中肾两部分.头肾实质中没有肾单位,主要由造血组织和淋巴组织构成,可观察到黑色素巨噬细胞中心和甲状腺滤泡;中肾实质中包含有肾小体、肾小管和拟淋巴组织,肾小体由鲍曼氏囊和与其相接触的血管球组成.肾小管由颈段、第...     

鲤trim25多拷贝基因进化和表达调控初探

天然免疫系统是硬骨鱼类抵抗病毒感染的主要防御系统,三重基序(tripartite motif, TRIM)蛋白家族作为天然免疫系统的重要组成部分,参与病毒感染的免疫网络调控,其中,TRIM25已被证实在多种鱼类的免疫反应中发挥重要作用。本研究对鲤(Cyprinus carpio) trim25基因的16个拷贝进行了序列进化分析、共线性分析和功能域结构分析,并比较了各拷贝在组织中的表达和顺式调控位点的差异。序列比对和系统进化分析结果均显示,位于鲤11和12号染色上、结构完整的TRIM25的2个拷贝与金线鲃(Sinocyclocheilus grahami)和斑马鱼(Danio rerio)的TRIM25蛋白结构高度相似,与鲤科鱼类以外的其他物种的结构差异较大。基因共线性结果显示,trim25基因上下游基因在不同物种的进化过程中相对保守。鲤TRIM25蛋白的结构分析显示,在鲤TRIM25的16个拷贝中,有6个拷贝具有完整功能结构域,其中,各有5个拷贝在鲤的肝与脑组织中高表达。在构建的表达数量性状基因座(eQTL)调控网络中,在肝和脑组织中分别筛选到5个和17个顺式调控trim25基因表达的单核苷酸多态性(SNP)位点。本研究对鲤trim25基因多个拷贝的序列差异进行了比较,并对鲤与其他物种TRIM25的序列、进化关系和共线性相似度进行了比较,揭示了鲤trim25各拷贝间的结构多样性和在组织中的表达情况,筛选出了可能调控trim25基因表达的SNP位点,为今后研究鲤TRIM25相关的调控和抗病研究提供了理论依据。     

Role of high zinc levels in the stress defense of common carp

We studied the link between high zinc levels and the extreme stress tolerance of common carp. Fish under stress showed much higher plasma cortisol levels than controls. Stress or cortisol injection induced large changes in zinc levels in the common carp but not in grass carp, silver carp or tilapia. The effect of 5 days of anoxia and 4 subsequent days of recovery on cortisol and zinc contents in the common carp was investigated. Elevated plasma cortisol resulting from anoxia was correlated with decreased zinc in digestive tract tissue and increased zinc in the head kidney. Zinc was mobilized in the common carp while under stress. Changes in cortisol and zinc contents were reversible during the subsequent recovery from anoxia. Under stress, protein-bound zinc levels increased in the head kidney cell nuclei of common carp as cortisol increased. Zinc and cortisol were bound to the same protein, which was bound to DNA. The protein is likely a glucocorticoid receptor. An increase in immature red blood cells in stressed common carp was observed. Zinc was involved in the stress erythropoiesis response. Zinc may play an important role in stress defense in the common carp via the glucocorticoid receptor.     

3月龄草鱼种免疫器官组织学及其免疫后免疫基因的转录差异

为研究处于同一时期但养殖条件不同的草鱼(Ctenopharyngodon idellus)鱼体规格与发育状态间是否具有一致性,观察压塘3月龄草鱼与普通3月龄草鱼头肾、中肾、肠道和脾脏的显微结构,并对压塘3月龄草鱼与普通3月龄草鱼进行腹腔注射疫苗处理,实时荧光定量PCR检测免疫7 d后、14 d后各期草鱼头肾、中肾、肠道和脾脏中IgM与MHCⅠ的表达量。结果显示,压塘3月龄草鱼各组织发育较普通3月龄草鱼迟缓。压塘3月龄草鱼与普通3月龄草鱼在免疫后,头肾、中肾、肠道与脾脏中IgM和MHCⅠ的表达量均有上升,且IgM与MHCⅠ的相对表达量峰值均出现在普通3月龄草鱼免疫14 d后的中肾中(IgM为74.51倍;MHCⅠ为56.02倍。结果表明,草鱼出血病活疫苗可以增强草鱼头肾、中肾、肠道和脾脏中IgM和MHCⅠ的表达,且在3月龄时期进行注射免疫效果最佳。     

草鱼IgM的表达及B淋巴细胞的抗菌活性

为了更加了解草鱼B淋巴细胞吞噬活性,本研究采用实时荧光定量PCR(qRTPCR)检测了IgM在胚胎发育中的表达量,并且检测了IgM在不同组织中的分布以及细菌刺激下IgM的转录情况。结果显示,IgM在卵裂期到出膜前期的表达量变化不明显,在出膜后开始显著增加;IgM在检测的组织中均有分布,在头肾中表达量最高,并且其表达量在不同细菌的刺激下均显著上调。从草鱼外周血中分离纯化得到B淋巴细胞,并通过吉姆萨染色、qRT-PCR和间接免疫荧光进行了验证。细菌吞噬实验结果显示,B淋巴细胞对嗜水气单胞菌具有一定的吞噬能力,并随孵育时间增加而逐渐增强。细菌刺激B淋巴细胞后活性氧(reactive oxygen species, ROS)和一氧化氮(nitric oxide,NO)释放量显著上升;血清调理实验结果显示,通过血清调理可以显著促进B淋巴细胞ROS的释放,然而对NO的释放水平没有显著影响。研究表明,草鱼B淋巴细胞对细菌具有一定的吞噬能力,并且可以通过呼吸爆发等非特异性免疫的方式直接参与抗菌免疫。     

中华鲟IFNe2的抗病毒天然免疫作用研究

为探究中华鲟干扰素e2（AsIFNe2）的免疫调控作用,本研究通过原核表达获得了重组中华鲟干扰素e2蛋白（rAsIFNe2）,并分析了它对抗病毒相关基因的影响及其抗病毒活性。实时荧光定量PCR（RT-qPCR）结果显示,rAsIFNe2能显著激活中华鲟鳍细胞中干扰素刺激基因（IFN-stimulated genes,ISGs）的表达,如Mx、PKR、Viperin和ADAR4 。此外,rAsIFNe2还能通过激活IRFs和IFNes基因的表达,从而帮助宿主细胞迅速建立抗病毒状态。在鲤春病毒血症病毒（spring viremia of carp virus,SVCV）感染鲤鱼上皮细胞（EPC）模型中,rAsIFNe2能够诱导EPC细胞中Mx、PKR和Viperin的表达,并降低EPC细胞中SVCV病毒G、N和P基因的表达,减少病变效应的产生。上述结果表明AsIFNe2在宿主抗病毒天然免疫反应中发挥作用,为深入了解中华鲟的干扰素免疫系统以及治疗病毒性疾病提供了理论依据。     

The immune response in rohu,Labeo rohita (Actinopterygii: Cyprinidae) to Argulus siamensis (Branchiura: Argulidae) infection: kinetics of immune gene expression and innate immune response

Argulus siamensis is a major pathogen in freshwater aquaculture. The immune responses of Indian major carp, Labeo rohita to experimental infection of A. siamensis was evaluated by quantitation of immune‐relevant gene expression in head kidney and skin, and serum innate immune parameters through the course of infection. In skin of infected fish, antioxidant genes like natural killer cell enhancing factor (NKEF‐B) and superoxide dismutase (MnSOD) were significantly up‐regulated in addition to lysozyme G and β₂ microglobulin (β₂M). Both tumour necrosis factor α (TNFα) and toll‐like receptor 22 (TLR22) genes were significantly down‐regulated in skin during early phases of the infection. Most of the genes exhibited significant down‐regulation in head kidney; immunoglobulin (IgM) and β₂M genes being the exceptions which were significantly up‐regulated at 12 h and 3 days post infection. Most of the innate immune parameters like serum complement activity and ceruloplasmin levels showed significant reduction in infected fish. The observed results are indicative of A. siamensis modulating the immune response of rohu by down‐regulation of many immune factors which may explain the susceptibility of rohu to A. siamensis infection. The interaction of this parasite with the host need to be further explored to understand its pathogenesis.     

用SCGE技术检验铬污染对鲫鱼肾细胞DNA损伤的研究

本文应用单细胞凝胶电泳(或彗星试验)研究了铬(Cr~(+3))对鲫鱼肾细胞DNA的损伤作用。结果表明,A组(0.8mg/l)、B组(1.6mg/l)和C组3.2mg/l)均可引起DNA的损伤。带有彗尾细胞的百分比值和彗尾长度均可依铬浓度增加而上升,呈现出剂量效应关系。本实验提示,铬浓度在不超过渔业水质标准的情况下,可引起鲫鱼肾细胞DNA的损伤。     

瓦氏黄颡鱼头肾组织学观察与先天性免疫屏障研究

为探明瓦氏黄颡鱼(Pelteobagrus vachelli)头肾组织结构和先天性免疫屏障,该研究用苏木素-伊红(HE)染色法和改良James染色法对瓦氏黄颡鱼头肾的显微结构进行了观察,并使用台盼蓝活体染色法对头肾免疫屏障部位进行了定位.结果显示,瓦氏黄颡鱼头肾由被膜、淋巴细胞聚集区、粒细胞聚集区、前肾间组织、网状纤维...     

Development of a new antibody for detecting natural killer enhancing factor (NKEF)-like protein in infected salmonids

The main cellular responses of innate immunity are phagocytic activity and the respiratory burst, which produces a high amount of reactive oxygen species. Natural killer enhancing factor (NKEF) belongs to the peroxiredoxin family that has an antioxidant function and enhances cytotoxic cell activity. This molecule may play a key role in macrophage and cytotoxic cell communication during the innate immune response of fish against pathogens. In fish, the NKEF gene has been characterized in some species as showing an up-regulation in infected fish, suggesting a trigger effect upon NK-like cells. To detect and localize this molecule in salmonids at protein level, a monospecific polyclonal antibody was generated. A probable NKEF-like protein epitope region was identified and characterized using bioinformatic tools, and the sequence was chemically synthesized using Fmoc strategy, analysed by RP-HPLC and its molecular weight confirmed by mass spectrometry. The synthetic peptide was immunized and antibodies from ascitic fluid were obtained. The resulting antibody is a versatile tool for detecting NKEF by different immune techniques such as ELISA, Western blotting and immunohistochemistry. Analysis of NKEF-like protein is a useful method for characterizing immune properties of this molecule in fish during response to pathogens.     

Immunostimulatory effect of salmon prolactin on expression of Toll-like receptors in <Emphasis Type="Italic">Oncorhynchus mykiss</Emphasis> infected with <Emphasis Type="Italic">Piscirickettsia salmonis</Emphasis>

In aquaculture, antibiotics are the traditional treatment used against bacterial infections. However, their use has increasingly come into question given their effects on fish and, possibly, on human health. Consequently, there is interest in developing alternative treatments aimed at stimulating the innate immune response of fish, which is the first line of defense against pathogens. In relation to this, the Toll-like receptors (TLR) aid in the selective identification of pathogens. The present study evaluated immunostimulatory activity of prolactin (PRL) hormone on expression levels of TLR1, 9, and 22, MyD88, and IL-1β during in vitro infection with the fish pathogen Piscirickettsia salmonis, in primary cultures of Oncorhynchus mykiss head kidney cells. Results indicated that PRL increased expression of TLRs and MyD88 during the first hours of bacterial infection, while a constant increase in expression was found for IL-1β. These findings suggest that PRL indirectly modulates expression of TLRs by activating expression of suppressors of cytokine signaling, thereby regulating immune response over long periods of time during bacterial infection.     

草鱼干扰素3蛋白多克隆抗体制备及其应用

为探讨干扰素3(Interferon 3,IFN3)在抗病毒免疫应答中的作用,以草鱼(Ctenopharyngodon idella)巨噬细胞cDNA为模板,PCR扩增IFN3成熟肽基因序列,制备草鱼IFN3蛋白的多克隆抗体,同时研究了IFN3在草鱼不同免疫组织中的蛋白表达,以及草鱼呼肠孤病毒(grass carp reovirus,GCRV)感染草鱼肾细胞系(Ctenopharyngodon idella kidney,CIK)后不同时间点的表达。结果显示,细菌表达的重组IFN3大小约为45 kD,主要以包涵体形式存在;抗体效价约为1∶3 200,制备的多克隆抗体既能识别原核表达的重组蛋白,也能识别个体水平上和细胞水平上的内源蛋白。草鱼主要免疫组织中,肝胰腺和皮肤检测到相应条带。CIK细胞感染病毒后12 h开始检测到IFN3蛋白,随感染时间的延长,IFN3蛋白表达量有所增加。蛋白水平上检测IFN3的表达,为深入研究草鱼的抗病毒免疫机制奠定了基础。     

草鱼SGLT1/2基因克隆及葡萄糖处理对其mRNA表达的影响

作为重要的转运载体,SGLTs(钠依赖性葡萄糖协同转运蛋白,sodium-glucose co-transporters)在物质的吸收过程中发挥着关键的作用.SGLT1和SGLT2作为SGLTs家族的重要成员,参与调节体内的葡萄糖吸收,从而维持血糖的稳态.为研究SGLT1和SGLT2在草鱼葡萄糖吸收过程中的作用,本实验...     

初探母源免疫处理草鱼母本及其子代5种免疫因子含量的周年变化规律

为探究草鱼母源免疫因子传递特性,实验借助酶联免疫吸附实验(ELISA)和实时荧光定量PCR (qPCR)技术分别检测分析了草鱼呼肠孤病毒(grass carp reovirus, GCRV)弱毒疫苗免疫草鱼母本及其子代(即母源免疫子代)早期胚胎阶段至1龄期间5种免疫因子(IgM、C3、LZM、MBL和Bf)蛋白活性和基因表达水平的周年变化规律。结果显示,草鱼母本经GCRV弱毒疫苗免疫后,血液中5种免疫因子蛋白活性及基因表达水平在产卵期均显著高于对照组1.5倍以上,至免疫后第11个月与对照组无显著差异。母源免疫子代发育至水花(4 d)时,IgM、C3、MBL和Bf的基因表达水平均高于对照组;发育至乌仔(15 d)时,IgM、C3和Bf的蛋白活性水平均略高于对照组;发育至5～11月龄时,5种免疫因子在肝脏、脾脏、肾脏和头肾等免疫器官中仍存在高表达。研究表明,GCRV弱毒疫苗促使母源免疫因子在亲本和子代体内富集表达具有一定的时效性,最长可维持至11个月,为实际生产中草鱼母本疫苗免疫程序的制定提供参考依据。     

铜和镉对草鱼肾脏中3种白细胞介素基因表达的影响

为探讨水体铜(Cu)和镉(Cd)污染对草鱼免疫系统的影响,本研究利用实时荧光定量PCR(QRT-PCR)技术,分析在不同时间(2、4、6、8 d)及不同质量浓度的Cu²⁺(0.10、0.20、0.40、0.60、0.80 mg/L)和Cd²⁺(0.05、0.10、0.20、0.30、0.40 mg/L)暴露下,草鱼肾脏中3种白细胞介素——白细胞介素-1β、白细胞介素-8和白细胞介素-10基因表达量的变化。试验结果显示,高质量浓度和长时间的Cu²⁺暴露(0.60、0.80 mg/L, 8 d)和Cd²⁺暴露(0.20、0.30、0.40 mg/L, 8 d)下,草鱼肾脏中的白细胞介素-1β、白细胞介素-8和白细胞介素-10基因表达量与对照组相比显著增加(P<0.05);在0.80 mg/L Cu²⁺,0.30、0.40 mg/L Cd²⁺暴露下的草鱼肾脏中白细胞介素-1β的基因表达量,以及在0.60、0.80 mg/L Cu²⁺暴露下的草鱼肾脏中白细胞介素-8和白细胞介素-10的基因表达量,均随着暴露时间的增加而逐渐升高,且第8 d时的基因表达量均显著高于第2 d时(P<0.05)。本研究揭示了高质量浓度和长时间的Cu²⁺、Cd²⁺暴露会使草鱼肾脏产生炎症反应,为进一步深入研究重金属对鱼类的免疫毒性机制奠定了基础。