Detection of antibodies to the nonstructural protein (NS1) of avian influenza viruses allows distinction between vaccinated and infected chickens

To differentiate avian influenza virus (AIV)-infected chickens vs. chickens immunized with inactivated avian influenza virus, an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was developed using a recombinant nonstructural protein (NS1) as the diagnostic antigen, which was cloned from an AIV H9N2 subtype strain isolated during the avian influenza outbreak of 2003-04 and expressed in Escherichia coli. Antibodies to the AIV NS1 protein was only detected in the sera of chickens experimentally infected with AIV but not in the sera of chickens immunized with inactivated vaccine. This ELISA is useful for serological diagnosis to distinguish chickens infected with influenza viruses from those immunized with inactivated vaccine.     

Detection of antibodies against porcine parvovirus nonstructural protein NS1 may distinguish between vaccinated and infected pigs

The humoral antibody response against the nonstructural protein NS1 and the structural protein VP2 of porcine parvovirus (PPV) was evaluated by immuno-peroxidase test (IPT) and enzyme linked immuno sorbent assay (ELISA) using recombinant PPV antigens. The coding sequence for NS1 and VP2 was inserted into the baculovirus Autographa californica nuclear polyhedrosis virus (AcNPV) genome resulting in two recombinant baculoviruses AcNPV-NS1 and AcNPV-VP2, respectively. Sf9 cells (Spodoptora frugidiperda) inoculated with AcNPV-NS1 producing recombinant nonstructural protein (rNS1) and AcNPV-VP2 producing recombinant virion protein (rVP2) were used in IPT and ELISA to analyse serum antibodies. Pigs vaccinated with an inactivated whole virus vaccine and experimentally infected pigs were studied. Significant titers against rVP2 were obtained in both vaccinated and infected pigs. Specific antibodies against rNS1 could only be detected in infected pigs and NS1 may in this way allow the specific detection of infected animals. Analysis of serum samples collected up to 18 days post infection (p.i.) from four pigs experimentally infected with PPV showed that antibodies against rNS1 and rVP2 could in all cases be detected on day 9 p.i. Two individual pigs were inoculated twice with PPV and the antibody response was followed 89 days after second inoculation. Serum antibodies against borth rVP2 and rNS1 could be detected for this period of time.     

禽流感病毒NS1蛋白与鸡LY6E蛋白间的相互作用

利用细菌双杂交系统,研究了禽流感病毒(Avian influenza virus,AIV)非结构蛋白(Nonstructurol1protein,NS1)和鸡淋巴细胞抗原复合体(LY6E)蛋白之间的相互作用。用RT-PCR方法克隆了AIV NS1基因和鸡LY6E基因的全长开放阅读框,将其克隆于细菌双杂交系统中的2个质粒中,成功构建了重组诱饵质粒pBT/NS1和重组目标质粒pTRG/LY6E。SDS-PAGE电泳表明,IPTG诱导后它们均得到正确表达。将重组质粒pBT/NS1和pTRG/LY6E共转化报告菌株,获得的阳性共转化子在含有3-AT和链霉素的组氨酸缺失的M9+筛选培养基上生长,表明AIV NS1蛋白和鸡LY6E蛋白之间存在相互作用,为AIV致病机制的研究提供了新的资料。     

Immune responses to non-structural protein 3 (NS3) of bovine viral diarrhoea virus (BVDV) in NS3 DNA vaccinated and naturally infected cattle

Immune responses to non-structural protein 3 (NS3) of bovine viral diarrhoea virus (BVDV) were investigated. cDNA encoding NS3 from type 1a BVDV was used to vaccinate five calves, another five calves remained unvaccinated. Three weeks after final vaccination animals were challenged intranasally with heterologous type 1a BVDV. Anti-NS3 antibodies were detected in only one animal post-vaccination. Partial protection from virus challenge was observed in the vaccinates. Virus was not isolated from nasal mucosa of two vaccinates, and virus clearance from nasal mucosa was faster in the vaccinates compared to the controls. While elevated rectal temperatures were evident in both groups 7 days post-challenge, the mean increase in the controls was twice that observed in the vaccinates. In conclusion, NS3 DNA vaccination induced humoral immunity in one calf, and prevented fever and virus establishment in the nasal mucosa in 2/5 calves, demonstrating the efficacy of NS3 vaccination, which may benefit future development of pestivirus and flavivirus vaccines.     

Use of a blocking ELISA for antibodies to equine influenza virus as a test to distinguish between naturally infected and vaccinated horses: proof of concept studies

An important consideration in the selection of a vaccine during the Australian equine influenza (EI) outbreak in 2007 was the ability to differentiate between infected and vaccinated animals (DIVA). A blocking enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (bELISA) targeted for the nucleoprotein of influenza A viruses was developed to differentiate between naturally infected horses and horses vaccinated with the ProteqFlu? vaccine, which only induces a response to viral haemagglutinin. This bELISA assay met the DIVA requirements and was used extensively during the EI control and eradication programs and 'proof of freedom' testing.     

Novel purification method for recombinant 3AB1 nonstructural protein of foot-and-mouth disease virus for use in differentiation between infected and vaccinated animals.

An indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was developed for differentiation of animals infected with foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) from vaccinated animals. The test was based on a highly pure and concentrated preparation of recombinant 3AB1 protein obtained by expression in a prokaryotic system, protein separation by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, and electro elution. Experimental- and field-serum samples from naive, vaccinated, and infected cattle were tested for anti3AB1 antibody using the ELISA. A cutoff level was set at 35% of the maximum absorbance obtained with a positive control serum (FMDV-infected animal, 21 days postinfection [dpi]). This assay could detect antibodies from sera of animals experimentally infected by contact (n = 118) with a sensitivity of 97.5%. The specificity was 100%, based on negative test results obtained on 109 sera from naive animals. Remarkably, all sera from animals vaccinated either once (n = 102) or twice (n = 30) were negative. In addition, this 3AB1-ELISA could detect seroconversion at 7 dpi in animals inoculated intradermolingually. This assay constitutes an important tool for the rapid detection of FMDV outbreaks in a vaccinated population. In addition, it presents a reliable, economical, and simple method for testing large numbers of serum samples.     

流感病毒NS1蛋白在细胞凋亡中的作用

NS1蛋白是在细胞凋亡中发挥重要作用的流感病毒蛋白之一。流感病毒NS1是的颉颃剂,押制干扰素诱导的抗凋亡效应,同时也与病毒的致病力有直接的关系。详尽论述了NS1蛋白在细胞凋亡中的作用及其抗凋亡的作用机制,流感病毒的免疫预防和delNS1病毒作为特异性肿瘤杀手在临床上应用的前景与近年来的研究进展。     

禽流感病毒H5N1亚型NS1蛋白的真核表达及其在细胞中的分布

为构建禽流感病毒(AIV) H5N1亚型非结构蛋白NS1的真核表达载体,并鉴定其在哺乳动物细胞中的表达与分布,本研究采用RT-PCR技术,从甲型流感病毒的总RNA中扩增NS1全长基因,并将其克隆于pXJ40中,构建真核表达载体pXJ40-HA-NSl.将该重组质粒转染293T细胞,通过western blot方法鉴定表达的NS1蛋白;并以免疫荧光技术观察NS1在H1299细胞中的分布与定位.Western blot结果显示NS1基因编码蛋白获得表达,免疫荧光检测显示NS1蛋白主要存在于细胞核中.本研究为NS1蛋白功能和H5N1亚型AIV致病机制的研究奠定了基础.     

Fecal immunoglobulin A (IgA) antibodies to Yersinia enterocolitica in mice orally vaccinated and infected

Fecal immunoglobulin-A (IgA) antibodies to Yersinia enterocolitica serovar O3 strain were detected in the mice orally immunized with formalin-killed organisms. Y. enterocolitica O3 organisms were inhibited to colonize in the intestines of the mice producing fecal IgA. The fecal IgA antibodies were detected in the mice orally infected with the bacteria. When IgA was produced in the mice infected, they ceased shedding the organisms in their feces.     

Production of Brucella abortus-specific protein A-reactive antibodies (IgG2) in infected and vaccinated cattle

The IgG2 anti-Brucella antibody response of cattle to Brucella vaccination and infection was measured. Three groups of animals were studied; Group 1 contained 11 non-vaccinated cows, Group 2, 17 cows vaccinated with a low dose of Strain 19 vaccine and Group 3, 17 cows vaccinated with a high dose of Strain 19 vaccine. All animals were challenged at Week 33 with an infectious isolate of B. abortus (Strain 2308). Studies of the IgG2 antibodies response indicated an absolute correlation between anti-Brucella IgG2 levels and infection of the animal. All animals showing reciprocal titers of greater than or equal to 3000 (16 of 45 tested) were found to be positive for the challenge organism at slaughter. Animals with reciprocal IgG2 titers less than or equal to 1000 (29 of 45 tested) were found to be negative for the challenge organism at the time of slaughter. The predictive value of IgG2 antibody levels for infection held for animals in all three groups and consequently this suggests that monitoring of specific IgG2 anti-Brucella antibody levels may be of value in detection of Brucella-infected cattle.     

Pharmacokinetics and therapeutic efficacy of rimantadine in horses experimentally infected with influenza virus A2.

OBJECTIVE: To determine pharmacokinetics of single and multiple doses of rimantadine hydrochloride in horses and to evaluate prophylactic efficacy of rimantadine in influenza virus-infected horses. ANIMALS: 5 clinically normal horses and 8 horses seronegative to influenza A. PROCEDURE: Horses were given rimantadine (7 mg/kg of body weight, i.v., once; 15 mg/kg, p.o., once; 30 mg/kg, p.o., once; and 30 mg/kg, p.o., q 12 h for 4 days) to determine disposition kinetics. Efficacy in induced infections was determined in horses seronegative to influenza virus A2. Rimantadine was administered (30 mg/kg, p.o., q 12 h for 7 days) beginning 12 hours before challenge-exposure to the virus. RESULTS: Estimated mean peak plasma concentration of rimantadine after i.v. administration was 2.0 micrograms/ml, volume of distribution (mean +/- SD) at steady-state (Vdss) was 7.1 +/- 1.7 L/kg, plasma clearance after i.v. administration was 51 +/- 7 ml/min/kg, and beta-phase half-life was 2.0 +/- 0.4 hours. Oral administration of 15 mg of rimantadine/kg yielded peak plasma concentrations of < 50 ng/ml after 3 hours; a single oral administration of 30 mg/kg yielded mean peak plasma concentrations of 500 ng/ml with mean bioavailability (F) of 25%, beta-phase half-life of 2.2 +/- 0.3 hours, and clearance of 340 +/- 255 ml/min/kg. Multiple doses of rimantadine provided steady-state concentrations in plasma with peak and trough concentrations (mean +/- SEM) of 811 +/- 97 and 161 +/- 12 ng/ml, respectively. Rimantadine used prophylactically for induced influenza virus A2 infection was associated with significant decreases in rectal temperature and lung sounds. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Oral administration of rimantadine to horses can safely ameliorate clinical signs of influenza virus infection.     

抗禽流感病毒NS1蛋白单克隆抗体的制备及其抗原表位的初步分析

为制备抗禽流感病毒(AIV)NS1蛋白的单克隆抗体(MAb)及鉴定其抗原表位鉴定,本研究以原核表达并纯化的NS1重组蛋白免疫BALB/c小鼠,采用淋巴细胞杂交瘤技术制备杂交瘤细胞,通过间接ELISA进行筛选,制备的D7和D9 2株能够稳定分泌抗NS1蛋白MAb的杂交瘤细胞,亚型鉴定均为IgG1型,轻链均为k链.Western blot鉴定表明,这2株MAbs均能够识别NS1重组蛋白.间接免疫荧光鉴定表明,这2株MAbs均能够识别真核表达的NS1蛋白.利用噬菌体展示技术得到D9对应的短肽WNLNTV,与NS1蛋白aa 182～aa 187基本匹配,提示182WNDNTV187为NS1蛋白的一个线性表位.该结果为进一步研究NS1蛋白的结构和功能以及建立诊断方法奠定了基础.     

H9N2亚型禽流感病毒非结构蛋白基因NS1的表达及其单克隆抗体的研制

利用RT-PCR技术扩增获得了H9N2亚型禽流感病毒的NS1基因,ORF长度为654bp。成功构建了重组表达载体pET-NS1,将其转化BL21,并诱导表达出了相对分子质量大约为28 000的NS1融合蛋白。NS1融合蛋白经His trap Hp Kit柱子纯化,采用缓慢稀释和透析相结合的方法复性H9N2-NS1蛋白,获得纯度较高的NS1蛋白,以纯化的NS1免疫BALB/c小鼠,间接接ELISA方法筛选阳性克隆,对获得的抗H9N2-NS1单克隆抗体（McAbs）进行特异性分析;建立了2株稳定分泌抗H9N2-NS1McAbs的杂交瘤细胞系6B9和6C2;腹水的特异性鉴定结果表明,2株McAbs能特异性的识别H9N2-NS1,而与H5N2亚型AIV、H9N2亚型AIV、NDV、IBV、IBDV、ILTV、EDS76均不发生反应。Western blotting鉴定表明,所获得的单抗只与NSl蛋白条带反应。亚类显示,6B9为IgG1,6C2为IgG2b。结果表明,2株抗H9N2-NS1McAbs的制备对H9N2亚型禽流感病毒检测试剂盒的研制以及该病的防治有重要意义。另外,NSl蛋白单抗的成功研制为进一步研究NSl蛋白的结构、功能与细胞的相互作用机制及AI遗传变异规律奠定了一定的基础。     

Serological distinction of bovine Salmonella carriers from vaccinated and acutely infected cows.

Identification of Salmonella carriers using lipopolysaccharide (LPS) ELISA serology in a Salmonella-infected herd requires distinction of chronically infected cattle from convalescent and vaccinated cows. Cows responding to Salmonella infection and vaccination produce titers to Salmonella LPS that overlap with the lower titers of some Salmonella carriers. The objective of this study was to determine if the LPS antigen specificity of the bovine humoral immune response to Salmonella LPS antigens differs following vaccination and acute and chronic Salmonella infection. The study focused on the nondiscriminatory area of Salmonella ELISA serology, specifically, peak-titered sera from Salmonella bacterin-vaccinated and experimentally infected cows and low-titered sera from Salmonella carriers. The LPS serogroup specificity of the IgG1 and IgG2 response following acute and chronic Salmonella serotype Dublin infection and Salmonella bacterin vaccination was evaluated using 5 Salmonella serogroup (B, D, E1, C3, and C1) LPS ELISA assays. IgG, titers of carriers, vaccinated, and acutely infected cows were predominantly O antigen specific. Similarly, the IgG2 titers of acutely infected cows were also O antigen specific. In contrast, Salmonella carriers produced an IgG2 response to each of the heterologous LPS antigens (B, E1, C3, and C1) examined. The results of this study indicate that the bovine IgG1 isotype response to Salmonella LPS is serogroup specific. Conversely, production of IgG2 antibodies to core Salmonella LPS antigens shared across Salmonella serogroups is a feature of chronic Salmonella infections.     

禽流感分离株GD/1/96(H5N1)非结构蛋白结构建模

为预测H5N1亚型禽流感病毒(AIV)NS1蛋白全长结构,本研究以A/Goose/Guangdong/1/96(H5N1)株NS1蛋白氨基酸序列为目标序列,通过同源建模以及蛋白质结构叠合预测出NS1蛋白全长单体以及二聚体初始结构,采用约束分子动力学方法对初始结构进行优化,并利用立体化学、折叠可靠性、残基包装质量等评判方法对优化后的模型进行评估。结果表明所建立的NS1蛋白全长单体及二聚体结构模型具有很高的可信度,可用于基于结构的功能研究及虚拟筛选等工作。     

抗乙型脑炎病毒非结构蛋白NS1单克隆抗体的制备与鉴定

本研究利用原核表达的乙型脑炎病毒(JEV)SA14-14-2株非结构蛋白NS1作为免疫原.免疫8周龄BALB/c小鼠,采用淋巴细胞杂交瘤技术进行融合,共获得4株特异性针对JEV NS1的杂交瘤细胞,分别命名为1H6、2C3、3A7、4C8,经测定1H6单抗亚类属于IgG2b,其他3株为IgG1,轻链均为K链.4株杂交瘤细胞诱生小鼠腹水效价分别达1:20 480、1:2 560、1:20 480、1:10 240,western blot证实所得杂交瘤细胞分泌的抗体均可与JEVNS1蛋白发生特异性反应,间接免疫荧光试验表明1H6、3A7、4C8 3株单抗能够识别天然的JEV NS1蛋白.本研究为进一步探究JEV NS1蛋白结构及其功能奠定了基础.     

Recombinant polypeptide from the gp48 region of the bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) detects serum antibodies in vaccinated and infected cattle.

To characterize the immune response of cattle to bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) glycoprotein gp48, we have produced a large amount of recombinant glutathione-s-transferase-gp48 (GST-gp48) fusion protein in Escherichia coli. Antibodies to gp48 were present in cattle vaccinated with killed or modified-live virus vaccination, or following natural infection. These results were in agreement with results of serum neutralization (SN) test which detected gp53 of BVDV.     

Interspecies transmission of equine influenza virus (H3N8) to dogs by close contact with experimentally infected horses

In horse populations, influenza A virus subtype H3N8 (equine influenza virus, EIV) is a very important pathogen that leads to acute respiratory disease. Recently, EIV has emerged in dogs, and has become widespread among the canine population in the United States. The interspecies transmission route had thus far remained unclear. Here, we tested whether the interspecies transmission of EIV to dogs could occur as a result of close contact with experimentally EIV-infected horses. Three pairs consisting of an EIV-infected horse and a healthy dog were kept together in individual stalls for 15 consecutive days. A subsequent hemagglutination inhibition test revealed that all three dogs exhibited seroconversion. Moreover, two of the three dogs exhibited virus shedding. However, the dogs exhibited no clinical signs throughout the course of the study. These data suggest that the interspecies transmission of EIV to dogs could occur as a result of close contact with EIV-infected horses without clinical symptoms. Although the interspecies transmission of EIV is unlikely to become an immediate threat to canine hygiene, close contact between EIV-infected horses and dogs should be avoided during an EI epidemic.