Molecular characterization of a 13-amino acid deletion in VP1 (1D) protein and novel amino acid substitutions in 3D polymerase protein of foot and mouth disease virus subtype A/Iran87

The nucleotide sequence of the VP1 (1D) and partial 3D polymerase (3D^pol) coding regions of the foot and mouth disease virus (FMDV) vaccine strain A/Iran87, a highly passaged isolate (~150 passages), was determined and aligned with previously published FMDV serotype A sequences. Overall analysis of the amino acid substitutions revealed that the partial 3D^pol coding region contained four amino acid alterations. Amino acid sequence comparison of the VP1 coding region of the field isolates revealed deletions in the highly passaged Iranian isolate (A/Iran87). The prominent G-H loop of the FMDV VP1 protein contains the conserved arginine-glycine-aspartic acid (RGD) tripeptide, which is a well-known ligand for a specific cell surface integrin. Despite losing the RGD sequence of the VP1 protein and an Asp₂₆→Glu substitution in a beta sheet located within a small groove of the 3D^pol protein, the virus grew in BHK 21 suspension cell cultures. Since this strain has been used as a vaccine strain, it may be inferred that the RGD deletion has no critical role in virus attachment to the cell during the initiation of infection. It is probable that this FMDV subtype can utilize other pathways for cell attachment.     

Sequence analysis of the protein-coding regions of foot-and-mouth disease virus O/HK/2001

The nucleotide sequence of the protein-coding region of foot-mouth-disease virus (FMDV) strain O/HK/2001 was determined and compared with the sequences of other FMDVs that were registered in GenBank. The protein-coding region was 6966 nucleotides in length and encoded a protein of 2322 amino acid residues. Comparison of the nucleotide sequence and its deduced amino acid sequence with those of other isolates indicated that O/HK/2001 belonged to the Cathay topotype. A genomic coding region nucleotide sequence phylogenetic tree of several FMDV-O isolates showed that O/HK/2001 was most closely related to FMDV isolates found in Taiwan during 1997, and especially shared significant similarity to HKN/2002, suggesting that the virus causing outbreaks in Hong Kong was genetically most-closely related to that causing an outbreak of type O in Taiwan. Mutations in O/HK/2001 were revealed, including frequent substitutions in the VP1 and L proteins, and deletions involving 10 amino acid residues in the 3A protein. This study was undertaken to assess the regional variation of prevalent FMDV type O viruses and to establish a sequence database for FMDV molecular epidemiological investigation.     

Sequence analysis of the non-structural 3A and 3C protein-coding regions of foot-and-mouth disease virus serotype Asia1 field isolates from an endemic country

A total of 18 foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) serotype Asia1 field isolates belonging to two different lineages (including the divergent group) as delineated earlier in VP1-based phylogeny were sequenced in the non-structural 3A and 3C protein-coding regions. The phylogenetic trees representing the regions coding for the non-structural proteins were very similar to that of the structural VP1 protein-coding region. Phylogenetic comparison at 3C region revealed clustering of Asia1 viruses with the isolates of serotypes O, A and C in the previously identified clade. Comparison of amino acid sequences identified lineage-specific signature residues in both the non-structural proteins. Overall analysis of the amino acid substitutions revealed that the 3A coding region was more prone to amino acid alterations than 3C region.     

Serotype C foot-and-mouth disease virus isolates from India belong to a separate so far not described lineage

Complete 1D gene sequences of 13 Indian foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) type C field isolates and a vaccine strain (C-Bombay/64) were determined. All the field isolates showed a greater genetic homogeneity (95-100%) among themselves and were 19.7-21.2% divergent from the vaccine strain. In the phylogenetic analysis, the Indian field isolates formed a separate lineage (lineage VII) different from the previously identified six lineages (lineage I-VI) in type C FMDV [J. Virol. 66 (1992) 3557]. The vaccine strain was grouped with European lineage (lineage II). Comparison of the deduced amino acid sequences of antigenic sites A and C of field isolates showed no significant variation from the vaccine strain. One-way serological relationship determined in ELISA showed antigenic closeness of the field isolates with C-Bombay/64.     

Molecular epidemiology of serotype O foot-and-mouth disease virus isolated from cattle in Ethiopia between 1979-2001

Partial 1D gene characterization was used to study phylogenetic relationships between 17 serotype O foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) viruses in Ethiopia as well as with other O-type isolates from Eritrea, Kenya, South and West Africa, the Middle East, Asia and South America. A homologous region of 495 bp corresponding to the C-terminus end of the 1D gene was used for phylogenetic analysis. This study described three lineages, viz. African/Middle East-Asia, Cathay and South American. Within lineage I, three topotypes were defined, viz. East and West Africa and the Middle East-Asia together with the South African isolate. The Ethiopian isolates clustered as part of topotype I, the East African topotype. Two clades (based on < 12 % nucleotide difference) A and B were identified within the East African isolates, with clade A being further classified into three significant branches, A1 (80% bootstrap support), A2 (89% bootstrap support) and A3 (94% bootstrap support). Clade B consisted of two Kenyan isolates. Within topotype I, the 17 Ethiopian isolates showed genetic heterogeneity between themselves with sequence differences ranging from 4.6-14 %. Lineage 2 and 3 could be equated to two significant topotypes, viz. Cathay and South America. Comparison of amino acid variability at the immunodominant sites between the vaccine strain (ETH/19/77) and other Ethiopian outbreak isolates revealed variations within these sites. These results encourage further work towards the reassessment of the type O vaccine strain currently being used in Ethiopia to provide protection against field variants of the virus.     

亚洲1型口蹄疫病毒RS株非结构蛋白P3区基因特征分析

经RT-PCR扩增得到一株口蹄疫亚洲1型流行毒株的非结构蛋白P3基因核苷酸序列,与其他代表性参考毒株的P3基因进行比较,分析该毒株P3区基因特征.结果表明,该毒株P3基因含有2 721个核苷酸,编码907个氨基酸;其中非结构蛋白3A的基因长度为459 bp,编码153个氨基酸;3个3B(VPg)基因长度分别是69、72、72 bp,分别编码23、24、24个氨基酸;3C基因长度为639 bp,编码213个氨基酸;3D基因长度为1 410 bp,编码470个氨基酸.氨基酸序列比较分析显示,3A基因C末端比其他基因更容易变异,根据3A基因构建的系统进化分析提示该流行毒株与YNBS/58和IND 321/01亲缘关系较近,属同一亚系谱.     

Molecular epidemiology of foot-and-mouth disease virus type A in South America

A databank of 78 VP(1) complete sequences of type A foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) from South American isolates was constructed. Forty-nine samples corresponded to FMDV that circulated between the years 1999-2008, mainly in Venezuela, where most type A outbreaks have occurred lately and twenty-nine to strains historically relevant for the continent. The phylogenetic analysis showed that all South American FMDV belonged to the Euro-SA topotype. Sixteen subgenotypes could be identified, based on a 15% nucleotide divergence cut-off criterion: eight are extinguished, three were active until the year 2002 and the remaining five circulated in Venezuela during the years 2001-2007, illustrating the potential for FMDV diversification under appropriate selective pressure. The last emergencies reported in already-free areas of Colombia in 2004 and 2008 were closely related to isolates acting in Venzuela. Evidence of positive selection over codon 170, within the immunogenic site 4 of VP1 protein, was recorded. A codon deletion in amino acid position 142, within the G-H loop, was found in some isolates within subgenotypes 14, 15 and 16. Conversely amino acid deletion 197 was restricted to all isolates within a particular genetic cluster. The present work is the first comprehensive phylogenetic analysis of FMDV type A in South America, filling a gap of knowledge with respect to both, historical and acting viruses. The results provided evidence that supports the ecosystem dynamics in the region, and also served as an input to establish genetic links of emergencies in already-declared free areas, highlighting the need for strengthening control activities.     

Determination and molecular analysis of the complete genome sequence of two wild-type rabies viruses isolated from a haematophagous bat and a frugivorous bat in Brazil

The complete genome sequences of two Brazilian wild-type rabies viruses (RABV), a BR-DR1 isolate from a haematophagous bat (Desmodus rotundus) and a BR-AL1 isolate from a frugivorous bat (Artibeus lituratus), were determined. The genomes of the BR-DR1 and BR-AL1 had 11,923 and 11,922 nt, respectively, and both encoded the five standard genes of rhabdoviruses. The complete nucleotide sequence identity between the BR-DR1 and BR-AL1 isolates was 97%. The BR-DR1 and BR-AL1 isolates had some conserved functional sites revealed by the fixed isolates, whereas both isolates had unique amino acid substitutions in the antigenic region IV of the nucleocapsid gene. Therefore, it is speculated that both isolates were nearly identical in virologic character. According to our phylogenetic analysis based on the complete genomes, both isolates belonged to genotype 1, and to the previously defined "vampire bat-related RABV lineage" which consisted of mainly D. rotundus- and A. lituratus-isolates; however, a branch pattern with high bootstrap values suggested that BR-DR1 was more closely related to the 9001FRA isolate, which was collected from a dog bitten by a bat in French Guiana, than to BR-AL1. This result suggests that the vampire bat-related RABV lineage includes Brazilian vampire bat and Brazilian frugivorous bat RABV and is further divided into Brazilian vampire bat and Brazilian frugivorous bat RABV sub-lineages. The phylogenetic analysis based on the complete genomes was valuable in discriminating among very closely related isolates.     

Characterization of pigeon-origin Newcastle disease virus isolated in China

Fourteen pigeon-origin Newcastle disease virus (NDV) isolates were obtained from sick pigeons in China between 1996 and 2005. The mean death time (MDT) of embryonated eggs and the intracerebral pathogenicity indices (ICPI) were tested to determine the virulence of the field isolates. The result indicated that most isolates were proved to be mesogenic (MDT 60-90 hr and ICPI > 1.2). The main function regions of F protein gene of the isolates were amplified and sequenced for phylogenetic and residue substitutive analysis. The fusion protein cleavage site sequences of most isolates had multiple basic amino acids R/KRQKRF at positions 112-116 and a phenyl alanine at position 117, characteristic of velogenic isolates. In the phylogenetic tree, the majority of the isolates were clustered into a single genetic lineage, termed genotype VIb, and were typical pigeon paramyxovirus type 1, whereas a small number of recent isolates (three strains) were grouped into genotype VIId, a predominant genotype responsible for most Newcastle disease outbreaks in chickens and geese since the end of last century. One isolate, PK9901, was proved to be a lentogenic strain, of genotype II NDV, to which the vaccine strain La Sota belongs.     

Sequence and unique phylogeny of G genes of bovine respiratory syncytial viruses circulating in Japan

Bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV) is an etiologic agent of bovine respiratory disease. The rapid evolutionary rate of BRSV contributes to genetic and antigenic heterogeneity of field strains and causes occasional vaccine failure. We conducted molecular epidemiologic characterization of BRSV circulating in Japan to obtain genetic information for vaccine-based disease control. Phylogenetic analysis of G and F gene sequences revealed that all of the isolated Japanese BRSV strains clustered in the same genetic subgroup, which was distinct from the 9 known groups. We assigned the Japanese group to subgenotype X. The Japanese isolates formed 2 temporal clusters: isolates from 2003 to 2005 clustered in lineage A; isolates from 2017 to 2019 formed lineage B. The alignment of the deduced amino acid sequences of the G gene revealed that the central hydrophobic region responsible for viral antigenicity is conserved in all of the isolates; unique amino acid mutations were found mainly in mucin-like regions. Our results suggest that BRSV has evolved uniquely in Japan to form the new subgenotype X; the antigenic homogeneity of the viruses within this group is inferred.     

Molecular characterization of avian polyomavirus isolated from psittacine birds based on the whole genome sequence analysis

Seven avian polyomaviruses (APVs) were isolated from seven psittacine birds of four species. Their whole genome sequences were genetically analyzed. Comparing with the sequence of BFDV1 strain, nucleotide substitutions in the sequences of seven APV isolates were found at 63 loci and a high level of conservation of amino acid sequence in each viral protein (VP1, VP2, VP3, VP4, and t/T antigen) was predicted. An A-to-T nucleotide substitution was observed in non-control region of all seven APV sequences in comparison with BFDV1 strain. Two C-to-T nucleotide substitutions were also detected in non-coding regions of one isolate. A phylogenetic analysis of the whole genome sequences indicated that the sequences from the same species of bird were closely related. APV has been reported to have distinct tropism for cell cultures of various avian species. The present study indicated that a single amino acid substitution at position 221 in VP2 was essential for propagating in chicken embryonic fibroblast culture and this substitution was promoted by propagation on budgerigar embryonic fibroblast culture. For two isolates, three serial amino acids appeared to be deleted in VP4. However, this deletion had little effect on virus propagation.     

Genetic diversity of avian infectious bronchitis virus isolates in Korea between 2003 and 2006

Thirty-three field isolates of avian infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) were recovered from commercial chicken flocks in Korea between 2003 and 2006 and were characterized phylogenetically by nucleotide sequence analysis of the IBV S1 gene hyper-variable region. Our phylogenetic analysis revealed that recent field isolates of IBV formed at least three distinct phylogenetic types, including K-I, K-II, and K-III. K-I type IBV consisted of indigenous, 13 IBV isolates which evolved from the Kr-EJ/95 strain and then separated into the lineages of type K-Ia and type K-Ib. K-II type IBV isolates (n = 19) were closely related to nephropathogenic IBV variants from China and Japan. The K-III type isolate (Kr/D064/05), first identified by this study, was closely related to enteric IBV variants from the Chinese strains that cause proventriculitis. Sequence comparisons showed amino acid differences of >27.5% between IBV types. The molecular epidemiologic characteristics of IBV field isolates are briefly discussed.     

Cloning and Sequence Analysis of M Gene of Avian Infectious Bronchitis Virus Guangxi Strain

According to the M gene nucleotide sequence of avian infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) published in GenBank,one pair of primers were designed,the M gene fragments of IBV isolated from Guangxi province were amplified by PCR.Then the amplified fragments were cloned into pMD18-T vector and the positive recombinant plasmids were sequenced.The results showed that M gene from all of the IBV isolates consisted of 678 bp,coding for 225 amino acids.Two glycosylated sites were located nearby the N-terminal,three transmembrane domains were located in the 23 to 98 peptide region.Variations within the hydrophilicity region were easier than that in the hydrophobicity region.Compared with that of other published IBV strains,the homologies of nucleotide and amino acid sequences of the isolates were 83.6% to 92.5% and 82.7% to 95.1%,respectively.The phylogenetic tree analysis showed that it was closely related to SAIB20 and LX4,and clustered into one group;But it belonged to different branches with other reference strains,and had a distant relationship.These results suggested that the isolate was a new variant of IBV.     

鸡传染性支气管炎病毒广西株M基因的克隆与序列分析

参照GenBank中鸡传染性支气管炎病毒(IBV)的核苷酸序列设计1对引物,利用 PCR 扩增IBV广西株的M基因片段,将其克隆到pMD18-T载体中.序列分析结果表明,M基因全长为678 bp,编码225个氨基酸,近N端含有2个潜在的N-糖基化位点,3个跨膜区位于23—98肽段区,亲水区较疏水区更易变异.IBV广西株与国内外IBV参考毒株相比,核苷酸序列同源性为83.6%~92.5%,氨基酸序列同源性为82.7%~95.1%.系统进化分析结果显示IBV广西株与SAIB20和LX4两参考株位于同一个分支上,它们的亲缘关系较近,而与其他参考株属于不同的分支,亲缘关系较远.结果表明IBV广西株是1株新的IBV变异株.     

吉林省猪圆环病毒3型的分子流行病学调查及遗传演化分析

为了解猪圆环病毒3型(porcine circovirus type 3,PCV3)在吉林省的流行情况和分子生物学特性,本研究通过PCR方法对吉林省2015-2017年的484份血清样品进行PCV3检测,将PCV3检测阳性的样品进行ORF2基因扩增和测序,并利用生物信息学软件DNAStar和Mega 6.06对ORF2基因的分子生物学特性进行分析。结果显示,吉林省2015-2017年PCV3样品总感染率和猪场感染率分别为28.1%(136/484)和65.8%(25/38),且呈逐年上升趋势。同源性分析结果表明,本研究获得的4株PCV3 ORF2基因的核苷酸和氨基酸序列同源性分别为98.3%～98.9%和97.7%～99.5%,4株PCV3 ORF2基因与国内外参考毒株ORF2基因的核苷酸和氨基酸序列同源性分别为97.7%～99.7%和96.7%～100%。遗传进化分析表明,PCV3存在2个亚群:PCV3a和PCV3b。本试验分离的PCV3毒株分别位于2个亚群上,1株属于PCV3a亚群,3株属于PCV3b亚群。PCV3毒株Cap蛋白第24(A、V)和27位(R、K)氨基酸的不同可能与PCV3毒株的进化相关。本试验结果表明,PCV3在吉林省猪群和猪场中存在很高的感染率,PCV3毒株之间高度保守,本研究结果为PCV3的分子特性研究提供了参考依据。     

猪繁殖与呼吸综合征病毒HS株结构蛋白基因的克隆与序列分析

根据GenBank中猪繁殖与呼吸综合征病毒(PRRSV)美洲株(VR-2332)基因序列,设计合成了ORF2a、ORF3、ORF4、ORF5、ORF6和ORF7基因的引物.利用RT-PCR扩增出PRRSV HS株各基因的cDNA片段,将扩增的各cDNA片段克隆入pMD18-T载体并测序.应用DNA Man软件,将测序结果与国内外已发表野毒株和疫苗株(VR-2332、Resp MLV、16244B、HN1、BJ-4、CH1-a、HB-1、HB-2、LV)的相应基因进行序列比较,并绘制系统进化树.结果表明,PRRSV HS株与美洲型的相应基因核苷酸同源性为83.6%～99.7%,与LV株的相应基因核苷酸同源性为38.9%～49%;推导的氨基酸与美洲型相应基因的同源性为86.6%～99.6%,与LV株的同源性为54.2%～78.2%.系统进化树表明,PRRSV HS株属于美洲型,与HN1、VR-2332、RespMLV、16244B、BJ-4亲缘关系较近.     

猪繁殖与呼吸综合征病毒强毒株HUB2株全基因组序列分析

从湖北省暴发猪"高热病"的猪场分离出1株猪繁殖与呼吸综合征病毒(Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus,PRRSV),并命名为HUB2株.根据GenBank上已发表的PRRSV全基因序列设计引物进行RTPCR扩增,获得PRRSV HUB2株全基因组cDNA序列.测序结果表明PRRSV HUB2株基因组全长15 320 bp(不包括PolyA尾).分析结果显示该毒株与PRRSV美洲型标准株(VR-2332)和欧洲型标准株(LV)全基因核苷酸同源性分别为89.6%和50.3%.说明HUB2属于美洲型毒株.与VR-2332相比,HUB2株非结构蛋白(Nsp2)存在2处不连续的缺失(共缺失30个氨基酸),其缺失位点位于推定氨基酸序列的第481位和532～560位.此次新出现的强毒株全基因组序列特性的揭示为科学防治猪高致病性蓝耳病奠定了理论基础.     

犬冠状病毒JS1706和JS1712毒株基因组3'端分子特性分析

为了全面了解犬冠状病毒（CCoV）分离毒株JS1706和JS1712基因组3'端主要结构蛋白基因和非结构蛋白基因的分子特征,本研究设计了8组引物进行RT-PCR扩增,产物经测序和拼接后,获得了约8.7 kb基因组片段,该基因组结构及其编码蛋白顺序为5'-S-3abc-E-M-N-7ab-3'。对CCoV JS1706、JS1712株8.7 kb基因组核苷酸序列与α冠状病毒属参考毒株的相同区域核苷酸序列进行比对,结果表明,2个分离株与CCoV Ⅱ型参考毒株相似性最高（83.4%~93.1%）,其次为FCoV Ⅱ型参考毒株（87.1%~87.9%）、TGEV参考毒株（86.1%~86.8%）、CCoV Ⅰ型参考毒株（72.0%~72.1%）和FCoV Ⅰ型参考毒株（67.5%~69.9%）。JS1706、JS1712毒株与同属冠状病毒参考株的结构蛋白S、E、M和N蛋白氨基酸相似性分别为46.4%~95.2%、75.6%~100%、82.8%~99.2%和78.5%~99.7%。说明同属内冠状病毒的S基因变异度大,E、M、N基因相对保守。根据基因组3'端8.7 kb核苷酸序列和S蛋白氨基酸序列相似性比对结果,JS1706和JS1712毒株均与泛嗜型原型株CB/05相似性最高,分别为93.0%~93.1%、94.8%~95.2%,其他结构蛋白包括E、M和N氨基酸序列比对也发现与CB/05株的相似性较高,分别为97.6%~100%、92.4%~93.1%和97.9%。S蛋白氨基酸序列的进一步分析表明,JS1706和JS1712毒株的S蛋白N端有一些特有氨基酸,S蛋白氨基酸序列中没有明显的S1/S2蛋白酶切位点（RRARR）,但在958—963位氨基酸有S2'裂解位点特征基序（KRKYRS）。基于S蛋白氨基酸序列构建的系统发育进化树分析显示,CCoV JS1706和JS1712株与CCoV Ⅱa亚型参考毒株和FCoV Ⅱ型参考毒株聚集形成一个分枝。CCoV JS1706和JS1712株非结构蛋白的编码基因ORF3abc和ORF7,其结构、大小与经典疫苗株INSAVC-1相似,无明显插入、缺失和移码突变。本研究有助于深入了解国内CCoV流行毒株的分子特性,为后续分子流行病学调查、诊断试剂和疫苗研发奠定了基础。     

广西狂犬病野毒株L基因3'端的多态性分析

为了解狂犬病病毒(RV)的变异情况,本研究对广西不同地区的22个RV分离株的L基因3'端片段进行克隆和测序,与国内外发表的RV街毒、固定毒株及类RV株相应部分的多态性进行了比较分析.结果表明.所测定的22个广西RV野毒分离株属于基因I型,可分为3个群即I群、Ⅱ群和Ⅲ群.其中13株属于I群,其核苷酸同源性为96.9%～100.0%,氨基酸同源性为98.2%～100.0%;8株属于Ⅱ群,株核苷酸同源性为96.5%～99.7%.氨基酸同源性为97.8%～100.0%.仅1株属于Ⅲ群.22个RV分离株与RV固定毒株核苷酸和氨基酸的同源性分别为79.5%～86.9%和85.8%～96.5%,与类RV核苷酸和氨基酸的同源性分别为65.7%～70.3%和70.4%～76.5%.