Type Ⅳ interferon(IFN-υ)is a recently discovered cytokine crucial for host defense against viral infections.However,the role and mechanisms of IFN-υin bacterial infections remain unexplored.This study investigated ...Type Ⅳ interferon(IFN-υ)is a recently discovered cytokine crucial for host defense against viral infections.However,the role and mechanisms of IFN-υin bacterial infections remain unexplored.This study investigated the antibacterial and antiviral functions and mechanisms of grass carp(Ctenopharyngodon idella)IFN-υ(CiIFN-υ)both in vivo and in vitro.The CiIFN-υgene was first identified and characterized in grass carp.Subsequently,the immune expression of CiIFN-υsignificantly increased following bacterial challenge,indicating its response to bacterial infections.The eukaryotic recombinant expression plasmid of CiIFN-υwas then constructed and transfected into fathead minnow(FHM)cells.Supernatants were collected and incubated with four bacterial strains,followed by plate spreading and colony counting.Results indicated that CiIFN-υexhibited more potent antibacterial activity against gram-negative bacteria compared to gram-positive bacteria and aggregated gram-negative bacteria but not gram-positive bacteria.In vivo experiments further confirmed the antibacterial function,showing high survival rates,low tissue edema and damage,reduced tissue bacterial load,and elevated proinflammatory response at the early stages of bacterial infection.In addition,the antiviral function of CiIFN-υwas confirmed through in vitro and in vivo experiments,including crystal violet staining,survival rates,tissue viral burden,and reverse transcription-quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(RT-qPCR).This study highlights the antibacterial function and preliminary mechanism of IFN-υ,demonstrating that IFN-υpossesses dual functions against bacterial and viral infections.展开更多
[Objective] This study aimed to evaluate growth performance of hybrid progenies of 10 grass carp （Ctenopharyngodon idella） populations from different ge- ographical origins （Foshan population, Zhaoqing population, ...[Objective] This study aimed to evaluate growth performance of hybrid progenies of 10 grass carp （Ctenopharyngodon idella） populations from different ge- ographical origins （Foshan population, Zhaoqing population, Jingzhou population 1, Jingzhou population 2, Jingzhou population 3, Ezhou population, Yiyang population, Changsha population 1, Changsha population 2 and Jiangsu population）. [Method] Fifteen hybrid combinations were established with these ten grass carp populations and cultured in the same pond. The body mass of hybrid progenies was measured at the age of 4, 7, 8, 10, 12, 15 and 18 months, respectively. Using body mass at the age of 4 months as a concomitant variable, the growth performance of proge- nies from different hybrid combinations was analyzed by covariance analysis. [Re- suit] The average body mass of hybrid progenies of Jingzhou population 2 c2 x Foshan population $ reached the maximum （1 892.90 g） at the age of 18 months, which was 3.51%-32.36% higher than that of other hybrid progenies. Multiple com- parison analysis showed that average body mass of hybrid progenies of Jingzhou population 2 2 x Foshan population ♂ and Jingzhou population 1 ♀× Foshan population ♂ was significantly higher than that of other hybrid progenies （P〈0.05）. [Conclusion] In the production process, Jingzhou population 2 ♀ × Foshan popula- tion 5 and Jingzhou population 1 ♀×Foshan population ♂ can be used to pro- duce high-quality fries, thereby greatly improving economic benefits. This study laid the foundation for establishment of rapid-growing grass carp core populations.展开更多
Bacterial pathogens destroy the structural integrity of functional organs in fish,leading to severe challenges in the aquaculture industry.Vitamin D_(3)(VD_(3))prevents bacterial infections and strengthens immune syst...Bacterial pathogens destroy the structural integrity of functional organs in fish,leading to severe challenges in the aquaculture industry.Vitamin D_(3)(VD_(3))prevents bacterial infections and strengthens immune system function via vitamin D receptor(VDR).However,the correlation between VD_(3)/VDR and the structural integrity of functional organs remains unclarified.This study aimed to investigate the influence of VD_(3)supplementation on histological characteristics,apoptosis,and tight junction characteristics in fish intestine during pathogen infection.A total of 540 healthy grass carp(257.24±0.63 g)were fed different levels of VD_(3)(15.2,364.3,782.5,1,167.9,1,573.8,and 1,980.1 IU/kg)for 70 d.Subsequently,fish were challenged with Aeromonas hydrophila,a pathogen that causes intestinal inflammation.Our present study demonstrated that optimal supplementation with VD_(3)(1)alleviated intestinal structural damage,and inhibited oxidative damage by reducing levels of oxidative stress biomarkers;(2)attenuated excessive apoptosisrelated death receptor and mitochondrial pathway processes in relation to p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling(P<0.05);(3)enhanced tight junction protein expression by inhibiting myosin light chain kinase signaling(P<0.05);and(4)elevated VDR isoform expression in fish intestine(P<0.05).Overall,the results demonstrated that VD_(3)alleviates oxidative injury,apoptosis,and the destruction of tight junction protein under pathogenic infection,thereby strengthening pathogen defenses in the intestine.This finding supports the rationale for VD_(3)intervention as an essential practice in sustainable aquaculture.展开更多
D-mannose,essential for protein glycosylation,has been reported to have immunomodulatory effects and to maintain intestinal flora homeostasis.In addition to evaluating growth performance,we examined the impact of D-ma...D-mannose,essential for protein glycosylation,has been reported to have immunomodulatory effects and to maintain intestinal flora homeostasis.In addition to evaluating growth performance,we examined the impact of D-mannose on the structure of epithelial cells and apical junction complexes in the animal intestine.All 1800 grass carp(16.20±0.01 g)were randomly divided into six treatments with six replicates of 50 fish each and fed with six different levels of D-mannose(0.52,1.75,3.02,4.28,5.50 and 6.78 g/kg diet)for 70 d.The study revealed that D-mannose increased feed intake(P 0.05).D-mannose supplementation at 1.75 g/kg increased crude protein content in fish and lipid production value(P<0.05).D-mannose supplementation at 4.28 g/kg increased intestinal length,intestinal weight and fold height of grass carp compared to the control group(P<0.05).This improvement may be attributed to the phosphomannose isomerase(PMI)-mediated enhancement of glycolysis.This study found that D-mannose supplementation at 4.28 or 3.02 g/kg reduced serum diamine oxidase activity or D-lactate content(P<0.05)and improved cellular and intercellular structures for the first time.The improvement of cellular redox homeostasis involves alleviating endoplasmic reticulum(ER)stress through the inositol-requiring enzyme 1(IRE1),RNA-dependent protein kinase-like ER kinase(PERK),and activating transcription factor 6(ATF6)signaling pathways.The alleviation of ER stress may be linked to the phosphomannomutase(PMM)-mediated enhancement of protein glycosylation.In addition,ubiquitin-dependent[PTEN-induced putative kinase 1(PINK1)/Parkin]and ubiquitin-independent[BCL2-interacting protein 3-like(BNIP3L),BCL2-interacting protein 3(BNIP3),and FUN14 domain containing 1(FUNDC1)]mitophagy may play a role in maintaining cellular redox homeostasis.The enhancement of intercellular structures includes enhancing tight junction and adherent junction structures,which may be closely associated with the small Rho GTPase protein(RhoA)/the Rho-associated protein kinase(ROCK)signaling pathway.In conclusion,D-mannose improved intestinal cellular redox homeostasis associated with ER stress and mitophagy pathways,and enhanced intercellular structures related to tight junctions and adherent junctions.Furthermore,quadratic regression analysis of the PWG and intestinal reactive oxygen species content indicated that the optimal addition level of D-mannose for juvenile grass carp was 4.61 and 4.59 g/kg,respectively.展开更多
[ Objective] This study aimed to investigate the biochemical and genetic characteristics of F1 hybrids of Ctenopharyngodon idellus ♀× Elopichthys bambusa ♂ - [ Method ] By using vertical polyacrylamide gel elec...[ Objective] This study aimed to investigate the biochemical and genetic characteristics of F1 hybrids of Ctenopharyngodon idellus ♀× Elopichthys bambusa ♂ - [ Method ] By using vertical polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis technology, three isozymes （LDH, EST, MDH） in nine tissues （heart, brain, eyes, liver, kidney, spleen, fin, muscle, plasma） of F1 hybrids of C. ideUus and parents were compared. [Result] Three isozymes in F1 hybrids of ♀× E. bambusa ♀ were analyzed; differences in isozyme and proteins between F1 hybrids idellus ♀× E. bambusa ♀ exhibited varying degrees of tissue-specificity; isozymes and proteins in F, hybrids were signiticandy different from the parents. [ Conclusion] These nine differences could be used as indicators to identify F1 hybrids and parents.展开更多
基金supported by the Biological Breeding-Major Projects(2023ZD04065)。
文摘Type Ⅳ interferon(IFN-υ)is a recently discovered cytokine crucial for host defense against viral infections.However,the role and mechanisms of IFN-υin bacterial infections remain unexplored.This study investigated the antibacterial and antiviral functions and mechanisms of grass carp(Ctenopharyngodon idella)IFN-υ(CiIFN-υ)both in vivo and in vitro.The CiIFN-υgene was first identified and characterized in grass carp.Subsequently,the immune expression of CiIFN-υsignificantly increased following bacterial challenge,indicating its response to bacterial infections.The eukaryotic recombinant expression plasmid of CiIFN-υwas then constructed and transfected into fathead minnow(FHM)cells.Supernatants were collected and incubated with four bacterial strains,followed by plate spreading and colony counting.Results indicated that CiIFN-υexhibited more potent antibacterial activity against gram-negative bacteria compared to gram-positive bacteria and aggregated gram-negative bacteria but not gram-positive bacteria.In vivo experiments further confirmed the antibacterial function,showing high survival rates,low tissue edema and damage,reduced tissue bacterial load,and elevated proinflammatory response at the early stages of bacterial infection.In addition,the antiviral function of CiIFN-υwas confirmed through in vitro and in vivo experiments,including crystal violet staining,survival rates,tissue viral burden,and reverse transcription-quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(RT-qPCR).This study highlights the antibacterial function and preliminary mechanism of IFN-υ,demonstrating that IFN-υpossesses dual functions against bacterial and viral infections.
基金Supported by National Science and Technology Project in Rural Areas during the"12th Five-Year Plan"Bulk Breeding of New Varieties of Major Freshwater Fishes"(2012BAD26B02)Construction of National Bulk Freshwater Fish industry Technology System"Selective Breeding and Molecular-assisted Breeding of Grass Carp in South China"(CARS-46-03)~~
文摘[Objective] This study aimed to evaluate growth performance of hybrid progenies of 10 grass carp （Ctenopharyngodon idella） populations from different ge- ographical origins （Foshan population, Zhaoqing population, Jingzhou population 1, Jingzhou population 2, Jingzhou population 3, Ezhou population, Yiyang population, Changsha population 1, Changsha population 2 and Jiangsu population）. [Method] Fifteen hybrid combinations were established with these ten grass carp populations and cultured in the same pond. The body mass of hybrid progenies was measured at the age of 4, 7, 8, 10, 12, 15 and 18 months, respectively. Using body mass at the age of 4 months as a concomitant variable, the growth performance of proge- nies from different hybrid combinations was analyzed by covariance analysis. [Re- suit] The average body mass of hybrid progenies of Jingzhou population 2 c2 x Foshan population $ reached the maximum （1 892.90 g） at the age of 18 months, which was 3.51%-32.36% higher than that of other hybrid progenies. Multiple com- parison analysis showed that average body mass of hybrid progenies of Jingzhou population 2 2 x Foshan population ♂ and Jingzhou population 1 ♀× Foshan population ♂ was significantly higher than that of other hybrid progenies （P〈0.05）. [Conclusion] In the production process, Jingzhou population 2 ♀ × Foshan popula- tion 5 and Jingzhou population 1 ♀×Foshan population ♂ can be used to pro- duce high-quality fries, thereby greatly improving economic benefits. This study laid the foundation for establishment of rapid-growing grass carp core populations.
基金financially supported by the earmarked fund for CARS(CARS-45)National Natural Science Foundation of China for Outstanding Youth Science Foundation(31922086)+1 种基金the Young Top-Notch Talent Support Programand the 111 project(D17015)
文摘Bacterial pathogens destroy the structural integrity of functional organs in fish,leading to severe challenges in the aquaculture industry.Vitamin D_(3)(VD_(3))prevents bacterial infections and strengthens immune system function via vitamin D receptor(VDR).However,the correlation between VD_(3)/VDR and the structural integrity of functional organs remains unclarified.This study aimed to investigate the influence of VD_(3)supplementation on histological characteristics,apoptosis,and tight junction characteristics in fish intestine during pathogen infection.A total of 540 healthy grass carp(257.24±0.63 g)were fed different levels of VD_(3)(15.2,364.3,782.5,1,167.9,1,573.8,and 1,980.1 IU/kg)for 70 d.Subsequently,fish were challenged with Aeromonas hydrophila,a pathogen that causes intestinal inflammation.Our present study demonstrated that optimal supplementation with VD_(3)(1)alleviated intestinal structural damage,and inhibited oxidative damage by reducing levels of oxidative stress biomarkers;(2)attenuated excessive apoptosisrelated death receptor and mitochondrial pathway processes in relation to p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling(P<0.05);(3)enhanced tight junction protein expression by inhibiting myosin light chain kinase signaling(P<0.05);and(4)elevated VDR isoform expression in fish intestine(P<0.05).Overall,the results demonstrated that VD_(3)alleviates oxidative injury,apoptosis,and the destruction of tight junction protein under pathogenic infection,thereby strengthening pathogen defenses in the intestine.This finding supports the rationale for VD_(3)intervention as an essential practice in sustainable aquaculture.
基金supported by the earmarked fund for CARS (CARS-45),and the National Key R&D Program of China (2019YFD0900200).
文摘D-mannose,essential for protein glycosylation,has been reported to have immunomodulatory effects and to maintain intestinal flora homeostasis.In addition to evaluating growth performance,we examined the impact of D-mannose on the structure of epithelial cells and apical junction complexes in the animal intestine.All 1800 grass carp(16.20±0.01 g)were randomly divided into six treatments with six replicates of 50 fish each and fed with six different levels of D-mannose(0.52,1.75,3.02,4.28,5.50 and 6.78 g/kg diet)for 70 d.The study revealed that D-mannose increased feed intake(P 0.05).D-mannose supplementation at 1.75 g/kg increased crude protein content in fish and lipid production value(P<0.05).D-mannose supplementation at 4.28 g/kg increased intestinal length,intestinal weight and fold height of grass carp compared to the control group(P<0.05).This improvement may be attributed to the phosphomannose isomerase(PMI)-mediated enhancement of glycolysis.This study found that D-mannose supplementation at 4.28 or 3.02 g/kg reduced serum diamine oxidase activity or D-lactate content(P<0.05)and improved cellular and intercellular structures for the first time.The improvement of cellular redox homeostasis involves alleviating endoplasmic reticulum(ER)stress through the inositol-requiring enzyme 1(IRE1),RNA-dependent protein kinase-like ER kinase(PERK),and activating transcription factor 6(ATF6)signaling pathways.The alleviation of ER stress may be linked to the phosphomannomutase(PMM)-mediated enhancement of protein glycosylation.In addition,ubiquitin-dependent[PTEN-induced putative kinase 1(PINK1)/Parkin]and ubiquitin-independent[BCL2-interacting protein 3-like(BNIP3L),BCL2-interacting protein 3(BNIP3),and FUN14 domain containing 1(FUNDC1)]mitophagy may play a role in maintaining cellular redox homeostasis.The enhancement of intercellular structures includes enhancing tight junction and adherent junction structures,which may be closely associated with the small Rho GTPase protein(RhoA)/the Rho-associated protein kinase(ROCK)signaling pathway.In conclusion,D-mannose improved intestinal cellular redox homeostasis associated with ER stress and mitophagy pathways,and enhanced intercellular structures related to tight junctions and adherent junctions.Furthermore,quadratic regression analysis of the PWG and intestinal reactive oxygen species content indicated that the optimal addition level of D-mannose for juvenile grass carp was 4.61 and 4.59 g/kg,respectively.
基金Supported by Project of Project of Science and Technology of Wuhan City(2013021001010464)
文摘[ Objective] This study aimed to investigate the biochemical and genetic characteristics of F1 hybrids of Ctenopharyngodon idellus ♀× Elopichthys bambusa ♂ - [ Method ] By using vertical polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis technology, three isozymes （LDH, EST, MDH） in nine tissues （heart, brain, eyes, liver, kidney, spleen, fin, muscle, plasma） of F1 hybrids of C. ideUus and parents were compared. [Result] Three isozymes in F1 hybrids of ♀× E. bambusa ♀ were analyzed; differences in isozyme and proteins between F1 hybrids idellus ♀× E. bambusa ♀ exhibited varying degrees of tissue-specificity; isozymes and proteins in F, hybrids were signiticandy different from the parents. [ Conclusion] These nine differences could be used as indicators to identify F1 hybrids and parents.
