ObjectiveThis study was to establish a simple method for collecting and detecting Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (Mhp) in aerosol. MethodBased on the mechanisms of liquid impinger and filtration sampler, a double concentr...ObjectiveThis study was to establish a simple method for collecting and detecting Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (Mhp) in aerosol. MethodBased on the mechanisms of liquid impinger and filtration sampler, a double concentration aerosol sampler was designed for collecting Mhp aerosol. Firstly, the collection was performed in a closed environment full of artificial aerosol of Mhp. Secondly, collection efficiency was detected by real-time PCR. Thereafter, the clinical feasibility of the designed equipment was tested by collecting aerosol samples in different pig herds. In one assay, the samples were collected at different times from one pig house challenged with Mhp. In another assay, the samples was collected from the delivery room, nursery and fattenning house of a MPS outbreak farm as well as a Mhp infection positive pig farm without obvious clinical symptoms. All the aerosol samples were then detected by real-time PCR or nested PCR. ResultThe collection efficiency of the designed bioaerosol sampler was (37.04±6.43) %, Mhp could be detected 7 d after intratracheal challenge with pneumonic lung homogenate suspension. Aerosol samples of 11 pig houses from the two Mhp positive pig farms with or without clinical symptoms all showed a positive result of PCR, the positivity rate was 100%. ConclusionA high sensitive collecting and detecting technology of aerosol was successfully established, which can be applied to clinical detection of Mhp in aerosol.展开更多
[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the effect of hypertonic solution on the morphology,size,incubation time and cell viability of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae(Mhp).[Method] Mhp was stimulated by using NaCl hype...[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the effect of hypertonic solution on the morphology,size,incubation time and cell viability of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae(Mhp).[Method] Mhp was stimulated by using NaCl hypertonic solution with a final concentration of 1.8% for 1,2,4,6 and 8 min,respectively.After staining and microscopic examination,the particle size and CCU(color change unit) were determined,and PCR identification was conducted.[Result] After treated with hypertonic solution for different time,Mhp was shrunken and turned round,the particle size was reduced,and the cell number rapidly decreased or even disappeared after 2 min.CCU was reduced by a gradient,and the observation time was extended for 1 d.The target band of Mhp could be amplified from samples after treated with hypertonic solution for different time.After treated with 1.8% NaCl solution for 1-6 min,Mhp changed in the morphology and size but still had viability.[Conclusion] This study provided reference data for exploring the entrance of Mhp into blood circulation after intramuscular injection and a new immunization route of swine Mycoplasma pneumonia vaccine.展开更多
[Objective] This study aimed to develop a quantitative competitive assay for detecting Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae in culture. [Method] One pair of Mhp-specific primers was designed for detecting Mhp in culture. Another ...[Objective] This study aimed to develop a quantitative competitive assay for detecting Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae in culture. [Method] One pair of Mhp-specific primers was designed for detecting Mhp in culture. Another pair of primers was designed based on the conserved gene sequences of Mycoplasma. The competitive template, which carried the same primer binding site with the target fragment, was constructed using enzyme digestion method. [Result] The logarithm of concentration of competitive template was treated as the abscissa(X-axis), and the logarithm of corrected optical density ratio between amplification products by competitive template and target template was treated as the ordinate(Y-axis). Thus the standard curve was drawn, and the regression equation was also obtained. When Y was assigned as 0, the concentration of the competitive plate was calculated, and then the concentration of Mhp was deduced. The logarithms of Color change unit(CCU) were treated as the abscissa(X-axis), and the copy numbers of Mhp were treated as the ordinate(Y-axis), so the standard curve was generated. It was found that the copy number of Mhp was highly correlated to CCU. [Conclusion] A quantitative competitive PCR assay was successfully established for the rapid detection of Mhp in culture.展开更多
Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae is an important pathogen causing Mycoplasmal pneumonia of swine, which generally causes secondary infections and mixed infections, thus seriously threats the development of swine industry and ...Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae is an important pathogen causing Mycoplasmal pneumonia of swine, which generally causes secondary infections and mixed infections, thus seriously threats the development of swine industry and resulting in huge economic losses. Using PCR technology has very important significance to the correct diagnosis of Mycoplasmal pneumonia at the early stage. In this paper, specific target genes of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, methods for clinical sample collection, key technical factors of DNA sample processing method, and the research progress, main advantages and disadvantages, and application of general PCR technology, multiple PCR technology, nested-PCR technology, real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR technology, gene chip detection technology and loop-mediated isothermal amplification in detection of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae were summarized, which provided convenience for the effective diagnosis and prevention of Mycoplasmal pneumonia of swine.展开更多
P65 protein, the major immunodominant protein of Mycoplasma hyopneu-moniae (Mhp) exhibiting no cross-reaction with other mycoplasmas, is general y used as a target protein for Mhp detection. In this study, BALB/c mi...P65 protein, the major immunodominant protein of Mycoplasma hyopneu-moniae (Mhp) exhibiting no cross-reaction with other mycoplasmas, is general y used as a target protein for Mhp detection. In this study, BALB/c mice were immunized with prokaryotical y expressed P65 recombinant protein to prepare monoclonal anti-body. After screening with Mhp whole-cel protein and P65 protein, a specific hy-bridoma cel line, 3G12, was obtained by ELISA. Identification results indicated that the antibody secreted by 3G12 hybridoma cel s could react with P65 protein and Mhp whole-cel protein. According to indirect ELISA assay, 3G12 cel culture super-natant possessed a titer of 1∶12 800 against P65 protein and 1∶3 200 against Mhp whole-cel protein; 3G12 ascites possessed a titer of above 1∶4 000 000 against P65 protein and above 1∶20 000 against Mhp 168 whole-cel protein. After long-term in vitro culture and continuous freezing-thawing, 3G12 cel line could stably secrete antibodies. A monoclonal antibody against P65 protein and Mhp whole-cel protein was successful y obtained in the present study, which provided basis for further in-vestigating the pathogenic mechanism of Mhp and establishing diagnostic methods of Mycoplasmal pneumonia of swine (MPS).展开更多
[Objective] 303 nasal swabs samples were collected from pigs in farms located in Taizhou city, Jiangsu Province, China from March to December 2012 for the purpose of detecting the presence of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae,...[Objective] 303 nasal swabs samples were collected from pigs in farms located in Taizhou city, Jiangsu Province, China from March to December 2012 for the purpose of detecting the presence of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, the primary agent of Enzootic porcine pneumonia (EPP) in pig herds using the nested PCR and Real time PCR techniques. [Method] Nasal swabs were collected from pigs of different ages' i.e. 7, 14, 21, 28, 30 and 35 days old, soaked in sterile 1 xPBS overnight at 4 ℃ and DNA extracted using the TIANamp(R) bacterial DNA kit. The DNA samples underwent amplification under the Mhyo 183 q-PCR and P36 primer Nested PCR systems. [Result] With the Nested PCR assay, 38 (12.5%) out of 303 samples tested positive for the presence of M. hyopneumoniae; with the real time PCR assay 152 (50.2%) tested positive for M. hyopneumoniae. The two assays matched to positively detect Mhyo in 22 (7.3%) samples and again matched in 127 (41.9%) samples negative for Mhyo infection. The pattern of infection in both assays was similar where 7- and 35-day-old piglets in both assays had the highest rates of infection i.e. 15.6% and 18.4% for n-PCR and 53.1% and 56.6% for q-PCR for 7- and 35-day-old piglets respectively. [Conclusion] The results highlight the suitability of both PCR assays in establishing the herd infection status of pigs in field conditions.展开更多
To investigate the immune responses to the attenuated Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae 168 strain vaccine, 8-15 d old piglets were immunized with M. hyopneurnoniae 168 strain vaccine by intrapulmonic route. And the specific I...To investigate the immune responses to the attenuated Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae 168 strain vaccine, 8-15 d old piglets were immunized with M. hyopneurnoniae 168 strain vaccine by intrapulmonic route. And the specific IgG antibody in serum, lymphoproliferation, IFNT, and specific secretory IgA (SIgA) antibody in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid were detected on 30 and 60 d post-immunization (DPI), respectively. On 60 DPI, all the pigs except for those in health control group were challenged with a field M. hyopneumoniae strain JS. Necropsy was performed on 30 d post-challenge (DPC). The results showed that IFN7 and specific SIgA were stimulated on surface of respiratory tract after immunization. And peripheral blood mononuclear cells could also be proliferated about 1.81 and 2.12 fold on 30 and 60 DPI when stimulated by M. hyopneumoniae protein in vitro. However, no serum IgG antibody against M. hyopneumoniae was detected during the whole immune phage. After challenge, vaccinated pigs were observed with only very slight histological lesion in individual lobes. None of vaccinated pigs showed any clinical signs. While the unvaccinated pigs from challenge control group showed varying degrees of clinical sign and severe macroscopical lesion of mycoplasmal pneumonia of swine (MPS). The result suggested that the attenuated M. hyopneumoniae 168 strain vaccine inoculated by intrapulmonic route could activate the systemic cellular immunity, the local mucosal immunity and IFNγ secretion in respiratory tract to against M. hyopneumoniae infection in piglets.展开更多
Respiratory diseases are one of the most important health problems in pig herds. The porcine respiratory disease complex (PRDC) is the term used to describe pneumonic diseases caused by multiple infectious agents that...Respiratory diseases are one of the most important health problems in pig herds. The porcine respiratory disease complex (PRDC) is the term used to describe pneumonic diseases caused by multiple infectious agents that provoke weight loss in animals or death. In the PRDC multiple pathogens (bacteria and/or viruses) work in combination to induce this respiratory disease. Within this complex, Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Streptococcus suis, Pasteurella multocida, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Haemophilus parasuis and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae are the main bacterial pathogens involved in great economic losses to the swine industry. The aim of this work was to estimate the presence of A. pleuropneumoniae, S. suis, P. multocida, B. bronchiseptica, H. parasuis and M. hyopneumoniae in the upper respiratory tract of pigs in representative swine farms inAguascalientes,Mexico, using PCR technique. The study was performed in 14 swine farms. We obtained a total of 212 nasal swabs. Near 20% of samples were positive for A. pleuropneumoniae (located in the 79% of farms);17% were positive for S. suis (in 86% of farms), of these, 3% were S. suis serovar 2;30% were positive for H. parasuis (93% of farms);23% of the samples to P. multocida (in 79% of farms);and 19% to M. hyopneumoniae (in 64% of farms). B. bronchiseptica was not detected in this study. The results obtained show that bacterial pathogens of PRDC were present in the upper respiratory tract of pigs in all farms studied;therefore, these pathogens are widely disseminated in pig farms of Aguascalientes, Mexico.展开更多
This study was conducted to develop a method for accurate quantification of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae during vaccine production or experimental research. Primer and probe concentration that gave the highest ΔRn and th...This study was conducted to develop a method for accurate quantification of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae during vaccine production or experimental research. Primer and probe concentration that gave the highest ΔRn and the lowest Ct were selected to establish the real-time PCR system for the detection of M. hyopneumoniae. Template DNA of M. hyopneumoniae was extracted by boiling under different conditions and detected by real-time PCR to determine the optimal conditions for DNA extraction. Thereafter, intra-and inter-batch reproducibility tests were carried out using a standard plasmid to evaluate the stability of the PCR system. Subsequently, the effect of medium composition on the quantitative detection was evaluated. Finally, the correlation between real-time PCR and CCU method was explored. The optimal primer and probe concentration for real-time PCR were 0.4 and 0.2 μmol/L, respectively. The intra-and inter-batch coefficients of variation(CV) in Ct value of 10~4-10~9 copies/μl standard plasmid were <5%, indicating good reproducibility of the real-time PCR system. Following incubation in a boiling water bath for 10 min, M. hyopneumoniae samples can be used directly as a template in subsequent real-time PCR assays,and good intra-batch and inter-batch reproducibility was observed. The working concentration of KM2 medium should be less than the 1/10 of the concentration of the stock solution to minimize its influence on the quantitative detection. Spearman's correlation analysis revealed that the log of CCU and the log of DNA copy number had a significant positive relationship(r=0.797,P=0.000). Thus, the two methods can be used in combination in the quantitative detection of M. hyopneumoniae. In summary, a rapid, stable and accurate quantitative PCR system for detecting M. hyopneumoniae culture was established in this study, which provides a technical means for accurate quantification of M. hyopneumoniae in vaccine production and laboratory tests.展开更多
猪肺炎支原体的持续性感染问题频发,同源重组介导的抗原变异扮演重要角色。解螺旋酶RuvA调节霍利迪连接体变构是参与同源重组的关键步骤。鉴于此,本研究旨在原核表达猪肺炎支原体解螺旋酶RuvA重组蛋白,鉴定其DNA结合活性并制备多克隆抗...猪肺炎支原体的持续性感染问题频发,同源重组介导的抗原变异扮演重要角色。解螺旋酶RuvA调节霍利迪连接体变构是参与同源重组的关键步骤。鉴于此,本研究旨在原核表达猪肺炎支原体解螺旋酶RuvA重组蛋白,鉴定其DNA结合活性并制备多克隆抗体。试验通过分子克隆构建原核表达质粒pET21a-RuvA,经诱导表达和纯化获得RuvA M hp重组蛋白;免疫家兔制备抗RuvA M hp多克隆抗体,再利用间接ELISA和Western blot试验进行效价测定和特异性验证;利用凝胶迁移试验结合表面等离子共振技术分析RuvA M hp的DNA结合活性;利用凝胶迁移试验结合Western blot试验鉴定RuvA M hp的寡聚特性。结果显示:原核表达的RuvA M hp重组蛋白约为26 ku;制备的抗RuvA M hp多克隆抗体效价为1∶256000,且具有良好的特异性;RuvA M hp具有较强的DNA结合活性,对霍利迪连接体的亲和力高达624.4 pmol·L^(-1)(K D),并且主要以八聚体形式与其形成稳定复合物。通过RuvA M hp的原核表达、多克隆抗体制备及活性鉴定,为后续探索RuvA调解同源重组介导猪肺炎支原体抗原变异的分子机制奠定了基础。展开更多
[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the secretory expression of P97R1 gene of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae(Mhp) in Pichia pastoris expression system and the primary application; of the expression product. [Metho...[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the secretory expression of P97R1 gene of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae(Mhp) in Pichia pastoris expression system and the primary application; of the expression product. [Method] A pair of specific primers was designed to conduct PCR according to the Mhp P97R1 gene sequence in Genbank, and the amplified P97R1 gene was cloned into the pPICZa-A yeast expression vector to construct the secretory recombinant expression vector pPICZa-A-P97R1. The plasmid pPICZa-A-p97R1 linearized by Sac I was transformed into P. pastoris GSl15 by electroporation. Positive transformant identified by PCR was incubated to express P97R1 protein after methanol induction. And the expression product was identified using SDS-PAGE and Western-blotting anal.wsis. [Result] P97R1 protein was successfully expressed in the P. pastoris system, with a secre- tory amount of 499μg/ml, and revealed good reactogenicity. Meanwhile, an indirect ELISA method was established with P97R1 protein after the optimization of each reaction factor, which showed good specificity and repeatability according to repeated tests. [Conclusion] This study provides bases for developing the ELISA Kit for anti- body detection and genetically engineered vaccine to Mhp.展开更多
基金Supported by the Fund for Agricultural Science and Technology Independent Innovation of Jiangsu Province[CX(12)1001-05]~~
文摘ObjectiveThis study was to establish a simple method for collecting and detecting Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (Mhp) in aerosol. MethodBased on the mechanisms of liquid impinger and filtration sampler, a double concentration aerosol sampler was designed for collecting Mhp aerosol. Firstly, the collection was performed in a closed environment full of artificial aerosol of Mhp. Secondly, collection efficiency was detected by real-time PCR. Thereafter, the clinical feasibility of the designed equipment was tested by collecting aerosol samples in different pig herds. In one assay, the samples were collected at different times from one pig house challenged with Mhp. In another assay, the samples was collected from the delivery room, nursery and fattenning house of a MPS outbreak farm as well as a Mhp infection positive pig farm without obvious clinical symptoms. All the aerosol samples were then detected by real-time PCR or nested PCR. ResultThe collection efficiency of the designed bioaerosol sampler was (37.04±6.43) %, Mhp could be detected 7 d after intratracheal challenge with pneumonic lung homogenate suspension. Aerosol samples of 11 pig houses from the two Mhp positive pig farms with or without clinical symptoms all showed a positive result of PCR, the positivity rate was 100%. ConclusionA high sensitive collecting and detecting technology of aerosol was successfully established, which can be applied to clinical detection of Mhp in aerosol.
基金Supported by Jiangsu Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Fund(JASTIF)[CX(10)215]~~
文摘[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the effect of hypertonic solution on the morphology,size,incubation time and cell viability of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae(Mhp).[Method] Mhp was stimulated by using NaCl hypertonic solution with a final concentration of 1.8% for 1,2,4,6 and 8 min,respectively.After staining and microscopic examination,the particle size and CCU(color change unit) were determined,and PCR identification was conducted.[Result] After treated with hypertonic solution for different time,Mhp was shrunken and turned round,the particle size was reduced,and the cell number rapidly decreased or even disappeared after 2 min.CCU was reduced by a gradient,and the observation time was extended for 1 d.The target band of Mhp could be amplified from samples after treated with hypertonic solution for different time.After treated with 1.8% NaCl solution for 1-6 min,Mhp changed in the morphology and size but still had viability.[Conclusion] This study provided reference data for exploring the entrance of Mhp into blood circulation after intramuscular injection and a new immunization route of swine Mycoplasma pneumonia vaccine.
基金Supported by Jiangsu Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Fund[CX(133066]~~
文摘[Objective] This study aimed to develop a quantitative competitive assay for detecting Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae in culture. [Method] One pair of Mhp-specific primers was designed for detecting Mhp in culture. Another pair of primers was designed based on the conserved gene sequences of Mycoplasma. The competitive template, which carried the same primer binding site with the target fragment, was constructed using enzyme digestion method. [Result] The logarithm of concentration of competitive template was treated as the abscissa(X-axis), and the logarithm of corrected optical density ratio between amplification products by competitive template and target template was treated as the ordinate(Y-axis). Thus the standard curve was drawn, and the regression equation was also obtained. When Y was assigned as 0, the concentration of the competitive plate was calculated, and then the concentration of Mhp was deduced. The logarithms of Color change unit(CCU) were treated as the abscissa(X-axis), and the copy numbers of Mhp were treated as the ordinate(Y-axis), so the standard curve was generated. It was found that the copy number of Mhp was highly correlated to CCU. [Conclusion] A quantitative competitive PCR assay was successfully established for the rapid detection of Mhp in culture.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(31100135)Agricultural Independent Innovation Fund of Jiangsu Province[CX(11)4038]~~
文摘Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae is an important pathogen causing Mycoplasmal pneumonia of swine, which generally causes secondary infections and mixed infections, thus seriously threats the development of swine industry and resulting in huge economic losses. Using PCR technology has very important significance to the correct diagnosis of Mycoplasmal pneumonia at the early stage. In this paper, specific target genes of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, methods for clinical sample collection, key technical factors of DNA sample processing method, and the research progress, main advantages and disadvantages, and application of general PCR technology, multiple PCR technology, nested-PCR technology, real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR technology, gene chip detection technology and loop-mediated isothermal amplification in detection of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae were summarized, which provided convenience for the effective diagnosis and prevention of Mycoplasmal pneumonia of swine.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(31100136,3111339)Independent Innovation Fund of Agricultural Science and Technology of Jiangsu Province[CX(13)3066]~~
文摘P65 protein, the major immunodominant protein of Mycoplasma hyopneu-moniae (Mhp) exhibiting no cross-reaction with other mycoplasmas, is general y used as a target protein for Mhp detection. In this study, BALB/c mice were immunized with prokaryotical y expressed P65 recombinant protein to prepare monoclonal anti-body. After screening with Mhp whole-cel protein and P65 protein, a specific hy-bridoma cel line, 3G12, was obtained by ELISA. Identification results indicated that the antibody secreted by 3G12 hybridoma cel s could react with P65 protein and Mhp whole-cel protein. According to indirect ELISA assay, 3G12 cel culture super-natant possessed a titer of 1∶12 800 against P65 protein and 1∶3 200 against Mhp whole-cel protein; 3G12 ascites possessed a titer of above 1∶4 000 000 against P65 protein and above 1∶20 000 against Mhp 168 whole-cel protein. After long-term in vitro culture and continuous freezing-thawing, 3G12 cel line could stably secrete antibodies. A monoclonal antibody against P65 protein and Mhp whole-cel protein was successful y obtained in the present study, which provided basis for further in-vestigating the pathogenic mechanism of Mhp and establishing diagnostic methods of Mycoplasmal pneumonia of swine (MPS).
基金Supported by the Agricultural Science Independent Innovation Foundation of Jiangsu Province[CX(12)1001]~~
文摘[Objective] 303 nasal swabs samples were collected from pigs in farms located in Taizhou city, Jiangsu Province, China from March to December 2012 for the purpose of detecting the presence of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, the primary agent of Enzootic porcine pneumonia (EPP) in pig herds using the nested PCR and Real time PCR techniques. [Method] Nasal swabs were collected from pigs of different ages' i.e. 7, 14, 21, 28, 30 and 35 days old, soaked in sterile 1 xPBS overnight at 4 ℃ and DNA extracted using the TIANamp(R) bacterial DNA kit. The DNA samples underwent amplification under the Mhyo 183 q-PCR and P36 primer Nested PCR systems. [Result] With the Nested PCR assay, 38 (12.5%) out of 303 samples tested positive for the presence of M. hyopneumoniae; with the real time PCR assay 152 (50.2%) tested positive for M. hyopneumoniae. The two assays matched to positively detect Mhyo in 22 (7.3%) samples and again matched in 127 (41.9%) samples negative for Mhyo infection. The pattern of infection in both assays was similar where 7- and 35-day-old piglets in both assays had the highest rates of infection i.e. 15.6% and 18.4% for n-PCR and 53.1% and 56.6% for q-PCR for 7- and 35-day-old piglets respectively. [Conclusion] The results highlight the suitability of both PCR assays in establishing the herd infection status of pigs in field conditions.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province, China (BK2007711)the China Postdoctoral Fundation (20070421022)the Three Agricultural Projects Fundation of Jiangsu Province, China (SX2007082)
文摘To investigate the immune responses to the attenuated Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae 168 strain vaccine, 8-15 d old piglets were immunized with M. hyopneurnoniae 168 strain vaccine by intrapulmonic route. And the specific IgG antibody in serum, lymphoproliferation, IFNT, and specific secretory IgA (SIgA) antibody in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid were detected on 30 and 60 d post-immunization (DPI), respectively. On 60 DPI, all the pigs except for those in health control group were challenged with a field M. hyopneumoniae strain JS. Necropsy was performed on 30 d post-challenge (DPC). The results showed that IFN7 and specific SIgA were stimulated on surface of respiratory tract after immunization. And peripheral blood mononuclear cells could also be proliferated about 1.81 and 2.12 fold on 30 and 60 DPI when stimulated by M. hyopneumoniae protein in vitro. However, no serum IgG antibody against M. hyopneumoniae was detected during the whole immune phage. After challenge, vaccinated pigs were observed with only very slight histological lesion in individual lobes. None of vaccinated pigs showed any clinical signs. While the unvaccinated pigs from challenge control group showed varying degrees of clinical sign and severe macroscopical lesion of mycoplasmal pneumonia of swine (MPS). The result suggested that the attenuated M. hyopneumoniae 168 strain vaccine inoculated by intrapulmonic route could activate the systemic cellular immunity, the local mucosal immunity and IFNγ secretion in respiratory tract to against M. hyopneumoniae infection in piglets.
文摘Respiratory diseases are one of the most important health problems in pig herds. The porcine respiratory disease complex (PRDC) is the term used to describe pneumonic diseases caused by multiple infectious agents that provoke weight loss in animals or death. In the PRDC multiple pathogens (bacteria and/or viruses) work in combination to induce this respiratory disease. Within this complex, Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Streptococcus suis, Pasteurella multocida, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Haemophilus parasuis and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae are the main bacterial pathogens involved in great economic losses to the swine industry. The aim of this work was to estimate the presence of A. pleuropneumoniae, S. suis, P. multocida, B. bronchiseptica, H. parasuis and M. hyopneumoniae in the upper respiratory tract of pigs in representative swine farms inAguascalientes,Mexico, using PCR technique. The study was performed in 14 swine farms. We obtained a total of 212 nasal swabs. Near 20% of samples were positive for A. pleuropneumoniae (located in the 79% of farms);17% were positive for S. suis (in 86% of farms), of these, 3% were S. suis serovar 2;30% were positive for H. parasuis (93% of farms);23% of the samples to P. multocida (in 79% of farms);and 19% to M. hyopneumoniae (in 64% of farms). B. bronchiseptica was not detected in this study. The results obtained show that bacterial pathogens of PRDC were present in the upper respiratory tract of pigs in all farms studied;therefore, these pathogens are widely disseminated in pig farms of Aguascalientes, Mexico.
基金Supported by National Key Research and Development Project of China(2017YFD0501604)National Natural Science Foundation of China(31400164)
文摘This study was conducted to develop a method for accurate quantification of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae during vaccine production or experimental research. Primer and probe concentration that gave the highest ΔRn and the lowest Ct were selected to establish the real-time PCR system for the detection of M. hyopneumoniae. Template DNA of M. hyopneumoniae was extracted by boiling under different conditions and detected by real-time PCR to determine the optimal conditions for DNA extraction. Thereafter, intra-and inter-batch reproducibility tests were carried out using a standard plasmid to evaluate the stability of the PCR system. Subsequently, the effect of medium composition on the quantitative detection was evaluated. Finally, the correlation between real-time PCR and CCU method was explored. The optimal primer and probe concentration for real-time PCR were 0.4 and 0.2 μmol/L, respectively. The intra-and inter-batch coefficients of variation(CV) in Ct value of 10~4-10~9 copies/μl standard plasmid were <5%, indicating good reproducibility of the real-time PCR system. Following incubation in a boiling water bath for 10 min, M. hyopneumoniae samples can be used directly as a template in subsequent real-time PCR assays,and good intra-batch and inter-batch reproducibility was observed. The working concentration of KM2 medium should be less than the 1/10 of the concentration of the stock solution to minimize its influence on the quantitative detection. Spearman's correlation analysis revealed that the log of CCU and the log of DNA copy number had a significant positive relationship(r=0.797,P=0.000). Thus, the two methods can be used in combination in the quantitative detection of M. hyopneumoniae. In summary, a rapid, stable and accurate quantitative PCR system for detecting M. hyopneumoniae culture was established in this study, which provides a technical means for accurate quantification of M. hyopneumoniae in vaccine production and laboratory tests.
文摘猪肺炎支原体的持续性感染问题频发,同源重组介导的抗原变异扮演重要角色。解螺旋酶RuvA调节霍利迪连接体变构是参与同源重组的关键步骤。鉴于此,本研究旨在原核表达猪肺炎支原体解螺旋酶RuvA重组蛋白,鉴定其DNA结合活性并制备多克隆抗体。试验通过分子克隆构建原核表达质粒pET21a-RuvA,经诱导表达和纯化获得RuvA M hp重组蛋白;免疫家兔制备抗RuvA M hp多克隆抗体,再利用间接ELISA和Western blot试验进行效价测定和特异性验证;利用凝胶迁移试验结合表面等离子共振技术分析RuvA M hp的DNA结合活性;利用凝胶迁移试验结合Western blot试验鉴定RuvA M hp的寡聚特性。结果显示:原核表达的RuvA M hp重组蛋白约为26 ku;制备的抗RuvA M hp多克隆抗体效价为1∶256000,且具有良好的特异性;RuvA M hp具有较强的DNA结合活性,对霍利迪连接体的亲和力高达624.4 pmol·L^(-1)(K D),并且主要以八聚体形式与其形成稳定复合物。通过RuvA M hp的原核表达、多克隆抗体制备及活性鉴定,为后续探索RuvA调解同源重组介导猪肺炎支原体抗原变异的分子机制奠定了基础。
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31100136)the Special Fund for Independent Innovation of Agricultural Science and Technology in Jiangsu Province[CX(12)5051]~~
文摘[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the secretory expression of P97R1 gene of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae(Mhp) in Pichia pastoris expression system and the primary application; of the expression product. [Method] A pair of specific primers was designed to conduct PCR according to the Mhp P97R1 gene sequence in Genbank, and the amplified P97R1 gene was cloned into the pPICZa-A yeast expression vector to construct the secretory recombinant expression vector pPICZa-A-P97R1. The plasmid pPICZa-A-p97R1 linearized by Sac I was transformed into P. pastoris GSl15 by electroporation. Positive transformant identified by PCR was incubated to express P97R1 protein after methanol induction. And the expression product was identified using SDS-PAGE and Western-blotting anal.wsis. [Result] P97R1 protein was successfully expressed in the P. pastoris system, with a secre- tory amount of 499μg/ml, and revealed good reactogenicity. Meanwhile, an indirect ELISA method was established with P97R1 protein after the optimization of each reaction factor, which showed good specificity and repeatability according to repeated tests. [Conclusion] This study provides bases for developing the ELISA Kit for anti- body detection and genetically engineered vaccine to Mhp.