Interaction between a Peptide and White Spot Syndrome Virus VP28 Envelope Protein

White spot syndrome virus (WSSV) is one of the most important pathogens that endanger the global shrimp aquaculture. Studies have confirmed that in the early stage of infection, VP28, the main envelope protein of WSSV, is used as a viral adhesion protein to bind PcRab7 of Penaeus chinensis, helping virus enter the host cells, resulting in shrimp infection. Hence, inhibition of envelope protein VP28 would be a novel way to deal with the infection. Peptide 2E6 was confirmed to have a high specificity and blocked virus infection. However, the mechanism by which it combines with VP28 is not clear. Clarifying the binding mechanism between peptides and VP28 is of great significance for further optimization and screening of antiviral peptides. In this research, the MD simulation and binding free energy analysis were implemented to validate and capture intermolecular interactions aims to clarify the blocking mechanism.

Impact of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and white spot syndrome virus(WSSV)co-infection on survival of penaeid shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei

White spot syndrome virus(WSSV) is an important viral pathogen that infects farmed penaeid shrimp, and the threat of Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection to shrimp farming has become increasingly severe. Viral and bacterial cross or superimposed infections may induce higher shrimp mortality. We used a feeding method to infect L itopenaeus vannamei with WSSV and then injected a low dose of V. parahaemolyticus(WSSV+Vp), or we fi rst infected L. vannamei with a low-dose injection of V. parahaemolyticus and then fed the shrimp WSSV to achieve viral infection(Vp+WSSV). The effect of V. parahaemolyticus and WSSV co-infection on survival of L. vannamei was evaluated by comparing cumulative mortality rates between experimental and control groups. We also spread L. vannamei hemolymph on thiosulfate citrate bile salt sucrose agar plates to determine the number of V ibrio, and the WSSV copy number in L. vannamei gills was determined using an absolute quantitative polymerase chain reaction(PCR) method. L v My D88 and Lvakt gene expression levels were detected in gills of L. vannamei by real-time PCR to determine the cause of the different mortality rates. Our results show that(1) the cumulative mortality rate of L. vannamei in the WSSV+Vp group reached 100% on day 10 after WSSV infection, whereas the cumulative mortality rate of L. vannamei in the Vp+WSSV group and the WSSV-alone control group approached 100% on days 11 and 13 of infection;(2) the number of Vibrio in the L. vannamei group infected with V. parahaemolyticus alone declined gradually, whereas the other groups showed signifi cant increases in the numbers of Vibrio( P <0.05);(3) the WSSV copy numbers in the gills of the WSSV+Vp, Vp+WSSV, and the WSSV-alone groups increased from 10 5 to 10 7 /mg tissue 72, 96, and 144 h after infection, respectively. These results suggest that V. parahaemolyticus infection accelerated proliferation of WSSV in L. vannamei and vice versa. The combined accelerated proliferation of both V. parahaemolyticus and WSSV led to massive death of L. vannamei.

Development and application of antibody microarray for white spot syndrome virus detection in shrimp

Detecting white spot syndrome virus （WSSV） in shrimp in high efficiency and veracity is important for disease prevention in aquaculture. Antibody-based mieroarray is a novel proteomic technology that can meet the requirements. In this study, we developed an antibody microarray for WSSV-detection in a specific and parallel way at multiple samples. First, seven slides each with different modifications were characterized by atomic force microscope, and were compared in the efficiency of immobilizing proteins. Of the seven, 3-dimensional structured agarose gel-modified slides were chosen appropriate for the microarray for having higher signal value and superior spot size. A purified rabbit anti-WSSV antibody was arrayed as the capture antibody of the microarray on the agarose gel-modified slides, and then the mieroarray slides were incubated in the tissue homogenate of sampled shrimp and the antibody-antigen complex was detected by Cy3-conjugated anti-WSSV monoclonal antibody. The results were measured by a laser chipscanner and analyzed with software. To obtain satisfied fluorescence signal intensity, optimal conditions were searched. The detection limit of the antibody microarray for WSSV is 0.62μg/mL, with a woven long shelf life for 6 months at 4℃ or 8 months at -20℃. Furthermore, concordance between antibody microarray and traditional indirect ELISA reached 100% for WSSV detection. These results suggest that the antibody microarray could be served as an effective tool for diagnostic and epidemiological studies of WSSV.

Proteomic Analyses of the Shrimp White Spot Syndrome Virus

White spot syndrome virus (WSSV), a unique member within the virus family Nimaviridae, is the most notorious aquatic virus infecting shrimp and other crustaceans and has caused enormous economic losses in the shrimp farming industry worldwide. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of WSSV morphogenesis, structural proteins, and replication is essential for developing prevention measures of this serious parasite. The viral genome is approximately 300kb and contains more than 180 open reading frames (ORF). However, most of proteins encoded by these ORF have not been characterized. Due to the importance of WSSV structural proteins in the composition of the virion structure, infection process and interaction with host cells, knowledge of structural proteins is essential to understanding WSSV entry and infection as well as for exploring effective prevention measures. This review article summarizes mainly current investigations on WSSV structural proteins including the relative quantities, localization, function and protein-protein interactions. Traditional proteomic studies of 1D or 2D gel electrophoresis separations and mass spectrometry (MS) followed by database searches have identified a total of 39 structural proteins. Shotgun proteomics and iTRAQ were initiated to identify more structural proteins. To date, it is estimated that WSSV is assembled by at least 59 structural proteins, among them 35 are defined as the envelope fraction (including tegument proteins) and 9 as nucleocapsid proteins. Furthermore, the interaction within several major structural proteins has also been investigated. This identitification and characterization of WSSV protein components should help in the understanding of the viral assembly process and elucidate the roles of several major structural proteins.

Construction of white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) whole genome phage display library

A rebuilt vector pCANTAB 5 EE was obtained by inserting a 34 bp double-stranded oligonucleotide which contained a EcoRV recognition sequence into pCANTAB 5 E. White spot syndrome virus （WSSV） genome DNA was fragmented by sonication to isolate fragments mainly in the range of 0.8 ～2.0 kb, then the fragments were blunt-ended with T4 DNA polymerase and cloned into the EcoRV site of pCANTAB 5 EE. The primary recombinant clone of the library was 3.0 × 10^5.Colony PCR of random selected recombinants showed that the size of the inserts was 0.12 ～ 1.77 kb. After the whole library recombinant phages infected Escherichia coli HB2151 cells, the extracellular and periplasmic extracts were dropped on PVDF membranes to perform dot blot, using polyclonal mouse anti-VP24 serum,anti-WSV026 serum,anti-WSV063 serum,anti-WSV069 serum,anti-WSV112 serum, anti WSV238 serum,anti-WSV303 serum and anti-VP26 serum as the primary antibody, respectively. The results showed that the display library could express the viral proteins.

Peritrophin-like protein from Litopenaeus vannamei (LvPT) involved in white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) infection in digestive tract challenged with reverse gavage

The peritrophic membrane plays an important role in the defense system of the arthropod gut. The digestive tract is considered one of the major tissues targeted by white spot syndrome virus （WSSV） in shrimp. In this study, the nucleotide sequence encoding peritrophin-like protein of Litopenaeus vannamei （LvPT） was amplified from a yeast two-hybrid library of L. vannamei. The epitope peptide of LvPT was predicted with the GenScript OptimumAntigenTM design tool. An anti-LvPT polyclonal antibody was produced and shown to specifically bind a band at -27 kDa, identified as LvPT. The LvPT protein was expressed and its concentration determined. LvPT dsRNA （4 pg per shrimp） was used to inhibit LvPT expression in shrimp, and a WSSV challenge experiment was then performed with reverse gavage. The pleopods, stomachs, and guts were collected from the shrimp at 0, 24, 48, and 72 h post-infection （hpi）. Viral load quantification showed that the levels of WSSV were significantly lower in the pleopods, stomachs, and guts of shrimp after LvPT dsRNA interference than in those of the controls at 48 and 72 hpi. Our results imply that LvPT plays an important role during WSSV infection of the digestive tract.

Characterization and Diagnostic Use of a Monoclonal Antibody for VP28 Envelope Protein of White Spot Syndrome Virus

The gene encoding the VP28 envelope protein of White spot syndrome virus (WSSV) was cloned into expression vector pET-30a and transformed into the Escherichia coli strain BL21.After induction,the recombinant VP28 (rVP28) protein was purified and then used to immunize Balb/c mice for monoclonal antibody (MAb) production.It was observed by immuno-electron microscopy the MAbs specific to rVP28 could recognize native VP28 target epitopes of WSSV and dot-blot analysis was used to detect natural WSSV infection.Competitive PCR showed that the viral level was approximately 104 copies/mg tissue in the dilution of gill homogenate of WSSV-infected crayfish at the detection limit of dot-blot assay.Our results suggest that dot-blot analysis with anti-rVP28 MAb could rapidly and sensitively detect WSSV at the early stages of WSSV infection.

Identification and Characterization of Nuclear Localization Signals within the Nucleocapsid Protein VP15 of White Spot Syndrome Virus

The nucleocapsid protein VP15 of white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) is a basic DNA-binding protein. Three canonical bipartite nuclear localization signals (NLSs), called NLS1 (aa 11-27), NLS2 (aa 33-49) and NLS3 (44-60), have been detected in this protein, using the ScanProsite computer program. To determine the nuclear localization sequence of VP15, the full-length open reading frame, or the sequence of one of the three NLSs, was fused to the green fluorescent protein (GFP) gene, and transiently expressed in insect Sf9 cells. Transfection with full-length VP15 resulted in GFP fluorescence being distributed exclusively in the nucleus. NLS1 alone could also direct GFP to the nucleus, but less efficiently. Neither of the other two NLSs (NLS2 and 3) was functional when expressed alone, but exhibited similar activity to NLS1 when they were expressed as a fusion peptide. Furthermore, a mutated VP15, in which the two basic amino acids (11RR12) of NLS1 were changed to two alanines (11AA12), caused GFP to be localized only in the cytoplasm of Sf9 cells. These results demonstrated that VP15, as a nuclear localization protein, needs cooperation between its three NLSs, and that the two residues (11RR12) of NLS1 play a key role in transporting the protein to the nucleus.

Production and Characterization of Monoclonal Antibodies of Shrimp White Spot Syndrome Virus Envelope Protein VP28

BALB/c 老鼠与净化的白点症候群病毒(WSSV ) 被使免疫。六根 monoclonal 抗体房间线被 ELISA 选择， VP28 蛋白质在 E 表示了。coli。在 vitro 中立化，实验证明他们中的 4 个能在喇蛄禁止病毒感染。西方污点建议所有这些 monoclonal 抗体对 VP28 的 conformational 结构。monoclonal 抗体 7B4 用胶体的金粒子被标记并且过去常由标记的 immunogold 在病毒信封上定位 VP28。这些 monoclonal 抗体能被用来为 WSSV 感染开发免疫学的诊断方法。关键词怀特点症候群病毒(WSSV )- Mab - 信封 - 本地化 - 中立化 CLC 数字 S945.

White spot syndrome virus envelope protein VP124 involved in the virus infection

White spot syndrome virus （WSSV） is one of the major shrimp pathogens causing large economic losses to shrimp farming. In an attempt to identify the envelope proteins involved in the virus infection, purified WSSV virions were mixed with three antisera against WSSV envelope proteins （VP39, VP124 and VP187 ）, individually. And then they were injected intramuscularly into crayfish （Procambarus clarkii） to conduct in vivo neutralization assays. The results showed that for groups injected with virions only and groups injected with the mixture of virions and antiserum against VP124, the crayfish mortalities were 100% and 60% on the 8th day postinfection, individually. The virus infection could be delayed or neutralized by antibody against the envelope protein VP124. Quantitative PCR was used to further investigate the influence of three antisera described above on the virus infection. The results showed that the antiserum against VP124 could restrain the propagation of WSSV in crayfish. All of the results suggested that the viral envelope protein VP124 played a role in WSSV infection.

White spot syndrome virus inactivation study by using gamma irradiation

The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of gamma irradiation on white spot syndrome virus （WS SV）. White spot syndrome virus is a pathogen of major economic importance in cultured penaeid shrimp industries. White spot disease can cause mortalities reaching 100% within 3-10 days of gross signs appearing. During the period of culture, immunostimulant agents and vaccines may provide potential methods to protect shrimps from opportunistic and pathogenic microrganisms. In this study, firstly, WSSV was isolated from infected shrimp and then multiplied in crayfish. WSSV was purified from the infected crayfish haemolymph by sucrose gradient and confirmed by transmission electron microscopy. In vivo virus titration was performed in shrimp, Penaeus semisulcatus. The LD50 of live virus stock was calculated 1054/mL. Shrimp post-larvae （1-2 g） were treated with gamma-irradiated （different doses） WSSV （10^o to 10^-4 dilutions） for a period of 10 days. The dose/survival curve for irradiated and un-irradiated WSSV was drawn; the optimum dose range for inactivation of WSSV and unaltered antigenicity was obtained 14- 15 kGy. This preliminary information suggests that shrimp appear to benefit from treatment with gamma- irradiated WSSV especially at 14-15 KGy.

Production of a polyclonal antibody to the VP26 nucleocapsid protein of white spot syndrome virus （wssv） and its use as a biosensor

White spot syndrome virus （WSSV） is a major cause of high mortality in cultured shrimp all over the world. VP26 is one of the structural proteins of WSSV that is assumed to assist in recognizing its host and assists the viral nucleocapsid to move toward the nucleus of the host cell. The objective of this work was to produce a polyclonal antibody against VP26 and use it as a biosensor. The recombinant VP26 protein （rVP26） was produced in E. coli （BL21）, purified and used for immunizing rabbits to obtain a polyclonal antibody. Western blot analysis confirmed that the antiserum had a specific immunoreac- tivity to the VP26 of WSSV. This VP26 antiserum was immobilized onto a gold electrode for use as the sensing surface to detect WSSV under a flow injection system. The impedance change in the presence of VP26 was monitored in real time. The sensitivity linear range of 160 160000 of the biosensor was in the copies of WSSV, indicating that it is good and sensitive for analysis of WSSV. The specificity of the biosensor was supported by the observation that no impedance change was detected even at high concentrations when using Yellow Head Virus （YHV）. This biosensor may be applied to monitor the amount of WSSV in water during shrimp cultivation.

Advances in the study of tegument protein VP26 in white spot syndrome virus

White spot syndrome virus(WSSV)has become one of the most widespread causes of mortality in commercial shrimp farming due to its broad host range,rapid spread and high lethality.The tegument protein VP26,which is loosely connected to nucleocapsid and envelope,is one of the major proteins of WSSV and has an important role in the initial stages of viral infection.Recent research has emphasized the vp26 gene,the structure of the VP26 protein,and VP26 binding proteins.Such knowledge is required to develop VP26 immune adjuvant to control WSSV.This paper reviews the related research of VP26 to provide reference for the prevention and treatment of WSSV.

Effects of transport stress on immune response, physiological state, and WSSV concentration in the red swamp crayfish Procambarus clarkii

Transport is an essential part of the aquaculture and research of the main freshwater aquaculture crayfish Procambarus clarkii in China.However,transport is often accompanied by a low survival rate.Assessing the physiological state of P.clarkii before and after transport may discover the cause of this high mortality rate.In this study,ice-cold and exposed-to-air transport methods were compared using an array of parameters,including relative expression level of heat shock protein 70(HSP70),content of serum glucose and cortisol,immune parameters(enzyme and immune-related genes),and white spot syndrome virus(WSSV)concentration were investigated to understand the physiological state of P.clarkii before and after transport,as well as the cause of dying crayfish on days 5 and 7 after transport stress.Histological sections of hepatopancreas,gills,and intestines reflected pathological changes.The survival rate of crayfish with ice-cold transport was significantly higher than that with exposed-to-air transport,and mortality peaked at 3-9 days after transport stress.A prolonged response to oxidative stress and short-term immunosuppression was present after transport,and the trend of the WSSV concentration in the hepatopancreas was similar to the mortality rate of P.clarkii.The contents of serum glucose and cortisol,antioxidant enzymes and immune-related indexes,and the concentration of WSSV in hepatopancreas of dying crayfish were significantly higher than those of vibrant crayfish on the 5th and 7th days after transport.The hepatopancreas,intestines,and gills of dying crayfish had varying degrees of damage,and the hepatopancreas and intestines were severely damaged.The results suggested that the death of P.clarkii after transport stress is caused by oxidative stress,the imbalance of reactive oxygen species regulation,and decreased WSSV resistance,which eventually led to irreversible tissue damage.The increase of WSSV in the body of crayfish might be the direct cause of crayfish death.

凡纳对虾核心育种群生长和抗WSSV性状的遗传参数估计

为开展凡纳对虾(Penaeus vannamei)生长和白斑综合征病毒(white spot syndrome virus,WSSV)抗性复合选育,本研究以凡纳对虾59个核心育种群家系1770尾77~94日龄的个体为实验材料,利用两性状动物模型、公母畜阈值模型,评估在WSSV感染情况下凡纳对虾体长、抗WSSV存活时间和家系WSSV半致死存活率的遗传力和遗传相关。结果显示,凡纳对虾体长、抗WSSV存活时间和家系WSSV半致死存活率遗传力估计值分别为0.17±0.05、0.18±0.05和0.14±0.05,均属于中等遗传力水平,且均与0差异极显著(P<0.01)。凡纳对虾体长与抗WSSV存活时间性状的遗传相关系数为0.15±0.20,与家系WSSV半致死存活率性状的遗传相关系数为0.25±0.22,上述遗传相关与0差异不显著(P>0.05);抗WSSV存活时间性状与家系WSSV半致死存活率性状的遗传相关系数为0.96±0.03,遗传相关与1差异不显著(P>0.05),为高度正相关。结果表明,在该育种群体中,凡纳对虾生长与WSSV抗性可根据育种需要,通过赋值制定综合选择指数,进行多性状复合选育。此外,为优化每代育种的操作过程,可选用家系WSSV半致死存活率作为WSSV抗性的指标性状。本研究为开展凡纳对虾生长和WSSV抗性优良品种的选育提供了基础数据和理论支撑。

复方中草药制剂对克氏原螯虾抗白斑综合征感染研究

为评价饲料中添加大黄、黄芩、茵陈、地锦草、白术、板蓝根制成的复方中草药制剂对克氏原螯虾非特异免疫、抗氧化能力和抗白斑综合征病毒感染的效果,在空白饲料中分别添加0.5%、1.0%、1.5%和2.0%的复方中草药连续投喂克氏原螯虾14 d,分析克氏原螯虾血清非特异免疫酶活、肝胰腺抗氧化能力及其对白斑综合征病毒抗感染能力。试验结果显示,以摄食空白饲料的克氏原螯虾为对照,摄食复方中草药制剂的克氏原螯虾血清溶菌酶、酚氧化酶、酸性磷酸酶和碱性磷酸酶的活性分别增加了4.07%~16.20%(P<0.05)、12.96%~31.94%(P<0.05)、32.36%~39.87%(P<0.05)、36.50%~71.94%(P<0.05),肝胰腺总超氧化物歧化酶、过氧化氢酶和总抗氧化能力分别提升了4.39%~25.76%(P<0.05)、32.85%~93.43%(P<0.05)、21.52%~55.10%(P<0.05),肝胰腺丙二醛含量降低了26.22%~45.05%(P<0.05)。此外,复方中草药制剂处理的克氏原螯虾人工感染白斑综合征病毒5 d的存活率较对照组提高了13.33%~31.67%(P<0.05)。试验结果表明,在饲料中添加复方中草药制剂具有显著提升克氏原螯虾非特异免疫能力、抗氧化能力和抗白斑综合征病毒感染的能力,且1.0%添加量的效果最佳。

WSSV、IHHNV、EHP和NHPB四重荧光定量PCR检测方法的建立

本研究以对虾白斑综合症病毒(White Spot Syndrome Virus,WSSV)的VP664基因、传染性皮下及造血组织坏死病毒(Infectious Subcutaneous and Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus,IHHNV)的NSP2基因、虾肝肠胞虫(Enterocytozoon Hepatopenaei,EHP)的ssr RNA基因以及坏死性肝胰腺炎细菌(Necrotizing Hepatopancreatitis Bacteria,NHPB)的16Sr RNA基因为检测对象,建立了WSSV、IHHNV、EHP和NHPB的四重荧光定量PCR方法,并对该方法的特异性、灵敏性进行了研究。结果表明,建立的四重荧光定量PCR方法特异性良好,对WSSV、IHHNV、EHP和NHPB的最低检测限为4.05 copies·μL^(-1)、6.53 copies·μL^(-1)、5.85 copies·μL^(-1)和6.18 copies·μL^(-1),本实验建立的方法具有较好的应用前景。

Prevalence of Three Shrimp Viruses in Zhejiang Province in 2008

White spot syndrome virus (WSSV),Taura syndrome virus (TSV) and Infectious hypodermal and haematopoietic necrosis virus (IHHNV) are three shrimp viruses responsible for major pandemics affecting the shrimp farming industry. Shrimps samples were collected from 12 farms in Zhejiang province,China,in 2008 and analyzed by PCR to determine the prevalence of these viruses. From the 12 sampling locations,8 farms were positive for WSSV,8 for IHHNV and 6 for both WSSV and IHHNV. An average percentage of 57.4% of shrimp individuals were infected with WSSV,while 49.2% were infected with IHHNV. A high prevalence of co-infection with WSSV and IHHNV among samples was detected from the following samples:Bingjiang (93.3%),liuao (66.7%),Jianshan (46.7%) and Xianxiang (46.7%). No samples exhibited evidence of infection with TSV in collected samples. This study provides comprehensive information of the prevalence of three shrimp viruses in Zhejiang and may be helpful for disease prevention control in this region.

克氏原螯虾自噬相关基因PcAtg2的克隆及其在白斑综合征病毒胁迫下的表达分析

为了解自噬相关基因Atg2在克氏原螯虾(Procambarus clarkia)先天免疫中的作用,本研究克隆了克氏原螯虾Atg2(PcAtg2)基因全长序列。生物信息学分析显示,PcAtg2蛋白编码序列全长为9966 bp,推测其编码2189个氨基酸。组织定量表达分布显示,PcAtg2在克氏原螯虾的各个组织中均有表达,其中在肝胰腺中表达最高,在眼柄中表达最低。在白斑综合征病毒(WSSV)感染实验中,PcAtg2基因表达量在不同组织中均呈现显著上调趋势。RNA干扰(RNAi)实验显示,PcAtg2基因沉默后,WSSV在克氏原螯虾体内的增殖明显被抑制,同时,自噬相关基因的表达量上调。透射电镜分析结果显示,在WSSV感染后,PcAtg2基因沉默组中克氏原螯虾肝胰腺组织中的自噬小体多于对照组。本研究结果可为了解克氏原螯虾应对WSSV胁迫下的调控机制提供理论参考。

白斑综合征病毒PCR检测方法的建立及初步应用

引起白斑综合征(White spot syndrome,WSS)的白斑综合征病毒(White spot syndrome virus,WSSV)是一种传播速度快、致死率高的对虾病毒,对全球对虾养殖业构成了严重威胁。为及早诊断WSS,防止WSS的传播和暴发,有必要开发一种适用于对虾养殖场所的高灵敏度WSSV检测方法。该文针对保守区VP28序列设计和优化了一种可以特异地扩增WSSV的聚合酶链式反应(Polymerase chain reaction,PCR)检测方法。WSSV扩增产物在凝胶电泳图上可观察到清晰且单一的目的条带,而非靶标病毒则没有对应扩增产物出现,最低检测限可以达到50拷贝/反应;利用该PCR方法检测杭州地区采集的112份对虾混样样品,WSSV阳性率为15.7%。该特异和灵敏的PCR方法可被应用于WSS流行早期监控。