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Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Virology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Interferon-lambda (IFN-λ) are crucial antiviral proteins.
  • Canine IFN-λ (CaIFN-λ), a type III IFN, has not been comprehensively studied.
  • Understanding CaIFN-λ is vital for canine health and disease research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide the first comprehensive annotation of canine interferon-lambda (CaIFN-λ).
  • To investigate the biological activity, signaling pathway activation, and receptor binding of CaIFN-λ.
  • To assess the antiviral and antiproliferative effects of CaIFN-λ.

Main Methods:

  • Phylogenetic analysis of CaIFN-λ genomic sequences.
  • Cloning, expression, and purification of recombinant CaIFN-λ (rCaIFN-λ).
  • In vitro assays for antiviral activity, antiproliferative effects, JAK-STAT pathway activation, gene expression analysis (qRT-PCR), and receptor binding (ELISA).

Main Results:

  • CaIFN-λ shares phylogenetic proximity with swine, bat, and human IFN-λ1.
  • rCaIFN-λ demonstrated potent antiviral activity against VSV, canine parvovirus, and influenza A.
  • rCaIFN-λ exhibited dose-dependent antiproliferative effects on canine tumor cells and MDCK cells, activated the JAK-STAT pathway, and bound tightly to CaIFN-λR1.

Conclusions:

  • CaIFN-λ is a functional type III IFN with significant antiviral and anti-tumor properties.
  • CaIFN-λ exerts its effects via the JAK-STAT signaling pathway and specific receptor binding.
  • This study provides a foundation for further research into CaIFN-λ's role in canine immunity and disease.