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Published on: March 2, 2014
Gga-miR-30d regulates infectious bronchitis virus infection by targeting USP47 in HD11 cells
Hao Li1, Jianan Li1, Yaru Zhai1
1Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, Animal Disease Prevention and Food Safety Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, Sichuan, PR China.
Abstract:
Avian infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) is a coronavirus which infects chickens and causes severe economic losses to the poultry industry worldwide. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are important intracellular regulators and play a pivotal role in viral infections. In previous studies, we have revealed that IBV infection caused a significant down-regulation of gga-miR-30d expression in chicken kidneys. In present study, we investigated the role of gga-miR-30d in the process of IBV infection of HD11 cell line in vitro. By transfecting the mimics and inhibitor of gga-miR-30d, it was found that overexpressed gga-miR-30d inhibited IBV replication. Contrarily, low-expressed gga-miR-30d promoted IBV replication. In addition, dual-luciferase reporter assays revealed that ubiquitin-specific protease 47 (USP47), a deubiquitinase-encoding gene, was a target for gga-miR-30d. This is the first study demonstrating that miRNAs regulate IBV replication by regulating the deubiquitinating enzyme (DUBs).
Insights
Avian infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) replication is regulated by gga-miR-30d. Overexpressing this microRNA inhibits IBV, while low levels promote its replication, impacting poultry health.
Area of Science:
- * Virology
- * Molecular Biology
- * Poultry Science
Background:
- * Avian infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) causes significant economic losses in the global poultry industry.
- * MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are crucial intracellular regulators involved in viral infections.
- * Previous research indicated IBV infection down-regulates gga-miR-30d expression in chicken kidneys.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To investigate the role of gga-miR-30d in the in vitro infection process of IBV in HD11 cell line.
- * To determine how gga-miR-30d levels affect IBV replication.
- * To identify potential targets of gga-miR-30d involved in IBV infection.
Main Methods:
- * Transfection of HD11 cell line with gga-miR-30d mimics and inhibitors.
- * Measurement of IBV replication following gga-miR-30d manipulation.
- * Dual-luciferase reporter assays to identify gene targets of gga-miR-30d.
Main Results:
- * Overexpression of gga-miR-30d significantly inhibited IBV replication in HD11 cells.
- * Reduced expression of gga-miR-30d promoted IBV replication.
- * Ubiquitin-specific protease 47 (USP47) was identified as a direct target of gga-miR-30d.
Conclusions:
- * gga-miR-30d plays a regulatory role in controlling IBV replication.
- * This study demonstrates a novel mechanism where miRNAs regulate viral replication by targeting deubiquitinating enzymes (DUBs).
- * Findings provide insights into host-virus interactions and potential therapeutic targets for IBV infections.
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