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Sequence and functional characterization of feline interleukin 2
P J Cozzi1, P A Padrid, J Takeda
1Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, IL.
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications
|August 16, 1993
Summary
Researchers successfully cloned feline interleukin 2 (IL-2) cDNA and synthesized bioactive recombinant feline IL-2. This advancement is crucial for understanding feline immunodeficiency virus and feline leukemia virus infections.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Immunology
- Molecular Biology
- Feline Virology
Background:
- Feline interleukin 2 (IL-2) plays a key role in the pathogenesis of feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline leukemia virus (FeLV) infections.
- Understanding feline IL-2 is critical for developing therapeutic strategies against these viral diseases in cats.
Purpose of the Study:
- To clone the complementary DNA (cDNA) encoding feline IL-2.
- To synthesize biologically active recombinant feline IL-2 for further research.
Main Methods:
- Feline IL-2 cDNA was isolated using a polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based strategy.
- A feline leukocyte cDNA library was screened to identify IL-2 encoding sequences.
- Feline IL-2 cDNA was expressed in COS-7 cells to produce recombinant protein.
Main Results:
- Feline IL-2 comprises 154 amino acids, including a putative signal sequence.
- The feline IL-2 sequence exhibits significant homology to human (81%), bovine (69%), murine (60%), and rat (64%) IL-2.
- The secreted recombinant feline IL-2 demonstrated characteristic proliferative activity on CTLL-4 murine cytotoxic T cells.
Conclusions:
- The successful cloning and expression of feline IL-2 cDNA have been confirmed.
- Bioactive recombinant feline IL-2 has been synthesized, providing a valuable tool for immunological studies.
- This research facilitates further investigation into feline immune responses and viral pathogenesis.