Construction, expression and immunogenicity analysis of a fusion protein containing M2e of influenza A virus fused to a modified Pseudomonas aeruginosa exotoxin A / 病毒学报
Chinese Journal of Virology
; (6): 189-194, 2010.
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ABSTRACT
M2 protein of type A influenza virus is a good candidate for universal influenza vaccine, exotoxin A of Pseudomonas aeruginosa may facilitate the immunogenicity of M2 protein. We constructed and expressed a prokaryotic expression plasmid containing a chimeric gene of M2 extracellular coding region and a partial PEA gene, and observed the immunoprotection in BALB/c mice vaccinated with the fusion protein. The fusion protein (ntPE-M2e) was generated by inserting the coding sequence of the M2e in place of Ib loop in PEA. This fusion protein was used to immunize BALB/c mice by subcutaneously injection with incomplete Freund's adjuvant and boost at weeks 3 and 7. The immunized mice were challenged with influenza virus strain A/PR/34/8. The fusion protein (ntPE-M2e) immunization protected mice against lethal viral challenge. ELISA and ELISPOT results demonstrated that the fusion protein could induce a strong systemic immune response against synthetic M2e peptide, and virus replication in the lungs of mice was inhibited in comparison with the control. This study provides foundation for developing broad-spectrum vaccines against type A influenza viruses.
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Asunto principal:
Virus de la Influenza A
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Fisiología
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Toxinas Bacterianas
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Virología
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Proteínas Recombinantes de Fusión
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Ensayo de Inmunoadsorción Enzimática
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Expresión Génica
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Proteínas de la Matriz Viral
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Inmunización
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ADP Ribosa Transferasas
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Chinese Journal of Virology
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2010
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