Design,Synthesis and Antiviral Activity Studies of Schizonepetin Derivatives

A series of schizonepetin derivatives have been designed and synthesized in order to obtain potent antivirus agents. The antiviral activity against HSV-1 and influenza virus H3N2 as well as the cytotoxicity of these derivatives was evaluated by using cytopathic effect (CPE) inhibition assay in vitro. Compounds M2, M4, M5 and M34 showed higher inhibitory activity against HSV-1 virus with the TC₅₀ values being in micromole. Compounds M28, M33, and M35 showed higher inhibitory activity against influenza virus H3N2 with their TC₅₀ values being 96.4, 71.0 and 75.4 μM, respectively. Preliminary biological activity evaluation indicated that the anti-H3N2 and anti-HSV-1 activities improved obviously through the introduction of halogen into the structure of schizonepetin.     

Novel N-Substituted 3-Aryl-4-(diethoxyphosphoryl)azetidin-2-ones as Antibiotic Enhancers and Antiviral Agents in Search for a Successful Treatment of Complex Infections

A novel series of N-substituted cis- and trans-3-aryl-4-(diethoxyphosphoryl)azetidin-2-ones were synthesized by the Kinugasa reaction of N-methyl- or N-benzyl-(diethyoxyphosphoryl)nitrone and selected aryl alkynes. Stereochemistry of diastereoisomeric adducts was established based on vicinal H3–H4 coupling constants in azetidin-2-one ring. All the obtained azetidin-2-ones were evaluated for the antiviral activity against a broad range of DNA and RNA viruses. Azetidin-2-one trans-11f showed moderate inhibitory activity against human coronavirus (229E) with EC₅₀ = 45 µM. The other isomer cis-11f was active against influenza A virus H1N1 subtype (EC₅₀ = 12 µM by visual CPE score; EC₅₀ = 8.3 µM by TMS score; MCC > 100 µM, CC₅₀ = 39.9 µM). Several azetidin-2-ones 10 and 11 were tested for their cytostatic activity toward nine cancerous cell lines and several of them appeared slightly active for Capan-1, Hap1 and HCT-116 cells values of IC₅₀ in the range 14.5–97.9 µM. Compound trans-11f was identified as adjuvant of oxacillin with significant ability to enhance the efficacy of this antibiotic toward the highly resistant S. aureus strain HEMSA 5. Docking and molecular dynamics simulations showed that enantiomer (3R,4S)-11f can be responsible for the promising activity due to the potency in displacing oxacillin at β-lactamase, thus protecting the antibiotic from undesirable biotransformation.     

Design,Synthesis, Molecular Docking Analysis and Biological Evaluations of 4-[(Quinolin-4-yl)amino]benzamide Derivatives as Novel Anti-Influenza Virus Agents

In this study, a series of 4-[(quinolin-4-yl)amino]benzamide derivatives as the novel anti-influenza agents were designed and synthesized. Cytotoxicity assay, cytopathic effect assay and plaque inhibition assay were performed to evaluate the anti-influenza virus A/WSN/33 (H1N1) activity of the target compounds. The target compound G07 demonstrated significant anti-influenza virus A/WSN/33 (H1N1) activity both in cytopathic effect assay (EC₅₀ = 11.38 ± 1.89 µM) and plaque inhibition assay (IC₅₀ = 0.23 ± 0.15 µM). G07 also exhibited significant anti-influenza virus activities against other three different influenza virus strains A/PR/8 (H1N1), A/HK/68 (H3N2) and influenza B virus. According to the result of ribonucleoprotein reconstitution assay, G07 could interact well with ribonucleoprotein with an inhibition rate of 80.65% at 100 µM. Furthermore, G07 exhibited significant activity target PA−PB1 subunit of RNA polymerase according to the PA−PB1 inhibitory activity prediction by the best pharmacophore Hypo1. In addition, G07 was well drug-likeness based on the results of Lipinski’s rule and ADMET prediction. All the results proved that 4-[(quinolin-4-yl)amino]benzamide derivatives could generate potential candidates in discovery of anti-influenza virus agents.     

38例甲型H1N1流感患者病毒核酸阴转时限的观察

目的观察甲型H1N1流感患者病毒核酸阴转时限。方法选择2009年9月16～27日我院收治的甲型H1N1流感确诊病例38例,经同一名医生进行咽拭子采集,采用RT-PCR方法检测甲型通用、甲1通用、季节性流感、甲型H1N1亚型4个病毒亚型,以甲型通用、甲1通用、甲型H1N1亚型均阴转作为判定病毒核酸阴转的标准。结果 38例甲型H1N1流感患者病毒核酸阴转的时限最短1 d,最长14 d,平均4.5 d;病毒核酸阴转时间主要集中在第3、4、5天,第5天与第4天相比,甲型通用、甲1通用和甲型H1N1的阴转比例均明显增加(P<0.05);发病36 h内接受抗病毒治疗者,病毒核酸阴转平均时间为4.1 d;37～72 h接受抗病毒治疗者,病毒核酸阴转平均时间为5.2 d;有3例甲型通用、甲1通用、甲型H1N1亚型病毒核酸未同时阴转。结论甲型H1N1流感抗病毒治疗1周,大部分患者病毒核酸阴转,不具有传染性;尽早(36 h内)接受抗病毒治疗,可以缩短病毒核酸阴转时间;甲型通用、甲1通用、甲型H1N1亚型具有较好的一致性,对三者未同时阴转的情况,应注意是否同时合并其他甲型流感病毒亚型感染。     

The Competitive Endogenous RNA (ceRNA) Regulation in Porcine Alveolar Macrophages (3D4/21) Infected by Swine Influenza Virus (H1N1 and H3N2)

H1N1 and H3N2 are the two most common subtypes of swine influenza virus (SIV). They not only endanger the pig industry, but are also a huge risk of zoonotic diseases. However, the molecular mechanism and regulatory network of pigs (hosts) against influenza virus infection are still unclear. In this study, porcine alveolar macrophage cell (3D4/21) models infected by swine influenza virus (H1N1 and H3N2) were constructed. The expression profiles of miRNAs, mRNAs, lncRNAs and circRNAs after H1N1 and H3N2 infected 3D4/21 cells were revealed in this study. Then, two ceRNAs (TCONS_00166432-miR10391-MAN2A1 and novel_circ_0004733-miR10391-MAN2A1) that regulated H1N1 and H3N2 infection in 3D4/21 cells were verified by the methods of bioinformatics analysis, gene overexpression, gene interference, real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR), dual luciferase activity assay and RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP). In addition, the important candidate molecules (miR-10391, TCONS_00166432, and novel_circ_0004733) were identified by qPCR and enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Finally, the regulatory effect and possible molecular mechanism of the target gene MAN2A1 were identified by the methods of gene interference, qPCR, Western blot and ELISA. The results of this study suggested that TCONS_00166432 and novel_circ_0004733 could competitively bind miR-10391 to target the MAN2A1 gene to regulate swine influenza virus infecting 3D4/21 cells. This study reported for the first time the ceRNA networks involved in the regulation of the swine influenza virus infecting 3D4/21 cells, which provided a new insight into the molecular mechanism of 3D4/21 cells against swine influenza virus infection.     

Allosteric Inhibition of Neutral Sphingomyelinase 2 (nSMase2) by DPTIP: From Antiflaviviral Activity to Deciphering Its Binding Site through In Silico Studies and Experimental Validation

Flavivirus comprises globally emerging and re-emerging pathogens such as Zika virus (ZIKV), Dengue virus (DENV), and West Nile virus (WNV), among others. Although some vaccines are available, there is an unmet medical need as no effective antiviral treatment has been approved for flaviviral infections. The development of host-directed antivirals (HDAs) targeting host factors that are essential for viral replication cycle offers the opportunity for the development of broad-spectrum antivirals. In the case of flaviviruses, recent studies have revealed that neutral sphingomyelinase 2, (nSMase2), involved in lipid metabolism, plays a key role in WNV and ZIKV infection. As a proof of concept, we have determined the antiviral activity of the non-competitive nSMase2 inhibitor DPTIP against WNV and ZIKV virus. DPTIP showed potent antiviral activity with EC₅₀ values of 0.26 µM and 1.56 µM for WNV and ZIKV, respectively. In order to unravel the allosteric binding site of DPTIP in nSMase2 and the details of the interaction, computational studies have been carried out. These studies have revealed that DPTIP could block the DK switch in nSMase2. Moreover, the analysis of the residues contributing to the binding identified His463 as a crucial residue. Interestingly, the inhibitory activity of DPTIP on the H463A mutant protein supported our hypothesis. Thus, an allosteric cavity in nSMase2 has been identified that can be exploited for the development of new inhibitors with anti-flaviviral activity.     

Antiviral activity of silver nanoparticle/chitosan composites against H1N1 influenza A virus

Silver nanoparticle (Ag NP)/chitosan (Ch) composites with antiviral activity against H1N1 influenza A virus were prepared. The Ag NP/Ch composites were obtained as yellow or brown floc-like powders following reaction at room temperature in aqueous medium. Ag NPs (3.5, 6.5, and 12.9 nm average diameters) were embedded into the chitosan matrix without aggregation or size alternation. The antiviral activity of the Ag NP/Ch composites was evaluated by comparing the TCID₅₀ ratio of viral suspensions treated with the composites to untreated suspensions. For all sizes of Ag NPs tested, antiviral activity against H1N1 influenza A virus increased as the concentration of Ag NPs increased; chitosan alone exhibited no antiviral activity. Size dependence of the Ag NPs on antiviral activity was also observed: antiviral activity was generally stronger with smaller Ag NPs in the composites. These results indicate that Ag NP/Ch composites interacting with viruses exhibit antiviral activity.     

H1N1亚型流感病毒M1基因重组杆状病毒的构建及鉴定

目的构建H1N1亚型流感病毒M1基因重组杆状病毒,并进行鉴定。方法 PCR扩增H1N1亚型流感病毒(A/PR/8/34)全长M1基因,与pFastBacdua(lpFBD)载体连接,构建重组杆状病毒转移载体pFBD-M1,转化含有Bacimd和Helper质粒的DH10Bac感受态细胞,获得骨架质粒rBacmid-M1,将其转染sf9昆虫细胞,获得重组杆状病毒rBac-M1。采用噬斑形成法检测病毒滴度,PCR法检测M1基因的插入,间接免疫荧光、Western blot和ELISA法检测M1蛋白的表达。结果重组杆状病毒骨架质粒rBacmid-M1经PCR鉴定证实构建正确;第3代rBac-M1病毒滴度为3×108pfu/ml;感染rBac-M1的sf9细胞经PCR扩增可见3 300 bp的条带,间接免疫荧光检测可见特异性绿色荧光,Western blot检测可与鼠抗流感病毒(PR8)和鼠抗M1蛋白(PR8)多克隆抗体发生特异性反应,ELISA检测M1蛋白可与鼠抗流感病毒(PR8)多克隆抗体发生特异性反应,具有良好的反应原性。结论已成功构建了H1N1亚型流感病毒M1基因重组杆状病毒,为进一步研究流感病毒M1的功能及新型流感疫苗开发奠定了基础。     

Combining magnetic nanoparticle with biotinylated nanobodies for rapid and sensitive detection of influenza H3N2

Our objective is to develop a rapid and sensitive assay based on magnetic beads to detect the concentration of influenza H3N2. The possibility of using variable domain heavy-chain antibodies (nanobody) as diagnostic tools for influenza H3N2 was investigated. A healthy camel was immunized with inactivated influenza H3N2. A nanobody library of 8 × 10⁸ clones was constructed and phage displayed. After three successive biopanning steps, H3N2-specific nanobodies were successfully isolated, expressed in Escherichia coli, and purified. Sequence analysis of the nanobodies revealed that we possessed four classes of nanobodies against H3N2. Two nanobodies were further used to prepare our rapid diagnostic kit. Biotinylated nanobody was effectively immobilized onto the surface of streptavidin magnetic beads. The modified magnetic beads with nanobody capture specifically influenza H3N2 and can still be recognized by nanobodies conjugated to horseradish peroxidase (HRP) conjugates. Under optimized conditions, the present immunoassay exhibited a relatively high sensitive detection with a limit of 50 ng/mL. In conclusion, by combining magnetic beads with specific nanobodies, this assay provides a promising influenza detection assay to develop a potential rapid, sensitive, and low-cost diagnostic tool to screen for influenza infections.     

Antiviral Gene Expression in Young and Aged Murine Lung during H1N1 and H3N2

Influenza is a respiratory virus that alone or in combination with secondary bacterial pathogens can contribute to the development of acute pneumonia in persons >65 years of age. Host innate immune antiviral signaling early in response to influenza is essential to inhibit early viral replication and guide the initiation of adaptive immune responses. Using young adult (3 months) and aged adult mice infected with mouse adapted H1N1 or H3N2, the results of our study illustrate dysregulated and/or diminished activation of key signaling pathways in aged lung contribute to increased lung inflammation and morbidity. Specifically, within the first seven days of infection, there were significant changes in genes associated with TLR and RIG-I signaling detected in aged murine lung in response to H1N1 or H3N2. Taken together, the results of our study expand our current understanding of age-associated changes in antiviral signaling in the lung.     

Isocyanides as Influenza A Virus Subtype H5N1 Wild‐Type M2 Channel Inhibitors

Basic bulky amines such as amantadine are well‐characterized M2 channel blockers, useful for treating influenza. Herein we report our surprising findings that charge‐neutral, bulky isocyanides exhibit activities similar to—or even higher than—that of amantadine. We also demonstrate that these isocyanides have potent growth inhibitory activity against the H5N1 virus. The ?NH₂ to ?N≡C group replacement within current anti‐influenza drugs was found to give compounds with high activities at low‐micromolar concentrations. For example, a tenfold improvement in potency was observed for 1‐isocyanoadamantane ( 27 ), with an EC₅₀ value of 0.487 μm against amantadine‐sensitive H5N1 virus as determined by both MTT and plaque‐reduction assays, without showing cytotoxicity. Furthermore, the isocyanide analogues synthesized in this study did not inhibit the V27A or S31N mutant M2 ion channels, according to electrophysiology experiments, and did not exhibit activity against amantadine‐resistant virus strains.     

甲型H1N1流感病毒实时荧光PCR诊断试剂盒的制备

目的制备甲型H1N1流感病毒实时荧光PCR诊断试剂盒,并进行验证。方法采用磁珠法从甲型H1N1流感疑似患者咽拭子样品中提取病毒RNA,逆转录合成cDNA。根据NCBI最新公布的大流行甲型H1N1流感病毒(2009)基因序列,设计针对编码基质蛋白M基因的引物和探针,检测甲型流感病毒;设计针对血凝素(HA)基因和神经氨酸酶(NA)基因特异性的引物和探针,检测甲型H1N1流感病毒;同时针对人的RNaseP基因设计用于内部控制的引物和探针。所有探针均为Taqman探针,5'端标记FAM,3'端标记BHQ1。对最佳荧光PCR反应条件进行优化,在此基础上组装成甲型H1N1流感病毒实时荧光PCR诊断试剂盒,对其特异性、灵敏度、精密性和稳定性进行验证。与市售试剂盒的检测结果进行对比,并对63份临床甲型H1N1流感疑似患者咽拭子样品进行检测。结果设计的PCR引物及探针能对甲型H1N1流感病毒进行准确检测,与流感病毒的其他型和亚型无交叉反应;试剂盒的灵敏度为0.004个血凝素单位;试验内变异系数小于2.5%,批间变异系数小于5%;试剂盒放置-20℃保存,稳定性良好;检测20份甲型H1N1流感疑似患者咽拭子样品的结果与市售试剂盒一致;检测63份流感疑似患者咽拭子样品,其中大流行甲型H1N1流感病毒阳性36份,普通甲型流感病毒阳性5份。结论所制备的甲型H1N1流感病毒实时荧光PCR诊断试剂盒具有较高的灵敏度、特异性、精密性和稳定性,可用于目前流行的甲型H1N1流感病毒的快速检测。     

H5N1亚型禽流感病毒免疫血清精制工艺的建立

目的建立马抗H5N1亚型禽流感病毒免疫血清的精制工艺。方法以硫酸铵盐析法提取免疫马血浆中的IgG抗体,以8～256μg/mgIgG胃蛋白酶(活性单位1:3000)进行消化,以阳离子交换层析柱纯化F(ab’)2抗体,并参照《中国药典》三部(2005版)要求,对试制的样品进行检定。结果经一步50%硫酸铵和多步33%硫酸铵盐析,获得了较为纯净的IgG抗体。8μg胃蛋白酶用量可完全消化1mgIgG抗体分子,阳离子交换方法分离F(ab’)2抗体纯度可达90%以上,高于常规工艺制备的抗体纯度。以此工艺试制的样品,各项质量指标均符合《中国药典》三部(2005版)质量标准。结论已初步建立了马抗H5N1亚型禽流感病毒免疫血清的精制工艺。     

国产流感病毒亚单位疫苗的安全性及免疫原性

目的观察国产流感病毒亚单位疫苗的安全性及免疫原性。方法按照单盲法、随机、对照的原则,将900名观察对象分为幼儿组、儿童组、成人组和老年组,各组分别按2∶1的比例随机接种试验疫苗和对照疫苗(进口疫苗),观察各组接种后的全身反应、局部反应和其他不良反应以及免疫后HI抗体阳转率、保护率和GMT增长倍数。结果观察组接种后全身反应发生率为8.33%,仅1例发生局部反应,不同年龄人群全身反应发生率与对照组相比,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);免疫后观察组H1N1、H3N2和B(亚)型HI抗体总阳转率分别为87.90%、70.02%和71.32%,保护率分别为93.30%、93.30%和74.67%,与对照组相比,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);GMT增长倍数分别为31.6、8.2和14.0,除H1N1亚型GMT平均增长倍数高于对照组外,其他两(亚)型与对照组相比,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论国产流感病毒亚单位疫苗具有与进口同类疫苗相似的安全性和免疫原性。     

Transgenic Chicks Expressing Interferon-Inducible Transmembrane Protein 1 (IFITM1) Restrict Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Influenza Viruses

Mammalian cells utilize a wide spectrum of pathways to antagonize the viral replication. These pathways are typically regulated by antiviral proteins and can be constitutively expressed but also exacerbated by interferon induction. A myriad of interferon-stimulated genes (ISGs) have been identified in mounting broad-spectrum antiviral responses. Members of the interferon-induced transmembrane (IFITM) family of proteins are unique among these ISGs due to their ability to prevent virus entry through the lipid bilayer into the cell. In the current study, we generated transgenic chickens that constitutively and stably expressed chicken IFITM1 (chIFITM1) using the avian sarcoma-leukosis virus (RCAS)-based gene transfer system. The challenged transgenic chicks with clinical dose 10⁴ egg infective dose 50 (EID₅₀) of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV) subtype H5N1 (clade 2.2.1.2) showed 100% protection and significant infection tolerance. Although challenged transgenic chicks displayed 60% protection against challenge with the sub-lethal dose (EID₅₀ 10⁵), the transgenic chicks showed delayed clinical symptoms, reduced virus shedding, and reduced histopathologic alterations compared to non-transgenic challenged control chickens. These finding indicate that the sterile defense against H5N1 HPAIV offered by the stable expression of chIFITM1 is inadequate; however, the clinical outcome can be substantially ameliorated. In conclusion, chIFITM proteins can inhibit influenza virus replication that can infect various host species and could be a crucial barrier against zoonotic infections.     

静注甲型H1N1流感人免疫球蛋白的研制

目的研制高效价静注甲型H1N1流感人免疫球蛋白。方法用甲型H1N1流感疫苗(简称甲流)对固定供血浆者按疫苗说明书免疫后2周开始采集原料血浆,采用血凝抑制法检测原料血浆和制品的甲流抗体效价;采用柱层析法从高效价甲流免疫血浆中提取富含IgM免疫球蛋白的样品,模拟低温乙醇蛋白分离法工艺从小量混合血浆分离IgG样品,测定血浆和提取样品的甲流抗体效价,分析甲流中和抗体效价与IgG、IgM含量的对应关系,判断甲流中和抗体的免疫球蛋白类型;按本公司静脉注射人免疫球蛋白(Intravenous immunoglobulin,IVIG)生产工艺制备静注甲型H1N1流感人免疫球蛋白,并与普通IVIG及相应合并血浆的甲流抗体效价进行比较。结果筛选到甲流抗体效价≥320 HU/ml的合格血浆9 866袋,合格率达33.5%,其中抗体效价≥640 HU/ml的血浆占合格血浆的49%,血浆质量符合《中国药典》三部(2010版)"血液制品生产用人血浆规程"要求;甲流抗体效价与IgG含量呈相应比例关系,而与IgM含量无关,甲流中和抗体的免疫球蛋白类型以IgG为主;制备的甲流人免疫球蛋白制品的甲流中和抗体效价达2 560 HU/ml,为普通IVIG的197倍,其他质量指标符合《中国药典》三部(2010版)"静注人免疫球蛋白制检规程"要求。结论成功研制了静注甲型H1N1流感人免疫球蛋白,在甲流疫情得到有效控制的情况下,仍具有战略储备意义。     

H5N1流感病毒疫苗株(NIBRG-14)在MDCK-G1细胞上的遗传稳定性

目的分析H5N1流感病毒疫苗株(NIBRG-14)在MDCK-G1细胞上的遗传稳定性。方法将H5N1种子毒株在MDCK-G1细胞上传代,收获病毒液作为P2病毒,继续传至P15,每隔5代[即P1(原代)、P5、P10、P15]进行测序。分别以含不同浓度(1、2、4μg/mL)TPCK-trypsin的培养基及不同病毒接种MOI(1、0. 1、0. 01、0. 001、0. 000 1、0. 000 01)在MDCK-G1细胞上培养P1 H5N1病毒,检测血凝滴度,计算CCID50,确定最适MOI及TPCK-trypsin浓度。将P1和P15 H5N1病毒接种鸡胚,收获尿囊液,经Sepharose 4 Fast Flow凝胶柱层析法纯化病毒后,进行电镜观察;采用培养法和指示细胞培养法(DNA染色法)检测支原体。结果 H5N1流感病毒疫苗株(NIBRG-14)在MDCKG1细胞传代过程中血凝滴度增加,从1∶128升至1∶1 024,P1、P5、P10和P15 H5N1种子病毒8条基因序列(PB1、PB2、PA、HA、NP、NA、M、NS)经DNAMAN比对结果一致。H5N1种子病毒株在MDCK-G1细胞传代的最适TPCKtrypsin浓度为4μg/mL,最适MOI为0. 001。两种方法检测P1、P15 H5N1种子病毒株均未被支原体感染。结论H5N1种子病毒株在MDCK细胞中传至P15时,病毒滴度增加但基因序列未发生改变,表明H5N1种子病毒株在MDCK-G1细胞中传代具有一定的遗传稳定性。     

Comparison of Cell Fusions Induced by Influenza Virus and SARS-CoV-2

Virus–cell fusion is the key step for viral infection in host cells. Studies on virus binding and fusion with host cells are important for understanding the virus–host interaction and viral pathogenesis for the discovery of antiviral drugs. In this review, we focus on the virus–cell fusions induced by the two major pandemic viruses, including the influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2. We further compare the cell fusions induced by the influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2, especially the pH-dependent fusion of the influenza virus and the fusion of SARS-CoV-2 in the type-II transmembrane serine protease 2 negative (TMPRSS2^-) cells with syncytia formation. Finally, we present the development of drugs used against SARA-CoV-2 and the influenza virus through the discovery of anti-fusion drugs and the prevention of pandemic respiratory viruses.     

Novel Furin Inhibitors with Potent Anti‐infectious Activity

New peptidomimetic furin inhibitors with unnatural amino acid residues in the P3 position were synthesized. The most potent compound 4‐guanidinomethyl‐phenylacteyl‐Arg‐Tle‐Arg‐4‐amidinobenzylamide (MI‐1148) inhibits furin with a K_i value of 5.5 pM . The derivatives also strongly inhibit PC1/3, whereas PC2 is less affected. Selected inhibitors were tested in cell culture for antibacterial and antiviral activity against infectious agents known to be dependent on furin activity. A significant protective effect against anthrax and diphtheria toxin was observed in the presence of the furin inhibitors. Furthermore, the spread of the highly pathogenic H5N1 and H7N1 avian influenza viruses and propagation of canine distemper virus was strongly inhibited. Inhibitor MI‐1148 was crystallized in complex with human furin. Its N‐terminal guanidinomethyl group in the para position of the P5 phenyl ring occupies the same position as that found previously for a structurally related inhibitor containing this substitution in the meta position, thereby maintaining all of the important P5 interactions. Our results confirm that the inhibition of furin is a promising strategy for a short‐term treatment of acute infectious diseases.     

H5N1高致病性人禽流感DNA疫苗表达质粒的构建及其免疫原性

目的构建H5N1高致病性人禽流感DNA疫苗表达质粒,并观察其免疫原性。方法分析H5N1人禽流感病毒HA基因的进化关系,人工合成人禽流感病毒HA基因(包含多数H5N1人禽流感病毒共有序列),构建含细胞毒性T淋巴细胞抗原4(CTLA4)和HA融合基因的真核表达质粒pVAX-CLHA及HA基因的真核表达质粒pVAX-HA,经酶切及测序鉴定正确后,转染293-T细胞,经RT-PCR法检测转染细胞中HA基因mRNA的转录水平,间接免疫荧光法(IFA)检测其表达;分别以质粒pVAX-CLHA及pVAX-HA免疫BALB/c小鼠,测定血清HI抗体效价。结果重组DNA疫苗表达质粒pVAX-CLHA和pVAX-HA经酶切及测序证明构建正确,转染的293-T细胞可检测到目的基因的转录及蛋白的表达;3次免疫后均能诱导BALB/c小鼠产生HI抗体,pVAX-CLHA诱导的HI抗体高于pVAX-HA。结论已成功构建了含H5N1HA及CTLA4融合基因的DNA疫苗表达质粒,其对小鼠具有良好的免疫效果,为H5N1高致病性人禽流感DNA疫苗的开发奠定了基础。