Comparison of pathogenicity and host responses of emerging porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus variants in piglets

文献类型： 外文期刊

第一作者： Zhang, Wenli

作者： Zhang, Wenli;Wang, Xinrong;Wang, Yue;Zhang, Wenli;Zhang, He;Pan, Yu;Ma, Wenjie;Xu, Yunfei;Tian, Zhijun;Xia, Changyou;Wang, Yue;Ma, Wenjie;Fu, Lizhi;Ma, Wenjie;Fu, Lizhi;Wang, Yue

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关键词： porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus; pathogenicity; host responses; HuN4; SD53

期刊名称：JOURNAL OF VIROLOGY （ 影响因子：3.8； 五年影响因子：3.9 ）

ISSN： 0022-538X

年卷期： 2024 年 98 卷 11 期

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收录情况： SCI

摘要： Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is a highly variable virus with genetic diversity. This study comparatively examines the pathogenic ity and immunological impact of two emergent PRRSV strains, SD53 and HuN4, in piglets. Our results indicate that SD53 strain induces milder clinical syndromes and less severe tissue damage than HuN4, despite similar replication rates. Hematological tests showed less perturbations in peripheral blood cell profiles after SD53 infection, suggesting a less systemic impact. The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio was notably lower in SD53-infected piglets, suggesting a less intense inflammatory reaction. Moreover, SD53 infection led to lower levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, further supporting a less pronounced inflammatory profile. Both strains induced the production of PRRSV-specific antibod ies. However, transcriptomic analysis of lung and lymph node tissues from infected piglets disclosed a more moderate up-regulation of core genes, including ISGs, in the SD53 group. Further analysis indicated that SD53 primarily enhanced immune-related signaling, particularly in T cell response modules, while HuN4 caused a more robust pro-inflammatory reaction and a dampening of T cell functionality. Flow cytometry analyses confirmed these findings, showing higher CD4/CD8 ratios and increased CD4+ T cell percentages in SD53-infected piglets, implying a more robust T cell response. Collectively, these findings broaden our comprehension of PRRSV pathogenesis and may inform the development of future therapeutic or prophylactic strategies for controlling PRRSV infections more effectively.

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