The role of macrophages （MФ） as the first line of host defense is well accepted. These cells play a central role in orchestrating crucial functions during schistosomal infection. Thus, understanding the functional ...The role of macrophages （MФ） as the first line of host defense is well accepted. These cells play a central role in orchestrating crucial functions during schistosomal infection. Thus, understanding the functional diversity of these cells in the process of infection as well as the mechanisms underlying these events is crucial for developing disease control strategies. In this study, we adopted a Mqb polarization recognition system. M1 macrophage was characterized by expressing CD16/32, IL-12 and iNOS. M2 macrophage was characterized by expressing CD206, IL-10 and arg-1. In vivo （mouse peritoneal macrophages of different infection stages were obtained） and in vitro （different S. japonicum antigens were used to stimulate RAW264.7） were characterized by using the above mentioned system. NCA and ACA stimulated RAW264.7 express significantly higher levels of IL-12 while significantly higher levels of IL-10 were detected after soluble egg antigen （SEA） stimulation. The results showed that dramatic changes of antigen in the microenvironment before and after egg production led to macrophage polarization. Furthermore, through TLR blocking experiments, the TLR4 signaling pathway was found to play a role in the process of macrophage polarization toward M1. Our data suggest that macrophage polarization during S. japonicum infection had significant effects on host immune responses to S. japonicum.展开更多
Eight compounds were isolated from the aerial part of Lygodium japonicum,and identified as linarin,diosmin,acacetin-7-O-(6″-O-α-L-rhamnopyanosy)-β-sophoroside,nicotflorin,roseoside, vanillic acid,pentacosanoic acid...Eight compounds were isolated from the aerial part of Lygodium japonicum,and identified as linarin,diosmin,acacetin-7-O-(6″-O-α-L-rhamnopyanosy)-β-sophoroside,nicotflorin,roseoside, vanillic acid,pentacosanoic acid and hexacosanoic acid.展开更多
This paper presents a historical assessment of morbidity due to the Schistosoma japonicum infection in China.Due to the socio-economic situation,which did not allow for a control program to be implemented until the ea...This paper presents a historical assessment of morbidity due to the Schistosoma japonicum infection in China.Due to the socio-economic situation,which did not allow for a control program to be implemented until the early 1950s,morbidity was serious and mortality was high before this.Based on a few investigations and published papers,it can be said that the disease caused millions of deaths,and destroyed numerous families and villages.Since the 1950s,there has been a national control program,intensive control and prevention work has been carried out,and consequently the disease is being controlled.At present,both the prevalence and the morbidity of the disease have been decreasing substantially.The morbidity of the three phases of the disease is outlined in this paper.Comparatively higher morbidity is seen in the acute and advanced phases of the disease.The four major forms of advanced schistosomiasis i.e.,ascites,megalosplenia,dwarfism,and colonic tumoroid proliferation,are outlined with their characteristic clinical presentations;their proportions are different during various periods of the national control program.Ectopic schistosomiasis and the relationship between the S.japonicum infection and colorectal cancer are also discussed.Post-transmission schistosomiasis is briefly discussed(which can happen even if the disease reaches the criteria of elimination,and the infection and transmission have stopped,but yet it still develops).The problem of mammalian reservoir hosts of S.japonicum makes the epidemiology and control of schistosomiasis in China even more complicated and arduous,and the control progress in animal reservoirs is briefly presented.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the antifibrotic effects of bone morphogenetic protein-7 (BMP-7) on Schistosoma japonicum (S. japonicum )-induced hepatic fibrosis in BALB/C mice. METHODS: Sixty BALB/C mice were randomly divided i...AIM: To investigate the antifibrotic effects of bone morphogenetic protein-7 (BMP-7) on Schistosoma japonicum (S. japonicum )-induced hepatic fibrosis in BALB/C mice. METHODS: Sixty BALB/C mice were randomly divided into three groups, including a control group (group A, n = 20), model group (group B, n = 20) and BMP-7 treated group (group C, n = 20). The mice in group B and group C were abdominally infected with S. japonicum cercariae to induce a schistosomal hepatic fibrosis model. The mice in group C were administered human recombinant BMP-7. Liver samples were extracted from mice sacrificed at 9 and 15 wk after modeling. Hepatic histopathological changes were assessed using Masson's staining. Transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1), alpha-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), phosphorylated Smad2/3 (pSmad2/3) and Smad7 protein levels and localization were measured by Western blotting and immunohistochemistry, respectively, and their mRNA expressions were detected by reverse transcriptionpolymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). RESULTS: The schistosomal hepatic fibrosis mouse model was successfully established, as the livers of mice in group B and group C showed varying degrees of typical schistosomal hepatopathologic changes such as egg granuloma and collagen deposition. The degree of collagen deposition in group C was higher than that in group A (week 9: 22.95±6.66vs 2.02±0.76; week 15: 12.84±4.36 vs 1.74±0.80; P<0.05), but significantly lower than that in group B (week 9: 22.95±6.66 vs 34.43±6.96; week 15: 12.84±4.36 vs 18.90±5.07;P<0.05) at both time points. According to immunohistochemistry data, the expressions of α-SMA, TGF-β1 and pSmad2/3 protein in group C were higher than those in group A (α-SMA: week 9: 21.24±5.73 vs 0.33±0.20; week 15: 12.42±4.88 vs 0.34±0.27; TGF-β1: week 9: 37.00±13.74 vs 3.73±2.14; week 15: 16.71±9.80 vs 3.08±2.35; pSmad2/3: week 9: 12.92±4.81 vs 0.83±0.48; week 15: 7.87±4.09 vs 0.90±0.45; P<0.05), but significantly lower than those in group B (α-SMA: week 9: 21.2展开更多
Background The vaccination of mice with DNA encoding single candidate antigens has failed to induce significant protection against Schistosoma japonicum (S. japonicum) challenge infections In this study, we evaluated ...Background The vaccination of mice with DNA encoding single candidate antigens has failed to induce significant protection against Schistosoma japonicum (S. japonicum) challenge infections In this study, we evaluated the feasibility of using a multivalent DNA vaccine which co expressed S japonicum integral membrane protein Sj23 and murine cytokine IL 12 to induce protective immune responses Methods The plasmid pVIVO2 IL12 Sj23, a eukaryotic expression vector expressing Sj23 and murine IL 12 simultaneously, was constructed, identified, and tested for expression in vitro Its ability to protect against S japonicum challenge infections was analyed according to worm reduction rate and egg reduction rate after vaccination of BALB/c mice The serum levels of specific IgG antibody were determined by enzyme linked immuno sorbent assay (ELISA) and Western blot analysis Using cultured spleen cells, IFN γ and IL 4 post stimulation were quantified by ELISA The phenotypes of splenocyte populations were analyzed by flow cytometry (FCM) Results The plasmid DNA pVIVO2 IL12 Sj23 was proven to express well in vitro by transient transfection of HEK 293 cells Immunization resulted in a worm reduction rate of 45 53% and egg reduction rate of 58 35% ELISA and Western blot analysis indicated that immunized mice generated specific IgG against Sj23 Spleen cells showed significant increases in IFN γ but decreases in IL 4 No significant differences in CD4 + and CD8 + subgroup ratios were observed after the challenges Conclusions The multivalent DNA vaccine pVIVO2 IL12 Sj23 is sufficient to elicit moderate but highly significant levels of protective immunity against challenge infections Cytokine IL 12, as a gene adjuvant, was able to enhance the Th1 responses and, hence, the protective immunity展开更多
Schistosomiasis japonica,caused by the human blood fluke Schistosoma japonicum,remains a major public health problem in China,although great success has been achieved.The control efforts during the past half-decade,no...Schistosomiasis japonica,caused by the human blood fluke Schistosoma japonicum,remains a major public health problem in China,although great success has been achieved.The control efforts during the past half-decade,notably the wide implementation of the new integrated strategy with emphasis on control of the source of S.japonicum infection across the country since 2004,has greatly reduced S.japonicum in humans,livestock,and intermediate host Oncomelania hupensis snails,and transmission control of schistosomiasis was achieved in China in 2015.A two-stage roadmap was therefore proposed for schistosomiasis elimination in 2015,with aims to achieve transmission interruption by 2020 and achieve disease elimination by 2025 in the country.During the last two decades,a variety of approaches,which target the epidemiological factors of schistosomiasis japonica have been developed,in order to block the transmission cycle of the parasite.These approaches have been employed in the national or local schistosomiasis control activities,and facilitated,at least in part,the progress of the schistosomiasis elimination programs.Here,we present an approach to control the source of S.japonicum infection,three new tools for snail control,three approaches for detecting and monitoring S.japonicum infection,and a novel model for health education.These approaches are considered to play a great role in the stage moving towards transmission interruption and elimination of schistosomiasis in China.展开更多
Objective To explore the immunological characteristics of natural resis tance to Schistosoma japonicum infection in Microtus fortis (MF) living in the Dongting Lake area Methods Passive transfer of sera from uninfe...Objective To explore the immunological characteristics of natural resis tance to Schistosoma japonicum infection in Microtus fortis (MF) living in the Dongting Lake area Methods Passive transfer of sera from uninfected laboratory bred MF (BM F) to albinao mice (AM) was performed to observe the acquired protection Sodiu m dodecyl sulfatepolyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDSPAGE) and enzymelin ked immunoblotting (ELIB) methods were used to recognize 4 different lifecycle stage antigens of S japonicum by sera from wild MF (WMF), BMF, BMFi3 and BMFi9 Tests were also performed on in vitro killing effect of sera and/or lymphocytes from BMF an d WMF to schistosomulae; quantitative determination of C3 and C4 by immuno turb idometry, and interleukin4 (IL4) and antibodies to the 4 stage antigens in s era from WMF, BMF and infected BMF by ELISA Results Compared with the control group, stool eggs per gram (EPG) of A M in the test group was significantly reduced by 8154%, miracidium hatching rate, by 5 0 67%, liver egg counts, by 7207%, the diameter of hepatic egg granuloma, by 7 0 39?m Western blotting probed with the 4 MF sera all revealed 7 specific ban d s for SSA, 3 for AWA and SEA, but none for CA antigens The sera and/or lymphoc yte s from WMF and BMF gave obvious killing effects on schistosomulae with an adjust ed death rate of 6412%-7883% The levels ofnatural antibodiesproduced b y MF to S japonicum were in the following order: antiSSA>antiAWA>antiS EA>an tiCA, all of which increased significantly after the infection Serum levels o f C3, C4 and IL4 in uninfected BMF were significantly higher than those in AM After infection, levels of C3 and C4 were further increased respective ly by 7283% and 29549% in the 4th week and IL4 by 30383% in the 9th day Conclusions Immunological characteristics of innate resistance in M f o rtis to S japonicum infection were existed with no significant difference betw een WMF and BMF展开更多
Objective:To analyze the structure of aquaporins-3(AQP-3) from Schistosoma japonicum(SJAQP-3) using bioinformalical methods,and to provid of references for vaccine targets research.Methods:Protparam,BepiPred,TMHMM Ser...Objective:To analyze the structure of aquaporins-3(AQP-3) from Schistosoma japonicum(SJAQP-3) using bioinformalical methods,and to provid of references for vaccine targets research.Methods:Protparam,BepiPred,TMHMM Server,MLRC,Geno3d,DNA star software packages were used to predict the physical and chemical properties,hydrophilicity plot, flexibility regions,antigenic index,surface probability plot,secondary structure,and tertiary structure of amino acid sequence of SJAQP-3.Results:SJAQP-3 had six transmembrane regions and two half-spanning helices that form a central channel.The half-spanning helices fold into the centre of the channel.Either of the half-spanning helix had a conserved motif of NPA common to all aquaporins.Predicted linear B-Cell epitopes were most likely at the N-terminal amino acid residues of Saa-7aa,59aa- 62aa,225aa-230aa,282aa -288aa,294aa -29Saa and 305aa -307aa area.59aa- 62aa,22Saa-230aa located outside the membrane,the others located inside the cell.Conclusions:SJAQP-3 is a integral membrane protein in Schistosoma japonicum tegument.There are six potential epitopes in SJ AQP-3.It might be a potential molecular target for the development of vaccines.展开更多
Objective To obtain peptide mimicking epitopes of Schistosoma japonicum (S.japonicum) through screening of a phage peptide library and to test their potential for induction of protection. Methods S.japonicum infect...Objective To obtain peptide mimicking epitopes of Schistosoma japonicum (S.japonicum) through screening of a phage peptide library and to test their potential for induction of protection. Methods S.japonicum infected sera from Microtus fortis (IMFS) and normal sera from Microtus fortis (NMFS) were used respectively to screen a 12-mers random peptide library by testing the reactivity of anti-S.japonicum serum with the phagotopes. After three rounds of biopanning, the pooled phages were used to immunize mice, after which challenge infection was performed. Results Of 12 randomly picked clones, 10 clones selected using IMFS and 7 clones selected using NMFS were shown to be antigenic. Significant reduction in adult worms (22.6%) and a high reduction (68.9%) in liver eggs were achieved following immunization with phages screened with IMFS. However, no protection was elicited by those selected with NMFS. Conclusion The results show that the phagotopes are both antigenic and immunogenic, suggesting a potential use of phage displayed peptide as novel vaccines against S. japonicum.展开更多
Background:Schistosomiasis remains a major public health concern in China and an epidemiological survey has revealed that schistosome-infected bovines and goats are the main transmission sources for the disease.Theref...Background:Schistosomiasis remains a major public health concern in China and an epidemiological survey has revealed that schistosome-infected bovines and goats are the main transmission sources for the disease.Therefore,development of a sensitive technique for the diagnosis of schistosomiasis in domestic animals is necessary.Method:A novel colloidal gold immunochromatography assay(GICA)strip was developed for detecting Schistosoma japonicum in domestic animals.The colloidal gold was conjugated with recombinant streptococcal protein G(rSPG).As the test and control lines,the schistosome soluble egg antigen and rSPG,respectively,were blotted on nitrocellulose membrane.Results:The lowest detectable serum dilution was 1∶640 for schistosome-infected buffaloes.The cross-reaction rate of GICA was 14.29%with Paramphistomum sp.in buffaloes,16.67%with Haemonchus sp.in goats,and 33.33%with Orientobilharzia sp.in goats.These results were slightly lower and similar to those obtained through ELISA.Moreover,the strips for detecting S.japonicum in mice,rabbits,buffaloes,and goats showed high sensitivity(100.00%,100.00%,100.00%,and 100.00%,respectively)and specificity(100.00%,100.00%,94.23%,and 88.64%,respectively).And the sensitivity or specificity of the GICA strips did not present any significant differences after storage for 12 months at room temperature.When compared with ELISA,the GICA strips exhibited similar sensitivity and specificity in the diagnosis of schistosomiasis in mice,rabbits,buffaloes,and goats.Besides,only 5μl of serum are required for the test and the detection can be completed within 5 min.Conclusion:This study is the first to develop a GICA strip using gold-rSPG conjugate for the diagnosing of schistosomiasis in domestic animals,and preliminary results showed that the developed strip may be suitable for large-scale screening of schistosomiasis in endemic areas.展开更多
Objective To evaluate the molluscicidal activities of three Chinese plants N. indicum Mill, P. stenoptera DC, and R. japonicum Houtt, and to clarify the molluscicidal mechanism. Methods N-butanol extracts and water ex...Objective To evaluate the molluscicidal activities of three Chinese plants N. indicum Mill, P. stenoptera DC, and R. japonicum Houtt, and to clarify the molluscicidal mechanism. Methods N-butanol extracts and water extracts of the three plants were obtained. The reactions of EST isozyme, glycogen and total protein of snails to the plant extracts were studied. Results EST electrophoresis showed that EST was an important antidotal enzyme system and reacted strongly to environment EST changed greatly during the whole exposure period so that it could be viewed as a pathological index of toxicity. Extracts decreased the glycogen content of the snails＇ soft tissues greatly, and also the protein content. ConcIusion All extracts show strong molluscicidal activity. The LD50 value of the water extract of N. indicum Mill is as low as 13.2 mg/L. EST can be viewed as a pathological index of toxicity. The energy metabolism abnormity is the key reason fnr the molluscicidal activities. The biochemical mechanism needs further research.展开更多
Schistosomiasis is an important zoonotic parasitic disease that causes serious harms to humans and animals.Surveillance and diagnosis play key roles in schistosomiasis control,however,current techniques for surveillan...Schistosomiasis is an important zoonotic parasitic disease that causes serious harms to humans and animals.Surveillance and diagnosis play key roles in schistosomiasis control,however,current techniques for surveillance and diagnosis of the disease have limitations.As genome data for parasites are increasing,novel techniques for detection incorporating nucleotide sequences are receiving widespread attention.These sensitive,specific,and rapid detection methods are particularly important in the diagnosis of low-grade and early infections,and may prove to have clinical significance.This paper reviews the progress of nucleic acid detection in the diagnosis and prevention of schistosomiasis,including such aspects as the selection of target genes,and development and application of nucleic acid detection methods.展开更多
文摘The role of macrophages （MФ） as the first line of host defense is well accepted. These cells play a central role in orchestrating crucial functions during schistosomal infection. Thus, understanding the functional diversity of these cells in the process of infection as well as the mechanisms underlying these events is crucial for developing disease control strategies. In this study, we adopted a Mqb polarization recognition system. M1 macrophage was characterized by expressing CD16/32, IL-12 and iNOS. M2 macrophage was characterized by expressing CD206, IL-10 and arg-1. In vivo （mouse peritoneal macrophages of different infection stages were obtained） and in vitro （different S. japonicum antigens were used to stimulate RAW264.7） were characterized by using the above mentioned system. NCA and ACA stimulated RAW264.7 express significantly higher levels of IL-12 while significantly higher levels of IL-10 were detected after soluble egg antigen （SEA） stimulation. The results showed that dramatic changes of antigen in the microenvironment before and after egg production led to macrophage polarization. Furthermore, through TLR blocking experiments, the TLR4 signaling pathway was found to play a role in the process of macrophage polarization toward M1. Our data suggest that macrophage polarization during S. japonicum infection had significant effects on host immune responses to S. japonicum.
文摘Eight compounds were isolated from the aerial part of Lygodium japonicum,and identified as linarin,diosmin,acacetin-7-O-(6″-O-α-L-rhamnopyanosy)-β-sophoroside,nicotflorin,roseoside, vanillic acid,pentacosanoic acid and hexacosanoic acid.
文摘This paper presents a historical assessment of morbidity due to the Schistosoma japonicum infection in China.Due to the socio-economic situation,which did not allow for a control program to be implemented until the early 1950s,morbidity was serious and mortality was high before this.Based on a few investigations and published papers,it can be said that the disease caused millions of deaths,and destroyed numerous families and villages.Since the 1950s,there has been a national control program,intensive control and prevention work has been carried out,and consequently the disease is being controlled.At present,both the prevalence and the morbidity of the disease have been decreasing substantially.The morbidity of the three phases of the disease is outlined in this paper.Comparatively higher morbidity is seen in the acute and advanced phases of the disease.The four major forms of advanced schistosomiasis i.e.,ascites,megalosplenia,dwarfism,and colonic tumoroid proliferation,are outlined with their characteristic clinical presentations;their proportions are different during various periods of the national control program.Ectopic schistosomiasis and the relationship between the S.japonicum infection and colorectal cancer are also discussed.Post-transmission schistosomiasis is briefly discussed(which can happen even if the disease reaches the criteria of elimination,and the infection and transmission have stopped,but yet it still develops).The problem of mammalian reservoir hosts of S.japonicum makes the epidemiology and control of schistosomiasis in China even more complicated and arduous,and the control progress in animal reservoirs is briefly presented.
文摘AIM: To investigate the antifibrotic effects of bone morphogenetic protein-7 (BMP-7) on Schistosoma japonicum (S. japonicum )-induced hepatic fibrosis in BALB/C mice. METHODS: Sixty BALB/C mice were randomly divided into three groups, including a control group (group A, n = 20), model group (group B, n = 20) and BMP-7 treated group (group C, n = 20). The mice in group B and group C were abdominally infected with S. japonicum cercariae to induce a schistosomal hepatic fibrosis model. The mice in group C were administered human recombinant BMP-7. Liver samples were extracted from mice sacrificed at 9 and 15 wk after modeling. Hepatic histopathological changes were assessed using Masson's staining. Transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1), alpha-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), phosphorylated Smad2/3 (pSmad2/3) and Smad7 protein levels and localization were measured by Western blotting and immunohistochemistry, respectively, and their mRNA expressions were detected by reverse transcriptionpolymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). RESULTS: The schistosomal hepatic fibrosis mouse model was successfully established, as the livers of mice in group B and group C showed varying degrees of typical schistosomal hepatopathologic changes such as egg granuloma and collagen deposition. The degree of collagen deposition in group C was higher than that in group A (week 9: 22.95±6.66vs 2.02±0.76; week 15: 12.84±4.36 vs 1.74±0.80; P<0.05), but significantly lower than that in group B (week 9: 22.95±6.66 vs 34.43±6.96; week 15: 12.84±4.36 vs 18.90±5.07;P<0.05) at both time points. According to immunohistochemistry data, the expressions of α-SMA, TGF-β1 and pSmad2/3 protein in group C were higher than those in group A (α-SMA: week 9: 21.24±5.73 vs 0.33±0.20; week 15: 12.42±4.88 vs 0.34±0.27; TGF-β1: week 9: 37.00±13.74 vs 3.73±2.14; week 15: 16.71±9.80 vs 3.08±2.35; pSmad2/3: week 9: 12.92±4.81 vs 0.83±0.48; week 15: 7.87±4.09 vs 0.90±0.45; P<0.05), but significantly lower than those in group B (α-SMA: week 9: 21.2
文摘Background The vaccination of mice with DNA encoding single candidate antigens has failed to induce significant protection against Schistosoma japonicum (S. japonicum) challenge infections In this study, we evaluated the feasibility of using a multivalent DNA vaccine which co expressed S japonicum integral membrane protein Sj23 and murine cytokine IL 12 to induce protective immune responses Methods The plasmid pVIVO2 IL12 Sj23, a eukaryotic expression vector expressing Sj23 and murine IL 12 simultaneously, was constructed, identified, and tested for expression in vitro Its ability to protect against S japonicum challenge infections was analyed according to worm reduction rate and egg reduction rate after vaccination of BALB/c mice The serum levels of specific IgG antibody were determined by enzyme linked immuno sorbent assay (ELISA) and Western blot analysis Using cultured spleen cells, IFN γ and IL 4 post stimulation were quantified by ELISA The phenotypes of splenocyte populations were analyzed by flow cytometry (FCM) Results The plasmid DNA pVIVO2 IL12 Sj23 was proven to express well in vitro by transient transfection of HEK 293 cells Immunization resulted in a worm reduction rate of 45 53% and egg reduction rate of 58 35% ELISA and Western blot analysis indicated that immunized mice generated specific IgG against Sj23 Spleen cells showed significant increases in IFN γ but decreases in IL 4 No significant differences in CD4 + and CD8 + subgroup ratios were observed after the challenges Conclusions The multivalent DNA vaccine pVIVO2 IL12 Sj23 is sufficient to elicit moderate but highly significant levels of protective immunity against challenge infections Cytokine IL 12, as a gene adjuvant, was able to enhance the Th1 responses and, hence, the protective immunity
基金This study was supported by the grants from the China UK Global Health Support Programme(grant no.GHSP-OP202)National S&T Major Program(grant no.2012ZX10004-220)+3 种基金National Science&Technology Pillar Program of China(grant no.2009BAI78B06)Shanghai Public Health 3-Year Action Plan(grant no.15GWZK0101)Jiangsu Provincial Science&Technology Project(grant no.BL2014021),Jiangsu Provincial Young Talents in Medical Sciences(grant no.QNRC2016621)Jiangsu Department of Health(grant nos.Q201404 and X201410)。
文摘Schistosomiasis japonica,caused by the human blood fluke Schistosoma japonicum,remains a major public health problem in China,although great success has been achieved.The control efforts during the past half-decade,notably the wide implementation of the new integrated strategy with emphasis on control of the source of S.japonicum infection across the country since 2004,has greatly reduced S.japonicum in humans,livestock,and intermediate host Oncomelania hupensis snails,and transmission control of schistosomiasis was achieved in China in 2015.A two-stage roadmap was therefore proposed for schistosomiasis elimination in 2015,with aims to achieve transmission interruption by 2020 and achieve disease elimination by 2025 in the country.During the last two decades,a variety of approaches,which target the epidemiological factors of schistosomiasis japonica have been developed,in order to block the transmission cycle of the parasite.These approaches have been employed in the national or local schistosomiasis control activities,and facilitated,at least in part,the progress of the schistosomiasis elimination programs.Here,we present an approach to control the source of S.japonicum infection,three new tools for snail control,three approaches for detecting and monitoring S.japonicum infection,and a novel model for health education.These approaches are considered to play a great role in the stage moving towards transmission interruption and elimination of schistosomiasis in China.
文摘Objective To explore the immunological characteristics of natural resis tance to Schistosoma japonicum infection in Microtus fortis (MF) living in the Dongting Lake area Methods Passive transfer of sera from uninfected laboratory bred MF (BM F) to albinao mice (AM) was performed to observe the acquired protection Sodiu m dodecyl sulfatepolyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDSPAGE) and enzymelin ked immunoblotting (ELIB) methods were used to recognize 4 different lifecycle stage antigens of S japonicum by sera from wild MF (WMF), BMF, BMFi3 and BMFi9 Tests were also performed on in vitro killing effect of sera and/or lymphocytes from BMF an d WMF to schistosomulae; quantitative determination of C3 and C4 by immuno turb idometry, and interleukin4 (IL4) and antibodies to the 4 stage antigens in s era from WMF, BMF and infected BMF by ELISA Results Compared with the control group, stool eggs per gram (EPG) of A M in the test group was significantly reduced by 8154%, miracidium hatching rate, by 5 0 67%, liver egg counts, by 7207%, the diameter of hepatic egg granuloma, by 7 0 39?m Western blotting probed with the 4 MF sera all revealed 7 specific ban d s for SSA, 3 for AWA and SEA, but none for CA antigens The sera and/or lymphoc yte s from WMF and BMF gave obvious killing effects on schistosomulae with an adjust ed death rate of 6412%-7883% The levels ofnatural antibodiesproduced b y MF to S japonicum were in the following order: antiSSA>antiAWA>antiS EA>an tiCA, all of which increased significantly after the infection Serum levels o f C3, C4 and IL4 in uninfected BMF were significantly higher than those in AM After infection, levels of C3 and C4 were further increased respective ly by 7283% and 29549% in the 4th week and IL4 by 30383% in the 9th day Conclusions Immunological characteristics of innate resistance in M f o rtis to S japonicum infection were existed with no significant difference betw een WMF and BMF
文摘Objective:To analyze the structure of aquaporins-3(AQP-3) from Schistosoma japonicum(SJAQP-3) using bioinformalical methods,and to provid of references for vaccine targets research.Methods:Protparam,BepiPred,TMHMM Server,MLRC,Geno3d,DNA star software packages were used to predict the physical and chemical properties,hydrophilicity plot, flexibility regions,antigenic index,surface probability plot,secondary structure,and tertiary structure of amino acid sequence of SJAQP-3.Results:SJAQP-3 had six transmembrane regions and two half-spanning helices that form a central channel.The half-spanning helices fold into the centre of the channel.Either of the half-spanning helix had a conserved motif of NPA common to all aquaporins.Predicted linear B-Cell epitopes were most likely at the N-terminal amino acid residues of Saa-7aa,59aa- 62aa,225aa-230aa,282aa -288aa,294aa -29Saa and 305aa -307aa area.59aa- 62aa,22Saa-230aa located outside the membrane,the others located inside the cell.Conclusions:SJAQP-3 is a integral membrane protein in Schistosoma japonicum tegument.There are six potential epitopes in SJ AQP-3.It might be a potential molecular target for the development of vaccines.
基金ThisworkissupportedbygrantsfromMinistryofScienceandTechnologyofChina (No 96 A2 3 0 6 0 4),WHO/TDR (IDNo 980 2 5 5 )andNewEnglandBiolabs,Inc USA
文摘Objective To obtain peptide mimicking epitopes of Schistosoma japonicum (S.japonicum) through screening of a phage peptide library and to test their potential for induction of protection. Methods S.japonicum infected sera from Microtus fortis (IMFS) and normal sera from Microtus fortis (NMFS) were used respectively to screen a 12-mers random peptide library by testing the reactivity of anti-S.japonicum serum with the phagotopes. After three rounds of biopanning, the pooled phages were used to immunize mice, after which challenge infection was performed. Results Of 12 randomly picked clones, 10 clones selected using IMFS and 7 clones selected using NMFS were shown to be antigenic. Significant reduction in adult worms (22.6%) and a high reduction (68.9%) in liver eggs were achieved following immunization with phages screened with IMFS. However, no protection was elicited by those selected with NMFS. Conclusion The results show that the phagotopes are both antigenic and immunogenic, suggesting a potential use of phage displayed peptide as novel vaccines against S. japonicum.
基金This study was financially supported by the Basic Foundation for Scientific Research of State-level Public Welfare Institutes of China(Grant no.2014JB01).
文摘Background:Schistosomiasis remains a major public health concern in China and an epidemiological survey has revealed that schistosome-infected bovines and goats are the main transmission sources for the disease.Therefore,development of a sensitive technique for the diagnosis of schistosomiasis in domestic animals is necessary.Method:A novel colloidal gold immunochromatography assay(GICA)strip was developed for detecting Schistosoma japonicum in domestic animals.The colloidal gold was conjugated with recombinant streptococcal protein G(rSPG).As the test and control lines,the schistosome soluble egg antigen and rSPG,respectively,were blotted on nitrocellulose membrane.Results:The lowest detectable serum dilution was 1∶640 for schistosome-infected buffaloes.The cross-reaction rate of GICA was 14.29%with Paramphistomum sp.in buffaloes,16.67%with Haemonchus sp.in goats,and 33.33%with Orientobilharzia sp.in goats.These results were slightly lower and similar to those obtained through ELISA.Moreover,the strips for detecting S.japonicum in mice,rabbits,buffaloes,and goats showed high sensitivity(100.00%,100.00%,100.00%,and 100.00%,respectively)and specificity(100.00%,100.00%,94.23%,and 88.64%,respectively).And the sensitivity or specificity of the GICA strips did not present any significant differences after storage for 12 months at room temperature.When compared with ELISA,the GICA strips exhibited similar sensitivity and specificity in the diagnosis of schistosomiasis in mice,rabbits,buffaloes,and goats.Besides,only 5μl of serum are required for the test and the detection can be completed within 5 min.Conclusion:This study is the first to develop a GICA strip using gold-rSPG conjugate for the diagnosing of schistosomiasis in domestic animals,and preliminary results showed that the developed strip may be suitable for large-scale screening of schistosomiasis in endemic areas.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 30471506).
文摘Objective To evaluate the molluscicidal activities of three Chinese plants N. indicum Mill, P. stenoptera DC, and R. japonicum Houtt, and to clarify the molluscicidal mechanism. Methods N-butanol extracts and water extracts of the three plants were obtained. The reactions of EST isozyme, glycogen and total protein of snails to the plant extracts were studied. Results EST electrophoresis showed that EST was an important antidotal enzyme system and reacted strongly to environment EST changed greatly during the whole exposure period so that it could be viewed as a pathological index of toxicity. Extracts decreased the glycogen content of the snails＇ soft tissues greatly, and also the protein content. ConcIusion All extracts show strong molluscicidal activity. The LD50 value of the water extract of N. indicum Mill is as low as 13.2 mg/L. EST can be viewed as a pathological index of toxicity. The energy metabolism abnormity is the key reason fnr the molluscicidal activities. The biochemical mechanism needs further research.
基金supported by the National Major Scientific and Technological Special Project(no.2012ZX10004220)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(nos.81401688,81271855,81261160324,81371836,and 81572023)。
文摘Schistosomiasis is an important zoonotic parasitic disease that causes serious harms to humans and animals.Surveillance and diagnosis play key roles in schistosomiasis control,however,current techniques for surveillance and diagnosis of the disease have limitations.As genome data for parasites are increasing,novel techniques for detection incorporating nucleotide sequences are receiving widespread attention.These sensitive,specific,and rapid detection methods are particularly important in the diagnosis of low-grade and early infections,and may prove to have clinical significance.This paper reviews the progress of nucleic acid detection in the diagnosis and prevention of schistosomiasis,including such aspects as the selection of target genes,and development and application of nucleic acid detection methods.
