
pmid: 38750774
QseC is a membrane sensor kinase that enables bacteria to perceive autoinducers -3, adrenaline, and norepinephrine to initiate downstream gene transcription. In this study, we found that the QseC protein of Glaesserella parasuis can serve as an effective antigen to activate the host's immune response. Therefore, we investigated the immunogenicity and host protective effect of this protein. ELISA and indirect immunofluorescence results showed that QseC protein can induce high titer levels of humoral immunity in mice and regularly generate specific serum antibodies. We used MTS reagents to detect lymphocyte proliferation levels and found that QseC protein can cause splenic lymphocyte proliferation with memory and specificity. Further immunological analysis of the spleen cell supernatant revealed significant upregulation of levels of IL-1β, IL-4 and IFN-γ in the QseC + adjuvant group. In the mouse challenge experiment, it was found that QseC + adjuvant can provide effective protection. The results of this study demonstrate that QseC protein provides effective protection in a mouse model and has the potential to serve as a candidate antigen for a novel subunit vaccine for further research.
Mice, Inbred BALB C, Antigens, Bacterial, Haemophilus Infections, Histidine Kinase, Interleukin-1beta, Antibodies, Bacterial, Immunity, Humoral, Mice, Interferon-gamma, Haemophilus parasuis, Disease Models, Animal, Bacterial Proteins, Adjuvants, Immunologic, Bacterial Vaccines, Animals, Cytokines, Female, Interleukin-4, Spleen, Cell Proliferation
Mice, Inbred BALB C, Antigens, Bacterial, Haemophilus Infections, Histidine Kinase, Interleukin-1beta, Antibodies, Bacterial, Immunity, Humoral, Mice, Interferon-gamma, Haemophilus parasuis, Disease Models, Animal, Bacterial Proteins, Adjuvants, Immunologic, Bacterial Vaccines, Animals, Cytokines, Female, Interleukin-4, Spleen, Cell Proliferation
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