Cloning, characterization, and expression of a novel member of proteasomal subunits gene in turbot,Scophthalmus maximus

摘要

The proteasome is a large, polymeric protease complex responsible for the degradation of intracellular pro-teins and generation of peptides that bind to class I major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules. This study identified a new member of proteasomal subunits in turbots (Scophthalmus maximus). The full-length cDNA sequence of turbot proteasomal subunit was obtained. Sequence analysis indicated that its primary structure is highly similar to that ofLMP7 from other vertebrates. The relationship between the turbotLMP7 expression and immune responses to pathogen infection was reported. Quantitative reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction showed thatLMP7 was expressed differently in various tissues, with higher expression in the spleen, liver, muscle, and skin. TheLMP7 expression was the highest at 96 h after challenge with lymphocyctis disease virus (LCDV) and at 12 h after challenge withVibrio anguillarum in the turbot liver, kidney, and spleen. Furthermore, theLMP7 expression distinctly increased in turbot kidney cells at 24 h after challenge withV. anguillarumand at 96 h after challenge with LCDV. These results indicate that the turbot LMP7 protein participates in immune responses and may play a significant role in the immune process.