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  1. Article ; Online: Data analysis workflow for the detection of canine vector-borne pathogens using 16 S rRNA Next-Generation Sequencing

    Elton J. R. Vasconcelos / Chayan Roy / Joseph A. Geiger / Kristina M. Oney / Melody Koo / Songyang Ren / Brian B. Oakley / Pedro Paulo V. P. Diniz

    BMC Veterinary Research, Vol 17, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    2021  Volume 10

    Abstract: Abstract Background Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) impact both human and veterinary medicine and pose special public health challenges. The main bacterial vector-borne pathogens (VBPs) of importance in veterinary medicine include Anaplasma spp., Bartonella ...

    Abstract Abstract Background Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) impact both human and veterinary medicine and pose special public health challenges. The main bacterial vector-borne pathogens (VBPs) of importance in veterinary medicine include Anaplasma spp., Bartonella spp., Ehrlichia spp., and Spotted Fever Group Rickettsia. Taxon-targeted PCR assays are the current gold standard for VBP diagnostics but limitations on the detection of genetically diverse organisms support a novel approach for broader detection of VBPs. We present a methodology for genetic characterization of VBPs using Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) and computational approaches. A major advantage of NGS is the ability to detect multiple organisms present in the same clinical sample in an unsupervised (i.e. non-targeted) and semi-quantitative way. The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) presented here combines industry-standard microbiome analysis tools with our ad-hoc bioinformatic scripts to form a complete analysis pipeline accessible to veterinary scientists and freely available for download and use at https://github.com/eltonjrv/microbiome.westernu/tree/SOP . Results We tested and validated our SOP by mimicking single, double, and triple infections in genomic canine DNA using serial dilutions of plasmids containing the entire 16 S rRNA gene sequence of (A) phagocytophilum, (B) v. berkhoffii, and E. canis. NGS with broad-range 16 S rRNA primers followed by our bioinformatics SOP was capable of detecting these pathogens in biological replicates of different dilutions. These results illustrate the ability of NGS to detect and genetically characterize multi-infections with different amounts of pathogens in a single sample. Conclusions Bloodborne microbiomics & metagenomics approaches may help expand the molecular diagnostic toolbox in veterinary and human medicine. In this paper, we present both in vitro and in silico detailed protocols that can be combined into a single workflow that may provide a significant improvement in VBP diagnostics and also ...
    Keywords Vector-borne diseases ; vector-borne pathogens ; blood microbiome ; diagnostics ; NGS ; 16S rRNA ; Veterinary medicine ; SF600-1100
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher BMC
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  2. Article ; Online: Hantaviruses use the endogenous host factor P58IPK to combat the PKR antiviral response.

    Zekun Wang / Songyang Ren / Qiming Li / Austin D Royster / Lei Lin / Sichen Liu / Safder S Ganaie / Jianming Qiu / Sheema Mir / Mohammad A Mir

    PLoS Pathogens, Vol 17, Iss 10, p e

    2021  Volume 1010007

    Abstract: Hantavirus nucleocapsid protein (NP) inhibits protein kinase R (PKR) dimerization by an unknown mechanism to counteract its antiviral responses during virus infection. Here we demonstrate that NP exploits an endogenous PKR inhibitor P58IPK to inhibit PKR. ...

    Abstract Hantavirus nucleocapsid protein (NP) inhibits protein kinase R (PKR) dimerization by an unknown mechanism to counteract its antiviral responses during virus infection. Here we demonstrate that NP exploits an endogenous PKR inhibitor P58IPK to inhibit PKR. The activity of P58IPK is normally restricted in cells by the formation of an inactive complex with its negative regulator Hsp40. On the other hand, PKR remains associated with the 40S ribosomal subunit, a unique strategic location that facilitates its free access to the downstream target eIF2α. Although both NP and Hsp40 bind to P58IPK, the binding affinity of NP is much stronger compared to Hsp40. P58IPK harbors an NP binding site, spanning to N-terminal TPR subdomains I and II. The Hsp40 binding site on P58IPK was mapped to the TPR subdomain II. The high affinity binding of NP to P58IPK and the overlap between NP and Hsp40 binding sites releases the P58IPK from its negative regulator by competitive inhibition. The NP-P58IPK complex is selectively recruited to the 40S ribosomal subunit by direct interaction between NP and the ribosomal protein S19 (RPS19), a structural component of the 40S ribosomal subunit. NP has distinct binding sites for P58IPK and RPS19, enabling it to serve as bridge between P58IPK and the 40S ribosomal subunit. NP mutants deficient in binding to either P58IPK or RPS19 fail to inhibit PKR, demonstrating that selective engagement of P58IPK to the 40S ribosomal subunit is required for PKR inhibition. Cells deficient in P58IPK mount a rapid PKR antiviral response and establish an antiviral state, observed by global translational shutdown and rapid decline in viral load. These studies reveal a novel viral strategy in which NP releases P58IPK from its negative regulator and selectively engages it on the 40S ribosomal subunit to promptly combat the PKR antiviral responses.
    Keywords Immunologic diseases. Allergy ; RC581-607 ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5
    Subject code 572
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-10-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Public Library of Science (PLoS)
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  3. Article ; Online: Profile of Inflammation-associated genes during Hepatic Differentiation of Human Pluripotent Stem Cells

    Joseph Ignatius Irudayam / Deisy Contreras / Lindsay Spurka / Songyang Ren / Vidhya Kanagavel / Arunachalam Ramaiah / Alagappan Annamalai / Samuel W. French / Andrew S. Klein / Vincent Funari / Vaithilingaraja Arumugaswami

    Data in Brief, Vol 5, Iss C, Pp 871-

    2015  Volume 878

    Abstract: Expression of genes associated with inflammation was analyzed during differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) to hepatic cells. Messenger RNA transcript profiles of differentiated endoderm (day 5), hepatoblast (day 15) and hepatocyte-like ... ...

    Abstract Expression of genes associated with inflammation was analyzed during differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) to hepatic cells. Messenger RNA transcript profiles of differentiated endoderm (day 5), hepatoblast (day 15) and hepatocyte-like cells (day 21) were obtained by RNA sequencing analysis. When compared to endoderm cells an immature cell type, the hepatic cells (days 15 and 21) had significantly higher expression of acute phase protein genes including complement factors, coagulation factors, serum amyloid A and serpins. Furthermore, hepatic phase of cells expressed proinflammatory cytokines IL18 and IL32 as well as cytokine receptors IL18R1, IL1R1, IL1RAP, IL2RG, IL6R, IL6ST and IL10RB. These cells also produced CCL14, CCL15, and CXCL- 1, 2, 3, 16 and 17 chemokines. Endoderm cells had higher levels of chemokine receptors, CXCR4 and CXCR7, than that of hepatic cells. Sirtuin family of genes involved in aging, inflammation and metabolism were differentially regulated in endoderm and hepatic phase cells. Ligands and receptors of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) family as well as downstream signaling factors TRAF2, TRAF4, FADD, NFKB1 and NFKBIB were differentially expressed during hepatic differentiation.
    Keywords pluripotent stem cells ; hepatic cells ; endoderm ; hepatoblast ; hepatocytes ; differentiation ; differential gene expression ; inflammation ; cytokines ; sirtuin ; SIRT1 ; Computer applications to medicine. Medical informatics ; R858-859.7 ; Science (General) ; Q1-390
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    Publishing date 2015-12-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
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  4. Article ; Online: Characterization of type I interferon pathway during hepatic differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells and hepatitis C virus infection

    Joseph Ignatius Irudayam / Deisy Contreras / Lindsay Spurka / Aparna Subramanian / Jenieke Allen / Songyang Ren / Vidhya Kanagavel / Quoclinh Nguyen / Arunachalam Ramaiah / Kalidas Ramamoorthy / Samuel W. French / Andrew S. Klein / Vincent Funari / Vaithilingaraja Arumugaswami

    Stem Cell Research, Vol 15, Iss 2, Pp 354-

    2015  Volume 364

    Abstract: Pluripotent stem cells are being actively studied as a cell source for regenerating damaged liver. For long-term survival of engrafting cells in the body, not only do the cells have to execute liver-specific function but also withstand the physical ... ...

    Abstract Pluripotent stem cells are being actively studied as a cell source for regenerating damaged liver. For long-term survival of engrafting cells in the body, not only do the cells have to execute liver-specific function but also withstand the physical strains and invading pathogens. The cellular innate immune system orchestrated by the interferon (IFN) pathway provides the first line of defense against pathogens. The objective of this study is to assess the innate immune function as well as to systematically profile the IFN-induced genes during hepatic differentiation of pluripotent stem cells. To address this objective, we derived endodermal cells (day 5 post-differentiation), hepatoblast (day 15) and hepatocyte-like cells (day 21) from human embryonic stem cells (hESCs). Day 5, 15 and 21 cells were stimulated with IFN-α and subjected to IFN pathway analysis. Transcriptome analysis was carried out by RNA sequencing. The results showed that the IFN-α treatment activated STAT–JAK pathway in differentiating cells. Transcriptome analysis indicated stage specific expression of classical and non-classical IFN-stimulated genes (ISGs). Subsequent validation confirmed the expression of novel ISGs including RASGRP3, CLMP and TRANK1 by differentiated hepatic cells upon IFN treatment. Hepatitis C virus replication in hESC-derived hepatic cells induced the expression of ISGs — LAMP3, ETV7, RASGRP3, and TRANK1. The hESC-derived hepatic cells contain intact innate system and can recognize invading pathogens. Besides assessing the tissue-specific functions for cell therapy applications, it may also be important to test the innate immune function of engrafting cells to ensure adequate defense against infections and improve graft survival.
    Keywords Pluripotent stem cells ; Endoderm ; Hepatocytes ; Hepatocyte-like cells ; Differentiation ; Interferon ; Innate immunity ; ISG ; Interferon-stimulated genes ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5
    Subject code 570
    Language English
    Publishing date 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z
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