Cloning and Characterization of Porcine 4Ig-B7-H3: A Potent Inhibitor of Porcine T-Cell Activation
2011

Cloning and Characterization of Porcine 4Ig-B7-H3: A Potent Inhibitor of Porcine T-Cell Activation

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Chen Weiwei, Hou Zhibo, Li Chunman, Xiong Sheng, Liu Henggui

Primary Institution: National Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology, Harbin Veterinary Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin, China

Hypothesis

It is not known whether a counterpart of human or murine B7-H3 exists in porcine species.

Conclusion

The porcine 4Ig-B7-H3 serves as a negative regulator for the T-cell immune response.

Supporting Evidence

  • Porcine 4Ig-B7-H3 was found to inhibit T cell proliferation and cytokine production.
  • The protein encoded by the porcine 4ig-b7-h3 gene was 90.88% identical to human 4Ig-B7-H3.
  • Porcine B7-H3 was broadly distributed in various porcine tissues.
  • Two isoforms of B7-H3 were identified in porcine tissues, with 4Ig-B7-H3 being the dominant form.

Takeaway

Scientists found a new protein in pigs that stops their immune cells from working too hard, which is similar to a protein found in humans.

Methodology

The porcine 4ig-b7-h3 gene was cloned using RT-PCR and 3′-terminus RACE, and its protein sequence was analyzed for homology with human B7-H3.

Limitations

The study did not identify the receptor for porcine B7-H3.

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.05

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1371/journal.pone.0021341

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