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Differential expression, molecular cloning, and characterization of porcine beta defensin 114.

ABSTRACT: Background:?-defensins have attracted considerable research interest because of their roles in protecting hosts from various pathogens. This study was conducted to investigate the expression profiles of the porcine ?-defensin 114 (PBD114) in different breeds and in response to infections. Moreover, the function of PBD114 protein was partially investigated. Methods:Six Tibetan pigs (TP) and six DLY (Duroc×Landrace×Yorkshire) pigs were slaughtered to explore the expression profiles of PBD114 in different breeds and tissues. For infection models, sixteen DLY pigs were divided into two groups and challenged either with sterile saline or E. coli K88. The recombinant protein PBD114 (rPBD114) was obtained by using a heterologous expression system in E. coli. Results:PBD114 gene was highly expressed in tissues such as the intestine, liver, spleen, and thymus. Interestingly, the expression level of PBD114 gene was higher in the TP pigs than in the DLY pigs (P?

SUBMITTER: Su G

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6639935 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Differential expression, molecular cloning, and characterization of porcine beta defensin 114.

Su Guoqi G Xie Kunhong K Chen Daiwen D Yu Bing B Huang Zhiqing Z Luo Yuheng Y Mao Xiangbing X Zheng Ping P Yu Jie J Luo Junqiu J He Jun J

Journal of animal science and biotechnology 20190719

<h4>Background</h4>β-defensins have attracted considerable research interest because of their roles in protecting hosts from various pathogens. This study was conducted to investigate the expression profiles of the porcine β-defensin 114 (<i>PBD114</i>) in different breeds and in response to infections. Moreover, the function of PBD114 protein was partially investigated.<h4>Methods</h4>Six Tibetan pigs (TP) and six DLY (Duroc×Landrace×Yorkshire) pigs were slaughtered to explore the expression pr ...[more]

PMID: 31360462

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Differential expression, molecular cloning, and characterization of porcine beta defensin 114.

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