Differential expression of the Toll-like receptor pathway and related genes of chicken bursa after experimental infection with infectious bursa disease virus

Arch Virol. 2012 Nov;157(11):2189-99. doi: 10.1007/s00705-012-1403-y. Epub 2012 Jul 25.

Abstract

Infectious bursa disease virus causes an acute infection in bursal B cells. The Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling pathway plays a key role in innate immunity during virus infection. In this study, an Agilent microarray was used to investigate different transcriptional profiles of the TLR pathway and related genes of chicken bursa at 48 h after infection with IBDV, compared with simulated infection. Expression of >58 genes changed significantly. Forty-six genes associated with chicken bursa proinflammatory effects, chemotactic effects, and T-cell stimulation were upregulated, which meant enhancement of these features. Twelve genes that are related to proliferation and differentiation of bursal cells were downregulated, implying suppression of these features. These results revealed that genes of the TLR pathway play an important role in the pathogenicity of IBDV infection. The findings are helpful for understanding the molecular basis of viral pathogenesis and the underlying mechanism of the host antiviral response.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bursa of Fabricius / immunology
  • Bursa of Fabricius / virology
  • Chickens
  • Gene Expression Profiling*
  • Host-Pathogen Interactions*
  • Infectious bursal disease virus / immunology*
  • Infectious bursal disease virus / pathogenicity*
  • Male
  • Microarray Analysis
  • Signal Transduction*
  • Time Factors
  • Toll-Like Receptors / biosynthesis*

Substances

  • Toll-Like Receptors