MiR-506 inhibits PRRSV replication in MARC-145 cells via CD151

Mol Cell Biochem. 2014 Sep;394(1-2):275-81. doi: 10.1007/s11010-014-2103-6. Epub 2014 May 31.

Abstract

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is one of the most economically important diseases of swine, which is caused by PRRS virus (PRRSV). CD151, one of PRRSV entry mediators, determines the cell susceptibility for PRRSV. Emerging evidence indicates that the host microRNAs (miRNAs) play key roles in modulating virus infection and viral pathogenesis. In the present study, targeting porcine CD151 miRNAs were identified, and their function during PRRSV infection in MARC-145 cells was further verified. We found that miR-506 could directly target porcine CD151 3'-UTR mRNA by luciferase reporter assay. Overexpression of miR-506 significantly decreased CD151 expression at both mRNA and protein levels. Furthermore, overexpression of miR-506 reduced cellular PRRSV replication and virus release in MARC-145 cells. Our results suggested that miR-506 could inhibit PRRSV replication by directly targeting PRRSV receptor of CD151 in MARC-145 cells. However, the molecular mechanisms of miR-506 and its function in vivo need further investigation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • 3' Untranslated Regions
  • Animals
  • Binding Sites
  • Cell Line
  • Chlorocebus aethiops
  • Gene Expression Regulation
  • Host-Pathogen Interactions
  • Kidney / immunology
  • Kidney / metabolism
  • Kidney / virology*
  • MicroRNAs / genetics
  • MicroRNAs / metabolism*
  • Porcine respiratory and reproductive syndrome virus / growth & development*
  • Porcine respiratory and reproductive syndrome virus / pathogenicity
  • RNA, Messenger / metabolism
  • Tetraspanin 24 / genetics
  • Tetraspanin 24 / metabolism*
  • Transfection
  • Virus Replication*

Substances

  • 3' Untranslated Regions
  • MicroRNAs
  • RNA, Messenger
  • Tetraspanin 24