Monoclonal Antibody Against Porcine LAG3 Inhibits Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus Infection

Overview

Journal Vet Sci

Publisher MDPI

Specialty Veterinary Medicine

Date 2024 Oct 25

PMID 39453075

Authors

Hui Wang

Xu Zheng

Danyang Zheng

Xiaoqian Wang

Zhiqian Zhao

Mi Zhao

Qiang Guo

Yang Mu

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Abstract

Lymphocyte activation gene 3 (LAG3) is an inhibitory receptor and the interaction between fibrinogen-like protein 1 and LAG3 can inhibit the anti-tumor effect of T cells both in vivo and in vitro, which was regarded as a new immune evasion mechanism. Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), caused by PRRSV, is an infectious disease characterized by reproductive disorders in pregnant sows and gilts and respiratory problems in pigs of all ages, seriously impacting the pig industry worldwide. In this study, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) against porcine LAG3 () were developed, and one mAb (1C2) showed good reactivity with on PHA-activated porcine peripheral blood lymphocytes. Epitope mapping showed the epitope recognized by mAb 1C2 was located at amino acid residues 214-435 of . LAG3 expression in the tissues of PRRSV-infected pigs was detected, using mAb 1C2 as the primary antibody, and the results revealed that PRRSV infection caused a marked increase in LAG3 expression compared to the control group. Interference of LAG3 expression on PHA-activated lymphocytes promoted PRRSV replication in the co-culture system of monocyte-derived dendritic cells and lymphocytes, whereas overexpression of LAG3 or blocking of the LAG3 signal with mAb 1C2 inhibited PRRSV replication, indicating that PRRSV infection activates the LAG3-signaling pathway, suggesting that this pathway plays an important role in PRRSV pathogenesis. The results obtained lay the foundation for subsequent research on the role of LAG3 in PRRS and other diseases with persistent infection characteristics.

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