Whole-genome analysis of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) from eastern China.

The complete genome sequence of a porcine epidemic diarrhea virus variant, strain SHQP/YM/2013, from China was determined and compared with those of other porcine epidemic diarrhea viruses. The full-length genome was 28,038 nucleotides (nt) in length without the poly (A) tail, and it was similar to that of other reported PEDV strains, with the characteristic gene order 5'-replicase (1a/1b) -S-ORF3-E-M-N-3'. Nucleotide sequence analysis based on individual virus genes indicated a close relationship between the S gene of SHQP/YM/2013 and those of the four Korean field strains from 2008-2009.

Genetic evolution of H9 subtype influenza viruses from live poultry markets in Shanghai, China.

H9N2 influenza viruses have become established and maintain long-term endemicity in poultry. The complete genomes of seven avian H9N2 influenza viruses were characterized. These seven influenza virus isolates were obtained from live poultry markets in Shanghai, China, in 2002 and from 2006 to 2008.

Japanese encephalitis protein vaccine candidates expressing neutralizing epitope and M.T hsp70 induce virus-specific memory B cells and long-lasting antibodies in swine.

Swine are an important amplifier of Japanese encephalitis (JE) virus in the paradomestic environment. In this study, two JE protein vaccine candidates were evaluated for immunogenicity in swine. Both vaccine plasmids are based on a prokaryotic vector pET-32a(+).

[Development and characterization of monoclonal antibodies against H7 hemagglutinin of avian influenza virus].

Aim: To prepare monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) against the hemagglutinin protein of H7 subtype of avian influenza virus (AIV).

Methods: (6-8 weeks old) BALB/c mice of were immunized endermicly with H7 subtype of AIV. The splenocytes from the immunized mice were fused with Sp2/0-Ag-14 myeloma cells after the last immunization.

[Preparation and characterization of monoclonal antibodies against the hemagglutinin of H9 subtype of avian influenza virus].

Aim: To prepare monoclonal antibodies (mAb) against the hemagglutinin(HA) of H9 subtype of avian influenza virus (AIV).

Methods: 8 week-old female BALB/c mice were immunized with the inactivated vaccine of H9 subtype of AIV. Splenocytes from the immunized mice were fused with Sp2/0 myeloma cells, and positive hybridoma clones were screened by indirect ELISA and hemagglutination inhibition test (HI).