In this study, we reported a molecular characterization of a novel proto-type galectin-1 from the striped murrel Channa striatus (named as CsGal-1). The full length CsGal-1 was identified from an established striped murrel cDNA library and further we confirmed the sequence by cloning. The complete cDNA sequence of CsGal-1 is 590 base pairs (bp) in length and its coding region encoded a poly peptide of 135 amino acids. The polypeptide contains a galactoside binding lectin domain at 4-135. The domain carries a sugar binding site at 45-74 along with its signatures (H(45)-X-Asn(47)-X-Arg(49) and Trp(69)-X-X-Glu(72)-X-Arg(74)). CsGal-1 shares a highly conserved carbohydrate recognition domain (CRD) with galectin-1 from other proto-type galectin of teleosts. The mRNA expressions of CsGal-1 in healthy and various immune stimulants including Aphanomyces invadans, Aeromonas hydrophila, Escherchia coli lipopolysaccharide and poly I:C injected tissues of C. striatus were examined using qRT-PCR. CsGal-1 mRNA is highly expressed in kidney and is up-regulated with different immune stimulants at various time points. To understand its biological activity, the coding region of CsGal-1 gene was expressed in an E. coli BL21 (DE3) cloning system and its recombinant protein was purified. The recombinant CsGal-1 protein was agglutinated with mouse erythrocytes at a concentration of 4μg/mL in a calcium independent manner. CsGal-1 activity was inhibited by d-galactose at 25mM(-1) and d-glucose and d-fructose at 100mM(-1). The results of microbial binding assay showed that the recombinant CsGal-1 protein agglutinated only with the Gram-negative bacteria. Interestingly, we observed no agglutination against Gram-positive bacteria. Overall, the study showed that CsGal-1 is an important immune gene involved in the recognition and elimination of pathogens in C. striatus.
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