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Galectin-1 from redlip mullet Liza haematocheilia: identification, immune responses, and functional characterization as pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) in host immune defense system

  • Chaehyeon Lim (Department of Marine Life Sciences & Fish Vaccine Research Center, Jeju National University) ;
  • Hyukjae Kwon (Department of Marine Life Sciences & Fish Vaccine Research Center, Jeju National University) ;
  • Jehee Lee (Department of Marine Life Sciences & Fish Vaccine Research Center, Jeju National University)
  • Received : 2022.06.28
  • Accepted : 2022.10.19
  • Published : 2022.11.30
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Abstract

Galectins, a family of ß-galactoside-binding lectins, have emerged as soluble mediators in infected cells and pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) responsible for evoking and regulating innate immunity. The present study aimed to evaluate the role of galectin-1 in the host immune response of redlip mullet (Liza haematocheilia). We established a cDNA database for redlip mullet, and the cDNA sequence of galectin-1 (LhGal-1) was characterized. In silico analysis was performed, and the spatial and temporal expression patterns in gills and blood in response to lipopolysaccharide polyinosinic:polycytidylic acid, and Lactococcus garvieae were estimated via quantitative real-time PCR. Functional assays were conducted using recombinant protein to investigate carbohydrate binding, bacterial binding, and bacterial agglutination activity. LhGal-1 was composed of 135 amino acids. Conserved motifs (H-NPR, -N- and -W-E-R) within the carbohydrate recognition domain were found in LhGal-1. The tissue distribution revealed that the healthy stomach expressed high levels of LhGal-1. The temporal monitoring of LhGal-1 mRNA expression in the gill and blood showed its significant upregulation in response to immune challenges with different stimulants. rLhGal-1 exhibited binding activity in response to carbohydrates and bacteria. Moreover, the agglutination of rLhGal-1 against Escherichia coli was observed. Collectively, our findings suggest that LhGal-1 may function as a PRR in redlip mullet. Furthermore, LhGal-1 can be considered a significant gene to play a protective role in redlip mullet immune system.

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This work was supported by the 2022 education, research and student guidance grant funded by Jeju National University.

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