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Poultry Virology and Vaccines

A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Poultry".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 3 December 2024 | Viewed by 2192

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Xiaorong Zhang

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College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
Interests: infectious bronchitis virus; avian influenza virus; vaccine development; antiviral compound; virus-host interaction; pathogenesis, epidemiology
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Dr. Chunchun Meng

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Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
Interests: Newcastle disease virus; waterfowl associated virus; vaccine development; antiviral compound; virus-host interaction; pathogenesis; epidemiology
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Dr. Minhua Sun

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Institute of Animal Health, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, China
Interests: virus; vaccine; virus-host interactions

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The special issue on Poultry Virology and Vaccines is a comprehensive collection of research articles that aims to provide a platform for scientists and researchers to share their latest findings and advancements in the field of poultry virology and vaccination. This special issue focuses on various aspects of poultry virology, including the identification and characterization of viral pathogens affecting poultry health, the epidemiology and transmission dynamics of poultry viruses, and the development and evaluation of effective vaccines.

The scope of this special issue encompasses a wide range of topics related to poultry virology and vaccines. It covers the molecular aspects of viral replication, host immune responses, and the development of diagnostic tools for early detection of viral infections in poultry. Additionally, it explores different vaccination strategies, such as live attenuated vaccines, inactivated vaccines, subunit vaccines, and vector-based vaccines, and their effectiveness in controlling viral diseases in poultry.

Prof. Dr. Xiaorong Zhang
Dr. Chunchun Meng
Dr. Minhua Sun
Guest Editors

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  • epidemiology
  • pathogenesis
  • vaccine development
  • antiviral compound
  • virus-host interaction

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Deciphering the Genetic Variation: A Comparative Analysis of Parental and Attenuated Strains of the QXL87 Vaccine for Infectious Bronchitis
by Mengmeng Wang, Zongyi Bo, Chengcheng Zhang, Mengjiao Guo, Yantao Wu and Xiaorong Zhang
Animals 2024, 14(12), 1784; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14121784 - 13 Jun 2024
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The QXL87 live attenuated vaccine strain for infectious bronchitis represents the first approved QX type (GI-19 lineage) vaccine in China. This strain was derived from the parental strain CK/CH/JS/2010/12 through continuous passage in SPF chicken embryos. To elucidate the molecular mechanism behind its [...] Read more.
The QXL87 live attenuated vaccine strain for infectious bronchitis represents the first approved QX type (GI-19 lineage) vaccine in China. This strain was derived from the parental strain CK/CH/JS/2010/12 through continuous passage in SPF chicken embryos. To elucidate the molecular mechanism behind its attenuation, whole-genome sequencing was conducted on both the parental and attenuated strains. Analysis revealed 145 nucleotide mutations in the attenuated strain, leading to 48 amino acid mutations in various proteins, including Nsp2 (26), Nsp3 (14), Nsp4 (1), S (4), 3a (1), E (1), and N (1). Additionally, a frameshift mutation caused by a single base insertion in the ORFX resulted in a six-amino-acid extension. Subsequent comparison of post-translational modification sites, protein structure, and protein–protein binding sites between the parental and attenuated strains identified three potential virulence genes: Nsp2, Nsp3, and S. The amino acid mutations in these proteins not only altered their conformation but also affected the distribution of post-translational modification sites and protein–protein interaction sites. Furthermore, three potential functional mutation sites—P106S, A352T, and L472F, all located in the Nsp2 protein—were identified through PROVEAN, PolyPhen, and I-Mutant. Overall, our findings suggest that Nsp2, Nsp3, and S proteins may play a role in modulating IBV pathogenicity, with a particular focus on the significance of the Nsp2 protein. This study contributes to our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying IBV attenuation and holds promise for the development of safer live attenuated IBV vaccines using reverse genetic approaches. Full article
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Antiviral Effects of Avian Interferon-Stimulated Genes
by Xingchen He, Shiyuan Zhang, Ziheng Zou, Pei Gao, Liangyu Yang and Bin Xiang
Animals 2024, 14(21), 3062; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14213062 - 24 Oct 2024
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Interferons (IFNs) stimulate the expression of numerous IFN-stimulating genes via the Janus kinase-signal transducers and activators of the transcription (JAK-STAT) signaling pathway, which plays an important role in the host defense against viral infections. In mammals, including humans and mice, a substantial number [...] Read more.
Interferons (IFNs) stimulate the expression of numerous IFN-stimulating genes via the Janus kinase-signal transducers and activators of the transcription (JAK-STAT) signaling pathway, which plays an important role in the host defense against viral infections. In mammals, including humans and mice, a substantial number of IFN-stimulated genes (ISGs) have been identified, and their molecular mechanisms have been elucidated. It is important to note that avian species are phylogenetically distant from mammals, resulting in distinct IFN-induced ISGs that may have different functions. At present, only a limited number of avian ISGs have been identified. In this review, we summarized the identified avian ISGs and their antiviral activities. As gene-editing technology is widely used in avian breeding, the identification of avian ISGs and the elucidation of their molecular mechanism may provide important support for the breeding of avians for disease resistance. Full article
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