Author:
Gong Yi,Chen Jiao,Cui Yalei,Li Shengkang
Abstract
SummaryAs we known, Caspase 2 is widely studied for its apoptosis regulatory function in mammals. However, despite the fundamental role of apoptosis during the anti-viral immune response, the relationship between Caspase 2 and virus infection has not been extensively explored in invertebrates, whether miRNAs are involved in this process also remains unclear. To address this issue, the miRNA-mediated regulation of Caspase 2 in mud crab Scylla paramamosain was characterized in this study. The results suggested that Sp-Caspase 2 could suppress white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) infection via apoptosis induction. The further data showed that Caspase 2 was directly targeted by miR-2 in mud crab. Silencing or overexpression of miR-2 could affect apoptosis and WSSV replication through regulating the expression level of Caspase 2. Taken together, all these results demonstrated the crucial role of miR-2-Caspase 2 pathway in the innate immunity of mud crab and revealed a novel mechanism during anti-viral immune response in marine invertebrates.
Publisher
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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