鹅流感病毒2／96—H5N1亚型毒株RNA1—3及RNA5节段核？…

目的 明确广东鹅流感病毒２／９６－Ｈ５Ｎ１亚型毒株ＲＮＡ１－３和ＲＮＡ５节段核芏酸全序列及其所编码蛋白的氨基酸序列,以及这些基因节段与香港禽流感病毒１５６／９７－Ｈ５Ｎ１亚型毒株相应节段间的关系。方法 病毒粒ＲＮＡ经逆转录合成ｃＤＮＡ,经聚合酶链反应（ＰＣＲ）扩增,产物纯化,采用双脱氧链末端终止法进行核苷酸序列测定。结果 广东鹅流感病毒２／９６－Ｈ５Ｎ１亚型毒株ＲＮＡ１－３和ＲＮＡ５节段长度分别为     

一株鹅H5N1亚型流感病毒基因特性的分析

目的 弄清了Ａ／鹅／广东／２／９６（Ｈ５Ｎ１）毒株对鹅致病的分子生物学基础 ，研究香港区人群中发生的禽（Ｈ５Ｎ１）流感的病因，方法 病毒ＲＮＡ经逆转录合成ｃＤＮＡ经聚合酶链反应（ＰＣＲ）扩增，产物纯化，采用双脱链末端终止法测定核苷酸序列，结果 Ａ／鹅／广东／２／９６（Ｈ５Ｎ１）与Ａ／ＨＫ／１５６／９７（Ｈ５Ｎ１）毒株ＲＮＡ４核苷酸序列有２２个位点不同（同源性为９８．８％）无任何掉失或插入。它与人和     

A／鹅／广东／2／96（H5N1）流感毒株7和8RNA节段核苷酸？…

目的 弄清Ａ／鹅／广东／２／９６（Ｈ５Ｎ１）毒株ＲＮＡ７和８核苷酸全序列及它们与Ａ／ＨＫ／１５６／９７（Ｈ５Ｎ１）毒株ＲＮＡ７和８之间的内胡关系,并为今后流感病毒Ｍ和ＮＳ基因研究打下基础。方法 病毒粒ＲＮＡ经逆转录合成ｃＤＮＡ,经聚合酶链反应（ＰＣＲ）扩增,产物纯化,采用双脱氧链末端终止法进行核苷酸序列测定。     

甲1(H1N1)亚型流感病毒相变异分子生物学基础的研究

目的 阐明甲１（Ｈ１Ｎ１）亚型株相变异的分子生物学基础。方法 病毒ＲＮＡ经逆转录合成ｃＤＮＡ,利用聚合酶链反应（ＰＣＲ）进行扩增,产物纯化,采用双脱链末端终止法进行核苷酸序列测定,最后用ＤＮＡ ＳＴＡＲ公司出口的分析软件ＭｅｇＡｌｉｎｇ（１．０３版）和Ｅｄｉｔｓｅｑ（３．６９版０对核苷酸序列进行分析。结果 见不到“Ｏ”、“Ｄ”相毒株ＨＡ１蛋白分子间有特殊氨基酸的差异。但１９９５年前后毒株在－２,－     

1994～1997年深圳地区流感病毒活动及H3N2亚型毒株HA1基因演变特点

目的　了解近几年流感病毒在深圳地区活动的特点及甲３（Ｈ３Ｎ２） 亚型毒株ＨＡ１ 基因演变概况。方法　病毒分离采用常规的鸡胚双腔接种,毒株检定用常量半加敏ＨＩ测定。新鲜收获含病毒粒的鸡胚尿囊液用来提取ＲＮＡ,经逆转录合成ｃＤＮＡ,经聚合酶链反应（ＰＣＲ） 扩增,产物纯化,采用双脱氧链末端终止法进行核苷酸序列测定。结果　近几年来深圳地区流感活动概况与全国情况相一致：在人群中仍同时流行Ｈ３Ｎ２,Ｈ１Ｎ１ 亚型和乙型毒株,当甲型毒株活动减弱时,乙型毒株活动就增强,反之,甲型毒株增强时,乙型毒株就减弱。随着时间的推移,Ｈ３Ｎ２ 亚型毒株ＨＡ１ 基因不断地发生点突变,这种突变严重受人群免疫压力所影响,１９９６ 年的毒株与１９９５ 的毒株相比,不仅氨基酸替换点中多数是位于抗原决定簇区或受体结合部位上,并增加两个糖基化位点,故导致Ｈ３Ｎ２ 毒株於１９９６ 年活动明显增强。结论　近来在深圳地区人群中仍同时流行着Ｈ３Ｎ２,Ｈ１Ｎ１ 亚型和乙型流感病毒。然而,不同年其优势毒株是不一样的。１９９６ 年Ｈ３Ｎ２ 毒株活动增强是由于其ＨＡ１ 区氨基酸序列发生替换所造成。     

甲3(H3N2)亚型流感病毒相变异分子生物学基础的研究

目的弄清甲３（Ｈ３Ｎ２）亚型流感病毒相变异的分子生物学基础。方法病毒粒ＲＮＡ经逆转录合成ｃＤＮＡ,经聚合酶链反应（ＰＣＲ）扩增,产物纯化,采用双脱氧链末端终止法进行核苷酸序列测定。结果３５株甲３（Ｈ３Ｎ２）亚型流感病毒的ＨＡ１区基因长度均为９８４个核苷酸,它们间无发生任何核苷酸丢失或插入并发现ＨＡ１蛋白分子上氨基酸序列多变点主要在ＨＡ蛋白的顶部,尤其抗原决定簇Ｂ区和受体结合部位（ＲＢＳ）,这进一步证实了,ＨＡ蛋白分子上氨基酸替换主要是人群免疫压力所造成。同时还发现了半胱氨酸和脯氨酸具有高保守性及糖基化位点主要集中在ＨＡ１区的Ｎ和Ｃ端,尤其Ｎ端。糖基化位点如此分布在病毒基因进化和流行病学上意义至今不清楚。结论Ｈ３Ｎ２亚型病毒“Ｏ”相毒株的出现与其蛋白分子上第２２６位氨基酸发生替换密切相关并推测“Ｏ”相毒株ＨＡ蛋白三维结构与“Ｄ”相的不同。     

我国人群中一种新重配的H1N2亚型流感病毒株的发现

１９９６年１月太原铁路卫生防疫站从上感患者中分离到３株流感病毒。经血清学鉴定，它们不同于１９８９和１９９２年所发现的Ｈ１Ｎ２亚型毒株，其ＨＡ的抗原性类似于Ａ／ＰＲ／８／３４（Ｈ１Ｎ１）病毒，而明显不同于当前人群中流行的Ｈ１Ｎ１亚型毒株。病毒粒不同基因节段迁移率比较表明，它们的１～４基因节段迁移率接近于Ａ／ＰＲ／８／３４（Ｈ１Ｎ１）毒株，５～６基因节段迁移率类似于Ａ／武汉／３５９／９５（Ｈ３Ｎ２）病毒，而７～８两节段既不同于Ａ／ＰＲ／８／３４（Ｈ１Ｎ１），又不同于Ａ／武汉／３５９／９５（Ｈ３Ｎ２）病毒。故可认为它们是一种新重配的Ｈ１Ｎ２亚型毒株。     

甲型流感病毒（N1N2）亚型毒株血凝素和神经氨酸酶基 …

目的 研究新分离到的Ｈ１Ｎ２亚型毒株血凝素（ＨＡ）和神经氨酸酶（ＮＡ）基因的来源。方法 病毒通过鸡胚增殖后提取其ＲＮＡ,通过逆转录合成ｃＤＮＡ,经ＰＣＲ扩增和产物纯化,用双脱氧链终止法进行核苷酸序列测定,并用ＭｅｇＡｌｉｇｎ（１．０３版）和Ｅｄｉｔｓｅｑ（３．６９版）软件进行种系发生学分析。结果 新分离到Ｈ１Ｎ２毒株ＨＡ１区氨基酸序列与Ａ／ＰＲ／８／３４（Ｈ１Ｎ１）和Ａ／Ｇｕａｍｇｄｏｎｇ／６／９     

一株A/PR/8/34(H1N1)类似毒株基因特性的进一步研究

目的 通过病毒粒７个不同ＲＮＡ节段核苷酸序列测定和分析,进一步排除Ａ／广东／６／９１（Ｈ１Ｎ１）毒株由实验室污染而来,它与Ａ／ＰＲ／８７／３４（Ｈ１Ｎ１）毒株基因组间有哪些ＲＮＡ节段存在有差异。同时它是否是一株基因重配株？方法 病毒粒ＲＮＡ经逆转录合成ｃＤＮＡ,经聚合酶链反应（ＰＣＲ）扩增,产物纯化,采用双脱氧链末端终止法进行核苷酸序列测定。结果 所比较的７个不同ＲＮＡ节段中,测定毒株ＲＮＡ６和７     

人与猪群中H3N2亚型流感病毒间关系的研究

通过血清流行病学调查、毒粒ＨＡ１基因核苷酸序列分析和ＨＡ１蛋白氨基酸序列比较，证实了人与猪Ｈ３Ｎ２亚型毒株间存在着极为密切的关系，即Ｈ３Ｎ２亚型毒株新变种在人群中出现后，很快在猪群中就能找到它存在的依据。同时猪群中Ｈ３Ｎ２亚型毒株抗体阳性率高低反映出了人群中Ｈ３Ｎ２病毒活动程度的强弱。这些结果说明，猪可能在人流感疾病发生、流行和大流行株起源中起着重要的作用。同时猪群中流感病毒抗体阳性率可做为判断人群中流感活动程度的一个指标。     

A/鹅/广东/2/96(H5N1)流感毒株7和8 RNA节段核苷酸序列测定

目的　弄清A鹅广东296(H5N1)毒株RNA7和8核苷酸全序列及它们与AHK15697(H5N1)毒株RNA7和8之间的内在关系,并为今后流感病毒M和NS基因研究打下基础。方法　病毒粒RNA经逆转录合成cDNA,经聚合酶链反应(PCR)扩增,产物纯化,采用双脱氧链末端终止法进行核苷酸序列测定。结果　A鹅广东296(H5N1)毒株RNA7长度为1027个核苷酸,编码M1(含252个氨基酸)和M2(含97个氨基酸)的蛋白。其RNA8长度为890个核苷酸,编码NS1(含230个氨基酸)和NS2(含121个氨基酸)非结构蛋白。其M1,M2,NS1和NS2蛋白分子上氨基酸序列与AHK15697(H5N1)毒株间同源性分别为976%,928%,657%和769%。结论　A鹅广东296(H5N1)毒株RNA7和8长度分别为1027和890个核苷酸,此两节段RNA均属禽类毒株。AHK15697(H5N1)毒株的RNA7和8不是来自A鹅广东296(H5N1)毒株。     

H9N2 influenza viruses prevalent in poultry in China are phylogenetically distinct from A/quail/Hong Kongl/G1/97 presumed to be the donor of the internal protein genes of the H5N1 Hong Kong/97 virus

Ten H9N2 influenza virus strains isolated from diseased chickens in different farms in China during 1995 to 1999 were antigenically and genetically characterized. The haemagglutinins of the isolates were not related to those of AlquaillHong KonglG1197 (H9N2) (Qa/HK/G1/97), but were closely related to that of A/chicken/Hong Kong/G9/97 (H9N2) (Ck/HK/G9/97). The neuraminidase of these isolates had a deletion of three aminoacid residues at positions 63 to 65 as compared with those of Ck/HK/G9/97, while that of Qa/HK/G1/97 lackedtwo amino acids at positions 38 and 39. The PB2 genes of the isolates were not related to those of QalHIUG1197 or Ck/HK/G9/97, but showed some relationship to that of A/duck/Hong Kong/Y439/97 (H9N2) (DWHK/Y439197). The PB1 genes of the isolates were not related to those of the three representative strains. The PA,NP, M, and NS genes of the isolates belonged to the same lineage as those of Ck/HK/G9/97, and were distinctfrom those of Qa/HK/G1/97 and Dk/HK/Y439/97. The present results indicate that H9N2 influenza virusesprevalent in chicken populations in China belong genetically to one lineage and are distinct from Qa/HK/G1/97,presumed to be the donor of the internal protein genes of the highly pathogenic H5N1 influenza virus in HongKong in 1997.     

Characterization of low virulent strains of highly pathogenic A/Hong Kong/156/97 (H5N1) virus in mice after passage in embryonated hens' eggs

Avian influenza A H5N1 viruses were isolated from humans for the first time in Hong Kong in 1997. The virulence of A/Hong Kong/156/97 (HK156) strain in mice was found to change significantly depending on the passage history of the virus. Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cell-grown parental virus and three of its clones derived from mouse brain showed high pathogenicity in mice after intranasal or intracerebral infection. In contrast, the egg-derived parental virus HK156-E3 and its cloned viruses were markedly less pathogenic in mice. It appeared that differences in pathogenicity among viruses derived from MDCK cells and eggs were due to their ability or inability to disseminate from the lungs to the brain. Sequence analysis of the entire protein coding regions of all eight RNA genome segments revealed a total of six conserved amino acid differences in the HA1 domain (residue 211) of the HA protein, as well as the PB1 (residues 456 and 712), PA (residue 631), NP (residue 127), and NS1 (residue 101) proteins that correlated with observed changes in virulence and neurovirulence of HK156 virus in mice. Thus it was evident that the passaging of HK156 in embryonated eggs led to the adaptation and selection of variants demonstrating markedly decreased pathogenicity and neurovirulence in mice that appeared to be attributable to specific amino acid changes in the HA and internal proteins.     

Identification of sequence changes in the cold-adapted, live attenuated influenza vaccine strain, A/Ann Arbor/6/60 (H2N2)

Nucleotide sequences have been obtained for RNA segments encoding the PB2, PB1, PA, NP, M1, M2, NS1, and NS2 proteins of the influenza A/Ann Arbor/6/60 (H2N2) wild-type (wt) virus and its cold-adapted (ca) derivative that has been used for preparing investigational live attenuated vaccines. Twenty-four nucleotide differences between the ca and wt viruses were detected, of which 11 were deduced to code for amino acid substitutions in the ca virus proteins. One amino acid substitution each was predicted for the PB2, M2, and NS1 proteins. Two amino acid substitutions were predicted for the NP and the PA proteins. Four substitutions were predicted for the PB1 protein. The biological significance of mutations in the PB2, PB1, PA, and M2 genes of the ca virus is suggested by currently available genetic data, a comparison with other available influenza gene sequences, and the nature of the predicted amino acid changes. In addition, the sequence data confirm the close evolutionary relationship between the genomes of influenza A (H2N2) and influenza A (H3N2) viruses.     

Molecular signatures of virulence in the PB1-F2 proteins of H5N1 influenza viruses

The PB1-F2 protein of influenza A viruses contributes to pathogenesis in animal models. Specific molecular signatures of virulence within PB1-F2 have been mapped for some functions. The 66S polymorphism may modulate interferon activity, and four C-terminal amino acids, 62L, 75R, 79R, and 82L, contribute to cytokine release and inflammatory responses in specific virus backgrounds. All available PB1-F2 sequences from H5N1 subtype influenza A viruses were analyzed. The majority (82.5%) of H5N1 sequences available in the Influenza Research Database code for PB1-F2 proteins with 4 or more of these virulence associated amino acids. Most of these are avian sequences from highly pathogenic strains isolated in Asia or Africa. The 66S polymorphism was uncommon (5.3% of sequences) but was found in association with the other 4 inflammatory amino acids in select highly pathogenic strains in Asia. These analyses suggest that if an H5N1 virus were to emerge as a pandemic strain, the PB1-F2 protein will be a contributor to pathogenesis. Research on the pathogenic effect of these signatures in an H5N1 background should be undertaken. Surveillance efforts should include sequencing of the PB1 gene segment and analysis for these molecular signatures to allow for the potential prioritization of resources during pandemic planning.     

H5N1 influenza viruses isolated from geese in Southeastern China: evidence for genetic reassortment and interspecies transmission to ducks

The H5N1 viruses (H5N1/97) associated with the "bird-flu" incident in the Hong Kong SAR have not been isolated since the slaughter of poultry in December 1997 brought that outbreak to an end. Recent evidence points to this virus as having arisen through a reassortment of a number of precursor avian viruses and a virus related to Goose/Guangdong/1/96 (H5N1) (Gs/Gd/96) was the likely donor of the H5 hemagglutinin. We characterize the Goose/Guangdong/1/96-like viruses isolated from geese and ducks imported into Hong Kong in the year 2000. Antigenically and genetically, these recent H5N1 viruses fall into two groups, one mainly associated with geese, and the other, recently transmitted to ducks. Further, viruses isolated from a goose and a duck in December 2000 have acquired NS, PA, M, and PB2 genes from the aquatic avian influenza gene pool through reassortment. For pandemic preparedness, it is important to monitor whether these reassortant viruses have the capacity for interspecies transmission to terrestrial poultry or mammals.     

Genetic mapping of the cold-adapted phenotype of B/Ann Arbor/1/66, the master donor virus for live attenuated influenza vaccines (FluMist)

Cold adapted (ca) B/Ann Arbor/1/66 is the master donor virus for the influenza B (MDV-B) vaccine component of the live attenuated influenza vaccine (FluMist). The six internal genes contributed by MDV-B confer the characteristic cold-adapted (ca), temperature-sensitive (ts) and attenuated (att) phenotypes to the vaccine strains. Previously, it has been determined that the PA and NP segments of MDV-B control the ts phenotype while the att phenotype requires the M segment in addition to PA and NP. Here, we show that the PA, NP and PB2 segments are responsible for the ca phenotype of MDV-B when examined in chicken cell lines. Five loci in three RNA segments, R630 in PB2, M431 in PA and A114, H410 and T509 in NP, are sufficient to allow efficient virus growth at 25 degrees C. Substitution of these five amino acids with wt (wild type) residues completely reverted the MDV-B ca phenotype. Conversely, introduction of these five ca amino acids into B/Yamanashi/166/98 imparted the ca phenotype to this heterologous wt virus. In addition, we also found that the MDV-B M1 gene affected virus replication in chicken cells at 33 and 37 degrees C. Recombinant viruses containing the two MDV-B M1 residues (Q159, V183) replicated less efficiently than those containing wt M1 residues (H159, M183) at 33 and 37 degrees C, implicating the role of the MDV-B M segment to the att phenotype. The complexity of the multigenic signatures controlling the ca, ts and att phenotypes of MDV-B provides the molecular basis for the observed genetic stability of the FluMist vaccines.