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Disease of Aquatic Organisms 106:149 Vol. 106: 149–162, 2013 DISEASES OF AQUATIC ORGANISMS Published October 11 doi: 10.3354/dao02651 Dis Aquat Org Antigenic characterization of Enteromyxum leei (Myxozoa: Myxosporea) Itziar Estensoro*, Pilar Álvarez-Pellitero, Ariadna Sitjà-Bobadilla Instituto de Acuicultura Torre de la Sal, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (IATS-CSIC), Torre de la Sal s/n, 12595 Ribera de Cabanes, Castellón, Spain ABSTRACT: Enteromyxum leei, an intestinal myxozoan parasite affecting a wide range of fish, was partially purified, and the immunogenic composition of its glycoproteins as well as the prote- olytic activity were studied. Parasite extracts, mainly containing spores, were separated by SDS- PAGE, and thereafter, immunoblots were carried out with a polyclonal antiserum (Pab) raised against E. leei. Periodic acid/Schiff staining of gels, periodate- and Proteinase K-treated Western blots and Lectin blots were performed to analyse the terminal carbohydrate composition of the parasite’s antigens. Additionally, the cross-reaction of the parasite extracts with a Pab raised against the polar filament of the myxozoan Myxobolus pendula was studied. Both Pabs detected proteic epitopes on antigenic proteins and glycoproteins of E. leei, ranging between 15 and 280 kDa. In particular, 2 glycoproteic bands (15 and 165 kDa), immunoreactive to both Pabs and with glu- cose and mannose moieties, could correspond to common antigens shared among myxozoans. The 165 kDa band also presented galactose, N-acetyl-galactosamine and N-acetyl-glucosamine, pointing to its possible origin on chitin-built spore valves and to its possible involvement in host−parasite interactions. The molecular weight of the 15 kDa glycoproteic antigen matches that of minicollagen, a cnidarian-specific protein of nematocysts with a myxozoan homologue. Several proteases with apparent molecular weights ranging between 43 and 245 kDa were found in zymo- graphies of E. leei extracts, and these may have a potential role in the parasite’s pathogenesis. This is a useful approach for further studies to detect targets for antiparasitic therapy. KEY WORDS: Western blot · Polyclonal antibody · Glycoprotein · Lectin · Protease · Parasite Resale or republication not permitted without written consent of the publisher INTRODUCTION 2012). In this sparid, E. leei provokes a chronic intes- tinal infection with epithelial destruction and intense Intensively cultured fish are susceptible to parasitic inflammatory reaction leading to emaciation, anemia infections, a primary concern for the aquaculture sec- and mortalities (Fleurance et al. 2008, Sitjà-Bobadilla tor (Mennerat et al. 2010). Among fish parasites, the et al. 2008, Estensoro et al. 2011). members of the myxozoan genus Enteromyxum in - Little is known about the antigen composition of fect intestines, mainly of marine fish. They cause this parasite, and this is a key aspect for the under- severe enteritis that results in weight loss, poor feed standing of parasite infectivity and survival in the conversion, delayed growth and even death (Rigos & host. No efficacious treatments are available for en - Katharios 2010, Sitjà-Bobadilla & Palenzuela 2012). tero myxoses (Bermúdez et al. 2006, Golomazou et al. E. leei affects a wide range of hosts (Sitjà-Bobadilla & 2006, Yokoyama & Shirakashi 2007), and thus it is Palenzuela 2012), including gilthead sea bream important to identify potential targets for the devel- (GSB) Sparus aurata, the most important marine fin- opment of chemotherapeutants and vaccines. Previ- fish in Mediterranean aquaculture (APROMAR ous lectin histochemistry studies have shown that the *Email: [email protected] © Inter-Research 2013 · www.int-res.com 150 Dis Aquat Org 106: 149–162, 2013 different Enteromyxum leei stages have different sur- The antigenic characterization of Enteromyxum face-associated carbo hydrate moieties (Redondo & leei is an issue of great importance with little avail- Álvarez-Pellitero 2009). Such terminal sugar re si - able information. Here we probed the reactivity of dues are believed to play a paramount role in host− E. leei antigens with a set of lectins to determine its parasite interactions and may form a protective terminal carbohydrate composition, and with 2 dif- sheath for the parasites that helps them to evade host ferent antibodies. Additionally, the proteolytic activ- recognition (Hicks et al. 2000, Theodoropoulos et al. ity of E. leei antigen preparations was determined. 2001). Therefore, some parasites, such as Trypano - Such information may help to develop further studies soma cruzi (Buscaglia et al. 2006), employ an antigen aiming to select parasite antigens with immuno - variation strategy through modification of N- and O- preventive potential against enteromyxosis. glycosides of glycoepitopes in their surface glycopro- teins (Gagneux & Varki 1999, Knaus & El- Matbouli 2005). In fish, as in all vertebrates, the lectin pathway MATERIALS AND METHODS of the complement system is an ancient first line de - fense mechanism of the innate immune system that Fish and parasite extracts relies on recognition of pathogen-associated glycan epitopes (Sunyer & Lambris 1998, Nakao et al. 2006, Parasite-free and clinically healthy GSB from a Kania et al. 2010). In previous studies, the glyco - commercial fish farm were kept in 5 µm filtered and proteins of some piscine parasites have been studied UV irradiated sea water at temperatures always by lectin blotting (Feng & Woo 1998b, Kim et al. 1999, above 18°C. Some fish were used as control (C) and Muñoz et al. 2000a, Knaus & El-Matbouli 2005). others as recipient fish (R) for Enteromyxum leei Another approach to studying the antigenicity of experimental infections (see Sitjà-Bobadilla et al. myxozoans is the use of polyclonal antibodies (Pabs) 2007, Estensoro et al. 2010). All efforts were made to (Bartholomew et al. 1989, Saulnier & deKinkelin 1996, minimize suffering of the fish used for the experi- Muñoz et al. 1999b, 2000a, Lu et al. 2002, Knaus & El- ments in accordance with national (Royal Decree Matbouli 2005, Zhang et al. 2010). In the present RD1201/2005, for the protection of animals used in study, the antigenic glycoproteins of Enteromyxum scientific experiments) and current European Union leei were analysed using 2 Pabs; one raised against legislation on handling experimental animals. E. leei and another raised against the polar filament C and R fish were starved for 2 d, euthanized by of Myxobolus pendula (Ringuette et al. 2011). The overexposure to MS-222 (Sigma) and bled by caudal latter Pab was chosen to check its possible cross- puncture to avoid sample contamination by blood reaction with E. leei antigens and for its proven cells. Infective status of R intestines was checked by capacity to detect common myxosporean and other light microscopy observation of fresh smears. Intes- cnidarian antigens. tines were opened lengthwise under sterile condi- Parasitic invasion mechanisms imply penetration tions and the mucosa lightly scraped with a scalpel. and colonization of host tissues. Proteolytic enzymes The intestinal scrapings of 7 C and 7 intensively generated by parasites are often involved in such infected R fish were pooled separately, homogenized processes, as studied for the myxozoans Kudoa sp. in sterile HBSS (Gibco-Life Technologies) with an (Martone et al. 1999, Funk et al. 2008), Myxobolus antibacterial and antimycotic mixture (10 000 units cerebralis (Kelley et al. 2004, Dörfler & El-Matbouli ml−1 of penicillin, 10 000 µg ml−1 of streptomycin and 2007) and Sphaerospora dicentrarchi (Muñoz et al. 25 µg ml−1 of Fungizone, ®Gibco-Life Technologies) 2000a), as well as for other piscine parasites (Zuo & using a syringe, and the remaining cell aggregations Woo 1998, Paramá et al. 2004, Piazzón et al. 2011). and debris were retained by a 40 µm cell strainer There is no current knowledge about the mecha- (BD). The parasite/cell suspensions were then cen- nisms that Enteromyxum leei employs to disrupt cell trifuged at 2200 × g (10 min at 4°C) and the pellets junctions between enterocytes, to penetrate and resuspended in lysis buffer (Tris-HCl 0.1 M, MgCl2 invade the intestinal epithelium and to migrate along 0.05 M, 1% Triton X-100, sucrose 0.3 M). Suspen- the digestive tract. Parasite-derived proteinases may sions were then centrifuged at 1100 × g (5 min at 4°C) play an important role in pathogenesis as well as in and the pellet resuspended in ether:HBSS (1:2) before lesion formation and evasion of the host immune a subsequent centrifugation at 2500 × g (5 min at response in enteromyxosis due to E. leei, and thus 4°C). Antigen pellets from R pools contained mainly they may represent targets for antiparasitic chemo - spores and unlysed disporoblasts (about 66% of the therapy (McKerrow et al. 1993). parasite extract) together with some small-sized cel- Estensoro et al.: Enteromyxum leei characterization 151 lular debris, and those from C pools contained intes- Polyclonal antibodies tinal epithelium cellular debris. They were collected separately and washed twice in cold HBSS (2500 × g, The production and characterization of the Pab 5 min at 4°C). raised against Enteromyxum leei (Pab Eleei) is de- Parasites contained in antigen preparations were scribed in a previous work (Estensoro et al. 2013). This counted with a haemocytometer. The protease inhib- antiserum was adsorbed with normal GSB intestinal itor cocktail cOmplete ULTRA Tablets (® Roche Diag- scrapings to avoid background noise due to host cell nostics) was
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