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ArticleBMC veterinary research2025

Preparation and immunogenicity studies of NvIBDV VP2-ferritin nanoparticles.

Shimin Gao, Xinrui Zhou, Xinya Li, Liezhu Luo, Kun Yang, Yunzhen Huang, Yun Bao, Xingchen Wu, Yanna Guo, Junping Li and 5 more

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Shimin Gao *College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, 030801, China.
Xinrui Zhou *College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, 030801, China.
Xinya LiCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, 030801, China.
Liezhu LuoCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, 030801, China.
Kun YangCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, 030801, China.
Yunzhen HuangInstitute of Animal Health, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510640, China.
Yun BaoCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, 030801, China.
Xingchen WuCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, 030801, China.
Yanna GuoCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, 030801, China.
Junping LiCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, 030801, China.
Yuanmeng ShaoCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, 030801, China.
Longlong WangCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, 030801, China.
Zhe LiuCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, 030801, China.
Minhua SunInstitute of Animal Health, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510640, China. smh2002smh@163.com.
Libin LiangCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, 030801, China. lianglibin@sxau.edu.cn.

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Abstract

backgroundInfectious bursal disease (IBD), caused by infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV), is a highly contagious disease that is prevalent worldwide and poses a significant threat to the poultry industry. While commercially available vaccines are used for prevention, IBD outbreaks remain frequent.

objectiveThe continuous mutation of virulent strains and their ability to evade traditional vaccine protection complicate IBD control, which necessitates the development of novel vaccines and a deeper understanding of viral mutation mechanisms.

methodUtilizing the self-assembly capability of ferritin (Fe), the hypervariable region (HVR) protein of a novel variant IBDV (NvIBDV) VP2 was displayed on the ferritin shell, forming regular nanoparticles. The full-length NvIBDV VP2 protein and the NvIBDV VP2-HVR-Fe fusion protein were prokaryotically expressed in E. coli and purified to prepare a VP2 protein vaccine and a VP2-Fe nanoparticle vaccine. An inactivated NvIBDV vaccine served as a control for evaluating immunogenicity and protection.

resultsRecombinant prokaryotic expression vectors pET-VP2-Fe (encoding VP2-HVR-Fe) and pET-VP2 (encoding full-length VP2) were successfully constructed. Soluble VP2-Fe and VP2 proteins were expressed and purified. Electron microscopy confirmed the formation of a cage-like nanoparticle structure for VP2-Fe. Immunization of SPF chickens with NvIBDV VP2-Fe nanoparticles induced a robust immune response characterized by high antibody titers and a significantly high protection rate against viral challenge.

conclusionThe successfully constructed recombinant subunit nanoparticle vaccine, which displays the NvIBDV VP2 HVR on ferritin, effectively increased the antibody titer and provided superior immune protection. This approach offers a feasible strategy for developing novel IBDV subunit vaccines.

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Birnaviridae InfectionsFerritinsInfectious bursal disease virusNanoparticlesPoultry DiseasesViral Structural ProteinsViral VaccinesAnimalsAntibodies, ViralChickensImmunogenicity, VaccineAntibodies, ViralFerritinsViral Structural ProteinsViral VaccinesVP2 protein, infectious bursal disease virusFerritinInfectious bursal disease virusNanoparticlesNovel mutant strainSubunit vaccine

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