Abstract:
Objective Role of traf6 like gene in innate immunity regulation of Procambarus clarkia(Pc-traf6 like) was investigated.
Methods RNAi technology was employed to interfere the expression of Pc-traf6 like gene. Bacterial simulation was performed to determine the changes of apoptosis-related gene expression by real-time quantitative PCR (qRT-PCR).
Result The interference on the gene was effective after 48 h for the subsequent experiments. The interference-induced pro-apoptotic gene Bax, anti-apoptotic gene Bcl 2, and apoptotic protease Caspase 3 were upregulated in varying degrees with the stimulation of Staphylococcus aureus or Edwardsiella ictaluri.
Conclusion After the Pc-traf6 like gene was effectively interfered, the relative expressions of Bax, Bcl 2, and Caspase 3 were upregulated after the P. clarkia was stimulated by either S. aureus or E. ictaluri indicating an involvement of Pc-traf6 like gene in the innate immune response by the regulating apoptosis.