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Membranes (Basel) . Characterization of the Role of Extracellular Vesicles Released from Chicken Tracheal Cells in the Antiviral Responses against A

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Membranes (Basel)


. 2021 Dec 31;12(1):53.
doi: 10.3390/membranes12010053.
Characterization of the Role of Extracellular Vesicles Released from Chicken Tracheal Cells in the Antiviral Responses against Avian Influenza Virus


Kelsey O'Dowd[SUP] 1 2 [/SUP], Laura Sánchez[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Jennifer Ben Salem[SUP] 3 4 [/SUP], Francis Beaudry[SUP] 3 4 [/SUP], Neda Barjesteh[SUP] 1 2 [/SUP]



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Abstract

During viral respiratory infections, the innate antiviral response engages a complex network of cells and coordinates the secretion of key antiviral factors, such as cytokines, which requires high levels of regulation and communication. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are particles released from cells that contain an array of biomolecules, including lipids, proteins, and RNAs. The contents of EVs can be influenced by viral infections and may play a role in the regulation of antiviral responses. We hypothesized that the contents of EVs released from chicken tracheal cells are influenced by viral infection and that these EVs regulate the function of other immune cells, such as macrophages. To this end, we characterized the protein profile of EVs during avian influenza virus (AIV) infection and evaluated the impact of EV stimulation on chicken macrophage functions. A total of 140 differentially expressed proteins were identified upon stimulation with various stimuli. These proteins were shown to be involved in immune responses and cell signaling pathways. In addition, we demonstrated that EVs can activate macrophages. These results suggest that EVs play a role in the induction and modulation of antiviral responses during viral respiratory infections in chickens.

Keywords: antiviral responses; avian influenza virus; chicken; chicken tracheal cells; extracellular vesicles; macrophages; proteomics.
 
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