Published in:
01-06-2020 | Brief Report
Production of immunogenic recombinant L1 protein of bovine papillomavirus type 9 causing teat papillomatosis
Authors:
Satoko Watanabe, Tomoyuki Shibahara, Kiyohiko Andoh, Shinichi Hatama, Masaji Mase
Published in:
Archives of Virology
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Issue 6/2020
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Abstract
Bovine papillomavirus type 9 (BPV9) is a causative agent of severe teat papillomatosis. Considering the lack of efficient BPV culture methods, recombinant proteins such as virus-like particles developed through genetic engineering may serve as a useful tool for developing effective vaccines against BPV infection. In this study, we successfully produced immunogenic particles composed of recombinant L1 protein of BPV9 (rBPV9-L1), using a baculovirus expression system. rBPV9-L1-immunized mice produced BPV9-specific IgG, which did not cross-react with BPV type 6, which is another causative agent of teat papillomatosis. Hence, immunogenic rBPV9-L1 is potentially applicable as a vaccine candidate for teat papillomatosis.