: The role of the Toll like receptor 4 (TLR4) is of recognising intracellular and extracellular pathogens and of activating the immune response. This process can be compromised by single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) which might affect the activity of several TLRs. The aim of this study is of ascertaining whether SNPs in the TLR4 of Bubalus bubalis infected by Brucella abortus, compromise the protein functionality. For this purpose, a computational analysis was performed. Next, computational predictions were confirmed by performing genotyping analysis. Finally, NMR-based metabolomics analysis was performed to identify potential biomarkers for brucellosis. The results indicate two SNPs (c. 672 A > C and c. 902 G > C) as risk factor for brucellosis in Bubalus bubalis, and three metabolites (lactate, 3-hydroxybutyrate and acetate) as biological markers for predicting the risk of developing the disease. These metabolites, together with TLR4 structural modifications in the MD2 interaction domain, are a clear signature of the immune system alteration during diverse Gram-negative bacterial infections. This suggests the possibility to extend this study to other pathogens, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis. In conclusion, this study combines multidisciplinary approaches to evaluate the biological and structural effects of SNPs on protein function.

In vivo biological validation of in silico analysis: A novel approach for predicting the effects of TLR4 exon 3 polymorphisms on brucellosis / Gentile, Antonio; Fulgione, Andrea; Auzino, Barbara; Iovane, Valentina; Gallo, Daniela; Garramone, Raffaele; Iaccarino, Nunzia; Randazzo, Antonio; Iovane, Giuseppe; Cuomo, Paola; Capparelli, Rosanna; Iannelli, Domenico. - In: INFECTION GENETICS AND EVOLUTION. - ISSN 1567-1348. - 118:(2024), pp. 105552-105561. [10.1016/j.meegid.2024.105552]

In vivo biological validation of in silico analysis: A novel approach for predicting the effects of TLR4 exon 3 polymorphisms on brucellosis

Gentile, Antonio;Fulgione, Andrea;Auzino, Barbara;Iovane, Valentina;Gallo, Daniela;Garramone, Raffaele;Iaccarino, Nunzia;Randazzo, Antonio;Iovane, Giuseppe;Cuomo, Paola;Capparelli, Rosanna;Iannelli, Domenico
2024

Abstract

: The role of the Toll like receptor 4 (TLR4) is of recognising intracellular and extracellular pathogens and of activating the immune response. This process can be compromised by single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) which might affect the activity of several TLRs. The aim of this study is of ascertaining whether SNPs in the TLR4 of Bubalus bubalis infected by Brucella abortus, compromise the protein functionality. For this purpose, a computational analysis was performed. Next, computational predictions were confirmed by performing genotyping analysis. Finally, NMR-based metabolomics analysis was performed to identify potential biomarkers for brucellosis. The results indicate two SNPs (c. 672 A > C and c. 902 G > C) as risk factor for brucellosis in Bubalus bubalis, and three metabolites (lactate, 3-hydroxybutyrate and acetate) as biological markers for predicting the risk of developing the disease. These metabolites, together with TLR4 structural modifications in the MD2 interaction domain, are a clear signature of the immune system alteration during diverse Gram-negative bacterial infections. This suggests the possibility to extend this study to other pathogens, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis. In conclusion, this study combines multidisciplinary approaches to evaluate the biological and structural effects of SNPs on protein function.
2024
In vivo biological validation of in silico analysis: A novel approach for predicting the effects of TLR4 exon 3 polymorphisms on brucellosis / Gentile, Antonio; Fulgione, Andrea; Auzino, Barbara; Iovane, Valentina; Gallo, Daniela; Garramone, Raffaele; Iaccarino, Nunzia; Randazzo, Antonio; Iovane, Giuseppe; Cuomo, Paola; Capparelli, Rosanna; Iannelli, Domenico. - In: INFECTION GENETICS AND EVOLUTION. - ISSN 1567-1348. - 118:(2024), pp. 105552-105561. [10.1016/j.meegid.2024.105552]
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