China Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Medicine ›› 2025, Vol. 52 ›› Issue (7): 3440-3448.doi: 10.16431/j.cnki.1671-7236.2025.07.042

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Study on the Regulation of Cross-endothelial Lymphocytes of Shuanghuanglian Against Avian Influenza Virus

ZHANG Zhaohui1, SUN Zhigang1,2, MU Xiang1, FENG Bo1, LIANG Hongwei2, LIU Xiaoye1,2, ZHANG Qian1,2   

  1. 1. Animal Science and Technology College, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China;
    2. Beijing Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
  • Revised:2024-11-28 Online:2025-07-05 Published:2025-07-01

Abstract: 【Objective】 The experiment aimed to explore the mechanism of Shuanghuanglian (SHL) in regulating cross-endothelial lymphocytes against H9N2 subtype Avian influenza virus (AIV) infection,and provide new ideas and theoretical basis for the research and development of traditional Chinese medicines against Influenza virus. 【Method】 The drug toxicity of SHL-containing medium with different concentrations and action time on rat pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells (rPMVECs) was detected by MTT assay,and appropriate drug concentrations and time were screened. The effect of SHL on the replication dynamics of the H9N2 subtype avian influenza virus (H9N2 subtype AIV) in rPMVECs was investigated.The various indicators of rat peripheral lymphocyte proliferation capacity,including lymphocyte concentration,FBS concentration,and incubation time were optimized.On this basis,a Transwell co-culture system was established between rPMVECs and lymphocytes.rPMVECs were inoculated into the upper chamber and divided into six groups:Virus group,Particle group,Virus+SHL group,Particle+SHL group,EC group,and Blank group,and lymphocytes were inoculated.After incubation of H9N2 subtype AIV with cross-endothelial lymphocytes and subsequent inoculation on MDCK cells,the antiviral effect of SHL was evaluated by assessing the number of dead MDCK cells and the amount of live virus in the supernatant. 【Result】 No significant cytopathic effects were observed in rPMVECs co-cultured with ≤100 μg/mL concentration of SHL for 24 h.SHL exhibited strong inhibitory effects on H9N2 AIV proliferation when co-cultured with virus-infected rPMVECs at a concentration of 100 μg/mL for 24 h.The number of dead MDCK cells and the amount of live virus in the Particle group were significantly lower than those in Virus group (P<0.05).The number of dead MDCK cells and the amount of live virus in the Virus+SHL group were significantly lower than those in EC group and Virus group(P<0.05). 【Conclusion】 SHL played a crucial role in protecting the host from H9N2 subtype AIV by maintaining the integrity of endothelial cells and activating their recruitment of lymphocytes to exert immune effects,thereby reducing viral load and exerting antiviral effects.

Key words: Shanghuanglian (SHL); H9N2 subtype AIV; rPMVECs; lymphocytes

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