China Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Medicine ›› 2026, Vol. 53 ›› Issue (2): 959-972.doi: 10.16431/j.cnki.1671-7236.2026.02.040

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Whole Genome Amplification and Phylogenetic Analysis of Duck Astrovirus Type 1 Xinyang Strain

ZHANG Min1,2(), LI Yingxiao1,2(), ZHANG Lulu1, HE Shuhai1,2, QU Zhehui1,2, QIN Dongsheng3, LIU Jicheng1,2, JIAO Fengchao1,2()   

  1. 1.Xinyang Agricultural and Forestry University,Xinyang 464000,China
    2.Engineering Technology Research Center for Waterfowl Resources Development and Utilization and Epidemic Disease Prevention and Control of Henan Province,Xinyang 464000,China
    3.Henan Gujia Food Co. ,Ltd. ,Xinyang 464000,China
  • Revised:2025-06-11 Online:2026-02-20 Published:2026-01-27
  • Contact: LI Yingxiao, JIAO Fengchao E-mail:xyzhangmin629@163.com;liyingxiao81@163.com;fengchaojiao@163.com

Abstract:

Objective This study aimed to investigate the evolution characteristics of complete genome of Duck astrovirus type 1 (DAstV1) in Xinyang region,and provide a genomic reference for future studies on its epidemiology, genetic evolution,and pathogenicity. Method Clinical samples from diseased ducks submitted by a commercial farm were screened by PCR/RT-PCR for twelve common avian viruses, including Fowl adenovirus, Avian astrovirus and Duck hepatitis A virus. Liver tissues were collected, sterilized, and inoculated into 10-day-old SPF duck embryos via the yolk-sac route, and passaged four times. Allantoic fluid from each passage was tested for DAstV by RT-PCR. The isolated virus was subjected to whole genome sequencing, and the nucleotide sequences of the ORF1aORF1b and ORF2 genes, as well as the amino acid variation sites of their encoded proteins, were analyzed and compared. Result Avian astrovirus was detected in the clinical samples. DAstV1 was consistently positive in allantoic fluids from the 1st to 4th passage duck embryos. The isolate was designated HN24XY06. All fourth-passage embryos died following inoculation, exhibiting poor development and subcutaneous hemorrhage. The genome of HN24XY06 was 7 755 nt in length and contained three open reading frames: ORF1a, ORF1b, and ORF2. Sequence alignment and phylogenetic analysis showed that HN24XY06 belonged to DAstV1 strain and was closely related to the Shandong isolates DAstV-SDZZ and DAstV-SDWF. Sequence analysis of the amino acid sites of the ORF1a, ORF1b and ORF2 proteins showed that these proteins had mutations to varying degrees, mainly in the amino acid sequence encoded by ORF1a. Conclusion A strain of DAstV1 was successfully isolated in this study, thereby enriching the molecular epidemiological data of DAstV1 in Xinyang region and providing a solid foundation for further investigations into its pathogenic mechanisms.

Key words: Duck astrovirus type 1 (DAstV1); virus isolation and identification; whole genome amplification; phylogenetic analysis

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