This study aimed to prepare a positive control for RT-qPCR detection of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus genotype 2 (PRRSV-2) by utilizing the property of MS2 phage capsid protein to self-assemble and encapsulate exogenous nucleic acids into armored RNA, and to investigate its stability and RNase resistance. The specific target gene (conserved region of ORF7) of PRRSV-2 was inserted downstream of the PAC site in the pET28a(+)/CP-A recombinant plasmid to construct a recombinant vector. Through prokaryotic expression, ammonium sulfate precipitation, and gel filtration chromatography purification, uniform MS2 virus-like particles (VLPs) with a diameter of 20-28 nm were obtained. Benzonase nuclease digestion and RT-qPCR were used to verify its thermal stability and RNase resistance. The recombinant vector containing MS2 phage capsid protein, PAC site, and PRRSV-2 target gene was successfully constructed. After purification, armored RNA encapsulating the target gene was formed, which was resistant to RNase degradation and stable for 7 days at 37 ℃ under sterile conditions. This armored RNA can serve as a positive control for PRRSV-2 RT-qPCR detection. Compared with traditional synthetic nucleic acids, its advantages include: 1) simulating the nucleic acid state of real viruses and monitoring the entire detection process; 2) strong RNase resistance; 3) intra- and inter-batch coefficients of variation (CV) of <2% among 3 batches; 4) stable storage at 37 ℃ for 7 days. It provides a reliable quality control tool for PRRSV-2 detection.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |