RT Journal Article T1 Genomic characterization and transcription analysis of European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) rtp3 genes. A1 Moreno, Patricia A1 Gémez-Mata, Juan A1 Álvarez-Torres, Daniel A1 García-Rosado, Esther A1 Béjar-Alvarado, Julia A1 Alonso-Sánchez, María del Carmen K1 Agentes antivíricos K1 Lubinas - Genética K1 Lubinas - Inmunología K1 Peces - Inmunología AB Fish RTP3, belonging to the receptor-transporting protein family, display several functions, including a putative antiviral role as virus-responsive gene. In this work, we have identified and characterized two different European sea bass rtp3 genes. In addition, an in vivo transcription analysis in response to LPS, poly I:C and betanodavirus infection (RGNNV genotype) has been performed. The sequence analysis showed that European sea bass displays two rtp3 genes, X1 and X2, composed of two exons and a single intron (1007-bp and 888-bp long, respectively), located within the ORF sequence. The full-length cDNA is 1969 bp for rtp3 X1, and 1491 bp for rtp3 X2. Several ATTTA motifs have been found in the intron sequence of both genes, whereas rtp3 X1 also contains this motif in both untranslated regions. The transcription analyses revealed significant level of rtp3 X2 mRNA in brain and head kidney after LPS and poly I:C inoculation; however, the induction elicited by RGNNV infection was much higher, suggesting an essential role for this protein in controlling NNV infections PB Elsevier YR 2023 FD 2023-10-23 LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/28133 UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/28133 LA eng NO Moreno, P. I., Gémez-Mata, J., Álvarez-Torres, D., García-Rosado, E., Béjar, J., & Alonso, M. C. (2023). Genomic Characterization and transcription analysis of European Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) RTP3 genes. Molecular Immunology, 163, 243-248. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molimm.2023.10.009 NO Funding for open access charge: Universidad de Málaga / CBUA DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga RD 21 ene 2026