Understanding the genetic and metabolic elements that impact meat quality is crucial to improving production and meeting consumer demands in the beef sector.Differences in meat quality among various muscle areas in be...Understanding the genetic and metabolic elements that impact meat quality is crucial to improving production and meeting consumer demands in the beef sector.Differences in meat quality among various muscle areas in beef cattle can impact pricing in the market.Despite progress in genomics,the specific genes and metabolites that affect meat quality characteristics in Qinchuan cattle remain inadequately understood.Therefore,this study aims to evaluate the meat quality characteristics of four specific muscle locations(tenderloin,striploin,high rib,and ribeye muscles)in Qinchuan bulls,including 10 traits(total protein content(TPC),intramuscular fat(IMF),non-esterified fatty acid(NEFA),meat color(L*,a*,and b*),shear force(SF),cooking loss(CL),pH0,and pH24).This experiment uses transcriptome,metabolome sequencing,and sophisticated analytical methodologies such as weighted gene co-expression network analysis(WGCNA)and protein–protein interaction networks(PPI)to identify the key genes and metabolites associated with specific traits.The findings highlight three notable genes(NDUFAB1,NDUFA12,and NDUFB7)linked to intramuscular fat(IMF),three key genes(CSRP3,ACAA3,and ACADVL)correlated with non-esterified fatty acids(NEFA),and one crucial gene(CREBBP)influencing meat color.In conclusion,this investigation offers a new perspective on the differences in bovine muscle locations and contributes to the molecular understanding of bovine meat quality.Future research endeavors could delve deeper into the identified genes and pathways to enhance beef cattle’s quality and yield.展开更多
目的探讨骨坏死康复丸治疗激素性股骨头坏死(Steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head,SONFH)的主要药理学基础和作用机制。方法通过中药系统药理学数据库与分析平台(Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Dat...目的探讨骨坏死康复丸治疗激素性股骨头坏死(Steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head,SONFH)的主要药理学基础和作用机制。方法通过中药系统药理学数据库与分析平台(Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform,TCMSP)等数据库对骨坏死康复丸的有效成分和靶点进行筛选。基于人类在线孟德尔遗传数据库(Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man,OMIM)和GeneCards数据库筛选SONFH的靶点。采用加权基因共表达网络分析(Weighted gene co-expression network analysis,WGCNA)对SONFH基因模块和枢纽基因进行鉴定。取三者的交集,获得骨坏死康复丸治疗SONFH的潜在靶点,并利用Cytoscape软件构建的“活性成分-靶点”网络筛选关键活性成分;然后,利用STRING数据库构建蛋白相互作用网络,筛选关键靶点。进行基因组百科全书(Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes,KEGG)信号通路富集分析,探索“关键活性成分-关键靶点-关键信号通路”之间的关系。最后,进行了关键活性成分与关键靶点的分子对接,并使用SONFH大鼠模型进行实验验证。结果得到骨坏死康复丸的146个化合物和相应的346个靶点,获得了4187个SONFH靶点。此外,基于WGCNA筛选出SONFH的12个基因模块和2556个枢纽基因,得到槲皮素、木犀草素和山柰酚是骨坏死康复丸治疗SONFH的关键活性成分,涉及PI3K/AKT等多条信号通路。分子对接显示关键活性成分与关键靶点之间存在较好的结合活性。动物实验结果证明骨坏死康复丸可通过上调AKT1、PI3K、RUNX2,下调Caspase-3和IL-6的表达改善骨生物学改变(P<0.01),验证了网络药理学部分预测结果。结论通过网络药理学和动物实验分析了骨坏死康复丸治疗SONFH的潜在作用机制,可为进一步研究其药理基础和靶点提供参考。展开更多
基金supported by the Science and Technology Special Project of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs,China(19211178)the National Beef and Yak Industrial Technology System,China(CARS-37)+1 种基金the Shaanxi Livestock and Poultry Breeding Double-chain Fusion Key Project,China(2022GD-TSLD-46-0102)the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi Province,China(2022NY-050 and 2022ZDLNY01-01)。
文摘Understanding the genetic and metabolic elements that impact meat quality is crucial to improving production and meeting consumer demands in the beef sector.Differences in meat quality among various muscle areas in beef cattle can impact pricing in the market.Despite progress in genomics,the specific genes and metabolites that affect meat quality characteristics in Qinchuan cattle remain inadequately understood.Therefore,this study aims to evaluate the meat quality characteristics of four specific muscle locations(tenderloin,striploin,high rib,and ribeye muscles)in Qinchuan bulls,including 10 traits(total protein content(TPC),intramuscular fat(IMF),non-esterified fatty acid(NEFA),meat color(L*,a*,and b*),shear force(SF),cooking loss(CL),pH0,and pH24).This experiment uses transcriptome,metabolome sequencing,and sophisticated analytical methodologies such as weighted gene co-expression network analysis(WGCNA)and protein–protein interaction networks(PPI)to identify the key genes and metabolites associated with specific traits.The findings highlight three notable genes(NDUFAB1,NDUFA12,and NDUFB7)linked to intramuscular fat(IMF),three key genes(CSRP3,ACAA3,and ACADVL)correlated with non-esterified fatty acids(NEFA),and one crucial gene(CREBBP)influencing meat color.In conclusion,this investigation offers a new perspective on the differences in bovine muscle locations and contributes to the molecular understanding of bovine meat quality.Future research endeavors could delve deeper into the identified genes and pathways to enhance beef cattle’s quality and yield.
文摘目的探讨骨坏死康复丸治疗激素性股骨头坏死(Steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head,SONFH)的主要药理学基础和作用机制。方法通过中药系统药理学数据库与分析平台(Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform,TCMSP)等数据库对骨坏死康复丸的有效成分和靶点进行筛选。基于人类在线孟德尔遗传数据库(Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man,OMIM)和GeneCards数据库筛选SONFH的靶点。采用加权基因共表达网络分析(Weighted gene co-expression network analysis,WGCNA)对SONFH基因模块和枢纽基因进行鉴定。取三者的交集,获得骨坏死康复丸治疗SONFH的潜在靶点,并利用Cytoscape软件构建的“活性成分-靶点”网络筛选关键活性成分;然后,利用STRING数据库构建蛋白相互作用网络,筛选关键靶点。进行基因组百科全书(Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes,KEGG)信号通路富集分析,探索“关键活性成分-关键靶点-关键信号通路”之间的关系。最后,进行了关键活性成分与关键靶点的分子对接,并使用SONFH大鼠模型进行实验验证。结果得到骨坏死康复丸的146个化合物和相应的346个靶点,获得了4187个SONFH靶点。此外,基于WGCNA筛选出SONFH的12个基因模块和2556个枢纽基因,得到槲皮素、木犀草素和山柰酚是骨坏死康复丸治疗SONFH的关键活性成分,涉及PI3K/AKT等多条信号通路。分子对接显示关键活性成分与关键靶点之间存在较好的结合活性。动物实验结果证明骨坏死康复丸可通过上调AKT1、PI3K、RUNX2,下调Caspase-3和IL-6的表达改善骨生物学改变(P<0.01),验证了网络药理学部分预测结果。结论通过网络药理学和动物实验分析了骨坏死康复丸治疗SONFH的潜在作用机制,可为进一步研究其药理基础和靶点提供参考。
文摘目的:基于加权基因共表达网络分析(weighted gene co-expression network analysis,WGCNA)联合网络药理学方法探讨益髓生血胶囊治疗肝细胞癌(hepatocellular carcinoma,HCC)的分子机制,筛选肝细胞癌潜在预后标志物。方法:采用中药系统药理学数据库与分析平台(traditional Chinese medicine systems pharmacology database and analysis platform,TCMSP)筛选益髓生血胶囊有效成分对应靶点;从TCGA数据库下载HCC及癌旁组织基因芯片,通过“Limma”包筛选差异基因;使用WGCNA包通过TCGA数据库中HCC的基因表达数据图谱构建基因共表达网络,筛选与临床性状相关基因模块;对益髓生血胶囊调控基因、HCC差异基因、模块基因取交集;使用Cytoscape构建药物-靶点-疾病网络,对交集基因进行基因本体论(gene ontology,Go)和京都基因与基因组百科全书(kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes,KEGG)通路富集分析;使用STRING数据库构建交集基因间的蛋白-蛋白互作(protein-protein interactions,PPI)网络;根据最大团中心性(maximal clique centrality,MCC)评分对前10个基因与HCC的预后进行探索,进一步分析以获得HCC潜在标志物。结果:共获得益髓生血胶囊438个有效成分对应靶点;从TCGA数据库共获得374个肿瘤样本和50个正常样本,Limma包共筛选出2703个差异基因;WGCNA筛选出1922个与正常组织相关的基因,交集基因共26个,主要富集于细胞衰老、细胞周期、乙肝、p53信号通路、多种癌症、IL-17等信号通路;26个交集基因中,7个基因的高表达与肝癌患者的较差总生存率(overall survival,OS)/无病生存率(disease free survival,DFS)具有显著差异(P<0.05)。结论:益髓生血胶囊治疗HCC的作用机制复杂,主要涉及细胞衰老、细胞周期、乙肝、p53信号通路、多种癌症、IL-17等信号通路,其主要作用成分可能与榭皮素、木草素、芦荟大黄素、芒柄花素等有关。BIRC5、CCNA2、CCNB1、CDK1、CHEK1、E2F1、TOP2A等7个基因可能为HCC的潜在预后生物标志物。