OBJECTIVE To investigate the inhibitory effect of scutellarin on the self-renewal and differentiation of HT-29 cells-derived cancer stem-like cells(HT-29CSC)in vitro and in vivo,and to explore its mechanism.METHODS Th...OBJECTIVE To investigate the inhibitory effect of scutellarin on the self-renewal and differentiation of HT-29 cells-derived cancer stem-like cells(HT-29CSC)in vitro and in vivo,and to explore its mechanism.METHODS The effect of scutellarin on the growth of HT-29CSC was determined by 3D Culture assay.The effect of scutellarin on growth and transformation of HT-29CSC was probed by soft agar colony formation assay.The effect of scutellarin on the differentiation of HT-29CSC was determined by serum induction differentiation assay in vitro.The effects of scutellarin on the expressions of marker gene Lgr5,target gene c-Myc,proliferation gene CK20 and Nanog gene were measured by quantitative real-time RT-PCR.Investigate the effect of scutellarin on the expression of c-Myc,Gli1,and Lgr5 protein by Western blotting.A subcutaneous xenograft model of colon cancer in nude mice was established and administered by intraperitoneal injection.The change of body weight and tumor size of nude mice were observed every two days.Investi⁃gate the effects of scutellarin on the growth of xenograft tumors in nude mice.The expression of CD133,Lgr5,Gli1,Ptch1,c-Myc,Ki67,CK20,Nanog gene in tumors were measured by quantitative real-time RT-PCR.The expression of c-Myc,Gli1,Lgr5,CD133,Ki67 protein were measured by Western blotting.RESULTS Scutellarin can inhibit the growth of HT-29CSC in 3D culture.Compared with the solvent control group,scutellarin can significantly inhibit the growth and transformation and differentiation of HT-29CSC in vitro(P<0.01).The expression levels of marker genes Lgr5,target gene c-Myc,proliferation gene CK20 and Nanog in HT-29CSC were down-regulated by scutellarin.Scutellarin can reduce the expression of c-Myc,Gli1,and Lgr5 protein in HT-29CSC.Scutellarin can inhibit the growth of colon cancer xenografts,lower CD133,Lgr5,Gli1,Ptch1,c-Myc,Ki67,CK20,and Nanog mRNA level of xenograft tumors,reduce the expression of c-Myc,Gli1,Lgr5,CD133,and Ki67 protein of xenograft tumors in nude mice.CONCLUSION Scutellarin,which is the main component of scutellaria barbata,can inhibit the differentiation of HT-29CSC and the mechanism is to inhibit the activity of Hedgehog signaling pathway.展开更多
Background:Cotton is the source of natural fibers globally,fulfilling 90%of the textile industry’s requirements.However,fiber development is a complex biological process comprising four stages.Fiber develops from a s...Background:Cotton is the source of natural fibers globally,fulfilling 90%of the textile industry’s requirements.However,fiber development is a complex biological process comprising four stages.Fiber develops from a single cell,and cell elongation is a vital process in fiber development.Therefore,it is pertinent to understand and exploit mechanisms underlying cell elongation during fiber development.A previous report about cell division control protein 42(CDC-42)with its key role in cell elongation in eukaryotes inspired us to explore its homologs Rho GTPases for understanding of cell elongation during cotton fiber development.Result:We classified 2066 Rho proteins from 8 Gossypium species into 5 and 8 groups within A and D sub-genomes,respectively.Asymmetric evolution of Rho members was observed among five tetraploids.Population fixation statistics between two short and long fiber genotypes identified highly diverged regions encompassing 34 Rho genes in G.hirustum,and 31 of them were retained through further validation by genome wide association analysis(GWAS).Moreover,a weighted gene co-expression network characterized genome-wide expression patteren of Rho genes based on previously published transcriptome data.Twenty Rho genes from five modules were identified as hub genes which were potentially related to fiber development.Interaction networks of 5 Rho genes based on transcriptional abundance and gene ontology(GO)enrichment emphasized the involvement of Rho in cell wall biosynthesis,fatty acid elongation,and other biological processes.Conclusion:Our study characterized the Rho proteins in cotton,provided insights into the cell elongation of cotton fiber and potential application in cotton fiber improvement.展开更多
通过简单的搅拌共混方式制备了磁性氨基功能化的金属有机骨架化合物(MOFs)材料,得到的复合材料磁性和热稳定性良好,比表面积大,被用于不同极性防腐剂(苯甲酸、山梨酸、对羟基苯甲酸丙酯和对羟基苯甲酸丁酯)的萃取。优化磁固相萃取及解...通过简单的搅拌共混方式制备了磁性氨基功能化的金属有机骨架化合物(MOFs)材料,得到的复合材料磁性和热稳定性良好,比表面积大,被用于不同极性防腐剂(苯甲酸、山梨酸、对羟基苯甲酸丙酯和对羟基苯甲酸丁酯)的萃取。优化磁固相萃取及解吸条件后,将解吸液引入高效液相色谱-紫外检测分析仪器,采用Purospher~? STAR LP C18色谱柱(250 mm×4.6 mm, 5μm)分离,以甲醇-10 mmol/L醋酸铵水溶液(50∶50, v/v)为流动相进行梯度洗脱。结果表明,目标防腐剂的检出限为0.51~1.89μg/L;苏打水、维生素饮料和方便面面饼中目标防腐剂的加标回收率为72.2%~109%。该方法简单快速,准确可靠,适用于饮料和食品中不同极性防腐剂的分析,为食品安全及质量监控提供了有效的技术有段。展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(8157381381173598)+1 种基金Excellent Talent Program of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine(YXRC2019002)Fund of Scientific Research Innovation Team Construction in Sichuan Provincial University(18TD0017)
文摘OBJECTIVE To investigate the inhibitory effect of scutellarin on the self-renewal and differentiation of HT-29 cells-derived cancer stem-like cells(HT-29CSC)in vitro and in vivo,and to explore its mechanism.METHODS The effect of scutellarin on the growth of HT-29CSC was determined by 3D Culture assay.The effect of scutellarin on growth and transformation of HT-29CSC was probed by soft agar colony formation assay.The effect of scutellarin on the differentiation of HT-29CSC was determined by serum induction differentiation assay in vitro.The effects of scutellarin on the expressions of marker gene Lgr5,target gene c-Myc,proliferation gene CK20 and Nanog gene were measured by quantitative real-time RT-PCR.Investigate the effect of scutellarin on the expression of c-Myc,Gli1,and Lgr5 protein by Western blotting.A subcutaneous xenograft model of colon cancer in nude mice was established and administered by intraperitoneal injection.The change of body weight and tumor size of nude mice were observed every two days.Investi⁃gate the effects of scutellarin on the growth of xenograft tumors in nude mice.The expression of CD133,Lgr5,Gli1,Ptch1,c-Myc,Ki67,CK20,Nanog gene in tumors were measured by quantitative real-time RT-PCR.The expression of c-Myc,Gli1,Lgr5,CD133,Ki67 protein were measured by Western blotting.RESULTS Scutellarin can inhibit the growth of HT-29CSC in 3D culture.Compared with the solvent control group,scutellarin can significantly inhibit the growth and transformation and differentiation of HT-29CSC in vitro(P<0.01).The expression levels of marker genes Lgr5,target gene c-Myc,proliferation gene CK20 and Nanog in HT-29CSC were down-regulated by scutellarin.Scutellarin can reduce the expression of c-Myc,Gli1,and Lgr5 protein in HT-29CSC.Scutellarin can inhibit the growth of colon cancer xenografts,lower CD133,Lgr5,Gli1,Ptch1,c-Myc,Ki67,CK20,and Nanog mRNA level of xenograft tumors,reduce the expression of c-Myc,Gli1,Lgr5,CD133,and Ki67 protein of xenograft tumors in nude mice.CONCLUSION Scutellarin,which is the main component of scutellaria barbata,can inhibit the differentiation of HT-29CSC and the mechanism is to inhibit the activity of Hedgehog signaling pathway.
基金supported by Funds of the National Key Research and Development Program(2016YFD0101006,2018YFD0100402)National Natural Science Foundation of China(31621005 and 31901581)Central Public-interest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund(1610162021013).
文摘Background:Cotton is the source of natural fibers globally,fulfilling 90%of the textile industry’s requirements.However,fiber development is a complex biological process comprising four stages.Fiber develops from a single cell,and cell elongation is a vital process in fiber development.Therefore,it is pertinent to understand and exploit mechanisms underlying cell elongation during fiber development.A previous report about cell division control protein 42(CDC-42)with its key role in cell elongation in eukaryotes inspired us to explore its homologs Rho GTPases for understanding of cell elongation during cotton fiber development.Result:We classified 2066 Rho proteins from 8 Gossypium species into 5 and 8 groups within A and D sub-genomes,respectively.Asymmetric evolution of Rho members was observed among five tetraploids.Population fixation statistics between two short and long fiber genotypes identified highly diverged regions encompassing 34 Rho genes in G.hirustum,and 31 of them were retained through further validation by genome wide association analysis(GWAS).Moreover,a weighted gene co-expression network characterized genome-wide expression patteren of Rho genes based on previously published transcriptome data.Twenty Rho genes from five modules were identified as hub genes which were potentially related to fiber development.Interaction networks of 5 Rho genes based on transcriptional abundance and gene ontology(GO)enrichment emphasized the involvement of Rho in cell wall biosynthesis,fatty acid elongation,and other biological processes.Conclusion:Our study characterized the Rho proteins in cotton,provided insights into the cell elongation of cotton fiber and potential application in cotton fiber improvement.
文摘通过简单的搅拌共混方式制备了磁性氨基功能化的金属有机骨架化合物(MOFs)材料,得到的复合材料磁性和热稳定性良好,比表面积大,被用于不同极性防腐剂(苯甲酸、山梨酸、对羟基苯甲酸丙酯和对羟基苯甲酸丁酯)的萃取。优化磁固相萃取及解吸条件后,将解吸液引入高效液相色谱-紫外检测分析仪器,采用Purospher~? STAR LP C18色谱柱(250 mm×4.6 mm, 5μm)分离,以甲醇-10 mmol/L醋酸铵水溶液(50∶50, v/v)为流动相进行梯度洗脱。结果表明,目标防腐剂的检出限为0.51~1.89μg/L;苏打水、维生素饮料和方便面面饼中目标防腐剂的加标回收率为72.2%~109%。该方法简单快速,准确可靠,适用于饮料和食品中不同极性防腐剂的分析,为食品安全及质量监控提供了有效的技术有段。
