Grapevine is one of the most economically important crops worldwide.However,the previous versions of the grapevine reference genome tipically consist of thousands of fragments with missing centromeres and telomeres,li...Grapevine is one of the most economically important crops worldwide.However,the previous versions of the grapevine reference genome tipically consist of thousands of fragments with missing centromeres and telomeres,limiting the accessibility of the repetitive sequences,the centromeric and telomeric regions,and the study of inheritance of important agronomic traits in these regions.Here,we assembled a telomere-to-telomere(T2T)gap-free reference genome for the cultivar PN40024 using PacBio HiFi long reads.The T2T reference genome(PN_T2T)is 69 Mb longer with 9018 more genes identified than the 12X.v0 version.We annotated 67%repetitive sequences,19 centromeres and 36 telomeres,and incorporated gene annotations of previous versions into the PN_T2T assembly.We detected a total of 377 gene clusters,which showed associations with complex traits,such as aroma and disease resistance.Even though PN40024 derives from nine generations of selfing,we still found nine genomic hotspots of heterozygous sites associated with biological processes,such as the oxidation–reduction process and protein phosphorylation.The fully annotated complete reference genome therefore constitutes an important resource for grapevine genetic studies and breeding programs.展开更多
Schisandrin B(Sch B)is a monomer with anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects,which are isolated from the plant Schisandra chinensis(Turcz)Baillon.We investigated the anti-gastric cancer(GC)effects of Sch B and its ...Schisandrin B(Sch B)is a monomer with anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects,which are isolated from the plant Schisandra chinensis(Turcz)Baillon.We investigated the anti-gastric cancer(GC)effects of Sch B and its underlying molecular mechanisms.The Cell Counting Kit-8 assay was used to determine the effects of Sch B on the viability of GC and normal cell lines.Hoechst/propidium iodide staining and flow cytometry were used to assess the apoptosis induction of Sch B.Western blotting was used to evaluate the effects of Sch B on downstream apoptotic proteins.The DCFH-DA fluorescent probe was used to assess the regulatory effects of Sch B on reactive oxygen species(ROS)levels and related signaling pathways in GC cells.The results showed that Sch B could regulate the phosphorylation level of mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK)by upregulating ROS accumulation in gastric cancer cells,and then reduce the expression of nuclear factor kappa B(NF-κB)and phosphorylated transcription 3(p-STAT3).In addition,Sch B downregulated the cell cycle proteins cyclin-dependent kinase 2/4/6 and cyclin D1/E,and arrested cells in the G0/G1 phase.Moreover,it also inhibited cell migration,which was reversed with Nacetylcysteine pretreatment.In summary,Sch B has killing effects on GC cells by upregulating the production of intracellular ROS and regulating the MAPK/STAT3/NF-κB signaling pathway,leading to the migration arrest and apoptosis of GC cells.展开更多
Marine collagen peptides(MCPs)are natural products prepared by hydrolyzing marine collagen protein through a variety of chemical methods or enzymes.MCPs have a range of structures and biological activities and are wid...Marine collagen peptides(MCPs)are natural products prepared by hydrolyzing marine collagen protein through a variety of chemical methods or enzymes.MCPs have a range of structures and biological activities and are widely present in marine species.MCPs also have a small molecular weight,are easily modified,and absorbed by the body.These properties have attracted great interest from researchers studying antioxidant,anti-tumor,and anti-aging activities.MCPs of specific molecular weights have significant anti-tumor activity and no toxic side effects.Thus,MCPs have the potential use as anti-cancer adjuvant drugs.Free radicals produced by oxidation are closely related to human aging,cancer,arteriosclerosis,and other diseases,but their relationship with cancer is not well known.In this review,we focus on the antioxidant properties of MCPs in the treatment of cancer,highlighting their antioxidant molecular structure and potential for clinical practice.展开更多
In recent years,with the continuous development of the medicinal value of valepotriate and the great attention of scholars.The traditional extraction and purification process can no longer meet the current market stan...In recent years,with the continuous development of the medicinal value of valepotriate and the great attention of scholars.The traditional extraction and purification process can no longer meet the current market standards and needs.The modern technology of valepotriate is of great significance to its application and development.This paper reviews the extraction and purification process,molding process and pharmacological activity of valepotriate,providing a theoretical basis for the research and application of valepotriate.展开更多
Amentoflavone(AMF)is a natural active substance extracted from Chinese herbal medicine Selaginella tamariscina,and has good anti-inflammatory,antitumor,hypoglycemic and neuroprotective pharmacological effects.This pap...Amentoflavone(AMF)is a natural active substance extracted from Chinese herbal medicine Selaginella tamariscina,and has good anti-inflammatory,antitumor,hypoglycemic and neuroprotective pharmacological effects.This paper reviews the pharmacological action and mechanism of AMF,in order to lay a theoretical foundation for in-depth research and drug development of AMF.展开更多
Arctigenin has a variety of pharmacological effects,such as anti-inflammatory,anti-tumor,antiviral and hypoglycemic.In this paper,the pharmacological effects and mechanisms of arctigenin were reviewed,in order to prov...Arctigenin has a variety of pharmacological effects,such as anti-inflammatory,anti-tumor,antiviral and hypoglycemic.In this paper,the pharmacological effects and mechanisms of arctigenin were reviewed,in order to provide a theoretical basis for further research and development of arctigenin.展开更多
BACKGROUND Patients with colorectal cancer(CRC)are prone to stress ulcer after laparoscopic surgery.The analysis of risk factors for stress ulcer(SU)in patients with CRC is important to reduce mortality and improve pa...BACKGROUND Patients with colorectal cancer(CRC)are prone to stress ulcer after laparoscopic surgery.The analysis of risk factors for stress ulcer(SU)in patients with CRC is important to reduce mortality and improve patient prognosis.AIM To identify risk factors for SU after laparoscopic surgery for CRC,and develop a nomogram model to predict the risk of SU in these patients.METHODS The clinical data of 135 patients with CRC who underwent laparoscopic surgery between November 2021 and June 2022 were reviewed retrospectively.They were divided into two categories depending on the presence of SUs:The SU group(n=23)and the non-SU group(n=112).Univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis were used to screen for factors associated with postoperative SU in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery,and a risk factor-based nomogram model was built based on these risk factors.By plotting the model's receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve and calibration curve,a Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness of fit test was performed.RESULTS Among the 135 patients with CRC,23 patients had postoperative SU,with an incidence of 17.04%.The SU group had higher levels of heat shock protein(HSP)70,HSP90,and gastrin(GAS)than the non-SU group.Age,lymph node metastasis,HSP70,HSP90,and GAS levels were statistically different between the two groups,but other indicators were not statistically different.Logistic regression analysis showed that age≥65 years,lymph node metastasis,and increased levels of HSP70,HSP90 and GAS were all risk factors for postoperative SU in patients with CRC(P<0.05).According to these five risk factors,the area under the ROC curve for the nomogram model was 0.988(95%CI:0.971-1.0);the calibration curve demonstrated excellent agreement between predicted and actual probabilities,and the Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness of fit test revealed that the difference was not statistically significant(χ2=0.753,P=0.999),suggesting that the nomogram model had good discrimination,calibration,and stability.CONCLUSION Patients with CRC aged≥65 years,with lymph node metastasis and elevated HSP70,HSP90,GAS levels,are prone to post-laparoscopic surgery SU.Our nomogram model shows good predictive value.展开更多
Bullatine G has many biological effects such as anti-inflammatory,anti-anxiety,anti-tumor,anti-arrhythmia and anti-heart failure effect.In order to provide a theoretical basis for the further study and clinical applic...Bullatine G has many biological effects such as anti-inflammatory,anti-anxiety,anti-tumor,anti-arrhythmia and anti-heart failure effect.In order to provide a theoretical basis for the further study and clinical application of bullatine G,this article reviews the biological activity of bullatine G in recent years.展开更多
Daphnoretin,belonging to coumarin compounds,is the main active ingredient of Wikstroemia indica,and has anti-inflammatory,anti-depression,anti-tumor and other pharmacological activities.This article reviews the extrac...Daphnoretin,belonging to coumarin compounds,is the main active ingredient of Wikstroemia indica,and has anti-inflammatory,anti-depression,anti-tumor and other pharmacological activities.This article reviews the extraction and purification process,content determination methods and pharmacological activity of daphnoretin,in order to provide a theoretical reference for optimization of purification process,improvement of content determination technique and further clinical application of daphnoretin.展开更多
Madecassoside is a natural active component extracted from Centella asiatica.In recent years,a large number of studies have reported that madecassoside has a variety of biological activities,such as anticancer,anti-in...Madecassoside is a natural active component extracted from Centella asiatica.In recent years,a large number of studies have reported that madecassoside has a variety of biological activities,such as anticancer,anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects,prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases,nerve damage,visceral damage and arthritis,and other pharmacological effects.In this paper,the pharmacological action and mechanism of madecassoside were reviewed to provide a theoretical basis for further research of madecassoside and drug development.展开更多
At present,the purification process of zeaxanthin mainly includes organic solvent extraction,ultrasonic-assisted extraction and enzyme extraction,and the content determination technology mainly includes ultraviolet-sp...At present,the purification process of zeaxanthin mainly includes organic solvent extraction,ultrasonic-assisted extraction and enzyme extraction,and the content determination technology mainly includes ultraviolet-spectrophotometry and high performance liquid chromatography.In this paper,the purification process and content determination technology of zeaxanthin in recent years are reviewed in order to provide ideas and theoretical basis for further research and application of zeaxanthin.展开更多
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Fund for Excellent Young Scientists Fund Program(Overseas)to Y.Z.,the National Key Research and Development Program of China(grant 2019YFA0906200)the Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program(CAAS-ZDRW202101)+1 种基金the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(grant KQTD2016113010482651)the BMBF-funded de.
文摘Grapevine is one of the most economically important crops worldwide.However,the previous versions of the grapevine reference genome tipically consist of thousands of fragments with missing centromeres and telomeres,limiting the accessibility of the repetitive sequences,the centromeric and telomeric regions,and the study of inheritance of important agronomic traits in these regions.Here,we assembled a telomere-to-telomere(T2T)gap-free reference genome for the cultivar PN40024 using PacBio HiFi long reads.The T2T reference genome(PN_T2T)is 69 Mb longer with 9018 more genes identified than the 12X.v0 version.We annotated 67%repetitive sequences,19 centromeres and 36 telomeres,and incorporated gene annotations of previous versions into the PN_T2T assembly.We detected a total of 377 gene clusters,which showed associations with complex traits,such as aroma and disease resistance.Even though PN40024 derives from nine generations of selfing,we still found nine genomic hotspots of heterozygous sites associated with biological processes,such as the oxidation–reduction process and protein phosphorylation.The fully annotated complete reference genome therefore constitutes an important resource for grapevine genetic studies and breeding programs.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[Grant No.82060118]the Research Program of Science and Technology at Universities of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region[Grant No.NJZY20203]+3 种基金the Program for Young Talents of Chifeng University[Grant No.CFXYYT2202]the Central Government Supports Local College Reform and Development Fund Talent Training Projects[Grant No.2020GSP16]the Heilongjiang Touyan Innovation Team Program[Grant No.2019HTY078]the Project for Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University[Grant No.XDB202012].
文摘Schisandrin B(Sch B)is a monomer with anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects,which are isolated from the plant Schisandra chinensis(Turcz)Baillon.We investigated the anti-gastric cancer(GC)effects of Sch B and its underlying molecular mechanisms.The Cell Counting Kit-8 assay was used to determine the effects of Sch B on the viability of GC and normal cell lines.Hoechst/propidium iodide staining and flow cytometry were used to assess the apoptosis induction of Sch B.Western blotting was used to evaluate the effects of Sch B on downstream apoptotic proteins.The DCFH-DA fluorescent probe was used to assess the regulatory effects of Sch B on reactive oxygen species(ROS)levels and related signaling pathways in GC cells.The results showed that Sch B could regulate the phosphorylation level of mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK)by upregulating ROS accumulation in gastric cancer cells,and then reduce the expression of nuclear factor kappa B(NF-κB)and phosphorylated transcription 3(p-STAT3).In addition,Sch B downregulated the cell cycle proteins cyclin-dependent kinase 2/4/6 and cyclin D1/E,and arrested cells in the G0/G1 phase.Moreover,it also inhibited cell migration,which was reversed with Nacetylcysteine pretreatment.In summary,Sch B has killing effects on GC cells by upregulating the production of intracellular ROS and regulating the MAPK/STAT3/NF-κB signaling pathway,leading to the migration arrest and apoptosis of GC cells.
基金supported by the Central Government Supports Local College Reform and Development Fund Talent Training Projects[Grant Number 2020GSP16]the Heilongjiang Touyan Innovation Team Program[Grant Number 2019HTY078].
文摘Marine collagen peptides(MCPs)are natural products prepared by hydrolyzing marine collagen protein through a variety of chemical methods or enzymes.MCPs have a range of structures and biological activities and are widely present in marine species.MCPs also have a small molecular weight,are easily modified,and absorbed by the body.These properties have attracted great interest from researchers studying antioxidant,anti-tumor,and anti-aging activities.MCPs of specific molecular weights have significant anti-tumor activity and no toxic side effects.Thus,MCPs have the potential use as anti-cancer adjuvant drugs.Free radicals produced by oxidation are closely related to human aging,cancer,arteriosclerosis,and other diseases,but their relationship with cancer is not well known.In this review,we focus on the antioxidant properties of MCPs in the treatment of cancer,highlighting their antioxidant molecular structure and potential for clinical practice.
基金Supported by the Central Government Supporting Local College Reform and Development Fund Talent Training Projects(2020GSP16).
文摘In recent years,with the continuous development of the medicinal value of valepotriate and the great attention of scholars.The traditional extraction and purification process can no longer meet the current market standards and needs.The modern technology of valepotriate is of great significance to its application and development.This paper reviews the extraction and purification process,molding process and pharmacological activity of valepotriate,providing a theoretical basis for the research and application of valepotriate.
基金Central Government Supports Local College Reform and Development Fund Talent Training Projects(2020GSP16)Heilongjiang Provincial Key Research and Development Plan Guidance Project(GZ20220039).
文摘Amentoflavone(AMF)is a natural active substance extracted from Chinese herbal medicine Selaginella tamariscina,and has good anti-inflammatory,antitumor,hypoglycemic and neuroprotective pharmacological effects.This paper reviews the pharmacological action and mechanism of AMF,in order to lay a theoretical foundation for in-depth research and drug development of AMF.
基金Supported by the Talent Training Program for the Reform and Development of Local Colleges and University of the Central Government(2020GSP16)。
文摘Arctigenin has a variety of pharmacological effects,such as anti-inflammatory,anti-tumor,antiviral and hypoglycemic.In this paper,the pharmacological effects and mechanisms of arctigenin were reviewed,in order to provide a theoretical basis for further research and development of arctigenin.
文摘BACKGROUND Patients with colorectal cancer(CRC)are prone to stress ulcer after laparoscopic surgery.The analysis of risk factors for stress ulcer(SU)in patients with CRC is important to reduce mortality and improve patient prognosis.AIM To identify risk factors for SU after laparoscopic surgery for CRC,and develop a nomogram model to predict the risk of SU in these patients.METHODS The clinical data of 135 patients with CRC who underwent laparoscopic surgery between November 2021 and June 2022 were reviewed retrospectively.They were divided into two categories depending on the presence of SUs:The SU group(n=23)and the non-SU group(n=112).Univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis were used to screen for factors associated with postoperative SU in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery,and a risk factor-based nomogram model was built based on these risk factors.By plotting the model's receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve and calibration curve,a Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness of fit test was performed.RESULTS Among the 135 patients with CRC,23 patients had postoperative SU,with an incidence of 17.04%.The SU group had higher levels of heat shock protein(HSP)70,HSP90,and gastrin(GAS)than the non-SU group.Age,lymph node metastasis,HSP70,HSP90,and GAS levels were statistically different between the two groups,but other indicators were not statistically different.Logistic regression analysis showed that age≥65 years,lymph node metastasis,and increased levels of HSP70,HSP90 and GAS were all risk factors for postoperative SU in patients with CRC(P<0.05).According to these five risk factors,the area under the ROC curve for the nomogram model was 0.988(95%CI:0.971-1.0);the calibration curve demonstrated excellent agreement between predicted and actual probabilities,and the Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness of fit test revealed that the difference was not statistically significant(χ2=0.753,P=0.999),suggesting that the nomogram model had good discrimination,calibration,and stability.CONCLUSION Patients with CRC aged≥65 years,with lymph node metastasis and elevated HSP70,HSP90,GAS levels,are prone to post-laparoscopic surgery SU.Our nomogram model shows good predictive value.
基金Supported by the Talent Training Program for the Reform and Development of Local Colleges and University of the Central Government(2020GSP16)。
文摘Bullatine G has many biological effects such as anti-inflammatory,anti-anxiety,anti-tumor,anti-arrhythmia and anti-heart failure effect.In order to provide a theoretical basis for the further study and clinical application of bullatine G,this article reviews the biological activity of bullatine G in recent years.
基金Supported by Central Government Supports Local College Reform and Development Fund Talent Training Projects(2020GSP16)。
文摘Daphnoretin,belonging to coumarin compounds,is the main active ingredient of Wikstroemia indica,and has anti-inflammatory,anti-depression,anti-tumor and other pharmacological activities.This article reviews the extraction and purification process,content determination methods and pharmacological activity of daphnoretin,in order to provide a theoretical reference for optimization of purification process,improvement of content determination technique and further clinical application of daphnoretin.
基金Supported by the Talent Training Program for the Reform and Development of Local Colleges and Universities of the Central Government(2020GSP16).
文摘Madecassoside is a natural active component extracted from Centella asiatica.In recent years,a large number of studies have reported that madecassoside has a variety of biological activities,such as anticancer,anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects,prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases,nerve damage,visceral damage and arthritis,and other pharmacological effects.In this paper,the pharmacological action and mechanism of madecassoside were reviewed to provide a theoretical basis for further research of madecassoside and drug development.
基金Supported by Central Talent Training Fund Project for Local University Reform and Development(2020GSP16).
文摘At present,the purification process of zeaxanthin mainly includes organic solvent extraction,ultrasonic-assisted extraction and enzyme extraction,and the content determination technology mainly includes ultraviolet-spectrophotometry and high performance liquid chromatography.In this paper,the purification process and content determination technology of zeaxanthin in recent years are reviewed in order to provide ideas and theoretical basis for further research and application of zeaxanthin.