Leaf,spike,stem,and root morphologies are key factors that determine crop growth,development,and productivity.Multiple genes that control these morphological traits have been identified in Arabidopsis,rice,maize,and o...Leaf,spike,stem,and root morphologies are key factors that determine crop growth,development,and productivity.Multiple genes that control these morphological traits have been identified in Arabidopsis,rice,maize,and other plant species.However,little is known about the genomic regions and genes associated with morphological traits in wheat.Here,we identified the ethyl methanesulfonate-derived mutant wheat line M133 that displays multiple morphological changes that include upward-curled leaves,paired spikelets,dwarfism,and delayed heading.Using bulked segregant RNA sequencing(BSR-seq)and a high-resolution genetic map,we identified TraesCS1D02G155200(HBD2)as a potential candidate gene.HB-D2 encodes a class III homeodomain-leucine zipper(HD-ZIP III)transcription factor,and the mutation was located in the miRNA165/166 complementary site,resulting in a resistant allele designated rHb-D2.The relative expression of rHb2 in the mutant plants was significantly higher(P<0.01)than in plants homozygous for the WT allele.Independent resistant mutations that disrupt the miRNA165/166 complementary sites in the A-(rHb-A2)and B-genome(rHb-B2)homoeologs showed similar phenotypic alterations,but the relative intensity of the effects was different.Transgenic plants expressing rHb-D2 gene driven by the maize UBIQUITIN(UBI)promoter showed similar phenotypes to the rHb-D2 mutant.These results confirmed that HB-D2 is the causal gene responsible for the mutant phenotypes.Finally,a survey of 1397 wheat accessions showed that the complementary sites for miRNA165/166 in all three HB2 homoeologs are highly conserved.Our results suggest that HB2 plays an important role in regulating growth and development in wheat.展开更多
为揭示濒危植物疏花水柏枝(Myricaria laxiflora (Franch.) P. Y. Zhang et Y. J. Zhang)残存种群的分布格局及群落结构特征,对三峡大坝下游长江流域疏花水柏枝残存种群的分布地(点军胭脂坝、董市江心岛和枝城官洲岛)开展了物种组成、...为揭示濒危植物疏花水柏枝(Myricaria laxiflora (Franch.) P. Y. Zhang et Y. J. Zhang)残存种群的分布格局及群落结构特征,对三峡大坝下游长江流域疏花水柏枝残存种群的分布地(点军胭脂坝、董市江心岛和枝城官洲岛)开展了物种组成、数量、多样性、区系成分和生活型谱等研究。结果显示,疏花水柏枝残存种群分布地共有植物38科73属83种,群落类型为灌丛,灌木层优势种为疏花水柏枝和秋华柳(Salix variegata Franch.)。疏花水柏枝仅在夏季水淹、冬季露出区域呈团块状分布,为增长型种群类型,群落稳定性较差,点军胭脂坝约为222 300株,枝城官洲岛约为774 700株,董市江心岛约为197 400株。3个分布区物种丰富度指数(S)为10.5~11.5,多样性指数(H)为1.21~1.54,均匀度指数(E)为0.74~0.91,优势度指数(D)为0.53~0.69,表明物种多样性指数均较低。研究区植被符合我国亚热带地区植被区系成分,但生活型谱主要为地下芽植物和一年生种子植物,与热带亚热带沙漠气候植被类型相似。展开更多
Exhaled ammonia(NH_(3))is an essential noninvasive biomarker for disease diagnosis.In this study,an acetone-modifier positive photoionization ion mobility spectrometry(AM-PIMS)method was developed for accurate qualita...Exhaled ammonia(NH_(3))is an essential noninvasive biomarker for disease diagnosis.In this study,an acetone-modifier positive photoionization ion mobility spectrometry(AM-PIMS)method was developed for accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of exhaled NH_(3)with high selectivity and sensitivity.Acetone was introduced into the drift tube along with the drift gas as a modifier,and the characteristic NH_(3)product ion peak of(C_(3)H_(6)O)_(4)NH_(4)^(+)(K_(0)=1.45 cm^(2)/V·s)was obtained through the ion-molecule reaction with acetone reactant ions(C_(3)H_(6)O)_(2)H^(+)(K_(0)=1.87 cm^(2)/V·s),which significantly increased the peak-to-peak resolution and improved the accuracy of exhaled NH_(3)qualitative identification.Moreover,the interference of high humidity and the memory effect of NH_(3)molecules were significantly reduced via online dilution and purging sampling,thus realizing breath-by-breath measurement.As a result,a wide quantitative range of 5.87-140.92μmol/L with a response time of 40 ms was achieved,and the exhaled NH_(3)profile could be synchronized with the concentration curve of exhaled CO_(2).Finally,the analytical capacity of AM-PIMS was demonstrated by measuring the exhaled NH_(3)of healthy subjects,demonstrating its great potential for clinical disease diagnosis.展开更多
Objectives:To discuss the mechanism of Sheng Yang San Huo decoction on diabetic peripheral neuropathy using the network pharmacology method.Methods:The BATMAN-TCM database,TCM-ID database,Chinese Natural Product Chemi...Objectives:To discuss the mechanism of Sheng Yang San Huo decoction on diabetic peripheral neuropathy using the network pharmacology method.Methods:The BATMAN-TCM database,TCM-ID database,Chinese Natural Product Chemical Composition Database,and TCMIP database were employed to screen the chemical active ingredients of each herb in Sheng Yang San Huo decoction based on the“Libinsky Drug Rules”.SwissTargetPrediction was used to screen effective action targets for each herb in the prescription.Additionally,Cytoscape 3.7.0 was utilized to construct a“drug-target”network.GeneCards,OMIM,and MaLaCards databases were utilized to gather targets related to diabetic peripheral neuropathy.VENNY 2.1 online platform was employed to match drug and disease targets,draw a Venn diagram,and construct a“drug-active compounds-common target”network using Cytoscape 3.7.0.gene ontology biological process analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment analysis for the targets were conducted using the DAVID 6.8 database.Enrichment analysis results were visualized using the OmicShareTool online platform.Molecular docking was performed using CB-Dock2.Results:Following screening,a total of 217 active compounds and 132 potential targets were identified in Sheng Yang San Huo decoction.The effects are primarily enriched in pathways such as Lipid and Atherosclerosis,AGE-RAGE signaling pathway in diabetic complications,and the IL-17 signaling pathway.The binding energy of the key active ingredients to the core protein targets of DPN was favorable.Conclusion:The study reveals the characteristics of multiple targets and pathways of Sheng Yang San Huo decoction,providing new insights for the clinical application of this prescription.展开更多
基金supported by the Provincial Natural Science Foundation of Shandong(ZR2021MC056 and ZR2021ZD30)the Open Project Funding of the State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Adaptation and Improvementfunded by Competitive Grant 202268013-36439(WheatCAP)from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture。
文摘Leaf,spike,stem,and root morphologies are key factors that determine crop growth,development,and productivity.Multiple genes that control these morphological traits have been identified in Arabidopsis,rice,maize,and other plant species.However,little is known about the genomic regions and genes associated with morphological traits in wheat.Here,we identified the ethyl methanesulfonate-derived mutant wheat line M133 that displays multiple morphological changes that include upward-curled leaves,paired spikelets,dwarfism,and delayed heading.Using bulked segregant RNA sequencing(BSR-seq)and a high-resolution genetic map,we identified TraesCS1D02G155200(HBD2)as a potential candidate gene.HB-D2 encodes a class III homeodomain-leucine zipper(HD-ZIP III)transcription factor,and the mutation was located in the miRNA165/166 complementary site,resulting in a resistant allele designated rHb-D2.The relative expression of rHb2 in the mutant plants was significantly higher(P<0.01)than in plants homozygous for the WT allele.Independent resistant mutations that disrupt the miRNA165/166 complementary sites in the A-(rHb-A2)and B-genome(rHb-B2)homoeologs showed similar phenotypic alterations,but the relative intensity of the effects was different.Transgenic plants expressing rHb-D2 gene driven by the maize UBIQUITIN(UBI)promoter showed similar phenotypes to the rHb-D2 mutant.These results confirmed that HB-D2 is the causal gene responsible for the mutant phenotypes.Finally,a survey of 1397 wheat accessions showed that the complementary sites for miRNA165/166 in all three HB2 homoeologs are highly conserved.Our results suggest that HB2 plays an important role in regulating growth and development in wheat.
文摘为揭示濒危植物疏花水柏枝(Myricaria laxiflora (Franch.) P. Y. Zhang et Y. J. Zhang)残存种群的分布格局及群落结构特征,对三峡大坝下游长江流域疏花水柏枝残存种群的分布地(点军胭脂坝、董市江心岛和枝城官洲岛)开展了物种组成、数量、多样性、区系成分和生活型谱等研究。结果显示,疏花水柏枝残存种群分布地共有植物38科73属83种,群落类型为灌丛,灌木层优势种为疏花水柏枝和秋华柳(Salix variegata Franch.)。疏花水柏枝仅在夏季水淹、冬季露出区域呈团块状分布,为增长型种群类型,群落稳定性较差,点军胭脂坝约为222 300株,枝城官洲岛约为774 700株,董市江心岛约为197 400株。3个分布区物种丰富度指数(S)为10.5~11.5,多样性指数(H)为1.21~1.54,均匀度指数(E)为0.74~0.91,优势度指数(D)为0.53~0.69,表明物种多样性指数均较低。研究区植被符合我国亚热带地区植被区系成分,但生活型谱主要为地下芽植物和一年生种子植物,与热带亚热带沙漠气候植被类型相似。
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.:22027804,21974141,and 21904125)Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(Grant Nos.:2022-MS-019 and 2022-MS-016)+2 种基金Science and Technology Innovation Foundation of Dalian(Grant No.:2022JJ13SN096)Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics(Grant Nos.:DICP I202141 and DICP I202144)1+X Program for Large Cohort Study-Clinical Research Incubation Project,The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University(Project No.:2022DXDL01).
文摘Exhaled ammonia(NH_(3))is an essential noninvasive biomarker for disease diagnosis.In this study,an acetone-modifier positive photoionization ion mobility spectrometry(AM-PIMS)method was developed for accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of exhaled NH_(3)with high selectivity and sensitivity.Acetone was introduced into the drift tube along with the drift gas as a modifier,and the characteristic NH_(3)product ion peak of(C_(3)H_(6)O)_(4)NH_(4)^(+)(K_(0)=1.45 cm^(2)/V·s)was obtained through the ion-molecule reaction with acetone reactant ions(C_(3)H_(6)O)_(2)H^(+)(K_(0)=1.87 cm^(2)/V·s),which significantly increased the peak-to-peak resolution and improved the accuracy of exhaled NH_(3)qualitative identification.Moreover,the interference of high humidity and the memory effect of NH_(3)molecules were significantly reduced via online dilution and purging sampling,thus realizing breath-by-breath measurement.As a result,a wide quantitative range of 5.87-140.92μmol/L with a response time of 40 ms was achieved,and the exhaled NH_(3)profile could be synchronized with the concentration curve of exhaled CO_(2).Finally,the analytical capacity of AM-PIMS was demonstrated by measuring the exhaled NH_(3)of healthy subjects,demonstrating its great potential for clinical disease diagnosis.
基金the 2022 Chongqing Natural Science Foundation(Postdoctoral Project)(CSTB2022NSCQ-BHX0690)the 2022 Chongqing Postdoctoral Innovation Talent Support Plan(CQBX202212)the 2023 Chongqing Science and Health Joint Medical Research Project(2023QNXM002).
文摘Objectives:To discuss the mechanism of Sheng Yang San Huo decoction on diabetic peripheral neuropathy using the network pharmacology method.Methods:The BATMAN-TCM database,TCM-ID database,Chinese Natural Product Chemical Composition Database,and TCMIP database were employed to screen the chemical active ingredients of each herb in Sheng Yang San Huo decoction based on the“Libinsky Drug Rules”.SwissTargetPrediction was used to screen effective action targets for each herb in the prescription.Additionally,Cytoscape 3.7.0 was utilized to construct a“drug-target”network.GeneCards,OMIM,and MaLaCards databases were utilized to gather targets related to diabetic peripheral neuropathy.VENNY 2.1 online platform was employed to match drug and disease targets,draw a Venn diagram,and construct a“drug-active compounds-common target”network using Cytoscape 3.7.0.gene ontology biological process analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment analysis for the targets were conducted using the DAVID 6.8 database.Enrichment analysis results were visualized using the OmicShareTool online platform.Molecular docking was performed using CB-Dock2.Results:Following screening,a total of 217 active compounds and 132 potential targets were identified in Sheng Yang San Huo decoction.The effects are primarily enriched in pathways such as Lipid and Atherosclerosis,AGE-RAGE signaling pathway in diabetic complications,and the IL-17 signaling pathway.The binding energy of the key active ingredients to the core protein targets of DPN was favorable.Conclusion:The study reveals the characteristics of multiple targets and pathways of Sheng Yang San Huo decoction,providing new insights for the clinical application of this prescription.
