While migration is widely recognized as a valid option for improving farmers’ income, the welfare effects of migration on left-behind family members are ambiguous. This study examines the impacts of migration on left...While migration is widely recognized as a valid option for improving farmers’ income, the welfare effects of migration on left-behind family members are ambiguous. This study examines the impacts of migration on left-behind family members’ food consumption and nutrient intake, particularly in remote rural areas in China. Based on household survey data collected from 611 smallholder rubber farmers in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture of southwestern China, the empirical results suggest that the migration of family members contributes to improving household net income, whereas it negatively affects left-behind family members’ consumption of grain and pork. Migration also leads to a decrease in left-behind family members’ nutrient intake. Surprisingly, the economic returns of farmers’ migration not only do not foster the transformation of household food consumption from a staple food-dominated dietary structure to one including more meat and dairy products but also reduce left-behind family members’ nutrient intake. This study adds to the literature on the impact of farmers’ migration. The findings have important implications for better understanding the impacts of migration on farmers’ livelihood and human capital development in rural China.展开更多
A copper-catalyzed[5+1]cycloaddition reaction of terminal alkynes with diazo esters for the rapid construction of protected naphthalen-1(2H)-one derivatives in moderate to good yields has been disclosed along with goo...A copper-catalyzed[5+1]cycloaddition reaction of terminal alkynes with diazo esters for the rapid construction of protected naphthalen-1(2H)-one derivatives in moderate to good yields has been disclosed along with good functional group compatibility and a broad substrate scope.The mechanistic investigations reveal that this tandem cyclization process proceeds through a Cu(I)-catalyzed coupling of terminal alkyne with diazoacetate,a 1,5-H shift process and a thermally induced pericyclic reaction via an allene intermediate.The synthetic utility and the further transformations of the obtained cycloadduct to naphthalenone,naphthol and dihydronaphthol have been also presented in this paper.展开更多
ELABELA(ELA),an endogenous ligand of the apelin receptor(also known as apelin peptide jejunum[APJ]),has been shown to decrease in the plasma of patients with diabetic kidney disease(DKD).In the current study,we explor...ELABELA(ELA),an endogenous ligand of the apelin receptor(also known as apelin peptide jejunum[APJ]),has been shown to decrease in the plasma of patients with diabetic kidney disease(DKD).In the current study,we explored the potential function as well as the underlying mechanisms of ELA in DKD.We first found that the ELA levels were decreased in the kidneys of DKD mice.Then,we found that ELA administration mitigated renal damage and downregulated the expression of fibronectin,collagenⅣ,and transforming growth factor-β1 in the db/db mice and the high glucose cultured HK-2 cells.Furthermore,the autophagy markers,Beclin-1 and LC3-Ⅱ/LC3-Ⅰratio,were significantly impaired in DKD,but the ELA treatment reversed these alterations.Mechanistically,the inhibitory effects of ELA on the secretion of fibrosis-associated proteins in high glucose conditions were blocked by pretreatment with 3-methyladenine(an autophagy inhibitor).In summary,these in vivo and in vitro results demonstrate that ELA effectively protects against DKD by activating high glucose-inhibited renal tubular autophagy,potentially serving as a novel therapeutic candidate for DKD.展开更多
Jasmonic acid(JA)signaling pathway plays an important role in tanshinone and phenolic acid biosynthesis in Salvia miltiorrhiza.However,the specific regulatory mechanism remains largely unclear.Previous work showed tha...Jasmonic acid(JA)signaling pathway plays an important role in tanshinone and phenolic acid biosynthesis in Salvia miltiorrhiza.However,the specific regulatory mechanism remains largely unclear.Previous work showed that a JASMONATE ZIM-domain(JAZ)protein,SmJAZ9,acted as a repressor of tanshinone production in S.miltiorrhiza.In this study,we revealed that SmJAZ9 reduced both phenolic acid accumulation and related biosynthetic gene expression,confirming that SmJAZ9 also negatively affected phenolic acid biosynthesis.Then,we identified a novel MYB transcription factor,SmMYB76,which interacted with SmJAZ9.SmMYB76 repressed phenolic acid biosynthesis by directly downregulating SmPAL1,Sm4CL2,and SmRAS1.Further investigation demonstrated that JA mediated phenolic acids biosynthesis via SmJAZ9-SmMYB76 complex.Taken together,these findings state the molecular mechanism that SmJAZ9-SmMYB76 regulated phenolic acid biosynthesis at the transcriptional and protein levels,which provided new insights into JA signaling pathway regulating plant metabolism.展开更多
BACKGROUND Colon cancer remains a leading cause of death globally.Pomolic acid(PA)can be separated from the ethyl acetate fraction of achyrocline satureioides.AIM To determine the effects of PA and its glucopyranose e...BACKGROUND Colon cancer remains a leading cause of death globally.Pomolic acid(PA)can be separated from the ethyl acetate fraction of achyrocline satureioides.AIM To determine the effects of PA and its glucopyranose ester,pomolic acid-28-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl ester(PAO),on colon cancer HT-29 cells.METHODS 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide assay was used to measure cell viability.Apoptosis was detected via hoechst 33342 staining.PI single staining was identified by flow cytometry to determine the cycle and scratch assay was used to observe the migration of HT-29 cells.The levels of mRNA and proteins were evaluated by q polymerase chain reaction and western blotting,respectively.RESULTS PA and PAO considerably inhibited the growth of the HT-29 cell line in a time and dose-dependent manner.After the administration of PA and PAO for 24 and 48 h,cell apoptosis was significantly promoted and HT-29 cells were arrested in the G0/G1 stage.The Bax/Bcl2 ratio was also increased,which activated cysteinyl aspartate specific proteinase 3,leading to apoptosis;it also increased the expression of light chain 3 II/I and Beclin1,which activated autophagy and caused cell death.This in turn increased the expression of p62 to promote cell apoptosis,inhibiting the levels of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3)and p-STAT3,suppressing the level of Bcl2,and promoting cell.CONCLUSION Both PA and PAO provide novel therapeutic strategies for treating colorectal cancer.展开更多
Dissolved organic matter(DOM)and iron minerals widely existing in the natural aquatic environment can mediate the migration and transformation of organic pollutants.However,the mechanism of interaction between DOM and...Dissolved organic matter(DOM)and iron minerals widely existing in the natural aquatic environment can mediate the migration and transformation of organic pollutants.However,the mechanism of interaction between DOM and iron minerals in the microbial degradation of pollutants deserves further investigation.In this study,the mechanism of 17 alphaethinylestradiol(EE2)biodegradation mediated by humic acid(HA)and three kinds of iron minerals(goethite,magnetite,and pyrite)was investigated.The results found that HA and iron minerals significantly accelerated the biodegradation process of EE2,and the highest degradation efficiency of EE2(48%)was observed in the HA-mediated microbial system with pyrite under aerobic conditions.Furthermore,it had been demonstrated that hydroxyl radicals(HO·)was the main active substance responsible for the microbial degradation of EE2.HO·is primarily generated through the reaction between hydrogen peroxide secreted by microorganisms and Fe(II),with aerobic conditions being more conducive.The presence of iron minerals and HA could change the microbial communities in the EE2 biodegradation system.These findings provide new information for exploring the migration and transformation of pollutants by microorganisms in iron-rich environments.展开更多
AIM: To examine fibroblast activation protein (FAP) expression in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and to analyze its relationship with the clinicopathology of PDAC. METHODS: FAP expression was examined in 134 ...AIM: To examine fibroblast activation protein (FAP) expression in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and to analyze its relationship with the clinicopathology of PDAC. METHODS: FAP expression was examined in 134 PDAC specimens by immunohistochemistry, and in four pancreatic cancer cell lines (SW1990, Miapaca-2, AsPC-1 and BxPC-3) by Western blotting assay. We also analyzed the association between FAP expression in PDAC cells and the clinicopathology of PDAC patients. RESULTS: The results showed that the FAP was expressed in both stromal fibroblast cells (98/134, 73.1%) and carcinoma cells (102/134, 76.1%). All 4 pancreatic cancer cell lines expressed FAP protein at different levels. Protein bands corresponding to the proteolytically active 170-kDa seprase dimer and its88-kDa seprase subunit were identif ied. Higher FAP expression in carcinoma cells was associated with tumor size (P < 0.001), fi brotic focus (P = 0.003), perineural invasion (P = 0.009) and worse clinical outcome (P = 0.0085). CONCLUSION: FAP is highly expressed in carcinoma cells and f ibroblasts in PDAC tissues, and its expression is associated with desmoplasia and worse prognosis.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the value of interleukin-8 (IL-8), a pro-inflammatory chemokine, in predicting the prognosis of pancreatic cancer. METHODS: Expression of IL-8 and its receptor CXCR1 was assessed by immunohistochem...AIM: To investigate the value of interleukin-8 (IL-8), a pro-inflammatory chemokine, in predicting the prognosis of pancreatic cancer. METHODS: Expression of IL-8 and its receptor CXCR1 was assessed by immunohistochemistry in pancreatic cancer and chronic pancreatitis samples. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to detect the serum IL-8 levels in pancreatic cancer patients. Human pancreatic cancer tissues were heterotopically transplanted to the immune-deficiency mice to evaluate the effect of serum IL-8 on the tumorigenesis of the cancer samples.RESULTS: IL-8 and CXCR1 proteins were both overexpressed in pancreatic adenocarcinoma samples (55.6% and 65.4%, respectively) compared with the matched para-cancer tissues (25.9% and 12.3%, P < 0.01), or chronic pancreatitis (0% and 25%, P < 0.05). Serum IL-8 levels in pancreatic cancer patients (271.1 ± 187.7 ng/mL) were higher than in other digestive system tumors, such as gastric cancer (41.77 ± 9.11 ng/mL, P = 0.025), colorectal carcinoma (78.72 ± 80.60 ng/mL, P = 0.032) and hepatocellular carcinoma (59.60 ± 19.80 ng/mL, P = 0.016). In vivo tumorigenesis analysis further proved that tumor tissues from patients with higher serum IL-8 levels grew faster than those with lower IL-8 levels. CONCLUSION: IL-8 can be a fine serum marker for predicting the prognosis pancreatic cancer.展开更多
We used cDNA microarrays containing ～9,000 unigenes to identify 486 salt responsive expressed sequence tags (ESTs) (representing ～450 unigenes) in shoots of the highly salt-tolerant rice variety, Nona Bokra (Oryza s...We used cDNA microarrays containing ～9,000 unigenes to identify 486 salt responsive expressed sequence tags (ESTs) (representing ～450 unigenes) in shoots of the highly salt-tolerant rice variety, Nona Bokra (Oryza sativa L. Ssp.Indica pv. Nona). Some of the genes identified in this study had previously been associated with salt stress. Howeverthe majority were novel, indicating that there is a great number of genes that are induced by salt exposure. Analysis of the salt stress expression profile data of Nona provided clues regarding some putative cellular and molecular processes that are undertaken by this tolerant rice variety in response to salt stress. Namely, we found that multiple transcription factors were induced during the initial salt response of shoots. Many genes whose encoded proteins are implicated in detoxification, protectant and transport were rapidly induced. Genes supporting photosynthesis were repressed and those supporting carbohydrate metabolism were altered. Commonality among the genes induced by salt exposure with those induced during senescence and biotic stress responses suggests that there are shared signaling pathways among these processes. We further compared the transcriptome changes of the salt-sensitive cultivar, IR28, with that of Nona rice. Many genes that are salt responsive in Nona were found to be differentially regulated in IR28. This study identified a large number of candidate functional genes that appear to be involved in salt tolerance and further examination of these genes may enable the molecular basis of salt tolerance to be elucidated.展开更多
基金conducted under the framework of the Sino-German “SURUMER Project” funded by the Bundesministerium für Wissenschaft, Technologie und Forschung (BMBF 01LL0919)+1 种基金supported by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2017M620536)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (71742002, 71673008, and 71761137002)
文摘While migration is widely recognized as a valid option for improving farmers’ income, the welfare effects of migration on left-behind family members are ambiguous. This study examines the impacts of migration on left-behind family members’ food consumption and nutrient intake, particularly in remote rural areas in China. Based on household survey data collected from 611 smallholder rubber farmers in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture of southwestern China, the empirical results suggest that the migration of family members contributes to improving household net income, whereas it negatively affects left-behind family members’ consumption of grain and pork. Migration also leads to a decrease in left-behind family members’ nutrient intake. Surprisingly, the economic returns of farmers’ migration not only do not foster the transformation of household food consumption from a staple food-dominated dietary structure to one including more meat and dairy products but also reduce left-behind family members’ nutrient intake. This study adds to the literature on the impact of farmers’ migration. The findings have important implications for better understanding the impacts of migration on farmers’ livelihood and human capital development in rural China.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.21372250,21121062,21302203,20732008,21772037,21772226,21861132014,91956115,and 22171078).
文摘A copper-catalyzed[5+1]cycloaddition reaction of terminal alkynes with diazo esters for the rapid construction of protected naphthalen-1(2H)-one derivatives in moderate to good yields has been disclosed along with good functional group compatibility and a broad substrate scope.The mechanistic investigations reveal that this tandem cyclization process proceeds through a Cu(I)-catalyzed coupling of terminal alkyne with diazoacetate,a 1,5-H shift process and a thermally induced pericyclic reaction via an allene intermediate.The synthetic utility and the further transformations of the obtained cycloadduct to naphthalenone,naphthol and dihydronaphthol have been also presented in this paper.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.82000743 and 81700723)the Jiangsu Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.BK20191213).
文摘ELABELA(ELA),an endogenous ligand of the apelin receptor(also known as apelin peptide jejunum[APJ]),has been shown to decrease in the plasma of patients with diabetic kidney disease(DKD).In the current study,we explored the potential function as well as the underlying mechanisms of ELA in DKD.We first found that the ELA levels were decreased in the kidneys of DKD mice.Then,we found that ELA administration mitigated renal damage and downregulated the expression of fibronectin,collagenⅣ,and transforming growth factor-β1 in the db/db mice and the high glucose cultured HK-2 cells.Furthermore,the autophagy markers,Beclin-1 and LC3-Ⅱ/LC3-Ⅰratio,were significantly impaired in DKD,but the ELA treatment reversed these alterations.Mechanistically,the inhibitory effects of ELA on the secretion of fibrosis-associated proteins in high glucose conditions were blocked by pretreatment with 3-methyladenine(an autophagy inhibitor).In summary,these in vivo and in vitro results demonstrate that ELA effectively protects against DKD by activating high glucose-inhibited renal tubular autophagy,potentially serving as a novel therapeutic candidate for DKD.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82073963,81522049)The Key Science and Technology Projects of Breeding New Varieties of Agriculture in Zhejiang Province(2021C02074-3)+2 种基金Zhejiang Provincial Ten Thousands Program for Leading Talents of Science and Technology Innovation(2018R52050)Zhejiang Provincial Program for the Cultivation of High-level Innovative Health Talentsthe Research Project of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University(2021JKZDZC06).
文摘Jasmonic acid(JA)signaling pathway plays an important role in tanshinone and phenolic acid biosynthesis in Salvia miltiorrhiza.However,the specific regulatory mechanism remains largely unclear.Previous work showed that a JASMONATE ZIM-domain(JAZ)protein,SmJAZ9,acted as a repressor of tanshinone production in S.miltiorrhiza.In this study,we revealed that SmJAZ9 reduced both phenolic acid accumulation and related biosynthetic gene expression,confirming that SmJAZ9 also negatively affected phenolic acid biosynthesis.Then,we identified a novel MYB transcription factor,SmMYB76,which interacted with SmJAZ9.SmMYB76 repressed phenolic acid biosynthesis by directly downregulating SmPAL1,Sm4CL2,and SmRAS1.Further investigation demonstrated that JA mediated phenolic acids biosynthesis via SmJAZ9-SmMYB76 complex.Taken together,these findings state the molecular mechanism that SmJAZ9-SmMYB76 regulated phenolic acid biosynthesis at the transcriptional and protein levels,which provided new insights into JA signaling pathway regulating plant metabolism.
文摘BACKGROUND Colon cancer remains a leading cause of death globally.Pomolic acid(PA)can be separated from the ethyl acetate fraction of achyrocline satureioides.AIM To determine the effects of PA and its glucopyranose ester,pomolic acid-28-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl ester(PAO),on colon cancer HT-29 cells.METHODS 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide assay was used to measure cell viability.Apoptosis was detected via hoechst 33342 staining.PI single staining was identified by flow cytometry to determine the cycle and scratch assay was used to observe the migration of HT-29 cells.The levels of mRNA and proteins were evaluated by q polymerase chain reaction and western blotting,respectively.RESULTS PA and PAO considerably inhibited the growth of the HT-29 cell line in a time and dose-dependent manner.After the administration of PA and PAO for 24 and 48 h,cell apoptosis was significantly promoted and HT-29 cells were arrested in the G0/G1 stage.The Bax/Bcl2 ratio was also increased,which activated cysteinyl aspartate specific proteinase 3,leading to apoptosis;it also increased the expression of light chain 3 II/I and Beclin1,which activated autophagy and caused cell death.This in turn increased the expression of p62 to promote cell apoptosis,inhibiting the levels of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3)and p-STAT3,suppressing the level of Bcl2,and promoting cell.CONCLUSION Both PA and PAO provide novel therapeutic strategies for treating colorectal cancer.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42207450,21866017,and 42067056)the Yunnan Fundamental Research Projects(No.202101BE070001-013)the Foundation for Distinguished Young Talents of Yunnan Province(No.202101AV070006)。
文摘Dissolved organic matter(DOM)and iron minerals widely existing in the natural aquatic environment can mediate the migration and transformation of organic pollutants.However,the mechanism of interaction between DOM and iron minerals in the microbial degradation of pollutants deserves further investigation.In this study,the mechanism of 17 alphaethinylestradiol(EE2)biodegradation mediated by humic acid(HA)and three kinds of iron minerals(goethite,magnetite,and pyrite)was investigated.The results found that HA and iron minerals significantly accelerated the biodegradation process of EE2,and the highest degradation efficiency of EE2(48%)was observed in the HA-mediated microbial system with pyrite under aerobic conditions.Furthermore,it had been demonstrated that hydroxyl radicals(HO·)was the main active substance responsible for the microbial degradation of EE2.HO·is primarily generated through the reaction between hydrogen peroxide secreted by microorganisms and Fe(II),with aerobic conditions being more conducive.The presence of iron minerals and HA could change the microbial communities in the EE2 biodegradation system.These findings provide new information for exploring the migration and transformation of pollutants by microorganisms in iron-rich environments.
基金Supported by The National Key Project of Scientific and Technical Supporting Programs of China, No. 2006BAI02A14National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 30770996 and No. 81172310
文摘AIM: To examine fibroblast activation protein (FAP) expression in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and to analyze its relationship with the clinicopathology of PDAC. METHODS: FAP expression was examined in 134 PDAC specimens by immunohistochemistry, and in four pancreatic cancer cell lines (SW1990, Miapaca-2, AsPC-1 and BxPC-3) by Western blotting assay. We also analyzed the association between FAP expression in PDAC cells and the clinicopathology of PDAC patients. RESULTS: The results showed that the FAP was expressed in both stromal fibroblast cells (98/134, 73.1%) and carcinoma cells (102/134, 76.1%). All 4 pancreatic cancer cell lines expressed FAP protein at different levels. Protein bands corresponding to the proteolytically active 170-kDa seprase dimer and its88-kDa seprase subunit were identif ied. Higher FAP expression in carcinoma cells was associated with tumor size (P < 0.001), fi brotic focus (P = 0.003), perineural invasion (P = 0.009) and worse clinical outcome (P = 0.0085). CONCLUSION: FAP is highly expressed in carcinoma cells and f ibroblasts in PDAC tissues, and its expression is associated with desmoplasia and worse prognosis.
基金Supported by The National Key Project of Scientific and Technical Supporting Programs of China, No. 2006BAI02A14National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 30770996 and No. 30901776
文摘AIM: To investigate the value of interleukin-8 (IL-8), a pro-inflammatory chemokine, in predicting the prognosis of pancreatic cancer. METHODS: Expression of IL-8 and its receptor CXCR1 was assessed by immunohistochemistry in pancreatic cancer and chronic pancreatitis samples. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to detect the serum IL-8 levels in pancreatic cancer patients. Human pancreatic cancer tissues were heterotopically transplanted to the immune-deficiency mice to evaluate the effect of serum IL-8 on the tumorigenesis of the cancer samples.RESULTS: IL-8 and CXCR1 proteins were both overexpressed in pancreatic adenocarcinoma samples (55.6% and 65.4%, respectively) compared with the matched para-cancer tissues (25.9% and 12.3%, P < 0.01), or chronic pancreatitis (0% and 25%, P < 0.05). Serum IL-8 levels in pancreatic cancer patients (271.1 ± 187.7 ng/mL) were higher than in other digestive system tumors, such as gastric cancer (41.77 ± 9.11 ng/mL, P = 0.025), colorectal carcinoma (78.72 ± 80.60 ng/mL, P = 0.032) and hepatocellular carcinoma (59.60 ± 19.80 ng/mL, P = 0.016). In vivo tumorigenesis analysis further proved that tumor tissues from patients with higher serum IL-8 levels grew faster than those with lower IL-8 levels. CONCLUSION: IL-8 can be a fine serum marker for predicting the prognosis pancreatic cancer.
基金the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(JY03-A-10,2002AA2Z1003 , 2003CB114303) Science and Technology Committee of Shanghai Municipality(03DJ14016).
文摘We used cDNA microarrays containing ～9,000 unigenes to identify 486 salt responsive expressed sequence tags (ESTs) (representing ～450 unigenes) in shoots of the highly salt-tolerant rice variety, Nona Bokra (Oryza sativa L. Ssp.Indica pv. Nona). Some of the genes identified in this study had previously been associated with salt stress. Howeverthe majority were novel, indicating that there is a great number of genes that are induced by salt exposure. Analysis of the salt stress expression profile data of Nona provided clues regarding some putative cellular and molecular processes that are undertaken by this tolerant rice variety in response to salt stress. Namely, we found that multiple transcription factors were induced during the initial salt response of shoots. Many genes whose encoded proteins are implicated in detoxification, protectant and transport were rapidly induced. Genes supporting photosynthesis were repressed and those supporting carbohydrate metabolism were altered. Commonality among the genes induced by salt exposure with those induced during senescence and biotic stress responses suggests that there are shared signaling pathways among these processes. We further compared the transcriptome changes of the salt-sensitive cultivar, IR28, with that of Nona rice. Many genes that are salt responsive in Nona were found to be differentially regulated in IR28. This study identified a large number of candidate functional genes that appear to be involved in salt tolerance and further examination of these genes may enable the molecular basis of salt tolerance to be elucidated.
