目的观察腺苷预处理对大鼠脑缺血再灌注后基质金属蛋白酶9(MMP-9)和闭锁连接蛋白1(ZO-1)表达变化的影响。方法108只健康雄性SD大鼠随机分为对照组、模型组、腺苷组(n=36)。造模前腺苷组腹腔注射腺苷注射液,对照组和模型组大鼠在相同时...目的观察腺苷预处理对大鼠脑缺血再灌注后基质金属蛋白酶9(MMP-9)和闭锁连接蛋白1(ZO-1)表达变化的影响。方法108只健康雄性SD大鼠随机分为对照组、模型组、腺苷组(n=36)。造模前腺苷组腹腔注射腺苷注射液,对照组和模型组大鼠在相同时间点腹腔注射2 ml生理盐水。采用改良的线栓法栓塞右侧大脑中动脉阻断血流2 h后,将线拔出形成再灌注。再灌注24 h后,伊文思蓝(EB)渗透法测定血脑屏障通透性,检测MMP-9和ZO-1表达。结果模型组和腺苷组EB,脑含水量,MMP-9明显高于对照组,ZO-1明显低于对照组(P<0.01);模型组和腺苷组MMP-9/β肌动蛋白(β-actin)表达明显高于对照组(0.563±0.054和0.377±0.080 vs 0.242±0.021,P<0.01),ZO-1/β-actin表达明显低于对照组(0.186±0.042和0.393±0.075 vs 0.671±0.065,P<0.01)。腺苷组MMP-9/β-actin表达低于模型组,ZO-1/β-actin表达明显高于模型组(P<0.01)。结论腺苷预处理可以通过抑制MMP-9表达,增加ZO-1表达,改善血脑屏障完整性,减轻脑水肿与脑缺血再灌注后的神经损伤。展开更多
Background:Verticillium wilt,caused by Verticillium dahliae,is called a "cancer" disease of cotton.The discovery and identification of defense-related genes is essential for the breeding of Verticillium wilt...Background:Verticillium wilt,caused by Verticillium dahliae,is called a "cancer" disease of cotton.The discovery and identification of defense-related genes is essential for the breeding of Verticillium wilt-resistant varieties.In previous research we identified some possible broad-spectrum resistance genes.Here,we report a tryptophan synthesis-related gene GbTRP1 and its functional analysis in relation to the resistance of cotton to V.dahliae.Results:Expression analysis shows that GbTRP1 is suppressed at 1 h and 6 h post V.dahliae infection,but activated at 12 h and 24 h,and the expression of GbTRP1 is highly induced by treatment with salicylic acid and jasmonic acid.Sub-cellular localization studies show that GbTRP1 is localized in the chloroplast.Suppression of GbTRP1 expression leads to lesion-mimic phenotypes and activates the immune response in cotton by showing enhanced resistance to V.dahliae and B.cinerea.Metabolomic analysis shows that anthranilic compounds significantly accumulated in GbTRP1-silenced plants,and these metabolites can inhibit the growth of V.dahliae and B.cinerea in vitro.Conclusions:Our results show that suppression of GbTRPI expression dramatically activates the immune response and increases resistance of cotton to V.dahliae and B.cinerea,possibly due to the accumulation of anthranilate compounds.This study not only provides genetic resources for disease resistance breeding,but also may provide a basis for new chemical control methods for combatting of fungal disease in cotton.展开更多
Background:Naturally-colored cotton has become increasingly popular because of their natural properties of coloration,UV protection,flame retardant,antibacterial activity and mildew resistance.But poor fiber quality a...Background:Naturally-colored cotton has become increasingly popular because of their natural properties of coloration,UV protection,flame retardant,antibacterial activity and mildew resistance.But poor fiber quality and limited color choices are two key issues that have restricted the cultivation of naturally-colored cotton.To identify the possible pathways participating in fiber pigmentation in naturally-colored cottons,five colored cotton accessions in three different color types(with green,brown and white fiber)were chosen for a comprehensive analysis of phenylpropanoid metabolism during fiber development.Results:The expression levels of flavonoid biosynthesis pathway genes in brown cotton fibers were significantly higher than those in white and green cotton fibers.Total flavonoids and proanthocyanidin were higher in brown cotton fibers relative to those in white and green cotton fibers,which suggested that the flavonoid biosynthesis pathway might not participate in the pigmentation of green cotton fibers.Further expression analysis indicated that the genes encoding enzymes for the synthesis of caffeic acid derivatives,lignin and lignan were activated in the developing fibers of the green cotton at 10 and 15 days post-anthesis.Conclusions:Our results strengthen the understanding of phenylpropanoid metabolism and pigmentation in green and brown cotton fibers,and may improve the breeding of naturally-colored cottons.展开更多
文摘目的观察腺苷预处理对大鼠脑缺血再灌注后基质金属蛋白酶9(MMP-9)和闭锁连接蛋白1(ZO-1)表达变化的影响。方法108只健康雄性SD大鼠随机分为对照组、模型组、腺苷组(n=36)。造模前腺苷组腹腔注射腺苷注射液,对照组和模型组大鼠在相同时间点腹腔注射2 ml生理盐水。采用改良的线栓法栓塞右侧大脑中动脉阻断血流2 h后,将线拔出形成再灌注。再灌注24 h后,伊文思蓝(EB)渗透法测定血脑屏障通透性,检测MMP-9和ZO-1表达。结果模型组和腺苷组EB,脑含水量,MMP-9明显高于对照组,ZO-1明显低于对照组(P<0.01);模型组和腺苷组MMP-9/β肌动蛋白(β-actin)表达明显高于对照组(0.563±0.054和0.377±0.080 vs 0.242±0.021,P<0.01),ZO-1/β-actin表达明显低于对照组(0.186±0.042和0.393±0.075 vs 0.671±0.065,P<0.01)。腺苷组MMP-9/β-actin表达低于模型组,ZO-1/β-actin表达明显高于模型组(P<0.01)。结论腺苷预处理可以通过抑制MMP-9表达,增加ZO-1表达,改善血脑屏障完整性,减轻脑水肿与脑缺血再灌注后的神经损伤。
基金Supports by China Agricultural Research System(CARS-15-04)
文摘Background:Verticillium wilt,caused by Verticillium dahliae,is called a "cancer" disease of cotton.The discovery and identification of defense-related genes is essential for the breeding of Verticillium wilt-resistant varieties.In previous research we identified some possible broad-spectrum resistance genes.Here,we report a tryptophan synthesis-related gene GbTRP1 and its functional analysis in relation to the resistance of cotton to V.dahliae.Results:Expression analysis shows that GbTRP1 is suppressed at 1 h and 6 h post V.dahliae infection,but activated at 12 h and 24 h,and the expression of GbTRP1 is highly induced by treatment with salicylic acid and jasmonic acid.Sub-cellular localization studies show that GbTRP1 is localized in the chloroplast.Suppression of GbTRP1 expression leads to lesion-mimic phenotypes and activates the immune response in cotton by showing enhanced resistance to V.dahliae and B.cinerea.Metabolomic analysis shows that anthranilic compounds significantly accumulated in GbTRP1-silenced plants,and these metabolites can inhibit the growth of V.dahliae and B.cinerea in vitro.Conclusions:Our results show that suppression of GbTRPI expression dramatically activates the immune response and increases resistance of cotton to V.dahliae and B.cinerea,possibly due to the accumulation of anthranilate compounds.This study not only provides genetic resources for disease resistance breeding,but also may provide a basis for new chemical control methods for combatting of fungal disease in cotton.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31471540)National Transgenic Plant Research of China(2016ZX08005–001)to Zhang XL+3 种基金This project was also supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2662017JC030)Funding was also provided by Science and Technology Innovation Talent program(2020CB017)Scientific and Technological Breakthrough and Achievement Transformation Projects of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps(2016 AC027)Scientific Research Project of Shihezi(2016HZ09)to You CY.
文摘Background:Naturally-colored cotton has become increasingly popular because of their natural properties of coloration,UV protection,flame retardant,antibacterial activity and mildew resistance.But poor fiber quality and limited color choices are two key issues that have restricted the cultivation of naturally-colored cotton.To identify the possible pathways participating in fiber pigmentation in naturally-colored cottons,five colored cotton accessions in three different color types(with green,brown and white fiber)were chosen for a comprehensive analysis of phenylpropanoid metabolism during fiber development.Results:The expression levels of flavonoid biosynthesis pathway genes in brown cotton fibers were significantly higher than those in white and green cotton fibers.Total flavonoids and proanthocyanidin were higher in brown cotton fibers relative to those in white and green cotton fibers,which suggested that the flavonoid biosynthesis pathway might not participate in the pigmentation of green cotton fibers.Further expression analysis indicated that the genes encoding enzymes for the synthesis of caffeic acid derivatives,lignin and lignan were activated in the developing fibers of the green cotton at 10 and 15 days post-anthesis.Conclusions:Our results strengthen the understanding of phenylpropanoid metabolism and pigmentation in green and brown cotton fibers,and may improve the breeding of naturally-colored cottons.