Aldo-keto reductase family member C3(AKR1C3)promotes hepatocellular carcinoma cell growth by producing prostaglandin F2α

Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is a leading cause of death worldwide.Current therapies are effective for HCC patients with early disease,but many patients suffer recurrence after surgery and have a poor response to chemotherapy.Therefore,new therapeutic targets are needed.We analyzed gene expression profiles between HCC tissues and normal adjacent tissues from public databases and found that the expression of genes involved in lipid metabolism was significantly different.The analysis showed that AKR1C3 was upregulated in tumors,and high AKR1C3 expression was associated with a poorer prognosis in HCC patients.In vitro,assays demonstrated that the knockdown of AKR1C3 or the addition of the AKR1C3 inhibitor indomethacin suppressed the growth and colony formation of HCC cell lines.Knockdown of AKR1C3 in Huh7 cells reduced tumor growth in vivo.To explore the mechanism,we performed pathway enrichment analysis,and the results linked the expression of AKR1C3 with prostaglandin F2 alpha(PGF2a)downstream target genes.Suppression of AKR1C3 activity reduced the production of PGF2a,and supplementation with PGF2a restored the growth of indomethacin-treated Huh7 cells.Knockdown of the PGF receptor(PTGFR)and treatment with a PTGFR inhibitor significantly reduced HCC growth.We showed that indomethacin potentiated the sensitivity of Huh7 cells to sorafenib.In summary,our results indicate that AKR1C3 upregulation may promote HCC growth by promoting the production of PGF2α,and suppression of PTGFR limited HCC growth.Therefore,targeting the AKR1C3-PGF2a-PTGFR axis may be a new strategy for the treatment of HCC.

Cytochrome b5 reductase 2 suppresses tumor formation in nasopharyngeal carcinoma by attenuating angiogenesis

Background:Cytochrome b5 reductase 2(CYB5R2) is a potential tumor suppressor that inhibits cell proliferation and motility in nasopharyngeal carcinoma(NPC).Inactivation of CYB5R2 is associated with lymph node metastasis in NPC.This study aimed to explore the mechanisms contributing to the anti-neoplastic effects of CYB5R2.Methods:Polymerase chain reaction(PCR) assays were used to analyze the transcription of 84 genes known to be involved in representative cancer pathways in the NPC cell line HONE1.NPC cell lines CNE2 and HONE1 were transiently transfected with CYB5R2,and data was validated by real-time PCR.A chick chorioallantoic membrane(CAM)embryo model was implanted with CYB5R2-expressing CNE2 and HONE1 cells to evaluate the effect of CYB5R2 on angiogenesis.An immunohistochemical assay of the CAM model was used to analyze the protein expression of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF).Results:In CYB5R2-transfected NPC cells,PCR assays revealed up-regulated mRNA levels of Fas cell surface death receptor(FAS),FBJ murine osteosarcoma viral oncogene homolog(FOS),phosphoinositide-3-kinase regulatory subunit 1(PIK3R1),integrin beta 3(ITGB3),metastasis suppressor 1(MTSSl),interferon beta 1(IFNB1),and cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 2A(CDKN2A) and down-regulated levels of integrin beta 5(ITGB5),insulin-like growth factor 1(IGF1),TEK tyrosine kinase(TEK),transforming growth factor beta receptor 1(TGFBRl),and VEGF.The angiogenesis in the CAM model implanted with CYB5R2-transfected NPC cells was inhibited.Down-regulation of VEGF by CYB5R2 in NPC cells was confirmed by immunohistochemical staining in the CAM model.Conclusion:CYB5R2 up-regulates the expression of genes that negatively modulate angiogenesis in NPC cells and down-regulates the expression of VEGF to reduce angiogenesis,thereby suppressing tumor formation.

Association Between Homocysteine Level and Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Gene Polymorphisms in Type 2 Diabetes Accompanied by Dyslipidemia

Objective To investigate the association between total homocysteine(tHcy)level in plasma and methylenetetrahydrofblate reductase(MTHFR)C677T and A1298C genetic polymorphisms in a Chinese Han nationality population with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)accompanied by dyslipidemia.Methods This case-control study enrolled T2DM patients with dyslipidemia and without dyslipidemia respectively.Sanger dideoxy-mediated chain-termination method was used to detect the gene polymorphisms of MTHFR C677T and A1298C.Plasma tHcy and lipid levels were measured as well.The genotype frequency and allele frequency between the dyslipidemia and non-dyslipidemia groups were compared by using Chi-square test.Plasma tHcy level ofT2DM patients who carried the different genotypes was compared by Student's t test.Results Finally,82 T2DM patients with dyslipidemia and 94 ones without dyslipidemia were included in this study.There was a significant correlation between tHcy level and MTHFR C677T gene polymorphism inT2DM patients(t=2.27,P=0.02).Moreover,the plasma tHcy level in the dyslipidemia patients who carried MTHFR 677TT genotype was significantly higher than that in those with CT+CC genotype(13.62+6.97 vs.10.95+3.62pmol/L,t=2.2O,P=0.03);while for patients without dyslipidemia,comparison of the tHcy level between those who carried the above two alleles showed no significantly difference(13.34±6.03 vs.12.04±5.09μmol/L,t=1.08,P=0.29).Conclusion MTHFR 677TT genotype might associate with higher tHcy level in T2DM patients with dyslipidemia.

Resveratrol inhibits angiotensin II-induced ERK1/2 activation by downregulating quinone reductase 2 in rat vascular smooth muscle cells

Our previous studies showed that resveratrol could inhibit the proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells （VSMCs） and repress mRNA and protein expression of quinone reductase 2 （NQO2）. This study further explored the potential mechanisms whereby resveratrol inhibits the proliferation of rat VSMCs. Lentiviral vectors that incorporated NQO2 small interfering RNA （siRNA） were constructed and transduced into rat VSMCs. The cell proliferation was detected using the bromodeoxyuridine （BrdU） assay. Cultured rat VSMCs were stimulated with angiotensin II and the level of reactive oxygen species （ROS） was measured using a ROS assay kit. A realtime quantitative PCR was used to detect NQO2 mRNA levels. Extracellular signal-regulated kinase （ERK1/2） and NQO2 protein expression were determined by Western blotting analysis. The inhibitory effect of resveratrol （10 and 50 μmol/L） on the proliferation of rat VSMCs in the NQO2 siRNA group was significantly weaker than that in the normal and scrambled siRNA group （P 〈 0.01）. The ROS level in the NQO2 siRNA and resveratrol （50 μmol/L） treatment groups were lower than that in the normal and scrambled siRNA groups （P 〈 0.01 in both）. Compared with the normal and scrambled siRNA group, the phosphorylation of ERK1/2 was significantly decreased in the NQO2 siRNA and resveratrol （50 μmol/L） treatment group （P 〈 0.01 in both）. In conclusion, high concentration of resveratrol inhibits angiotensin II-induced ERK1/2 phosphorylation and subsequent proliferation by down-regulation of NQO2 in cultured rat VSMCs.

Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Gene Polymorphism C677T is Associated with Increased Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in Chinese Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Objective Chronic cardiovascular diseases induced by long-term poor blood glucose control are the main cause of death in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Previous researches report that methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene(MTHFR)polymorphisms might influence the occurrence of coronary heart disease(CHD)in T2DM patients.The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether MTHFR C677T and A1298C mutations are associated with the risk of CHD inT2DM patients.Methods A total of 197 subjects with T2DM were studied,of which 95 patients with CHD.The genotypes of MTHFR C677T and A1298C were analyzed by using dideoxy chain-termination method,and compared between patients with CHD and those without CHD.Results We found that the frequency of the 677T allele was significantly higher in T2DM patients with CHD than those without CHD(P=0.011).However,there was no significant difference in any of the examined haplotypes between T2DM patients with and without CHD.Furthermore,the 677T allele was associated with a higher risk of CHD development in diabetic patients with lower homocysteine(Hey)levels(≤15μmol/L)(P=0.006),while no effect of MTHFR gene polymorphism on the incidence of CHD was found in patients with higher Hey levels(>15 μmol/L)(P=0.491).Conclusion The MTHFR C677T gene polymorphism is associated with the risk of CHD of diabetic patients and could be used as an effective marker for CHD in Chinese diabetic populations with normal Hey levels.

Emerging roles of the ribonucleotide reductase M2 in colorectal cancer and ultraviolet-induced DNA damage repair

AIM:To investigate the roles of the ribonucleotide reductase M2 (RRM2) subunit in colorectal cancer (CRC) and ultraviolet (UV)-induced DNA damage repair. METHODS:Immunohistochemical staining of tissue microarray was performed to detect the expression of RRM2. Seven CRC cell lines were cultured and three human colon cancer cell lines, i.e., HCT116, SW480 and SW620, were used. Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and Western blotting were performed to determine the mRNA and protein expression levels of RRM2, respectively. Cell proliferation assay, cell cycle analysis were performed. Cell apoptosis was evaluated by double staining with fluorescein isothiocyanate-conjugated Annexin Ⅴ and propidium iodide (PI) usingAnnexin Ⅴ/PI apoptosis kit. The motility and invasion of CRC cells were assessed by the Transwell chamber assay. Cells were irradiated with a 254 nm UV-C lamp to detect the UV sensitivity after RRM2 depletion. RESULTS:Immunohistochemical staining revealed elevated RRM2 levels in CRC tissues. RRM2 overexpression was positively correlated with invasion depth (P < 0.05), poorly differentiated type (P = 0.0051), and tumor node metastasis stage (P = 0.0015). The expression of RRM2 in HCT116 cells was downregulated after transfection, and HCT116 cell proliferation was obviously suppressed compared to control groups (P < 0.05). In the invasion test, the number of cells that passed through the chambers in the RRM2-siRNA group was 81 ± 3, which was lower than that in the negative control (289 ± 7) and blank control groups (301 ± 7.2). These differences were statistically significant (P < 0.01). Our data suggest that RRM2 overexpression may be associated with CRC progression. RRM2 silencing by siRNA may inhibit the hyperplasia and invasiveness of CRC cells, suggesting that RRM2 may play an important role in the infiltration and metastasis of CRC, which is a potential therapeutic strategy in CRC. In addition, RRM2 depletion increased UV sensitivity. CONCLUSION:These findings suggest that RRM2 may be a facilitating factor in colorectal tumorigenesis and UV-induced DNA damage repair.

Recombinant adenovirus-mediated overexpression of 3β-hydroxysteroid-Δ24 reductase

3β-Hydroxysteroid-△24 reductase （DHCR24） is a multifunctional enzyme that localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum and has neuroprotective and cholesterol-synthesizing activities. DHCR24 overexpression confers neuroprotection against apoptosis caused by amyloid β deposition. The present study aimed to construct two recombinant adenoviruses driving DHCR24 expression specifically in neurons. Two SYN1 promoter DNA fragments were obtained from human （h） and rat （r）. Recombinant Ad-r（h）SYN1-DHCR24 was transfected into AD-293, N2A （mouse neuroblastoma）, and MIN6 （mouse pancreatic carcinoma） cells. Western blot analysis showed DHCR24 was specially expressed in 293 and N2A cells, but no specific band was found in MIN6 cells. This demonstrates that the recombinant adenoviruses successfully express DHCR24, and no expression is observed in non-neuronal cells. TUNEL assay results showed apoptosis was inhibited in adenovirus-transfected neurons. Detecting reactive oxygen species by immunoflu- orescence, we found that adenovirus transfection inhibits apoptosis through scavenging excess reactive oxygen species. Our findings show that the recombinant DHCR24 adenoviruses induce neuron-specific DHCR24 expression, and thereby lay the foundation for further studies on DHCR24 gene therapy for Alzheimer＇s disease.

设计改造羧酸还原酶合成医药中间体(S)-2-氨基丁醇

(S)-2-氨基丁醇同时具有羟基及氨基官能团,是多种重要药物分子的关键手性中间体,生物合成(S)-2-氨基丁醇尚缺少有效的酶元件。以塞格尼氏菌(Segniliparus rugosus)来源的羧酸还原酶SrCAR为研究对象,通过对实验室已有SrCAR突变文库进行筛选测试,结合活性位点共进化分析,同时利用组合活性中心饱和突变策略(Combinatorial active-site saturation test,CAST)构建新的突变体文库,经测试最终获得优势突变体XH7(G430V/E533F/A627N)。该突变体催化底物N-Boc-(S)-2-氨基丁酸到醛产物的活性(kcat/Km)较野生型SrCAR提高2.1倍,热熔值(Tm)提升2.3℃。进一步通过引入荧光假单胞菌(Pseudomonas fluorescens)来源的醇脱氢酶PfADH,可还原N-Boc-(S)-2-氨基丁醛到醇产物。XH7和PfADH的双酶共表达体系反应5 h即可将20 mmol/L底物实现几乎完全转化,转化率达到99%,并经脱Boc保护与分离纯化获得终产物(S)-2-氨基丁醇,得率为60%。通过分子动力学模拟解析最优突变体活性及热稳定性提高的分子机制,为SrCAR酶设计改造提供新的研究思路,拓展酶法合成(S)-2氨基丁醇的生物酶工具箱,可为类似高附加值医药中间体的生物合成提供理论和实践指导。

Screening of traditional Chinese medicine monomers as ribonucleotide reductase M2 inhibitors for tumor treatment

BACKGROUND Ribonucleotide reductase(RR)is a key enzyme in tumor proliferation,especially its subunit-RRM2.Although there are multiple therapeutics for tumors,they all have certain limitations.Given their advantages,traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)monomers have become an important source of anti-tumor drugs.Therefore,screening and analysis of TCM monomers with RRM2 inhibition can provide a reference for further anti-tumor drug development.AIM To screen and analyze potential anti-tumor TCM monomers with a good binding capacity to RRM2.METHODS The Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis database was used to analyze the level of RRM2 gene expression in normal and tumor tissues as well as RRM2's effect on the overall survival rate of tumor patients.TCM monomers that potentially act on RRM2 were screened via literature mining.Using AutoDock software,the screened monomers were docked with the RRM2 protein.RESULTS The expression of RRM2 mRNA in multiple tumor tissues was significantly higher than that in normal tissues,and it was negatively correlated with the overall survival rate of patients with the majority of tumor types.Through literature mining,we discovered that berberine,ursolic acid,gambogic acid,cinobufagin,quercetin,daphnetin,and osalmide have inhibitory effects on RRM2.The results of molecular docking identified that the above TCM monomers have a strong binding capacity with RRM2 protein,which mainly interacted through hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic force.The main binding sites were Arg330,Tyr323,Ser263,and Met350.CONCLUSION RRM2 is an important tumor therapeutic target.The TCM monomers screened have a good binding capacity with the RRM2 protein.

Uptake of resveratrol and role of resveratrol-targeting protein, quinone reductase 2, in normally cultured human prostate cells

Resveratrol is a dietary polyphenol espoused to have chemopreventive activity against a variety of human cancer types. We first reported that resveratrol significantly decreases the proliferation of both androgen-dependent and hormone-refractory prostate cancer cells. However, the effects of resveratrol in normal prostate epithelial and stromal cells, particularly with regard to its uptake, subcellular distribution and intracellular targets, have not been investigated. To advance the knowledge on accessibility and cellular disposition of resveratrol in prostate cells, [3H] resveratrol, fractionation of cell extracts into subcellular compartments, Western blot analysis, resveratrol affinity column chromatography and flow cytometry were used to study the uptake and intracellular distribution of resveratrol in normally cultured prostate stromal （PrSCs） and epithelial cells （PrECs）. Pretreatment of both PrSCs and PrECs for 2 days with resveratrol modulated its uptake and selectively increased its distribution to the membrane and organelle compartments. Resveratrol affinity column chromatography studies showed differential expression of a previously identified resveratrol-targeting protein, quinone reductase 2 （QR2）, in PrSCs and PrECs. Flow cytometric analysis comparing resveratrol-treated and untreated PrSCs showed a large decrease in G1-phase and a concomitant increase in S and G2/M-phases of the cell cycle. These results suggest that resveratrol suppresses PrSC proliferation by affecting cell cycle phase distribution, which may involve the participation by QR2.

Nrf2-inducing and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitory activities of a polyphenol-rich fraction of Guazuma ulmifolia leaves

Objective: To fractionate and identify polyphenols from Guazuma ulmifolia Lam. leaves, and to explore their antioxidant, 5-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A(HMG-Co A) reductase inhibitory, and Nrf2 modulatory activities.Methods: The 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl assay was used to evaluate the antioxidant activity of a polyphenolic fraction of the extract of Guazuma ulmifolia Lam. leaves. THP-1 gene reporter cell lines constructed with a transcriptional response element specific for Nrf2 and a minimal promoter for the firefly luciferase–green fluorescent protein transgene were used to determine the effect of the polyphenolic fraction on the Nrf2 signaling pathway. Furthermore, an assay of HMG-Co A reductase inhibitory activity was performed by using a commercial enzyme kit. Polyphenolic compounds were identified by liquid chromatographytandem mass spectrometry.Results: The polyphenolic fraction showed fairly strong antioxidant activity [IC50 =(14.90 ± 4.70) μg/m L] and inhibited HMG-Co A reductase activity by 69.10%, which was slightly lower than that by pravastatin(84.37%) and quercetin(84.25%). Additionally, the polyphenolic fraction activated the Nrf2 antioxidant signaling pathway at 500 μg/m L. Eleven subfractions resulting from the column chromatography separation of the polyphenolic fraction also showed relatively strong antioxidant activities(IC50: 17.46–217.14 μg/m L). The subfraction(F6) stimulated the Nrf2 signaling pathway and had HMG-Co A reductase inhibitory activity(65.43%). Moreover, the subfraction contained two main flavonoids: quercetin and quercimeritrin.Conclusions: The polyphenolic fraction of Guazuma ulmifolia could induce antioxidant genes via the Nrf2/antioxidant regulatory elements pathway, and is a promising candidate for an inhibitor of HMG-Co A reductase.

Properties of mercuric reductase from a HgCl_2-resistant fungus

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Changes in 5α-reductase (type 2) gene expression in epididymis of puberty diabetic rats

The changes in 5α-reductase (type 2 ) gene expression in the epi-didymis of puberty diabetic rats were studied by the Northern blot and Dotblot method. Rats were divided into 3 groups: the control group (C), thediabetic group (D), and the diabetic group with insulin treatment (DI).Results: The Northern blot intensity of the caput epididymis in Group D is

重组大肠杆菌S3-2产羰基还原酶发酵工艺优化及动力学研究

以重组大肠杆菌S3-2为发酵菌株,通过单因素实验和正交实验对重组大肠杆菌S3-2产羰基还原酶的1 L发酵罐发酵工艺进行优化,并通过Logistic方程和Luedeking-Piret方程对重组大肠杆菌S3-2分批发酵产羰基还原酶的动力学过程进行模拟。结果表明,重组大肠杆菌S3-2的最佳发酵工艺为:IPTG在OD600值为1.0时诱导、IPTG终浓度为0.30 mmol·L^(-1)、种子液OD600值为3.0时接种、诱导温度为26℃,在此条件下,菌体细胞干重为1.586 g·L^(-1)、羰基还原酶酶活为0.712 U·mL^(-1);菌体生长、羰基还原酶酶活及甘油消耗的动力学模型的拟合度分别为0.9883、0.9917和0.9807,说明该模型对重组大肠杆菌S3-2的发酵动力学模型拟合良好,为后续中试放大研究提供了理论依据。

Effect of tillage state of paddy soils with heavy metal pollution on the nosZ gene of N_(2)O reductase

Paddy soils are an important source of atmospheric nitrous oxide(N_(2)O).However,numerous studies have focused on N_(2)O production during the soil tillage period,neglecting the N_(2)O production during the dry fallow period.In this study,we conducted an incubation experiment using the acetylene inhibition technique to investigate N_(2)O emission and reduction rates of paddy soil profiles(0-1 m)from Guangdong Province and Jinlin Province in China,with different heavy-metal pollution levels.The abundance and community structures of denitrifying bacteria were determined via quantitative-PCR and Illumina MiSeq sequencing of nosZ,nirK,and nirS genes.Our results showed that the potential N_(2)O emission rate,N_(2)O production rate,and denitrification rate have decreased with increasing soil vertical depth and heavy-metal pollution.More importantly,we found that the functional gene type of N_(2)O reductase switched with the tillage state of paddy soils,which cladeⅡnos Z genes were the dominant gene during the tillage period,while cladeⅠnos Z genes were the dominant gene during the dry fallow period.The heavy-metal pollution has less effect on the niche differentiation of the nos Z gene.The N_(2)O emission rate was significantly regulated by the genus Bradyhizobium,which contains both N_(2)O reductase and nitrite reductase genes.Our findings suggests that the nos Z gene of N_(2)O reductase can significantly impact the N_(2)O emission from paddy soils.

Is the C677T polymorphism in methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene or plasma homocysteine a risk factor for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in Chinese individuals?

The present study enrolled 251 diabetic patients, including 101 with neuropathy and 150 without neuropathy. Of the 150 patients, 100 had no complications, such as retinopathy, nephropathy, or neuropathy. Polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis was used to identify methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene variants. Plasma homocysteine levels were also measured. Homocysteine levels and the frequency of hyperhomocysteinemia were significantly higher in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy compared with diabetic patients without neuropathy （P 〈 0.05）. In logistic regression analysis with neuropathy as the dependent variable, the frequency of C677T in methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase was significantly higher in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy compared with patients without diabetic complications. Homocysteine levels were significantly higher in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy carrying the 677T allele and low folic acid levels. In conclusion, hyperhomocysteinemia is an independent risk factor for diabetic neuropathy in Chinese patients with diabetes. The C677T polymorphism in methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase and low folic acid levels may be risk factors for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in Chinese patients with diabetes.

雄激素代谢相关基因AKR1C3、SHBG、SRD5A2单核苷酸多态性与指长比的相关性

目的 探讨雄激素代谢相关基因2型3α-羟基类固醇脱氢酶醛酮还原酶(aldo-keto reductase IC3,AKR1C3)、性激素结合球蛋白(sex hormone-binding globulin,SHBG)和睾酮5-α还原酶Ⅱ(steroid 5α-reductase type 2 gene,SRD5A2)的6个单核苷酸多态性与人类指长比(2D:4D)的相关性。方法 选取宁夏医科大学2019级799名在校大学生(男性396名,女性403名)为研究对象。通过拍照采集双手正面照片并进行指长比分析;采用多重聚合酶链反应技术对rs12529、rs1937845、rs523349、rs727428、rs3760213和rs6259 SNP位点进行基因分型,随后利用单因素方差分析法分析不同基因型与2D:4D的相关性。结果 女性双手2D:4D均高于男性(P均<0.05);AKR1C3基因的rs12529位点基因型、SHBG基因的rs3760213和rs6259位点基因型和等位基因型频率在性别间差异均有统计学意义(P均<0.05);单倍型分析表明,AKR1C3基因的rs12529-rs1937845位点与SHBG基因的rs727428-rs3760213-rs6259位点存在强连锁,但只有后者在男女间差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);不论男性还是女性,rs12529、rs1937845、rs523349、rs727428、rs3760213和rs6259共6个SNP位点基因型频率与指长比(2D:4D)均无相关性(P均>0.05)。结论 799名大学生不同性别指长比差异显著,且SHBG基因单核苷酸多态性呈现性别差异,但与指长比无关。

A rice geranylgeranyl reductase is essential for chloroplast development

Chloroplasts are essential for plant photosynthesis and growth.Many genes have been identified that regulate plant chloroplast development.However,it is not known at a molecular level how these genes regulate chloroplast biogenesis.In this study,we isolated a mutant ygl2(yellow-green leaf2)that exhibited a pigment-defective phenotype.YGL2 encodes a geranylgeranyl reductase,and in mutant ygl2,there was a single base change(T1361G)located in the third exon of YGL2 that resulted in a missense mutation(L454R)in the encoded product.Transmission electron microscopy revealed that chloroplast development was impaired in the ygl2 mutant.The expression levels of plastid-encoded genes were significantly altered in the ygl2 mutant.Furthermore,in a yeast two-hybrid assay,we found that YGL2 interacted with the RNA editing factor MORF8.

硒蛋白硫氧还蛋白还原酶2(TXNRD2)在肿瘤组织中的表达及其对生存预后的影响

目的:以硒蛋白硫氧还蛋白还原酶2基因(TXNRD2)为研究靶点,探讨TXNRD2与肿瘤微环境中的免疫细胞及免疫浸润的相关性,旨在揭示TXNRD2对人类恶性肿瘤发生和发展的影响,为肿瘤的免疫治疗和预后预测提供新的靶点。方法:从癌症基因组图谱(TCGA)数据库,基因型-组织表达(GTEx)数据库,癌症细胞系百科全书(CCLE)和人类蛋白质图集等采集数据,描述33种肿瘤中TXNRD2的表达、预后、免疫微环境、免疫新抗原、肿瘤突变负担(TMB)和微卫星不稳定性(MSI)。采用Kaplan-Meier Plotter分析TXNRD2在肿瘤中的差异生存曲线。采用单因素和多因素COX回归分析皮肤黑色素瘤(SKCM)和脑下级脑胶质瘤(LGG)的总体生存率(OS)的影响因素,采用多因素回归和Nomogram列线图建立SKCM、LGG预测评分模型。结果:TXNRD2在多种肿瘤中普遍高表达,且其可以预测多种肿瘤患者的生存率。同时,TXNRD2表达水平与肿瘤免疫浸润、肿瘤微环境和免疫肿瘤抗原明显相关。单因素COX回归分析显示,TXNRD2、年龄、种族和pTNM-stage是SKCM患者的总生存期的危险因素,TXNRD2、年龄、分级、放射治疗是LGG患者的总生存期的危险因素。除此之外,TXNRD2的会表达影响DNA修饰基因(MMRs)和甲基转移酶的表达。结论:TXNRD2对人类恶性肿瘤的发生和发展有重要影响,可为肿瘤的免疫治疗和预后预测提供新的靶点,从而为癌症的预防诊断和治疗提供参考。

分子改造羰基还原酶CpCR提高其催化合成2-苯乙醇能力

该研究对近平滑假丝酵母ATCC 7330羰基还原酶CpCR进行分子改造,以提高其催化合成2-苯乙醇的能力。通过易错PCR构建突变文库,利用2,4-二硝基苯肼高通量筛选阳性突变株,测序确定氨基酸突变位点。再通过蛋白质半理性设计进行虚拟饱和突变,采用定点突变技术进行构建和评价。筛选获得突变体T171F具有更强的催化能力和热稳定性。进一步考察了催化时间、温度、pH值和底物浓度对wtCpCR和T171F催化合成2-苯乙醇的影响。研究表明,酶最适催化合成2-苯乙醇的温度为30℃;T171F最适催化合成2-苯乙醇的pH为6.5;苯乙醛的质量浓度为1000 mg/L时T171F产率可达91.24%,是wtCpCR的2.8倍。此外,突变体T171F相比wtCpCR催化时间由10 h降低到4 h,催化效率得到很大的提高。该研究为羰基还原酶催化合成2-苯乙醇提供科学基础,同时具有一定的应用价值。