Carbon Chain Length Determines Inhibitory Potency of Perfluoroalkyl Sulfonic Acids on Human Placental 3β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase 1:Screening,Structure-Activity Relationship,and In Silico Analysis

Objective This study aimed to compare 9 perfluoroalkyl sulfonic acids(PFSA)with carbon chain lengths(C4–C12)to inhibit human placental 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 1(3β-HSD1),aromatase,and rat 3β-HSD4 activities.Methods Human and rat placental 3β-HSDs activities were determined by converting pregnenolone to progesterone and progesterone secretion in JEG-3 cells was determined using HPLC/MS–MS,and human aromatase activity was determined by radioimmunoassay.Results PFSA inhibited human 3β-HSD1 structure-dependently in the order:perfluorooctanesulfonic acid(PFOS,half-maximum inhibitory concentration,IC50:9.03±4.83μmol/L)>perfluorodecanesulfonic acid(PFDS,42.52±8.99μmol/L)>perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid(PFHpS,112.6±29.39μmol/L)>perfluorobutanesulfonic acid(PFBS)=perfluoropentanesulfonic acid(PFPS)=perfluorohexanesulfonic acid(PFHxS)=perfluorododecanesulfonic acid(PFDoS)(ineffective at 100μmol/L).6:2FTS(1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctanesulfonic acid)and 8:2FTS(1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecanesulfonic acid)did not inhibit human 3β-HSD1.PFOS and PFHpS are mixed inhibitors,whereas PFDS is a competitive inhibitor.Moreover,1–10μmol/L PFOS and PFDS significantly reduced progesterone biosynthesis in JEG-3 cells.Docking analysis revealed that PFSA binds to the steroid-binding site of human 3β-HSD1 in a carbon chain length-dependent manner.All 100μmol/L PFSA solutions did not affect rat 3β-HSD4 and human placental aromatase activity.Conclusion Carbon chain length determines inhibitory potency of PFSA on human placental 3β-HSD1 in a V-shaped transition at PFOS(C8),with inhibitory potency of PFOS>PFDS>PFHpS>PFBS=PFPS=PFHxS=PFDoS=6:2FTS=8:2FTS.

Alcohol dehydrogenase coexisted solid-state electrochemiluminescence biosensor for detection of p53 gene

An alcohol dehydrogenase （ADH）-coexisted solidstate electrochemiluminescence （ECL） biosensor for sensitive detection of the p53 gene was developed. The electrode modified by multiwalled carbon nanotubes, Ru（bpy）]2＋3 and polypyrrole （ MWNTs-Ru （bpy） ]2＋3 -PPy ） was prepared to adsorb the ssDNA by electrostatic interactions. Then, the ssDNA recognized the gold nanoparticles （AuNPs）-labeled p53 gene and produced the AuNPs-dsDNA electrode with the AuNPs layer. The AuNPs layer adsorbed the ADH molecules for producing the ECL signal. Thus, the biosensor was based on coupling enzyme substrate reaction with solid-state ECL detection, and it displayed good sensitivity and specificity. The detection limit of the wild type p53 sequence （wtp53） is as low as 0. 1 pmol/L and the discrimination is up to 57. 1% between the wtp53 and the muted type p53 sequence （mtp53）. The amenability of this method to the analyses of p53 from normal and cancer cell lysates is demonstrated. The signal of wtp53 in the MGC-803 gastric cancer cell lysates turns out to be about 61.8% that of the wtp53 in the GES-1 normal gastric mucosal cell lysates, and the concentration of the wtp53 is found to decrease about 59 times. The method is highly complementary to enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay （ELISA）, and it holds promise for the diagnosis and management of cancer.

Effects of genistein and equol on human and rat testicular 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 3 activities

The objective of the present study was to investigate the effects of genistein and equol on 3β-hydroxysteroid de- hydrogenase （3β-HSD） and 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 3 （17β-HSD3） in human and rat testis microsomes. These enzymes （3β-HSD and 17β-HSD3）, along with two others （cytochrome P450 side-chain cleavage enzyme and cytochrome P450 17α-hydroxylase/17-20 lyase）, catalyze the reactions that convert the steroid cholesterol into the sex hormone testosterone. Genistein inhibited 3β-HSD activity （0.2 μmol L^-1 pregnenolone） with half-maximal inhibition or a half-maximal inhibitory concentration （IC50） of 87 ± 15 （human） and 636 ± 155 nmol L^-1 （rat）. Genistein＇s mode of action on 3β-HSD activity was competitive for the substrate pregnenolonrge and noncompetitive for the cofactor NAD＋. There was no difference in genistein＇s potency of 3β-HSD inhibition between intact rat Leydig cells and testis microsomes. In contrast to its potent inhibition of 3β-HSD, genistein had lesser effects on human and rat 17β-HSD3 （0.1 μmol L^-1 androstenedione）, with an IC50 〉 100μmol L^-1. On the other hand, equol only inhibited human 3β-HSD by 42%, and had no effect on 3β-HSD and 17β-HSD3 in rat tissues. These observations imply that the ability of soy isoflavones to regulate androgen biosynthesis in Leydig cells is due in part to action on Leydig cell 3β- HSD activity. Given the increasing intake of soy-based food products and their potential effect on blood androgen levels, these findings are greatly relevant to public health.

Choline dehydrogenase interacts with SQSTM1 to activate mitophagy and promote coelomocyte survival in Apostichopus japonicus following Vibrio splendidus infection

Previous studies have shown that Vibrio splendidus infection causes mitochondrial damage in Apostichopus japonicus coelomocytes,leading to the production of excessive reactive oxygen species(ROS)and irreversible apoptotic cell death.Emerging evidence suggests that mitochondrial autophagy(mitophagy)is the most effective method for eliminating damaged mitochondria and ROS,with choline dehydrogenase(CHDH)identified as a novel mitophagy receptor that can recognize non-ubiquitin damage signals and microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3(LC3)in vertebrates.However,the functional role of CHDH in invertebrates is largely unknown.In this study,we observed a significant increase in the mRNA and protein expression levels of A.japonicus CHDH(AjCHDH)in response to V.splendidus infection and lipopolysaccharide(LPS)challenge,consistent with changes in mitophagy under the same conditions.Notably,AjCHDH was localized to the mitochondria rather than the cytosol following V.splendidus infection.Moreover,AjCHDH knockdown using si RNA transfection significantly reduced mitophagy levels,as observed through transmission electron microscopy and confocal microscopy.Further investigation into the molecular mechanisms underlying CHDH-regulated mitophagy showed that AjCHDH lacked an LC3-interacting region(LIR)for direct binding to LC3 but possessed a FB1 structural domain that binds to SQSTM1.The interaction between AjCHDH and SQSTM1 was further confirmed by immunoprecipitation analysis.Furthermore,laser confocal microscopy indicated that SQSTM1 and LC3 were recruited by AjCHDH in coelomocytes and HEK293T cells.In contrast,AjCHDH interference hindered SQSTM1 and LC3 recruitment to the mitochondria,a critical step in damaged mitochondrial degradation.Thus,AjCHDH interference led to a significant increase in both mitochondrial and intracellular ROS,followed by increased apoptosis and decreased coelomocyte survival.Collectively,these findings indicate that AjCHDH-mediated mitophagy plays a crucial role in coelomocyte survival in A.japonicus following V.splendidus infection.

puuC基因过表达对肺炎克雷伯氏菌发酵甘油生产3-HP的影响

为获得高产3-羟基丙烯酸(3-hydroxypropionic acid,3-HP)的基因重组菌,从肺炎克雷伯氏菌(Klebsiella pneumoniae,K.pneumoniae)HD79中克隆乙醛脱氢酶基因puuC,进行同源过表达,探究其对K.pneumoniae HD79甘油还原途径中乙醛脱氢酶(Aldehyde dehydrogenase,ALDH)活性与3-HP产量的影响。结果表明,成功构建了同源过表达puuC的重组菌株K.pneumoniae HD79-T,过表达puuC基因后提高了K.pneumoniae HD79的3-HP生产能力。K.pneumoniae HD79-T的3-HP最高产量为(2.05±0.03)g·L^(-1),比K.pneumoniae HD79((1.47±0.02)g·L^(-1))提高了39.46%。K.pneumoniae HD79-T中puuC基因、甘油脱水酶基因(dhaB)和1,3-丙二醇氧化还原酶基因(dhaT)的相对表达量较K.pneumoniae HD79分别提高94.35、1.72和1.35倍。K.pneumoniae HD79-T中ALDH、甘油脱水酶(Glycerol dehydratase,GDHt)和1,3-丙二醇氧化还原酶(1,3-propanediol oxidoreductase,1,3-PDOR)的酶活性相比,K.pneumoniae HD79分别提高了27.40%、18.85%和5.10%。本研究构建的K.pneumoniae HD79-T提高了甘油还原途径关键酶ALDH的酶活性,是高效利用甘油发酵生产3-HP的前景菌株。

Effect of artmether,hemin and Fe^(3+) on recombinant lactate dehydrogenase from Schistosoma japonicum

Objective:To explore antischitosome effects of artemether,hemin and Fe on S/LDH.Methods: Enzyme activity of rS/LDH was assayed in the standard reaction system by adding different concentration of reagents(0.00-0.10 mM artemether,0.00-0.02 mM hemin,0.00-0.50 mM Fe^(3+)). Same solvents of the each reagent were used as control.Results:There was no enzyme activity inhibition observed at 0.10 mM artemther:obivious inhibition for lactate oxidation reaction and pyruvate reduction reaction were detected at 0.002 mM and 0.004 mM of hemin,respectively: comparing with that of the control(P<0.05).The relative enzymatic activity inhibitions for pyruvate reduction reaction and lactate oxidation reaction at 0.02 mM hemin were 93.48%and 100.00%,respectively,comparing with that of the control(P<0.01):both pyruvate reduction and lactate oxidation reaction were inhibited completely at 0.50 mM Fe^(3+),comparing with that of the control(P<0.01).Conclusions:The results implied that SjLDH was not the direct molecular target of artemether.Hemin and Fe are inhibitors of SjLDH.

外源添加VB_(12)对肺炎克雷伯氏菌代谢3-羟基丙酸的影响

为了探究外源添加维生素B12(Vitamin B12,VB_(12))对Klebsiella pneumoniae HD79和K.pneumoniae HD79-T利用甘油还原途径生产3-羟基丙酸(3-hydroxypropionic acid,3-HP)的影响以及摸索VB_(12)对K.pneumoniae HD79和K.pneumoniae HD79-T的阈值上限,将不同浓度(0.01、0.02、0.03、0.04、0.05 g/L)的VB_(12)添加到K.pneumoniae HD79及K.pneumoniae HD79-T的发酵培养基中,利用HPLC检测其底物消耗及产物产生情况、qRT-PCR检测还原途径相关基因的mRNA表达情况以及酶联免疫试剂盒检测代谢相关酶活性。结果表明,VB_(12)对K.pneumoniae HD79和K.pneumoniae HD79-T的阈值为0.01 g/L和0.03 g/L。与未添加VB_(12)相比,菌株K.pneumoniae HD79和K.pneumoniae HD79-T的3-HP产量分别提高了24.39%,8.86%;醛脱氢酶基因puuC表达量分别提高了2.49倍和1.68倍;ALDH、GDHt和PDOR的酶活力分别提高了50.24%、40.36%和18.29%,及30.49%、37.84%和13.56%。说明通过外源添加辅酶因子VB_(12)对肺炎克雷伯氏菌高产3-HP是可行策略。

Cloning and Characterization of Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate Dehydrogenase Encoding Gene in Gracilaria/Gracilariopsis lemaneiformis

Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase （GAPDH） plays important roles in various cellular processes. A cytosolic GAPDH encoding gene （gpd） of Gracilaria/Gracilariopsis lemaneiformis was cloned and characterized. Deduced amino acid sequence of the enzyme of G. lemaneiformis had high homology with those of seven red algae. The 5＇-untranslated regions of the GAPDHs encoding genes of these red algae varied greatly. GAPDHs of these red algae shared the highly conserved glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase active site ASCTTNCL. However, such active site of Cyanidium caldarium was different from those of the other six algae at the last two residues （CL to LF）, thus the spatial structure of its GAPDH active center may be different from those of the other six. Phylogenetic analysis indicated that GAPDH of G. lemaneiformis might have undergone an evolution similar to those of Porphyra yezoensis, Chondrus crispus, and Gracilaria verrucosa. C. caldarium had a closer evolutionary relationship with Cyanidioschyzon merolae than with Cyanidium sp. Virtual Northern blot analysis revealed that gpd of G. lemaneiformis expressed constitutively, which suggested that it might be house-keeping and could be adapted as an inner control in gene expression analysis of G. lemaneiformis.

Follow-up and multimodal imaging in long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency

Dear Editor, The deficit of 3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase （LCHAD）is a disease whose incidence is approximately 3 cases/100 000 births, with autosomal recessive inheritance.

Limonin inhibits the stemness of cancer stem-like cells derived from colorectal carcinoma cells potentially via blocking STAT3 signaling

BACKGROUND Limonin is one of the most abundant active ingredients of Tetradium ruticarpum.It exerts antitumor effects on several kinds of cancer cells.However,whether limonin exerts antitumor effects on colorectal cancer(CRC)cells and cancer stem-like cells(CSCs),a subpopulation responsible for a poor prognosis,is unclear.AIM To evaluate the effects of limonin on CSCs derived from CRC cells.METHODS CSCs were collected by culturing CRC cells in serum-free medium.The cytotoxicity of limonin against CSCs and parental cells(PCs)was determined by cholecystokinin octapeptide-8 assay.The effects of limonin on stemness were detected by measuring stemness hallmarks and sphere formation ability.RESULTS As expected,limonin exerted inhibitory effects on CRC cell behaviors,including cell proliferation,migration,invasion,colony formation and tumor formation in soft agar.A relatively low concentration of limonin decreased the expression stemness hallmarks,including Nanog andβ-catenin,the proportion of aldehyde dehydrogenase 1-positive CSCs,and the sphere formation rate,indicating that limonin inhibits stemness without presenting cytotoxicity.Additionally,limonin treatment inhibited invasion and tumor formation in soft agar and in nude mice.Moreover,limonin treatment significantly inhibited the phosphorylation of STAT3 at Y705 but not S727 and did not affect total STAT3 expression.Inhibition of Nanog andβ-catenin expression and sphere formation by limonin was obviously reversed by pretreatment with 2μmol/L colievlin.CONCLUSION Taken together,these results indicate that limonin is a promising compound that targets CSCs and could be used to combat CRC recurrence and metastasis.

Purification and characterization of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase from saline strain Idiomarina loihiensis

Idiomarina loihiensis was isolated from the salt works in Sfax (Tunisia), until now, the characterization of the GAPDH phosphorylante was never studied. Here, we report the isolation and the biochemical characterization of glyceralehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) fromI. loihiensis saline’s bacteria on the basis of the apparent native and subunit molecular weights, physico-chemical and kinetic characterizations. The purification method consisted of two steps, ammonium sulfate fractionation followed by one chromatographic step, namely dye-affinity on Blue Sepharose CL-6B. Polyclonal antibodies against the purified enzyme were used to recognize theI. loihiensis GAPDH by Western blotting. The optimum pH of the purified enzyme was 8.5. Studies on the effect of temperatures revealed an enzyme increasing activity of about 45?C. The molecular weight of the purified enzyme was 36 kDa determined by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Non-denaturing polyacrylamide gels yield a molecular weight of 147 kDa. The Michaelis constants for NAD+ and D-glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate estimated was 19 μM and 3.1 μM, respectively. The maximal velocity of the purified enzyme was estimated to be 2.06 U/mg, approximately 6-fold increase in specific activity and a final yield of approximately 32.5%. The physicochemical properties of this GAPDH, being characterized, could be used in further studies.

Separation and Purification of GST-glycerol-3-phosphate Dehydrogenase

In order to investigate the expression of glycerol-3 -phosphate dehydrogenase by GCY1 gene in recombinant Saccharomyces cerevisiae, induction culture of the S. cerevisiaestrain was performed with SD-URA 2% galactose, 3 × YP ＋ 6% glucose, SC-URA 2% galactose, and SC-URA 2% galactose ＋ 5% NaCI glyeerol-3-phosphate dehydregenase, the cultured S. cerevisiaewas comminuted followed by full-automatic high-speed purification, and SDS-PAGE gel electrophoresis was performed for molecular weight of the GST fusion protein. The results showed that after shaking culture of the S. cerevisiae containing GCY1 at 25 ℃, the OD values of its 3 × YP ＋ 6% glucose culture and SC-URA 2% galaetose ＋ 5% NaC1 culture were 8.75 and 7.35, respectively. It was shown by purification with a Profinia low-pressure liquid chromatograph that only the S. cerevisiae cultured in SC-URA 2% galactose ＋ 5% NaC1 medium expressed glycerel-3-phosphate de- hydrogenase, the molecular weight of which was detected as 65 ku by SDS-PAGE gel electrophoresis.

Role of Cathepsin G in the Degradation of Glyceraldehyde-3-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Triggered by 4-Hydroxy-2-Nonenal in U937 Cells

Degradation of oxidized or oxidatively modified proteins is an essential part of the cellular antioxidant defense system. 4-Hydroxy-2-nonenal (HNE), a major reactive aldehyde formed by lipid peroxidation, causes many types of cellular damage. HNE-modified proteins are degraded by the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway or the lysosomal pathway. However, our previous studies using U937 cells showed that HNE-modified glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) is degraded by cathepsin G. In the present study, we examined whether GAPDH in U937 cells treated with HNE in culture is degraded similarly to that incubated with HNE and U937 cell extract. Treatment with HNE for 10 min in culture decreased GAPDH activity in a concentration dependent manner, but did not affect GAPDH degradation. The proteasome activities were not affected by HNE, but culturing with HNE decreased cathepsin G activity and protein level in a concentration dependent manner. These results suggest that HNE-induced oxidative stress leads to decreased cathepsin G activity and results in the loss of GAPDH degradation. Taken together, our findings indicate that cathepsin G has an important role in the degradation of oxidatively modified GAPDH in U937 cells.

Interceptive Activities of Some New 3β─Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Inhibitors

Fourteen compounds of azastene and epostane derivatives (from YG101 to YG114) have been studied. Results showed that only YG102 and YG103 wore found to be positive in interceptivo activities, although they were less potent than their parent compound──azastene. Levels ofprogesterone in plasma were decreased significantly after administrstion or YG102, 103 and 106. Only YG107 possessed an interceptive activity approximately as potent as that of its paront compound──epostane. Epostane is a mixture of its enol and keto forms and the percentage of both forms defends on various condions. Since YG107 exists only in one form, we believe this derivative of epostane might be useful in the future work.

Use of a Simple Fabrication Process to Produce a Biosensor： The 3-Hydroxybutyrate Dehydrogenase Case

This study was aimed to construct a biodegradable but reliable 3-β-hydroxybutymte biosensor. In this context a versatile paper based biosensor, quickly, easily and cheaply fabricated is reported. The procedure of fabrication is based on the assumption that the introduction of the enzyme in the carbon ink will allow enzyme stabilization and facilitate the study of the catalysis of enzymes and the detection of substrates. To prove this concept we use the enzyme 3-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase, in aqueous solution. This enzyme was chosen because it catalyzes the 3-β-hydroxybutyrate, which results from ketoacidosis. The quantification this substance in the diabetics＇ blood is very important as it can increase the reliability of the diagnosis of glycaemia. To prove the multi-use of this biosensor we not only study the redox process in steady state and during the catalytic process, but also detected and quantify the 3-β-hydroxybutyrate. Our results showed that it was possible to study the redox process that occurred during the catalysis and to confirm the amino acid residues that participate in it. It was also observed that glucose and ascorbic acid can interfere in the detection and quantification of the 3-β-hydroxybutyrate, what should be in mind when the quantification of the 3-β-hydroxybutyrate is made in blood samples.

GAPDH@Fe_(3)O_(4)固定化酶脱除樱桃酒生物胺的研究及对酒体指标的影响

植物乳杆菌来源的三磷酸甘油醛脱氢酶(glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase,GAPDH)具有生物胺降解活性,将其与Fe_(3)O_(4)磁性纳米粒子耦合制备固定化酶(GAPDH@Fe_(3)O_(4)),有望增加其重复利用批次,从而降低生产成本。该文研究了此固定化酶在樱桃酒陈酿中的实际应用效果,测试其重复利用批次对酒体中的生物胺、基本理化指标、挥发性组分和非挥发性酚类物质的影响。酒体中检测到组胺、酪胺、腐胺等8种生物胺,固定化酶首次处理时各生物胺的降解率达到了18.6%~55.2%;重复利用10次后生物胺降解率仍达到6.4%~17.1%。挥发性组分利用气相离子迁移色谱检测,共检测出37种组分。经固定化酶首次处理后,樱桃酒中的乙酸乙酯、乙酸异丁酯、3-甲硫基丙醇、正己醇、苯甲醛、丁酸、α-蒎烯等物质的含量出现15.6%~34.5%的下降;固定化酶重复利用10次后,挥发性组分含量与初始样品无显著性差异。非挥发性酚类利用高效液相色谱测定,检测出没食子酸、原儿茶酸、绿原酸等6种组分,固定化酶处理对樱桃酒中的非挥发性酚类物质未产生显著性影响。综上所述,GAPDH@Fe_(3)O_(4)具备较高的生物胺降解效率,对酒样品质不产生负面影响,且重复利用性高,因此在食品领域有较好的应用前景。

斯氏艾美耳球虫3-磷酸甘油醛脱氢酶重组蛋白对兔的免疫保护效果评价

旨在评价斯氏艾美耳球虫重组蛋白Es-GAPDH对兔的免疫保护效果,为兔斯氏艾美耳球虫重组亚单位疫苗的研制奠定基础。利用相对荧光定量PCR分析Es-GAPDH在斯氏艾美耳球虫不同发育时期的转录水平,并对Es-GAPDH进行原核表达与蛋白纯化;然后将42只45日龄无球虫幼兔随机分为5组(空白对照组、不免疫攻虫组、Trx-His-S tag攻虫对照组、Quil-A saponin攻虫对照组和rEs-GAPDH免疫组),分别经颈部皮下注射1 mL PBS、1 mL PBS、1 mL PBS含100μg pET-32a空载蛋白含1 mg Quil-A、1 mL PBS含1 mg Quil-A、1 mL 100μg rEs-GAPDH含1 mg Quil-A,首免14 d后同等剂量加强免疫。二免14 d后除空白对照组外,其余各组实验兔经口感染1×10^(4)个斯氏艾美耳球虫孢子化卵囊,攻虫后观察各组临床表现,每周定时采血、称重,感染21 d后剖检观察肝组织病理变化,并测定和统计每组的相对增重、料肉比、肝指数、卵囊排出量、生化指标、特异性IgG抗体以及细胞因子等。结果发现,Es-GAPDH在斯氏艾美耳球虫各个发育阶段均有转录,且转录水平存在差异,在孢子化卵囊阶段转录水平最高。免疫保护试验表明:感染后不免疫攻虫组出现兔肝球虫病典型症状,而rEs-GAPDH免疫组症状不明显。rEs-GAPDH免疫组的卵囊减少率达87.09%,相对增重率显著大于三个攻虫对照组(P<0.05),特异性IgG抗体水平、细胞因子(IFN-γ、IL-2、IL-4、IL-10、TGF-β)水平均与不免疫攻虫组存在显著差异(P<0.05),组织病理切片也显示,免疫组相较不免疫攻虫组肝组织被破坏程度低,虫体数量较少。综上,斯氏艾美耳球虫重组蛋白rEs-GAPDH可减少增重损失和卵囊排出,能引发宿主体内的细胞免疫和体液免疫应答,具有一定免疫保护作用,可作为斯氏艾美耳球虫重组亚单位疫苗的候选抗原。

微小隐孢子虫甘油醛-3-磷酸脱氢酶的定位及活性检测

本研究以微小隐孢子虫甘油醛-3-磷酸脱氢酶(Cryptosporidium parvum glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase,CpGAPDH)为对象,研究其亚细胞定位和酶动力学特征。设计特异性抗原多肽并免疫家兔,获得多克隆抗体,利用亲和纯化法获特异性抗体;经Western blot方法验证该抗体特异性,再通过间接免疫荧光法(IFA)进行蛋白定位。通过原核表达获得GST重组蛋白(GST-CpGAPDH),基于GAPDH的酶促反应利用辅酶NAD(H)或NADP(H)为电子受体或供体的原理,通过吸光度比色法监测反应中NAD(H)/NADP(H)的增加或减少鉴定其酶活性。结果显示,成功获得并纯化抗CpGAPDH抗体;Western blot分析显示该抗体可识别条带大小为40 kDa;IFA结果表明该蛋白主要分布于子孢子胞浆内,部分呈现颗粒状。利用重组蛋白确定了CpGAPDH的酶活性;在两种辅酶中,CpGAPDH更倾向于使用NAD(H)进行酶活反应。结果表明,本研究确定了CpGAPDH在虫体细胞的定位及酶活性检测,为进一步研究其生物学功能奠定了基础。

中华大蟾蜍甾醇-4α-羧酸酯-3-脱氢酶基因的克隆、表达与生物信息学分析

目的为获得中华大蟾蜍甾醇-4α-羧酸酯-3-脱氢酶(NSDHL)以便于研究其功能,本文建立了该重组蛋白原核表达方法。方法以中华大蟾蜍耳后腺总RNA为模板,采用RT-PCR技术克隆中华大蟾蜍NSDHL基因(Bbg-NSDHL),对Bbg-NSDHL基因进行生物信息学分析,并以大肠埃希菌为宿主菌,采用pCOLD-TF表达载体,构建Bbg-NSDHL原核表达系统,优化诱导表达条件。结果Bbg-NSDHL cDNA全长1521 bp,开放阅读框长1038 bp,编码345个氨基酸,所表达蛋白分子量为38.6 kD,理论等电点为8.70,分子式为C_(1756)H_(2729)N_(455)O_(495)S_(14)。Bbg-NSDHL具有核苷二磷酸糖差向异构酶结构域和短链脱氢酶/还原酶超家族结构域,在270-292处存在1个明显的跨膜区。Bbg-NSDHL单体由5个α-螺旋和9个β-折叠组成。系统进化分析表明,Bbg-NSDHL与两栖动物的NSDHL聚为一类,与哺乳动物遗传距离较远。Rosetta菌株为Bbg-NSDHL重组蛋白表达适合宿主,最佳诱导条件为15℃条件下,细菌生长至OD_(600)值为1.0时,加入0.1 mmol/L的IPTG诱导24 h。去除Bbg-NSDHL跨膜区截短表达可显著提升Bbg-NSDHL重组蛋白表达量。结论本研究首次获得了中华大蟾蜍NSDHL cDNA全长序列,并建立了Bbg-NSDHL原核表达系统,为进一步研究该基因在中华大蟾蜍蟾毒配基类成分生物合成中的作用奠定了基础。

海南地区3~14岁人群乳酸脱氢酶参考区间分析

目的建立海南地区3~14岁人群乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)参考区间。方法选取2020年12月—2021年9月海南省妇女儿童医学中心行健康体检的3~14岁人群36945名,检测血清LDH水平。按年龄和性别进行分组比较。采用百分位数法建立3~14岁人群LDH的参考区间。比较建立的参考区间与成人LDH参考区间的差异。结果3~14岁人群不同年龄段LDH水平差异有统计学意义(P<0.001)。6~14岁年龄段不同性别少年儿童LDH水平差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。初步建立不同年龄、性别的LDH参考区间。建立的3~14岁人群LDH参考区间与成人参考区间相比,差异有统计学意义(P<0.001)。结论初步建立了海南地区3~14岁人群的LDH参考区间。现行的成人LDH参考区间不适用于3~14岁人群。