AIM： To investigate the functions of promoter hypermethylation of secreted frizzled-related proteins （sFRPs） genes in colorectal tumorigenesis and progression. METHODS： The promoter hypermethylation and expression...AIM： To investigate the functions of promoter hypermethylation of secreted frizzled-related proteins （sFRPs） genes in colorectal tumorigenesis and progression. METHODS： The promoter hypermethylation and expression of sFRP genes in 72 sporadic colorectal carcinomas, 33 adenomas, 18 aberrant crypt foci （ACF） and colorectal cancer cell lines RKO, HCT116 and SW480 were detected by methylation-specific PCR and reverse transcription PCR, respectively. RESULTS： None of the normal colorectal mucosa tissues showed methylated bands of any of four sFRP genes, sFRP1, 2, 4 and 5 were frequently methylated in colorectal carcinoma, adenoma and ACF （sFRP1 〉 85%, sFRP2 〉75%, sFRP5 〉 50%）, and the differences between three colorectal tissues were not significant （P 〉 0.05）. IVlethylation in colorectal tumors was more frequent than in normal mucosa and adjacent normal mucosa. The mRNA of sFRP1-5 genes was expressed in all normal colorectal mucosa samples. Expression of sFRP1, 2, 4 and 5 and sFRP1, 2 and 5 was downregulated in carcinoma and adenoma, respectively. The downregulation of sFRP2, 4 and 5 was more frequent in carcinoma than in adenoma. Expression of sFRP3 which promoter has no CpG island was downregulated in only a few of colorectal tumor samples （7/105）. The downregulation ofsFRP1, 2, 4 and 5 expression was significantly associated with promoter hypermethylation in colorectal tumor. After cells were treated by DAC/TSA combination, the silenced sFRP mRNA expression could be effectively re-expressed in colorectal cancer cell lines. CONCLUSION： Hypermethylation of sFRP genes is a common early event in the evolution of colorectal tumor, occurring frequently in ACF, which is regarded as the earliest lesion of multistage colorectal carcinogenesis. It appears to functionally silence sFRP genes expression. Methylation of sFRP1, 2 and 5 genes might serve as indicators for colorectal tumor.展开更多
BACKGROUND Aberrant methylation in DNA regulatory regions could downregulate tumor suppressor genes without changing the sequences.However,our knowledge of secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteine(SPARC)and its ab...BACKGROUND Aberrant methylation in DNA regulatory regions could downregulate tumor suppressor genes without changing the sequences.However,our knowledge of secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteine(SPARC)and its aberrant methylation in gastric cancer(GC)is still inadequate.In the present research,we performed fundamental research to clarify the precise function of methylation on SPARC and its significance in GC.AIM To investigate promoter methylation and the effects of the SPARC gene in GC cells and tissues and to evaluate its clinical significance.METHODS Plasmids that overexpressed the SPARC gene were transfected into human GC BGC-823 cells;non-transfected cells were used as a control group(NC group).Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and western blotting(WB)were then used to detect the expression of SPARC.Methylation-specific polymerase chain reaction was executed to analyze the gene promoter methylation status.Cell viability was measured by the cell counting kit-8 assay.The migration and invasion ability of cells were detected by scratch assays and transwell chamber assays,respectively.Cell cycle events and apoptosis were observed with a flow cytometer.RESULTS The expression of SPARC mRNA in GC tissues and cells was significantly lower and showed differing degrees of hypermethylation,respectively,than that in normal adjacent tissues and control cells.Treatment with 5-Aza-2’-deoxycytidine(5-Aza-Cdr)was able to restore the expression of SPARC and reverse promoter hypermethylation.Overexpression of the SPARC gene significantly inhibited proliferation,migration,and invasion of GC cells,while also causing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis;the NC group exhibited the opposite effects.CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that SPARC could function as a tumor suppressor and might be silenced by promoter hypermethylation.Furthermore,in GC cells,SPARC inhibited migration,invasion,and proliferation,caused cell cycle arrest at the G0/G1 phase,and promoted apoptosis.展开更多
目的:探讨分泌型卷曲相关蛋白5(SFRP5)基因rs10748709位点单核苷酸多态性与妊娠期糖尿病(GDM)及相关临床、肥胖指标的关系。方法:用Taqman探针法对150例GDM孕妇(GDM组)和168例同期健康孕妇(对照组)rs10748709位点进行基因分型。依据BMI...目的:探讨分泌型卷曲相关蛋白5(SFRP5)基因rs10748709位点单核苷酸多态性与妊娠期糖尿病(GDM)及相关临床、肥胖指标的关系。方法:用Taqman探针法对150例GDM孕妇(GDM组)和168例同期健康孕妇(对照组)rs10748709位点进行基因分型。依据BMI分层,采用logistic回归分析不同遗传模型下超重/肥胖组(BMI≥24kg/m^(2))与正常/低体重组(BMI<24kg/m^(2))SFRP5基因多态性与GDM风险的关联,并比较不同基因型的临床、肥胖指标。结果:GDM组与对照组rs10748709位点在不同遗传模型中基因型及等位基因频率差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。超重/肥胖组rs10748709位点在隐性模型中与GDM风险升高有关(GG vs AG+AA,OR=6.00,95%CI为1.68~21.38);正常/低体重组未发现rs10748709位点与GDM存在关联(P>0.05)。携带GG基因型的超重/肥胖GDM孕妇2h OGTT、TG、体脂肪及内脏脂肪水平明显高于携带AG+AA基因型的孕妇(P均<0.05),其余指标未见明显差异(P均>0.05)。结论:SFRP5基因rs10748709位点多态性可能与GDM发生风险无直接相关性,但SFRP5基因可能通过超重/肥胖间接导致GDM的发生。展开更多
Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst) is one of the pathogenic fungi on wheat, caused stripe rust that is a great threat for wheat production all over the world. Intensive efforts have been made to study genetics ...Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst) is one of the pathogenic fungi on wheat, caused stripe rust that is a great threat for wheat production all over the world. Intensive efforts have been made to study genetics of wheat resistance to this disease, but few on avirulence of the pathogen due mainly to the nature of obligate biotrophism and the lack of systems for studying its genetics and molecular manipulations. To overcome these limitations, a natural Pst population comprising 352 isolates representative of a diverse virulence spectrum was genotyped using 97 secreted protein-single nucleotide polymorphism (SP-SNP) markers to identify candidate avirulence genes using association analysis. Among avirulence genes corresponding to 19 resistance genes, significantly associated SP-SNP markers were detected for avirulence genes AvYr1, AvYr2, AvYr6, AvYr7, AvYr8, AvYr44, AvYrExp2, AvYrSP, and AvYrTye. These results indicate that association analysis can be used to identify markers for avirulence genes. This study has laid the foundation for developing more SP-SNPs for mapping avirulence genes using segregating populations that can be generated through sexual reproduction on alternate hosts of the pathogen.展开更多
[Objective]Protective antigen gene MPT-64 was cloned from genomic DNA of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and transferred into prokaryotic competent cells for expression to obtain MPT-64 fusion protein.[Method]Based on the ...[Objective]Protective antigen gene MPT-64 was cloned from genomic DNA of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and transferred into prokaryotic competent cells for expression to obtain MPT-64 fusion protein.[Method]Based on the GenBank,primers were designed for amplification of MPT-64 gene,and the recombinant plasmid pET-32a-MPT-64 was constructed.The recombinant plasmid was expressed in prokaryotic expression vector to obtain fusion protein.[Result]Protective antigen gene MPT-64 was successfully cloned.The recombinant plasmid pET-32a-MPT-64 was obtained.MPT-64 fusion protein was successfully expressed.[Conclusion]This study laid solid foundation for the prevention,diagnosis,treatment of tuberculosis and the development of tuberculosis vaccines.展开更多
本研究旨在探讨不同蛋白质水平日粮对绵羊胰岛素样生长因子-1(IGF-1)和生长激素(GH)分泌及基因mRNA表达量的影响,为科学配置肉羊饲料及研究肉羊生长发育提供基础。选择6月龄体重相近的多胎萨福克公羔18只,随机分为3组,分别饲喂不同蛋白...本研究旨在探讨不同蛋白质水平日粮对绵羊胰岛素样生长因子-1(IGF-1)和生长激素(GH)分泌及基因mRNA表达量的影响,为科学配置肉羊饲料及研究肉羊生长发育提供基础。选择6月龄体重相近的多胎萨福克公羔18只,随机分为3组,分别饲喂不同蛋白质水平的日粮(低蛋白日粮、中蛋白日粮和高蛋白日粮)。采用ELISA方法和SYBR Green Real-time PCR方法检测日粮不同蛋白质水平对不同生长发育阶段(30、60、90和120d)羔羊外周血中IGF-1、GH浓度和皮肤组织中基因表达的影响。结果显示,日粮蛋白质水平显著影响绵羊平均日增重、外周血中IGF-1和GH的浓度以及皮肤组织IGF-1基因的表达丰度,而未显著影响GH基因的表达丰度。结果提示,随着日粮蛋白质水平的升高,绵羊生长发育快,外周血中IGF-1浓度增加,GH浓度降低,IGF-1基因表达量增加。展开更多
目的探讨人食管癌相关基因4(esophageal cancer related gene4,ECRG4)蛋白的亚细胞定位和重组ECRG4蛋白的体外抑癌功能。方法用激光扫描共聚焦显微镜成像法和Western blot方法检测ECRG4蛋白的定位;用MTT方法检测纯化的重组ECRG4蛋白的...目的探讨人食管癌相关基因4(esophageal cancer related gene4,ECRG4)蛋白的亚细胞定位和重组ECRG4蛋白的体外抑癌功能。方法用激光扫描共聚焦显微镜成像法和Western blot方法检测ECRG4蛋白的定位;用MTT方法检测纯化的重组ECRG4蛋白的体外抑癌功能。结果激光扫描共聚焦显微镜成像显示,内源性和外源性ECRG4蛋白主要定位在细胞质。Western blot方法在细胞无血清培养液中检测到ECRG4蛋白存在,提示ECRG4蛋白是分泌蛋白。纯化的重组ECRG4蛋白可以体外抑制EC9706细胞的增殖,抑制率随着ECRG4蛋白浓度增加而升高,成剂量-效应关系(P<0.05)。结论重组人ECRG4蛋白体外抑制肿瘤细胞增殖,可以作为ESCC的潜在治疗药物。展开更多
尖孢镰刀菌古巴专化型(Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense,Foc)依据对寄主易感性分为4个不同的生理小种,其中4号生理小种(Foc4)几乎能危害目前所有栽培品种。为研究其SIX(secreted in xylem)蛋白编码基因SIX2和SIX6在Foc4对寄主差异性...尖孢镰刀菌古巴专化型(Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense,Foc)依据对寄主易感性分为4个不同的生理小种,其中4号生理小种(Foc4)几乎能危害目前所有栽培品种。为研究其SIX(secreted in xylem)蛋白编码基因SIX2和SIX6在Foc4对寄主差异性选择中的作用,利用PEG介导的原生质体转化法将基于pCT74质粒框架构建的SIX2、SIX6基因敲除质粒分别转入Foc4 B2菌株,分别得到了SIX2和SIX6基因敲除突变体,然后分析敲除突变体与野生型的生物学特性差异。生物学研究结果表明:SIX2、SIX6基因的缺失突变体均呈现菌丝稀疏、生长速率减慢、产孢率降低、菌丝异核率增加,对渗透压、外源氧等外源胁迫更为敏感等特征。致病力分析实验发现ΔFoSIX2和ΔFoSIX6突变体的孢子在香蕉苗的幼嫩根部附着量减少,孢子根部定殖能力降低;ΔFoSIX2菌株基本上丧失了对巴西蕉的致病力,而对粉蕉仍有较强的致病能力;ΔFoSIX6菌株则对粉蕉苗、巴西香蕉苗盆栽致病力均呈极显著下降。依据生物学与致病力测定结果,推测Foc4中SIX6基因决定Foc4对寄主的致病力,而SIX2基因则决定Foc4对寄主的差异性选择能力。展开更多
基金Supported by the Special-purpose Scientific Research Foundation for University Doctorate Project of the Ministry of Education of China, No. 301090255
文摘AIM： To investigate the functions of promoter hypermethylation of secreted frizzled-related proteins （sFRPs） genes in colorectal tumorigenesis and progression. METHODS： The promoter hypermethylation and expression of sFRP genes in 72 sporadic colorectal carcinomas, 33 adenomas, 18 aberrant crypt foci （ACF） and colorectal cancer cell lines RKO, HCT116 and SW480 were detected by methylation-specific PCR and reverse transcription PCR, respectively. RESULTS： None of the normal colorectal mucosa tissues showed methylated bands of any of four sFRP genes, sFRP1, 2, 4 and 5 were frequently methylated in colorectal carcinoma, adenoma and ACF （sFRP1 〉 85%, sFRP2 〉75%, sFRP5 〉 50%）, and the differences between three colorectal tissues were not significant （P 〉 0.05）. IVlethylation in colorectal tumors was more frequent than in normal mucosa and adjacent normal mucosa. The mRNA of sFRP1-5 genes was expressed in all normal colorectal mucosa samples. Expression of sFRP1, 2, 4 and 5 and sFRP1, 2 and 5 was downregulated in carcinoma and adenoma, respectively. The downregulation of sFRP2, 4 and 5 was more frequent in carcinoma than in adenoma. Expression of sFRP3 which promoter has no CpG island was downregulated in only a few of colorectal tumor samples （7/105）. The downregulation ofsFRP1, 2, 4 and 5 expression was significantly associated with promoter hypermethylation in colorectal tumor. After cells were treated by DAC/TSA combination, the silenced sFRP mRNA expression could be effectively re-expressed in colorectal cancer cell lines. CONCLUSION： Hypermethylation of sFRP genes is a common early event in the evolution of colorectal tumor, occurring frequently in ACF, which is regarded as the earliest lesion of multistage colorectal carcinogenesis. It appears to functionally silence sFRP genes expression. Methylation of sFRP1, 2 and 5 genes might serve as indicators for colorectal tumor.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province,No.201602817
文摘BACKGROUND Aberrant methylation in DNA regulatory regions could downregulate tumor suppressor genes without changing the sequences.However,our knowledge of secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteine(SPARC)and its aberrant methylation in gastric cancer(GC)is still inadequate.In the present research,we performed fundamental research to clarify the precise function of methylation on SPARC and its significance in GC.AIM To investigate promoter methylation and the effects of the SPARC gene in GC cells and tissues and to evaluate its clinical significance.METHODS Plasmids that overexpressed the SPARC gene were transfected into human GC BGC-823 cells;non-transfected cells were used as a control group(NC group).Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and western blotting(WB)were then used to detect the expression of SPARC.Methylation-specific polymerase chain reaction was executed to analyze the gene promoter methylation status.Cell viability was measured by the cell counting kit-8 assay.The migration and invasion ability of cells were detected by scratch assays and transwell chamber assays,respectively.Cell cycle events and apoptosis were observed with a flow cytometer.RESULTS The expression of SPARC mRNA in GC tissues and cells was significantly lower and showed differing degrees of hypermethylation,respectively,than that in normal adjacent tissues and control cells.Treatment with 5-Aza-2’-deoxycytidine(5-Aza-Cdr)was able to restore the expression of SPARC and reverse promoter hypermethylation.Overexpression of the SPARC gene significantly inhibited proliferation,migration,and invasion of GC cells,while also causing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis;the NC group exhibited the opposite effects.CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that SPARC could function as a tumor suppressor and might be silenced by promoter hypermethylation.Furthermore,in GC cells,SPARC inhibited migration,invasion,and proliferation,caused cell cycle arrest at the G0/G1 phase,and promoted apoptosis.
文摘目的:探讨分泌型卷曲相关蛋白5(SFRP5)基因rs10748709位点单核苷酸多态性与妊娠期糖尿病(GDM)及相关临床、肥胖指标的关系。方法:用Taqman探针法对150例GDM孕妇(GDM组)和168例同期健康孕妇(对照组)rs10748709位点进行基因分型。依据BMI分层,采用logistic回归分析不同遗传模型下超重/肥胖组(BMI≥24kg/m^(2))与正常/低体重组(BMI<24kg/m^(2))SFRP5基因多态性与GDM风险的关联,并比较不同基因型的临床、肥胖指标。结果:GDM组与对照组rs10748709位点在不同遗传模型中基因型及等位基因频率差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。超重/肥胖组rs10748709位点在隐性模型中与GDM风险升高有关(GG vs AG+AA,OR=6.00,95%CI为1.68~21.38);正常/低体重组未发现rs10748709位点与GDM存在关联(P>0.05)。携带GG基因型的超重/肥胖GDM孕妇2h OGTT、TG、体脂肪及内脏脂肪水平明显高于携带AG+AA基因型的孕妇(P均<0.05),其余指标未见明显差异(P均>0.05)。结论:SFRP5基因rs10748709位点多态性可能与GDM发生风险无直接相关性,但SFRP5基因可能通过超重/肥胖间接导致GDM的发生。
文摘Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst) is one of the pathogenic fungi on wheat, caused stripe rust that is a great threat for wheat production all over the world. Intensive efforts have been made to study genetics of wheat resistance to this disease, but few on avirulence of the pathogen due mainly to the nature of obligate biotrophism and the lack of systems for studying its genetics and molecular manipulations. To overcome these limitations, a natural Pst population comprising 352 isolates representative of a diverse virulence spectrum was genotyped using 97 secreted protein-single nucleotide polymorphism (SP-SNP) markers to identify candidate avirulence genes using association analysis. Among avirulence genes corresponding to 19 resistance genes, significantly associated SP-SNP markers were detected for avirulence genes AvYr1, AvYr2, AvYr6, AvYr7, AvYr8, AvYr44, AvYrExp2, AvYrSP, and AvYrTye. These results indicate that association analysis can be used to identify markers for avirulence genes. This study has laid the foundation for developing more SP-SNPs for mapping avirulence genes using segregating populations that can be generated through sexual reproduction on alternate hosts of the pathogen.
基金Supported by Project of Science and Technology Development of Jilin Province(20140204018YY)
文摘[Objective]Protective antigen gene MPT-64 was cloned from genomic DNA of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and transferred into prokaryotic competent cells for expression to obtain MPT-64 fusion protein.[Method]Based on the GenBank,primers were designed for amplification of MPT-64 gene,and the recombinant plasmid pET-32a-MPT-64 was constructed.The recombinant plasmid was expressed in prokaryotic expression vector to obtain fusion protein.[Result]Protective antigen gene MPT-64 was successfully cloned.The recombinant plasmid pET-32a-MPT-64 was obtained.MPT-64 fusion protein was successfully expressed.[Conclusion]This study laid solid foundation for the prevention,diagnosis,treatment of tuberculosis and the development of tuberculosis vaccines.
文摘本研究旨在探讨不同蛋白质水平日粮对绵羊胰岛素样生长因子-1(IGF-1)和生长激素(GH)分泌及基因mRNA表达量的影响,为科学配置肉羊饲料及研究肉羊生长发育提供基础。选择6月龄体重相近的多胎萨福克公羔18只,随机分为3组,分别饲喂不同蛋白质水平的日粮(低蛋白日粮、中蛋白日粮和高蛋白日粮)。采用ELISA方法和SYBR Green Real-time PCR方法检测日粮不同蛋白质水平对不同生长发育阶段(30、60、90和120d)羔羊外周血中IGF-1、GH浓度和皮肤组织中基因表达的影响。结果显示,日粮蛋白质水平显著影响绵羊平均日增重、外周血中IGF-1和GH的浓度以及皮肤组织IGF-1基因的表达丰度,而未显著影响GH基因的表达丰度。结果提示,随着日粮蛋白质水平的升高,绵羊生长发育快,外周血中IGF-1浓度增加,GH浓度降低,IGF-1基因表达量增加。
文摘目的探讨人食管癌相关基因4(esophageal cancer related gene4,ECRG4)蛋白的亚细胞定位和重组ECRG4蛋白的体外抑癌功能。方法用激光扫描共聚焦显微镜成像法和Western blot方法检测ECRG4蛋白的定位;用MTT方法检测纯化的重组ECRG4蛋白的体外抑癌功能。结果激光扫描共聚焦显微镜成像显示,内源性和外源性ECRG4蛋白主要定位在细胞质。Western blot方法在细胞无血清培养液中检测到ECRG4蛋白存在,提示ECRG4蛋白是分泌蛋白。纯化的重组ECRG4蛋白可以体外抑制EC9706细胞的增殖,抑制率随着ECRG4蛋白浓度增加而升高,成剂量-效应关系(P<0.05)。结论重组人ECRG4蛋白体外抑制肿瘤细胞增殖,可以作为ESCC的潜在治疗药物。
文摘尖孢镰刀菌古巴专化型(Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense,Foc)依据对寄主易感性分为4个不同的生理小种,其中4号生理小种(Foc4)几乎能危害目前所有栽培品种。为研究其SIX(secreted in xylem)蛋白编码基因SIX2和SIX6在Foc4对寄主差异性选择中的作用,利用PEG介导的原生质体转化法将基于pCT74质粒框架构建的SIX2、SIX6基因敲除质粒分别转入Foc4 B2菌株,分别得到了SIX2和SIX6基因敲除突变体,然后分析敲除突变体与野生型的生物学特性差异。生物学研究结果表明:SIX2、SIX6基因的缺失突变体均呈现菌丝稀疏、生长速率减慢、产孢率降低、菌丝异核率增加,对渗透压、外源氧等外源胁迫更为敏感等特征。致病力分析实验发现ΔFoSIX2和ΔFoSIX6突变体的孢子在香蕉苗的幼嫩根部附着量减少,孢子根部定殖能力降低;ΔFoSIX2菌株基本上丧失了对巴西蕉的致病力,而对粉蕉仍有较强的致病能力;ΔFoSIX6菌株则对粉蕉苗、巴西香蕉苗盆栽致病力均呈极显著下降。依据生物学与致病力测定结果,推测Foc4中SIX6基因决定Foc4对寄主的致病力,而SIX2基因则决定Foc4对寄主的差异性选择能力。
