Important Roles of Transcription Factors in Regulating Seed Oil Biosynthesis to Increase Plant Storage Lipid Content

In this article, the biosynthetic pathways of storage oil accumulation in oilseed plants were briefly introduced, and the transcription factors, such as B3 do- main supeffamily genes, lecl gene, wril gene etc., and their important role in oil accumulation regulation was mainly elucidated. Overexpession of transcription factors as feasible ways of genetic manipulation to increase oJl content in oilseed crops are promising in a long-term perspective.

五味子乙素通过TLR4/NF-κB信号通路对急性胰腺炎大鼠肺部损伤的影响

目的:探讨五味子乙素通过Toll样受体4(TLR4)/核转录因子-κB(NF-κB)信号通路对急性胰腺炎(AP)大鼠肺部损伤的影响。方法:取SD大鼠,通过胆胰管内逆行注射5%牛磺胆酸钠方法诱导建立AP肺损伤模型,经随机数表法分为模型组、五味子乙素组、TLR4过表达载体组、TLR4空载组、五味子乙素+TLR4过表达载体组,每组12只大鼠,再取12只SD大鼠仅翻动肠管不注射5%牛磺胆酸钠,作为假手术组。以药物分别干预大鼠后,检测各组大鼠肺功能及各组大鼠腹水量与肺组织湿重/干重(W/D);HE染色检测各组大鼠肺组织病理形态并评分;检测各组大鼠动脉血气;全自动生化分析仪检测大鼠血清淀粉酶,ELISA检测炎症细胞因子IL-6、IL-18水平;蛋白免疫印迹法检测肺组织TLR4/NF-κB通路蛋白表达;免疫组织化学染色检测肺组织TLR4蛋白表达。结果:与假手术组相比,模型组大鼠肺组织出现病理损伤改变,模型组大鼠MV、PEF、PaO_(2)、OI显著降低(P<0.05),Ri、腹水量与W/D、PaCO_(2)、Holfbauer评分、血清淀粉酶、IL-6与IL-18水平、肺组织TLR4阳性细胞比例、TLR4与MYD88蛋白表达、p-NF-κB p65/NF-κB p65水平显著升高(P<0.05)。与模型组、五味子乙素+TLR4过表达载体组分别相比,五味子乙素组大鼠肺组织病理损伤改变程度均减轻,MV、PEF、PaO_(2)、OI均升高(P<0.05),Ri、腹水量与W/D、PaCO_(2)、Holfbauer评分、血清淀粉酶、IL-6与IL-18水平、肺组织TLR4阳性细胞比例、TLR4与MYD88蛋白表达、p-NF-κB p65/NF-κB p65水平均降低(P<0.05);TLR4过表达载体组大鼠肺组织病理损伤改变程度均加重,MV、PEF、PaO_(2)、OI均降低(P<0.05),Ri、腹水量与W/D、PaCO_(2)、Holfbauer评分、血清淀粉酶、IL-6与IL-18水平、肺组织TLR4阳性细胞比例、TLR4与MYD88蛋白表达、p-NF-κB p65/NF-κB p65水平均升高(P<0.05)。与模型组相比,TLR4空载组大鼠各指标差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:五味子乙素可通过下调TLR4/NF-κB信号通路,抑制炎症,减轻AP大鼠肺部损伤,修复肺功能。

羊驼transcription elongation factor B(S III)(Tceb2)cDNA的获取与序列分析

【研究目的】分离和鉴定羊驼transcription elongation factorB(S III)(Tceb2)基因,分析其序列特征,为今后研究其生物学功能奠定理论基础。【方法】用Southern Blotting法从羊驼皮肤cDNA文库中筛选Tceb2基因,通过BLAST等生物学相关软件对其进行结果分析。【结果】有6个阳性克隆,测序结果得知,序列片段大小大约为472bp,具有完整的开放阅读框,可编码119AA,分子量为13.2KDa。序列特征、结构和同源性分析表明:该序列预测为全长cDNA序列,该基因序列及其编码的氨基酸序列与大鼠和小鼠的troponinc2同源性可达100%。【结论】该基因是获得的羊驼全长Tceb2(GenBank DQ646397)(命名为AlpTceb2)。

银杏内酯B调控JAK2/STAT3信号通路对食管癌细胞增殖及凋亡的影响

为研究银杏内酯B对食管癌细胞增殖和凋亡的作用及相关机制,采用体外培养人食管癌OE19细胞,将其分为对照组(不做干预)、低/中/高剂量试验组(分别加入6.25、12.50、25.00μmol/L银杏内酯B)、银杏内酯B组(12.50μmol/L银杏内酯B)、阳性药物组(4 mg/L顺铂)、抑制剂组[12.50μmol/L银杏内酯B+10.00μmol/L Janus激酶2/转录激活因子3(JAK2/STAT3)通路抑制剂AG490]、激活剂组(12.50μmol/L银杏内酯B+0.50μmol/L JAK2/STAT3通路激活剂Colivelin),干预24 h后,采用细胞计数试剂盒-8(CCK-8)、5-乙炔基-2’脱氧尿嘧啶核苷(EdU)法、Hoechst 33258染色法、实时荧光定量PCR(RT-qPCR)和蛋白免疫印迹(WB)法检测细胞的活力、增殖率、凋亡率及相关因子的表达水平。结果显示,与对照组相比,中/高剂量试验组与阳性药物组的细胞活力降低(P<0.05),因此,本研究选择有显著差异且较低浓度的12.50μmol/L银杏内酯B作为银杏内酯B组进行后续试验。与对照组相比,银杏内酯B组和阳性药物组细胞的增殖率、Cyclin D1的mRNA和蛋白质、p-JAK2、p-STAT3蛋白的表达水平降低,凋亡率、Caspase-3的mRNA和蛋白质的表达水平升高(P<0.05)。与银杏内酯B组相比,抑制剂组各指标变化进一步增强(P<0.05),激活剂组则显著逆转了上述指标的变化(P<0.05)。银杏内酯B能够通过下调JAK2/STAT3信号通路抑制OE19细胞的增殖,促进食管癌细胞凋亡。本研究揭示了银杏内酯B新抗癌机制,为食管癌的研究提供了理论依据。

基于BDNF通路探讨化痰通络汤治疗卒中后认知功能障碍的研究

目的 观察化痰通络汤治疗卒中后认知功能障碍(PSCI)痰瘀阻络证的临床疗效及其对患者血清脑源性神经营养因子(BDNF)通路相关因子的影响。方法 收集符合纳入标准的患者60例,随机分为对照组和治疗组各30例。对照组予基础治疗和尼莫地平治疗,治疗组在对照组治疗基础上加服化痰通络汤,2组疗程均为4周。治疗前后比较2组简易精神状态评价量表(MMSE)、中医证候积分及血清BDNF、核转录因子κB(NF-κB)、B淋巴细胞瘤-2(Bcl-2)、Bcl-2相关X蛋白(Bax)水平变化,治疗后评估2组患者中医临床疗效,治疗期间观察2组患者不良反应发生情况。结果 治疗后,2组患者MMSE评分显著增加,中医证候积分总积分明显降低(P<0.01),治疗组优于对照组(P<0.01);2组患者血清BDNF、NF-κB、Bcl-2水平明显升高(P<0.05,P<0.01),Bax水平明显下降(P<0.01),治疗组优于对照组(P<0.01)。结论 化痰通络汤能够改善痰瘀阻络型PSCI患者临床症状,安全有效,其疗效机制可能与调控BDNF通路,抑制神经细胞凋亡有关。

中药单体治疗脊髓损伤后神经炎症:核转录因子κB信号通路的作用

背景:基于核转录因子κB通路探究神经炎症的靶向治疗越来越值得探究,中药靶点多、范围广、机制丰富及不良反应少等优点在治疗各类疾病时都具有十分巨大的潜力。目的:基于核转录因子κB信号通路,对近年研究中出现的山奈酚、红花黄、汉黄芩苷及雷公藤甲素等中药单体治疗脊髓损伤后神经炎症的研究进展进行系统的阐述与归纳。方法:以“脊髓损伤,炎症,抗炎,中药单体,单体化合物,NF-κB信号通路,黄酮,糖苷,酚类,酯类,生物碱”为检索词在中国知网数据库中进行检索;以“Spinal cord injury,inflammation,anti-inflammatory,traditional Chinese medicine monomer,monomeric compound,NF-κB signaling pathway,flavonoids,glycosides,phenols,esters,alkaloids”为检索词在PubMed数据库中进行检索,最终共纳入67篇文献进行综述分析。结果与结论:①核转录因子κB信号通路在神经系统中的作用复杂多样,能够调控中性粒细胞、小胶质细胞、星形胶质细胞和巨噬细胞等,介导损伤后炎症的发生与发展;②中药单体如汉黄芩苷对核转录因子κB抑制蛋白的降解、红花黄素对核转录因子κB信号通路磷酸化过程的抑制、山奈酚对核转录因子κB信号通路p65核易位的抑制等作用可以降低炎症反应对机体造成的影响,从而促进神经功能恢复;③核转录因子κB信号通路在损伤早期能够促进炎症反应和免疫细胞迁移活化,在损伤中后期能够促进损伤部位的修复和纤维化的发生等,适当的激活核转录因子κB信号通路具有促进炎症因子的释放、提高细胞的抗氧化能力及促进免疫细胞的活化等能力,但过度激活的核转录因子κB信号通路则容易导致慢性炎症的发生和持续、细胞凋亡受到抑制等;④未来的研究可以进一步探索如何准确调控核转录因子κB信号通路的活化水平、如何实现对神经系统炎症和损伤的精准干预展开,也可围绕中药单体的制备及中药单体对信号通路的作用机制展开,以期为神经系统疾病的康复和功能恢复提供更有效的治疗策略。

Apigenin ameliorates imiquimod-induced psoriasis in C57BL/6J mice by inactivating STAT3 and NF-κB

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease featured by patches on the skin.It is caused by malfunction of immune cells and keratinocytes with inflammation as one of its key features.Apigenin(API)is a natural flavonoid with anti-inflammatory and immunoregulatory properties.Therefore,we speculated that API can ameliorate psoriasis,and determined its effect on the development of psoriasis by using imiquimod(IMQ)-induced psoriasis mouse model.Our results showed that API attenuated IMQ-induced phenotypic changes,such as erythema,scaling and epidermal thickening,and improved splenic hyperplasia.Abnormal differentiation of immune cells was restored in API-treated mice.Mechanistically,we revealed that API is a key regulator of signal transducer activator of transcription 3(STAT3).API regulated immune responses by reducing interleukin-23(IL-23)/STAT3/IL-17A axis.Moreover,it suppressed IMQ-caused cell hyperproliferation by inactivating STAT3 through regulation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 and nuclear factor-κB(NF-κB)pathway.Furthermore,API reduced expression of inflammatory cytokines through inactivation of NF-κB.Taken together,our study demonstrates that API can ameliorate psoriasis and may be considered as a strategy for psoriasis treatment.

A Nonradioactive Method for Detecting DNA-binding Activity of Nuclear Transcription Factors

To determine the feasibility of a nonradioactive electrophoresis mobility shift assay for detecting nuclear transcription factor, double-stranded oligonucleotides encoding the consensus target sequence of NF-κB were labled with DIG by terminal transferase After nuclear protein stimulated with phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) or PMA and pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate (PDTC) electrophoresed on 8 % nondenaturing poliacrylamide gel together with oligeonucleotide probe, they were electro-blotted nylon membrane positively charged Anti-DIG-AP antibody catalyzed chemiluminescent substrate CSPD to image on X-film The results showed that nuclear proteins binded specifically to the NF-κB consensus sequence in the EMSA by chemiluminescent technique method and the activity of NF-κB in PMA group was more than that in PMA+PDTC group It is suggested that detection of NF-κB by EMSA with chemiluminescent technique is feasible and simple, which can be performed in ordinary laboratories

Isoflavone Attenuates the Nuclear Transcription Factor Kappa B (NF-<i>κ</i>B) Activation on MPP⁺-Induced Apoptosis of PC12 Cells

Objective: To explore the underlying molecular mechanisms of cellular response to the challenge by 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium (MPP+)-induced apoptosis of PC12 cells, an in vitro cell model for Parkinson’s disease, and the effect of NF-κB activation on the protection of Parkinson’s disease by Isoflavone (I). Methods: PC12 cells were used to establish the cell model of Parkinson’s disease, and are divided into five groups: control group;MPP+ group;I (Isoflavone) + MPP+ group;I group;SN-50 + MPP+ group. The content of NF-κB in PC12 cells was determined by immunocytochemistry;The viability of PC12 cells after treated with cell-permeable NF-κB inhibitor SN-50 and cell viability were measured by MTT assay;the expression levels of NF-κB p65 in cytoplasm and nuclear fractions were evaluated by western blot analysis;the mRNA expression of NF-κB p65 was analyzed by in situ hybridization (ISH). Results: Compared with the control group, the protein of NF-κB p65 both in cytoplasm and in nuclei was significantly higher than in I + MPP+ and MPP+ groups;similarly, the mRNA expression level of NF-κB p65 gene was also significantly higher;moreover, the protein expression of NF-κB p65 was much lower in I group (P + group, the protein of NF-κB p65 was significantly lower in I + MPP+ group, the mRNA expression level of NF-κB p65 gene was also significantly lower, and the protein expression level of NF-κB p65 was much lower in I + MPP+ group (P + group (P > 0.05). Conclusion: NF-κB activation is essential to MPP+-induced apoptosis in PC12 cells;but Isoflavone can inhibit the cell damage to some extent to execute its protective function, which may be involved in nigral neurodegeneration in patients with Parkinson’s disease.

Genome-wide analysis of the B3 transcription factors reveals that RcABI3/VP1 subfamily plays important roles in seed development and oil storage in castor bean(Ricinus communis)

The B3 transcription factors(TFs)in plants play vital roles in numerous biological processes.Although B3 genes have been broadly identified in many plants,little is known about their potential functions in mediating seed development and material accumulation.Castor bean(Ricinus communis)is a non-edible oilseed crop considered an ideal model system for seed biology research.Here,we identified a total of 61 B3 genes in the castor bean genome,which can be classified into five subfamilies,including ABI3/VP1,HSI,ARF,RAV and REM.The expression profiles revealed that RcABI3/VP1 subfamily genes are significantly up-regulated in the middle and later stages of seed development,indicating that these genes may be associated with the accumulation of storage oils.Furthermore,through yeast one-hybrid and tobacco transient expression assays,we detected that ABI3/VP1 subfamily member RcLEC2 directly regulates the transcription of RcOleosin2,which encodes an oil-body structural protein.This finding suggests that RcLEC2,as a seed-specific TF,may be involved in the regulation of storage materials accumulation.This study provides novel insights into the potential roles and molecular basis of B3 family proteins in seed development and material accumulation.

彩色马铃薯响应UV-B辐射的转录组分析

[目的]探究彩色马铃薯对UV-B辐射具有较强耐受性的机理,通过转录组分析马铃薯对UV-B辐射响应的分子机制,为筛选马铃薯耐UV-B辐射相关基因提供理论依据。[方法]以彩色马铃薯‘花心洋芋’为试验材料,对全生育期进行UV-B辐射处理,选取成熟期的块茎,采用Illumina HiseQ2500平台进行测序分析。[结果]共得到232 285 320个有效测序读长数,且与参考基因组比对率超过78.5%,GC含量均超过42.1%。通过分析筛选到843个差异表达基因(DEGs),包括544个上调基因和299个下调基因。GO功能分析表明,‘花心洋芋’的DEGs主要富集在代谢过程、细胞组分和催化活性。KEGG富集分析发现,‘花心洋芋’主要通过代谢途径中的碳水化合物代谢通路来响应UV-B辐射,转录因子主要是ARR-B、AP2-EREBP、MADS、bHLH和NAC等,与响应光信号和环境胁迫相关。[结论]‘花心洋芋’响应UV-B辐射的主要通路为代谢途径中的碳水化合物代谢通路,转录因子ARR-B、AP2-EREBP、MADS、bHLH和NAC均起到一定的调控作用。

银杏内酯B对膀胱癌J82细胞增殖、凋亡的机制研究

目的探究银杏内酯B对人膀胱癌细胞增殖、凋亡的影响及核转录因子-κB(NF-κB)信号通路的调控机制。方法体外培养人膀胱癌J82细胞系,分为对照组、低/中/高浓度实验组和阳性药物组;对照组、银杏内酯B组、激活剂组和抑制剂组,干预24 h。活细胞计数法测定细胞活力;5-乙炔基-2'脱氧尿嘧啶核苷法测定细胞增殖情况;Hoechst 33258染色法测定细胞凋亡情况;RT-qPCR法测定半胱氨酸天冬氨酸蛋白酶-3(Caspase-3)和细胞周期素D1(Cyclin D1)的mRNA表达水平;蛋白免疫印迹法测定Caspase-3、Cyclin D1及NF-κB通路相关蛋白表达水平。结果与对照组相比,中/高浓度实验组和阳性药物组细胞活力、增殖率显著降低,细胞凋亡率显著升高(P<0.05);与阳性药物组相比,低/中浓度实验组细胞活力和增殖率显著升高,细胞凋亡率显著降低(P<0.05);实验选择高浓度实验组分别加入激活剂和抑制剂作为激活剂组和抑制剂组进行后续NF-κB通路验证实验,发现与对照组相比,银杏内酯B组Caspase-3 mRNA和蛋白表达水平显著升高,而Cyclin D1 mRNA和蛋白以及p-IκBα和p-NF-κB p65蛋白表达水平显著降低(P<0.05);与银杏内酯B组相比,激活剂组细胞凋亡率及Caspase-3 mRNA和蛋白表达水平显著降低,细胞活力、增殖率、Cyclin D1 mRNA和蛋白以及p-IκBα和p-NF-κB p65蛋白表达水平显著升高(P<0.05),抑制剂组的这些指标变化趋势与激活剂组相反(P<0.05)。结论银杏内酯B可显著抑制人膀胱癌J82细胞的增殖,诱导其凋亡,其作用机制与抑制NF-κB通路的信号转导相关。

FaSnRK1a mediates salicylic acid pathways to enhance strawberry resistance to Botrytis cinerea

Strawberry is a major fruit crop worldwide because its nutritional and health benefits to human health,but its productivity is limited by Botrytis cinerea.Sucrose nonfermentation 1-related protein kinase 1(SnRK1)has a defense function against pathogens,but the function of SnRK1 in the defense response to B.cinerea in plants is still unclear.In this study,FaSnRK1a-OE and RNAi fruits were constructed and then inoculated with B.cinerea.The result reveals a positive role of Fa SnRK1a in the regulation of resistance to gray mold.FaSnRK1a affects SA content by regulating FaPAL1 and FaPAL2 expressions.The genes related to the SA signaling pathway(FaTGA1 and FaTGA2.1)were significantly increased/decreased in FaSnRK1a-OE or FaSnRK1a-RNAi fruit,respectively.FaSnRK1a interacted with the FaWRKY33.2 protein and negatively regulated FaWRKY33.2 expression,and FaWRKY33.2 acts as a repressor of disease resistance to B.cinerea.Finally,FaSnRK1a regulates the expression of six PR genes and the activities of antioxidant enzymes to boost defense response after B.cinerea inoculation.Our findings showed that FaSnRK1a increases the resistance of strawberry fruit to B.cinerea via SA signaling pathway and interaction with the FaWRKY33.2 transcription factor.

GATA 1和BCL-xL在骨髓增生异常综合征患者外周血单个核细胞中的表达研究

目的:探讨珠蛋白转录因子1(globin transcription factor 1,GATA 1)和B细胞淋巴瘤因子(B-cell leukemia/lymphoma xL,BCL-xL)在骨髓增生异常综合征(myelodysplastic syndromes,MDS)患者外周血单个核细胞中的表达以及Notch信号通路相关机制。方法:以36例MDS患者为MDS组,20例定期献血的健康人为对照组。采用实时荧光定量PCR法检测外周血单个核细胞中GATA 1、BCL-xL、Notch 1及其下游分子HES 1和Herp 2的表达,分析GATA 1和BCL-xL的表达与MDS患者血小板计数和血红蛋白的相关性,采用流式细胞术分析外周血单个核细胞的凋亡。结果:与对照组比较,MDS患者外周血单个核细胞中GATA 1和BCL-xL mRNA表达量明显降低(P<0.05),而Notch 1、HES 1、Herp 2 mRNA表达量显著增加(P<0.05)。GATA 1 mRNA表达水平与MDS患者血小板计数呈正相关(r=0.7575,P=0.0181)。与对照组比较,凋亡细胞比例增高(P<0.01)。结论:MDS患者GATA 1和BCL-xL mRNA表达下降,Notch信号通路下游因子HES 1和Herp 2增高,可能是导致细胞凋亡显著增加的原因。

山姜素调控PI3K/Akt/NF-κB信号通路对冠心病大鼠心肌损伤的影响

目的:探讨山姜素调控磷脂酰肌醇3-激酶(PI3K)/蛋白激酶B(Akt)/核转录因子-κB(NF-κB)信号通路对冠心病(CHD)大鼠心肌损伤的影响。方法:选取健康成年SPF级SD雄性大鼠60只,随机分为空白组、模型组、山姜素小剂量组、山姜素中剂量组、山姜素高剂量组各12只,采用Western blot法检测大鼠PI3K/Akt/NF-κB信号通路蛋白表达,采用ELISA法检测大鼠炎症因子指标[肿瘤坏死因子α(TNF-α)、白介素-1β(IL-1β)、白介素-18(IL-18)]和氧化应激指标[活性氧(ROS)、谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GSH-Px)、丙二醛(MDA)],观察并记录大鼠心肌损伤情况。结果:与空白组比较,模型组的心肌缺血和心肌梗死面积更大(P<0.05),与模型组比较,山姜素小、中、高剂量组的心肌缺血和心肌梗死面积均缩小(P<0.05),且高剂量组的心肌缺血和心肌梗死面积小于山姜素中、小剂量组,中剂量组心肌缺血和心肌梗死面积小于山姜素小剂量组(P<0.05)。与空白组比较,模型组的PI3K、Akt、NF-κB更高(P<0.05),与模型组比较,山姜素小、中、高剂量组的PI3K、Akt、NF-κB均升高(P<0.05),且高剂量组的PI3K、Akt、NF-κB高于山姜素中、小剂量组,中剂量组PI3K、Akt、NF-κB高于山姜素小剂量组(P<0.05)。与空白组比较,模型组的TNF-α、IL-1β、IL-18更高(P<0.05),与模型组比较,山姜素小、中、高剂量组的TNF-α、IL-1β、IL-18均降低(P<0.05),且山姜素高剂量组的TNF-α、IL-1β、IL-18低于中、小剂量组,山姜素中剂量组的TNF-α、IL-1β、IL-18低于山姜素小剂量组(P<0.05)。与空白组比较,模型组的ROS、GSH-Px、MDA更高(P<0.05),与模型组比较,山姜素小、中、高剂量组的ROS、GSH-Px、MDA均降低(P<0.05),且山姜素高剂量组ROS、GSH-Px、MDA低于山姜素中、小剂量组,山姜素中剂量组的ROS、GSH-Px、MDA低于山姜素小剂量组(P<0.05)。结论:山姜素可通过调控PI3K/Akt/NF-κB信号通路改善CHD大鼠心肌炎症和氧化应激状况,进而发挥心肌保护作用。

Salvianolic acid B improves glucolipid metabolism by regulating adipogenic transcription factors in mice with diet-induced obesity

Objective:To determine the effect of Salvianolic acid B (Sal B) on glucose and lipid metabolism in mice with high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity,and to investigate the underlying mechanisms by measuring the expression levels of key adipogenic transcription factors.Methods:Six-week-old C57BL/6J male mice were fed for 12 weeks with a HFD to induce obesity or a standard diet to serve as normal controls.A mean body weight increase of more than 20% after these 12 weeks was used as the criteria for obesity.HFD-fed obese mice then received a supplement of Sal B (100 mg/kg body weight/day),metformin (75 mg/kg body weight/day) or water (an equivalent volume;served as model controls) by oral gavage for an additional 8 weeks,and the normal controls received water (an equivalent volume) by oral gavage for the same period.Results:Sal B significantly reduced body weight gain (P <.05) without influencing food intake in HFD-fed obese mice relative to model controls.Sal B also reduced the body fat mass of the obese mice relative to model controls in a time-dependent manner (P <.05).Sal B significantly decreased the serum concentrations of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol,total cholesterol,triglyceride and free fatty acids by 25.5%,20.2%,20.6% and 13.4%,respectively,and increased the concentration of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol by 50.1% relative to model controls.In addition,Sal B significantly lowered fasting glucose concentrations and improved insulin sensitivity relative to model controls (P <.05).Sal B acted by ameliorating the histopathological changes in both brown and white adipose tissues of obese mice.Moreover,in brown adipose tissue,Sal B up-regulated the mRNA and protein expression of PPARγ and c/EBPα,and the protein expression of PPARα and SREBP-1 (P <.05).In white adipose tissue,Sal B down-regulated the mRNA expression of PPARγ and c/EBPα,and decreased the protein expression of PPARγ and SREBP-1(P <.05).Conclusjons:The results suggest that Sal B can reduce body weight gain and regulate glucose and lipid metabolism in mice with diet-induced obesity by regulating adipogenic transcription factors in their adipose tissues.

Ectopic expression of VvFUS3,B3-domain transcription factor,in tomato influences seed development via affecting endoreduplication and hormones

FUSCA3(FUS3)is a member of B3-domain transcription factor family and master regulator of seed development.It has potential roles in hormone biosynthesis and signaling pathways and therefore plays diverse roles in plant life cycle,especially in seed germination,dormancy,embryo formation,seed and fruit development,and maturation.However,there is limited information about its functions in seed and fruit development of grapevine.In this study,we expressed VvFUS3 in tomato for its functional characterization.Overexpression of VvFUS3 in tomato led to a reduction in seed number and seed weight without affecting the fruit size.Histological analysis found that both cell expansion and cell division in transgenic seed and fruit pericarp have been affected.However,there were no obvious differences in pollen size,shape,and viability,suggesting that VvFUS3 affects seed development but not the pollen grains.Moreover,the expression of several genes with presumed roles in seed development and hormone signaling pathways was also influenced by VvFUS3.These results suggest that VvFUS3 is involved in hormonal signaling pathways that regulate seed number and size.In conclusion,our study provides novel preliminary information about the pivotal roles of VvFUS3 in seed and fruit development and these findings can potentially serve as a reference for molecular breeding of seedless grapes.

NS5ATP9与HBx相互作用促进HBV cccDNA的形成与转录

目的探讨丙型肝炎病毒NS5A反式调节蛋白9(hepatitis C virus NS5Atransactivated protein 9,NS5ATP9)在乙型肝炎病毒(hepatitis B virus,HBV)共价闭合环状DNA(covalently closed circular DNA,cccDNA)形成与转录中的作用机制。方法利用1.3拷贝HBV表达质粒转染Huh7和HepG2细胞、整合有4拷贝HBV基因组的HepG2.2.15细胞、在诱导型四环素启动子控制下表达HBV的HepAD38细胞构建NS5ATP9过表达或干扰的HBV细胞模型,收集样品和细胞上清液,提取RNA、HBV核心DNA(coreDNA)、cccDNA和蛋白,利用酶联免疫吸附试验、实时荧光定量聚合酶链反应(polymerase chain reaction,PCR)、Southern blot和Western blot技术检测HBV总RNA、前基因组RNA(pregenomic RNA,pgRNA)、乙型肝炎病毒s抗原(hepatitis B virus s antigene,HBsAg)、乙型肝炎病毒e抗原(hepatitis B virus e antigene,HBeAg)、松弛环状DNA(relax circular DNA,rcDNA)以及cccDNA水平。在HepG2细胞中转染乙型肝炎病毒x蛋白(hepatitis B virus x protein,HBx),通过免疫荧光成像及免疫共沉淀方法检测NS5ATP9与HBx的结合情况。双荧光素酶报告基因实验检测NS5ATP9对HBx启动子活性的影响。利用Huh7细胞转染HBV1.3及HBV稳定表达细胞株HepG2.2.15和HepAD38转染NS5ATP9过表达/干扰质粒,通过Western blot技术检测DDB1和SMC6的蛋白水平。结果在HBV病毒活跃的细胞中,NS5ATP9 mRNA水平[HepG2.2.15细胞:1.891±0.567比1.00±0.034,t=2.87,P=0.0351;HepAD38 tet+细胞:1.978±0.399比1.00±0.034,t=4.131,P=0.0091;HepAD38 tet-细胞:2.642±0.672比1.00±0.034,t=4.127,P=0.0091]和蛋白水平均显著增加。过表达NS5ATP9后可显著增加HBeAg[(5.402±0.327)S/COV比(2.68±0.552)S/COV,t=7.35,P=0.0018]、HBsAg[(2.846±0.185)S/COV比(1.512±0.221)S/COV,t=8.02,P=0.0013]、HBV pgRNA及rcDNA的表达水平,而干扰NS5ATP9后此增加作用消失[HBeAg:(2.029±0.09)S/COV比(3.733±0.445)S/COV,t=6.501,P=0.0029;HBsAg:(1.501±0.105)S/COV比(1.878±0.174)S/COV,t=3.216,P=0.0324)]。机制研究显示,NS5ATP9和HBx蛋白主要位于细胞核核仁内,并具有共定位信号,且NS5ATP9可显著提高HBx启动子(1071.06±79.44比488.47±40.12,t=13.09,P=0.00012)的转录活性。另外,过表达NS5ATP9可显著降低DDB1和SMC6的蛋白水平,而沉默NS5ATP9则可显著提高DDB1和SMC6的蛋白水平。结论HBV上调NS5ATP9的表达,形成HBV-NS5ATP9-HBV cccDNA-HBV的正反馈环路,NS5ATP9通过与HBx相互作用上调肝细胞中HBV cccDNA的形成与转录,进而促进慢性乙型肝炎的发生发展。

红景天苷通过NF-κB/Bcl-2信号通路对重症肺炎大鼠肺血管内皮细胞凋亡及IL-23、Th17表达的影响

目的:探讨红景天苷通过核转录因子(NF-κB)/B淋巴细胞瘤2(Bcl-2)信号通路对重症肺炎大鼠肺血管内皮细胞(PVECs)凋亡及白介素-23(IL-23)、辅助性T细胞17(Th17)表达的影响。方法:将50只大鼠随机分为假手术组、模型组、红景天苷组、抑制剂组、红景天苷+抑制剂组五组,每组10只。除假手术组外,均建立重症肺炎大鼠模型。造模成功后红景天苷组大鼠腹腔注射红景天苷(100 mg/kg);抑制剂组大鼠腹腔注射NF-κB抑制剂喹唑啉化合物(EVP4593)(5 mg/kg);红景天苷+抑制剂组大鼠腹腔注射红景天苷(200 mg/kg)+EVP4593(3 mg/kg);假手术组、模型组腹腔注射等容积的0.9%氯化钠溶液。所有大鼠持续干预7 d后使用酶联免疫吸附测定法(ELISA法)检测各组大鼠血清中白介素(IL)-17、IL-23,流式细胞术检测血清中Th17细胞比例,HE染色观察肺组织病理形态,免疫印记检测大鼠肺组织中NF-κB/Bcl-2蛋白表达。取肺组织进行PVECs培养并检测第2代PVECs的增殖率及凋亡率。结果:与假手术组相比,各建模组大鼠血清中IL-23、IL-17、Th17细胞比例,肺组织中NF-κB/Bcl-2蛋白表达以及PVECs凋亡率均明显升高,PVECs增殖率明显降低(P<0.05),肺组织病变严重;与模型组相比,红景天苷组、抑制剂组、红景天苷+抑制剂组大鼠血清中IL-23、IL-17、Th17细胞比例,肺组织中NF-κB/Bcl-2蛋白表达以及PVECs凋亡率均明显降低,PVECs增殖率明显升高(P<0.05),肺组织病变有所好转;与红景天苷组、抑制剂组相比,红景天苷+抑制剂组大鼠血清中IL-23、IL-17、Th17细胞比例,肺组织中NF-κB/Bcl-2蛋白表达以及PVECs凋亡率均明显降低,PVECs增殖率明显升高(P<0.05),肺组织形态基本恢复正常;红景天苷组与抑制剂组相比,血清中IL-23、IL-17、Th17细胞比例、肺组织中NF-κB/Bcl-2蛋白表达、PVECs凋亡/增殖率以及肺组织形态差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:红景天苷可通过降低NF-κB/Bcl-2水平调节重症肺炎大鼠IL-23/Th17平衡,并有效抑制PVECs凋亡。

JMJD2B和HPIP在宫颈癌组织中的表达及其与临床预后的关系

目的分析JMJD2B与造血前B细胞白血病转录因子相互作用蛋白(HPIP)在宫颈癌组织内的表达以及与患者预后的关系。方法选取75例宫颈癌患者,术中采集其癌组织与癌旁正常组织(距肿瘤组织边缘≥3 cm)分别纳入观察组与对照组,以免疫组化法测定两者的JMJD2B、HPIP表达差异。收集患者的年龄等一般资料,分析JMJD2B、HPIP表达与患者临床病理特征之间的关系。随访1年,分析JMJD2B、HPIP表达与宫颈癌患者预后的关系。结果观察组的JMJD2B、HPIP阳性表达率分别为53.33%(40/75)、45.33%(34/75),高于对照组的24.00%(18/75)、20.00%(15/75),差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。JMJD2B、HPIP阳性表达与宫颈癌患者的年龄、病理类型、肿瘤分期无关,与患者的肿瘤直径、分化程度、淋巴结转移、浸润程度有关(P<0.05);JMJD2B、HPIP阳性表达患者的1年生存率分别为65.00%(26/40)、55.88%(19/34),均低于阴性表达患者的85.71%(30/35)、90.24%(37/41),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论JMJD2B、HPIP在宫颈癌患者的癌组织内呈高表达,且与患者的肿瘤直径、分化程度、淋巴结转移、浸润程度有关。两者表达阳性率越高,患者生存率越低。