Pan-cancer analysis of RNA 5-methylcytosine reader (ALYREF)

The incre asing interest in RNA modifications has signifcantly advanced epigenomic and epitranscriptomic technologies.This study focuses on the immuno oncological impact of ALYREF in human cancer through a pan-cancer analysis,enhancing understanding of this gene's role in cancer.We observed differential ALYREF expression between tumor and normal samples,correl ating strongly with prognosis in various cancers,particularly kidney renal papillary cell carcinoma(KIRP)and liver hepatocellular carcinoma(LIHC).ALYREF showed a negative correlation with most tumor-infitrating cells in lung squamous cell carcinoma(LUSC)and lymphoid neoplasm difuse large B-cell lymphoma(DLBC),while positive correlations were noted in IIHC,kidney chromophobe(KICH),mesothelioma(MESO),KIRP,pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma(PARD),and glioma(GBMLGG).Aditionally,ALYREF expression was closely associated with tumor heterogeneity,stemness indices,and a high mutation rate in TP53 across these cancers.In conclusion,ALYREF may serve as an oncogenic biomarker in numerous cancers,meriting further research attention.

Salsolinol as an RNA m~6A methylation inducer mediates dopaminergic neuronal death by regulating YAP1 and autophagy

Salsolinol(1-methyl-6,7-dihydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline,Sal)is a catechol isoquinoline that causes neurotoxicity and shares structural similarity with 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine,an environmental toxin that causes Parkinson's disease.However,the mechanism by which Sal mediates dopaminergic neuronal death remains unclear.In this study,we found that Sal significantly enhanced the global level of N~6-methyladenosine(m~6A)RNA methylation in PC12 cells,mainly by inducing the downregulation of the expression of m~6A demethylases fat mass and obesity-associated protein(FTO)and alk B homolog 5(ALKBH5).RNA sequencing analysis showed that Sal downregulated the Hippo signaling pathway.The m~6A reader YTH domain-containing family protein 2(YTHDF2)promoted the degradation of m~6A-containing Yes-associated protein 1(YAP1)mRNA,which is a downstream key effector in the Hippo signaling pathway.Additionally,downregulation of YAP1 promoted autophagy,indicating that the mutual regulation between YAP1 and autophagy can lead to neurotoxicity.These findings reveal the role of Sal on m~6A RNA methylation and suggest that Sal may act as an RNA methylation inducer mediating dopaminergic neuronal death through YAP1 and autophagy.Our results provide greater insights into the neurotoxic effects of catechol isoquinolines compared with other studies and may be a reference for assessing the involvement of RNA methylation in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease.

Regulation of RNA methylation and immune infiltration patterns by m5C regulators in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

5-Methylcytosine(m5C)methylation contributes to the development and progression of various malignant tumors.This study aimed to explore the potential role of m5C methylation regulators(m5CMRs)in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma(HNSCC).Methods:The transcription data of HNSCC samples were obtained from The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA)and the Gene Expression Omnibus(GEO)databases.Subsequently,the m5C patterns in HNSCC were evaluated based on 14 m5CMRs.Then,the m5Cscore was developed to quantify m5C patterns by using principal component analysis(PCA)algorithms.Two single-cell RNA sequencing datasets and various methods were employed to assess the prognostic value and sensitivity to immunotherapy.Finally,key prognostic m5CMRs were identified using univariate COX regression analysis,and their clinical significance was validated based on the Human Protein Atlas(HPA)database and by using immunohistochemistry.Results:Two distinct m5C clusters were identified.m5C cluster A is characterized by an immune-activated microenvironment and is associated with a favorable prognosis.Notable differences were observed in prognosis,immune infiltration,and immunotherapy response between the high-and low-m5Cscore groups.Patients in the high-m5Cscore group exhibited high TMB,which is correlated with poor prognosis.The m5Cscore of epithelial cells in HNSCC was higher than that in other cells.Key prognostic m5CMRs,including NSUN2,DNMT3B,ALKBH1,and Y-Box Binding Protein 1(YBX1),were associated with poor prognosis.Conclusion:Our research indicates that in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma,the m5C modification profoundly affects the TME’s diversity and complexity,influencing prognosis and the success of immunotherapy.Targeting m5C regulatory elements may be a new method for enhancing the efficacy of immunotherapy in HNSCC.

The PcHY5 methylation is associated with anthocyanin biosynthesis and transport in ‘Max Red Bartlett' and ‘Bartlett' pears

The red coloring of pear fruits is mainly caused by anthocyanin accumulation. Red sport, represented by the green pear cultivar ‘Bartlett’(BL) and the red-skinned derivative ‘Max Red Bartlett’(MRB), is an ideal material for studying the molecular mechanism of anthocyanin accumulation in pear. Genetic analysis has previously revealed a quantitative trait locus(QTL) associated with red skin color in MRB. However, the key gene in the QTL and the associated regulatory mechanism remain unknown. In the present study, transcriptomic and methylomic analyses were performed using pear skin for comparisons between BL and MRB. These analyses revealed differential PcHY5 DNA methylation levels between the two cultivars;MRB had lower PcHY5 methylation than BL during fruit development, and PcHY5 was more highly expressed in MRB than in BL. These results indicated that PcHY5 is involved in the variations in skin color between BL and MRB. We further used dual luciferase assays to verify that PcHY5 activates the promoters of the anthocyanin biosynthesis and transport genes PcUFGT, PcGST, PcMYB10 and PcMYB114, confirming that PcHY5 not only regulates anthocyanin biosynthesis but also anthocyanin transport. Furthermore, we analyzed a key differentially methylated site between MRB and BL, and found that it was located in an intronic region of PcHY5. The lower methylation levels in this PcHY5 intron in MRB were associated with red fruit color during development, whereas the higher methylation levels at the same site in BL were associated with green fruit color. Based on the differential expression and methylation patterns in PcHY5 and gene functional verification, we hypothesize that PcHY5, which is regulated by methylation levels, affects anthocyanin biosynthesis and transport to cause the variations in skin color between BL and MRB.

Effects of Promoter Region 5’CpG Island Demethylation on the Biological Behavior of Human Colorectal Cancer RKO Cells in Vitro

OBJECTIVE To explore the relationship between the methylation status of the promoter 5＇CpG island region and the biological behavior of human colorectal cancer RKO cells in vitro. METHODS RKO cells were treated with a selective DNA methyltransferase inhibitor-5-aza-2＇-deoxycytidine （5-aza-CdR） for 72 h. Methylationspecific PCR （MSP）, T-A cloning and DNA sequence analysis were used to determinate the 5＇CpG island methylation status of the p16/CDKN2 tumor suppressor gene. Cell growth, morphological changes and apoptosis were analyzed by the MTT assay, flow cytometry, fluorescence staining and electron microscopy. RESULTS The 5＇CpG island of the p16/CDKN2 tumor suppressor gene in RKO cells was a typically hypermethylated. The DNA methyltransferase inhibitor （5-Aza-CdR） effectively reversed the hypermethylation status of the promoter region. With demethylation, RKO cell growth was suppressed, the cells doubling times were prolonged （P〈0.01） and apoptosis was induced, which showed a relationship. CONCLUSION A selective DNA methyltransferase （DNMT） inhibitor can inhibit proliferation by demethylation in 5＇CpG islands, and may be a potential new therapy target for colorectal cancer.

下调METTL5通过Wnt/β-catenin信号通路抑制三阴乳腺癌细胞增殖、迁移与侵袭

目的探讨甲基转移酶5(methyltransferase-like 5,METTL5)在三阴乳腺癌(triple-negative breast cancer,TNBC)中的作用和潜在机制。方法采用免疫组织化学方法和Western blot检测TNBC肿瘤组织和细胞系中METTL5的表达情况。用靶向METTL5的shRNA(shRNA-METTL5)转染TNBC细胞后,用CCK-8、集落形成、伤口愈合以及Transwell实验分别检测细胞增殖活性、迁移与侵袭,Western blot检测Wnt/β-catenin信号关键蛋白的表达。构建异种移植瘤模型,验证敲降METTL5对TNBC细胞在体内生长以及Wnt/β-catenin信号活性的影响。结果METTL5在TNBC肿瘤组织和细胞系中表达上调(P<0.01)。敲降METTL5可抑制TNBC细胞的增殖、迁移和侵袭并降低了Wnt/β-catenin信号分子β-catenin、细胞周期蛋白(Cyclin)D1、基质金属蛋白酶(MMP)-2和MMP-7的表达(均P<0.01)。体内实验显示,敲降METTL5减缓了移植瘤生长和Wnt/β-catenin信号活性。结论敲降METTL5能抑制TNBC细胞的增殖、迁移与侵袭,其作用可能与抑制Wnt/β-catenin信号通路有关。

蛋白精氨酸甲基转移酶5表达与非M3型急性髓系白血病疗效关系的临床观察

目的讨论蛋白精氨酸甲基转移酶5(PRMT5)与急性髓系白血病(AML)患者低甲基化药物(HMA)治疗敏感性的关系。方法通过GEPIA和TCGA数据库分析AML患者PRMT5表达及其与AML患者生存的关系。收集2020年1月至2023年10月收治的81例AML患者,包括50例非M3型患者和31例M3型患者。采用实时荧光定量PCR(qPCR)检测骨髓样本中PRMT5表达。采用全基因组重亚硫酸盐测序(WGBS)检测基因组甲基化水平。结果TCGA数据库中AML患者PRMT5表达显著高于健康对照人群(P<0.01);PRMT5高表达组患者总生存期更短(P=0.036)。进一步分析TCGA数据库,巩固期给予HMA后,PRMT5表达对无事件生存率(EFS)和OS的有明显影响(P<0.010)。81例新诊断AML患者PRMT5表达显著高于23例健康志愿者[3.25(1.69,5.16)vs.1.00(0.72,1.35),P<0.001]。非M3型AML患者PRMT5表达高于M3型患者[4.51(2.05,7.25)vs.2.01(1.53,3.35),(P<0.001)]。在非M3型AML患者中,PRMT5高表达与BM原始细胞百分率以及不良基因突变和高危患者比例更高有关(P<0.05)。与未接受HMA治疗患者比较,接受HMA治疗的PRMT5高表达非M3型AML患者CR率显著增加(P=0.003)。通过WGBS测序,PRMT5高表达组CpG岛甲基化比率以及转录起始位点、转录终止位点CpG岛甲基化比率高于PRMT5低表达组(P<0.001)。结论在非M3型AML患者中PRMT5高表达,PRMT5高表达预示着更多非M3型AML患者从HMA治疗中获益。PRMT5可能是评估肿瘤甲基化富集和预测疾病预后的潜在生物标志物。

DNA hypomethylation promotes learning and memory recovery in a rat model of cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury

Cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury impairs learning and memory in patients.Studies have shown that synaptic function is involved in the formation and development of memory,and that DNA methylation plays a key role in the regulation of learning and memory.To investigate the role of DNA hypomethylation in cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury,in this study,we established a rat model of cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury by occlusion of the middle cerebral artery and then treated the rats with intraperitoneal 5-aza-2′-deoxycytidine,an inhibitor of DNA methylation.Our results showed that 5-aza-2′-deoxycytidine markedly improved the neurological function,and cognitive,social and spatial memory abilities,and dose-dependently increased the synaptic density and the expression of SYP and SHANK2 proteins in the hippocampus in a dose-dependent manner in rats with cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury.The effects of 5-aza-2′-deoxycytidine were closely related to its reduction of genomic DNA methylation and DNA methylation at specific sites of the Syp and Shank2 genes in rats with cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury.These findings suggest that inhibition of DNA methylation by 5-aza-2′-deoxycytidine promotes the recovery of learning and memory impairment in a rat model of cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury.These results provide theoretical evidence for stroke treatment using epigenetic methods.

Methylation of GATA-4 and GATA-5 and development of sporadic gastric carcinomas

AIM:To understand the implication of GATA-4 and GATA-5 methylation in gastric carcinogenesis.METHODS: Methylation status of GATA-4 and GATA-5 CpG islands in human gastric mucosa samples, including normal gastric biopsies from 45 outpatients, gastric dysplasia [low-grade gastric intraepithelial neoplasia (GIN), n = 30; indefinite, n = 77], and 80 paired spo- radic gastric carcinomas (SGC) as well as the adjacent non-neoplastic gastric tissues was analyzed by methylation specific polymerase chain reaction (MSP) and confirmed by denatured high performance liquid chromatography (DHPLC). Immunohistochemical staining was used to detect protein expression. The correlation between GATA-4 and GATA-5 methylation and clinicopathological characteristics of patients including Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection was analyzed.RESULTS:GATA-4 and GATA-5 methylation was frequently observed in SGCs (53.8% and 61.3%, respectively) and their corresponding normal tissues (41.3% and 46.3%) by MSP. The result of MSP was consistent with that of DHPLC. Loss of both GATA-4 and GATA-5 proteins was associated with their methylation in SGCs (P = 0.01). Moreover, a high frequency of GATA-4 and GATA-5 methylation was found in both gastric low-grade GIN (57.1% and 69.0%) and indefinite for dysplasia (42.9% and 46.7%), respectively. However, GATA-4 and GATA-5 methylation was detected only in 4/32 (12.5%) and 3/39 (7.7%) of normal gastric biopsies. GATA-4 methylation in both normal gastric mucosa and low-grade GIN was also significantly associated with H. pylori infection (P=0.023 and 0.027, two-sides).CONCLUSION: Epigenetic inactivation of GATA-4 (and GATA-5) by methylation of CpG islands is an early freuent event during gastric carcinogenesis and is significantly correlated with H. pylori infection.

Regulation of demethylation and re-expression of RASSF1A gene in gastric cancer cell lines by combined treatment of 5-Aza-CdR and NaB

AIM： To investigate the changes of methylation state and expression of RASSF1A gene in human gastric cancer cell lines SGC7901 and BGC823 which were treated in vitro with demethlylating agent 5-Aza-CdR in combination with histone deacetylase inhibitor NaB. METHODS： After SGC7901 and BGC823 cells were treated with 5-Aza-CdR and/or NaB, the methylation state of RASSFIA gene was detected by methylationspecific PCR, and the changes in expression of mRNA and protein level of RASSFIA gene were observed by RT-PCR and Western-blotting before and after drug treatment. RESULTS： Hypermethylation was detected in the promoter region of RASSF1A gene in both SGC7901 and BGC823 cells, and there was no expression of this gene at both mRNA and protein level. After treatment with 5-Aza-CdR, demethylation occurred in the promoter region of RASSFIA gene, which subsequently induced re-expression of this gene. The treatment with NaB alone showed no effect on the methylation state and expression of RASSFIA gene. The combined treatment of 5-Aza-CdR and NaB induced complete demethylation of RASSFIA gene, leading to a significantly higher reexpression of the mRNA and protein of RASSFIA than those treated with 5-Aza-CdR alone （P 〈 0.05）. CONCLUSION： Hypermethylation in the promoter region is related to inactivation of RASSFIA gene in human gastric cancer cell lines SGC7901 and BGC823, while demethlylating agent 5-Aza-CdR can reverse the methylation state of RASSF1A gene and induce itsre-expression. Histone deacetylase inhibitor NaB had a synergistic effect with 5-Aza-CdR in both demethylation and gene transcriptional regulation.

PRMT5 regulates Golgi apparatus structure through methylation of the golgin GM130

Maintenance of the Golgi apparatus （GA） structure and function depends on Golgi matrix proteins. The posttranslational modification of Golgi proteins such as phosphorylation of members of the golgin and GRASP families is important for determining Golgi architecture. Some Golgi proteins including golgin-84 are also known to be methylated, but the function of golgin methylation remains unclear. Here, we show that the protein arginine methyltransferase 5 （PRMT5） localizes to the GA and forms complexes with several components involved in GA ribbon formation and vesicle tethering. PRMT5 interacts with the golgin GM130, and depletion of PRMT5 causes defects in Golgi ribbon formation. Furthermore, PRMT5 methylates N-terminal arginines in GM130, and such arginine methylation appears critical for GA ribbon formation. Our findings reveal a molecular mechanism by which PRMT5-dependent arginine methylation of GM130 controls the maintenance of GA architecture.

Re-expression of RASSF1A by 5-Aza-CdR Induced Demethylation of the Promoter Region in Human Biliary Tract Carcinoma Cells

Hypermethylation of the promoter region is an important mean for the transcriptional repression of a number of cancer-associated genes, and over-expression and/or increased activity of DNA methyltransferase are considered to be the main cause of promoter hypermethylation. In order to further explore the epigenetic mechanism of tumor suppressor gene RASSF1A inactivation, 5-aza-2’-deoxycytidine (5-Aza-CdR), a DNA methyltransferase inhibitor, was used to treat the human biliary tract carcinoma cell line QBC-939 at the concentration of 5 μmol/L for 24 h in this study. Af- ter the chemical intervention with 5-Aza-CdR, the methylation status in the promoter region of RASSF1A gene was detected by methylation specific PCR (MS-PCR), and the expression alteration of RASSF1A mRNA and protein were observed by RT-PCR and Western Blot respectively. Following the treatment with 5-Aza-CdR, methylaiton status in the promoter region of RASSF1A gene was re- versed from methylation to unmethylation. A 280 bp DNA band which represented RASS1FA expres- sion at transcriptional level and a 40 kDa (1kDa=0.9921 ku) protein band which represented RASSF1A expression at protein level were detected by RT-PCR and Western Blot respectively in the experimental group cells and there were no corresponding bands in the control group cells. The ex- perimental results suggest that 5-Aza-CdR can induce demethylation in the promoter region of RASSF1A. It can also reverse epigenetic transcriptional silencing caused by DNA methylation and induce the re-expression of RASSF1A in QBC-939. This study also suggest that the mechanism of RASSF1A inactivation is very closely related to the methylation of the promoter region, which may provide a new epigenetic understanding for tumor related gene inactivation and the pathogenesis of biliary tract carcinoma.

Methylation of 2-Methylnaphthalene with Methanol over NH_4 F and Pt Modified HZSM-5 Catalysts

Shape-selective methylation of 2-methylnaphthalene (2-MN) was carried out over NH 4 F and Pt modified HZSM-5 (SiO 2 /Al 2 O 3 = 83) catalysts in a fixed-bed down-flow reactor using methanol as methylating agent and 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene (1,3,5-TMB) as a solvent. Pt promoted HZSM-5 catalysts showed low concentration of coke-like polycondensed aromatics, NH 4 F modification decreased non-shape-selective acid sites. After Pt and NH 4 F co-modification, both conversion of 2-MN and selectivity to 2,6-DMN were improved. 6%NH 4 F/0.5%Pt/HZSM-5 catalyst exhibited 13.8% of 2-MN conversion with 6.2% of 2,6-DMN yield after 7 h time on stream (TOS), and 2,6-/2,7-DMN ratio of 1.7 after 10 h of TOS.

Promoting Xylene Production in Benzene Methylation using Hierarchically Porous ZSM-5 Derived from a Modified Dry-gel Route

Methylation of benzene is an alternative low-cost route to produce xylenes, but selectivity to xylene remains low over conventional zeolitic catalysts. In this work, a combined dry-gel-conversion and steam-assisted- crystallization method is used to synthesize hierarchically porous zeolite ZSM-5 with varied Si/AI malar ratios. X-ray diffraction （XRD）, N2 physisorption, NH3-temperature programmed desorption （TPD）, scanning electronic microscopic （SEM） measurement and Fourier transform infrared （FT-IR） are employed to characterize the struc- ture and acidity of both hierarchically porous zeolites and their conventional counterparts. The method is found to be applicable to ZSM-5 with molar ratios of Si/A1 from 20 to 180. The ZSM-5 zeolites are used as catalysts for benzene methylation at 460 ℃ to investigate the effect of additional porosity and Si/A1 ratios. At low Si/AI ratios, the benzene conversions over conventional and hierarchical ZSM-5 are close, and selectivity to toluene is high over hierarchical ZSM-5. It is found that hierarchical porosity markedly enhances the utility of zeolite and the se- lectivity towards xylenes via improved mass transport at higher Si/Al ratios. Under an optimized hierarchical ZSM-5 catalvst, xvlene selectivity reaches 34.9% at a Si/AI ratio of 180.

Effect of Acidity on Methylation of Benzene with Methanol Catalyzed by HZSM-5:A DFT Study

Different acidic HZSM-5 zeolites were constructed by doping with Al,Ga,or In.The effect of acidity on the adsorption of methylbenzenes and the reaction energy barriers for the methylation of benzene with methanol catalyzed by HZSM-5 zeolite were investigated by using the density functional theory.The results show that acidity exhibits less effect in the adsorption of methylbenzenes,while linear relationships are observed between the acidity and reaction energy barriers.As the acidity increases,the reaction energy barrier decreases linearly,and the stepwise pathway becomes dominant in strong acidity environment,while weak acidity is conducive to the concerted pathway.The calculation results could contribute to understanding the relationship between the acidity and the zeolite-catalyzed alkylation reaction of methylbenzenes.

5-氯-2-戊酮与环丙基甲基酮物性及汽液相平衡

测定5-氯-2戊酮和环丙基甲基酮的物化性质:密度、黏度、摩尔体积、热膨胀系数和表面张力。测定5-氯-2-戊酮(1)+环丙基甲基酮(2)二元体系的汽液相平衡(VLE),并应用Aspen Plus V11中Van Laar方程、Wilson方程和NRTL方程对实验数据进行关联,回归得到二元交互参数。实验结果通过热力学一致性检查。该研究不仅补充了汽液相平衡数据库,也为5-氯-2-戊酮与环丙基甲基酮的分离提供热力学数据。

m5C甲基化修饰及其在肿瘤免疫治疗中的研究进展

表观遗传修饰在真核细胞生物学过程中有重要的调节作用。肿瘤免疫疗法是治疗癌症的重要手段和临床策略。5⁃甲基胞嘧啶(5⁃methylcytosine,m5C)是继N6甲基腺苷(N6⁃methyladenosine,m6A)之后发现的表观遗传调控网络的重要组成部分。RNA的m5C甲基化修饰能影响被修饰RNA分子的命运,并在包括RNA稳定性、蛋白质合成和转录调控在内的各种生物学过程中发挥重要作用。最近研究表明,m5C甲基转移酶、去甲基化酶、甲基化识别蛋白与多种细胞生物学过程和系统性疾病有关,包括肿瘤的发生、转移和肿瘤免疫微环境等。m5C甲基化修饰可在多个水平上广泛影响基因表达和肿瘤发生发展的生物学过程,但其具体机制及与其他表观遗传修饰的相互作用尚未阐明,其在恶性肿瘤中的调控机制、风险评估和靶向治疗的研究有待深入。本文将从m5C的动态调节网络、m5C修饰在实体瘤中的生物学作用及在肿瘤免疫治疗中的潜在靶点等进行综述。

Toluene methylation with syngas to para‐xylene by bifunctional ZnZrO_(x)‐HZSM‐5 catalysts

Toluene methylation with methanol on H‐ZSM‐5(Z5)zeolite for the directional transformation of toluene to xylene has been industrialized.However,great challenges remain because of the high energy barrier of methanol deprotonation to the methoxy group,the side reaction of methanol to olefins,coke formation,and the deactivation of zeolites.Herein,we report the toluene methylation coupled with CO hydrogenation to showcase an enhancement in para‐xylene(PX)selectivity by employing a bifunctional catalyst composed of ZnZrO_(x)(ZZO)and modified Z5.The results showed that a PX selectivity of up to 81.8%in xylene and xylene selectivity of 64.8%in hydrocarbons at 10.3%toluene conversion can be realized over the bifunctional catalyst on a fixed‐bed reactor.The selectivity of gaseous hydrocarbons decreased to 10.9%,and approximately half of that was observed in methanol reagent route where the PX selectivity in xylene was 38.8%.We observed that the acid strength,the quantity ratio of Brönsted and Lewis acid sites,and the pore size of zeolites were essential for the PX selectivity.The investigation of the H_(2)/D_(2) kinetic isotope effect revealed that the newborn methyl group in xylene resulted from the hydrogenation of CO rather than toluene disproportionation.Furthermore,the catalyst showed no evident deactivation within the 100 h stability test.The findings offer a promising route for the production of value‐added PX with high selectivity via toluene methylation coupled with syngas conversion.

m6A去甲基化酶ALKBH5在形觉剥夺性近视豚鼠中的表达变化及其意义

目的探讨形觉剥夺性近视(FDM)豚鼠视网膜中m6A去甲基化酶AlkB同源蛋白5(ALKBH5)表达变化及其参与近视的作用机制。方法采用随机数字表法将30只健康SPF级3周龄三色豚鼠分为正常对照组和实验组,每组15只。实验组中眼罩遮盖右眼作为FDM组,暴露左眼为自身对照组。分别于实验前及实验1、2、3和4周时进行豚鼠眼生物学参数测量。采用带状光检影镜测量屈光度,采用A型超声仪测量眼轴长度。实验4周,通过免疫组织化学染色和免疫荧光染色检测ALKBH5在豚鼠视网膜中的表达分布。采用实时荧光定量PCR和Western blot法检测豚鼠视网膜中ALKBH5 mRNA和蛋白表达情况。结果与正常对照组和自身对照组相比,实验2、3和4周,FDM组豚鼠近视屈光度明显增加,眼轴显著增长,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.001)。免疫组织化学染色和免疫荧光染色显示,ALKBH5分布在视网膜神经纤维层、视锥视杆细胞层和视网膜色素上皮(RPE)层,其中以神经纤维层和RPE层为主。正常对照组、自身对照组和FDM组豚鼠ALKBH5蛋白相对荧光强度值分别为1.000±0.204、0.874±0.076和0.571±0.053,FDM组视网膜中ALKBH5蛋白荧光强度值明显小于正常对照组和自身对照组,差异均有统计学意义(t=4.069,P=0.006;t=5.176,P=0.014)。造模后4周,FDM组豚鼠视网膜中ALKBH5 mRNA和蛋白相对表达量明显低于正常对照组和自身对照组,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.01)。结论FDM组豚鼠视网膜中m6A去甲基化酶ALKBH5表达下降,ALKBH5及相关m6A甲基化修饰可能参与了近视的发生和发展。

6-甲基-5-庚烯-2-酮诱导砀山酥梨虎皮病发生与活性氧代谢的关系

探究6-甲基-5-庚烯-2-酮(6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one,MHO)处理对砀山酥梨虎皮病关系及对活性氧代谢影响。测定MHO处理砀山酥梨果皮在冷藏过程中α-法尼烯、共轭三烯、MHO、丙二醛、过氧化氢(H_(2)O_(2))、超氧阴离子自由基、总酚含量及过氧化氢酶(catalase,CAT)、过氧化物酶(peroxidase,POD)、超氧化物歧化酶(superoxide dismutase,SOD)和多酚氧化酶(polyphenol oxidase,PPO)的活性,并观察和统计虎皮病的发病情况。结果表明,外源MHO可以诱发相似虎皮病的症状,并且显著增加果皮中MHO、H_(2)O_(2)和超氧阴离子自由基的含量,降低抗氧化酶CAT、POD和SOD的活性,增加了α-法尼烯、共轭三烯的含量。果皮MHO含量与H_(2)O_(2)和超氧阴离子自由基含量呈极显著相关,但果皮的MHO含量比H_(2)O_(2)与虎皮病发病率的关系更密切,这些结果表明MHO可能通过增加活性氧的积累而引发梨虎皮病。