Biomimetic natural biomaterials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine:new biosynthesis methods,recent advances,and emerging applications

Biomimetic materials have emerged as attractive and competitive alternatives for tissue engineering(TE)and regenerative medicine.In contrast to conventional biomaterials or synthetic materials,biomimetic scaffolds based on natural biomaterial can offer cells a broad spectrum of biochemical and biophysical cues that mimic the in vivo extracellular matrix(ECM).Additionally,such materials have mechanical adaptability,micro-structure interconnectivity,and inherent bioactivity,making them ideal for the design of living implants for specific applications in TE and regenerative medicine.This paper provides an overview for recent progress of biomimetic natural biomaterials(BNBMs),including advances in their preparation,functionality,potential applications and future challenges.We highlight recent advances in the fabrication of BNBMs and outline general strategies for functionalizing and tailoring the BNBMs with various biological and physicochemical characteristics of native ECM.Moreover,we offer an overview of recent key advances in the functionalization and applications of versatile BNBMs for TE applications.Finally,we conclude by offering our perspective on open challenges and future developments in this rapidly-evolving field.

Wetting alternating with partial drying during grain filling increases lysine biosynthesis in inferior rice grain

Lysine content is a criterion of the nutritional quality of rice.Understanding the process of lysine biosynthesis in early-flowering superior grain(SG)and late-flowering inferior grain(IG)of rice would advance breeding and cultivation to improve nutritional quality.However,little information is available on differences in lysine anabolism between SG and IG and the underlying mechanism,and whether and how irrigation regimes affect lysine anabolism in these grains.A japonica rice cultivar was grown in the field and two irrigation regimes,continuous flooding(CF)and wetting alternating with partial drying(WAPD),were imposed from heading to the mature stage.Lysine content and activities of key enzymes of lysine biosynthesis,and levels of brassinosteroids(BRs)were lower in the IG than in the SG at the early grainfilling stage but higher at middle and late grain-filling stages.WAPD increased activities of these key enzymes,BR levels,and contents of lysine and total amino acids in IG,but not SG relative to CF.Application of 2,4-epibrassinolide to rice panicles in CF during early grain filling reproduced the effects of WAPD,but neither treatment altered the activities of enzymes responsible for lysine catabolism in either SG or IG.WAPD and elevated BR levels during grain filling increased lysine biosynthesis in IG.Improvement in lysine biosynthesis in rice should focus on IG.

Identification and Molecular Characterization of the Alkaloid Biosynthesis Gene Family in Dendrobium catenatum

As one of the main active components of Dendrobium catenatum, alkaloids have high medicinal value. The physicochemicalproperties, conserved domains and motifs, phylogenetic analysis, and cis-acting elements of the genefamily members in the alkaloid biosynthesis pathway of D. catenatum were analyzed by bioinformatics, and theexpression of the genes in different years and tissues was analyzed by qRT-PCR. There are 16 gene families,including 25 genes, in the D. catenatum alkaloid biosynthesis pathway. The analysis of conserved domains andmotifs showed that the types, quantities, and orders of domains and motifs were similar among members ofthe same family, but there were significant differences among families. Phylogenetic analysis indicated that thegene family members showed some evolutionary conservation. Cis-acting element analysis revealed that therewere a large number of light-responsive elements and MYB (v-myb avian myeloblastosis viral oncogene homolog)-related elements in these genes. qRT-PCR showed that expressions of gene family members involved in alkaloidsynthesis were different in different years and tissues of D. catenatum. This study provides a theoretical basisfor further exploration of the regulatory mechanisms of these genes in the alkaloid biosynthesis of D. catenatum.

Research Progress on Functions and Biosynthesis of D-Psicose

D-Psicose,a naturally occurring rare sugar,exhibits a sweetness approximately 70%that of sucrose.It possesses high solubility,antioxidant activity,anti-inflammatory properties,and the ability to regulate cholesterol levels and enhance insulin sensitivity.However,D-psicose is relatively scarce in nature,making large-scale extraction and utilization impractical.Consequently,the development of cost-effective synthetic strategies for D-psicose is pivotal for its industrial application.In recent years,the Izumoring strategy has emerged as an efficient alternative to chemical synthesis for producing D-psicose.Nonetheless,limitations in the biotransformation of D-psicose,primarily governed by the conversion rate of D-psicose 3-epimerase(DPEase)and enzyme yield,continue to pose challenges in achieving economically viable production.Enzyme engineering and the establishment of high-level expression systems remain crucial avenues for reducing the overall biosynthesis costs.

The biosynthesis of alarm pheromone in the wheat aphid Rhopalosiphum padi is regulated by hormones via fatty acid metabolism

Aphids are major insect pests in agriculture and forestry worldwide.Following attacks by natural enemies,many aphids release an alarm pheromone to protect their population.In most aphids,the main component of the aphid alarm pheromone(AAP)is the sesquiterpene hydrocarbon(E)-β-farnesene(EβF).However,the mechanisms behind its biosynthesis and regulation remain poorly understood.In this study,we used the bird cherry–oat aphid Rhopalosiphum padi,which is an important wheat aphid,to investigate the regulatory mechanisms of EβF biosynthesis.Our results showed that EβF biosynthesis occurs during the mature embryo period and the molting period of the 1st-and 2nd-instar nymphs.Triglycerides provide the prerequisite material for EβF production and release.Based on transcriptome sequencing,RNAi analysis,hormone treatments,and quantitative measurements,we found that the biosynthesis of EβF utilizes acetyl coenzyme A produced from fatty acid degradation,which can be suppressed by juvenile hormone but it is promoted by 20-hydroxyecdysone through the modulation of fatty acid metabolism.This is the first systemic study on the modulation of EβF production in aphids.The results of our study provide insights into the molecular regulatory mechanisms of AAP biosynthesis,as well as valuable information for designing potential aphid control strategies.

Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles with Clerodendron phlomoides Leave Extract:Particle Morphology,Antimicrobial Potential and Application

Silver nanoparticles are versatile nanomaterials that have found numerous applications in various fields.The use of plant extract for the synthesis of silver is a green and sustainable approach.Clerodendron phlomoides leaves extract has been found to contain various phytochemicals,such as phenols,flavonoids,tannins,and alkaloids,which possess reducing and stabilizing properties that can aid the production of silver particles.In this paper,morphological and topographical analyses were performed on silver nanoparticles.The biosynthesized silver nanoparticles showed antimicrobial potential against wound pathogens.SEM and TEM micrographs revealed that the particles were sphere and nanosized,which makes them suitable for various biomedical applications.

基于Hsp70基因的绵羊肺炎支原体TaqMan检测方法的建立及其遗传演化分析

热休克蛋白70 (heat shock protein 70,Hsp70)是绵羊肺炎支原体(Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae, Movi)的重要膜蛋白,是机体内高度保守的生物分子,但在种间差异大,可作为分子生物学检测的候选靶区。为建立基于Hsp70基因的Movi通用型TaqMan实时荧光定量PCR(qPCR)检测方法,并进一步了解其遗传变异情况,本研究基于GenBank中Movi的Hsp70基因特征,设计特异性的引物及探针,建立了基于Hsp70基因的绵羊肺炎支原体qPCR检测方法。应用建立的检测方法对88份山羊鼻拭子样品及43份疑似羊支原体性肺炎(Mycoplasmal pneumonia of sheep and goats, MPSG)病料进行检测。将检测结果为Movi阳性的肺组织样品进行分离鉴定,并对分离株Hsp70基因进行序列分析。结果显示,建立的qPCR检测方法其相关系数为1.00,扩增效率为96.0%,斜率为-3.411,Y轴截距为37.29。特异性强,与丝状支原体山羊亚种(Mycoplasma mycoides subsp.capri, Mmc)、山羊支原体山羊肺炎亚种(Mycoplasma capricolum subsp.capripneumoniae, Mccp)、莱氏无胆甾原体(Acholeplasmalaidlawii, AL)、无乳支原体(Mycoplasma agalactiae, Maga)、伪结核棒状杆菌(Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, CP)、羊口疮病毒(orf virus, ORFV)、牛支原体(Mycoplasma bovis, Mb)等牛羊常见病原均无交叉反应;敏感性高,最低检测限为5.72 copies·μL^(-1);重复性优,组内变异系数和组间变异系数均小于1.00%。6株Movi分离株Hsp70基因全长均为1 818 bp,与其它Movi参考株核苷酸和氨基酸同源性分别为96.0%~99.4%和98.0%~100.0%;进一步分析发现,山羊源Movi均比绵羊源多1个N-糖基化位点。遗传演化分析表明,其均处于ClusterⅠA亚分支(均为山羊源)。综上,本研究建立了特异性强、敏感性高、重复性优的基于Hsp70基因的Movi的qPCR检测方法。序列分析发现,不同来源Movi的Hsp70基因核苷酸同源性高;遗传演化分析证实,Movi福建株与山羊源分离株遗传关系较近。本研究不仅为Movi临床诊断提供了技术支持,更为进一步了解Movi遗传演化规律提供参考。

老年糖尿病合并肺部感染患者病原菌分布及血清HSP70、HMGB1水平与病情严重程度和预后的关系

目的探讨老年糖尿病合并肺部感染患者病原菌分布情况,分析血清热休克蛋白70(HSP70)、高迁移率族蛋白B1(HMGB1)水平与病情严重程度和预后的关系。方法选择2021年1月—2023年11月西安交通大学第一附属医院呼吸内科与危重症医学科收治的2型糖尿病(T2DM)合并肺部感染患者253例为研究对象,根据出院时预后情况分为预后良好组(n=191)和预后不良组(n=62)。鉴定患者痰液中病原菌并检测血清HSP70和HMGB1水平;采用多因素Logistic回归分析老年T2DM合并肺部感染预后的影响因素;受试者工作特征曲线(ROC)分析血清HSP70和HMGB1水平对老年T2DM合并肺部感染预后的预测价值。结果预后不良组患者年龄、空腹血糖(FPG)、高血压、慢性阻塞性肺疾病(COPD)及病情重度占比显著高于预后良好组(t/χ^(2)/P=6.251/<0.001、14.949/<0.001、4.666/0.031、5.827/0.016、16.530/<0.001)。253例患者痰标本中共检出病原菌株298株,其中革兰阴性菌占比65.10%(194/298)、革兰阳性菌占比28.86%(86/298)、真菌占比6.04%(18/298)。预后不良组血清HSP70和HMGB1水平明显高于预后良好组(t=11.672、13.069,P均<0.001)。血清HSP70和HMGB1水平比较,重度>中度>轻度患者(F=54.146、231.257,P均<0.001);多因素Logistic回归显示,年龄大、HSP70高、HMGB1高、FPG高、COPD及严重程度重均为老年T2DM合并肺部感染预后的危险因素[OR(95%CI)=1.322(1.015~1.722)、1.993(1.336~2.973)、1.754(1.302~2.363)、1.876(1.401~2.512)、3.016(1.798~5.060)、3.956(2.208~7.718)];血清HSP70、HMGB1及二者联合预测老年T2DM合并肺部感染预后的曲线下面积(AUC)分别为0.785、0.772、0.897,二者联合优于各自单独预测效能(Z=3.452、3.297,P均<0.001)。结论血清HSP70、HMGB1水平与老年T2DM合并肺部感染严重程度和预后密切相关,二者联合对其预后具有较高预测价值。

超重/肥胖合并2型糖尿病患者血清ANGPTL4、HSP70、IL-34水平与胰岛素抵抗的相关性

目的 探讨超重/肥胖合并2型糖尿病(T2DM)患者血清血管生成素样蛋白4(ANGPTL4)、热休克蛋白(HSP)70、白细胞介素-34(IL-34)水平与胰岛素抵抗的相关性。方法 选取2020年5月—2022年5月保定市第一中心医院T2DM患者182例(T2DM组)。参考相关诊断标准,将T2DM患者分为超重/肥胖T2DM组(90例)和体重正常T2DM组(92例)。另选取同期健康体检者90名作为正常对照组,其中超重/肥胖者40名(超重/肥胖对照组)、体重正常者50名(体重正常对照组)。检测所有研究对象血清ANGPTL4、HSP70、IL-34、胰岛素和血糖水平,计算稳态模型胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMA-IR)。T2DM患者治疗3个月后,再次检测其血清ANGPTL4、HSP70、IL-34水平和HOMA-IR。采用Pearson相关分析评估血清ANGPTL4、HSP70、IL-34与HOMA-IR的相关性。结果 与正常对照组和体重正常T2DM组比较,超重/肥胖T2DM组血清ANGPTL4和HSP70显著降低(P<0.05),血清IL-34和HOMA-IR显著升高(P<0.05)。与正常对照组比较,体重正常T2DM组血清ANGPTL4和HSP70显著降低(P<0.05),血清IL-34和HOMA-IR显著升高(P<0.05)。Pearson相关分析结果显示,血清ANGPTL4、HSP70与HOMA-IR呈负相关(r值分别为-0.733、-0.758,P<0.001),IL-34和HOMA-IR呈正相关(r=0.705,P<0.001)。治疗后,超重/肥胖T2DM组和体重正常T2DM组血清ANGPTL4和HSP70均明显升高,血清IL-34和HOMA-IR明显降低;且相对于超重/肥胖T2DM组,体重正常T2DM组血清ANGPTL4和HSP70升高更显著(P<0.05),血清IL-34和HOMA-IR降低更显著(P<0.05)。结论 超重/肥胖合并T2DM患者ANGPTL4、HSP70和IL-34与胰岛素抵抗显著相关,或可作为超重/肥胖合并T2DM的疗效监测指标。

磁场对X70管线钢电化学腐蚀行为的影响

为研究磁场对X70管线钢电化学腐蚀行为的影响以及磁场对在库尔勒土壤模拟溶液中浸泡后X70钢腐蚀行为的影响,利用电化学试验、浸泡试验和金相分析等手段,考察了不同磁场强度、不同磁场方向和有无产物膜时管线钢的电化学腐蚀行为。结果表明:随着磁场强度的增加,X70钢的腐蚀速率先增大后减小;改变磁场方向对X70钢的电化学腐蚀行为无明显影响。X70钢分别浸泡3、5 d后,2种情况下管线钢的腐蚀趋势是相同的,都是随着外加磁场的增加,腐蚀速率增大。X70钢表面有产物膜时的吸附电阻比无产物膜时的大,有产物膜时的腐蚀电流密度也较小,腐蚀程度较轻;而不同浸泡时间对腐蚀电流密度的影响不大。

雷公藤内酯醇通过调控miR-142-3p/HSP70通路抑制人乳腺癌MCF-7细胞增殖、侵袭和迁移

目的:探究雷公藤内酯醇(TP)通过miR-142-3p/HSP70信号通路对人乳腺癌MCF-7细胞恶性生物学行为的影响。方法:常规培养MCF-7细胞,将其分为6组:对照组、TP组、miR-142-3p inhibitor组、TP+inhibitor组、miR-142-3p mimic组和TP+mimic组,用转染试剂将相应的核酸或质粒转染MCF-7细胞。qPCR法、EdU细胞增殖实验、Transwell小室实验、细胞划痕实验、WB法分别检测转染后各组MCF-7细胞中miR-142-3p和HSP70 mRNA的表达,MCF-7细胞的增殖、侵袭、迁移能力和HSP70蛋白表达水平。结果:TP或miR-142-3p过表达能显著促进MCF-7细胞中miR-142-3p和HSP70的表达,敲减miR-142-3p则可明显抑制MCF-7细胞中miR-142-3p和HSP70的表达,TP可逆转由敲减miR-142-3p对MCF-7细胞中miR-142-3p和HSP70表达的影响;TP、过表达miR-142-3p均可明显抑制MCF-7细胞的增殖、迁移和侵袭能力(均P<0.05),敲减miR-142-3p则均可促进MCF-7细胞的增殖、迁移和侵袭能力(均P<0.05),TP可逆转由敲减miR-142-3p对MCF-7细胞恶性生物学行为的影响(均P<0.05)。结论:TP可通过调控miR-142-3p/HSP70信号通路,进而抑制MCF-7细胞的增殖、侵袭和迁移能力。

高速拉拔ER70S-6焊丝钢生产工艺优化

通过总结分析ER70S-6焊丝钢存在的质量问题,提出了有针对性的优化改进措施,重点对ER70S-6焊丝钢的化学成分范围、气体氮含量、尺寸精度、显微组织等关键指标严格控制,攻关后C、Si、Mn、N含量内控达标率提高,尺寸偏差C级精度得到改善,而且消除了混晶异常组织。用户拉拔使用结果表明,优化后的焊丝钢质量得到进一步的提高,可满足用户拉拔速度28 m/s以上高速拉拔的要求。

20世纪50—70年代诗歌中的干部书写

在20世纪50—70年代的诗歌中,干部成为一个常态化的书写对象。虽然其一般具有同质化的特征,但也根据题材、语境、视角的差异而分化出不同的意义形态。同时,部分带有逾越性的形象既丰富了干部的可能面向,也追问着干部形象在建构过程中存在的问题。在诗歌中,作为知识分子与工农兵关系的中介,干部形象呈现出聚合性、附加性与修辞性,这是其政治诗学路径的症结所在。

Systematic analysis of MYB transcription factors and the role of LuMYB216 in regulating anthocyanin biosynthesis in the flowers of flax(Linum usitatissimum L.)

Anthocyanin is an important pigment that affects plant color and nutritional quality.MYBs play an important role in plant anthocyanin synthesis and accumulation.However,the regulatory function of MYB transcription factors in anthocyanin synthesis in flax flowers is still unclear.In this study,402 MYB transcription factors were identified in the flax genome.These MYB members are unevenly distributed on 15 chromosomes.The R2R3-LuMYB members were divided into 32phylogenetic subfamilies.qRT-PCR analysis showed that seven R2R3-LuMYB genes in the adjacent subfamily of the evolutionary tree had similar expression patterns,among which Lu MYB216 was highly expressed in the petals of different colors.Moreover,gene editing of LuMYB216 in flax showed that the petal color,anther color and seed coat color of mutant plants were significantly lighter than those of wild-type plants,and the anthocyanin content of lumyb216 mutant plants was significantly reduced.Correlation analysis indicated that LuMYB216 was significantly positively correlated with the upstream regulator bHLH30.This study systematically analyzed the MYB gene family in flax,laying a foundation for studying the regulation of LuMYB216 in flax flower anthocyanin synthesis.

GA Associated Dwarf 5 encodes an ent-kaurenoic acid oxidase required for maize gibberellin biosynthesis and morphogenesis

Gibberellin(GA)functions in plant growth and development.However,genes involved in the biosynthesis and regulation of GA in crop plants are poorly understood.We isolated the mutant gad5-1(GAAssociated Dwarf 5),characterized by dwarfing,short internodes,and dark green and short leaves.Map-based gene cloning and allelic verification confirmed that ZmGAD5 encodes ent-kaurenoic acid oxidase(KAO),which catalyzes KA(ent-kaurenoic acid)to GA12 conversion during GA biosynthesis in maize.ZmGAD5 is localized to the endoplasmic reticulum and is present in multiple maize organs.In gad5-1,the expression of ZmGAD5 is severely reduced,and the levels of the direct substrate of KAO,KA,is increased,leading to a reduction in GA content.The abnormal phenotype of gad5-1 was restored by exogenous application of GA3.The biomass,plant height,and levels of GA12 and GA3 in transgenic Arabidopsis overexpressing ZmGAD5 were increased in comparison with the corresponding controls Col-0.These findings deepen our understanding of genes involved in GA biosynthesis,and could lead to the development of maize lines with improved architecture and higher planting-density tolerance.

老年重症急性胰腺炎继发胰腺感染的病原菌分布及其与血清PCT、PA、FIB、HSP70和HMGB1的相关性

目的探讨老年重症急性胰腺炎继发胰腺感染患者的病原菌分布及其与血清降钙素原(PCT)、前白蛋白(PA)、纤维蛋白原(FIB)、热休克蛋白70(HSP70)、高迁徙率族蛋白1(HMGB1)水平的相关性。方法选择2019年1月至2022年12月东莞东华医院收治的62例老年重症急性胰腺炎患者作为研究对象,根据是否继发胰腺感染分为感染组20例和未感染组42例,另选择同期健康体检的80例健康者作为对照组。记录感染组患者病原菌分布情况,比较三组受试者及感染组不同病原菌感染类型患者的血清PCT、PA、FIB、HSP70和HMGB1水平,并采用Pearson相关性分析法分析血清PCT、PA、FIB、HSP70及HMGB1水平和胰腺感染的相关性。结果感染组患者病原菌感染类型主要为细菌感染,占90.00%,其中细菌感染类型中革兰阴性菌占55.00%,革兰阳性菌占35.00%;感染组患者血清PCT、HSP70、HMGB1水平分别为(2.49±0.53)μg/L、(9.12±1.86)ng/mL、(18.33±2.61)ng/mL,明显高于未感染组的(1.56±0.41)μg/L、(5.73±1.45)ng/mL、(13.62±2.47)ng/mL和对照组的(0.23±0.06)μg/L、(0.97±0.13)ng/mL、(0.73±0.15)ng/mL,PA、FIB分别为(0.17±0.02)g/L、(2.06±0.21)g/L,明显低于未感染组的(0.23±0.04)g/L、(2.75±0.30)g/L和对照组的(0.30±0.03)g/L、(3.23±0.36)g/L,且未感染组患者的血清PCT、HSP70、HMGB1水平均高于对照组,PA、FIB均低于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);感染组细菌感染患者的血清PCT、HSP70、HMGB1水平分别为(2.74±0.31)μg/L、(11.06±1.43)ng/mL、(20.68±2.05)ng/mL,明显高于真菌感染患者的(2.13±0.25)μg/L、(7.93±1.05)ng/mL、(16.27±1.76)ng/mL,PA、FIB水平分别为(0.11±0.02)g/L、(1.91±0.24)g/L,明显低于真菌感染患者的(0.17±0.04)g/L、(2.58±0.34)g/L,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);经Pearson相关性分析结果显示,血清PCT、HSP70、HMGB1与胰腺感染呈正相关(r=0.581、0.613、0.567,P<0.05),与PA、FIB呈负相关(r=-0.463、-0.531,P<0.05)。结论老年重症急性胰腺炎继发胰腺感染患者的病原菌类型主要为细菌感染,患者血清PCT、HSP70、HMGB1水平明显升高,PA、FIB明显降低,且与胰腺感染的发生有明显相关性,临床上应予以密切关注。

密度泛函理论研究富勒烯C_(70)对偏二甲肼与NO_(2)的抽氢反应机制

为了探讨富勒烯(C_(70))作为催化剂用于偏二甲肼(UDMH)推进剂分解的可行性,采用密度泛函理论(DFT)研究了UDMH分子与C_(70)团簇分子的相互作用,分析了UDMH在C_(70)表面的吸附行为及分解路径,计算获得了UDMH在C_(70)存在时发生抽氢反应的活化能和反应热。结果表明,UDMH分子在C_(70)表面表现为两种吸附构型,主要发生物理吸附且吸附能较小,C_(70)分子的加入并未改变UDMH分解的初始和次级反应位点,在与NO_(2)抽氢反应时表现为在NH _(2)基团上依次发生。与纯UDMH分解相比,A、B两种吸附构型中UDMH分解初始基元反应的反应活化能分别下降了19.4 kJ/mol、21.1 kJ/mol,反应热分别降低了24.2 kJ/mol和27 kJ/mol。因此,C_(70)对于UDMH分解的前两步反应具有催化能力,能够促进UDMH的分解。

VabHLH137 promotes proanthocyanidin and anthocyanin biosynthesis and enhances resistance to Colletotrichum gloeosporioides in grapevine

Proanthocyanidins(PAs)and anthocyanins are involved in the response of plants to various environmental stresses.However,the mechanism behind defense-induced PA biosynthetic regulation is still not completely elucidated,also in grapevine.This study performed a transcriptome sequencing analysis of grape berries infected with Colletotrichum gloeosporioides to highlight the induction of the VabHLH137 factor from the basic helix-loop-helix(bHLH)XII subfamily by the fungus,which appeared to be significantly co-expressedwith PA-related genes.The functional analysis of VabHLH137 overexpression and knockdownin transgenic grape calli showed that it positively regulated PA and anthocyanin biosynthesis.Moreover,VabHLH137 overexpression in the grape calli significantly increased resistance to C.gloeosporioides.A yeast one-hybrid and electrophoretic mobility shift assay revealed that VabHLH137 directly bound to the VaLAR2 promoter,enhancing its activity and interacting with VaMYBPAR,a transcriptional activator of PA biosynthesis.Furthermore,transient experiments showed that although the VabHLH137+VaMYBPAR complex activated VaLAR2 expression,it failed to further enhance VaLAR2 expression compared to VaMYBPAR alone.The findings indicated that VabHLH137 enhanced PA biosynthesis by activating of VaLAR2 expression,providing new insight into the transcriptional regulation of defense-induced PA biosynthesis in grapevine.

Ku70作为RNA解旋酶调节miR-124的加工成熟及神经细胞的分化

目的Ku70蛋白主要通过其DNA结合特性参与双链DNA断裂(DSB)的非同源端连接(NHEJ)修复,有报道称其具有RNA结合功能,本文探索Ku70是否具有RNA解旋酶活性并影响miRNA加工成熟。方法利用RNA免疫共沉淀(RIP)测序结合生物信息学分析Ku蛋白结合的RNA;蛋白质印迹法(Western blot,WB)结合定量反转录PCR(qRTPCR)检测Ku蛋白与miRNAs的表达关系;生物膜干涉技术(BLI)实验分析Ku蛋白与RNA的结合能力;电泳迁移率变动分析(EMSA)实验确定Ku70及Ku80的RNA解旋酶活性;形态学检测结合WB分析Ku70调节miR-124引起的神经细胞功能变化;免疫荧光结合形态学分析寨卡病毒(ZIKV)感染后Ku70及miR-124的变化与神经元分化关联。结果研究发现,Ku70蛋白具有RNA解旋酶活性,并通过其RNA解旋酶活性影响miRNA加工成熟。Ku70缺失引起许多miRNAs上调,其中包括神经细胞特异的miR-124。在人神经前体细胞(h NPCs)和人神经母细胞瘤细胞(SH-SY5Y)中敲低Ku70可促进miR-124的成熟,从而导致上述细胞向神经元分化。本文进一步发现,ZIKV感染影响了Ku70及miR-124的表达,导致细胞形态的分化。结论本研究揭示了Ku70的一种新功能,即Ku70有可能参与miRNA的成熟调控和神经细胞的分化,并且可能是ZIKV病毒致小头症的原因之一。

Identification of key gene networks controlling monoterpene biosynthesis during grape ripening by integrating transcriptome and metabolite profiling

Monoterpenes are typical aroma components of muscat grape cultivars,providing pleasant floral and fruity aromas to grapes and wines.However,the molecular mechanism of monoterpene biosynthesis between muscat and non-muscat grape remains unclear.Here,the muscat grape cultivar‘Jumeigui’and the non-muscat grape cultivar‘Kyoho’were chosen as plant materials for a comprehensive transcriptome and metabolite analysis.The gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(GC-MS)analysis demonstrated that a total of 27 and 23 monoterpene compounds were identified and quantified in the‘Jumeigui’and‘Kyoho’grape,respectively.‘Jumeigui’grape accumulated significantly higher concentrations of monoterpenes than‘Kyoho’grape.Furthermore,geraniol,linalool,geranic acid,and β-citronellol might be important odorants contributing to the floral character of the‘Jumeigui’grape due to the high levels odor activity values(OAVs).Transcriptome analysis demonstrated that the expression profiles of VvDXS,VvGGPPS.SSU1,Vv TPS-b/g showed a positive correlation with monoterpene accumulation in grapes.In addition,the expression patterns of the genes involved in jasmonic acid(JA)synthesis and signal were also positively correlated with monoterpene accumulation.All these results will help guide the functional verification of candidate genes related to monoterpene biosynthesis,as well as identify the master transcriptional and hormonal regulators of this pathway in grapes.