The 5’ end cDNA fragment(ER1’) of early responsive gene(ER1) of rice(Oryza sativa L. subsp. japonica No.4) induced by blast fungus M. grisea has been isolated and sequenced (606 bp) by 5’RACE technique(Fig. 2). DNA...The 5’ end cDNA fragment(ER1’) of early responsive gene(ER1) of rice(Oryza sativa L. subsp. japonica No.4) induced by blast fungus M. grisea has been isolated and sequenced (606 bp) by 5’RACE technique(Fig. 2). DNA sequence analysis showed that ER1’ (606 bp) can encode 134 amino acids and there are 309 bp nucleotides located at the 3’ end of the untranslated region of mRNA of ER1 gene(Fig. 3). The 89 bp overlapping fragment was found between the 5’ end of ER1 cDNA fragment and the 3’ end of ER1’(Fig. 3). The partial identities of amino acid sequence deduced from ER1’ with an unknown protein(gene accession number AC002409) of Arabidopsis thaliana was 82%(Fig. 4).展开更多
AIM to investigate the molecular mechanisms of gastric carcinogenesis.METHODS We used label-free quantification technology integrated with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(Lc-m S/m S) analysis to identif...AIM to investigate the molecular mechanisms of gastric carcinogenesis.METHODS We used label-free quantification technology integrated with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(Lc-m S/m S) analysis to identify differentially expressed proteins in 160 specimens of normal gastric mucosa,gastric mucosa with mild dysplasia,moderate dysplasia,severe dysplasia,and early mucosal gastric cancer(Gc) collected at the Second Hospital of Lanzhou University from 2010 to 2015. Immunohistochemistry was used to verify the differentially expressed proteins detected by Lc-m S/m S.RESULTS With a threshold of a 1.2-fold change and a P-value< 0.05 between mild dysplasia,moderate dysplasia,severe dysplasia or early mucosal Gc and matched normal gastric mucosa tissues,proteomic analysis identified 365 significantly differentially expressed proteins. Er GIc1 expression decreased,while DNAPKcs expression increased gradually along with different stages of Gc initiation based on the tendency of fold change. the expression patterns of Er GIc1 and DNA-PKcs revealed by immunohistochemistry were consistent with the Lc-m S/m S results.CONCLUSION the results suggest that aberrant Er GIc1 and DNAPKcs expression may be involved in Gc initiation.展开更多
Powdery mildew, caused by Erysiphe pisi D.C., is a major constraint to pea production worldwide. The pea cultivar Xucai 1 has shown high resistance to E. pisi under greenhouse and field conditions. The objectives of t...Powdery mildew, caused by Erysiphe pisi D.C., is a major constraint to pea production worldwide. The pea cultivar Xucai 1 has shown high resistance to E. pisi under greenhouse and field conditions. The objectives of this study were to identify and characterize genes conferring resistance to powdery mildew in Xucai 1. Three crosses, Qizhen 76 × Xucai 1,Bawan 6 × Xucai 1, and Xucai 1 × Bawan 6, were made to generate populations for genetic analysis. The resistance to E. pisi and segregation ratios in the F_1, F_2, and F_(2:3)populations suggested a single recessive gene conferring the resistance of Xucai 1. Bulked segregant analysis was used to map the resistance gene using two F2 populations. The resistance gene was close to markers AD60 and c5 DNAmet on linkage group VI with genetic distances of9.9 c M and 15.4 c M in the Xucai 1 × Bawan 6 F_2 population and 8.7 c M and 8.1 c M in the Qizhen 76 × Xucai 1 F_2 population, respectively, suggesting that the resistance gene was an er1 allele. This hypothesis was confirmed by comparison of the c DNA sequences of the Ps MLO1 gene between the parents and the Ps MLO1 wild type. Three distinct types of transcripts in Xucai 1, characterized by a 129-bp deletion and 155- and 220-bp insertions,were detected, consistent with the structure of the er1-2 allele. We concluded that resistance in Xucai 1 was conferred by er1-2 and that its linked markers will be useful in pea breeding programs.展开更多
Powdery mildew, caused by Erysiphe pisi D.C., is an important disease of pea(Pisum sativum L.).The use of cultivars carrying powdery mildew resistance alleles at the er1 locus is the most effective and economical mean...Powdery mildew, caused by Erysiphe pisi D.C., is an important disease of pea(Pisum sativum L.).The use of cultivars carrying powdery mildew resistance alleles at the er1 locus is the most effective and economical means of controlling this disease. The objectives of this study were to screen Chinese elite pea cultivars for resistance to E. pisi and to identify the responsible gene at the er1 locus. Among the 37 pea cultivars tested, three(Yunwan 8, Yunwan 21, and Yunwan 23) were immune to E. pisi infection in phenotypic evaluations. The full-length cD NA sequences of the er1 candidate gene, PsM LO1, from the three resistant cultivars and control plants were analyzed. Comparison of the cD NA sequences of 10 clones revealed differences among the powdery mildew-resistant cultivars, susceptible controls, and wild-type cultivar Sprinter. The observed resistance in Yunwan 8 plants resulted from a point mutation(C → G) at position 680 of PsM LO1 that introduced a stop codon, leading to premature termination of protein synthesis. The responsible resistance allele was identified as er1–1. Powdery mildew resistance in Yunwan 21 and Yunwan 23 plants was caused by identical insertions or deletions in PsM LO1. Three distinct PsM LO1 transcripts were observed in Yunwan 21 and Yunwan 23 plants. These transcripts were characterized by a129-bp deletion and 155- and 220-bp insertions, respectively. The responsible resistance allele was identified as er1–2. We have characterized two important er1 alleles in three E. pisi-resistant pea cultivars bred in Yunnan Province, China. These cultivars represent important genetic resources for the breeding of powdery mildew-resistant pea cultivars.展开更多
The improvement on the calculation of anti-Stokes energy transfer rate is studied in the present work. The additional proportion coefficient between Stokes and anti-Stokes light intensities of quantum Raman scattering...The improvement on the calculation of anti-Stokes energy transfer rate is studied in the present work. The additional proportion coefficient between Stokes and anti-Stokes light intensities of quantum Raman scattering theory as compared with the classical Raman theory is introduced to successfully describe the anti-Stokes energy transfer. The theoretical formula for the improvement on the calculation of anti-Stokes energy transfer rate is derived for the first time in this study. The correctness of introducing coefficient exp{△E/kT} from well-known Raman scatter theory is demonstrated also. Moreover, the experimental lifetime measurement in Er0.01YbxY1-0.01-xVO4 crystal is performed to justify the validity of our important improvement in the original phonon-assisted energy transfer theory for the first time.展开更多
Efficient functioning of the endoplasmic reticulum(ER) is very important for most cellular activities, such as protein folding and modification. The ER closely interacts with other organelles, including the Golgi body...Efficient functioning of the endoplasmic reticulum(ER) is very important for most cellular activities, such as protein folding and modification. The ER closely interacts with other organelles, including the Golgi body, endosome, membrane, and mitochondria, providing lipids and proteins for the repair of these organelles. ER stress can be induced by various abnormal materials in the cell. ER stress is a compensatory intracellular environment disorder that occurs during areaction. ER can sense the stress and respond to it through translational attenuation, upregulation of the genes for ER chaperones and related proteins, and degradation of unfolded proteins by a quality-control system, but excessive ER activation can cause cell death. The Pubmed and Web of Science databases were searched for full-text articles, and the terms "endoplasmic reticulum stress/unfolded protein response/gynecologic tumor cell apoptosis" were used as key words. Thirty-five studies of ER stress and unfolded protein response published from 2000 to 2016 were analyzed. Stress triggers apoptosis through a variety of signaling pathways. Increasing evidence has shown that the ER plays an important role in tumor cell diseases. The present review discusses the molecular mechanisms underlying unfolded protein response and its ability to promote survival and proliferation in gynecologic tumor cells.展开更多
Cyathulae Radix,a traditional Chinese medicine and a common vegetable,boasts a history spanning millennia.It enhances bone density,boosts metabolism,and effectively alleviates osteoporosis-induced pain.Despite its his...Cyathulae Radix,a traditional Chinese medicine and a common vegetable,boasts a history spanning millennia.It enhances bone density,boosts metabolism,and effectively alleviates osteoporosis-induced pain.Despite its historical use,the molecular mechanisms behind Cyathulae Radix’s impact on osteoporosis remain unexplored.In this study,we investigated the effects and mechanisms of Cyathulae Radix ethanol extract(CEE)in inhibiting osteoporosis and osteoclastogenesis.Eight-week-old female mice underwent ovariectomy and were treated with CEE for eight weeks.Micro-computed tomography(micro-CT)assessed histomorphometric parameters,bone tissue staining observed distal femur histomorphology,and three-point bending tests evaluated tibia mechanical properties.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)measured serum estradiol(E2),receptor activator for nuclear factor B ligand(RANKL),and osteoprotegerin(OPG)levels.Osteoclastogenesis-related markers were analyzed via Western blotting(WB)and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR).Additionally,CEE effects on RANKL-induced osteoclast formation and bone resorption were investigated in vitro using tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase(TRAP)staining,qRT-PCR,and WB assay.Compared with the ovariectomy(OVX)group,CEE treatment enhanced trabecular bone density,maximal load-bearing capacity,and various histomorphometric parameters.Serum E2 and OPG levels significantly increased,while Receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB(RANK)decreased in the CEE group.CEE downregulated matrix metallopeptidase 9(MMP-9),Cathepsin K(CTSK),and TRAP gene and protein expression.In bone marrow macrophages(BMMs),CEE reduced mature osteoclasts,bone resorption pit areas,and MMP-9,CTSK,and TRAP expression during osteoclast differentiation.Compared with DMSO treatment,CEE markedly inhibited RANK,TNF receptor associated factor 6(TRAF6),Proto-oncogene c-Fos(c-Fos),Nuclear factor of activated T-cells cytoplasmic 1(NFATc1)expressions,and Extracellular regulated protein kinases(ERK),c-Jun N-terminal kinase(JNK),NF-kappa B-p65(p65)phosphorylation in osteoclasts.In conclusion,CEE significantly inhibits OVX-induced osteoporosis and RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis,potentially through modulating the Estrogen Receptor(ER)/RANK/NFATc1 signaling pathway.展开更多
文摘The 5’ end cDNA fragment(ER1’) of early responsive gene(ER1) of rice(Oryza sativa L. subsp. japonica No.4) induced by blast fungus M. grisea has been isolated and sequenced (606 bp) by 5’RACE technique(Fig. 2). DNA sequence analysis showed that ER1’ (606 bp) can encode 134 amino acids and there are 309 bp nucleotides located at the 3’ end of the untranslated region of mRNA of ER1 gene(Fig. 3). The 89 bp overlapping fragment was found between the 5’ end of ER1 cDNA fragment and the 3’ end of ER1’(Fig. 3). The partial identities of amino acid sequence deduced from ER1’ with an unknown protein(gene accession number AC002409) of Arabidopsis thaliana was 82%(Fig. 4).
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.31270532 and No.81670594
文摘AIM to investigate the molecular mechanisms of gastric carcinogenesis.METHODS We used label-free quantification technology integrated with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(Lc-m S/m S) analysis to identify differentially expressed proteins in 160 specimens of normal gastric mucosa,gastric mucosa with mild dysplasia,moderate dysplasia,severe dysplasia,and early mucosal gastric cancer(Gc) collected at the Second Hospital of Lanzhou University from 2010 to 2015. Immunohistochemistry was used to verify the differentially expressed proteins detected by Lc-m S/m S.RESULTS With a threshold of a 1.2-fold change and a P-value< 0.05 between mild dysplasia,moderate dysplasia,severe dysplasia or early mucosal Gc and matched normal gastric mucosa tissues,proteomic analysis identified 365 significantly differentially expressed proteins. Er GIc1 expression decreased,while DNAPKcs expression increased gradually along with different stages of Gc initiation based on the tendency of fold change. the expression patterns of Er GIc1 and DNA-PKcs revealed by immunohistochemistry were consistent with the Lc-m S/m S results.CONCLUSION the results suggest that aberrant Er GIc1 and DNAPKcs expression may be involved in Gc initiation.
基金supported by the Modern Agro-industry Technology Research System(CARS-09)the Crop Germplasm Conservation and Utilization Program(2014NWB030-14)from the Ministry of Agriculture of Chinathe Scientific Innovation Program of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
文摘Powdery mildew, caused by Erysiphe pisi D.C., is a major constraint to pea production worldwide. The pea cultivar Xucai 1 has shown high resistance to E. pisi under greenhouse and field conditions. The objectives of this study were to identify and characterize genes conferring resistance to powdery mildew in Xucai 1. Three crosses, Qizhen 76 × Xucai 1,Bawan 6 × Xucai 1, and Xucai 1 × Bawan 6, were made to generate populations for genetic analysis. The resistance to E. pisi and segregation ratios in the F_1, F_2, and F_(2:3)populations suggested a single recessive gene conferring the resistance of Xucai 1. Bulked segregant analysis was used to map the resistance gene using two F2 populations. The resistance gene was close to markers AD60 and c5 DNAmet on linkage group VI with genetic distances of9.9 c M and 15.4 c M in the Xucai 1 × Bawan 6 F_2 population and 8.7 c M and 8.1 c M in the Qizhen 76 × Xucai 1 F_2 population, respectively, suggesting that the resistance gene was an er1 allele. This hypothesis was confirmed by comparison of the c DNA sequences of the Ps MLO1 gene between the parents and the Ps MLO1 wild type. Three distinct types of transcripts in Xucai 1, characterized by a 129-bp deletion and 155- and 220-bp insertions,were detected, consistent with the structure of the er1-2 allele. We concluded that resistance in Xucai 1 was conferred by er1-2 and that its linked markers will be useful in pea breeding programs.
基金supported by the China Agriculture Research System (CARS-09)the Agricultural Science and Technology Program for Innovation Team on Identification and Excavation of Elite Crop Germplasm from Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS)+1 种基金the Special Fund for Agro-scientific Research in the Public Interest (1610092015002-01) from the Institute of Crop Science, CAASthe Fund (2013BB010) from Science and Technology Department of Yunnan Province
文摘Powdery mildew, caused by Erysiphe pisi D.C., is an important disease of pea(Pisum sativum L.).The use of cultivars carrying powdery mildew resistance alleles at the er1 locus is the most effective and economical means of controlling this disease. The objectives of this study were to screen Chinese elite pea cultivars for resistance to E. pisi and to identify the responsible gene at the er1 locus. Among the 37 pea cultivars tested, three(Yunwan 8, Yunwan 21, and Yunwan 23) were immune to E. pisi infection in phenotypic evaluations. The full-length cD NA sequences of the er1 candidate gene, PsM LO1, from the three resistant cultivars and control plants were analyzed. Comparison of the cD NA sequences of 10 clones revealed differences among the powdery mildew-resistant cultivars, susceptible controls, and wild-type cultivar Sprinter. The observed resistance in Yunwan 8 plants resulted from a point mutation(C → G) at position 680 of PsM LO1 that introduced a stop codon, leading to premature termination of protein synthesis. The responsible resistance allele was identified as er1–1. Powdery mildew resistance in Yunwan 21 and Yunwan 23 plants was caused by identical insertions or deletions in PsM LO1. Three distinct PsM LO1 transcripts were observed in Yunwan 21 and Yunwan 23 plants. These transcripts were characterized by a129-bp deletion and 155- and 220-bp insertions, respectively. The responsible resistance allele was identified as er1–2. We have characterized two important er1 alleles in three E. pisi-resistant pea cultivars bred in Yunnan Province, China. These cultivars represent important genetic resources for the breeding of powdery mildew-resistant pea cultivars.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.10674019)
文摘The improvement on the calculation of anti-Stokes energy transfer rate is studied in the present work. The additional proportion coefficient between Stokes and anti-Stokes light intensities of quantum Raman scattering theory as compared with the classical Raman theory is introduced to successfully describe the anti-Stokes energy transfer. The theoretical formula for the improvement on the calculation of anti-Stokes energy transfer rate is derived for the first time in this study. The correctness of introducing coefficient exp{△E/kT} from well-known Raman scatter theory is demonstrated also. Moreover, the experimental lifetime measurement in Er0.01YbxY1-0.01-xVO4 crystal is performed to justify the validity of our important improvement in the original phonon-assisted energy transfer theory for the first time.
文摘Efficient functioning of the endoplasmic reticulum(ER) is very important for most cellular activities, such as protein folding and modification. The ER closely interacts with other organelles, including the Golgi body, endosome, membrane, and mitochondria, providing lipids and proteins for the repair of these organelles. ER stress can be induced by various abnormal materials in the cell. ER stress is a compensatory intracellular environment disorder that occurs during areaction. ER can sense the stress and respond to it through translational attenuation, upregulation of the genes for ER chaperones and related proteins, and degradation of unfolded proteins by a quality-control system, but excessive ER activation can cause cell death. The Pubmed and Web of Science databases were searched for full-text articles, and the terms "endoplasmic reticulum stress/unfolded protein response/gynecologic tumor cell apoptosis" were used as key words. Thirty-five studies of ER stress and unfolded protein response published from 2000 to 2016 were analyzed. Stress triggers apoptosis through a variety of signaling pathways. Increasing evidence has shown that the ER plays an important role in tumor cell diseases. The present review discusses the molecular mechanisms underlying unfolded protein response and its ability to promote survival and proliferation in gynecologic tumor cells.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.81273816,81774379,and 81370974)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China(Nos.2017JJ2338 and 2020JJ4860)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Central South University(No.502211706)the Fund for the Key Laboratory of Hunan Province,China(No.2017TP1004).
文摘Cyathulae Radix,a traditional Chinese medicine and a common vegetable,boasts a history spanning millennia.It enhances bone density,boosts metabolism,and effectively alleviates osteoporosis-induced pain.Despite its historical use,the molecular mechanisms behind Cyathulae Radix’s impact on osteoporosis remain unexplored.In this study,we investigated the effects and mechanisms of Cyathulae Radix ethanol extract(CEE)in inhibiting osteoporosis and osteoclastogenesis.Eight-week-old female mice underwent ovariectomy and were treated with CEE for eight weeks.Micro-computed tomography(micro-CT)assessed histomorphometric parameters,bone tissue staining observed distal femur histomorphology,and three-point bending tests evaluated tibia mechanical properties.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)measured serum estradiol(E2),receptor activator for nuclear factor B ligand(RANKL),and osteoprotegerin(OPG)levels.Osteoclastogenesis-related markers were analyzed via Western blotting(WB)and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR).Additionally,CEE effects on RANKL-induced osteoclast formation and bone resorption were investigated in vitro using tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase(TRAP)staining,qRT-PCR,and WB assay.Compared with the ovariectomy(OVX)group,CEE treatment enhanced trabecular bone density,maximal load-bearing capacity,and various histomorphometric parameters.Serum E2 and OPG levels significantly increased,while Receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB(RANK)decreased in the CEE group.CEE downregulated matrix metallopeptidase 9(MMP-9),Cathepsin K(CTSK),and TRAP gene and protein expression.In bone marrow macrophages(BMMs),CEE reduced mature osteoclasts,bone resorption pit areas,and MMP-9,CTSK,and TRAP expression during osteoclast differentiation.Compared with DMSO treatment,CEE markedly inhibited RANK,TNF receptor associated factor 6(TRAF6),Proto-oncogene c-Fos(c-Fos),Nuclear factor of activated T-cells cytoplasmic 1(NFATc1)expressions,and Extracellular regulated protein kinases(ERK),c-Jun N-terminal kinase(JNK),NF-kappa B-p65(p65)phosphorylation in osteoclasts.In conclusion,CEE significantly inhibits OVX-induced osteoporosis and RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis,potentially through modulating the Estrogen Receptor(ER)/RANK/NFATc1 signaling pathway.
