Programmed cell death （apoptosis） is a key host response to virus infection. Viruses that can modulate host apoptotic responses are likely to gain important opportunities for transmission. Here we review recent stud...Programmed cell death （apoptosis） is a key host response to virus infection. Viruses that can modulate host apoptotic responses are likely to gain important opportunities for transmission. Here we review recent studies that demonstrate that particles of Invertebrate iridescent virus 6 （IIV-6） （Iridoviridae, genus Iridovirus）, or an IIV-6 virion protein extract, are capable of inducing apoptosis in lepidopteran and coleopteran cells, at concentrations 1000-fold lower than that required to shut-off host macromolecular synthesis. Induction of apoptosis depends on endocytosis of one or more heat-sensitive virion component（s）. Studies with a JNK inhibitor （SP600125） indicated that the JNK signaling pathway is significantly involved in apoptosis in IIV-6 infections of Choristoneurafumiferana cells. The genome of IIV-6 codes for an inhibitor of apoptosis iap gene （193R） that encodes a protein of 208 aa with 15% identity and 28% similarity in its amino acid sequence to IAP-3 from Cydia pomonella ganulovirus （CpGV）. Transcription of IIV-6 iap did not require prior DNA or protein synthesis, indicating that it is an immediate-early class gene. Transient expression and gene knockdown studies have confirmed the functional nature of the IIV-6 lap gene. We present a tentative model for IIV-6 induction and inhibition of apoptosis in insect cells and discuss the potential applications of these findings in insect pest control.展开更多
As an active ingredient extracted from Salvia miltiorrhiza,the neuroprotective effects of salvianolic acid B in Parkinson's disease include antioxidation,improvement of mitochondrial function,modulation of neuroin...As an active ingredient extracted from Salvia miltiorrhiza,the neuroprotective effects of salvianolic acid B in Parkinson's disease include antioxidation,improvement of mitochondrial function,modulation of neuroinflammation,inhibition of apoptosis,promotion of neuronal differentiation and proliferation,and influence on intestinal flora.As an adjuvant drug,salbutamol B can be used in combination with conventional therapeutic drugs to enhance the efficacy and minimize the side effects,which provides a method and basis for the early diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's disease in clinical practice.展开更多
While advances in the treatment of pediatric cancers have improved survival to>80%across all tumor types,drug resistance continues to limit survival for a considerable number of patients.We review the known mechani...While advances in the treatment of pediatric cancers have improved survival to>80%across all tumor types,drug resistance continues to limit survival for a considerable number of patients.We review the known mechanisms of resistance in pediatric cancers,including processes that impair conventional chemotherapies,newer classes of targeted small molecule antineoplastic drugs,and monoclonal antibodies.We highlight similarities and differences in treatment approach and resistance between pediatric and adult cancers.We also discuss newer areas of research into drug resistance,including extracellular and immune factors.展开更多
基金SLB was supported in part by Research Enhancement FundsResearch Development Funds from the Office of the Vice-President for Research, Texas Tech University and the Texas Higher Education Coordin-ating Boardprovided by the Depar-tment of Biological Sciences at Texas Tech University
文摘Programmed cell death （apoptosis） is a key host response to virus infection. Viruses that can modulate host apoptotic responses are likely to gain important opportunities for transmission. Here we review recent studies that demonstrate that particles of Invertebrate iridescent virus 6 （IIV-6） （Iridoviridae, genus Iridovirus）, or an IIV-6 virion protein extract, are capable of inducing apoptosis in lepidopteran and coleopteran cells, at concentrations 1000-fold lower than that required to shut-off host macromolecular synthesis. Induction of apoptosis depends on endocytosis of one or more heat-sensitive virion component（s）. Studies with a JNK inhibitor （SP600125） indicated that the JNK signaling pathway is significantly involved in apoptosis in IIV-6 infections of Choristoneurafumiferana cells. The genome of IIV-6 codes for an inhibitor of apoptosis iap gene （193R） that encodes a protein of 208 aa with 15% identity and 28% similarity in its amino acid sequence to IAP-3 from Cydia pomonella ganulovirus （CpGV）. Transcription of IIV-6 iap did not require prior DNA or protein synthesis, indicating that it is an immediate-early class gene. Transient expression and gene knockdown studies have confirmed the functional nature of the IIV-6 lap gene. We present a tentative model for IIV-6 induction and inhibition of apoptosis in insect cells and discuss the potential applications of these findings in insect pest control.
基金Research on the Neuroprotective Mechanism of Salvianolic Acid B on Parkinson's DiseaseFunded Project of Gansu Province Health Industry Scientific Research Program(GSWSKY2018-43)+3 种基金Mechanism Research on the Regulation of Antioxidant Dysregulation in Parkinson's Disease Model by Salvianolic Acid B through Nrf2-ARE Signaling PathwayHospital Graduate Student Supervisor Special Project(Hospital Health[2022]yxky011)Mechanism and Clinical Efficacy Study on Treatment of Parkinson's Disease by Exenatide Combined with Deep Brain Electrical StimulationScience and Technology Plan Project of Lanzhou Science and Technology Bureau(2023-ZD-167).
文摘As an active ingredient extracted from Salvia miltiorrhiza,the neuroprotective effects of salvianolic acid B in Parkinson's disease include antioxidation,improvement of mitochondrial function,modulation of neuroinflammation,inhibition of apoptosis,promotion of neuronal differentiation and proliferation,and influence on intestinal flora.As an adjuvant drug,salbutamol B can be used in combination with conventional therapeutic drugs to enhance the efficacy and minimize the side effects,which provides a method and basis for the early diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's disease in clinical practice.
文摘While advances in the treatment of pediatric cancers have improved survival to>80%across all tumor types,drug resistance continues to limit survival for a considerable number of patients.We review the known mechanisms of resistance in pediatric cancers,including processes that impair conventional chemotherapies,newer classes of targeted small molecule antineoplastic drugs,and monoclonal antibodies.We highlight similarities and differences in treatment approach and resistance between pediatric and adult cancers.We also discuss newer areas of research into drug resistance,including extracellular and immune factors.
