Proteomic study of vitreous in proliferative diabetic retinopathy patients after treatment with aflibercept:a quantitative analysis based on 4D label-free technique

AIM:To identify different metabolites,proteins and related pathways to elucidate the causes of proliferative diabetic retinopathy(PDR)and resistance to anti-vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)drugs,and to provide biomarkers for the diagnosis and treatment of PDR.METHODS:Vitreous specimens from patients with diabetic retinopathy were collected and analyzed by Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry(LC-MS/MS)analyses based on 4D label-free technology.Statistically differentially expressed proteins(DEPs),Gene Ontology(GO),Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)pathway representation and protein interactions were analyzed.RESULTS:A total of 12 samples were analyzed.The proteomics results showed that a total of 58 proteins were identified as DEPs,of which 47 proteins were up-regulated and 11 proteins were down-regulated.We found that C1q and tumor necrosis factor related protein 5(C1QTNF5),Clusterin(CLU),tissue inhibitor of metal protease 1(TIMP1)and signal regulatory protein alpha(SIRPα)can all be specifically regulated after aflibercept treatment.GO functional analysis showed that some DEPs are related to changes in inflammatory regulatory pathways caused by PDR.In addition,protein-protein interaction(PPI)network evaluation revealed that TIMP1 plays a central role in neural regulation.In addition,CD47/SIRPαmay become a key target to resolve anti-VEGF drug resistance in PDR.CONCLUSION:Proteomic analysis is an approach of choice to explore the molecular mechanisms of PDR.Our data show that multiple proteins are differentially changed in PDR patients after intravitreal injection of aflibercept,among which C1QTNF5,CLU,TIMP1 and SIRPαmay become targets for future treatment of PDR and resolution of anti-VEGF resistance.

Label-free quantitative proteomics reveals fibrinopeptide B and heparin cofactorⅡas potential serum biomarkers in respiratory syncytial virus-infected mice treated with Qingfei oral liquid formula

Respiratory syncytial virus(RSV) is a leading cause of acute lower respiratory tract infections. Qingfei oral liquid(QFOL), a traditional Chinese medicine, is widely used in clinical treatment for RSV-induced pneumonia. The present study was designed to reveal the potential targets and mechanism of action for QFOL by exploring its influence on the host cellular network following RSV infection. We investigated the serum proteomic changes and potential biomarkers in an RSV-infected mouse pneumonia model treated with QFOL. Eighteen BALB/c mice were randomly divided into three groups: RSV pneumonia model group(M), QFOL-treated group(Q) and the control group(C). Serum proteomes were analyzed and compared using a label-free quantitative LC-MS/MS approach. A total of 172 protein groups, 1009 proteins, and 1073 unique peptides were successfully identified. 51 differentially expressed proteins(DEPs) were identified(15 DEPs when M/C and 43 DEPs when Q/M; 7 DEPs in common). Classification and interaction network showed that these proteins participated in various biological processes including immune response, blood coagulation, complement activation, and so forth. Particularly, fibrinopeptide B(FpB) and heparin cofactor Ⅱ(HCII) were evaluated as important nodes in the interaction network, which was closely involved in coagulation and inflammation. Further, the Fp B level was increased in Group M but decreased in Group Q, while the HCII level exhibited the opposite trend. These findings not only indicated FpB and HCII as potential biomarkers and targets of QFOL in the treatment of RSV pneumonia, but also suggested a regulatory role of QFOL in the RSV-induced disturbance of coagulation and inflammation-coagulation interactions.

Serum proteins differentially expressed in gestational diabetes mellitus assessed using isobaric tag for relative and absolute quantitation proteomics

BACKGROUND As a well-known fact to the public,gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM)could bring serious risks for both pregnant women and infants.During this important investigation into the linkage between GDM patients and their altered expression in the serum,proteomics techniques were deployed to detect the differentially expressed proteins(DEPs)of in the serum of GDM patients to further explore its pathogenesis,and find out possible biomarkers to forecast GDM occurrence.METHODS Subjects were divided into GDM and normal control groups according to the IADPSG diagnostic criteria.Serum samples were randomly selected from four cases in each group at 24-28 wk of gestation,and the blood samples were identified by applying iTRAQ technology combined with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry.Key proteins and signaling pathways associated with GDM were identified by bioinformatics analysis,and the expression of key proteins in serum from 12 wk to 16 wk of gestation was further verified using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).RESULTS Forty-seven proteins were significantly differentially expressed by analyzing the serum samples between the GDMgravidas as well as the healthy ones. Among them, 31 proteins were found to be upregulated notably and the rest16 proteins were downregulated remarkably. Bioinformatic data report revealed abnormal expression of proteinsassociated with lipid metabolism, coagulation cascade activation, complement system and inflammatory responsein the GDM group. ELISA results showed that the contents of RBP4, as well as ANGPTL8, increased in the serumof GDM gravidas compared with the healthy ones, and this change was found to initiate from 12 wk to 16 wk ofgestation.CONCLUSION GDM symptoms may involve abnormalities in lipid metabolism, coagulation cascade activation, complementsystem and inflammatory response. RBP4 and ANGPTL8 are expected to be early predictors of GDM.

Label-Free Quantitative Proteomics Analysis of the Sorafenib Resistance in HepG2 Cells

Drug resistance of sorafenib seriously affects the treatment effect of late-stage hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)patients.However,the precise mechanism of resistance to sorafenib remains unclear.Therefore,to obtain a deep understand of sorafenib resistance mechanisms and find potential therapeutic targets are very important for improving the clinical prognosis of HCC patients.In this study,a label-free quantitative proteomics method was performed to investigate the proteins differentially expressed between HepG2 and the sorafenib-acquired resistance HepG2(HepG2-R)cells.In total,84 differential expressed proteins were identified between the two cell lines.Bioinformatics analysis results demonstrated the dysregulated metabolic processes have a significant impact on the drug resistance of HepG2-R cells.Among them,the expression of Microsomal glutathione S-transferase 1(MGST1)in two cell lines was further confirmed by western blot method.Moreover,colony formation assay and trypan blue dye assay results revealed that MGST1 is closely connected with the sorafenib resistance of HepG2-R cells,and the knockdown of MGST1 increased the sensitivity of sorafenib resistance HepG2-R cells to sorafenib treatment.In conclusion,these results lay a foundation for deciphering the mechanism for HCC sorafenib resistance and present a possibility of MGST1 serving as a therapeutic target for the treatment of sorafenib resistance HCC.

4D label-free proteomic analysis of vitreous from patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment

AIM:To identify metabolites,proteins,and related pathways involved in the etiology of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment(RRD)for use as biomarkers in diagnosing and treating RRD.METHODS:Vitreous specimens were collected and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry analysis was per formed using the four-dimensional label-free technique.Statistically significant differentially expressed proteins,gene ontology(GO)terms,Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)pathway representations,and protein interactions were analyzed.RESULTS:Nine specimens were subjected to proteomic analysis.In total,161 proteins were identified as differentially expressed proteins(DEPs),including 53 upregulated proteins and 108 downregulated proteins.GO functional analysis revealed that some DEPs were enriched in neuron-related terms and membrane protein terms.Moreover,KEGG analysis indicated that the cell adhesion molecule metabolic pathway was associated with the greatest number of DEPs.Finally,the evaluation of protein-protein interaction network revealed that DEPs were clustered in neuronal adhesion,apoptosis,inflammation and immune responses,correct protein folding,and glycolysis.CONCLUSION:Proteomic profiling is useful for the exploration of molecular mechanisms that underlie RRD.This study reveals increased expression levels of proteins related to heat shock protein content,glycolysis,and inflammatory responses in RRD.Knowledge regarding biomarkers of RRD pathogenesis may help to prevent the occurrence of RRD in the future.

Gehua Jiejiu Dizhi decoction(葛花解酒涤脂汤)ameliorates alcoholic fatty liver in mice by regulating lipid and bile acid metabolism and with exertion of antioxidant stress based on 4DLabel-free quantitative proteomic study

OBJECTIVE:To analyze the effect and molecular mechanism of Gehua Jiejiu Dizhi decoction(葛花解酒涤脂汤,GJDD)on alcoholic fatty live disease(AFLD)by using proteomic methods.METHODS:The male C57BL/6J mouse were randomly divided into four groups:control group,model group,GJDD group and resveratrol group.After the AFLD model was successfully prepared by intragastric administration of alcohol once on the basis of the Lieber-DeCarli classical method,the GJDD group and resveratrol group were intragastrically administered with GJDD(4900 mg/kg)and resveratrol(400 mg/kg)respectively,once a day for 9 d.The fat deposition of liver tissue was observed and evaluated by oil red O(ORO)staining.4DLabel-free quantitative proteome method was used to determine and quantify the protein expression in liver tissue of each experimental group.The differentially expressed proteins were screened according to protein expression differential multiples,and then analyzed by Gene ontology classification and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment.Finally,expression validation of the differentially co-expressed proteins from control group,model group and GJDD group were verified by targeted proteomics quantification techniques.RESULTS:In semiquantitative analyses of ORO,all kinds of steatosis(ToS,MaS,and MiS)were evaluated higher in AFLD mice compared to those in GJDD or resveratroltreated mice.4DLabel-free proteomics analysis results showed that a total of 4513 proteins were identified,of which 3763 proteins were quantified and 946 differentially expressed proteins were screened.Compared with the control group,145 proteins were up-regulated and 148 proteins were down-regulated in the liver tissue of model group.In addition,compared with the model group,92 proteins were up-regulated and 135 proteins were downregulated in the liver tissue of the GJDD group.15 differentially co-expressed proteins were found between every two groups(model group vs control group,GJDD group vs model group and GJDD group vs control group),which were involved in many biological processes.Among them,11 differentially co-expressed key proteins(Aox3,H1-5,Fabp5,Ces3a,Nudt7,Serpinb1a,Fkbp11,Rpl22l1,Keg1,Acss2 and Slco1a1)were further identified by targeted proteomic quantitative technology and their expression patterns were consistent with the results of 4D label-free proteomic analysis.CONCLUSIONS:Our study provided proteomics-based evidence that GJDD alleviated AFLD by modulating liver protein expression,likely through the modulation of lipid metabolism,bile acid metabolism and with exertion of antioxidant stress.

Quantitative proteomics provides insight into the response of the marine dinoflagellate Prorocentrum donghaiense to changes in ambient phosphorus

Dinofl agellates are the major causative agents of harmful algal blooms in the global ocean and they usually form blooms under conditions of very low dissolved inorganic phosphorus(DIP).However,the mechanisms underpinning the dinofl agellate blooms remain unclear.Here,we quantitatively compared protein expression profi les of a marine dinofl agellate,Prorocentrum donghaiense,grown in inorganic P-replete,P-defi cient,and DIP-and dissolved organic phosphorus(DOP)-resupplied conditions by employing a Tandem Mass Tag(TMT)-based quantitative proteomic approach.Proteins involved in intracellular P reallocation,organic P,and non-P lipid utilization were up-regulated under the P-defi cient condition,while inorganic phosphate transporters varied insignifi cantly.In response to the P resupplementation,nitrogen metabolism,ribosome,porphyrin,and chlorophyll metabolism were up-regulated,while lysosome,and starch and sucrose metabolism were down-regulated.Notably,photosynthesis was up-regulated and secondary metabolism was down-regulated only in the DIP-resupplied cells,whereas amino acid metabolism and vitamin B6 metabolism were up-regulated in the DOP-resupplied cells,indicating diff erential response mechanisms of P.donghaiense to DIP or DOP resupplementation.Our results indicated that P.donghaiense initiated multiple strategies in response to an ambient inorganic P-defi ciency,and its efficient DOP assimilation by providing both P and carbon sources might be a key factor driving bloom formations of P.donghaiense in a low DIP environment.

Quantitative Proteomics Analysis Identifies the Potential Mechanism Underlying Yellow-Green Leave Mutant in Wheat

Enhancing photosynthesis efficiency is considered as one of the most crucial targets during wheat breeding.However,the molecular basis underlying high photosynthesis efficiency is not well understood up to now.In this study,we investigated the protein expression profile of wheat Jimai5265yg mutant,which is a yellow-green mutant with chlorophylls b deficiency but high photosynthesis efficiency.Though TMT-labeling quantitative proteomics analysis,a total of 72 differential expressed proteins(DEPs)were obtained between the mutant and wild type(WT).GO analysis found that they significantly enriched in thylakoid membrane,pigment binding,magnesium chelatase activity and response to light intensity.KEGG analysis showed that they involved in photosynthesis-antenna protein as well as porphyrin and chlorophyll metabolism.Finally,118 RNA editing events were found between mutant and WT genotype.The A to C editing in the 3-UTR of TraesCS6D02G401500 lead to its high expression in mutant through removing the inhibition of tae-miR9781,which might have vital role in regulating the yellow-green mutant.This study provided some useful clues about the molecular basis of Jimai5265yg mutant as well as chlorophylls metabolism in wheat.

Circulating proteomic biomarkers for diagnosing sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis:a cross-sectional study

Biomarke rs are required for the early detection,prognosis prediction,and monitoring of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,a progressive disease.Proteomics is an unbiased and quantitative method that can be used to detect neurochemical signatures to aid in the identification of candidate biomarke rs.In this study,we used a label-free quantitative proteomics approach to screen for substantially differentially regulated proteins in ten patients with sporadic amyotrophic lateral scle rosis compared with five healthy controls.Su bstantial upregulation of serum proteins related to multiple functional clusters was observed in patients with spo radic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.Potential biomarke rs were selected based on functionality and expression specificity.To validate the proteomics profiles,blood samples from an additional cohort comprising 100 patients with sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and 100 healthy controls were subjected to enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Eight substantially upregulated serum proteins in patients with spora dic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis were selected,of which the cathelicidin-related antimicrobial peptide demonstrated the best discriminative ability between patients with sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and healthy controls(area under the curve[AUC]=0.713,P<0.0001).To further enhance diagnostic accuracy,a multi-protein combined discriminant algorithm was developed incorporating five proteins(hemoglobin beta,cathelicidin-related antimicrobial peptide,talin-1,zyxin,and translationally-controlled tumor protein).The algo rithm achieved an AUC of 0.811 and a P-value of<0.0001,resulting in 79%sensitivity and 71%specificity for the diagnosis of sporadic amyotrophic lateral scle rosis.Subsequently,the ability of candidate biomarkers to discriminate between early-stage amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients and controls,as well as patients with different disease severities,was examined.A two-protein panel comprising talin-1 and translationally-controlled tumor protein effectively distinguished early-stage amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients from controls(AUC=0.766,P<0.0001).Moreove r,the expression of three proteins(FK506 binding protein 1A,cathelicidin-related antimicrobial peptide,and hemoglobin beta-1)was found to increase with disease progression.The proteomic signatures developed in this study may help facilitate early diagnosis and monitor the progression of sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis when used in co mbination with curre nt clinical-based parameters.

基于Label-free技术的非小细胞肺癌蛋白质差异研究

目的 基于非小细胞肺癌(non-small-cell lung cancer,NSCLC)及与其配对的非癌性邻近组织(non-cancerous adjacent tissues,NATs)的蛋白质组学分析,寻找NSCLC诊断相关蛋白标志物。方法 应用非标记定量蛋白组学(LFP)技术,以NSCLC患者配对的NATs为对照,对5例NSCLC患者进行癌组织蛋白质组学分析。以差异倍数>1.5(上调)或<0.67(下调)且P<0.05为标准筛选差异蛋白。应用String网站和R语言对差异蛋白进行基因本体论(gene ontology,GO)分析、京都基因和基因组百科全书(Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes,KEGG)分析,为进一步研究提供良好基础。结果 本研究发现差异蛋白共644个,其中339个蛋白表达上调,305个蛋白表达下调。PCA结果显示,差异蛋白可明显区分NSCLC与NATs。GO分析结果表明,差异蛋白大多以细胞外泌体的形式存在且主要富集于调节胞外分泌、胞外分泌、骨髓细胞激活参与免疫反应等的生物学过程以及钙粘着蛋白绑定、细胞外基质绑定等的分子功能。KEGG分析结果显示,差异蛋白主要富集在抗坏血酸和醛酸代谢、组氨酸代谢、蛋白质消化吸收、丙酮酸代谢等通路(P<0.05)。结论 NSCLC与NATs存在明显差异,可为发现NSCLC新型标志物提供线索。

Different protein expression patterns in rat spinal nerves during wallerian degeneration assessed using isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantitation proteomics profiling

Sensory and motor nerve fibers of peripheral nerves have different anatomies and regeneration functions after injury. To gain a clear understanding of the biological processes behind these differences, we used a labeling technique termed isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantitation to investigate the protein profiles of spinal nerve tissues from Sprague-Dawley rats. In response to Wallerian degeneration, a total of 626 proteins were screened in sensory nerves, of which 368 were upregulated and 258 were downregulated. In addition, 637 proteins were screened in motor nerves, of which 372 were upregulated and 265 were downregulated. All identified proteins were analyzed using the Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes analysis of bioinformatics, and the presence of several key proteins closely related to Wallerian degeneration were tested and verified using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction analyses. The differentially expressed proteins only identified in the sensory nerves were mainly relevant to various biological processes that included cell-cell adhesion, carbohydrate metabolic processes and cell adhesion, whereas differentially expressed proteins only identified in the motor nerves were mainly relevant to biological processes associated with the glycolytic process, cell redox homeostasis, and protein folding. In the aspect of the cellular component, the differentially expressed proteins in the sensory and motor nerves were commonly related to extracellular exosomes, the myelin sheath, and focal adhesion. According to the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes, the differentially expressed proteins identified are primarily related to various types of metabolic pathways. In conclusion, the present study screened differentially expressed proteins to reveal more about the differences and similarities between sensory and motor nerves during Wallerian degeneration. The present findings could provide a reference point for a future investigation into the differences between sensory and motor nerves in Wallerian degeneration and the characteristics of peripheral nerve regeneration. The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Chinese PLA General Hospital, China(approval No. 2016-x9-07) in September 2016.

iTRAQ quantitative analysis of plasma proteome changes of cow from pregnancy to lactation

Dairy cows undergo tremendous changes in physiological, metabolism and the immune function from pregnancy to lac- tation that are associated with cows being susceptible to metabolic and infectious diseases. The objective of this study is to investigate the changes of plasma proteome on 21 d before expected calving and 1 d after calving from dairy cows using an integrated proteomic approach consisting of minor abundance protein enrichment by ProteoMiner beads, protein labeling by isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantification, and protein identification by liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry. Nineteen proteins were changed around the time of calving. These proteins were asso- ciated with response to stress, including acute-phase response and defense response, based on the proteins annotation. In particular, three up-regulated proteins after calving including factor V, a2-antiplasmin and prothrombin were assigned into the complement and coagulation pathway. These results may provide new information in elucidating host response to lactation and parturition stress, and inflammatory-like conditions at the protein level. Differential proteins may serve as potential markers to regulate the lactation and parturition stress in periparturient dairy cows.

Proteomic Analysis of Chrysanthemum Lateral Buds after Removing Apical Dominance Based on Label-Free Technology

Studying the genetic basis and regulatory mechanism of chrysanthemum lateral bud outgrowth is of great significance for reduction the production cost of cut chrysanthemum.To clarify the molecular basis of lateral bud elongation after removal of apical dominance in chrysanthemum,label-free quantification analysis was used to analyze the proteome changes after apical bud removal.Quantitative real-time PCR(qPCR)was used to analyze the changes in the expression of three plant hormone-related genes.A total of 440 differentially expressed proteins were successfully identified at three time points during the lateral bud elongation.The number of differentially expressed proteins in the three stages(24 h/0 h,48 h/0 h,48 h/24 h)were 219,332,and 97,respectively.The difference in expressed proteins in the three comparison stages mainly involves RNA processing and modification;translation,ribosomal structure and biogenesis;Posttranslational modification,protein turnover,and chaperones.Path analysis showed that there was various physiological activities in the process of lateral bud dormancy breaking and elongation,which involved energy metabolism,biosynthesis,signal transduction and stress response in the growth process of lateral buds.qPCR indicated that the expression of cytokinin synthesis related gene was significantly increased after the removal of apical dominance,while the expression of strigolactones synthesis related gene experiences a dramatic fall to promote the development of the lateral buds.However,there was a drop before a slight increase in the expression of the auxin synthesis related gene,which was mainly due to the removal of apical dominance that led to the loss of indoleacetic acid in the main stem.However,with formation of the new apical source,indoleacetic acid can be released again.

基于Label-free组学研究南极磷虾油对脂代谢的影响

为了研究南极磷虾油对脂代谢的调节作用,利用非标记(Label-free)蛋白质定量技术,比较分析灌胃南极磷虾油对高脂模型小鼠肝脏蛋白的表达影响。结果表明,与模型组相比,灌胃磷虾油后,试验组和正常组中差异蛋白表达上调的分别有125个和109个,下调表达的分别有99个和95个。进一步分析脂代谢差异蛋白发现,在试验组和正常组中表达上调的分别是棕榈酰蛋白硫酯酶1 (PPT1)、载脂蛋白B100(APOB100)、短支链酰基辅酶A脱氢酶(ACADSB)、3-羟基酰基-CoA脱水酶3(HACD3)和磺基转移酶1A1(SULT1A1);表达下调的分别为酰基辅酶A合成酶中链家族成员3(ACSM3)和酰基辅酶A合成酶家族成员2(线粒体)(ACSF2)。结合脂代谢通路分析和蛋白质相互作用网络图进一步推测,ACADSB、ACSM3和ACSF2等蛋白质在南极磷虾油调节脂代谢中起着重要的调控作用。本研究结果为深入解析南极磷虾油的作用机理和调节脂代谢的分子机制提供了依据。

Quantitative proteomics reveals key pathways in the symbiotic interface and the likely extracellular property of soybean symbiosome

An effective symbiosis between legumes and rhizobia relies largely on diverse proteins at the plantrhizobium interface for material transportation and signal transduction during symbiotic nitrogen fixation.Here,we report a comprehensive proteome atlas of the soybean symbiosome membrane(SM),peribacteroid space(PBS),and root microsomal fraction(RMF)using state-of-the-art label-free quantitative proteomic technology.In total,1759 soybean proteins with diverse functions are detected in the SM,and 1476 soybean proteins and 369 rhizobial proteins are detected in the PBS.The diversity of SM proteins detected suggests multiple origins of the SM.Quantitative comparative analysis highlights amino acid metabolism and nutrient uptake in the SM,indicative of the key pathways in nitrogen assimilation.The detection of soybean secretory proteins in the PBS and receptor-like kinases in the SM provides evidence for the likely extracellular property of the symbiosome and the potential signaling communication between both symbionts at the symbiotic interface.Our proteomic data provide clues for how some of the sophisticated regulation between soybean and rhizobium at the symbiotic interface is achieved,and suggest approaches for symbiosis engineering.

基于Label-free技术探讨肌少-骨质疏松症与骨质疏松症患者骨组织差异蛋白的研究与分析

目的对“骨质疏松症(OP)”与“肌少-骨质疏松症(SO)”研究对象的骨组织样品进行蛋白定量检测、蛋白差异分析及差异蛋白功能富集分析,旨在筛选与鉴定出调控SO发生发展的差异蛋白。方法共收集6例SO与OP患者骨组织样品,采用Label-free定量蛋白质组技术进行鉴定与筛选;在基因本体论(GO)生物学资源库、蛋白互作网络(PPI)系统及京都基因与基因组百科全书(KEGG)对具有显著差异的蛋白开展生物信息研究。结果在SO组与OP组中共筛选出1395个差异蛋白,经差异显著性筛选其中上调表达有21个,表达下调有9个,上下调蛋白有统计学意义;两组间差异显著的蛋白分别是过氧化物酶-1、转化生长因子-β1、线粒体转录因子A和细胞色素C氧化酶等;差异蛋白主要涉及细胞氧化还原稳态、氧化磷酸化和代谢过程。结论过氧化物酶-1、转化生长因子-β1、线粒体转录因子A和细胞色素C氧化酶等差异蛋白可能参与了SO发生发展过程。

利用Label-free技术筛选MC3T3-E1细胞中miR-381-3p介导的靶蛋白和差异蛋白生物学功能分析

目的比较小鼠前成骨细胞(MC3T3-E1)实验组(MC3-E1-in)与对照组(MC3-E1-NC-in)的蛋白质组学差异水平,以初步探究miR-381-3p所介导的靶蛋白和相关信号通路以及差异蛋白生物学功能分析。方法通过细胞慢病毒转染构建实验模型,分为实验组与对照组;实时荧光定量PCR验证miR-381-3p在细胞中的转染效率;收集细胞样品并采用非标记定量蛋白质组学技术进行鉴定、筛选与分析;进行组间比较得到差异蛋白(differentially expressed proteins,DEPs)表达结果,绘制火山图与表达聚类分析图以及功能富集分析差异蛋白质谱,重点分析基因本体论(geneontology,GO)富集结果、KEGG富集结果以及string-db软件预测可能的蛋白质-蛋白质相互作用结果,并对差异显著的蛋白质进行生物信息学整合分析。结果共鉴定到4764种差异表达蛋白,其中527种差异显著并具有统计学意义,表达上调的有357种,有170种则是表达下调;GO富集结果分析显示差异蛋白主要参与生物过程的跨膜转运、蛋白水解、细胞内蛋白质转运,还参与了细胞骨架、内质网、线粒体的分子功能过程以及参与钙离子结合、蛋白激酶活性、RNA结合等细胞组分过程。结论己糖激酶2、驱动蛋白样蛋白22、cAMP调节的磷酸化蛋白19和脂滴包被蛋白2等差异蛋白可能参miR-381-3p调控肌肉-骨骼系统代谢疾病的发生发展过程。

Proteomic Analysis of the Small Intestine Reveals Adaptive Strategies for Energy Restriction of Phrynocephalus vlangalii at High Altitude

The environmental characteristics of hypothermia and hypoxia exert great selective pressure on the energy metabolism of high-altitude animals,especially the ectotherms.Current research on energy-limited adaptation of high-altitude ectotherms has focused on energy expenditures.However,the mechanisms of increasing energy intake in high-altitude ectotherms have been studied rarely.In order to investigate the adaptation mechanism of the small intestine,the key part of energy acquisition for animals,to energy limitation at high altitude in ectotherms,the gut proteins of Phrynocephalus vlangalii from high-and low-altitude populations were compared using label free proteomics.GO enrichment and KEGG pathway analysis showed that proteins associated with energy intake,such as those involved in oxidation-reduction processes,glutathione metabolism,oxidoreductase activity,cofactor binding,catalytic activity and metabolic pathways,were significantly up-regulated in high-altitude populations;while proteins associated with energy expenditure,such as immune responses and processes,membrane attack complexes,natural killer pathway and other immune-related processes,were significantly down-regulated in expression.

Proteomics analysis on hypolipidemic mechanisms of total phenylpropanoid glycosides from Ligustrum robustum(Roxb.) Blume in hamsters fed a high fat diet

OBJECTIVE To explore the hypolipidemic mechanisms of the total phenylpropanoid glycosides fromLigustrum robustum(Roxb.) Blume(LRTPG) in hamsters using proteomics technique.METHODS The hamsters were fed with a high fat diet to induce hyperlipidemia.Then LRTPG of high(1.2 g·kg^(-1)),medium(0.6 g·kg^(-1)) and low(0.3 g·kg^(-1)) doses were administrated daily for 4 weeks.Then the concentrations of plasma and hepatic lipids were determined using enzymic methods.The total protein was extracted from livers of the model group and the group treated with the high dose of LRTPG for label-free quantitative proteomics.RESULTS LRTPG significantly reduced the concentrations of plasma and hepatic lipids in hamsters fed a high fat diet.The proteomics data showed that a total of 2231 proteins were identified,and 549 proteins were found to be differentially expressed between the model group and the group treated with LRTPG.Among the 549 proteins,93 proteins were up-regulated and 59 proteins were down-regulated,and 397 proteins were absent or not.And some of these proteins were much related to the lipid metabolism.Further,gene ontology(GO) analysis indicated metabolic process,transport,oxidation-reduction process,phosphorylation,signal transduction,lipid metabolic process were the main biological processes that those differentially expressed proteins participated.KEGG pathway analysis showed that those proteins were involved in several metabolic pathways including oxidative phosphorylation,non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD),PI3K-Akt signaling pathway,cAMP signaling pathway,cGMP-PKG signaling pathway.CONCLUSION The proteomics study could provide valuable clues to help us to understand the hypolipidemic mechanisms of LRTPG much better.

结直肠癌蛋白质组学分析及其应用

目的基于LC-MS/MS非标记定量蛋白质组学分析结直肠癌(colorectal cancer,CRC)差异蛋白并筛选与CRC发生相关的关键通路。方法采用LC-MS/MS对3例CRC患者肿瘤组织和癌旁正常组织的蛋白质组进行定量分析,筛选差异蛋白。通过生物信息学分析筛选与CRC发生发展密切相关的候选蛋白并验证。通过TCGA分析筛选CRC潜在标志物。结果蛋白质组学分析共鉴定了4257个蛋白,差异蛋白544个,显著上调蛋白446个,显著下调蛋白98个。基于GO富集分析及KEGG通路分析,发现与RNA和DNA功能相关的蛋白通过调控基因表达和细胞增殖参与了CRC的发生发展。基于此筛选RNA功能相关差异蛋白为候选蛋白:PRPF19、HNRNPM、UTP18、RCL1、RPL3、EIF5、NCBP2、NOP58、RANBP2,随后在另外5例CRC患者肿瘤组织和癌旁组织上进行了表达验证。成功验证出NCBP2、PRPF19、HNRNPM在CRC中表达显著增加,且NCBP2表达水平与患者总体生存率呈负相关。结论本研究筛选了在CRC发生发展过程中具有潜在重要作用的3个差异蛋白,有望作为CRC诊断和治疗的靶标。