Lilies are widely cultivated for cut flowers,but their large anthers carry a considerable amount of colored pollen that is dispersed easily.Studying the molecular mechanism of anther development and dehiscence could h...Lilies are widely cultivated for cut flowers,but their large anthers carry a considerable amount of colored pollen that is dispersed easily.Studying the molecular mechanism of anther development and dehiscence could help solve this problem.LoMYB21,encoding a putative R2R3v-myb avian myeloblastosis viral oncogene homolog(MYB)transcription factor,was identified from oriental lilies(Lilium‘Siberia’).Real-time quantitative PCR analysis showed that LoMYB21 was mainly expressed in the anther,filament and stigma and had high expression during the late stages of lily anther development.LoMYB21 had transactivation activity and was located in the nucleus through yeast one-hybrid assays and transient expression in Nicotiana benthamiana.Suppression of LoMYB21 by virus-induced gene silencing(VIGS)in Lilium‘Siberia’led to anther indehiscence and reduced the expression of genes related to Jasmonate acid(JA)biosynthesis and signal transduction.Induction of LoMYB21 in DEX::LoMYB21 transgenic Arabidopsis caused procumbent inflorescences that became infertile,accompanied by higher expression of JA biosynthetic and signaling genes.These results demonstrated that JA content and signaling were abnormal in silenced lily and transgenic LoMYB21 Arabidopsis,which affected anther development.Our study indicated that LoMYB21 could regulate lily anther dehiscence through JA biosynthesis and signaling during the late stages of anther development.展开更多
The cardiovascular diseases(CVD)continue to be the major threat to global public health over the years,while one of the effective methods to treat CVD is stent intervention.Biomedical magnesium(Mg)alloys have great po...The cardiovascular diseases(CVD)continue to be the major threat to global public health over the years,while one of the effective methods to treat CVD is stent intervention.Biomedical magnesium(Mg)alloys have great potential applications in cardiovascular stents benefit from their excellent biodegradability and absorbability.However,excessive degradation rate and the delayed surface endothelialization still limit their further application.In this study,we modified a Mg-Zn-Y-Nd alloy(ZE21B)by preparing MgF_(2) as the corrosion resistance layer,the dopamine polymer film(PDA)as the bonding layer,and hyaluronic acid(HA)loaded astaxanthin(ASTA)as an important layer to directing the cardiovascular cells fate.The electrochemical test results showed that the MgF_(2)/PDA/HA-ASTA coating improved the corrosion resistance of ZE21B.The cytocompatibility experiments also demonstrated that this novel composite coating also selectively promoted endothelial cells proliferation,inhibited hyperproliferation of smooth muscle cells and adhesion of macrophages.Compared with the HAloaded rapamycin(RAPA)coating,our MgF_(2)/PDA/HA-ASTA coating showed better blood compatibility and cytocompatibility,indicating stronger multi-functions for the ZE21B alloy on cardiovascular application.展开更多
目的研究miRNA-21-5p对光诱导的人视网膜色素上皮细胞氧化应激损伤的影响。方法将体外培养的人视网膜色素上皮细胞系ARPE-19细胞随机分为对照组(TransIntro EL Transfection Reagent转染液培养)、损伤组(TransIntro EL Transfection Rea...目的研究miRNA-21-5p对光诱导的人视网膜色素上皮细胞氧化应激损伤的影响。方法将体外培养的人视网膜色素上皮细胞系ARPE-19细胞随机分为对照组(TransIntro EL Transfection Reagent转染液培养)、损伤组(TransIntro EL Transfection Reagent转染液+光损伤)、过表达组(TransIntro EL Transfection Reagent转染液+miRNA-21-5p mimics+光损伤)、阴性组(TransIntro EL Transfection Reagent转染液+miRNA-21-5p mimics NC+光损伤)、PI3K/Akt阻断剂组(TransIntro EL Transfection Reagent转染液+miRNA-21-5p mimics+LY294002+光损伤)。使用光照强度为(16500±200)lx的LED冷光灯建立ARPE-19细胞光损伤模型,利用TransIntro EL Transfection Reagent转染液行细胞转染。采用qRT-PCR法检测各组ARPE-19细胞miRNA-21-5p表达水平,采用CCK-8法检测各组ARPE-19细胞活力,流式细胞仪检测各组ARPE-19细胞活性氧(ROS)含量变化,ELISA法检测各组ARPE-19细胞超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)活性和丙二醛(MDA)含量。结果与对照组相比,损伤组ARPE-19细胞miRNA-21-5p表达明显下降,细胞存活率明显下降,ROS含量显著升高,SOD活性明显降低,MDA含量明显增加(均为P<0.001);与损伤组相比,过表达组ARPE-19细胞miRNA-21-5p表达明显升高,细胞存活率明显上升,ROS含量明显降低,SOD活性升高,MDA含量减少(均为P<0.001),而阴性组ARPE-19细胞miRNA-21-5p表达、细胞存活率、ROS含量、SOD活性、MDA含量均无明显差异(均为P>0.05);与过表达组相比,PI3K/Akt阻断剂组ARPE-19细胞miRNA-21-5p表达明显降低,细胞存活率明显下降,ROS含量明显升高,SOD活性明显降低,MDA含量明显增加(均为P<0.01)。结论miRNA-21-5p能显著降低光诱导的ARPE-19细胞氧化应激水平,提高光诱导的ARPE-19细胞抗氧化能力。展开更多
The study of pickling of the EL21T6 substrate in a nitric acid bath firstly provided knowledge of the influence of the different experimental parameters(concentration of acid,temperature and stirring of the solution)i...The study of pickling of the EL21T6 substrate in a nitric acid bath firstly provided knowledge of the influence of the different experimental parameters(concentration of acid,temperature and stirring of the solution)in relation to the etching rate.This experimental part led to the choice of standard pickling(T_(bath)=25℃,moderate stirring(250 rpm),[HNO_(3)]=1.20 mol/L,duration of 2 min)so as to obtain constant removal of material,even after several uses of the pickling bath.SEM observations also confirmed that in these operating conditions,pickling concerns both the grains of the matrix and the precipitates of type Mg3(Nd,Gd),leading to uniform removal of material from the surface.Working from a number of assumptions,thermodynamic and chemical kinetic studies then allowed a pickling mechanism to be proposed and led to obtaining values for the corresponding kinetic parameters(order of reaction,constant of mean rate,activation energy)to be obtained.展开更多
AIM: To detect the effect of acid fibroblast growth factor (aFGF) on P53 and P21WAF-1 expression in rat intestine after ischemia-reperfusion (I-R) injury in order to explore the protective mechanisms of aFGF. MET...AIM: To detect the effect of acid fibroblast growth factor (aFGF) on P53 and P21WAF-1 expression in rat intestine after ischemia-reperfusion (I-R) injury in order to explore the protective mechanisms of aFGF. METHODS: Hale rats were randomly divided into four groups, namely intestinal ischemia-reperfusion group (R), aFGF treatment group (A), intestinal ischemia group (I), and sham-operated control group (C). In group I, the animals were killed after 45 min of superior mesenteric artery (SHA) occlusion. In groups R and A, the rats sustained for 45 min of SHA occlusion and were treated with normal saline (0.15 mL) and aFGF (20 μg/kg, 0.15 mL), then sustained at various times for up to 48 h after reperfusion. In group C, SHA was separated, but without occlusion. Apoptosis in intestinal villi was determined with terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP-biotin nick-end labeling technique (TUNEL). Intestinal tissue samples were taken not only for RT- PCR to detect P53 and P21WAF-1 gene expression, but also for immunohistochemical analysis to detect P53 and P21WAF-1 protein expression and distribution. RESULTS: In histopathological study, ameliorated intestinal structures were observed at 2, 6, and 12 h after reperfusion in A group compared to R group. The apoptotic rates were (41.17±3.49)%, (42.83±5.23)%, and (53.33±6.92)% at 2, 6, and 12 h after reperfusion, respectively in A group, which were apparently lower than those in R group at their matched time points (50.67±6.95)%, (54.17±7.86)%, and (64.33±6.47)%, respectively, (P〈0.05)). The protein contents of P53 and P21WAF-1 were both significantly decreased in A group compared to R group (P〈0.05) at 2-12 h after reperfusion, while the mRNA levels of P53 and P21VVAF-1 in A group were obviously lower than those in R group at 6-12 h after reperfusion (P〈0.05). CONCLUSION: P53 and P21WAF-1 protein accumulations are associated with intestinal barrier injury induced by I-R insult, while intravenous aFGF can alleviate apoptosis of rat intestinal cells by inhibiting P53 and P21WAF-1 protein expression.展开更多
Magnesium-based biodegradable metals as cardiovascular stents have shown a lot of excellent performance, which have been used to treat coronary artery diseases. However, the excessive degradation rate, imperfect bioco...Magnesium-based biodegradable metals as cardiovascular stents have shown a lot of excellent performance, which have been used to treat coronary artery diseases. However, the excessive degradation rate, imperfect biocompatibility and delayed re-endothelialization still lead to a considerable challenge for its application. In this work, to overcome these shortcomings, a compound of catalyzing nitric oxide(NO) generation containing copper ions(Cu^(2+)) and hyaluronic acid(HA), an important component of the extracellular matrix, were covalently immobilized on a hydrofluoric acid(HF)-pretreated ZE21B alloy via amination layer for improving its corrosion resistance and endothelialization. Specifically,the Cu^(2+) chelated firmly with a cyclen 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-N’, N’’, N’’’, N-tetraacetic acid(DOTA) could form a stability of hybrid coating, avoiding the explosion of Cu^(2+). The chelated Cu^(2+) enabled the catalytic generation of NO and promoted the adhesion and proliferation of endothelial cells(ECs) in vascular micro-environment. In this case, the synergistic effect of NO-generation and endothelial glycocalyx molecules of HA lead to efficient ECs promotion and smooth muscle cells(SMCs) inhibition. Meanwhile, the blood compatibility also had achieved a marked improvement. Moreover, the standard electrochemical measurements indicated that the functionalized ZE21B alloy had better anti-corrosion ability. In a conclusion, the dual-functional coating displays a great potential in the field of biodegradable magnesium-based implantable cardiovascular stents.展开更多
The bicyclic cryptand 1,4,7, 10,13,16,21, 24-octaaza-bigcyclo [8, 8,8] hexacosan-3, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25-hex-one (COBH) bearing diaminoethane groups along the eight-atom bridges was synthesized. The structure consists of...The bicyclic cryptand 1,4,7, 10,13,16,21, 24-octaaza-bigcyclo [8, 8,8] hexacosan-3, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25-hex-one (COBH) bearing diaminoethane groups along the eight-atom bridges was synthesized. The structure consists of discrete neutral macrobicyclic units; the two cycles share the two tertiary amine nitrogen atoms, which exhibit an endo-cndo conformation. Three identical branches formed by 1, 2-diaminoethane link the two tertiary amine groups. The protonation reactions of cryptand (COBH) and its complex formation with copper (II) were investigated by potentiometry in water and in a DMSO/water (80:20 in mass ratio) mixture as solvents. The cryptand acts as a his-base through its two N-bridgehead and exhibits a strong cooperativity that favors the first protonation and makes the second one difficult (△pK= 5.0). An inward rotation of the amide groups to form hydrogen bonds accounts for this cooperativity. The interaction of COBH with copper (II) leads to several binuclear complex proton contents.展开更多
基金funded by National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2020YFD1000402,2018YFD1000400)Chinese Universities Scientific Fund(Grant Nos.2021TC102,2018QC096).
文摘Lilies are widely cultivated for cut flowers,but their large anthers carry a considerable amount of colored pollen that is dispersed easily.Studying the molecular mechanism of anther development and dehiscence could help solve this problem.LoMYB21,encoding a putative R2R3v-myb avian myeloblastosis viral oncogene homolog(MYB)transcription factor,was identified from oriental lilies(Lilium‘Siberia’).Real-time quantitative PCR analysis showed that LoMYB21 was mainly expressed in the anther,filament and stigma and had high expression during the late stages of lily anther development.LoMYB21 had transactivation activity and was located in the nucleus through yeast one-hybrid assays and transient expression in Nicotiana benthamiana.Suppression of LoMYB21 by virus-induced gene silencing(VIGS)in Lilium‘Siberia’led to anther indehiscence and reduced the expression of genes related to Jasmonate acid(JA)biosynthesis and signal transduction.Induction of LoMYB21 in DEX::LoMYB21 transgenic Arabidopsis caused procumbent inflorescences that became infertile,accompanied by higher expression of JA biosynthetic and signaling genes.These results demonstrated that JA content and signaling were abnormal in silenced lily and transgenic LoMYB21 Arabidopsis,which affected anther development.Our study indicated that LoMYB21 could regulate lily anther dehiscence through JA biosynthesis and signaling during the late stages of anther development.
基金For financial support,the authors gratefully acknowledge the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U2004164)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2018YFC1106703)the Key Projects of the Joint Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U1804251).
文摘The cardiovascular diseases(CVD)continue to be the major threat to global public health over the years,while one of the effective methods to treat CVD is stent intervention.Biomedical magnesium(Mg)alloys have great potential applications in cardiovascular stents benefit from their excellent biodegradability and absorbability.However,excessive degradation rate and the delayed surface endothelialization still limit their further application.In this study,we modified a Mg-Zn-Y-Nd alloy(ZE21B)by preparing MgF_(2) as the corrosion resistance layer,the dopamine polymer film(PDA)as the bonding layer,and hyaluronic acid(HA)loaded astaxanthin(ASTA)as an important layer to directing the cardiovascular cells fate.The electrochemical test results showed that the MgF_(2)/PDA/HA-ASTA coating improved the corrosion resistance of ZE21B.The cytocompatibility experiments also demonstrated that this novel composite coating also selectively promoted endothelial cells proliferation,inhibited hyperproliferation of smooth muscle cells and adhesion of macrophages.Compared with the HAloaded rapamycin(RAPA)coating,our MgF_(2)/PDA/HA-ASTA coating showed better blood compatibility and cytocompatibility,indicating stronger multi-functions for the ZE21B alloy on cardiovascular application.
文摘目的研究miRNA-21-5p对光诱导的人视网膜色素上皮细胞氧化应激损伤的影响。方法将体外培养的人视网膜色素上皮细胞系ARPE-19细胞随机分为对照组(TransIntro EL Transfection Reagent转染液培养)、损伤组(TransIntro EL Transfection Reagent转染液+光损伤)、过表达组(TransIntro EL Transfection Reagent转染液+miRNA-21-5p mimics+光损伤)、阴性组(TransIntro EL Transfection Reagent转染液+miRNA-21-5p mimics NC+光损伤)、PI3K/Akt阻断剂组(TransIntro EL Transfection Reagent转染液+miRNA-21-5p mimics+LY294002+光损伤)。使用光照强度为(16500±200)lx的LED冷光灯建立ARPE-19细胞光损伤模型,利用TransIntro EL Transfection Reagent转染液行细胞转染。采用qRT-PCR法检测各组ARPE-19细胞miRNA-21-5p表达水平,采用CCK-8法检测各组ARPE-19细胞活力,流式细胞仪检测各组ARPE-19细胞活性氧(ROS)含量变化,ELISA法检测各组ARPE-19细胞超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)活性和丙二醛(MDA)含量。结果与对照组相比,损伤组ARPE-19细胞miRNA-21-5p表达明显下降,细胞存活率明显下降,ROS含量显著升高,SOD活性明显降低,MDA含量明显增加(均为P<0.001);与损伤组相比,过表达组ARPE-19细胞miRNA-21-5p表达明显升高,细胞存活率明显上升,ROS含量明显降低,SOD活性升高,MDA含量减少(均为P<0.001),而阴性组ARPE-19细胞miRNA-21-5p表达、细胞存活率、ROS含量、SOD活性、MDA含量均无明显差异(均为P>0.05);与过表达组相比,PI3K/Akt阻断剂组ARPE-19细胞miRNA-21-5p表达明显降低,细胞存活率明显下降,ROS含量明显升高,SOD活性明显降低,MDA含量明显增加(均为P<0.01)。结论miRNA-21-5p能显著降低光诱导的ARPE-19细胞氧化应激水平,提高光诱导的ARPE-19细胞抗氧化能力。
文摘The study of pickling of the EL21T6 substrate in a nitric acid bath firstly provided knowledge of the influence of the different experimental parameters(concentration of acid,temperature and stirring of the solution)in relation to the etching rate.This experimental part led to the choice of standard pickling(T_(bath)=25℃,moderate stirring(250 rpm),[HNO_(3)]=1.20 mol/L,duration of 2 min)so as to obtain constant removal of material,even after several uses of the pickling bath.SEM observations also confirmed that in these operating conditions,pickling concerns both the grains of the matrix and the precipitates of type Mg3(Nd,Gd),leading to uniform removal of material from the surface.Working from a number of assumptions,thermodynamic and chemical kinetic studies then allowed a pickling mechanism to be proposed and led to obtaining values for the corresponding kinetic parameters(order of reaction,constant of mean rate,activation energy)to be obtained.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No. 30400172, 30230370the National Basic Science and Development programme (973 programme, 2005 CB 522603)
文摘AIM: To detect the effect of acid fibroblast growth factor (aFGF) on P53 and P21WAF-1 expression in rat intestine after ischemia-reperfusion (I-R) injury in order to explore the protective mechanisms of aFGF. METHODS: Hale rats were randomly divided into four groups, namely intestinal ischemia-reperfusion group (R), aFGF treatment group (A), intestinal ischemia group (I), and sham-operated control group (C). In group I, the animals were killed after 45 min of superior mesenteric artery (SHA) occlusion. In groups R and A, the rats sustained for 45 min of SHA occlusion and were treated with normal saline (0.15 mL) and aFGF (20 μg/kg, 0.15 mL), then sustained at various times for up to 48 h after reperfusion. In group C, SHA was separated, but without occlusion. Apoptosis in intestinal villi was determined with terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP-biotin nick-end labeling technique (TUNEL). Intestinal tissue samples were taken not only for RT- PCR to detect P53 and P21WAF-1 gene expression, but also for immunohistochemical analysis to detect P53 and P21WAF-1 protein expression and distribution. RESULTS: In histopathological study, ameliorated intestinal structures were observed at 2, 6, and 12 h after reperfusion in A group compared to R group. The apoptotic rates were (41.17±3.49)%, (42.83±5.23)%, and (53.33±6.92)% at 2, 6, and 12 h after reperfusion, respectively in A group, which were apparently lower than those in R group at their matched time points (50.67±6.95)%, (54.17±7.86)%, and (64.33±6.47)%, respectively, (P〈0.05)). The protein contents of P53 and P21WAF-1 were both significantly decreased in A group compared to R group (P〈0.05) at 2-12 h after reperfusion, while the mRNA levels of P53 and P21VVAF-1 in A group were obviously lower than those in R group at 6-12 h after reperfusion (P〈0.05). CONCLUSION: P53 and P21WAF-1 protein accumulations are associated with intestinal barrier injury induced by I-R insult, while intravenous aFGF can alleviate apoptosis of rat intestinal cells by inhibiting P53 and P21WAF-1 protein expression.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (grant number 2021YFC2400700)National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.51871004 and U1804251)。
文摘Magnesium-based biodegradable metals as cardiovascular stents have shown a lot of excellent performance, which have been used to treat coronary artery diseases. However, the excessive degradation rate, imperfect biocompatibility and delayed re-endothelialization still lead to a considerable challenge for its application. In this work, to overcome these shortcomings, a compound of catalyzing nitric oxide(NO) generation containing copper ions(Cu^(2+)) and hyaluronic acid(HA), an important component of the extracellular matrix, were covalently immobilized on a hydrofluoric acid(HF)-pretreated ZE21B alloy via amination layer for improving its corrosion resistance and endothelialization. Specifically,the Cu^(2+) chelated firmly with a cyclen 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-N’, N’’, N’’’, N-tetraacetic acid(DOTA) could form a stability of hybrid coating, avoiding the explosion of Cu^(2+). The chelated Cu^(2+) enabled the catalytic generation of NO and promoted the adhesion and proliferation of endothelial cells(ECs) in vascular micro-environment. In this case, the synergistic effect of NO-generation and endothelial glycocalyx molecules of HA lead to efficient ECs promotion and smooth muscle cells(SMCs) inhibition. Meanwhile, the blood compatibility also had achieved a marked improvement. Moreover, the standard electrochemical measurements indicated that the functionalized ZE21B alloy had better anti-corrosion ability. In a conclusion, the dual-functional coating displays a great potential in the field of biodegradable magnesium-based implantable cardiovascular stents.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.29875018) and the Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province (ZS991-A25-
文摘The bicyclic cryptand 1,4,7, 10,13,16,21, 24-octaaza-bigcyclo [8, 8,8] hexacosan-3, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25-hex-one (COBH) bearing diaminoethane groups along the eight-atom bridges was synthesized. The structure consists of discrete neutral macrobicyclic units; the two cycles share the two tertiary amine nitrogen atoms, which exhibit an endo-cndo conformation. Three identical branches formed by 1, 2-diaminoethane link the two tertiary amine groups. The protonation reactions of cryptand (COBH) and its complex formation with copper (II) were investigated by potentiometry in water and in a DMSO/water (80:20 in mass ratio) mixture as solvents. The cryptand acts as a his-base through its two N-bridgehead and exhibits a strong cooperativity that favors the first protonation and makes the second one difficult (△pK= 5.0). An inward rotation of the amide groups to form hydrogen bonds accounts for this cooperativity. The interaction of COBH with copper (II) leads to several binuclear complex proton contents.