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.

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.

OsFK1 encodes C-14 sterol reductase,which is involved in sterol biosynthesis and affects premature aging of leaves in rice

The enzyme C-14 sterol reductase is involved in biosynthesis of brassinosteroids(BR)and sterols,as well as plant development.OsFK1,a member of the sterol biosynthesis pathway located in the endoplasmic reticulum(ER),encodes C-14 sterol reductase.However,there is little research on the function of C-14 sterol reductase in rice.Compared with the wild type,an osfk1 mutant showed dwarf phenotype and premature aging in the second leaf during the trefoil stage,and abnormal development of leaf veins during the tillering stage.The osfk1 mutant showed signs of aberrant PCD,as evidenced by TUNEL staining.This suggested that high ROS buildup caused DNA damage and ROS-mediated cell death in the mutant.The osfk1 mutant also showed decreased chlorophyll content and aberrant chloroplast structure.Sequencing of the osfk1 mutant allele revealed a non-synonymous G to A mutation in the final intron,leading to early termination.Here,we identified the OsFK1 allele,cloned it by Mutmap sequencing,and verified it by complementation.HPLC-MS/MS assays demonstrated that the osfk1 mutation caused lower phytosterol levels.These findings showed that the OsFK1 allele encoding C-14 sterol reductase is involved in phytosterol biosynthesis and mediates normal development of rice plants.

Chain Elongation Using Native Soil Inocula:Exceptional n-Caproate Biosynthesis Performance and Microbial Mechanisms

This study demonstrates the feasibility and effectiveness of utilizing native soils as a resource for inocula to produce n-caproate through the chain elongation(CE)platform,offering new insights into anaerobic soil processes.The results reveal that all five of the tested soil types exhibit CE activity when supplied with high concentrations of ethanol and acetate,highlighting the suitability of soil as an ideal source for n-caproate production.Compared with anaerobic sludge and pit mud,the native soil CE system exhibited higher selectivity(60.53%),specificity(82.32%),carbon distribution(60.00%),electron transfer efficiency(165.00%),and conductivity(0.59 ms∙cm^(-1)).Kinetic analysis further confirmed the superiority of soil in terms of a shorter lag time and higher yield.A microbial community analysis indicated a positive correlation between the relative abundances of Pseudomonas,Azotobacter,and Clostridium and n-caproate production.Moreover,metagenomics analysis revealed a higher abundance of functional genes in key microbial species,providing direct insights into the pathways involved in n-caproate formation,including in situ CO_(2)utilization,ethanol oxidation,fatty acid biosynthesis(FAB),and reverse beta-oxidation(RBO).The numerous functions in FAB and RBO are primarily associated with Pseudomonas,Clostridium,Rhodococcus,Stenotrophomonas,and Geobacter,suggesting that these genera may play roles that are involved or associated with the CE process.Overall,this innovative inoculation strategy offers an efficient microbial source for n-caproate production,underscoring the importance of considering CE activity in anaerobic soil microbial ecology and holding potential for significant economic and environmental benefits through soil consortia exploration.

Rational Engineering of Secondary Metabolic Pathways in a Heterologous Host to Enable the Biosynthesis of Hibarimicin Derivatives with Enhanced Anti-Melanomic Activity

A 61-kb biosynthetic gene cluster(BGC),which is accountable for the biosynthesis of hibarimicin(HBM)B from Microbispora rosea subsp.hibaria TP-A0121,was heterologously expressed in Streptomyces coelicolor M1154,which generated a trace of the target products but accumulated a large amount of shunt products.Based on rational analysis of the relevant secondary metabolism,directed engineering of the biosynthetic pathways resulted in the high production of HBM B,as well as new HBM derivates with improved antitumor activity.These results not only establish a biosynthetic system to effectively synthesize HBMs-a class of the largest and most complex Type-Ⅱpolyketides,with a unique pseudo-dimeric structure-but also set the stage for further engineering and deep investigation of this complex biosynthetic pathway toward potent anticancer drugs.

Transcriptome analysis reveals steroid hormones biosynthesis pathway involved in abdominal fat deposition in broilers

Excessive abdominal fat deposition reduces the feed efficiency and increase the cost of production in broilers.Therefore,it is an important task for poultry breeders to breed broilers with low abdominal fat.Abdominal fat deposition is a highly complex biological process,and its molecular basis remains elusive.In this study,we performed transcriptome analysis to compare gene expression profiles at different stages of abdominal fat deposition to identify the key genes and pathways involved in abdominal fat accumulation.We found that abdominal fat weight(AFW)increased gradually from day 35(D35)to 91(D91),and then decreased at day 119(D119).Accordingly,after detecting differentially expressed genes(DEGs)by comparing gene expression profiles at D35 vs.D63 and D35 vs.D91,and identifying gene modules associated with fat deposition by weighted gene co-expression network analysis(WGCNA),we performed intersection analysis of the detected DEGs and WGCNA gene modules and identified 394 and 435 intersecting genes,respectively.The results of the Gene Ontology(GO)functional enrichment analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)pathway enrichment analyses showed that the steroid hormone biosynthesis and insulin signaling pathways were co-enriched in all intersecting genes,steroid hormones have been shown that regulated insulin signaling pathway,indicating the importance of the steroid hormone biosynthesis pathway in the development of broiler abdominal fat.We then identified 6 hub genes(ACTB,SOX9,RHOBTB2,PDLIM3,NEDD9,and DOCK4)related to abdominal fat deposition.Further analysis also revealed that there were direct interactions between 6 hub genes.SOX9 has been shown to bind to proteins required for steroid hormone receptor binding,and RHOBTB2 indirectly regulates the steroid hormones biosynthesis through cyclin factor,and ultimately affect fat deposition.Our results suggest that the genes RHOBTB2 and SOX9 play an important role in fat deposition in broilers,by regulating steroid hormone synthesis.These findings provide new targets and directions for further studies on the mechanisms of fat deposition in chicken.

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.

LncRNA GATA3-AS1通过调控miR-362-3p/FABP5轴抑制宫颈癌细胞增殖、迁移及侵袭

目的:探究长链非编码RNA GATA3反义RNA 1(lncRNA GATA3-AS1)调控微小RNA-362-3p(miR-362-3p)表达对宫颈癌细胞恶性生物学行为的影响。方法:qRT-PCR检测宫颈癌细胞中lncRNA GATA3-AS1、miR-362-3p、FABP5表达;双荧光素酶报告基因实验验证lncRNA GATA3-AS1和miR-362-3p的靶向关系、miR-362-3p和FABP5的靶向关系;将细胞分为pcDNA-NC组、pcDNA-GATA3-AS1组、si-NC组、si-GATA3-AS1组、si-GATA3-AS1+inhibitor-NC组、si-GATA3-AS1+miR-362-3p inhibitor组、miR-NC组、miR-362-3p mimics组、miR-362-3p mimics+pcDNA-NC组、miR-362-3p mimics+pcDNA FABP5组;Western blot检测蛋白表达;EdU法检测细胞增殖;Transwell检测细胞迁移侵袭。结果:在宫颈癌细胞系中,GATA3-AS1、FABP5均为高表达,miR-362-3p均为低表达,选择HeLa细胞进行后续实验;双荧光素酶报告基因实验表明,lncRNA GATA3-AS1和miR-802、miR-362-3p和FABP5具有靶向关系;与pcDNA-NC组比较,pcDNA-GATA3-AS1组Hela细胞EdU阳性率、迁移侵袭及MMP-2、MMP-9表达明显上升(P<0.05);与si-NC组比较,si-GATA3-AS1组HeLa细胞EdU阳性率、迁移侵袭及MMP-2、MMP-9表达明显下降(P<0.05);抑制miR-362-3p表达或过表达FABP5均可以明显逆转沉默GATA3-AS1或过表达miR-362-3p对于HeLa细胞增殖、迁移、侵袭的抑制作用。结论:沉默GATA3-AS1可以靶向上调miR-362-3p表达,抑制FABP5表达,抑制宫颈癌HeLa细胞增殖迁移及侵袭。

LncRNA GNAS-AS1通过调节miR-449a/Notch1轴参与胃癌细胞的增殖和迁移

目的探究长链非编码RNA(LncRNA)GNAS反义RNA1(GNAS-AS1)通过调节miR-449a/缺刻基因1(Notch1)轴对胃癌(GC)细胞增殖和迁移的影响。方法收集四川省人民医院2013年9月至2017年9月30例确诊为GC的患者肿瘤组织与癌旁组织标本;将GC细胞AGS随机分为对照组(Control组)、si-NC组、si-GNAS-AS1组、si-GNAS-AS1+inhibitor NC组、si-GNAS-AS1+miR-449a inhibitor组。实时荧光定量PCR检测GNAS-AS1、miR-449a和Notch1 mRNA的表达;MTT实验、平板克隆形成实验检测增殖;wound healing实验检测细胞迁移;Transwell实验检测细胞侵袭。Western Blot检测Notch1、E-cadherin、Vimentin、N-cadherin蛋白表达。双荧光素酶报告基因实验验证miR-449a和GNAS-AS1、Notch1的关系。结果与癌旁组织相比,肿瘤组织中GNAS-AS1、Notch1 mRNA表达升高,miR-449a表达降低(P<0.05)。与Control组、si-NC组相比,si-GNAS-AS1组AGS细胞GNAS-AS1表达、OD_(490)值、克隆形成数、划痕愈合率、细胞侵袭数目、Notch1、Vimentin、N-cadherin蛋白表达表达降低,miR-449a表达、E-cadherin蛋白表达升高(P<0.05)。与si-GNASAS1组、si-GNAS-AS1+inhibitor NC组相比,si-GNAS-AS1+miR-449a inhibitor组OD_(490)值、划痕愈合率、细胞侵袭数目、Notch1、Vimentin、N-cadherin表达升高(P<0.05),miR-449a表达、E-cadherin蛋白表达降低(P<0.05)。GNAS-AS1靶向负调控miR-449a表达,miR-449a靶向负调控Notch1表达。结论沉默GNAS-AS1可能通过上调miR-449a来抑制Notch1蛋白的表达,从而抑制GC细胞增殖、迁移、侵袭过程。

慢性乙型肝炎患者血清HBsAg与单个核细胞乙型肝炎病毒RNA水平对聚乙二醇干扰素治疗效果的预测价值

目的探讨慢性乙型肝炎患者外周血清HBsAg、乙型肝炎病毒(HBV)DNA与血清HBV RNA及单个核细胞(PBMC)HBV RNA的关系。方法50例慢性乙型肝炎患者,给予Peg-IFNα-2b 180μg皮下注射,每周一次,分别在初始治疗、24周和48周,检测患者血清HBV五项、肝功能、HBV DNA、HBV RNA及PBMC中HBV RNA的变化。结果患者三个时间段的生化指标ALT、AST、TBIL、AKP及GGT比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);免疫学标志物HBsAg、HBsAb、HBeAg、HBeAb差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);血清HBV DNA及HBV RNA与PBMC HBV RNA差异有显著统计学意义(P<0.001)。结论Peg-IFNα-2b抗病毒治疗各时间段,肝功能转氨酶无显著变化;治疗24周,血HBsAg、HBV DNA与HBV RNA及PBMC HBV RNA快速下降,有显著相关性;治疗48周,血清HBsAg、HBV DNA与HBV RNA及PBMC HBV RNA相关性减弱。因此,24周HBV RNA下降幅度优于48周,更能预测临床治愈。

LncRNA ZEB1-AS1和LncRNA SOX2OT在糖尿病肾病患者中的表达及与肾功能的相关性研究

目的探究长链非编码RNA锌指E盒结合同源盒蛋白1反义链1(LncRNA ZEB1-AS1)和长链非编码RNA性别决定相关基因簇2重叠转录本(LncRNA SOX2OT)在糖尿病肾病(DN)患者中的表达及与肾功能的相关性。方法选取于2021年11月—2023年12月在武汉大学人民医院肾内科收治的DN患者106例为DN组,并根据24 h尿蛋白定量(24 h Upro)水平分为正常蛋白尿亚组43例(<30 mg)、微量蛋白尿亚组39例(30~<300 mg)、大量蛋白尿亚组24例(≥300 mg),另选取同期医院单纯糖尿病患者106例作对照组,检测患者血清LncRNA ZEB1-AS1、LncRNA SOX2OT水平;Pearson法分析LncRNA ZEB1-AS1和LncRNA SOX2OT与肾功能指标的相关性;Logistic分析影响DN患者肾功能损伤的因素。结果DN组血清LncRNA ZEB1-AS1、LncRNA SOX2OT水平低于对照组(t=11.471、10.257,P均<0.001)。血清LncRNA ZEB1-AS1、LncRNA SOX2OT比较,正常尿蛋白亚组>微量尿蛋白亚组>大量尿蛋白亚组(F=58.720、117.722,P均<0.001),BUN、SCr、UA水平比较,正常尿蛋白亚组<微量尿蛋白亚组<大量尿蛋白亚组,差异均有统计学意义(F=122.493、595.589、53.178,P均<0.001);LncRNA ZEB1-AS1、LncRNA SOX2OT分别与BUN、SCr、UA呈负相关(r=-0.487、-0.498、-0.521,-0.527、-0.515、-0.534,P均<0.001);Logistic回归分析显示,糖尿病病程长及高BUN、SCr、UA水平是影响DN患者肾功能损伤的危险因素[OR(95%CI)=1.672(1.128~2.479)、2.839(1.534~5.253)、2.754(1.512~5.017)、2.693(1.464~4.954)],高LncRNA ZEB1-AS1、LncRNA SOX2OT是保护因素[OR(95%CI)=0.875(0.798~0.959)、0.898(0.832~0.969)]。结论血清LncRNA ZEB1-AS1、LncRNA SOX2OT水平与DN患者肾功能有关,可能是评估DN患者肾功能的潜在指标。

基于铜死亡相关lncRNAs的胰腺癌预后模型构建与验证

目的研究铜死亡相关lncRNAs在胰腺癌(PAAD)患者中的预后预测价值,并进一步构建预后预测模型。方法从TCGA数据库中下载胰腺癌患者的转录组测序数据和相应临床信息,通过Pearson相关性分析筛选与预后相关的铜死亡相关lncRNAs,先后利用单因素Cox回归和Lasso回归分析并进一步构建预后模型。根据模型的风险评分中位数,将所有患者分为高风险组和低风险组。通过Kaplan-Meier生存分析、亚组分析、ROC曲线分析及一致性指数分析评估模型的预后预测价值,并利用单因素和多因素回归分析验证模型的独立性。对高、低风险组的差异表达基因进行GO及KEGG功能富集分析,并对高、低风险组患者进行肿瘤突变负荷(TMB)分析、免疫治疗反应预测以及药物敏感性分析。结果通过Pearson相关性分析,确定了127个铜死亡相关的lncRNAs,先后利用单因素Cox回归分析及Lasso回归分析构建了一个基于6个铜死亡相关lncRNAs的预后预测模型。根据模型计算结果将PAAD患者队列分成高风险组和低风险组,Kaplan-Meier生存分析表明低风险组患者的生存时间要长于高风险组(P<0.05)。ROC曲线证明了该模型对胰腺癌患者预后的预测性能良好:1、3、5年ROC曲线下面积分别为0.687、0.753、0.771;基因功能富集分析表明,高、低风险组差异表达基因主要富集于免疫相关通路。此外,高风险组患者的TMB值明显大于低风险组,而TIDE评分明显低于低风险组。最后,通过药物敏感性分析发现不同组的胰腺癌患者对特定药物的敏感性存在统计学差异,对临床用药具有一定的指导意义。结论本研究基于铜死亡相关lncRNAs成功构建了一个PAAD患者预后模型,可精准预测PAAD患者的预后,并为患者的临床药物治疗选择提供个性化指导。

环状RNA hsa_circ_0085576调控微小RNA-498/B细胞特异性莫洛尼鼠白血病病毒整合位点1轴对口腔鳞状细胞癌细胞迁移和侵袭的影响

目的探究环状RNA hsa_circ_0085576对口腔鳞状细胞癌(OSCC)细胞迁移和侵袭的影响及其分子机制。方法使用实时荧光定量聚合酶链反应(qRT-PCR)和蛋白印迹法检测OSCC细胞中hsa_circ_0085576、微小RNA-498(miR-498)以及B细胞特异性莫洛尼鼠白血病病毒整合位点1(BMI-1)的表达水平。使用CCK-8、划痕实验、Transwell实验以及qRT-PCR、蛋白印迹法分别检测SCC-15细胞增殖活力、迁移及侵袭能力以及相关基因和蛋白的相对表达量。结果OSCC细胞中hsa_circ_0085576与BMI-1表达上调,miR-498表达下调(P<0.05)。下调hsa_circ_0085576表达或过表达miR-498后SCC-15细胞的增殖活性、划痕愈合率、侵袭细胞数目以及细胞周期蛋白D1、波形蛋白表达水平下调,miR-498和E-钙黏蛋白表达水平上调(P<0.05);抑制miR-498表达可减弱下调hsa_circ_0085576表达对OSCC细胞增殖、迁移及侵袭的抑制作用;上调BMI-1表达可减弱过表达miR-498对OSCC细胞增殖、迁移及侵袭的抑制作用。结论下调hsa_circ_0085576表达可通过激活miR-498/BMI-1轴抑制OSCC细胞增殖、迁移及侵袭。

乳腺癌组织lncRNA CASC2、miR-532-3p表达水平与患者术后5年内生存的相关性

目的探究乳腺癌(BC)组织长链非编码RNA癌易感性候选基因2(lncRNA CASC2)、微小RNA-532-3p(miR-532-3p)表达与患者术后5年内生存的相关性。方法选择2015年1月—2018年6月大同市第五人民医院普通外科收治BC患者127例,术中收集BC组织及癌旁正常组织,荧光定量PCR法检测BC组织和癌旁正常组织中lncRNA CASC2、miR-532-3p表达;对BC患者术后进行为期5年的随访,记录患者5年内生存和死亡情况。比较癌旁正常组织和BC组织lncRNA CASC2及miR-532-3p表达,BC组织中lncRNA CASC2和miR-532-3p表达在不同临床病理特征中的差异,生存组和死亡组临床病理特征和BC组织中lncRNA CASC2及miR-532-3p表达的差异。分析BC组织lncRNA CASC2、miR-532-3p表达的相关性;BC组织中lncRNA CASC2和miR-532-3p表达与术后5年内生存的关系;影响BC患者术后5年内生存的因素;lncRNA CASC2、miR-532-3p对BC患者术后5年内生存的预测价值。结果BC组织中lncRNA CASC2表达水平低于癌旁正常组织,miR-532-3p表达水平高于癌旁正常组织(t/P=38.239/<0.001,49.406/<0.001);肿瘤直径≥2 cm、TNM分期Ⅲ期、肿瘤低分化、淋巴结转移者比例lncRNA CASC2低表达组高于高表达组,而miR-532-3p低表达组低于高表达组(lncRNA CASC2:χ^(2)/P=17.361/<0.001、17.052/<0.001、14.694/<0.001、13.173/<0.001;miR-532-3p:χ^(2)/P=10.733/0.001、9.813/0.002、10.134/0.001、7.444/0.006);127例BC患者术后随访5年,生存99例(生存组),死亡28例(死亡组),肿瘤直径≥2 cm、TNM分期Ⅲ期、肿瘤低分化、淋巴结转移者比例及miR-532-3p表达水平死亡组高于生存组,而lncRNA CASC2表达水平死亡组低于生存组[χ^(2)(t)/P=5.211/0.022、27.149/<0.001、27.990/<0.001、4.590/0.032、19.155/<0.001、10.818/<0.001];BC组织中lncRNA CASC2与miR-532-3p表达呈负相关(r/P=-0.561/<0.001);lncRNA CASC2高表达组BC患者术后5年内总生存率为89.23%(58/65),高于lncRNA CASC2低表达组66.13%(41/62)(χ^(2)/P=9.854/0.002);miR-532-3p高表达组BC患者术后5年内总生存率为65.57%(40/61),低于miR-532-3p低表达组89.39%(59/66)(χ^(2)/P=10.466/0.001);肿瘤直径≥2 cm、TNM分期Ⅲ期、肿瘤低分化、有淋巴结转移、lncRNA CASC2低表达、miR-532-3p高表达均是影响BC患者术后5年内生存的独立危险因素[HR(95%CI)=2.255(1.192~4.263)、2.143(1.252~3.666)、3.089(1.386~6.887)、2.219(1.223~4.026)、2.606(1.174~5.788)、2.855(1.592~5.120)];lncRNA CASC2、miR-532-3p及二者联合预测BC患者术后5年内生存的AUC分别为0.840、0.852、0.908,二者联合预测的AUC大于lncRNA CASC2、miR-532-3p各自单独预测的AUC(Z/P=2.246/0.025、2.033/0.042)。结论BC组织中lncRNA CASC2表达下调,miR-532-3p表达上调,且术后5年内死亡的BC患者较存活患者变化更显著,二者表达与临床病理特征相关,对预测BC患者术后5年内生存情况价值较高。

RNA结构对RNA沉默效率的影响

小RNA(small RNA,sRNA)介导的RNA沉默或RNA干扰(RNA silencing or RNA interference,RNAi)是真核生物基因表达调控的保守机制。内源或外源双链RNA(double-stranded RNA,dsRNA)被加工成sRNA,sRNA通过碱基互补配对识别靶标基因mRNA或DNA,通过降解mRNA、抑制翻译或者DNA甲基化在转录后或者转录水平调控基因表达。由于sRNA作用靶标特异性,RNAi技术被广泛地应用于基因功能研究、生物医药、作物分子设计育种以及开发新型农药等领域。自然界中sRNA能够在不同物种间传递并发挥作用,这一现象为RNAi应用技术的开发提供了理论基础。研究发现,dsRNA诱导RNAi的效率受多种因素影响,例如长度、剂量以及施用方式等。在细胞中,RNA结构的复杂性决定了其功能的多样性。本文概述了基于RNAi的作物病害防控技术的原理,包括宿主诱导的基因沉默(host-induced gene silencing,HIGS)技术、喷施诱导的基因沉默(spray-induced gene silencing,SIGS)技术和微生物诱导的基因沉默(microbe-induced gene silencing,MIGS)技术;总结了靶标RNA和sRNA结构影响RNAi效率的实验证据,以期加深对RNA结构影响RNAi效率地理解,为靶标筛选以及dsRNA设计提供经验,为开发高效RNAi技术提供参考;最后归纳了RNA结构检测和预测的代表性方法,为辅助设计高效诱导RNAi的dsRNA提供方法。

抑制lncRNA TUG1下调核苷酸结合寡聚结构域样受体蛋白1炎症小体在延缓阿尔茨海默病进展的作用

目的探讨敲低长链非编码RNA(lncRNA)牛磺酸上调基因1(TUG1)抑制核苷酸结合寡聚结构域样受体蛋白1(NLRP1)炎症小体在缓解阿尔茨海默病进展中的作用。方法选取9~10周龄遗传背景为C57/BL6的野生型小鼠(WT组,10只)或淀粉样前体蛋白(APP)/早老素1(PS1)转基因小鼠(30只)。APP/PS1转基因小鼠随机分为模型(model)组,模型+敲低lncRNA TUG1组[model+lncRNA TUG1短发夹RNA(shRNA)组]和model+shRNA非靶标(NT)组,每组10只。分别采集12周龄第1天(3月龄)和32周龄第1天(8月龄)小鼠外周血和脑皮质组织,并分离皮质中的原代小胶质细胞和原代星形胶质细胞,每个时间点每组5只小鼠。Real-time PCR分别测定3月龄和8月龄上述4个分组小鼠脑皮质组织和原代小胶质细胞中lncRNA TUG1和巨噬细胞移动抑制因子(MIF)mRNA的水平,以及原代星形胶质细胞中补体蛋白C1r和C1s mRNA的水平。ELISA法测定其外周血浆中MIF含量。对3月龄和8月龄小鼠脑皮质原代小胶质细胞和原代星形胶质细胞共培养。CCK-8法测定上述2种细胞的增殖能力。Western blotting分别测定3月龄和8月龄上述4个分组小鼠脑皮质组织中MIF、白细胞介素1β前体(pro-IL-1β)、凋亡相关斑点样蛋白(ASC)、Caspase-1(p20)、Caspase-1(full)、NLRP1及NLRP3蛋白的表达水平。采用免疫荧光染色法测定8月龄各分组小鼠脑皮质组织中β淀粉样蛋白(Aβ)表达。结果3月龄和8月龄时,与WT组小鼠相比,model组小鼠脑皮质组织和原代小胶质细胞中lncRNA TUG1和MIF相对表达水平显著上调,原代小胶质细胞和原代星形胶质细胞增殖能力增强(P<0.05)。与model组相比,model+lncRNA TUG1 shRNA组小鼠脑皮质组织和原代小胶质细胞中lncRNA TUG1和MIF的相对表达水平显著降低,原代小胶质细胞和原代星形胶质细胞增殖能力降低(P<0.05)。与WT组相比,model组小鼠外周血浆中MIF含量显著升高;小鼠脑皮质组织中pro-IL-1β、ASC、Caspase-1(p20)、Caspase-1(full)、NLRP1以及NLRP3的蛋白表达水平显著升高;Aβ免疫荧光强度明显增强(P<0.05)。与model组相比,model+lncRNA TUG1 shRNA组小鼠外周血浆中MIF含量显著降低;小鼠脑皮质组织中pro-IL-1β、ASC、Caspase-1(p20)、Caspase-1(full)和NLRP1的蛋白表达水平显著降低,Aβ免疫荧光强度明显降低(P<0.05),而NLRP3蛋白质的表达水平无明显变化(P>0.05)。与model组相比,model+shRNA NT组小鼠上述所有检测指标差异均无显著性(P>0.05)。结论APP/PS1转基因小鼠脑皮质组织和原代小胶质细胞中lncRNA TUG1和MIF因子表达上调与脑皮质内NLRP1炎症小体激活成正相关,敲低lncRNA TUG1可缓解阿尔茨海默病的进展。

降低lncRNA-RMRP表达抑制人肺癌细胞系A549的增殖和侵袭

目的探讨抑制线粒体RNA加工核糖核酸内切酶RNA组分(RMRP)表达对人肺癌细胞系A549增殖和侵袭的影响;检测非小细胞肺癌(NSCLC)患者全血和组织中RMRP表达,比较在不同临床指标表达差异性,以期为NSCLC机制研究提供参考资料。方法收集2016年3月至2021年3年在焦作市人民医院行手术治疗的NSCLC患者122例,同期,在体检中心选取健康者50名作为对照组。RT-qPCR检测全血和组织中RMRP mRNA水平。培养A549细胞分为si-RMRP组、siRNA-NC组和空白组(blank组)。RT-qPCR、CCK-8法和Transwell小室法分别检测细胞中RMRP表达、增殖活性和侵袭细胞数。结果NSCLC患者全血中RMRP相对表达量显著高于对照组(P<0.001);NSCLC组织中RMRP相对表达量高于癌旁组织(P<0.001);低分化、淋巴结转移和TNM分期Ⅲ的NSCLC患者全血和组织中RMRP相对表达量较高分化、未发生淋巴结转化和TNM分期Ⅰ~Ⅱ明显升高(P<0.05);Si-RMRP组细胞中RMRP相对表达量低于空白组(blank组)和siRNA-NC组(P<0.001);相比与blank组和siRNA-NC组,24、48、72和96 h时si-RMRP组细胞吸光度(A)值均降低(P<0.05);Si-RMRP组细胞侵袭数低于blank组和siRNA-NC组(P<0.001)。结论NSCLC患者全血和组织中RMRP相对表达量升高,下调A549细胞中RMRP基因表达可抑制细胞增殖,减少细胞侵袭。