This study investigated the mechanism underlying electroacupuncture therapy for vascular dementia through electroacupuncture at the acupoints of Baihui (DU20), Dazhui (DU14), and bilateral Shenshu (BL23) in a ra...This study investigated the mechanism underlying electroacupuncture therapy for vascular dementia through electroacupuncture at the acupoints of Baihui (DU20), Dazhui (DU14), and bilateral Shenshu (BL23) in a rat model of vascular dementia produced by bilateral middle cerebral artery occlusion. Morris water maze test showed that electroacupuncture improved the learning ability of vascular dementia rats. Western blot assay revealed that the expression of p70 ribosomal protein S6 kinase and ribosomal protein S6 in vascular dementia rats was significantly increased after electroacupuncture, compared with the model group that was not treated with acupuncture. The average escape latency was also shortened after electroacupuncture, and escape strategies in the spatial probe test improved from edge and random searches, to linear and trending swim pathways. The experimental findings indicate that electroacupuncture improves learning and memory ability by up-regulating expression of p70 ribosomal protein S6 kinase and ribosomal protein S6 in the hippocampus of vascular dementia rats.展开更多
The ribosomal proteins are crucial for the maintenance of ribosomal translational efficiency and fidelity.In the study,we characterized the ribosomal protein S30(RPS30)gene from Arachis hypogaea that has been isolated...The ribosomal proteins are crucial for the maintenance of ribosomal translational efficiency and fidelity.In the study,we characterized the ribosomal protein S30(RPS30)gene from Arachis hypogaea that has been isolated through Genefishing analysis during defense responses to Ralstonia solanacearum.The cDNA of RPS 30 contained a 189 base pair(bp)open-reading frame encoding 62 amino acids.The genomic DNA consists of 272 bp containing two exons and one 83 bp intron.The RPS 30 mRNA transcript was mainly expressed in roots and leaves.The expression level of the RPS 30 mRNA transcripts was up-regulated sharply 6 h after bacterial challenge and was 12 times greater than that of the control group.The phylogenetic analysis for genes encoding proteins showed that RPS30 were conserved within dicotyledonous and monocotyledonous plants.d S extremely exceeded d N in all branches of the tree(d N/d S<1.0),indicating that functional constraint have acted on RPS 30 throughout evolution.展开更多
This study investigated the effect and mechanism of cell cycle reentry induced by 6-hydrodopamine (6-OHDA) in PC12 cells. By using neural differentiated PC12 cells treated with 6-OHDA, the apoptosis model of dopamin...This study investigated the effect and mechanism of cell cycle reentry induced by 6-hydrodopamine (6-OHDA) in PC12 cells. By using neural differentiated PC12 cells treated with 6-OHDA, the apoptosis model of dopaminergic neurons was established. Cell viability was measured by MTT. Cell apoptosis and the distribution of cell cycle were assessed by flow cytometry. Western blot was used to detect the activation of extracellular regulator kinasel/2 (ERK1/2) pathway and the phosphorylation of retinoblastoma protein (RB). Our results showed that after PC12 cells were treated wtih 6-OHDA, the viability of PC12 cells was declined in a concentration-dependent manner. Flow cytornetry revealed that 6-OHDA could increase the apoptosis ratio of PC12 cells in a time-dependent manner. The percentage of ceils in G0/G1 phase of cell cycle was decreased and that in S phase and G2/M phase increased. Simultaneously, ERK1/2 pathway was activated and phosphorylated RB increased. It was concluded that 6-OHDA could induce cell cycle reentry of dopaminergic neurons through the activation of ERK1/2 pathway and RB phosphorylation. The aberrant cell cycle reentry contributes to the apoptosis of dopaminergic neurons.展开更多
Cholangiocarcinoma(CCA)is a bile duct malignancy with a dismal prognosis.This study systematically investigated the role of the ribosomal protein S6(RPS6)gene,which is dependent in CCA.We found that RPS6 upregulation ...Cholangiocarcinoma(CCA)is a bile duct malignancy with a dismal prognosis.This study systematically investigated the role of the ribosomal protein S6(RPS6)gene,which is dependent in CCA.We found that RPS6 upregulation in CCA tissues was correlated with a poor prognosis.Functional investigations have shown that alterations in RPS6 expression,both gain-and loss-of function could affect the proliferation of CCA cells.In xenograft tumor models,RPS6 overexpression enhances tumorigenicity,whereas RPS6 silencing reduces it.Integration analysis using RNA-seq and proteomics elucidated downstream signaling pathways of RPS6 depletion by affecting the cell cycle,especially DNA replication.Immunoprecipitation followed by mass spectrometry has identified numerous spliceosome complex proteins associated with RPS6.Transcriptomic profiling revealed that RPS6 affects numerous alternative splicing(AS)events,and combined with RNA immunoprecipitation sequencing,revealed that minichromosome maintenance complex component 7(MCM7)binds to RPS6,which regulates its AS and increases oncogenic activity in CCA.Targeting RPS6 with vivo phosphorodiamidate morpholino oligomer(V-PMO)significantly inhibited the growth of CCA cells,patient-derived organoids,and subcutaneous xenograft tumor.Taken together,the data demonstrate that RPS6 is an oncogenic regulator in CCA and that RPS6-V-PMO could be repositioned as a promising strategy for treating CCA.展开更多
Objective To investigate the effect of interleukin-6(IL-6)on the human growth hormone(hGH)gene expression in a rat somatotropic pituitary cell line MtT/S.Methods The plasmids containing various lengths of hGH gene 5...Objective To investigate the effect of interleukin-6(IL-6)on the human growth hormone(hGH)gene expression in a rat somatotropic pituitary cell line MtT/S.Methods The plasmids containing various lengths of hGH gene 5'-promoter fragments were constructed.Stably transfected MtT/S cells were created by cotransfecting the above plasmids and pcDNA3.1(+)with DMRIE-C transfection reagent.After the administration of these cells with IL-6 and/or various inhibitors of signaling transduction pathways,the luciferase activities in MtT/S cells lysis were assayed to demonstrate the effects of IL-6 on hGH gene promoter activity and possibly involved mechanism.Results The 103 U/mL IL-6 stimulated GH secretion and synthesis,and promoted the 5'-promoter activity of GH gene in stably transfected MtT/SGL cells with the action of 1.69 times above the control.Among inhibitors of signaling transduction pathways,mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase(MAPKK/MEK)inhibitor PD98059(40 μmol/L)and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK)inhibitor SB203580(5 μmol/L)completely blocked the stimulatory effect of IL-6.Western blot analysis further confirmed the activation of phosphorylated MEK and p38 MAPK in MtT/SGL cells.Neither over-expression of Pit-1 nor inhibition of Pit-1 expression affected IL-6 induction of hGH promoter activity.A series of deletion constructs of hGH promoter were created to identify the DNA sequence that mediated the effect of IL-6.The results showed that the stimulatory effect of IL-6 was abolished following deletion of the-196 to-132 bp fragment.Conclusions IL-6 promotes GH secretion and synthesis by rat MtT/S somatotroph cells.The stimulatory effect of IL-6 on hGH gene promoter appears to require the activation of MEK and p38 MAPK,and a fragment of promoter sequence that spans the-196 to-132 bp of the gene,but may be unlinked with Pit-1 protein.展开更多
本课题组在前期研究中,从多头绒泡菌中分离到一个SR蛋白激酶基因psrpk,并将其编码蛋白命名为PSRPK(SR protein kinase ofPhysarum Polycephalum).为分离PSRPK相关蛋白基因以了解PSRPK的功能,构建了转化率为2×106转化子/3μg pGADT7...本课题组在前期研究中,从多头绒泡菌中分离到一个SR蛋白激酶基因psrpk,并将其编码蛋白命名为PSRPK(SR protein kinase ofPhysarum Polycephalum).为分离PSRPK相关蛋白基因以了解PSRPK的功能,构建了转化率为2×106转化子/3μg pGADT7-Rec、密度为5.35×108cells/mL、滴度为2.34×109cfu/mL的多头绒泡菌酵母双杂交AD库.以PSRPK为饵蛋白筛选该文库得到接合率为41.18%的杂交酵母,在SD/-Leu/-Trp/-Ade/-H is培养板上筛选获得1476个杂交克隆,其中,X-gal滤纸显色呈强蓝色的克隆有342个.对大于500 bp的67个克隆测序获得35个cDNA片段,其中编码Plasm in C、branched-chain am inoacid am inotransferase(BCAT)类似蛋白、MSF1类似蛋白、m ixed-linked glucanase precursor类似蛋白、FCY1p类似蛋白和40S ribosomal protein S2类似蛋白等7个cDNA片段在阳性杂交酵母克隆中出现多次,其余仅出现一次.在35个cDNA片段的编码序列中有15个具有同源蛋白,31个编码序列的丝氨酸含量大于或等于6%,符合激酶底物的组成特征.展开更多
Background Ribosomal protein S6 kinase 1(S6K1)is a serine-threonine kinase that has two main isoforms:p70S6K(70-kDa isoform)and p85S6K(85-kDa isoform).p70S6K,with its upstream mammalian target of rapamycin(mTOR),has b...Background Ribosomal protein S6 kinase 1(S6K1)is a serine-threonine kinase that has two main isoforms:p70S6K(70-kDa isoform)and p85S6K(85-kDa isoform).p70S6K,with its upstream mammalian target of rapamycin(mTOR),has been shown to be involved in learning and memory and participate in the pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s dis-ease(AD).However,the function of p85S6K has long been neglected due to its high similarity to p70S6k.The role of p85S6K in learning and memory is still largely unknown.Methods We fractionated the postsynaptic densities to illustrate the differential distribution of p85S6K and p70S6K.Coimmunoprecipitation was performed to unveil interactions between p85S6K and the GluA1 subunit of AMPA receptor.The roles of p85S6K in synaptic targeting of GluA1 and learning and memory were evaluated by specific knockdown or overexpression of p85S6K followed by a broad range of methodologies including immunofluorescence,Western blot,in situ proximity ligation assay,morphological staining and behavioral examination.Further,the expression level of p85S6K was measured in brains from AD patients and AD model mice.Results p85S6K,but not p70S6K,was enriched in the postsynaptic densities.Moreover,knockdown of p85S6K resulted in defective spatial and recognition memory.In addition,p85S6K could interact with the GluA1 subunit of AMPA receptor through synapse-associated protein 97 and A-kinase anchoring protein 79/150.Mechanistic studies demonstrated that p85S6K could directly phosphorylate GluA1 at Ser845 and increase the amount of GluA1 in syn-apses,thus sustaining synaptic function and spine densities.Moreover,p85S6K was found to be specifically decreased in the synaptosomal compartment in the brains of AD patients and AD mice.Overexpression of p85S6K ameliorated the synaptic deficits and cognitive impairment in transgenic AD model mice.Conclusions These results strongly imply a significant role for p85S6K in maintaining synaptic and cognitive function by interacting with GluA1.The findings provide an insight into the rational targeting of p85S6K as a therapeutic potential for AD.展开更多
Defects in autophagy-mediated clearance of α-synuclein may be one of the key factors leading to progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. Moxibustion therapy for Parkinson’s disease has been ...Defects in autophagy-mediated clearance of α-synuclein may be one of the key factors leading to progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. Moxibustion therapy for Parkinson’s disease has been shown to have a positive effect, but the underlying mechanism remains unknown. Based on this, we explored whether moxibustion could protect dopaminergic neurons by promoting autophagy mediated by mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), with subsequent elimination of α-syn. A Parkinson’s disease model was induced in rats by subcutaneous injection of rotenone at the back of their necks, and they received moxibustion at Zusanli (ST36), Guanyuan (CV4)and Fengfu (GV16), for 10 minutes at every point, once per day, for 14 consecutive days. Model rats without any treatment were used as a sham control. Compared with the Parkinson’s disease group, the moxibustion group showed significantly greater tyrosine hydroxylase immunoreactivity and expression of light chain 3-II protein in the substantia nigra, and their behavioral score, α-synuclein immunoreactivity,the expression of phosphorylated mTOR and phosphorylated ribosomal protein S6 kinase (p-p70S6K) in the substantia nigra were significantly lower. These results suggest that moxibustion can promote the autophagic clearance of α-syn and improve behavioral performance in Parkinson’s disease model rats. The protective mechanism may be associated with suppression of the mTOR/p70S6K pathway.展开更多
The adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and p70 ribosomal S6 kinase-1 pathway may serve as a key signaling flow that regulates energy metabolism; thus, this pathway becomes an attractive target for...The adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and p70 ribosomal S6 kinase-1 pathway may serve as a key signaling flow that regulates energy metabolism; thus, this pathway becomes an attractive target for the treatment of liver diseases that result from metabolic derangements. In addition, AMPK emerges as a kinase that controls the redox-state and mitochondrial function, whose activity may be modulated by antioxidants. A close link exists between fuel metabolism and mitochondrial biogenesis. The relationship between fuel metabolism and cell survival strongly implies the existence of a shared signaling network, by which hepatocytes respond to challenges of external stimuli. The AMPK pathway may belong to this network. A series of drugs and therapeutic candidates enable hepatocytes to protect mitochondria from radical stress and increase cell viability, which may be associated with the activation of AMPK, liver kinase B1, and other molecules or components. Consequently, the components downstream of AMPK may contribute to stabilizing mitochondrial membrane potential for hepatocyte survival. In this review, we discuss the role of the AMPK pathway in hepatic energy metabolism and hepatocyte viability. This information may help identify ways to prevent and/or treat hepatic diseases caused by the metabolic syndrome. Moreover, clinical drugs and experimental therapeutic candidates that directly or indirectly modulate the AMPK pathway in distinct manners are discussed here with particular emphasis on their effects on fuel metabolism and mitochondrial function.展开更多
Neurotropic herpesviruses have been associated with the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s disease,a common form of dementia that afflicts a large percentage of elderly individuals.Interestingly,among the neurotrop...Neurotropic herpesviruses have been associated with the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s disease,a common form of dementia that afflicts a large percentage of elderly individuals.Interestingly,among the neurotropic herpesviruses,herpes simplex virus-1,human herpesvirus-6A,and human herpesvirus-6B have been reported to infect several cell types present in the central nervous system and to dysregulate autophagy,a process required for homeostasis of cells,especially neurons.Indeed autophagosome accumulation,indicating an unbalance between autophagosome formation and autophagosome degradation,has been observed in neurons of Alzheimer’s disease patients and may play a role in the intracellular and extracellular accumulation of amyloidβand in the altered protein tau metabolism.Moreover,herpesvirus infection of central nervous system cells such as glia and microglia can increase the production of oxidant species through the alteration of mitochondrial dynamics and promote inflammation,another hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.This evidence suggests that it is worth further investigating the role of neurotropic herpesviruses,particularly human herpesvirus-6A/B,in the etiopathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease.展开更多
Approximately 170 million people worldwide are chronically infected with hepatitis C virus(HCV).Chronic HCV infection is the leading cause for the development of liver fibrosis,cirrhosis,hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)a...Approximately 170 million people worldwide are chronically infected with hepatitis C virus(HCV).Chronic HCV infection is the leading cause for the development of liver fibrosis,cirrhosis,hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)and is the primary cause for liver transplantation in the western world.Insulin resistance is one of the pathological features in patients with HCV infection and often leads to development of typeⅡdiabetes.Insulin resistance plays an important role in the development of various complications associated with HCV infection.Recent evidence indicates that HCV associated insulin resistance may result in hepatic fibrosis,steatosis,HCC and resistance to anti-viral treatment.Thus,HCV associated insulin resistance is a therapeutic target at any stage of HCV infection.HCV modulates normal cellular gene expression and interferes with the insulin signaling pathway.Various mechanisms have been proposed in regard to HCV mediated insulin resistance,involving up regulation of inflammatory cytokines,like tumor necrosis factor-α,phosphorylation of insulin-receptor substrate-1,Akt,up-regulation of gluconeogenic genes like glucose 6 phosphatase,phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase 2,and accumulation of lipid droplets.In this review,we summarize the available information on how HCV infection interferes with insulin signaling pathways resulting in insulin resistance.展开更多
A cDNA clone, pS4, has been isolated from a cDNA library prepared from rice anthers of about 1.0 mm in length. DNA sequence analysis and database search show that the cDNA encodes a protein which is highly homologous ...A cDNA clone, pS4, has been isolated from a cDNA library prepared from rice anthers of about 1.0 mm in length. DNA sequence analysis and database search show that the cDNA encodes a protein which is highly homologous to eukaryotic 80S ribosomal protein subunit 4 (S4). Northern hybridization indicates that this gene expresses in all tissues analyzed although the expression level varies and it cannot be induced by mechanical wounding in leaves. Southern blot analysis demonstrates that this rice S4 gene is from a multigene展开更多
Background:Alterations in the expression of human kallikrein-related peptidases(KLKs)have been described in patients with Alzheimer’s disease(AD).We elucidated the suitability of KLK6,KLK8 and KLK10 to distinguish AD...Background:Alterations in the expression of human kallikrein-related peptidases(KLKs)have been described in patients with Alzheimer’s disease(AD).We elucidated the suitability of KLK6,KLK8 and KLK10 to distinguish AD from NC and explored associations with established AD biomarkers.Methods:KLK levels in cerebrospinal fluid(CSF),as determined by ELISA,were compared between 32 AD patients stratified to A/T/(N)system with evidence for amyloid pathology and of 23 normal controls with normal AD biomarkers.Associations between KLK levels and clinical severity,CSF and positron emission tomography(PET)based AD biomarkers were tested for.Results:Levels of KLK6 and KLK10 were significantly increased in AD.KLK6 differed significantly between AD A+/T+/N+and AD A+/T−/N+or NC with an AUC of 0.922.CSF pTau and tTau levels were significantly associated with KLK6 in AD.Conclusions:KLK6 deserves further investigations as a potential biomarker of Tau pathology in AD.展开更多
Objective:The aim is to study the effects of metformin on the expression of 70 kDa ribosomal protein S6 kinase(P70S6k),insulin receptor substrate 1(IRS-1),and IRS-1Ser307 phosphorylation in human luteinized granulosa ...Objective:The aim is to study the effects of metformin on the expression of 70 kDa ribosomal protein S6 kinase(P70S6k),insulin receptor substrate 1(IRS-1),and IRS-1Ser307 phosphorylation in human luteinized granulosa cells.Methods:Granulosa cells in the experimental group were cultured in M199 medium containing 0.1 mmol/L metformin for 24 h and those in control group were cultured in M199 medium.The expression levels of P70S6k and IRS-1 mRNA were detected by reverse-transcriptiom polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR)and real-time PCR.P70S6k,IRS-1,p-ser307-IRS-1,and p-thr389-P70S6k protein expression levels were detected by immunofluorescence and western blotting.Results:P70S6k mRNA level was higher and IRS-1 was significantly lower in the experimental group than those in the control group.IRS-1 and p-ser307-IRS-1 were expressed in cell plasma,and P70S6k and p-thr389-P70S6k were expressed in cell nucleus.The results of Western blot analysis indicated that the expression levels of P70S6k,p-thr389-P70S6k,IRS-1,and p-ser307-IRS-1 proteins had significant difference between the experimental group and the control group.Compared to the control group,the relative intensity illustrated that the expression levels of P70S6K and p-thr389-P70S6k significantly increased in the experimental group;however,those of IRS-1 and p-ser307-IRS-1 proteins significantly decreased.Conclusion:Metformin can inhibit the P70S6k mRNA and protein expression levels in the granulosa cells and improve insulin sensitivity by regulating IRS-1 expression through Akt/P70S6k/IRS-1-dependent pathway.展开更多
Native promoters that can drive high and stable transgene expression are important tools for modifying plant traits.Although several such promoters have been reported in soybean(Glycine max),few of them function at mu...Native promoters that can drive high and stable transgene expression are important tools for modifying plant traits.Although several such promoters have been reported in soybean(Glycine max),few of them function at multiple growth and development stages and during nodule development.Here,we report that the promoters of 40S RIBOSOMAL PROTEIN SMALL SUBUNIT S28(RPS28)and EUKARYOTIC TRANSLATION INITIATION FACTOR 1(EIF1)are ideal for high expression of transgene.Through bioinformatic analysis,we determined that RPS28 and EIF1 were highly expressed during soybean growth and development,nodule development,and various biotic and abiotic stresses.Fusion of both RPS28 and EIF1 promoters,with or without their first intron,with the reporter geneβ-GLUCURONIDASE(uidA)in transgenic soybean,resulted in high GUS activity in seedlings,seeds,and nodules.Fluorimetric GUS assays showed that the RPS28 promoter and the EIF1 promoter yielded high expression,comparable to the soybean Ubiquitin(GmUbi)promoter.RPS28 and EIF1 promoters were also highly expressed in Arabidopsis thaliana and Nicotiana benthamiana.Our results indicate the potential of RPS28 and EIF1 promoters to facilitate future genetic engineering and breeding to improve the quality and yield of soybean,as well as in a wide variety of other plant species.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 81001541
文摘This study investigated the mechanism underlying electroacupuncture therapy for vascular dementia through electroacupuncture at the acupoints of Baihui (DU20), Dazhui (DU14), and bilateral Shenshu (BL23) in a rat model of vascular dementia produced by bilateral middle cerebral artery occlusion. Morris water maze test showed that electroacupuncture improved the learning ability of vascular dementia rats. Western blot assay revealed that the expression of p70 ribosomal protein S6 kinase and ribosomal protein S6 in vascular dementia rats was significantly increased after electroacupuncture, compared with the model group that was not treated with acupuncture. The average escape latency was also shortened after electroacupuncture, and escape strategies in the spatial probe test improved from edge and random searches, to linear and trending swim pathways. The experimental findings indicate that electroacupuncture improves learning and memory ability by up-regulating expression of p70 ribosomal protein S6 kinase and ribosomal protein S6 in the hippocampus of vascular dementia rats.
基金Natural Science Funds for Young Scholar of Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences,China(No.2015YQN13)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province,China(ZR2015YL064)+2 种基金Qingdao Science and Technology Plan Basic Research Project,China(No.12-1-4-11-(1)-jch)China Agricultural Research System(No.CARS-13)Agricultural Scientific and Technological Innovation Project of Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences,China(No.CXGC2018E21)
文摘The ribosomal proteins are crucial for the maintenance of ribosomal translational efficiency and fidelity.In the study,we characterized the ribosomal protein S30(RPS30)gene from Arachis hypogaea that has been isolated through Genefishing analysis during defense responses to Ralstonia solanacearum.The cDNA of RPS 30 contained a 189 base pair(bp)open-reading frame encoding 62 amino acids.The genomic DNA consists of 272 bp containing two exons and one 83 bp intron.The RPS 30 mRNA transcript was mainly expressed in roots and leaves.The expression level of the RPS 30 mRNA transcripts was up-regulated sharply 6 h after bacterial challenge and was 12 times greater than that of the control group.The phylogenetic analysis for genes encoding proteins showed that RPS30 were conserved within dicotyledonous and monocotyledonous plants.d S extremely exceeded d N in all branches of the tree(d N/d S<1.0),indicating that functional constraint have acted on RPS 30 throughout evolution.
基金supported by a grant from National Natu-ral Sciences Foundation of China (No. 30570627).
文摘This study investigated the effect and mechanism of cell cycle reentry induced by 6-hydrodopamine (6-OHDA) in PC12 cells. By using neural differentiated PC12 cells treated with 6-OHDA, the apoptosis model of dopaminergic neurons was established. Cell viability was measured by MTT. Cell apoptosis and the distribution of cell cycle were assessed by flow cytometry. Western blot was used to detect the activation of extracellular regulator kinasel/2 (ERK1/2) pathway and the phosphorylation of retinoblastoma protein (RB). Our results showed that after PC12 cells were treated wtih 6-OHDA, the viability of PC12 cells was declined in a concentration-dependent manner. Flow cytornetry revealed that 6-OHDA could increase the apoptosis ratio of PC12 cells in a time-dependent manner. The percentage of ceils in G0/G1 phase of cell cycle was decreased and that in S phase and G2/M phase increased. Simultaneously, ERK1/2 pathway was activated and phosphorylated RB increased. It was concluded that 6-OHDA could induce cell cycle reentry of dopaminergic neurons through the activation of ERK1/2 pathway and RB phosphorylation. The aberrant cell cycle reentry contributes to the apoptosis of dopaminergic neurons.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFC2407405)National Natural Science Foundation of China(82060551,32160230)+2 种基金Natural Science foundation of Gansu Province(22JR5RA891,China)Gansu Provincial Health Industry Research Program(GSWSQH2021-001,China)Science and Technology Bureau Talent Innovation Program of Chengguan District(2019RCCX0038,China).
文摘Cholangiocarcinoma(CCA)is a bile duct malignancy with a dismal prognosis.This study systematically investigated the role of the ribosomal protein S6(RPS6)gene,which is dependent in CCA.We found that RPS6 upregulation in CCA tissues was correlated with a poor prognosis.Functional investigations have shown that alterations in RPS6 expression,both gain-and loss-of function could affect the proliferation of CCA cells.In xenograft tumor models,RPS6 overexpression enhances tumorigenicity,whereas RPS6 silencing reduces it.Integration analysis using RNA-seq and proteomics elucidated downstream signaling pathways of RPS6 depletion by affecting the cell cycle,especially DNA replication.Immunoprecipitation followed by mass spectrometry has identified numerous spliceosome complex proteins associated with RPS6.Transcriptomic profiling revealed that RPS6 affects numerous alternative splicing(AS)events,and combined with RNA immunoprecipitation sequencing,revealed that minichromosome maintenance complex component 7(MCM7)binds to RPS6,which regulates its AS and increases oncogenic activity in CCA.Targeting RPS6 with vivo phosphorodiamidate morpholino oligomer(V-PMO)significantly inhibited the growth of CCA cells,patient-derived organoids,and subcutaneous xenograft tumor.Taken together,the data demonstrate that RPS6 is an oncogenic regulator in CCA and that RPS6-V-PMO could be repositioned as a promising strategy for treating CCA.
文摘Objective To investigate the effect of interleukin-6(IL-6)on the human growth hormone(hGH)gene expression in a rat somatotropic pituitary cell line MtT/S.Methods The plasmids containing various lengths of hGH gene 5'-promoter fragments were constructed.Stably transfected MtT/S cells were created by cotransfecting the above plasmids and pcDNA3.1(+)with DMRIE-C transfection reagent.After the administration of these cells with IL-6 and/or various inhibitors of signaling transduction pathways,the luciferase activities in MtT/S cells lysis were assayed to demonstrate the effects of IL-6 on hGH gene promoter activity and possibly involved mechanism.Results The 103 U/mL IL-6 stimulated GH secretion and synthesis,and promoted the 5'-promoter activity of GH gene in stably transfected MtT/SGL cells with the action of 1.69 times above the control.Among inhibitors of signaling transduction pathways,mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase(MAPKK/MEK)inhibitor PD98059(40 μmol/L)and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK)inhibitor SB203580(5 μmol/L)completely blocked the stimulatory effect of IL-6.Western blot analysis further confirmed the activation of phosphorylated MEK and p38 MAPK in MtT/SGL cells.Neither over-expression of Pit-1 nor inhibition of Pit-1 expression affected IL-6 induction of hGH promoter activity.A series of deletion constructs of hGH promoter were created to identify the DNA sequence that mediated the effect of IL-6.The results showed that the stimulatory effect of IL-6 was abolished following deletion of the-196 to-132 bp fragment.Conclusions IL-6 promotes GH secretion and synthesis by rat MtT/S somatotroph cells.The stimulatory effect of IL-6 on hGH gene promoter appears to require the activation of MEK and p38 MAPK,and a fragment of promoter sequence that spans the-196 to-132 bp of the gene,but may be unlinked with Pit-1 protein.
文摘本课题组在前期研究中,从多头绒泡菌中分离到一个SR蛋白激酶基因psrpk,并将其编码蛋白命名为PSRPK(SR protein kinase ofPhysarum Polycephalum).为分离PSRPK相关蛋白基因以了解PSRPK的功能,构建了转化率为2×106转化子/3μg pGADT7-Rec、密度为5.35×108cells/mL、滴度为2.34×109cfu/mL的多头绒泡菌酵母双杂交AD库.以PSRPK为饵蛋白筛选该文库得到接合率为41.18%的杂交酵母,在SD/-Leu/-Trp/-Ade/-H is培养板上筛选获得1476个杂交克隆,其中,X-gal滤纸显色呈强蓝色的克隆有342个.对大于500 bp的67个克隆测序获得35个cDNA片段,其中编码Plasm in C、branched-chain am inoacid am inotransferase(BCAT)类似蛋白、MSF1类似蛋白、m ixed-linked glucanase precursor类似蛋白、FCY1p类似蛋白和40S ribosomal protein S2类似蛋白等7个cDNA片段在阳性杂交酵母克隆中出现多次,其余仅出现一次.在35个cDNA片段的编码序列中有15个具有同源蛋白,31个编码序列的丝氨酸含量大于或等于6%,符合激酶底物的组成特征.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81802840,81473217)Shanghai Natural Science Foundation(20ZR1430100)Shanghai High Level Local University Construction Project(PT21002).
文摘Background Ribosomal protein S6 kinase 1(S6K1)is a serine-threonine kinase that has two main isoforms:p70S6K(70-kDa isoform)and p85S6K(85-kDa isoform).p70S6K,with its upstream mammalian target of rapamycin(mTOR),has been shown to be involved in learning and memory and participate in the pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s dis-ease(AD).However,the function of p85S6K has long been neglected due to its high similarity to p70S6k.The role of p85S6K in learning and memory is still largely unknown.Methods We fractionated the postsynaptic densities to illustrate the differential distribution of p85S6K and p70S6K.Coimmunoprecipitation was performed to unveil interactions between p85S6K and the GluA1 subunit of AMPA receptor.The roles of p85S6K in synaptic targeting of GluA1 and learning and memory were evaluated by specific knockdown or overexpression of p85S6K followed by a broad range of methodologies including immunofluorescence,Western blot,in situ proximity ligation assay,morphological staining and behavioral examination.Further,the expression level of p85S6K was measured in brains from AD patients and AD model mice.Results p85S6K,but not p70S6K,was enriched in the postsynaptic densities.Moreover,knockdown of p85S6K resulted in defective spatial and recognition memory.In addition,p85S6K could interact with the GluA1 subunit of AMPA receptor through synapse-associated protein 97 and A-kinase anchoring protein 79/150.Mechanistic studies demonstrated that p85S6K could directly phosphorylate GluA1 at Ser845 and increase the amount of GluA1 in syn-apses,thus sustaining synaptic function and spine densities.Moreover,p85S6K was found to be specifically decreased in the synaptosomal compartment in the brains of AD patients and AD mice.Overexpression of p85S6K ameliorated the synaptic deficits and cognitive impairment in transgenic AD model mice.Conclusions These results strongly imply a significant role for p85S6K in maintaining synaptic and cognitive function by interacting with GluA1.The findings provide an insight into the rational targeting of p85S6K as a therapeutic potential for AD.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81403456,81473788a grant from the Hubei Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center of Preventive Treatment by Acupuncture and Moxibustion,No.HBPCIC-2016-003
文摘Defects in autophagy-mediated clearance of α-synuclein may be one of the key factors leading to progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. Moxibustion therapy for Parkinson’s disease has been shown to have a positive effect, but the underlying mechanism remains unknown. Based on this, we explored whether moxibustion could protect dopaminergic neurons by promoting autophagy mediated by mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), with subsequent elimination of α-syn. A Parkinson’s disease model was induced in rats by subcutaneous injection of rotenone at the back of their necks, and they received moxibustion at Zusanli (ST36), Guanyuan (CV4)and Fengfu (GV16), for 10 minutes at every point, once per day, for 14 consecutive days. Model rats without any treatment were used as a sham control. Compared with the Parkinson’s disease group, the moxibustion group showed significantly greater tyrosine hydroxylase immunoreactivity and expression of light chain 3-II protein in the substantia nigra, and their behavioral score, α-synuclein immunoreactivity,the expression of phosphorylated mTOR and phosphorylated ribosomal protein S6 kinase (p-p70S6K) in the substantia nigra were significantly lower. These results suggest that moxibustion can promote the autophagic clearance of α-syn and improve behavioral performance in Parkinson’s disease model rats. The protective mechanism may be associated with suppression of the mTOR/p70S6K pathway.
基金Supported by The National Research Foundation of Korea Grant,Funded by the Korea Government(MEST),No.2010-0001706,South Korea
文摘The adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and p70 ribosomal S6 kinase-1 pathway may serve as a key signaling flow that regulates energy metabolism; thus, this pathway becomes an attractive target for the treatment of liver diseases that result from metabolic derangements. In addition, AMPK emerges as a kinase that controls the redox-state and mitochondrial function, whose activity may be modulated by antioxidants. A close link exists between fuel metabolism and mitochondrial biogenesis. The relationship between fuel metabolism and cell survival strongly implies the existence of a shared signaling network, by which hepatocytes respond to challenges of external stimuli. The AMPK pathway may belong to this network. A series of drugs and therapeutic candidates enable hepatocytes to protect mitochondria from radical stress and increase cell viability, which may be associated with the activation of AMPK, liver kinase B1, and other molecules or components. Consequently, the components downstream of AMPK may contribute to stabilizing mitochondrial membrane potential for hepatocyte survival. In this review, we discuss the role of the AMPK pathway in hepatic energy metabolism and hepatocyte viability. This information may help identify ways to prevent and/or treat hepatic diseases caused by the metabolic syndrome. Moreover, clinical drugs and experimental therapeutic candidates that directly or indirectly modulate the AMPK pathway in distinct manners are discussed here with particular emphasis on their effects on fuel metabolism and mitochondrial function.
基金supported by Human Herpesvirus-6 Foundation and Istituto Pasteur Italia-Fondazione Cenci Bolognetti(to MC)
文摘Neurotropic herpesviruses have been associated with the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s disease,a common form of dementia that afflicts a large percentage of elderly individuals.Interestingly,among the neurotropic herpesviruses,herpes simplex virus-1,human herpesvirus-6A,and human herpesvirus-6B have been reported to infect several cell types present in the central nervous system and to dysregulate autophagy,a process required for homeostasis of cells,especially neurons.Indeed autophagosome accumulation,indicating an unbalance between autophagosome formation and autophagosome degradation,has been observed in neurons of Alzheimer’s disease patients and may play a role in the intracellular and extracellular accumulation of amyloidβand in the altered protein tau metabolism.Moreover,herpesvirus infection of central nervous system cells such as glia and microglia can increase the production of oxidant species through the alteration of mitochondrial dynamics and promote inflammation,another hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.This evidence suggests that it is worth further investigating the role of neurotropic herpesviruses,particularly human herpesvirus-6A/B,in the etiopathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease.
基金Supported by The National Institutes of Health,NO.DK080812
文摘Approximately 170 million people worldwide are chronically infected with hepatitis C virus(HCV).Chronic HCV infection is the leading cause for the development of liver fibrosis,cirrhosis,hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)and is the primary cause for liver transplantation in the western world.Insulin resistance is one of the pathological features in patients with HCV infection and often leads to development of typeⅡdiabetes.Insulin resistance plays an important role in the development of various complications associated with HCV infection.Recent evidence indicates that HCV associated insulin resistance may result in hepatic fibrosis,steatosis,HCC and resistance to anti-viral treatment.Thus,HCV associated insulin resistance is a therapeutic target at any stage of HCV infection.HCV modulates normal cellular gene expression and interferes with the insulin signaling pathway.Various mechanisms have been proposed in regard to HCV mediated insulin resistance,involving up regulation of inflammatory cytokines,like tumor necrosis factor-α,phosphorylation of insulin-receptor substrate-1,Akt,up-regulation of gluconeogenic genes like glucose 6 phosphatase,phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase 2,and accumulation of lipid droplets.In this review,we summarize the available information on how HCV infection interferes with insulin signaling pathways resulting in insulin resistance.
文摘A cDNA clone, pS4, has been isolated from a cDNA library prepared from rice anthers of about 1.0 mm in length. DNA sequence analysis and database search show that the cDNA encodes a protein which is highly homologous to eukaryotic 80S ribosomal protein subunit 4 (S4). Northern hybridization indicates that this gene expresses in all tissues analyzed although the expression level varies and it cannot be induced by mechanical wounding in leaves. Southern blot analysis demonstrates that this rice S4 gene is from a multigene
基金This work was supported by the German Research Foundation(DFG)and the Technical University of Munich(TUM)in the framework of the Open Access Publishing Program.
文摘Background:Alterations in the expression of human kallikrein-related peptidases(KLKs)have been described in patients with Alzheimer’s disease(AD).We elucidated the suitability of KLK6,KLK8 and KLK10 to distinguish AD from NC and explored associations with established AD biomarkers.Methods:KLK levels in cerebrospinal fluid(CSF),as determined by ELISA,were compared between 32 AD patients stratified to A/T/(N)system with evidence for amyloid pathology and of 23 normal controls with normal AD biomarkers.Associations between KLK levels and clinical severity,CSF and positron emission tomography(PET)based AD biomarkers were tested for.Results:Levels of KLK6 and KLK10 were significantly increased in AD.KLK6 differed significantly between AD A+/T+/N+and AD A+/T−/N+or NC with an AUC of 0.922.CSF pTau and tTau levels were significantly associated with KLK6 in AD.Conclusions:KLK6 deserves further investigations as a potential biomarker of Tau pathology in AD.
基金supported by the Science Technology Research Project of Higher Education of Ningxia Province(NGY2016125)the Open Project of Key Laboratory of Fertility Preservation and Maintenance,Ministry of Education(XY201518)。
文摘Objective:The aim is to study the effects of metformin on the expression of 70 kDa ribosomal protein S6 kinase(P70S6k),insulin receptor substrate 1(IRS-1),and IRS-1Ser307 phosphorylation in human luteinized granulosa cells.Methods:Granulosa cells in the experimental group were cultured in M199 medium containing 0.1 mmol/L metformin for 24 h and those in control group were cultured in M199 medium.The expression levels of P70S6k and IRS-1 mRNA were detected by reverse-transcriptiom polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR)and real-time PCR.P70S6k,IRS-1,p-ser307-IRS-1,and p-thr389-P70S6k protein expression levels were detected by immunofluorescence and western blotting.Results:P70S6k mRNA level was higher and IRS-1 was significantly lower in the experimental group than those in the control group.IRS-1 and p-ser307-IRS-1 were expressed in cell plasma,and P70S6k and p-thr389-P70S6k were expressed in cell nucleus.The results of Western blot analysis indicated that the expression levels of P70S6k,p-thr389-P70S6k,IRS-1,and p-ser307-IRS-1 proteins had significant difference between the experimental group and the control group.Compared to the control group,the relative intensity illustrated that the expression levels of P70S6K and p-thr389-P70S6k significantly increased in the experimental group;however,those of IRS-1 and p-ser307-IRS-1 proteins significantly decreased.Conclusion:Metformin can inhibit the P70S6k mRNA and protein expression levels in the granulosa cells and improve insulin sensitivity by regulating IRS-1 expression through Akt/P70S6k/IRS-1-dependent pathway.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundationof China(Grant No.31870257 and U21A20181 to X.W,Grant no.32170728 to H.W.)the National Key Research,and Development,Program(Grant No.2018YFE0112100 to X.W.)+1 种基金Excellent Youth Foundation of Henan Province(Grant No.222300420025 to H.W.)the 111 Project of China(Grant No.D16014).
文摘Native promoters that can drive high and stable transgene expression are important tools for modifying plant traits.Although several such promoters have been reported in soybean(Glycine max),few of them function at multiple growth and development stages and during nodule development.Here,we report that the promoters of 40S RIBOSOMAL PROTEIN SMALL SUBUNIT S28(RPS28)and EUKARYOTIC TRANSLATION INITIATION FACTOR 1(EIF1)are ideal for high expression of transgene.Through bioinformatic analysis,we determined that RPS28 and EIF1 were highly expressed during soybean growth and development,nodule development,and various biotic and abiotic stresses.Fusion of both RPS28 and EIF1 promoters,with or without their first intron,with the reporter geneβ-GLUCURONIDASE(uidA)in transgenic soybean,resulted in high GUS activity in seedlings,seeds,and nodules.Fluorimetric GUS assays showed that the RPS28 promoter and the EIF1 promoter yielded high expression,comparable to the soybean Ubiquitin(GmUbi)promoter.RPS28 and EIF1 promoters were also highly expressed in Arabidopsis thaliana and Nicotiana benthamiana.Our results indicate the potential of RPS28 and EIF1 promoters to facilitate future genetic engineering and breeding to improve the quality and yield of soybean,as well as in a wide variety of other plant species.