泛素特异性蛋白酶25(ubiquttin specific protease 25,USP25)能够通过水解靶蛋白上的泛素维持蛋白质稳态。有研究表明,唐氏综合征患者可能由于USP25过表达而影响学习记忆功能。高原环境由于缺氧对机体学习记忆有明显损伤,但是USP25是否...泛素特异性蛋白酶25(ubiquttin specific protease 25,USP25)能够通过水解靶蛋白上的泛素维持蛋白质稳态。有研究表明,唐氏综合征患者可能由于USP25过表达而影响学习记忆功能。高原环境由于缺氧对机体学习记忆有明显损伤,但是USP25是否参与该过程尚不清楚。本研究通过低压氧舱模拟高原缺氧环境,发现和平原环境相比,高原环境中Usp25基因敲除小鼠和野生型小鼠的学习记忆均减弱,但高原Usp25基因敲除小鼠在行为学和免疫组化实验中的表现优于高原野生型小鼠。表明Usp25基因敲除在一定程度上逆转了高原缺氧性学习记忆的减退,本研究为高原缺氧性疾病中学习与记忆减退的预防和治疗提供了新的思路。展开更多
Objective Obesity-induced kidney injury contributes to the development of diabetic nephropathy(DN).Here,we identified the functions of ubiquitin-specific peptidase 19(USP19)in HK-2 cells exposed to a combination of hi...Objective Obesity-induced kidney injury contributes to the development of diabetic nephropathy(DN).Here,we identified the functions of ubiquitin-specific peptidase 19(USP19)in HK-2 cells exposed to a combination of high glucose(HG)and free fatty acid(FFA)and determined its association with TGF-beta-activated kinase 1(TAK1).Methods HK-2 cells were exposed to a combination of HG and FFA.USP19 mRNA expression was detected by quantitative RT-PCR(qRT-PCR),and protein analysis was performed by immunoblotting(IB).Cell growth was assessed by Cell Counting Kit-8(CCK-8)viability and 5-ethynyl-2′-deoxyuridine(EdU)proliferation assays.Cell cycle distribution and apoptosis were detected by flow cytometry.The USP19/TAK1 interaction and ubiquitinated TAK1 levels were assayed by coimmunoprecipitation(Co-IP)assays and IB.Results In HG+FFA-challenged HK-2 cells,USP19 was highly expressed.USP19 knockdown attenuated HG+FFA-triggered growth inhibition and apoptosis promotion in HK-2 cells.Moreover,USP19 knockdown alleviated HG+FFA-mediated PTEN-induced putative kinase 1(PINK1)/Parkin pathway inactivation and increased mitochondrial reactive oxygen species(ROS)generation in HK-2 cells.Mechanistically,USP19 stabilized the TAK1 protein through deubiquitination.Importantly,increased TAK1 expression reversed the USP19 knockdown-mediated phenotypic changes and PINK1/Parkin pathway activation in HG+FFA-challenged HK-2 cells.Conclusion The findings revealed that USP19 plays a crucial role in promoting HK-2 cell dysfunction induced by combined stimulation with HG and FFAs by stabilizing TAK1,providing a potential therapeutic strategy for combating DN.展开更多
目的筛选影响胆固醇调节元件结合蛋白1a(cholesterol regulatory element binding protein,SREBP1a)蛋白稳定性的去泛素化酶,并探索其调控机制。方法通过去泛素化酶库筛选显著影响SREBP1a表达的去泛素化酶,免疫蛋白印记实验和实时荧光定...目的筛选影响胆固醇调节元件结合蛋白1a(cholesterol regulatory element binding protein,SREBP1a)蛋白稳定性的去泛素化酶,并探索其调控机制。方法通过去泛素化酶库筛选显著影响SREBP1a表达的去泛素化酶,免疫蛋白印记实验和实时荧光定量PCR(qRT-PCR)评估去泛素化酶对SREBP1a以及升脂基因表达的影响;通过红色荧光蛋白标记人源低密度脂蛋白(human Dil-low density lipoprotein,Human Dil-LDL)摄取和油红O染色等实验技术检测细胞摄取低密度脂蛋白(LDL)和脂质沉积情况。结果去泛素化酶库筛选发现泛素特异肽酶37(ubiquitin specific peptidase 37,USP37)可显著增加肝细胞SREBP1a蛋白表达水平,促进胆固醇摄取及脂质沉积。USP37基因敲除可显著降低SREBP1a蛋白表达水平,抑制升脂基因表达及脂质沉积。结论去泛素化酶USP37通过稳定SREBP1a蛋白表达,促进胆固醇摄取及脂质沉积,揭示了SREBP1a翻译后调控的新模式。展开更多
文摘泛素特异性蛋白酶25(ubiquttin specific protease 25,USP25)能够通过水解靶蛋白上的泛素维持蛋白质稳态。有研究表明,唐氏综合征患者可能由于USP25过表达而影响学习记忆功能。高原环境由于缺氧对机体学习记忆有明显损伤,但是USP25是否参与该过程尚不清楚。本研究通过低压氧舱模拟高原缺氧环境,发现和平原环境相比,高原环境中Usp25基因敲除小鼠和野生型小鼠的学习记忆均减弱,但高原Usp25基因敲除小鼠在行为学和免疫组化实验中的表现优于高原野生型小鼠。表明Usp25基因敲除在一定程度上逆转了高原缺氧性学习记忆的减退,本研究为高原缺氧性疾病中学习与记忆减退的预防和治疗提供了新的思路。
基金supported by Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(No.2023-JC-YB-743 and No.2021JQ-905).
文摘Objective Obesity-induced kidney injury contributes to the development of diabetic nephropathy(DN).Here,we identified the functions of ubiquitin-specific peptidase 19(USP19)in HK-2 cells exposed to a combination of high glucose(HG)and free fatty acid(FFA)and determined its association with TGF-beta-activated kinase 1(TAK1).Methods HK-2 cells were exposed to a combination of HG and FFA.USP19 mRNA expression was detected by quantitative RT-PCR(qRT-PCR),and protein analysis was performed by immunoblotting(IB).Cell growth was assessed by Cell Counting Kit-8(CCK-8)viability and 5-ethynyl-2′-deoxyuridine(EdU)proliferation assays.Cell cycle distribution and apoptosis were detected by flow cytometry.The USP19/TAK1 interaction and ubiquitinated TAK1 levels were assayed by coimmunoprecipitation(Co-IP)assays and IB.Results In HG+FFA-challenged HK-2 cells,USP19 was highly expressed.USP19 knockdown attenuated HG+FFA-triggered growth inhibition and apoptosis promotion in HK-2 cells.Moreover,USP19 knockdown alleviated HG+FFA-mediated PTEN-induced putative kinase 1(PINK1)/Parkin pathway inactivation and increased mitochondrial reactive oxygen species(ROS)generation in HK-2 cells.Mechanistically,USP19 stabilized the TAK1 protein through deubiquitination.Importantly,increased TAK1 expression reversed the USP19 knockdown-mediated phenotypic changes and PINK1/Parkin pathway activation in HG+FFA-challenged HK-2 cells.Conclusion The findings revealed that USP19 plays a crucial role in promoting HK-2 cell dysfunction induced by combined stimulation with HG and FFAs by stabilizing TAK1,providing a potential therapeutic strategy for combating DN.
文摘目的筛选影响胆固醇调节元件结合蛋白1a(cholesterol regulatory element binding protein,SREBP1a)蛋白稳定性的去泛素化酶,并探索其调控机制。方法通过去泛素化酶库筛选显著影响SREBP1a表达的去泛素化酶,免疫蛋白印记实验和实时荧光定量PCR(qRT-PCR)评估去泛素化酶对SREBP1a以及升脂基因表达的影响;通过红色荧光蛋白标记人源低密度脂蛋白(human Dil-low density lipoprotein,Human Dil-LDL)摄取和油红O染色等实验技术检测细胞摄取低密度脂蛋白(LDL)和脂质沉积情况。结果去泛素化酶库筛选发现泛素特异肽酶37(ubiquitin specific peptidase 37,USP37)可显著增加肝细胞SREBP1a蛋白表达水平,促进胆固醇摄取及脂质沉积。USP37基因敲除可显著降低SREBP1a蛋白表达水平,抑制升脂基因表达及脂质沉积。结论去泛素化酶USP37通过稳定SREBP1a蛋白表达,促进胆固醇摄取及脂质沉积,揭示了SREBP1a翻译后调控的新模式。
