AAV mediated carboxyl terminus of Hsp70 interacting protein overexpression mitigates the cognitive and pathological phenotypes of APP/PS1 mice

The E3 ubiquitin ligase,carboxyl terminus of heat shock protein 70(Hsp70)interacting protein(CHIP),also functions as a co-chaperone and plays a crucial role in the protein quality control system.In this study,we aimed to investigate the neuroprotective effect of overexpressed CHIP on Alzheimer’s disease.We used an adeno-associated virus vector that can cross the blood-brain barrier to mediate CHIP overexpression in APP/PS1 mouse brain.CHIP overexpression significantly ameliorated the performance of APP/PS1 mice in the Morris water maze and nest building tests,reduced amyloid-βplaques,and decreased the expression of both amyloid-βand phosphorylated tau.CHIP also alleviated the concentration of microglia and astrocytes around plaques.In APP/PS1 mice of a younger age,CHIP overexpression promoted an increase in ADAM10 expression and inhibitedβ-site APP cleaving enzyme 1,insulin degrading enzyme,and neprilysin expression.Levels of HSP70 and HSP40,which have functional relevance to CHIP,were also increased.Single nuclei transcriptome sequencing in the hippocampus of CHIP overexpressed mice showed that the lysosomal pathway and oligodendrocyte-related biological processes were up-regulated,which may also reflect a potential mechanism for the neuroprotective effect of CHIP.Our research shows that CHIP effectively reduces the behavior and pathological manifestations of APP/PS1 mice.Indeed,overexpression of CHIP could be a beneficial approach for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

ANGPTL4 TSP-1及CyPA与脑卒中后癫痫患者认知功能的关系

目的探讨血管生成素样蛋白4(ANGPTL4)、凝血酶敏感蛋白-1(TSP-1)、亲环素A(CyPA与脑卒中后癫痫患者认知功能的关系。方法选取2021-01—2022-12河南大学第一附属医院神经内科收治的100例脑卒中后癫痫病例进行观察,按简易精神状态量表(MMSE)划分认知障碍标准将患者分为认知障碍组(50例)和认知正常组(50例),应用酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)检测2组患者的血清ANGPTL4、TSP-1、CyPA水平,MMSE量表测评2组患者的认知功能。结果与认知正常组比较,认知障碍组患者MMSE评分降低,ANGPTL4、TSP-1、CyPA水平升高(P<0.05);与轻度认知障碍患者比较,中度认知障碍患者血清ANGPTL4、TSP-1、CyPA水平升高(P<0.05);与中度认知障碍患者比较,重度认知障碍患者血清ANGPTL4、TSP-1、CyPA水平升高(P<0.05)。在脑卒中后癫痫患者中,血清ANGPTL4、TSP-1、Cy PA与MMSE评分各维度均呈负相关(P<0.05)。结论脑卒中后癫痫会降低MMSE评分,提高患者血清ANGPTL4、TSP-1、CyPA水平。ANGPTL4、TSP-1、CyPA水平越高,患者认知功能障碍越严重。

蠲痹汤含药血清调控线粒体自噬抑制白细胞介素1β诱导的关节软骨细胞损伤

背景:软骨细胞线粒体自噬的缺陷会引起细胞凋亡和基质消失等软骨细胞退行性病变的变化。目的:探讨蠲痹汤含药血清对白细胞介素1β诱导的大鼠膝关节软骨细胞炎症反应和凋亡的影响及可能作用机制。方法:50只雄性SD大鼠随机给予生理盐水、蠲痹汤低、中、高剂量(1.24,2.48,4.96 g/kg)、塞来昔布(阳性药物),连续灌胃2周后获得含药血清。①分离软骨细胞,将其随机分为对照组、白细胞介素1β组、蠲痹汤低、中、高剂量含药血清组及阳性药物血清组。CCK-8法检测细胞存活率、免疫荧光双染检测线粒体自噬水平、免疫荧光检测磷酸化腺苷酸激活蛋白激酶水平、Western blot检测PTEN诱导激酶1/Parkin通路相关蛋白和裂解的半胱氨酸蛋白酶蛋白3表达、ELISA检测炎症因子水平;②分别采用PTEN诱导激酶1 siRNA和Compound C进行干预,探究AMPK/PTEN诱导激酶1/Parkin通路在蠲痹汤含药血清调控线粒体自噬中的作用。结果与结论:①与对照组比较,白细胞介素1β组软骨细胞存活率、Ⅱ型胶原蛋白表达、磷酸化腺苷酸激活蛋白激酶、PTEN诱导激酶1、Parkin和微管相关蛋白1轻链3蛋白水平以及线粒体自噬水平明显降低(P<0.05),而裂解的半胱氨酸蛋白酶蛋白3蛋白水平、白细胞介素6、白细胞介素8和肿瘤坏死因子α水平显著升高(P<0.05);与白细胞介素1β组比较,蠲痹汤各剂量含药血清组和阳性药物血清组上述各项指标呈现相反的变化(P<0.05);②PTEN诱导激酶1 siRNA可显著抑制蠲痹汤含药血清对白细胞介素1β处理软骨细胞线粒体自噬的影响,降低蠲痹汤含药血清对白细胞介素1β诱导的软骨细胞炎症与凋亡的保护作用;Compound C逆转了蠲痹汤含药血清对白细胞介素1β处理软骨细胞中PTEN诱导激酶1/Parkin信号通路的影响。结论:蠲痹汤含药血清通过影响线粒体自噬水平来抑制软骨细胞炎症和凋亡,从而减轻白细胞介素1β诱导的软骨细胞退化,其机制可能与调控AMPK/PTEN诱导激酶1/Parkin通路有关。

三阴性乳腺癌中KIAA1522表达和作用研究

目的分析三阴乳腺癌(TNBC)中KIAA1522激活对Wnt信号通路及促进肿瘤细胞转移的机制影响。方法该研究于2021年1月至2022年10月进行,收集唐山市人民医院手术治疗的三阴乳腺癌36例,TNBC癌组织依据有淋巴结转移(转移组)和无淋巴结转移(未转移组)分为两组,采用蛋白质印迹法和实时荧光定量逆转录PCR(RT-qPCR)法分别检测各组KIAA1522、含IQ模序的GTP酶活化蛋白1(IQGAP1)、β连环素(β-catenin)的蛋白及mRNA相对表达水平,免疫共沉淀法检测KIAA1522、IQGAP1分别与β-catenin的相互作用情况。结果转移组中KIAA1522、IQGAP1、β-catenin蛋白相对表达量(0.37±0.05、0.28±0.02、1.50±0.08)均高于未转移组(0.27±0.05、0.25±0.05、1.05±0.02)(P<0.05)。转移组中KIAA1522、IQGAP-1 mRNA相对表达量(0.95±0.03、1.08±0.10)高于未转移组(0.73±0.05、0.99±0.12)(P<0.05),两者呈正相关关系(r=0.55,P<0.05),β-catenin mRNA在二组中的相对表达量差异无统计学意义。免疫共沉淀显示在TNBC癌组织中KIAA1522蛋白与β-catenin蛋白无相互作用,而IQGAP1蛋白与β-catenin蛋白相互共沉淀。结论KIAA1522激活Wnt信号通路,促进TNBC肿瘤细胞的转移,机制可能与上调IQGAP1 mRNA,过表达的IQGAP1促进β-catenin蛋白累积并结合成蛋白复合物有关。

血清NGF、VILIP-1水平与癫痫共患注意力缺陷多动障碍患儿认知功能的相关性分析

目的分析癫痫共患注意力缺陷多动障碍(ADHD)患儿血清神经生长因子(NGF)、视锥蛋白样蛋白-1(VILIP-1)水平及其与认知功能的相关性。方法选择2020年12月至2023年11月河北省儿童医院癫痫共患ADHD患儿95例作为癫痫+ADHD组,单纯癫痫患儿95例作为癫痫组,同一时期来河北省妇幼保健中心体检的健康儿童95例作为对照组。采用酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)检测血清NGF、VILIP-1水平;对癫痫+ADHD组、癫痫组患儿行联合型瑞文测验(CRT)、事件相关电位P300检测和韦氏儿童智力量表第四版(WISC-IV)检测;血清NGF、VILIP-1水平与癫痫共患ADHD患儿认知功能的相关性采用Spearman相关性分析。结果癫痫+ADHD组、癫痫组血清NGF、VILIP-1水平高于对照组(P<0.05);癫痫+ADHD组血清NGF、VILIP-1水平高于癫痫组(P<0.05)。癫痫+ADHD组类同比较、系列关系、比较推理、抽象推理、知觉辨别、智商数低于癫痫组(P<0.05)。癫痫+ADHD组P300潜伏期高于癫痫组,P300波幅低于癫痫组(P<0.05)。癫痫+ADHD组患儿言语理解、知觉推理、工作记忆、加工速度、总智商(FSIQ)均低于癫痫组(P<0.05)。血清NGF、VILIP-1水平与癫痫共患ADHD患儿类同比较、系列关系、比较推理、抽象推理、知觉辨别、智商数、P300波幅、言语理解、知觉推理、工作记忆、加工速度、FSIQ均呈负相关(P<0.05),与P300潜伏期呈正相关(P<0.05)。结论癫痫共患ADHD患儿血清NGF、VILIP-1水平升高,均与患儿认知功能相关。

多激酶抑制剂联合PD-1抑制剂在肝胆管结石合并胆管癌患者中的疗效与安全性研究

目的探讨酪氨酸激酶抑制剂(TKI)联合程序性死亡蛋白-1(PD-1)抑制剂在肝胆管结石合并胆管癌患者中的疗效与安全性。方法研究选取了2021年2月至2024年2月期间在南阳市中心医院接受治疗的81例肝胆管结石合并胆管癌患者,根据治疗方式分为观察组(TKI联合PD-1抑制剂治疗)39例和对照组(TKI单独治疗)42例。比较两组患者的一般资料(性别、年龄、病程、主要症状、肝功能分级、肿瘤分期及TKI使用情况)、疗效评估,以及不良反应发生情况,结果两组患者一般资料(性别比例、年龄、病程、主要症状、肝功能分级、肿瘤分期及TKI使用情况)比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。观察组患者的疾病控制率明显高于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05),但两组客观缓解率比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。两组患者的不良反应(肝功能异常、皮疹、血小板减少、恶心呕吐、免疫性肝损伤、中性粒细胞减少、白细胞减少)发生情况比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论TKI联合PD-1抑制剂在治疗肝胆管结石合并胆管癌患者中具有一定疗效,疾病控制率较优,且安全性较好,不会额外增加不良反应。

七氟醚可逆性下调糖尿病模型大鼠心肌生物钟蛋白BMAL1的表达

目的观察七氟醚(SEV)对糖尿病大鼠心肌生物钟基因芳香烃受体核转运样蛋白1(BMALl1)表达的影响,并探讨其变化规律。方法雄性SD大鼠60只,体质量200~250 g,将正常大鼠分为吸氧组(NC)、吸七氟醚组(SEV);常规建立糖尿病模型,建立成功后分为吸氧组(DM)、吸七氟醚组(DM+SEV),吸入时间5 h(n=15)。4组试验动物分别在停止麻醉后0、12和24 h处死,分离心肌组织。用Western blot测定生物钟基因BMAL1与其活化酶泛素特异性肽酶9X(USP9X)的表达;HE染色观察心肌组织病理特征以及免疫荧光共定位观察USP9X与BMAL1之间的相互关系。结果停止麻醉后0、12 h,与DM组比较,DM+SEV组BMAL1、USP9X表达均明显下调(P<0.05);停止麻醉后24 h,与DM组比较,DM+SEV组BMAL1、USP9X表达水平的变化差异无统计学意义。HE染色光镜下显示:DM+SEV组在停止麻醉后0、12 h时心肌组织纤维结构排列发生改变,且在停止麻醉后0 h时这种改变最为显著,但在24 h时心肌组织结构排列整齐。免疫荧光共定位结果显示:USP9X与BMAL1蛋白主要分布于心肌细胞质中,两者存在重叠部分。且受七氟醚影响,在停止麻醉后0、12 h两者重叠部分较少,而在24 h时两者重叠部分较多,接近于DM组。结论七氟醚可逆性改变糖尿病大鼠心肌生物钟基因BMAL1表达,该作用在停止麻醉后12 h仍然存在,而在停止麻醉后24 h该作用明显减弱。

In situ direct reprogramming of astrocytes to neurons via polypyrimidine tract-binding protein 1 knockdown in a mouse model of ischemic stroke

In situ direct reprogramming technology can directly convert endogenous glial cells into functional neurons in vivo for central nervous system repair. Polypyrimidine tract-binding protein 1(PTB) knockdown has been shown to reprogram astrocytes to functional neurons in situ. In this study, we used AAV-PHP.e B-GFAP-sh PTB to knockdown PTB in a mouse model of ischemic stroke induced by endothelin-1, and investigated the effects of GFAP-sh PTB-mediated direct reprogramming to neurons. Our results showed that in the mouse model of ischemic stroke, PTB knockdown effectively reprogrammed GFAP-positive cells to neurons in ischemic foci, restored neural tissue structure, reduced inflammatory response, and improved behavioral function. These findings validate the effectiveness of in situ transdifferentiation of astrocytes, and suggest that the approach may be a promising strategy for stroke treatment.

SF3B1/FOXM1/JUNB轴调控SOX21表达对宫颈癌细胞生物学行为的影响研究

目的分析剪接因子3B亚基1/叉头框转录因子M1/转录因子活化蛋白激酶B(SF3B1/FOXM1/JUNB)轴调控转录因子21抗体(SOX21)表达对宫颈癌细胞生物学行为的影响。方法选取2022年3月至2023年12月新疆医科大学附属肿瘤医院收治的50例宫颈癌患者的癌旁组织及癌组织作为研究对象,利用实时荧光定量PCR检测SF3B1、FOXM1、JUNB、SOX21表达;通过Transwell、细胞计数试剂8(CCK8)检测宫颈癌细胞生物学行为(增殖、迁移、侵袭);利用蛋白质印迹法测定SF3B1、FOXM1、JUNB、SOX21蛋白表达。结果与癌旁组织相比,宫颈癌组织JUNB表达低,FOXM1、SOX21、SF3B1表达高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);与si-NC组相比,si-SF3B1/FOXM1/JUNB组0 h OD450值高,侵袭细胞数、迁移细胞数、(24、48 h)OD450值、SF3B1、FOXM1、JUNB低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);与OE-NC组相比,OE-SOX21组迁移细胞数、(0、24、48 h)OD450值、SOX21、侵袭细胞数高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);与si-SF3B1/FOXM1/JUNB+OE-NC组相比,si-SF3B1/FOXM1/JUNB+OE-SOX21组SOX21、SF3B1、FOXM1、JUNB、(0、24、48 h)OD450值、侵袭细胞数、迁移细胞数高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论SF3B1/FOXM1/JUNB轴通过激活SOX21表达可促进宫颈癌细胞侵袭、增殖、迁移。

Polycytosine RNA-binding protein 1 regulates osteoblast function via a ferroptosis pathway in type 2 diabetic osteoporosis

BACKGROUND Recently,type 2 diabetic osteoporosis(T2DOP)has become a research hotspot for the complications of diabetes,but the specific mechanism of its occurrence and development remains unknown.Ferroptosis caused by iron overload is con-sidered an important cause of T2DOP.Polycytosine RNA-binding protein 1(PCBP1),an iron ion chaperone,is considered a protector of ferroptosis.AIM To investigate the existence of ferroptosis and specific role of PCBP1 in the development of type 2 diabetes.METHODS A cell counting kit-8 assay was used to detect changes in osteoblast viability under high glucose(HG)and/or ferroptosis inhibitors at different concentrations and times.Transmission electron microscopy was used to examine the morpho-logical changes in the mitochondria of osteoblasts under HG,and western blotting was used to detect the expression levels of PCBP1,ferritin,and the ferroptosis-related protein glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4).A lentivirus silenced and overex-pressed PCBP1.Western blotting was used to detect the expression levels of the osteoblast functional proteins osteoprotegerin(OPG)and osteocalcin(OCN),whereas flow cytometry was used to detect changes in reactive oxygen species(ROS)levels in each group.RESULTS Under HG,the viability of osteoblasts was considerably decreased,the number of mitochondria undergoing atrophy was considerably increased,PCBP1 and ferritin expression levels were increased,and GPX4 expression was decreased.Western blotting results demonstrated that infection with lentivirus overexpressing PCBP1,increased the expression levels of ferritin,GPX4,OPG,and OCN,compared with the HG group.Flow cytometry results showed a reduction in ROS,and an opposite result was obtained after silencing PCBP1.CONCLUSION PCBP1 may protect osteoblasts and reduce the harm caused by ferroptosis by promoting ferritin expression under a HG environment.Moreover,PCBP1 may be a potential therapeutic target for T2DOP.

Study on the expression of Runx3 and TGF-β_1 protein in the colonic tissue from rats with irritable bowel syndrome

Objective:To investigate the expression of Runx3 and TGF-β_1 protein in the colon from rats with irritable bowel syndrome(IBS).Methods:Rat model for IBS was established by intracolonic instillation with acetic acid and restraint stress methods,which was confirmed by determinating the visceral sensitivity of the animals,including abdominal withdrawal reflex (AWR) score and the electronic behavior of the abdomen wall.The rats were randomly assigned into three groups:IBS,group(restraint stress,n=25);IBS_2 group(both instillation with acetic acid and restraint stress,n=25) and Control group(n=16).The colonic tissue samples were collected for histological study and the expression of Runx3 and TGF-β_1 proteins were detected by immunohistochemistry.Meanwhile,the relationship of these two proteins was calculated. Results:Visceral hypersensitivity(AWR and abdominal electrical activity) was significantly enhanced in IBS,and IBS_2 groups than other groups.The colon tissue in all groups did not show any signs of inflammation.Furthermore,the expression of Runx3 and TGF-β_1 protein in the colon from all groups show no significant difference(P>0.05),with no remarkable relevancy between each other(P>0.05).Conclusions:The rat model for IBS was successfully established. We did not find any significant changes in the expression of Runx3 and TGF-β_1 protein in the colon tissue from IBS rats,suggesting that the quantitative changes may be not the way by which Runx3 and TGF-β_1 protein play their roles in IBS.The accurate roles of Runx3 and TGF-β_1 proteins in the pathogenesis of IBS remains to be further studied.

A novel secreted protein FgHrip1 from Fusarium graminearum triggers immune responses in plants

Fusarium graminearum,the primary pathogenic fungus responsible for Fusarium head blight(FHB)in wheat,secretes abundant chemical compounds that interact with host plants.In this study,a secreted protein FgHrip1,isolated from the culture filtrate of F.graminearum,was found to induce typical cell death in tobacco.The FgHrip1 gene was then cloned and expressed in Escherichia coli.Further bioassay analysis showed that the recombinant FgHrip1 induced early defense induction events,such as reactive oxygen species(ROS)production,callose deposition,and up-regulation of defense-related genes in tobacco.Furthermore,FgHrip1 significantly enhanced immunity in tobacco seedlings against Pseudomonas syringae pv.tabaci 6605(Pst.6605)and tobacco mosaic virus(TMV).FgHrip1-treated wheat spikes also exhibited defense-related transcript accumulation and developed immunity against FHB infection.Whereas the expression of FgHrip1 was induced during the infection process,the deletion of the gene impaired the virulence of F.graminearum.Our results suggest that FgHrip1triggers immunity and induces disease resistance in tobacco and wheat,thereby providing new insight into strategy for biocontrol of FHB.

Barley Protein LFBEP-C1 from Lactiplantibacillus plantarum dy-1 Fermented Barley Extracts by Inhibiting Lipid Accumulation in a Caenorhabditis elegans Model

Objective This study aimed to investigate the lipid-lowering activity of LFBEP-C1 in high glucose-fed Caenorhabditis elegans(C.elegans).Methods In this study,the fermented barley protein LFBEP-C1 was prepared and tested for its potential anti-obesity effects on C.elegans.The worms were fed Escherichia coli OP50(E.coli OP50),glucose,and different concentrations of LFBEP-C1.Body size,lifespan,movement,triglyceride content,and gene expression were analyzed.The results were analyzed using ANOVA and Tukey's multiple comparison test.Results Compared with the model group,the head-swing frequency of C.elegans in the group of LFBEP-C1 at 20μg/mL increased by 33.88%,and the body-bending frequency increased by 27.09%.This indicated that LFBEP-C1 improved the locomotive ability of C.elegans.The average lifespan of C.elegans reached 13.55 days,and the body length and width of the C.elegans decreased after LFBEP-C1 intake.Additionally,LFBEP-C1 reduced the content of lipid accumulation and triglyceride levels.The expression levels of sbp-1,daf-2,and mdt-15 significantly decreased,while those of daf-16,tph-1,mod-1,and ser-4 significantly increased after LFBEP-C1 intake.Changes in these genes explain the signaling pathways that regulate lipid metabolism.Conclusion LFBEP-C1 significantly reduced lipid deposition in C.elegans fed a high-glucose diet and alleviated the adverse effects of a high-glucose diet on the development,lifespan,and exercise behavior of C.elegans.In addition,LFBEP-C1 regulated lipid metabolism mainly by mediating the expression of genes in the sterol regulatory element-binding protein,insulin,and 5-hydroxytryptamine signaling pathways.

Mepiquat chloride increases the Cry1Ac protein content of Bt cotton under high temperature and drought stress by regulating carbon and amino acid metabolism

The effects of mepiquat chloride(DPC)on the Cry1Ac protein content in Bacillus thuringiensis(Bt)cotton boll shells under high temperature and drought stress were investigated to provide a theoretical reference for Bt cotton breeding and high-yield and-efficiency cotton cultivation.This study was conducted using Bt cotton cultivar‘Sikang 3'during the 2020 and 2021 growing seasons at Yangzhou University Farm,Yangzhou,Jiangsu Province,China.Potted cotton plants were exposed to high temperature and drought stress,and sprayed with either 20 mg L^(-1)DPC or water(CK).Seven days after treatment,the Cry1Ac protein content,α-ketoglutarate content,pyruvic acid content,glutamate synthase activity,glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase activity,soluble protein content,and amino acid content were measured,and transcriptome sequencing was performed.DESeq was used for differential gene analysis.Under the DPC treatment,the Cry1Ac protein content increased by 4.7-11.9% compared to CK.Theα-ketoglutarate content,pyruvic acid content,glutamate synthase activity,glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase activity,soluble protein content,and amino acid content all increased.Transcriptome analysis revealed 7,542 upregulated genes and 10,449 downregulated genes for DPC vs.CK.Gene ontology(GO)and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Gene and Genomes(KEGG)analyses showed that the differentially expressed genes were mainly involved in biological processes,such as carbon and amino acid metabolism.For example,genes encoding 6-phosphofructokinase,pyruvate kinase,glutamic pyruvate transaminase,pyruvate dehydrogenase,citrate synthase,isocitrate dehydrogenase,2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase,glutamate synthase,1-pyrroline-5-carboxylate dehydrogenase,glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase,amino-acid N-acetyltransferase,and acetylornithine deacetylase were all significantly upregulated.The DPC treatment increased pyruvate,α-ketoglutarate,and oxaloacetate by increasing the operational rate of the glycolytic pathway of the citric acid cycle.It also significantly upregulated the genes encoding glutamate synthase,pyrrolidine-5-carboxylic acid dehydrogenase,glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase,and N-acetylglutamate synthetase,while it downregulated the genes encoding glutamine synthetase.Therefore,the synthesis of aspartic acid,glutamic acid,pyruvate,and arginine increased after treatment with DPC,and the Cry1Ac protein content was increased by regulating carbon and amino acid metabolism.

Roles of the tumor microenvironment in the resistance to programmed cell death protein 1 inhibitors in patients with gastric cancer

Despite the continuous developments and advancements in the treatment of gastric cancer(GC),which is one of the most prevalent types of cancer in China,the overall survival is still poor for most patients with advanced GC.In recent years,with the progress in tumor immunology research,attention has shifted toward immunotherapy as a therapeutic approach for GC.Programmed cell death protein 1(PD-1)inhibitors,as novel immunosuppressive medications,have been widely utilized in the treatment of GC.However,many patients are still resistant to PD-1 inhibitors and experience recurrence in the advanced stages of PD-1 immunotherapy.To reduce the occurrence of drug resistance and recurrence in GC patients receiving PD-1 immunotherapy,to maximize the clinical activity of immunosuppressive drugs,and to elicit a lasting immune response,it is essential to research the tumor microenvironment mechanisms leading to PD-1 inhibitor resistance in GC patients.This article reviews the progress in studying the factors influencing the resistance to PD-1 inhibitors in the GC tumor microenvironment,aiming to provide insights and a basis for reducing resistance to PD-1 inhibitors for GC patients in the future.

Terpene extract from the stem of Celastrus orbiculatus inhibits actin cytoskeleton remodelling in gastric cancer cells by regulating the protein interaction between PTBP1 and ACTN4

Adjuvant chemoradiotherapy,molecular targeted therapy,and immunotherapy are frequently employed to extend the survival of patients with advanced gastric cancer(GC).However,most of these treatments have toxic side effects,drug resistance,and limited improvements in survival and quality of life.Therefore,it is crucial to discover and develop new medications targeting GC that are highly effective and have minimal toxicity.In previous studies,the total terpene extract from the stem of Celastrus orbiculatus demonstrated anti-GC activity;however,the specific mechanism was unclear.Our research utilising coimmunoprecipitation-mass spectrometry(Co-IP-MS),polypyrimidine tract binding protein 1(ptbp1)clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat-associated protein 9(Cas9)-knockout(KO)mouse model,tissue microarray,and functional experiments suggests that alpha actinin-4(ACTN4)could be a significant biomarker of GC.PTBP1 influences actin cytoskeleton restructuring in GC cells by interacting with ACTN4.Celastrus orbiculatus stem extract(COE)may directly target ACTN4 and affect the interaction between PTBP1 and ACTN4,thereby exerting anti-GC effects.

Construction of a Yeast Hybrid Library and Identification of Proteins Regulating CaABI3/VP1-1 Expression in Capsicum annuum var.conoides

Hot pepper(Capsicum annuum var.conoides)is a significant vegetable that is widely cultivated around the world.Currently,global climate change has caused frequent severe weather events,and waterlogging stress harms the pepper industry by affecting the planting period,growth conditions,and disease susceptibility.The gene CaABI3/VP1-1 could improve pepper waterlogging tolerance.In order to explore the upstream regulatory mechanism of CaABI3/VP1-1,a high-quality standardized yeast hybrid library was successfully constructed for yeast one-,two-,and threehybrid screening using pepper‘ZHC2’as the experimental material,with a library recombinant efficiency of up to 100%.The length of inserted fragments varied from 650 to 5000 bp,the library titer was 5.18×10^(6)colony-forming units(CFU)·mL-1,and the library capacity was 1.04×10^(7)CFU of cDNA inserts.The recombinant bait plasmid was used to successfully identify 78 different proteins through the yeast one-hybrid system,including one transcription factor within the ethylene-responsive factor family and the other within the growth-regulating factor family.The interaction happened between LOC124895848 and CaABI3/VP1-1 promoter by point-to-point yeast one-hybrid experiment.The expression level of the 12 selected protein-coding genes was then evaluated by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction.Results indicated the protein coding genes showed different responses to waterlogging stress and that the activity of the CaABI3/VP1-1 promoter could be inhibited or activated by up-regulating or down-regulating gene expression,respectively.The identification of these proteins interacting with the promoter provides a new perspective for understanding the gene regulatory network of hot pepper operating under waterlogging stress and provides theoretical support for further analysis of the complex regulatory relationship between transcription factors and promoters.

Low Selenium and Low Protein Exacerbate Myocardial Damage in Keshan Disease by Affecting the PINK1/Parkin-mediated Mitochondrial Autophagy Pathway

Objective Keshan disease(KD)is a myocardial mitochondrial disease closely related to insufficient selenium(Se)and protein intake.PTEN induced putative kinase 1(PINK1)/Parkin mediated mitochondrial autophagy regulates various physiological and pathological processes in the body.This study aimed to elucidate the relationship between PINK1/Parkin-regulated mitochondrial autophagy and KD-related myocardial injury.Methods A low Se and low protein animal model was established.One hundred Wistar rats were randomly divided into 5 groups(control group,low Se group,low protein group,low Se+low protein group,and corn from KD area group).The JC-1 method was used to detect the mitochondrial membrane potential(MMP).ELISA was used to detect serum creatine kinase MB(CK-MB),cardiac troponin I(cTnI),and mitochondrial-glutamicoxalacetic transaminase(M-GOT)levels.RT-PCR and Western blot analysis were used to detect the expression of PINK1,Parkin,sequestome 1(P62),and microtubule-associated proteins1A/1B light chain 3B(MAP1LC3B).Results The MMP was significantly decreased and the activity of CK-MB,cTnI,and M-GOT significantly increased in each experimental group(low Se group,low protein group,low Se+low protein group and corn from KD area group)compared with the control group(P<0.05 for all).The mRNA and protein expression levels of PINK1,Parkin and MAP1LC3B were profoundly increased,and those of P62 markedly decreased in the experimental groups compared with the control group(P<0.05 for all).Conclusion Low Se and low protein levels exacerbate myocardial damage in KD by affecting the PINK1/Parkin-mediated mitochondrial autophagy pathway.

Potential of ginsenoside Rg1 to treat aplastic anemia via mitogen activated protein kinase pathway in cyclophosphamide-induced myelosuppression mouse model

Aplastic anemia(AA)is a rare but serious condition in which the bone marrow fails to produce sufficient new blood cells,leading to fatigue,increased susceptibility to infection,and uncontrolled bleeding.In this editorial,we review and comment on an article by Wang et al published in 2024.This study aimed to evaluate the potential therapeutic benefits of ginsenoside Rg1 in AA,focusing on its protective effects and uncovering the underlying mechanisms.Cyclophosphamide(CTX)administration caused substantial damage to the structural integrity of the bone marrow and decreased the number of hematopoietic stem cells,thereby establishing an AA model.Compared with the AA group,ginsenoside Rg1 alleviated the effects of CTX by reducing apoptosis and inflammatory factors.Mechanistically,treatment with ginsenoside Rg1 significantly mitigated myelosuppression in mice by inhibiting the mitogen activated protein kinase signaling pathway.Thus,this study indicates that ginsenoside Rg1 could be effective in treating AA by reducing myelosuppression,primarily through its influence on the mitogen activated protein kinase signaling pathway.We expect that our review and comments will provide valuable insights for the scientific community related to this research and enhance the overall clarity of this article.

Colonic expression of Runx3 protein and TGF-β_1 and their correlation in patients with irritable bowel syndrome

Objective:To investigate the role of Runx3 protein and TGF-β_1 in the pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome(IBS),as well as the correlation of these two proteins.Methods:Colonic tissue was collected from patients with IBS and normal persons.The colonic expression of Runx3 protein and TGF-β_1 was detected with immunohislochemistry method.Semi-quantitative analysis was used to evaluate the staining degree of these two proteins.Results:Compared with their counterparts,patients with IBS did not show any changes in the colonic expression of Runx3 protein and TGF-β_1(P>0.05).Interestingly,there was a significant correlation between Runx3 protein and TGF-β_1 in patients with IBS(P<0.05).Conclusions:The role of Runx3 protein and TGF-β_1 in the pathogenesis of IBS remains to be further studied.