Uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2) is a proton transporter located in the inner mitochondrial membrane, and inhibits the formation of adenosine triphosphate and reactive oxygen species by uncoupling oxidative phosphorylation...Uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2) is a proton transporter located in the inner mitochondrial membrane, and inhibits the formation of adenosine triphosphate and reactive oxygen species by uncoupling oxidative phosphorylation. To provide a theoretical basis for the role of SiUCP2 in lipid metabolism, a 2 341-bp full-length cDNA of SiUCP2 from sea urchin Strongylocentrotus intermedius , which encodes 323 amino acids (predicted MW 36.11 kDa) was obtained, and the structure and function of the SiUCP2 gene and its expression at the mRNA and protein level were studied. SiUCP2 had high homology with UCP2 of other species. Expression of SiUCP2 was detected in the order of tube feet > gonads > coelomocytes > intestines. The expression level was the highest in prismatic larvae and lowest in the two-cell stage. Moreover, using in-situ hybridization, we found that SiUCP2 protein was expressed in the gonads and intestine. This study provided a theoretical basis for subsequent studies on the role of SiUCP2 and its regulatory mechanism in lipid metabolism, and for the improvement of gonad quality to obtain a higher economic value from sea urchins.展开更多
The 185/333 gene family involved in the immune response of sea urchin.One 185/333 c DNA was isolated from Strongylocentrotus intermedius,and named as Si185/333-1.Its full-length c DNA was 1246 bp in length with a 906 ...The 185/333 gene family involved in the immune response of sea urchin.One 185/333 c DNA was isolated from Strongylocentrotus intermedius,and named as Si185/333-1.Its full-length c DNA was 1246 bp in length with a 906 bp open reading frame encoding a protein of 301 aa.The molecular weight of the deduced protein was approximately 33.1 k D with an estimated PI of p H 6.26.Si185/333-1 had high identities(70%–86%) to most of Sp185/333.An extraordinary identity of 92% was found between Si185/333-1 and Sp185/333 C5 alpha(ABR22474).Moderate identities(63%–64%) were displayed between Si185/333-1 and He185/333.Si185/333-1 had similar structure to Sp185/333.A signal-peptide,a gly-rich region and a his-rich region were found in its secondary structure.RGD motif was found in gly-rich region at position 116–118aa.There was no transmembrane region in Si185/333-1.The element pattern of Si185/333-1 is different from any available pattern that identified in Sp185/333.Si185/333-1 clustered together with pattern C Sp185/333 in phylogenetic tree.The Si185/333-1 m RNA could be detected in tissues including peristomial membrane,coelomocytes,muscle of Aristotles lantern,gut and tube feet,with the highest expression level detected in peristomial membrane and a relatively low expression in ovary and testis.The temporal expression of Si185/333-1 in peristomial membrane and coelomocytes were up-regulated after bacterial,β-D-glucan and ds RNA challenges,reaching the maximum at 12 h post-stimulation.The up-regulation was more obvious in coelomocytes,and bacterial challenge triggered the highest response.These results proved that 185/333-1 gene was involved in the immune defense of S.intermedius,while more studies were necessary for its function in S.intermedius immunity.展开更多
Peroxisome proliferators-activated receptor gamma(PPARγ) plays important regulatory roles in adipocyte differentiation. In this study, we cloned the full-length sequence of the PPARγ gene and analyzed its expression...Peroxisome proliferators-activated receptor gamma(PPARγ) plays important regulatory roles in adipocyte differentiation. In this study, we cloned the full-length sequence of the PPARγ gene and analyzed its expression profile in different developmental stages and tissues of Strongylocentrotus intermedius. The full-length cDNA of PPARγ contains 2286 base pairs(bp) with a putative open reading frame of 1755 bp, and the gene encodes encoding a polypeptide of 584 amino acid residues. The predicted molecular mass of the protein is 67.27 kDa, and its theoretical isoelectric point(pI) is 10.07. The protein contains conserved motifs, including an RRM(RNA recognition motif) domain. PPARγ expression with the highest level was observed in the gonad, and the lowest was observed in the tube feet of S. intermedius. Time-course expression measurements at different developmental stages showed that the highest expression level of PPARγ is in the eggs and its weakest expression level is in the 32-cells stage. Knock-down of PPARγ by specific siRNA revealed that UCP2 expression is significantly decreased in the gonads and intestines 48 h post-transfection, indicating that the UCP2 is a downstream target gene of PPARγ.This finding suggests that PPARγ and UCP2 have positive regulatory effects in regulating adipocyte differentiation. Changes in fatty acid levels in the gonads before and after PPARγ interference were assessed, and decreased C18:2(trans, n-6) and C20:3(n-6) levels were observed 48 h after siRNA transfection. The results showed the function of PPARγ in fatty acid anabolism, The data are helpful to improve the current understanding of the fatty acid synthesis pathways and regulatory mechanisms in S. intermedius. They also provide an experimental basis for improving fatty acid synthesis in sea urchins, which is important for cultivating sea urchins with high nutritional value.展开更多
We carried out a general survey of current situations of P.intermedius S.Y.Chen.Results show that P.intermedius S.Y.Chen is distributed in Dongkeng Township,Jingnan Township and Yanxi Township.It covers an area of 262...We carried out a general survey of current situations of P.intermedius S.Y.Chen.Results show that P.intermedius S.Y.Chen is distributed in Dongkeng Township,Jingnan Township and Yanxi Township.It covers an area of 262.51 hm2.The distribution areas are narrow and limited.What's worse,it suffers from serious destruction and has been withered in large areas.Besides,according to current introduction test,it is difficult to survive in other places.In accordance with Exploring the Criteria for Endangered Categories of Bamboo Species from China put forward by Ma Naixun et al from the Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry of Chinese Academy of Forestry(RISFCAF),we propose incorporating P.intermedius S.Y.Chen into vulnerable species for protection.展开更多
A 40-year-old woman without any clinical history was admitted for fever and discomfort in her right upper abdomen for 2 weeks.She denied headaches,recent travel,recent dental procedures,and recreational drug use.She w...A 40-year-old woman without any clinical history was admitted for fever and discomfort in her right upper abdomen for 2 weeks.She denied headaches,recent travel,recent dental procedures,and recreational drug use.She was noted to have dental caries.Physical examination revealed tenderness in the right upper abdomen and percussion pain in the hepatic area.The white cell count was 15.7×10^(9)/L,with 83.1%neutrophils.Abdominal plain computed tomography(CT)revealed that the liver was full of multiple low-density cysts.Enhanced CT revealed no enhancement of the central necrotic areas but revealed uneven enhancement of the cystic walls(yellow arrows)and edema of the surrounding liver parenchyma(Figure 1A).展开更多
基金Supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2018YFD0901601)Chinese Outstanding Talents in Agricultural Sciences(for Yaqing CHANG)。
文摘Uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2) is a proton transporter located in the inner mitochondrial membrane, and inhibits the formation of adenosine triphosphate and reactive oxygen species by uncoupling oxidative phosphorylation. To provide a theoretical basis for the role of SiUCP2 in lipid metabolism, a 2 341-bp full-length cDNA of SiUCP2 from sea urchin Strongylocentrotus intermedius , which encodes 323 amino acids (predicted MW 36.11 kDa) was obtained, and the structure and function of the SiUCP2 gene and its expression at the mRNA and protein level were studied. SiUCP2 had high homology with UCP2 of other species. Expression of SiUCP2 was detected in the order of tube feet > gonads > coelomocytes > intestines. The expression level was the highest in prismatic larvae and lowest in the two-cell stage. Moreover, using in-situ hybridization, we found that SiUCP2 protein was expressed in the gonads and intestine. This study provided a theoretical basis for subsequent studies on the role of SiUCP2 and its regulatory mechanism in lipid metabolism, and for the improvement of gonad quality to obtain a higher economic value from sea urchins.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (31402275)National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (863 Program) (2012AA100812)+1 种基金Marine Public Welfare Projects of China (201405003)Supported by Program for Liaoning Excellent Young Scholar in University (LJQ2015016)
文摘The 185/333 gene family involved in the immune response of sea urchin.One 185/333 c DNA was isolated from Strongylocentrotus intermedius,and named as Si185/333-1.Its full-length c DNA was 1246 bp in length with a 906 bp open reading frame encoding a protein of 301 aa.The molecular weight of the deduced protein was approximately 33.1 k D with an estimated PI of p H 6.26.Si185/333-1 had high identities(70%–86%) to most of Sp185/333.An extraordinary identity of 92% was found between Si185/333-1 and Sp185/333 C5 alpha(ABR22474).Moderate identities(63%–64%) were displayed between Si185/333-1 and He185/333.Si185/333-1 had similar structure to Sp185/333.A signal-peptide,a gly-rich region and a his-rich region were found in its secondary structure.RGD motif was found in gly-rich region at position 116–118aa.There was no transmembrane region in Si185/333-1.The element pattern of Si185/333-1 is different from any available pattern that identified in Sp185/333.Si185/333-1 clustered together with pattern C Sp185/333 in phylogenetic tree.The Si185/333-1 m RNA could be detected in tissues including peristomial membrane,coelomocytes,muscle of Aristotles lantern,gut and tube feet,with the highest expression level detected in peristomial membrane and a relatively low expression in ovary and testis.The temporal expression of Si185/333-1 in peristomial membrane and coelomocytes were up-regulated after bacterial,β-D-glucan and ds RNA challenges,reaching the maximum at 12 h post-stimulation.The up-regulation was more obvious in coelomocytes,and bacterial challenge triggered the highest response.These results proved that 185/333-1 gene was involved in the immune defense of S.intermedius,while more studies were necessary for its function in S.intermedius immunity.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 31772849)the Liaoning Higher School Innovation Team Support Program (No. LT 2019003)the Doctoral Startup Foundation of Liao-ning Province (No. 20170520095)。
文摘Peroxisome proliferators-activated receptor gamma(PPARγ) plays important regulatory roles in adipocyte differentiation. In this study, we cloned the full-length sequence of the PPARγ gene and analyzed its expression profile in different developmental stages and tissues of Strongylocentrotus intermedius. The full-length cDNA of PPARγ contains 2286 base pairs(bp) with a putative open reading frame of 1755 bp, and the gene encodes encoding a polypeptide of 584 amino acid residues. The predicted molecular mass of the protein is 67.27 kDa, and its theoretical isoelectric point(pI) is 10.07. The protein contains conserved motifs, including an RRM(RNA recognition motif) domain. PPARγ expression with the highest level was observed in the gonad, and the lowest was observed in the tube feet of S. intermedius. Time-course expression measurements at different developmental stages showed that the highest expression level of PPARγ is in the eggs and its weakest expression level is in the 32-cells stage. Knock-down of PPARγ by specific siRNA revealed that UCP2 expression is significantly decreased in the gonads and intestines 48 h post-transfection, indicating that the UCP2 is a downstream target gene of PPARγ.This finding suggests that PPARγ and UCP2 have positive regulatory effects in regulating adipocyte differentiation. Changes in fatty acid levels in the gonads before and after PPARγ interference were assessed, and decreased C18:2(trans, n-6) and C20:3(n-6) levels were observed 48 h after siRNA transfection. The results showed the function of PPARγ in fatty acid anabolism, The data are helpful to improve the current understanding of the fatty acid synthesis pathways and regulatory mechanisms in S. intermedius. They also provide an experimental basis for improving fatty acid synthesis in sea urchins, which is important for cultivating sea urchins with high nutritional value.
文摘We carried out a general survey of current situations of P.intermedius S.Y.Chen.Results show that P.intermedius S.Y.Chen is distributed in Dongkeng Township,Jingnan Township and Yanxi Township.It covers an area of 262.51 hm2.The distribution areas are narrow and limited.What's worse,it suffers from serious destruction and has been withered in large areas.Besides,according to current introduction test,it is difficult to survive in other places.In accordance with Exploring the Criteria for Endangered Categories of Bamboo Species from China put forward by Ma Naixun et al from the Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry of Chinese Academy of Forestry(RISFCAF),we propose incorporating P.intermedius S.Y.Chen into vulnerable species for protection.
基金supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(grant number 2021YFC2501800).
文摘A 40-year-old woman without any clinical history was admitted for fever and discomfort in her right upper abdomen for 2 weeks.She denied headaches,recent travel,recent dental procedures,and recreational drug use.She was noted to have dental caries.Physical examination revealed tenderness in the right upper abdomen and percussion pain in the hepatic area.The white cell count was 15.7×10^(9)/L,with 83.1%neutrophils.Abdominal plain computed tomography(CT)revealed that the liver was full of multiple low-density cysts.Enhanced CT revealed no enhancement of the central necrotic areas but revealed uneven enhancement of the cystic walls(yellow arrows)and edema of the surrounding liver parenchyma(Figure 1A).
