This editorial summarizes the latest literature on the roles of neuronal PAS domain protein 2 and KN motif/ankyrin repeat domain 1 in type 2 diabetes(T2D).We highlight their involvement inβ-cell dysfunction,explore t...This editorial summarizes the latest literature on the roles of neuronal PAS domain protein 2 and KN motif/ankyrin repeat domain 1 in type 2 diabetes(T2D).We highlight their involvement inβ-cell dysfunction,explore their potential as therapeutic targets,and discuss the implications for new treatment strategies.We offer valuable insights into relevant gene regulation and cellular mechanisms relevant for the targeted management of T2D.展开更多
C1q is the first subcomponent of classical pathway in the complement system and a major link between innate and acquired immunities. The globular （gC1q） domain similar with C1q was also found in many non-complement ...C1q is the first subcomponent of classical pathway in the complement system and a major link between innate and acquired immunities. The globular （gC1q） domain similar with C1q was also found in many non-complement C1q-domain-containing （C1qDC） proteins which have similar crystal structure to that of the multifunctional tumor necrosis factor （TNF） ligand family, and also have diverse functions. In this study, we identified a total of 52 independent gene sequences encoding C1q-domain-containing proteins through comprehensive searches of zebrafish genome, cDNA and EST databases. In comparison to 31 orthologous genes in human and different numbers in other species, a significant selective pressure was suggested during vertebrate evolution. Domain organization of C1q-domain-containing （C1qDC） proteins mainly includes a leading signal peptide, a collagen-like region of variable length, and a C-terminal C1q domain. There are 11 highly conserved residues within the C1q domain, among which 2 are invariant within the zebrafish gene set. A more extensive database searches also revealed homologous C1qDC proteins in other vertebrates, invertebrates and even bacterium, but no homologous sequences for encoding C1qDC proteins were found in many species that have a more recent evolutionary history with zebrafish. Therefore, further studies on C1q-domain-containing genes among different species will help us understand evolutionary mechanism of innate and acquired immunities.展开更多
目的:探讨富含丝氨酸结构域1的RNA结合蛋白(RNA-binding protein with serine-rich domain 1,RNPS1)在胰腺癌进展中的作用及可能分子机制。方法:免疫组织化学与免疫荧光检测RNPS1与Notch3在胰腺癌组织及癌旁组织的表达;RTq PCR、免疫荧...目的:探讨富含丝氨酸结构域1的RNA结合蛋白(RNA-binding protein with serine-rich domain 1,RNPS1)在胰腺癌进展中的作用及可能分子机制。方法:免疫组织化学与免疫荧光检测RNPS1与Notch3在胰腺癌组织及癌旁组织的表达;RTq PCR、免疫荧光检测RNPS1与Notch3在胰腺癌细胞中的表达情况;Hoechst与CCK-8实验检测胰腺癌细胞凋亡与增殖;划痕实验与transwell实验检测胰腺癌细胞迁移与侵袭能力;Western blot实验检测胰腺癌细胞中N-Cadherin和E-Cadherin的表达;Western blot与RT-q PCR实验检测胰腺癌细胞中Notch3与HEY1的表达。结果:与癌旁组织与正常细胞系相比较,RNPS1与Notch3在胰腺癌组织中及胰腺癌细胞的表达均增高(F=121.612、34.649,均P<0.05);与对照组相比较,敲低RNPS1抑制生物标志物N-Cadherin的表达(t=39.922,P<0.05),促进E-Cadherin的表达(t=8.281,P<0.05),敲低RNPS1可减弱癌细胞的生存、迁移侵袭的能力(t=2.017、4.874、19.747,均P<0.05,),促进了细胞凋亡(t=33.673,P<0.05);敲低RNPS1降低了癌细胞中Notch3与HEY1的表达(t=17.546、6.258,均P<0.05)。结论:RNPS1的表达与胰腺癌细胞生存、恶性表型有关,RNPS1可能通过调控Notch3/HEY1信号通路促进胰腺癌细胞的生存及肿瘤进展。展开更多
目的分析双硫死亡(disulfidptosis)相关基因人PDZ和LIM域蛋白1(PDZ and LIM domain protein 1,PDLIM1)m RNA在多种肿瘤中的表达及作用。方法通过仙桃学术网站分析PDLIM1 mRNA的表达情况。利用仙桃学术网站和Sangerbox 3.0数据分析平台探...目的分析双硫死亡(disulfidptosis)相关基因人PDZ和LIM域蛋白1(PDZ and LIM domain protein 1,PDLIM1)m RNA在多种肿瘤中的表达及作用。方法通过仙桃学术网站分析PDLIM1 mRNA的表达情况。利用仙桃学术网站和Sangerbox 3.0数据分析平台探究PDLIM1在33种肿瘤中的诊断和预后能力。利用TISIDB数据库分析PDLIM1与临床分级和分期的相关性。在Sangerbox 3.0数据分析平台和Kaplan-Meier Plotter数据库中分析PDLIM1与肿瘤免疫相关性。通过STRING数据库和Cytoscape构建蛋白质互作网络(protein-protein interaction networks,PPI)。利用Sangerbox 3.0数据分析平台进行富集分析。最后利用GSCA(Gene Set Cancer Analysis)网站分析获得PDLIM1 mRNA表达与药物的敏感性。结果PDLIM1 mRNA在33种肿瘤中表达量存在异质性。PDLIM1在胆管癌(CHOL)、多形性胶质母细胞瘤(GBM)、肾透明细胞癌(KIRC)、肺腺癌(LUAD)、卵巢癌(OV)、胰腺癌(PAAD)、黑色素瘤(SKCM)和睾丸生殖细胞肿瘤(TGCT)中具有良好的诊断能力。PDLIM1在胶质瘤(GBMLGG)、脑低级别胶质瘤(LGG)、混合肾癌(KIPAN)、多形性胶质细胞瘤(GBM)、间皮瘤(MESO)、葡萄膜黑色素瘤(UVM)和肾上腺皮质癌(ACC)中高表达预后差,而在肉瘤中低表达预后差。PDLIM1 mRNA表达与头颈鳞状细胞癌(HIVSC)、肾乳头状细胞癌(KIRP)、子宫内膜癌(UCEC)、子宫癌肉瘤(UCS)和葡萄膜黑色素瘤(UVM)的分级,以及与宫颈癌、头颈鳞状细胞癌、子宫内膜癌和脑低级别胶质瘤肿瘤的分期有关。PDLIM1与以前列腺癌为首的36种肿瘤的免疫浸润显著相关,且发现在PDLIM1 mRNA高表达的患者中经免疫治疗后的预后相对较好。PDLIM1在生物体内主要通过参与肌动蛋白细胞骨架、细胞黏附、肿瘤相关途径的调节来发挥作用,对以Isoliquiritigenin为首的多种药物敏感。结论PDLIM1与多种肿瘤的临床预后和免疫浸润等方面密切相关,有望成为一种肿瘤诊断和预后生物标志物或治疗靶点。展开更多
文摘This editorial summarizes the latest literature on the roles of neuronal PAS domain protein 2 and KN motif/ankyrin repeat domain 1 in type 2 diabetes(T2D).We highlight their involvement inβ-cell dysfunction,explore their potential as therapeutic targets,and discuss the implications for new treatment strategies.We offer valuable insights into relevant gene regulation and cellular mechanisms relevant for the targeted management of T2D.
基金Acknowledgements This work was supported by the National Major Basic Research Program （No. 2004CB117401）；by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （No. 90408013）.
文摘C1q is the first subcomponent of classical pathway in the complement system and a major link between innate and acquired immunities. The globular （gC1q） domain similar with C1q was also found in many non-complement C1q-domain-containing （C1qDC） proteins which have similar crystal structure to that of the multifunctional tumor necrosis factor （TNF） ligand family, and also have diverse functions. In this study, we identified a total of 52 independent gene sequences encoding C1q-domain-containing proteins through comprehensive searches of zebrafish genome, cDNA and EST databases. In comparison to 31 orthologous genes in human and different numbers in other species, a significant selective pressure was suggested during vertebrate evolution. Domain organization of C1q-domain-containing （C1qDC） proteins mainly includes a leading signal peptide, a collagen-like region of variable length, and a C-terminal C1q domain. There are 11 highly conserved residues within the C1q domain, among which 2 are invariant within the zebrafish gene set. A more extensive database searches also revealed homologous C1qDC proteins in other vertebrates, invertebrates and even bacterium, but no homologous sequences for encoding C1qDC proteins were found in many species that have a more recent evolutionary history with zebrafish. Therefore, further studies on C1q-domain-containing genes among different species will help us understand evolutionary mechanism of innate and acquired immunities.
文摘目的:探讨富含丝氨酸结构域1的RNA结合蛋白(RNA-binding protein with serine-rich domain 1,RNPS1)在胰腺癌进展中的作用及可能分子机制。方法:免疫组织化学与免疫荧光检测RNPS1与Notch3在胰腺癌组织及癌旁组织的表达;RTq PCR、免疫荧光检测RNPS1与Notch3在胰腺癌细胞中的表达情况;Hoechst与CCK-8实验检测胰腺癌细胞凋亡与增殖;划痕实验与transwell实验检测胰腺癌细胞迁移与侵袭能力;Western blot实验检测胰腺癌细胞中N-Cadherin和E-Cadherin的表达;Western blot与RT-q PCR实验检测胰腺癌细胞中Notch3与HEY1的表达。结果:与癌旁组织与正常细胞系相比较,RNPS1与Notch3在胰腺癌组织中及胰腺癌细胞的表达均增高(F=121.612、34.649,均P<0.05);与对照组相比较,敲低RNPS1抑制生物标志物N-Cadherin的表达(t=39.922,P<0.05),促进E-Cadherin的表达(t=8.281,P<0.05),敲低RNPS1可减弱癌细胞的生存、迁移侵袭的能力(t=2.017、4.874、19.747,均P<0.05,),促进了细胞凋亡(t=33.673,P<0.05);敲低RNPS1降低了癌细胞中Notch3与HEY1的表达(t=17.546、6.258,均P<0.05)。结论:RNPS1的表达与胰腺癌细胞生存、恶性表型有关,RNPS1可能通过调控Notch3/HEY1信号通路促进胰腺癌细胞的生存及肿瘤进展。
基金Supported by National Basic Research Program of China(973 Program,No.2014CB910200)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81370522 and No.31400647)+1 种基金Guangdong Natural Science Foundation(No.S2012010008170)Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education(No.20120001120096)~~
文摘多重PDZ结构域蛋白1型(MUPP1)是一种存在于上皮细胞和神经细胞内含有13个PDZ结构域的重要支架蛋白.在上皮细胞中,MUPP1蛋白在紧密连接结构的形成和上皮细胞的极化过程中发挥重要作用.而在中枢神经系统中,MUPP1基因的1个提前终止突变导致了其最后12个PDZ结构域的缺失,以及严重的先天性脑积水.此外,MUPP1蛋白的表达水平与酒精依赖性和药物戒断的严重性也具有显著的相关性.因此,对MUPP1蛋白所含的PDZ结构域进行纯化和性质鉴定,将有助于深入研究MUPP1蛋白的功能和分子机制.在本文研究中,利用亲和纯化和分子筛技术,对大鼠来源的MUPP1蛋白的第8个PDZ结构域进行了表达和纯化.多角度激光光散射的数据表明:MUPP1-PDZ8结构域在溶液中为单体,分子量为16.4 k D.圆二色谱结果表明,MUPP1-PDZ8结构域具有较好的二级结构折叠,测得其熔解温度为71.6摄氏度,暗示该PDZ结构域在溶液中非常稳定.最后,MUPP1-PDZ8结构域的晶体结构显示,该结构域属于I型PDZ结构域,包含3个α螺旋和6个β折叠.其中GLGL模块、β折叠B上的1 351位亮氨酸,以及α螺旋B上的1 405位异亮氨酸/1 398位组氨酸形成的PDZ结合口袋,可以特异性地与其目标蛋白质的羧基末端相结合.综上所述,本文的研究提供了MUPP1-PDZ8结构域的生化特性,以及该结构域与其目标蛋白质相互作用的分子机制,这将为MUPP1蛋白的功能研究提供生物化学与结构生物学的理论基础.
