Eight lectins were used to study 100 cases of breast carcinoma and 56 cases of non-carcinoma breast tissues by lectin affinity histochemical method. The results showed that Bandeirasa Simplicifolia (BSL) and Peanut ag...Eight lectins were used to study 100 cases of breast carcinoma and 56 cases of non-carcinoma breast tissues by lectin affinity histochemical method. The results showed that Bandeirasa Simplicifolia (BSL) and Peanut agglutinin (PNA) had higher positive rates in breast carcinoma than both normal breast and benign lesions (P<0.005). The positive deposit in malignant lesions was mainly located in cytoplasm, while in non-malignant lesions, it was almost lined along the lumen of glands and small ducts (P<0.005). The authors think that expression of PNA-receptor in the cytoplasm might be associated with the mechanism that the tumor could escape from immune attack. Comparison analysis on the normal breast indicated that PNA affinity histoche-mistry would be useful to the understanding of the metabolism of β-D-galactosyl-N-acetyl-D-galactosa-mine during the development of normal breast and histological origin of breast carcinoma.展开更多
Ten cases of gastrointestinal adenocarcinomas were histochemically investigated fortheir lectin receptors by avidin—biotin-peroxidase complex(ABC)method.Results showed thatgastric adenocarcinomas expressed more types...Ten cases of gastrointestinal adenocarcinomas were histochemically investigated fortheir lectin receptors by avidin—biotin-peroxidase complex(ABC)method.Results showed thatgastric adenocarcinomas expressed more types of lectin receptors than large boweladenocarcinomas.Positive rates of Glc/Man-and GlcNAc-specific lectin receptors in these tu-mors were kigher than those of Gal/GalNAc-and Fuc-specific lectin receptors.From the stom-ach to rectum,the spectrum of the lectin receptors in pericarcinomatous tissues graduallychanged from the gastric type to the rectal type.The expression of lectin receptors ingustrointestinal adenocarcinomas was obviously different Jrom that in their correspondingpericarcinomatous tissues.The increase and decrease of lectin receptor expression,theappearance and disappearance of some types of lectin receptors as well as the change of thereceptor distribution are indirectly regulated by cellular genome.展开更多
Wheat is a staple food globally.Grain size substantially affects yield by influencing grain weight.Only a few genes associated with grain yield have been cloned in wheat by omics strategies and map-based cloning.Lecti...Wheat is a staple food globally.Grain size substantially affects yield by influencing grain weight.Only a few genes associated with grain yield have been cloned in wheat by omics strategies and map-based cloning.Lectin receptor-like kinases(LecRLKs),a plant-specific RLK subfamily,are involved in plant development,seed germination,hormone signaling,and response to abiotic and biotic stresses[1].A recent study has indicated an association of LecRLKs with grain yield[2].However,the role of wheat LecRLKs in the regulation of grain size remains poorly understood.展开更多
The C-type lectin receptors （CLRs） belong to a large family of proteins that contain a carbohydrate recognition domain （CRD） and calcium binding sites on their extracellular domains. Recent studies indicate that m...The C-type lectin receptors （CLRs） belong to a large family of proteins that contain a carbohydrate recognition domain （CRD） and calcium binding sites on their extracellular domains. Recent studies indicate that many CLRs, such as Dectin-1, Dectin-2 and Mincle, function as pattern recognition receptors （PRRs） recognizing carbohydrate ligands from infected microorganisms. Upon ligand binding, these CLRs induce multiple signal transduction cascades through their own immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motifs （ITAMs） or interacting with ITAM-containing adaptor proteins such as FcRy. Emerging evidence indicate that CLR-induced signaling cascades lead to the activation of nuclear factor kappaB （NF-KB） family of transcriptional factors through a Syk- and CARD9-dependent pathway（s）. The activation of NF-κB plays a critical role in the induction of innate immune and inflammatory responses following microbial infection and tissue damages. In this review, we will summarize the recent progress on the signal transduction pathways induced by CLRs. and how these CLRs activate NF-κB and contribute to innate immune and inflammatory responses.展开更多
The Receptor-Like Kinase （RLK） is a vast protein family with over 600 genes in Arabidopsis and 1100 in rice. The Lectin RLK （LecRLK） family is believed to play crucial roles in saccharide signaling as well as stre...The Receptor-Like Kinase （RLK） is a vast protein family with over 600 genes in Arabidopsis and 1100 in rice. The Lectin RLK （LecRLK） family is believed to play crucial roles in saccharide signaling as well as stress perception. All the LecRLKs possess three domains： an N-terminal lectin domain, an intermediate transmembrane domain, and a C-terminal kinase domain. On the basis of lectin domain variability, LecRLKs have been subgrouped into three subclasses： L-, G-, and C-type LecRLKs. While the previous studies on LecRLKs were dedicated to classification, comparative structural analysis and expression analysis by promoter-based studies, most of the recent studies on LecRLKs have laid special emphasis on the potential of this gene family in regulating biotic/abiotic stress and developmental pathways in plants, thus mak- ing the prospects of studying the LecRLK-mediated regulatory mechanism exceptionally promising. In this review, we have described in detail the LecRLK gene family with respect to a historical, evolutionary, and structural point of view. Furthermore, we have laid emphasis on the LecRLKs roles in development, stress conditions, and hormonal response. We have also discussed the exciting research prospects offered by the current knowledge on the LecRLK gene family. The multitude of the LecRLK gene family members and their functional diversity mark these genes as both interesting and worthy candidates for further analysis, especially in the field of crop improvement.展开更多
C-type lectin receptors(CLRs)are powerful pattern-recognition receptors that discern‘self’and‘non-self’in our body and protect us from invasive pathogens by mediating immune recognition and response.The gastrointe...C-type lectin receptors(CLRs)are powerful pattern-recognition receptors that discern‘self’and‘non-self’in our body and protect us from invasive pathogens by mediating immune recognition and response.The gastrointestinal tract is very important for the maintenance of homeostasis;it is the largest shelter for the billions of microorganisms in the body and CLRs play a crucial regulatory role in this system.This study focuses on several CLRs,including Dectin-1,Dectin-2,Dectin-3 and Mincle.We summarize the roles of CLRs in maintaining gastrointestinal immune-system homeostasis,especially their functions in mediating immune recognition and responses in the gut,discuss their relationships to some diseases,highlight the significance of CLR-mediated sensing of microbial and non-microbial compounds in the gut immune system and identify new therapeutic targets.展开更多
The distribution of six lectin receptors, WGA, RCA-1, LCA, PSA, PNA and SBA in 111 human gliomas, 8 human normal brain tissues and 11 reactive hyperplasia of astrocytes was observed by means of avidin-biotin-peroxidas...The distribution of six lectin receptors, WGA, RCA-1, LCA, PSA, PNA and SBA in 111 human gliomas, 8 human normal brain tissues and 11 reactive hyperplasia of astrocytes was observed by means of avidin-biotin-peroxidase technique. Their grays were also quantified with the image analysis instrument. The results showed that WGA and RCA-1 might be used as markers for distinguishing well-ifferentiated astrocytomas from the reactive hyperplasia of astrocytes especially the reactivity of astrocytes had a specific feature with RCA-1. The difference in quantities of WGA, RCA-1, LCA, PSA receptors between astrocytomas, ependymomas and oligodendrogliomas, medulloblastomas might conduce to the diagnosis and classification. For astrocytomas, it was also showed that a quantity of LCA and PSA receptors was correlated with the degree of cell differentiation. Therefore, they can be used as valuable markers of the differentiation of astrocytomas.展开更多
Background:The C-type lectin receptor(CLR)expressed by DCs participates in the recognition and capture of various glycosylated self-antigens and pathogens.Understanding the diversity of the CLR expressed by DCs,as wel...Background:The C-type lectin receptor(CLR)expressed by DCs participates in the recognition and capture of various glycosylated self-antigens and pathogens.Understanding the diversity of the CLR expressed by DCs,as well as their role in maintaining the balance between Th1-type and Th2-type cytokines would promote the understanding of the pathogenesis of many diseases including preeclampsia(PE).Methods:DCs were isolated from the placentae of healthy women who underwent normal pregnancies and infected with a CLR lentiviral(LV)vector for gene overexpression or small interfering RNA(siRNA)knockdown.DCs were cocultured with T-cells and EVCTs,and five groups were established as follows:Group 1-DCs from healthy women who underwent normal pregnancies,Group 2-DCs from women with preeclampsia(PE),Group 3-DCs infected with empty LV vectors,Group 4-DCs infected with a CLR LV vector for gene overexpression,and Group 5-DCs infected with a CLR LV vector for siRNA knockdown.The levels of Th1-and Th2-type cytokines were measured in all groups.Results:The levels of Th1-type cytokines were significantly higher in women with PE than in those with normal pregnancies(P<0.05).Among these five groups,the Th1/Th2 ratio of Group 5 was highest(P<0.05).There was no difference in the Th1/Th2 ratio between Groups 1 and 3.Conclusions:There was a Th1/Th2 imbalance in women with PE displaying Th1-type immunity.CLR-overexpressing DCs showed a diminished capacity to polarize naïve T-cells into Th1 effector cells.The impaired Th1 response in DCs was rescued by CLR siRNA knockdown.In conclusion,DCs may affect the production of cytokines and the migration of T-cells through CLR-mediated signaling pathways during pregnancy.展开更多
Pattern recognition receptor(PRR)is a kind of sensor which is mainly expressed on the surface of innate immune cells.It can recognize pathogen related molecular patterns(PAMPs)or damage related molecular patterns(DAMP...Pattern recognition receptor(PRR)is a kind of sensor which is mainly expressed on the surface of innate immune cells.It can recognize pathogen related molecular patterns(PAMPs)or damage related molecular patterns(DAMPs).The innate immune system uses pattern recognition receptors to recognize pathogenic microorganisms in periodontal tissues and transmit signals to downstream pathways in time,thus triggering immune responses and then eliminating them.PRR has many family members,including toll like receptor family(TLRs),C-type lectin receptor family(CLRs),retinoic acid induced gene I(RIG-I)like receptor family(RLRs)and nucleotide binding oligomer domain(NOD)like receptor family(NLRs).Among them,RLRs are cytoplasmic receptors that recognize dsRNA from RNA viruses and have little association with chronic periodontitis.In this paper,the classification and structure of TLRs,CLRs,NLRs and the role of signal transduction pathway in chronic periodontitis are reviewed.In order to enrich the pathogenesis of periodontitis,provide new ideas for the treatment and prevention of chronic periodontitis.展开更多
In 1995,Huang et al.reported that rhodocytin,asnake toxin purified from callosdasma rhodostoma venomstimulates platelet aggregation.Ten years later,Suzuki-Inoue et al.identified C-type lectin-like receptor 2(CLEC-2)on...In 1995,Huang et al.reported that rhodocytin,asnake toxin purified from callosdasma rhodostoma venomstimulates platelet aggregation.Ten years later,Suzuki-Inoue et al.identified C-type lectin-like receptor 2(CLEC-2)on platelets as the rhodocytin receptor.Thereafter,several studies have showed that platelet CLEC-2 isinvolved in lymphatic/blood vessel separation,tumormetastasis and thrombus formation.展开更多
文摘Eight lectins were used to study 100 cases of breast carcinoma and 56 cases of non-carcinoma breast tissues by lectin affinity histochemical method. The results showed that Bandeirasa Simplicifolia (BSL) and Peanut agglutinin (PNA) had higher positive rates in breast carcinoma than both normal breast and benign lesions (P<0.005). The positive deposit in malignant lesions was mainly located in cytoplasm, while in non-malignant lesions, it was almost lined along the lumen of glands and small ducts (P<0.005). The authors think that expression of PNA-receptor in the cytoplasm might be associated with the mechanism that the tumor could escape from immune attack. Comparison analysis on the normal breast indicated that PNA affinity histoche-mistry would be useful to the understanding of the metabolism of β-D-galactosyl-N-acetyl-D-galactosa-mine during the development of normal breast and histological origin of breast carcinoma.
文摘Ten cases of gastrointestinal adenocarcinomas were histochemically investigated fortheir lectin receptors by avidin—biotin-peroxidase complex(ABC)method.Results showed thatgastric adenocarcinomas expressed more types of lectin receptors than large boweladenocarcinomas.Positive rates of Glc/Man-and GlcNAc-specific lectin receptors in these tu-mors were kigher than those of Gal/GalNAc-and Fuc-specific lectin receptors.From the stom-ach to rectum,the spectrum of the lectin receptors in pericarcinomatous tissues graduallychanged from the gastric type to the rectal type.The expression of lectin receptors ingustrointestinal adenocarcinomas was obviously different Jrom that in their correspondingpericarcinomatous tissues.The increase and decrease of lectin receptor expression,theappearance and disappearance of some types of lectin receptors as well as the change of thereceptor distribution are indirectly regulated by cellular genome.
基金funded by the National Key Research and Development Program(2023YFD1200403)the Henan Natural Science Foundation(24HASTIT055,252300421246,and 25A210020)of China.
文摘Wheat is a staple food globally.Grain size substantially affects yield by influencing grain weight.Only a few genes associated with grain yield have been cloned in wheat by omics strategies and map-based cloning.Lectin receptor-like kinases(LecRLKs),a plant-specific RLK subfamily,are involved in plant development,seed germination,hormone signaling,and response to abiotic and biotic stresses[1].A recent study has indicated an association of LecRLKs with grain yield[2].However,the role of wheat LecRLKs in the regulation of grain size remains poorly understood.
文摘The C-type lectin receptors （CLRs） belong to a large family of proteins that contain a carbohydrate recognition domain （CRD） and calcium binding sites on their extracellular domains. Recent studies indicate that many CLRs, such as Dectin-1, Dectin-2 and Mincle, function as pattern recognition receptors （PRRs） recognizing carbohydrate ligands from infected microorganisms. Upon ligand binding, these CLRs induce multiple signal transduction cascades through their own immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motifs （ITAMs） or interacting with ITAM-containing adaptor proteins such as FcRy. Emerging evidence indicate that CLR-induced signaling cascades lead to the activation of nuclear factor kappaB （NF-KB） family of transcriptional factors through a Syk- and CARD9-dependent pathway（s）. The activation of NF-κB plays a critical role in the induction of innate immune and inflammatory responses following microbial infection and tissue damages. In this review, we will summarize the recent progress on the signal transduction pathways induced by CLRs. and how these CLRs activate NF-κB and contribute to innate immune and inflammatory responses.
文摘The Receptor-Like Kinase （RLK） is a vast protein family with over 600 genes in Arabidopsis and 1100 in rice. The Lectin RLK （LecRLK） family is believed to play crucial roles in saccharide signaling as well as stress perception. All the LecRLKs possess three domains： an N-terminal lectin domain, an intermediate transmembrane domain, and a C-terminal kinase domain. On the basis of lectin domain variability, LecRLKs have been subgrouped into three subclasses： L-, G-, and C-type LecRLKs. While the previous studies on LecRLKs were dedicated to classification, comparative structural analysis and expression analysis by promoter-based studies, most of the recent studies on LecRLKs have laid special emphasis on the potential of this gene family in regulating biotic/abiotic stress and developmental pathways in plants, thus mak- ing the prospects of studying the LecRLK-mediated regulatory mechanism exceptionally promising. In this review, we have described in detail the LecRLK gene family with respect to a historical, evolutionary, and structural point of view. Furthermore, we have laid emphasis on the LecRLKs roles in development, stress conditions, and hormonal response. We have also discussed the exciting research prospects offered by the current knowledge on the LecRLK gene family. The multitude of the LecRLK gene family members and their functional diversity mark these genes as both interesting and worthy candidates for further analysis, especially in the field of crop improvement.
基金This work is supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81572354 and 81772542 to T.W.)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province in China(BK20161400 to T.W.).
文摘C-type lectin receptors(CLRs)are powerful pattern-recognition receptors that discern‘self’and‘non-self’in our body and protect us from invasive pathogens by mediating immune recognition and response.The gastrointestinal tract is very important for the maintenance of homeostasis;it is the largest shelter for the billions of microorganisms in the body and CLRs play a crucial regulatory role in this system.This study focuses on several CLRs,including Dectin-1,Dectin-2,Dectin-3 and Mincle.We summarize the roles of CLRs in maintaining gastrointestinal immune-system homeostasis,especially their functions in mediating immune recognition and responses in the gut,discuss their relationships to some diseases,highlight the significance of CLR-mediated sensing of microbial and non-microbial compounds in the gut immune system and identify new therapeutic targets.
文摘The distribution of six lectin receptors, WGA, RCA-1, LCA, PSA, PNA and SBA in 111 human gliomas, 8 human normal brain tissues and 11 reactive hyperplasia of astrocytes was observed by means of avidin-biotin-peroxidase technique. Their grays were also quantified with the image analysis instrument. The results showed that WGA and RCA-1 might be used as markers for distinguishing well-ifferentiated astrocytomas from the reactive hyperplasia of astrocytes especially the reactivity of astrocytes had a specific feature with RCA-1. The difference in quantities of WGA, RCA-1, LCA, PSA receptors between astrocytomas, ependymomas and oligodendrogliomas, medulloblastomas might conduce to the diagnosis and classification. For astrocytomas, it was also showed that a quantity of LCA and PSA receptors was correlated with the degree of cell differentiation. Therefore, they can be used as valuable markers of the differentiation of astrocytomas.
基金This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81200477).
文摘Background:The C-type lectin receptor(CLR)expressed by DCs participates in the recognition and capture of various glycosylated self-antigens and pathogens.Understanding the diversity of the CLR expressed by DCs,as well as their role in maintaining the balance between Th1-type and Th2-type cytokines would promote the understanding of the pathogenesis of many diseases including preeclampsia(PE).Methods:DCs were isolated from the placentae of healthy women who underwent normal pregnancies and infected with a CLR lentiviral(LV)vector for gene overexpression or small interfering RNA(siRNA)knockdown.DCs were cocultured with T-cells and EVCTs,and five groups were established as follows:Group 1-DCs from healthy women who underwent normal pregnancies,Group 2-DCs from women with preeclampsia(PE),Group 3-DCs infected with empty LV vectors,Group 4-DCs infected with a CLR LV vector for gene overexpression,and Group 5-DCs infected with a CLR LV vector for siRNA knockdown.The levels of Th1-and Th2-type cytokines were measured in all groups.Results:The levels of Th1-type cytokines were significantly higher in women with PE than in those with normal pregnancies(P<0.05).Among these five groups,the Th1/Th2 ratio of Group 5 was highest(P<0.05).There was no difference in the Th1/Th2 ratio between Groups 1 and 3.Conclusions:There was a Th1/Th2 imbalance in women with PE displaying Th1-type immunity.CLR-overexpressing DCs showed a diminished capacity to polarize naïve T-cells into Th1 effector cells.The impaired Th1 response in DCs was rescued by CLR siRNA knockdown.In conclusion,DCs may affect the production of cytokines and the migration of T-cells through CLR-mediated signaling pathways during pregnancy.
基金Scientific research project of Hainan Provincial Department of Education(No.hnky2018zd-7)。
文摘Pattern recognition receptor(PRR)is a kind of sensor which is mainly expressed on the surface of innate immune cells.It can recognize pathogen related molecular patterns(PAMPs)or damage related molecular patterns(DAMPs).The innate immune system uses pattern recognition receptors to recognize pathogenic microorganisms in periodontal tissues and transmit signals to downstream pathways in time,thus triggering immune responses and then eliminating them.PRR has many family members,including toll like receptor family(TLRs),C-type lectin receptor family(CLRs),retinoic acid induced gene I(RIG-I)like receptor family(RLRs)and nucleotide binding oligomer domain(NOD)like receptor family(NLRs).Among them,RLRs are cytoplasmic receptors that recognize dsRNA from RNA viruses and have little association with chronic periodontitis.In this paper,the classification and structure of TLRs,CLRs,NLRs and the role of signal transduction pathway in chronic periodontitis are reviewed.In order to enrich the pathogenesis of periodontitis,provide new ideas for the treatment and prevention of chronic periodontitis.
文摘In 1995,Huang et al.reported that rhodocytin,asnake toxin purified from callosdasma rhodostoma venomstimulates platelet aggregation.Ten years later,Suzuki-Inoue et al.identified C-type lectin-like receptor 2(CLEC-2)on platelets as the rhodocytin receptor.Thereafter,several studies have showed that platelet CLEC-2 isinvolved in lymphatic/blood vessel separation,tumormetastasis and thrombus formation.
