目的建立5-羟色胺2C受体(5-HT_(2C)receptor,5-HT_(2C)R)和增强型绿色荧光蛋白(enhanced green fluorescent protein,EGFP)标记的活化T细胞核因子2(nuclear factor of activated T cells 2,NFAT2)共表达细胞株。方法人源5-HT_(2C)R质粒...目的建立5-羟色胺2C受体(5-HT_(2C)receptor,5-HT_(2C)R)和增强型绿色荧光蛋白(enhanced green fluorescent protein,EGFP)标记的活化T细胞核因子2(nuclear factor of activated T cells 2,NFAT2)共表达细胞株。方法人源5-HT_(2C)R质粒转染至U2OS-EGFP-NFAT2细胞,经潮霉素(Hygro)压力筛选到稳定表达5-HT_(2C)R的U2OS-EGFP-NFAT2-5-HT_(2C)R细胞。使用RT-qPCR和Western blot法检测该细胞株中5-HT_(2C)R的mRNA和蛋白表达水平;用核转位功能实验验证U2OS-EGFP-NFAT2-5-HT_(2C)R细胞受体功能的特异性;验证5-HT、LSD、DOM、DOI、赛洛西宾(PSI)和利舒脲(LIS)对5-HT_(2C)R的激活能力。结果筛选得到58号细胞为最强激活的U2OS-EGFP-NFAT2-5-HT_(2C)R单克隆细胞株。RT-qPCR和Western blot结果显示,1~15代内,U2OS-EGFP-NFAT2-5-HT_(2C)R细胞株稳定表达5-HT_(2C)R mRNA和蛋白。1~15代内,Vabicaserin对U2OS-EGFP-NFAT2-5-HT_(2C)R细胞株的激活能力稳定,5-HT_(2C)R特异性拮抗剂SB242084能够拮抗Vabicaserin的作用。5-HT、LIS、PSI能诱导U2OS-EGFP-NFAT2-5-HT_(2C)R细胞部分核转位,而LSD、DOM、DOI没有作用。结论成功构建了共表达5-HT_(2C)R和EGFP-NFAT2的U2OS-EGFP-NFAT2-5-HT_(2C)R细胞,可用于靶向5-HT_(2C)R的高活性小分子化合物筛选。展开更多
oluble solids content(SSC) plays an important role in determining the flavor of tomato fruits. Tomato fruit SSC is transcriptionally regulated via sugar metabolism. Previous studies have predominantly focused on the r...oluble solids content(SSC) plays an important role in determining the flavor of tomato fruits. Tomato fruit SSC is transcriptionally regulated via sugar metabolism. Previous studies have predominantly focused on the role of C2H2-type zinc finger proteins in tomato growth and development. However, the specific regulatory mechanisms of C2H2 in the accumulation of soluble solids in tomato fruits are not fully understood. This study used eight tomato accessions with varying levels of SSC to study the expression of SlC2H2 family genes in red ripe fruits. The levels of SlC2H2-71 expression were found to be significantly reduced in high-SSC accessions compared to low-SSC accessions. Several Slc2h2-71 mutant lines were developed using the CRISPR-Cas9 system, which led to elevated levels of soluble solids, fructose, glucose, malic acid, and citric acid in mature red ripe fruits. However, the sucrose content in the edited Slc2h2-71 mutant lines was generally lower. RNA-seq analysis revealed that fruits from the mutant lines had altered expression of genes related to the sugar and acid metabolic pathways, which was further confirmed by quantitative real-time PCR. Specifically, the expression of SlLIN5 encoding the cell wall invertase(CWIN) was elevated. The yeast one-hybrid(Y1H) assay, 35S::UAS-GUS, dual-luciferase reporter systems and electrophoretic mobility shift assay(EMSA) demonstrated that C2H2-71 regulates tomato sugar metabolism by directly binding to the promoter region of Sl LIN5, culminating in the repression of its transcriptional activity. The activity of acid invertase exhibited a significantly higher level in the SlC2H2-71 knock-out lines compared to the control lines. In summary, the regulation of tomato fruit SSC by C2H2-71 involves the inhibition of SlLIN5 expression.展开更多
Neuropathic pain,often featuring allodynia,imposes significant physical and psychological burdens on patients,with limited treatments due to unclear central mechanisms.Addressing this challenge remains a crucial unsol...Neuropathic pain,often featuring allodynia,imposes significant physical and psychological burdens on patients,with limited treatments due to unclear central mechanisms.Addressing this challenge remains a crucial unsolved issue in pain medicine.Our previous study,using protein kinase C gamma(PKCγ)-tdTomato mice,highlights the spinal feedforward inhibitory circuit involving PKCγ neurons in gating neuropathic allodynia.However,the regulatory mechanisms governing this circuit necessitate further elucidation.We used diverse transgenic mice and advanced techniques to uncover the regulatory role of the descending serotonin(5-HT)facilitation system on spinal PKCγ neurons.Our findings revealed that 5-HT neurons from the rostral ventromedial medulla hyperpolarize spinal inhibitory interneurons via 5-HT_(2C) receptors,disinhibiting the feedforward inhibitory circuit involving PKCγ neurons and exacerbating allodynia.Inhibiting spinal 5-HT_(2C) receptors restored the feedforward inhibitory circuit,effectively preventing neuropathic allodynia.These insights offer promising therapeutic targets for neuropathic allodynia management,emphasizing the potential of spinal 5-HT_(2C) receptors as a novel avenue for intervention.展开更多
Dysregulation of neurotransmitter metabolism in the central nervous system contributes to mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, and post–traumatic stress disorder. Monoamines and amino acids are important types...Dysregulation of neurotransmitter metabolism in the central nervous system contributes to mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, and post–traumatic stress disorder. Monoamines and amino acids are important types of neurotransmitters. Our previous results have shown that disco-interacting protein 2 homolog A(Dip2a) knockout mice exhibit brain development disorders and abnormal amino acid metabolism in serum. This suggests that DIP2A is involved in the metabolism of amino acid–associated neurotransmitters. Therefore, we performed targeted neurotransmitter metabolomics analysis and found that Dip2a deficiency caused abnormal metabolism of tryptophan and thyroxine in the basolateral amygdala and medial prefrontal cortex. In addition, acute restraint stress induced a decrease in 5-hydroxytryptamine in the basolateral amygdala. Additionally, Dip2a was abundantly expressed in excitatory neurons of the basolateral amygdala, and deletion of Dip2a in these neurons resulted in hopelessness-like behavior in the tail suspension test. Altogether, these findings demonstrate that DIP2A in the basolateral amygdala may be involved in the regulation of stress susceptibility. This provides critical evidence implicating a role of DIP2A in affective disorders.展开更多
文摘目的建立5-羟色胺2C受体(5-HT_(2C)receptor,5-HT_(2C)R)和增强型绿色荧光蛋白(enhanced green fluorescent protein,EGFP)标记的活化T细胞核因子2(nuclear factor of activated T cells 2,NFAT2)共表达细胞株。方法人源5-HT_(2C)R质粒转染至U2OS-EGFP-NFAT2细胞,经潮霉素(Hygro)压力筛选到稳定表达5-HT_(2C)R的U2OS-EGFP-NFAT2-5-HT_(2C)R细胞。使用RT-qPCR和Western blot法检测该细胞株中5-HT_(2C)R的mRNA和蛋白表达水平;用核转位功能实验验证U2OS-EGFP-NFAT2-5-HT_(2C)R细胞受体功能的特异性;验证5-HT、LSD、DOM、DOI、赛洛西宾(PSI)和利舒脲(LIS)对5-HT_(2C)R的激活能力。结果筛选得到58号细胞为最强激活的U2OS-EGFP-NFAT2-5-HT_(2C)R单克隆细胞株。RT-qPCR和Western blot结果显示,1~15代内,U2OS-EGFP-NFAT2-5-HT_(2C)R细胞株稳定表达5-HT_(2C)R mRNA和蛋白。1~15代内,Vabicaserin对U2OS-EGFP-NFAT2-5-HT_(2C)R细胞株的激活能力稳定,5-HT_(2C)R特异性拮抗剂SB242084能够拮抗Vabicaserin的作用。5-HT、LIS、PSI能诱导U2OS-EGFP-NFAT2-5-HT_(2C)R细胞部分核转位,而LSD、DOM、DOI没有作用。结论成功构建了共表达5-HT_(2C)R和EGFP-NFAT2的U2OS-EGFP-NFAT2-5-HT_(2C)R细胞,可用于靶向5-HT_(2C)R的高活性小分子化合物筛选。
基金supported by the grants from the National Key Research & Development Plan of China (2022YFF10030022022YFD1200502)+5 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (32372696)the Wuhan Biological Breeding Major Project, China (2022021302024852)the HZAU–AGIS Cooperation Fund, China (SZYJY2023022)the Funds for High Quality Development of Hubei Seed Industry, China (HBZY2023B004)the Hubei Agriculture Research System, China (2024HBSTX4-06)the Funds of National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, China (Horti3Y-2024-008)。
文摘oluble solids content(SSC) plays an important role in determining the flavor of tomato fruits. Tomato fruit SSC is transcriptionally regulated via sugar metabolism. Previous studies have predominantly focused on the role of C2H2-type zinc finger proteins in tomato growth and development. However, the specific regulatory mechanisms of C2H2 in the accumulation of soluble solids in tomato fruits are not fully understood. This study used eight tomato accessions with varying levels of SSC to study the expression of SlC2H2 family genes in red ripe fruits. The levels of SlC2H2-71 expression were found to be significantly reduced in high-SSC accessions compared to low-SSC accessions. Several Slc2h2-71 mutant lines were developed using the CRISPR-Cas9 system, which led to elevated levels of soluble solids, fructose, glucose, malic acid, and citric acid in mature red ripe fruits. However, the sucrose content in the edited Slc2h2-71 mutant lines was generally lower. RNA-seq analysis revealed that fruits from the mutant lines had altered expression of genes related to the sugar and acid metabolic pathways, which was further confirmed by quantitative real-time PCR. Specifically, the expression of SlLIN5 encoding the cell wall invertase(CWIN) was elevated. The yeast one-hybrid(Y1H) assay, 35S::UAS-GUS, dual-luciferase reporter systems and electrophoretic mobility shift assay(EMSA) demonstrated that C2H2-71 regulates tomato sugar metabolism by directly binding to the promoter region of Sl LIN5, culminating in the repression of its transcriptional activity. The activity of acid invertase exhibited a significantly higher level in the SlC2H2-71 knock-out lines compared to the control lines. In summary, the regulation of tomato fruit SSC by C2H2-71 involves the inhibition of SlLIN5 expression.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81971058,82371226,82101295,82301398)the National Funded Postdoctoral Researcher Program(GZC20233585)The Boost Plan of Xijing Hospital(XJZT24QN25,XJZT25CX22).
文摘Neuropathic pain,often featuring allodynia,imposes significant physical and psychological burdens on patients,with limited treatments due to unclear central mechanisms.Addressing this challenge remains a crucial unsolved issue in pain medicine.Our previous study,using protein kinase C gamma(PKCγ)-tdTomato mice,highlights the spinal feedforward inhibitory circuit involving PKCγ neurons in gating neuropathic allodynia.However,the regulatory mechanisms governing this circuit necessitate further elucidation.We used diverse transgenic mice and advanced techniques to uncover the regulatory role of the descending serotonin(5-HT)facilitation system on spinal PKCγ neurons.Our findings revealed that 5-HT neurons from the rostral ventromedial medulla hyperpolarize spinal inhibitory interneurons via 5-HT_(2C) receptors,disinhibiting the feedforward inhibitory circuit involving PKCγ neurons and exacerbating allodynia.Inhibiting spinal 5-HT_(2C) receptors restored the feedforward inhibitory circuit,effectively preventing neuropathic allodynia.These insights offer promising therapeutic targets for neuropathic allodynia management,emphasizing the potential of spinal 5-HT_(2C) receptors as a novel avenue for intervention.
基金supported by the STI 2030—Major Projects 2021ZD0204000,No.2021ZD0204003 (to XZ)the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.32170973 (to XZ),32071018 (to ZH)。
文摘Dysregulation of neurotransmitter metabolism in the central nervous system contributes to mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, and post–traumatic stress disorder. Monoamines and amino acids are important types of neurotransmitters. Our previous results have shown that disco-interacting protein 2 homolog A(Dip2a) knockout mice exhibit brain development disorders and abnormal amino acid metabolism in serum. This suggests that DIP2A is involved in the metabolism of amino acid–associated neurotransmitters. Therefore, we performed targeted neurotransmitter metabolomics analysis and found that Dip2a deficiency caused abnormal metabolism of tryptophan and thyroxine in the basolateral amygdala and medial prefrontal cortex. In addition, acute restraint stress induced a decrease in 5-hydroxytryptamine in the basolateral amygdala. Additionally, Dip2a was abundantly expressed in excitatory neurons of the basolateral amygdala, and deletion of Dip2a in these neurons resulted in hopelessness-like behavior in the tail suspension test. Altogether, these findings demonstrate that DIP2A in the basolateral amygdala may be involved in the regulation of stress susceptibility. This provides critical evidence implicating a role of DIP2A in affective disorders.
