Benzylisoquinoline alkaloids(BIAs)are a structurally diverse group of plant metabolites renowned for their pharmacological properties.However,sustainable sources for these compounds remain limited.Consequently,researc...Benzylisoquinoline alkaloids(BIAs)are a structurally diverse group of plant metabolites renowned for their pharmacological properties.However,sustainable sources for these compounds remain limited.Consequently,researchers are focusing on elucidating BIA biosynthetic pathways and genes to explore alternative sources using synthetic biology approaches.CYP80B,a family of cytochrome P450(CYP450)enzymes,plays a crucial role in BIA biosynthesis.Previously reported CYP80Bs are known to catalyze the 3′-hydroxylation of(S)-Nmethylcoclaurine,with the N-methyl group essential for catalytic activity.In this study,we successfully cloned a full-length CYP80B gene(St CYP80B)from Stephania tetrandra(S.tetrandra)and identified its function using a yeast heterologous expression system.Both in vivo yeast feeding and in vitro enzyme analysis demonstrated that St CYP80B could catalyze Nmethylcoclaurine and coclaurine into their respective 3'-hydroxylated products.Notably,St CYP80B exhibited an expanded substrate selectivity compared to previously reported wildtype CYP80Bs,as it did not require an N-methyl group for hydroxylase activity.Furthermore,St CYP80B displayed a clear preference for the(S)-configuration.Co-expression of St CYP80B with the CYP450 reductases(CPRs,StCPR1,and StCPR2),also cloned from S.tetrandra,significantly enhanced the catalytic activity towards(S)-coclaurine.Site-directed mutagenesis of St CYP80B revealed that the residue H205 is crucial for coclaurine catalysis.Additionally,St CYP80B exhibited tissue-specific expression in plants.This study provides new genetic resources for the biosynthesis of BIAs and further elucidates their synthetic pathway in natural plant systems.展开更多
目的:探讨四妙汤改善类风湿关节炎(RA)模型大鼠的作用机制。方法:采用胶原诱导法(CIA)建立RA模型大鼠,灌胃四妙汤水煎液低、中、高剂量组(3.15 g/kg、6.3 g/kg、12.6 g/kg),维生素D组(25 μg/kg)。给药周期为28天,记录大鼠一般情况。苏...目的:探讨四妙汤改善类风湿关节炎(RA)模型大鼠的作用机制。方法:采用胶原诱导法(CIA)建立RA模型大鼠,灌胃四妙汤水煎液低、中、高剂量组(3.15 g/kg、6.3 g/kg、12.6 g/kg),维生素D组(25 μg/kg)。给药周期为28天,记录大鼠一般情况。苏木精–伊红(HE)染色法观察踝关节组织病理改变;酶联免疫吸附剂检测法(ELISA)检测大鼠血清白细胞介素-17 (IL-17)、白细胞介素-10 (IL-10)、转化生长因子-β (TGF-β)含量;实时荧光定量PCR法(RT-PCR)检测大鼠关节滑膜组织中维生素D受体(VDR)、1-α羟化酶(CYP27B1)、24-羟化酶(CYP24A1)、叉头/翼状螺旋转录因子3 (Foxp3)、维甲酸相关孤儿核受体γt (RORγt) mRNA表达。结果:与空白组相比,模型组血清IL-17含量水平显著上升(P 0.05),血清IL-10、TGF-β含量水平显著下降(P 0.05);关节滑膜CYP24A1、RORγt mRNA表达水平显著上升(P 0.05),VDR、CYP27B1、Foxp3 mRNA表达水平显著下降(P 0.05)。与模型组相比,维生素D组及四妙汤高剂量组血清IL-17水平显著下降(P 0.05),维生素D组及四妙汤中、高剂量组血清IL-10水平显著上升(P 0.05),维生素D组及四妙汤高剂量组血清TGF-β水平显著上升(P 0.05);维生素D组及四妙汤中、高剂量组关节滑膜VDR、CYP27B1、Foxp3 mRNA表达水平显著上升(P 0.05),维生素D组及四妙汤低、中、高剂量组关节滑膜CYP24A1 mRNA表达水平显著下降(P 0.05),维生素D组及四妙汤中、高剂量组关节滑膜RORγt mRNA表达水平显著下降(P 0.05)。结论:四妙汤通过调节关节滑膜组织中VDR、CYP27B1、CYP24A1、Foxp3、RORγt mRNA表达情况,改善血清IL-17、IL-10、TGF-β水平,发挥其干预RA的作用。Objective: To explore the mechanism of action of Simiao decoction in improving the rat model of RA. Methods: Rat models of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were established by collagen-induced arthritis (CIA). The rats were then administered with low, medium and high doses of Simiao decoction (3.15 g/kg, 6.3 g/kg, 12.6 g/kg) and vitamin D (25 ng/kg) by gavage. The administration period was 28 days, and the general conditions of the rats were recorded. Observation of pathological changes in ankle joint tissues by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining method. The contents of interleukin-17 (IL-17), interleukin-10 (IL-10), and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) in the serum of rats were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The mRNA expressions of VDR, CYP27B1, CYP24A1, Foxp3, and RORγt in the synovial tissue of rat joints were detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR (RT-PCR). Results: Compared with the control group, the serum IL-17 content level in the model group significantly increased (P 0.05), while the serum IL-10 and TGF-β content levels significantly decreased (P 0.05);the mRNA expression levels of CYP24A1 and RORγt in the synovial membrane significantly increased (P 0.05), and the mRNA expression levels of VDR, CYP27B1, and Foxp3 significantly decreased (P 0.05). Compared with the model group, the serum IL-17 level in the vitamin D group and the high-dose Simiao decoction group significantly decreased (P 0.05), the serum IL-10 level in the vitamin D group and the medium and high-dose Simiao decoction groups significantly increased (P 0.05), and the serum TGF-β level in the vitamin D group and the high-dose Simiao decoction group significantly increased (P 0.05);the mRNA expression levels of VDR, CYP27B1, and Foxp3 in the synovial membrane in the vitamin D group and the medium and high-dose Simiao decoction groups significantly increased (P 0.05), the mRNA expression level of CYP24A1 in the synovial membrane in the vitamin D group and the low, medium, and high-dose Simiao decoction groups significantly decreased (P 0.05), and the mRNA expression level of RORγt in the synovial membrane in the vitamin D group and the medium- and high-dose Simiao decoction groups significantly decreased (P 0.05). Conclusion: Simiao decoction exerts its intervention effect on RA by regulating the mRNA expression of VDR, CYP27B1, CYP24A1, Foxp3, and RORγt in the synovial membrane and improving the levels of serum IL-17, IL-10, and TGF-β.展开更多
FOXL 2 and CYP 19 B are crucial transcription factors in vertebrates and invertebrates that play pivotal roles in sex differentiation and gonadal development.The potential roles of the foxl 2 and cyp 19 b genes in sex...FOXL 2 and CYP 19 B are crucial transcription factors in vertebrates and invertebrates that play pivotal roles in sex differentiation and gonadal development.The potential roles of the foxl 2 and cyp 19 b genes in sex determination and gonadal development in Cyprinus carpio var.koi were explored using a non-invasive RNA interference(RNAi)method,histopathological observation and qPCR.Results demonstrate that foxl 2 exhibited a sexually dimorphic expression pattern in gonads,with a notable expression in ovaries;cyp 19 b was expressed in all peripheral tissues,with a particularly prominent expression in brain and gonads.The knockdown of foxl 2 by RNAi resulted in delay in the development of the female gonads.Conversely,no notable alterations were discerned in the gonads of C.carpio var.koi following the knockdown of cyp 19 b.The upregulation of sox 9 a,amh,and cyp 19 b following foxl 2 knockdown indicates that foxl 2 may play a pivotal role in gonadal development.Nevertheless,further investigation is required to ascertain the potential role of cyp 19 b.This study elucidated the role of foxl 2 and enhanced the understanding of the mechanisms of sex determination and gonadal development in C.carpio var.koi.展开更多
文摘Benzylisoquinoline alkaloids(BIAs)are a structurally diverse group of plant metabolites renowned for their pharmacological properties.However,sustainable sources for these compounds remain limited.Consequently,researchers are focusing on elucidating BIA biosynthetic pathways and genes to explore alternative sources using synthetic biology approaches.CYP80B,a family of cytochrome P450(CYP450)enzymes,plays a crucial role in BIA biosynthesis.Previously reported CYP80Bs are known to catalyze the 3′-hydroxylation of(S)-Nmethylcoclaurine,with the N-methyl group essential for catalytic activity.In this study,we successfully cloned a full-length CYP80B gene(St CYP80B)from Stephania tetrandra(S.tetrandra)and identified its function using a yeast heterologous expression system.Both in vivo yeast feeding and in vitro enzyme analysis demonstrated that St CYP80B could catalyze Nmethylcoclaurine and coclaurine into their respective 3'-hydroxylated products.Notably,St CYP80B exhibited an expanded substrate selectivity compared to previously reported wildtype CYP80Bs,as it did not require an N-methyl group for hydroxylase activity.Furthermore,St CYP80B displayed a clear preference for the(S)-configuration.Co-expression of St CYP80B with the CYP450 reductases(CPRs,StCPR1,and StCPR2),also cloned from S.tetrandra,significantly enhanced the catalytic activity towards(S)-coclaurine.Site-directed mutagenesis of St CYP80B revealed that the residue H205 is crucial for coclaurine catalysis.Additionally,St CYP80B exhibited tissue-specific expression in plants.This study provides new genetic resources for the biosynthesis of BIAs and further elucidates their synthetic pathway in natural plant systems.
文摘目的:探讨四妙汤改善类风湿关节炎(RA)模型大鼠的作用机制。方法:采用胶原诱导法(CIA)建立RA模型大鼠,灌胃四妙汤水煎液低、中、高剂量组(3.15 g/kg、6.3 g/kg、12.6 g/kg),维生素D组(25 μg/kg)。给药周期为28天,记录大鼠一般情况。苏木精–伊红(HE)染色法观察踝关节组织病理改变;酶联免疫吸附剂检测法(ELISA)检测大鼠血清白细胞介素-17 (IL-17)、白细胞介素-10 (IL-10)、转化生长因子-β (TGF-β)含量;实时荧光定量PCR法(RT-PCR)检测大鼠关节滑膜组织中维生素D受体(VDR)、1-α羟化酶(CYP27B1)、24-羟化酶(CYP24A1)、叉头/翼状螺旋转录因子3 (Foxp3)、维甲酸相关孤儿核受体γt (RORγt) mRNA表达。结果:与空白组相比,模型组血清IL-17含量水平显著上升(P 0.05),血清IL-10、TGF-β含量水平显著下降(P 0.05);关节滑膜CYP24A1、RORγt mRNA表达水平显著上升(P 0.05),VDR、CYP27B1、Foxp3 mRNA表达水平显著下降(P 0.05)。与模型组相比,维生素D组及四妙汤高剂量组血清IL-17水平显著下降(P 0.05),维生素D组及四妙汤中、高剂量组血清IL-10水平显著上升(P 0.05),维生素D组及四妙汤高剂量组血清TGF-β水平显著上升(P 0.05);维生素D组及四妙汤中、高剂量组关节滑膜VDR、CYP27B1、Foxp3 mRNA表达水平显著上升(P 0.05),维生素D组及四妙汤低、中、高剂量组关节滑膜CYP24A1 mRNA表达水平显著下降(P 0.05),维生素D组及四妙汤中、高剂量组关节滑膜RORγt mRNA表达水平显著下降(P 0.05)。结论:四妙汤通过调节关节滑膜组织中VDR、CYP27B1、CYP24A1、Foxp3、RORγt mRNA表达情况,改善血清IL-17、IL-10、TGF-β水平,发挥其干预RA的作用。Objective: To explore the mechanism of action of Simiao decoction in improving the rat model of RA. Methods: Rat models of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were established by collagen-induced arthritis (CIA). The rats were then administered with low, medium and high doses of Simiao decoction (3.15 g/kg, 6.3 g/kg, 12.6 g/kg) and vitamin D (25 ng/kg) by gavage. The administration period was 28 days, and the general conditions of the rats were recorded. Observation of pathological changes in ankle joint tissues by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining method. The contents of interleukin-17 (IL-17), interleukin-10 (IL-10), and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) in the serum of rats were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The mRNA expressions of VDR, CYP27B1, CYP24A1, Foxp3, and RORγt in the synovial tissue of rat joints were detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR (RT-PCR). Results: Compared with the control group, the serum IL-17 content level in the model group significantly increased (P 0.05), while the serum IL-10 and TGF-β content levels significantly decreased (P 0.05);the mRNA expression levels of CYP24A1 and RORγt in the synovial membrane significantly increased (P 0.05), and the mRNA expression levels of VDR, CYP27B1, and Foxp3 significantly decreased (P 0.05). Compared with the model group, the serum IL-17 level in the vitamin D group and the high-dose Simiao decoction group significantly decreased (P 0.05), the serum IL-10 level in the vitamin D group and the medium and high-dose Simiao decoction groups significantly increased (P 0.05), and the serum TGF-β level in the vitamin D group and the high-dose Simiao decoction group significantly increased (P 0.05);the mRNA expression levels of VDR, CYP27B1, and Foxp3 in the synovial membrane in the vitamin D group and the medium and high-dose Simiao decoction groups significantly increased (P 0.05), the mRNA expression level of CYP24A1 in the synovial membrane in the vitamin D group and the low, medium, and high-dose Simiao decoction groups significantly decreased (P 0.05), and the mRNA expression level of RORγt in the synovial membrane in the vitamin D group and the medium- and high-dose Simiao decoction groups significantly decreased (P 0.05). Conclusion: Simiao decoction exerts its intervention effect on RA by regulating the mRNA expression of VDR, CYP27B1, CYP24A1, Foxp3, and RORγt in the synovial membrane and improving the levels of serum IL-17, IL-10, and TGF-β.
基金Supported by the Qingdao Aquarium Technology Collaborative Innovation Center Cooperation Project(No.20210021)the Researching Key Technologies for Selecting Excellent Koi Carp Germplasm(No.20223702032291)the Qingdao Agricultural University Tangwang Koi Carp Joint R&D Center Collaborative Project(No.20220271)。
文摘FOXL 2 and CYP 19 B are crucial transcription factors in vertebrates and invertebrates that play pivotal roles in sex differentiation and gonadal development.The potential roles of the foxl 2 and cyp 19 b genes in sex determination and gonadal development in Cyprinus carpio var.koi were explored using a non-invasive RNA interference(RNAi)method,histopathological observation and qPCR.Results demonstrate that foxl 2 exhibited a sexually dimorphic expression pattern in gonads,with a notable expression in ovaries;cyp 19 b was expressed in all peripheral tissues,with a particularly prominent expression in brain and gonads.The knockdown of foxl 2 by RNAi resulted in delay in the development of the female gonads.Conversely,no notable alterations were discerned in the gonads of C.carpio var.koi following the knockdown of cyp 19 b.The upregulation of sox 9 a,amh,and cyp 19 b following foxl 2 knockdown indicates that foxl 2 may play a pivotal role in gonadal development.Nevertheless,further investigation is required to ascertain the potential role of cyp 19 b.This study elucidated the role of foxl 2 and enhanced the understanding of the mechanisms of sex determination and gonadal development in C.carpio var.koi.
