Edible insects have been attracting significant attention not only for their nutritional superiority but also for their excellent bio-functional activity.In this study,the apoptotic protective effects of water-soluble...Edible insects have been attracting significant attention not only for their nutritional superiority but also for their excellent bio-functional activity.In this study,the apoptotic protective effects of water-soluble protein(WPB)and salt-soluble protein(SPB)extracts derived from Protaetia brevitarsis against hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))-induced oxidative stress in C2C12 cells were investigated.WPB and SPB were confirmed to exhibit radical scavenging and ferric-ion reducing activities.In addition,WPB and SPB treatments effectively restored the decreased cell viability of the C2C12 cells induced by H2O2 treatment,and showcased protective effects against apoptosis and mitochondrial dysfunction by regulating the expressions of pro-and anti-apoptotic proteins.Therefore,our data indicated that protein extracts from Protaetia brevitarsis could be beneficial for the prevention and treatment of diseases associated with apoptosis induced by oxidative stress.展开更多
Considering huge number of insect species in the world,studies of heat shock proteins on insects are still very limited.Special focus of＂Insect heat shock proteins and their underlying functions＂provides a comprehen...Considering huge number of insect species in the world,studies of heat shock proteins on insects are still very limited.Special focus of＂Insect heat shock proteins and their underlying functions＂provides a comprehensive knowledge for the given topics,which focuses on the heat shock proteins from four insect species：i）Five heat shock proteins（HSPs）from Cotesia chilonis were identified,and their expressional patterns under different temperatures were examined.展开更多
The green fluorescence of bioluminescent jellyfish Aequorea victoria is due to the presence of the green fluorescent protein (GFP). To examine whether the GFP gene can be applied as a reporter gene in insect cells...The green fluorescence of bioluminescent jellyfish Aequorea victoria is due to the presence of the green fluorescent protein (GFP). To examine whether the GFP gene can be applied as a reporter gene in insect cells, a baculovirus transfer vector containing the neomycin resistance gene (neo) was established. The GFP gene was subcloned into the vector downstream of the polyhedrin gene (ocu) promoter. In the presence of G418, the recombinant virus can be purified. Expression of the GFP gene in the recombinant virus should give rise to synthesis of the GFP with a molecular weight of 30×10 3 dalton, and is observable by the strong green light irradiated by ultraviolet or blue light in viable intact insect cells. The GFP produced in insect cells has typical fluorescent spectra indistinguishable from those of the purified native GFP. The GFP gene as a good reporter gene can be applied to the baculovirus insect cell expression system.展开更多
INTRODUCTIONAlthough reliable assays for the detection ofhepatitis C virus and E virus became available, still10% 20% hepatitis are not caused byhepatitis A-E virus[1-3]. In 1996, two research groups isolatedthis agen...INTRODUCTIONAlthough reliable assays for the detection ofhepatitis C virus and E virus became available, still10% 20% hepatitis are not caused byhepatitis A-E virus[1-3]. In 1996, two research groups isolatedthis agent independently and almost simultaneouslyand named hepatitis G virus and GB virus C,respectively[4-7].展开更多
基金This research was supported by the Main Research Program(E0211200-03)of the Korea Food Research Institute(KFRI)funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT(Republic of Korea).
文摘Edible insects have been attracting significant attention not only for their nutritional superiority but also for their excellent bio-functional activity.In this study,the apoptotic protective effects of water-soluble protein(WPB)and salt-soluble protein(SPB)extracts derived from Protaetia brevitarsis against hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))-induced oxidative stress in C2C12 cells were investigated.WPB and SPB were confirmed to exhibit radical scavenging and ferric-ion reducing activities.In addition,WPB and SPB treatments effectively restored the decreased cell viability of the C2C12 cells induced by H2O2 treatment,and showcased protective effects against apoptosis and mitochondrial dysfunction by regulating the expressions of pro-and anti-apoptotic proteins.Therefore,our data indicated that protein extracts from Protaetia brevitarsis could be beneficial for the prevention and treatment of diseases associated with apoptosis induced by oxidative stress.
文摘Considering huge number of insect species in the world,studies of heat shock proteins on insects are still very limited.Special focus of＂Insect heat shock proteins and their underlying functions＂provides a comprehensive knowledge for the given topics,which focuses on the heat shock proteins from four insect species：i）Five heat shock proteins（HSPs）from Cotesia chilonis were identified,and their expressional patterns under different temperatures were examined.
文摘The green fluorescence of bioluminescent jellyfish Aequorea victoria is due to the presence of the green fluorescent protein (GFP). To examine whether the GFP gene can be applied as a reporter gene in insect cells, a baculovirus transfer vector containing the neomycin resistance gene (neo) was established. The GFP gene was subcloned into the vector downstream of the polyhedrin gene (ocu) promoter. In the presence of G418, the recombinant virus can be purified. Expression of the GFP gene in the recombinant virus should give rise to synthesis of the GFP with a molecular weight of 30×10 3 dalton, and is observable by the strong green light irradiated by ultraviolet or blue light in viable intact insect cells. The GFP produced in insect cells has typical fluorescent spectra indistinguishable from those of the purified native GFP. The GFP gene as a good reporter gene can be applied to the baculovirus insect cell expression system.
基金Supported by the Neational Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 39825116, 39970394.
文摘INTRODUCTIONAlthough reliable assays for the detection ofhepatitis C virus and E virus became available, still10% 20% hepatitis are not caused byhepatitis A-E virus[1-3]. In 1996, two research groups isolatedthis agent independently and almost simultaneouslyand named hepatitis G virus and GB virus C,respectively[4-7].
