We report the systematic survey of the binding free energies at the interface between a carbohydrate binding module(CBM)of Cel7A and the celluloseⅢ_(1)crystal model using grid docking searches and molecular dynamics ...We report the systematic survey of the binding free energies at the interface between a carbohydrate binding module(CBM)of Cel7A and the celluloseⅢ_(1)crystal model using grid docking searches and molecular dynamics simulations.The two hydrophobic crystal surfaces were involved in the distinct energy minima of the binding free energy.The complex models,each with the CBM at the minimum energy position,stably formed in the solution state.The binding free energies of the celluloseⅢ_(1)complex models,based on both static and dynamics states,were comparable to those of the native cellulose complex models.However,the celluloseⅢ_(1)crystal had a larger binding surface,which is compatible with the observed high enzymatic activity of Cel7A for the celluloseⅢ_(1)substrate.展开更多
OBJECTIVE To investigate the clinical and functional association of mi R-194 in human laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma(LSCC).METHODS Cell growth was measured by MTT assay.Cel cycle distribution was detected using PI ...OBJECTIVE To investigate the clinical and functional association of mi R-194 in human laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma(LSCC).METHODS Cell growth was measured by MTT assay.Cel cycle distribution was detected using PI staining by flow cytometric analysis.Cell migration and invasion were examined by wound healing assay and transwell assay.The 3′-UTR activity was detected by luciferase assay.The expression level of proteins and mR NA were analysed by Western blotting,immunohistochemistry and q RT-PCR.Mouse xenograft model was established to observe the tumor growth in vivo.RESULTS The expression level of miR-194 is significantly lower in clinical LSCC tissues compared with normal tissues,and is correlated with lymph node metastasis and TNM stage.Kaplan-Meier analysis shows that high miR-194 expression predicts a favorable outcome for LSCC patients.Functional assays show that enforced expression of mi R-194 inhibits the growth,migration,invasion and drug-resistance of LSCC cells.Moreover,Wee1 is identified as a novel functional target of mi R-194.Exogenous expression of Wee1 protein in mi R-194-over expressing cells partially reverses the suppressive effects of mi R-194 on LSCC cells.In addition,Wee1 was abnormally overexpressed in clinical LSCC tissues,and its protein levels were inversely correlated with miR-194 expression.High Wee1 protein level was also associated with TNM stage,lymph node metastasis and poor prognosis.CONCLUSION Our study provides new sights into the role of miR-194/Wee1 axis in LSCC,and suggests a novel miR-194/Wee1-based clinical intervention target for LSCC patients.展开更多
基金supported by JSPS KAKENHI Grant Number 17K00409。
文摘We report the systematic survey of the binding free energies at the interface between a carbohydrate binding module(CBM)of Cel7A and the celluloseⅢ_(1)crystal model using grid docking searches and molecular dynamics simulations.The two hydrophobic crystal surfaces were involved in the distinct energy minima of the binding free energy.The complex models,each with the CBM at the minimum energy position,stably formed in the solution state.The binding free energies of the celluloseⅢ_(1)complex models,based on both static and dynamics states,were comparable to those of the native cellulose complex models.However,the celluloseⅢ_(1)crystal had a larger binding surface,which is compatible with the observed high enzymatic activity of Cel7A for the celluloseⅢ_(1)substrate.
基金The project supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(31271444,81201726)the Guangdong Natural Science Funds(2015TQ01R350,2014A030313057)the Guangdong Science and Technology Program(2016A050502027,2013B021800088)
文摘OBJECTIVE To investigate the clinical and functional association of mi R-194 in human laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma(LSCC).METHODS Cell growth was measured by MTT assay.Cel cycle distribution was detected using PI staining by flow cytometric analysis.Cell migration and invasion were examined by wound healing assay and transwell assay.The 3′-UTR activity was detected by luciferase assay.The expression level of proteins and mR NA were analysed by Western blotting,immunohistochemistry and q RT-PCR.Mouse xenograft model was established to observe the tumor growth in vivo.RESULTS The expression level of miR-194 is significantly lower in clinical LSCC tissues compared with normal tissues,and is correlated with lymph node metastasis and TNM stage.Kaplan-Meier analysis shows that high miR-194 expression predicts a favorable outcome for LSCC patients.Functional assays show that enforced expression of mi R-194 inhibits the growth,migration,invasion and drug-resistance of LSCC cells.Moreover,Wee1 is identified as a novel functional target of mi R-194.Exogenous expression of Wee1 protein in mi R-194-over expressing cells partially reverses the suppressive effects of mi R-194 on LSCC cells.In addition,Wee1 was abnormally overexpressed in clinical LSCC tissues,and its protein levels were inversely correlated with miR-194 expression.High Wee1 protein level was also associated with TNM stage,lymph node metastasis and poor prognosis.CONCLUSION Our study provides new sights into the role of miR-194/Wee1 axis in LSCC,and suggests a novel miR-194/Wee1-based clinical intervention target for LSCC patients.
