NADC34-like porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus(PRRSV),which first appeared in China in 2017,is currently one of the main epidemic strains in China.In this study,we found that a new variant of NADC34-l...NADC34-like porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus(PRRSV),which first appeared in China in 2017,is currently one of the main epidemic strains in China.In this study,we found that a new variant of NADC34-like PRRSV evolved,named the L1A variant.The phylogenetics,epidemic status,and pathogenicity of the LA variants were subsequently comprehensively evaluated.Based on the results of the ORF5 phylogenetic analysis,the L1A variants were classified as NADC34-like PPRSV.All the strains had the same discontinuous 131-aa deletion in the NSP2 region(similar to that in the NADC30).Recombination analysis revealed that the L1A variants were recombinant viruses that contained an NADC30-like PRRSV skeleton,a nonstructural protein-encoding gene region obtained in part from JXA1-like PRRSV and a ORF2-ORF6 gene region partly obtained from NADC34-like PRRSV and that exhibited similar recombination patterns.We successfully isolated the L1A variant TZJ2756 from PAMs and Marc-145 cells.In animal experiments,TZJ2756 exhibited moderate pathogenicity in piglets,causing obvious clinical symptoms,namely,persistent fever,significantly reduced body weight,interstitial edema and severe interstitial pneumonia in the lungs,and prolonged high-load viremia.L1A variants have been detected in at least 12 provinces in China and share many similar epidemiological characteristics with the American L1C variant.This research will enhance our understanding of the prevalence of L1A variants and furnish valuable data for the ongoing monitoring of NADC34-like PRRSV in China.展开更多
Objectives:Glioblastoma(GBM)is a prevalent malignant brain tumor prone to drug resistance.We previously found a strong correlation between SH3 domain GRB2-like endophilin B1(SH3GLB1)and superoxide dismutase 2(SOD2),wh...Objectives:Glioblastoma(GBM)is a prevalent malignant brain tumor prone to drug resistance.We previously found a strong correlation between SH3 domain GRB2-like endophilin B1(SH3GLB1)and superoxide dismutase 2(SOD2),which converts O_(2) to hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2)).Prior studies show that H_(2)O_(2) redox signaling is vital for physiological processes and can drive tumor progression.Therefore,we aim to define how H_(2)O_(2) signaling regulates SH3GLB1 and AKT(protein kinase B)pathways in GBM and to assess whether modulating H_(2)O_(2) reverses temozolomide(TMZ)resistance.Methods:We used cultured cells and pharmacological inhibitors and activators to confirm the significance of H_(2)O_(2) signaling.GBM cells were used to verify the role of H_(2)O_(2) signaling in cell state transitions and animal experiments identified optimal treatment strategies.Results:We found that SOD2 acts as an upstream regulator of SH3GLB1.When SOD inhibitors and TMZ were combined,cells showed reduced SH3GLB1 and autophagy levels.SH3GLB1 was found to be regulated by H_(2)O_(2) via AKT signaling using redox homeostasis-regulating experiments.Although treatment-induced changes in mitochondrial H_(2)O_(2) levels mirrored those in the cytosol,parental and resistant cells exhibited divergent fates,highlighting cell-fate plasticity.TMZ combined with a redox modulator reduced resistant tumor cell growth(about 2/3 reduction of tumor size;p<0.05)and suppressed SH3GLB1 and autophagy levels in animal models.The TMZ-induced increase in SH3GLB1 expression was reversed by HgCl2,which inhibited the aquaporin-9/AKT signaling.Conclusion:Overall,these findings underscore the importance of H_(2)O_(2)-SH3GLB1 signaling in GBM and may inform future therapeutic strategies for overcoming TMZ resistance.展开更多
在大豆(Glycine max L.Merr.)中克隆了一个1008bp的表皮毛相关基因GmTTG1-like(Glycine max Transparent Testa Glabra 1-like);生物信息学分析表明,GmTTG1-like蛋白在结构上具有4个WD40重复(WD40-repeat)结构域,与烟草中NtTTG2(Nicotia...在大豆(Glycine max L.Merr.)中克隆了一个1008bp的表皮毛相关基因GmTTG1-like(Glycine max Transparent Testa Glabra 1-like);生物信息学分析表明,GmTTG1-like蛋白在结构上具有4个WD40重复(WD40-repeat)结构域,与烟草中NtTTG2(Nicotiana tabacum Testa Glabra 2)具有较高同源性。推测GmTTG1-like与大豆表皮毛的生物学功能有关,并可能作用于大豆发育和防卫反应过程。采用RTPCR和q-RT-PCR两种方法检测GmTTG1-like在植物根、茎、叶、花和种子中的表达。构建GmTTG1-like植物表达载体并获得可以侵染的农杆菌阳性克隆。展开更多
SOC1/TM3(SUPPRESSOR OF OVEREXPRESSION OF CONSTANS 1/Tomato MADS-box gene 3)是MADS-box家族一员,它能够整合多条开花途径的开花信号,调节植物由营养生长向生殖生长的转变。在从梅花长蕊绿萼品种中克隆到3个SOC1同源基因PmSOC1-1、P...SOC1/TM3(SUPPRESSOR OF OVEREXPRESSION OF CONSTANS 1/Tomato MADS-box gene 3)是MADS-box家族一员,它能够整合多条开花途径的开花信号,调节植物由营养生长向生殖生长的转变。在从梅花长蕊绿萼品种中克隆到3个SOC1同源基因PmSOC1-1、PmSOC1-2和PmSOC1-3的基础上,构建由CaMV35S启动子驱动的植物表达载体,并在拟南芥中过量表达,以研究其功能。通过对转基因植株表型观察发现,3个PmSOC1-like基因都具有使野生型拟南芥提前开花的作用。其中,PmSOC1-2作用最强,PmSOC1-1居中,PmSOC1-3作用最弱。对转基因拟南芥内源成花基因的qRT-PCR检测说明,PmSOC1-like基因主要是通过上调其下游花分生组织特性基因(AGL24、LFY、AP1和FUL)来促进植物开花;此外,PmSOC1-1和PmSOC1-2还导致了花瓣细丝状、花萼叶片化、花瓣和花萼宿存等花器官形态的改变,说明它们可能还具有影响花器官发育的功能。研究结果将有助于阐明梅花由营养生长向生殖生长转变的分子机制。展开更多
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32172890 and 32002315)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFF0711004)+3 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province,China(YQ2022C042)the State Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology Foundation of China(SKLVBF202208)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF,China(GZC20233062)the National Center of Technology Innovation for Pigs,China(NCTIP-XD/C09)。
文摘NADC34-like porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus(PRRSV),which first appeared in China in 2017,is currently one of the main epidemic strains in China.In this study,we found that a new variant of NADC34-like PRRSV evolved,named the L1A variant.The phylogenetics,epidemic status,and pathogenicity of the LA variants were subsequently comprehensively evaluated.Based on the results of the ORF5 phylogenetic analysis,the L1A variants were classified as NADC34-like PPRSV.All the strains had the same discontinuous 131-aa deletion in the NSP2 region(similar to that in the NADC30).Recombination analysis revealed that the L1A variants were recombinant viruses that contained an NADC30-like PRRSV skeleton,a nonstructural protein-encoding gene region obtained in part from JXA1-like PRRSV and a ORF2-ORF6 gene region partly obtained from NADC34-like PRRSV and that exhibited similar recombination patterns.We successfully isolated the L1A variant TZJ2756 from PAMs and Marc-145 cells.In animal experiments,TZJ2756 exhibited moderate pathogenicity in piglets,causing obvious clinical symptoms,namely,persistent fever,significantly reduced body weight,interstitial edema and severe interstitial pneumonia in the lungs,and prolonged high-load viremia.L1A variants have been detected in at least 12 provinces in China and share many similar epidemiological characteristics with the American L1C variant.This research will enhance our understanding of the prevalence of L1A variants and furnish valuable data for the ongoing monitoring of NADC34-like PRRSV in China.
基金supported by research grants from the Ministry of Science and Technology(MOST 108-2314-B-400-026 and 109-2013-B-400-036)National Science and Technology Council(NSTC 112-2320-B-214-010 and 113-2320-B-214-002)+1 种基金I-Shou University(ISU-112-01-12A,ISU112-S-02 and ISU114-S-04)National Health Research Institutes,Taiwan(CA-111-PP-19).
文摘Objectives:Glioblastoma(GBM)is a prevalent malignant brain tumor prone to drug resistance.We previously found a strong correlation between SH3 domain GRB2-like endophilin B1(SH3GLB1)and superoxide dismutase 2(SOD2),which converts O_(2) to hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2)).Prior studies show that H_(2)O_(2) redox signaling is vital for physiological processes and can drive tumor progression.Therefore,we aim to define how H_(2)O_(2) signaling regulates SH3GLB1 and AKT(protein kinase B)pathways in GBM and to assess whether modulating H_(2)O_(2) reverses temozolomide(TMZ)resistance.Methods:We used cultured cells and pharmacological inhibitors and activators to confirm the significance of H_(2)O_(2) signaling.GBM cells were used to verify the role of H_(2)O_(2) signaling in cell state transitions and animal experiments identified optimal treatment strategies.Results:We found that SOD2 acts as an upstream regulator of SH3GLB1.When SOD inhibitors and TMZ were combined,cells showed reduced SH3GLB1 and autophagy levels.SH3GLB1 was found to be regulated by H_(2)O_(2) via AKT signaling using redox homeostasis-regulating experiments.Although treatment-induced changes in mitochondrial H_(2)O_(2) levels mirrored those in the cytosol,parental and resistant cells exhibited divergent fates,highlighting cell-fate plasticity.TMZ combined with a redox modulator reduced resistant tumor cell growth(about 2/3 reduction of tumor size;p<0.05)and suppressed SH3GLB1 and autophagy levels in animal models.The TMZ-induced increase in SH3GLB1 expression was reversed by HgCl2,which inhibited the aquaporin-9/AKT signaling.Conclusion:Overall,these findings underscore the importance of H_(2)O_(2)-SH3GLB1 signaling in GBM and may inform future therapeutic strategies for overcoming TMZ resistance.
文摘SOC1/TM3(SUPPRESSOR OF OVEREXPRESSION OF CONSTANS 1/Tomato MADS-box gene 3)是MADS-box家族一员,它能够整合多条开花途径的开花信号,调节植物由营养生长向生殖生长的转变。在从梅花长蕊绿萼品种中克隆到3个SOC1同源基因PmSOC1-1、PmSOC1-2和PmSOC1-3的基础上,构建由CaMV35S启动子驱动的植物表达载体,并在拟南芥中过量表达,以研究其功能。通过对转基因植株表型观察发现,3个PmSOC1-like基因都具有使野生型拟南芥提前开花的作用。其中,PmSOC1-2作用最强,PmSOC1-1居中,PmSOC1-3作用最弱。对转基因拟南芥内源成花基因的qRT-PCR检测说明,PmSOC1-like基因主要是通过上调其下游花分生组织特性基因(AGL24、LFY、AP1和FUL)来促进植物开花;此外,PmSOC1-1和PmSOC1-2还导致了花瓣细丝状、花萼叶片化、花瓣和花萼宿存等花器官形态的改变,说明它们可能还具有影响花器官发育的功能。研究结果将有助于阐明梅花由营养生长向生殖生长转变的分子机制。
