Receptor-like kinases(RLKs)and receptor-like cytoplasmic kinases(RLCKs)play an indispensable role in the perception and transmission of extracellular signals in plants.In rice,these kinases actively participate in imm...Receptor-like kinases(RLKs)and receptor-like cytoplasmic kinases(RLCKs)play an indispensable role in the perception and transmission of extracellular signals in plants.In rice,these kinases actively participate in immune responses against a variety of pathogens,including fungi,bacteria,and viruses.However,research on the specific response mechanisms and the spectrum of different kinase activities against various pathogens remains insufficient.This review provides an in-depth and comprehensive overview of the types and functions of RLKs and RLCKs involved in disease resistance,emphasizing the central role of certain RLKs and RLCKs in the plant immune system.These kinases can recognize specific molecular patterns of pathogens and rapidly initiate an immune response in rice.Furthermore,the activity and functional regulation of these key kinases are tightly controlled by various post-translational modifications,such as phosphorylation and ubiquitination.This meticulous regulation ensures that the rice immune system's response is both precise and timely,effectively balancing the intensity of the immune response and preventing potential issues caused by either hyperactivity or insufficiency.By synthesizing current research findings,this review not only broadens our understanding of the role of RLKs and RLCKs in plant immunity but also provides new perspectives and strategies for future research on disease resistance breeding in rice.Future studies are expected to delve deeper into the signaling networks and regulatory mechanisms of these kinases,exploring their potential in agricultural production to develop rice varieties with enhanced disease resistance.展开更多
[Objective] The research aimed to find the extracellular binding proteins of CR4.[Method] The extracellular domain of OsCR4 was as the bait protein,and the yeast two-hybrid was used to screen cDNA library of seedling ...[Objective] The research aimed to find the extracellular binding proteins of CR4.[Method] The extracellular domain of OsCR4 was as the bait protein,and the yeast two-hybrid was used to screen cDNA library of seedling which was cultivated 14 d.[Result] A lot of proteins which included a peroxide B（D26484）,a methionine thioredoxin reductase（ABF96078）and an unknown function protein were gained.[Conclusion] It provided the theory basis for studying the signal transduction mechanism of CR4.展开更多
[Objective] This study aimed to clone and identify the banana fruit receptor-like protein kinase gene.[Method] The cDNA phage libraries of banana fruit were adopted as the experimental materials to screen positive pha...[Objective] This study aimed to clone and identify the banana fruit receptor-like protein kinase gene.[Method] The cDNA phage libraries of banana fruit were adopted as the experimental materials to screen positive phage libraries of banana receptor-like protein kinase gene;cloning and sequence analysis of the gene were conducted,and the banana receptor-like protein kinase gene was identified by using in situ hybridization method.[Result] In this study,a 1 698 bp long banana receptor-like protein kinase gene was cloned from banana fruit,encoding 563 amino acids.Southern hybridization result confirmed that the banana receptor-like protein kinase gene was a multiple-copy gene from banana genome.[Conclusion] The study laid the foundation for further investigating the functions of banana receptor-like protein kinase gene in fruit.展开更多
Receptor-like cytoplasmic kinases(RLCKs)represent a large family of proteins in plants.In Arabidopsis and rice,several RLCKs in subfamily VII(RLCKs-VII)have been implicated in pathogen-associated molecular pattern-tri...Receptor-like cytoplasmic kinases(RLCKs)represent a large family of proteins in plants.In Arabidopsis and rice,several RLCKs in subfamily VII(RLCKs-VII)have been implicated in pathogen-associated molecular pattern-triggered immunity and basal resistance against bacterial and fungal pathogens.However,little is known about roles of RLCKs-VII of the important crop common wheat(Triticum aestivum)in immune responses.Here,we isolated a RLCK-VII-encoding gene from wheat,designated as TaRLCK1B,and investigated its role in host immune response to infection of a necrotrophic fungus Rhizoctonia cerealis that is a major pathogen of sharp eyespot,a destructive disease of wheat.RNA-sequencing and RT-qPCR analyses showed that transcriptional level of TaRLCK1B was significantly higher in sharp eyespot-resistant wheat cultivars than in susceptible wheat cultivars.The gene transcription was rapidly and markedly elevated in the resistant wheat cultivars by R.cerealis infection.The TaRLCK1B protein was closely related to OsRLCK176,a rice resistance-related RLCKs-VII,with 84.03%identity.Virus-induced gene silencing plus wheat response to R.cerealis assay results indicated that silencing of TaRLCK1 impaired resistance to R.cerealis.Meantime,silencing of TaRLCK1 significantly elevated both the content of H2 O2(a major kind of reactive oxygen species,ROS)and the transcriptional level of the ROS-generating enzyme-encoding gene RBOH,but repressed the expression of the ROS-scavenging enzyme-encoding gene CAT1 at 18 hours after inoculation(hai)with R.cerealis.Taken together,these data suggested that TaRLCK1B was required for the early immune response of wheat to R.cerealis through modulating ROS signaling in wheat.展开更多
A novel gene, GhSERK1, was identified in cotton. It encoded a protein belonging to the somatic embryogenesis receptor- like kinase （SERK） family. The genomic sequence of GhSERK1 was 6 920 bp in length, containing a ...A novel gene, GhSERK1, was identified in cotton. It encoded a protein belonging to the somatic embryogenesis receptor- like kinase （SERK） family. The genomic sequence of GhSERK1 was 6 920 bp in length, containing a predicted transcriptional start site （TSS）. Its full-length cDNA was 2 502 bp, encoding a protein of 627 amino acids. Sequence analysis of GhSERK1 revealed high levels of similarity to other reported SERKs, as well as a conserved intron/exon structure that was unique to members of the SERK family. Expression analysis showed that GhSERK1 mRNA was present in all organs of cotton plants and at different developmental stages, but its transcripts were most abundant in reproductive organs. Compared with that of the male-fertile line, the level of GhSERK1 mRNA was lower in the anther of the male-sterile cotton line, in which the pollen development was defected. Taken together, these findings illustrated that the GhSERK1 play a critical role during the anther formation, and may also have a broad role in other aspects of plant development.展开更多
Cell differentiation is a key event in organ development;it involves auxin gradient formation, cell signaling, and transcriptional regulation. Yet, how these processes are orchestrated during leaf morphogenesis is poo...Cell differentiation is a key event in organ development;it involves auxin gradient formation, cell signaling, and transcriptional regulation. Yet, how these processes are orchestrated during leaf morphogenesis is poorly understood. Here, we demonstrate an essential role for the receptor-like kinase Os CR4 in leaf development. oscr4 loss-of-function mutants displayed short shoots and roots, with tiny,crinkly, or even dead leaves. The delayed outgrowth of the first three leaves and seminal root in oscr4 was due to defects in plumule and radicle formation during embryogenesis. The deformed epidermal,mesophyll, and vascular tissues observed in oscr4 leaves arose at the postembryo stage;the corresponding expression pattern of pro Os CR4:GUS in embryos and young leaves suggests that Os CR4 functions in these tissues. Signals from the auxin reporter DR5 rev:VENUS were found to be altered in oscr4 embryos and disorganized in oscr4 leaves, in which indole-3-acetic acid accumulation was further revealed by immunofluorescence. Os WOX3 A, which is auxin responsive and related to leaf development,was activated extensively and ectopically in oscr4 leaves, partially accounting for the observed lack of cell differentiation. Our data suggest that Os CR4 plays a fundamental role in leaf morphogenesis and embryogenesis by fixing the distribution of auxin.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the effect of herbal compound 861 (Cpd861) on the transforming growth factor-β1 (TGFβ1)/ activin receptor-like kinase 1 (ALK1, type Ⅰ receptor) signaling-pathway-related gene expression in the L...AIM: To investigate the effect of herbal compound 861 (Cpd861) on the transforming growth factor-β1 (TGFβ1)/ activin receptor-like kinase 1 (ALK1, type Ⅰ receptor) signaling-pathway-related gene expression in the LX-2 cell line, and the inhibitory mechanism of Cpd861 on the activation of LX-2 cells. METHODS: LX-2 cells were treated with TGFβ1 (5 ng/mL) Cpd861 (0.1 mg/mL), TGFβ1 (5 ng/mL) plus Cpd861 (5 ng/mL) for 24 h to investigate the effect of Cpd861 on the TGFβ1/ALK1 pathway. Real-time PCR was performed to examine the expression of α-SMA (α-smooth muscle actin), ALK1, Id1 (inhibitor of differentiation 1). Western blotting was carried out to measure the levels of α-SMA and phosphorylated Smad1, and immunocytochemical analysis for the expression of α-SMA. RESULTS: In LX-2 cells, TGFβ1/ALK1-pathway-related gene expression could be stimulated by TGFβ1, which led to excessive activation of the cells. Cpd861 decreased the activation of LX-2 cells by reducing the expression of α-SMA mRNA and protein expression. This effect was related to inhibition of the above TGFβ1/ALK1-pathway- related expression of genes such as Id1 and ALK1, and phosphorylation of Smad1 in LX-2 cells, even with TGFβ1 co-treatment for 24 h. CONCLUSION: Cpd861 can restrain the activation of LX-2 cells by inhibiting the TGFβ1/ALK1/Smad1 pathway.展开更多
Receptor-like kinases(RLKs) are essential for plant abiotic stress responses. Methylglyoxal(MG) is a cellular metabolite that is often considered to be a stress signal molecule. However, limited information is availab...Receptor-like kinases(RLKs) are essential for plant abiotic stress responses. Methylglyoxal(MG) is a cellular metabolite that is often considered to be a stress signal molecule. However, limited information is available about the relationship between RLKs and MG. Here, we addressed the function of a receptor-like kinase, Os ASLRK, in the MG response and content in rice. A typical MG-responsive element(AAAAAAAA) exists in the promoter region of the OsASLRK gene. RTqPCR analysis indicated that the transcript level of OsASLRK was significantly increased by exogenous MG in a time-and dosage-dependent fashion. GUS staining also confirmed that the expression of Os ASLRK in rice root was enhanced by exogenous MG treatment. Genetic analysis suggested that the Osaslrk mutant displays increased sensitivity to MG and it showed higher endogenous MG content under exogenous MG treatments, while OsASLRK-overexpressing rice plants showed the opposite phenotypes. Diaminobenzidine(DAB) staining, scavenging enzyme activities and GSH content assays indicate that OsASLRK regulates MG sensitivity and content via the elevation of antioxidative enzyme activities and alleviation of membrane damage. Therefore, our results provide new evidence illustrating the roles that receptor-like kinase Os ASLRK plays in MG regulation in rice.展开更多
Activin receptor-like kinase 1(ALK1)is a transmembrane serine/threonine receptor kinase of the transforming growth factor beta(TGFβ)receptor superfamily.ALK1 is specifically expressed in vascular endothelial cells,an...Activin receptor-like kinase 1(ALK1)is a transmembrane serine/threonine receptor kinase of the transforming growth factor beta(TGFβ)receptor superfamily.ALK1 is specifically expressed in vascular endothelial cells,and its dynamic changes are closely related to the proliferation of endothelial cells,the recruitment of pericytes to blood vessels,and functional differentiation during embryonic vascular development.The pathophysiology of many cerebrovascular diseases is today understood as a disorder of endothelial cell function and an imbalance in the proportion of vascular cells.Indeed,mutations in ALK1 and its co-receptor endoglin are major genetic risk factors for vascular arteriovenous malformation.Many studies have shown that ALK1 is closely related to the development of cerebral aneurysms,arteriovenous malformations,and cerebral atherosclerosis.In this review,we describe the various roles of ALK1 in the regulation of angiogenesis and in the maintenance of cerebral vascular homeostasis,and we discuss its relationship to functional dysregulation in cerebrovascular diseases.This review should provide new perspectives for basic research on cerebrovascular diseases and offer more effective targets and strategies for clinical diagnosis,treatment,and prevention.展开更多
Expression of opioid receptor-like receptor (ORL1)and its endogenous peptide agonist nociceptin/orphaninFo (N/OFQ) during mouse embryogenesis have been investigated. Transcripts of ORL1 and N/OFQ were detected by RT-P...Expression of opioid receptor-like receptor (ORL1)and its endogenous peptide agonist nociceptin/orphaninFo (N/OFQ) during mouse embryogenesis have been investigated. Transcripts of ORL1 and N/OFQ were detected by RT-PCR in mouse brain of day 8 embryo (E8)and the expression continued afterwards. Northern blotanalysis revealed abundant expression of ORL1 at postnatal day 1 (P1) and N/OFQ at E17 and P1 in the brain butnone was detected in other embryonic tissues. The presence of functional ORL1 in mouse embryonic brain wasalso confirmed by specific binding of [3H] N/OFQ (kd=1.3±0.5 nM and Bmax = 72±9 fmol/mg protein) as wellas by N/OFQ-stimulated G protein activation.展开更多
Neuropeptide Y(NPY) has a pivotal role in the regulation of many physiological processes. In this study, the gene encoding a NPY receptor-like from the common Chinese cuttlefish Sepiella japonica( SjNPYR-like) was ide...Neuropeptide Y(NPY) has a pivotal role in the regulation of many physiological processes. In this study, the gene encoding a NPY receptor-like from the common Chinese cuttlefish Sepiella japonica( SjNPYR-like) was identified and characterized. The full-length SjNPYR-like cDNA was cloned containing a 492-bp of 5′ untranslated region(UTR), 1 182 bp open reading frame(ORF) encoding a protein of 393 amino acid residues, and 228 bp of 3′ UTR. The putative protein was predicted to have a molecular weight of 45.54 kDa and an isoelectric point(pI) of 8.13. By informatic analyses, SjNPYR-like was identified as belonging to the class A G protein coupled receptor(GPCR) family(the rhodopsin-type). The amino acid sequence contained 12 potential phosphorylation sites and five predicted N-linked glycosylation sites. Multiple sequence alignment and 3D structure modeling were conducted to clarify SjNPYR bioinformatics characteristics. Phylogenetic analysis identifies it as an NPYR with identity of 33% to Lymnaea stagnalis NPFR. Transmembrane properties of SjNPYR-like were demonstrated in vitro using HEK293 cells and the p EGFP-N1 plasmid. Relative quantifi cation of SjNPYR-like mRNA level confi rmed a high level expression and broad distribution of SjNPYR-like in various tissues of female S. japonica. In addition, the transcriptional profile of SjNPYR-like in the brain, liver, and ovary during gonadal development was analyzed. The results provide basic understanding on the molecular characteristics of SjNPYR-like and its potentially physical functions.展开更多
Cardiac fibrosis is a cause of morbidity and mortality in people with heart disease.Anti-fibrosis treatment is a significant therapy for heart disease,but there is still no thorough understanding of fibrotic mechanism...Cardiac fibrosis is a cause of morbidity and mortality in people with heart disease.Anti-fibrosis treatment is a significant therapy for heart disease,but there is still no thorough understanding of fibrotic mechanisms.This study was carried out to ascertain the functions of cytokine receptor-like factor 1(CRLF1)in cardiac fibrosis and clarify its regulatory mechanisms.We found that CRLF1 was expressed predominantly in cardiac fibroblasts.Its expression was up-regulated not only in a mouse heart fibrotic model induced by myocardial infarction,but also in mouse and human cardiac fibroblasts provoked by transforming growth factor-β1(TGF-β1).Gain-and loss-of-function experiments of CRLF1 were carried out in neonatal mice cardiac fibroblasts(NMCFs)with or without TGF-β1 stimulation.CRLF1 overexpression increased cell viability,collagen production,cell proliferation capacity,and myofibroblast transformation of NMCFs with or without TGF-β1 stimulation,while silencing of CRLF1 had the opposite effects.An inhibitor of the extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2(ERK1/2)signaling pathway and different inhibitors of TGF-β1 signaling cascades,comprising mothers against decapentaplegic homolog(SMAD)-dependent and SMAD-independent pathways,were applied to investigate the mechanisms involved.CRLF1 exerted its functions by activating the ERK1/2 signaling pathway.Furthermore,the SMAD-dependent pathway,not the SMAD-independent pathway,was responsible for CRLF1 up-regulation in NMCFs treated with TGF-β1.In summary,activation of the TGF-β1/SMAD signaling pathway in cardiac fibrosis increased CRLF1 expression.CRLF1 then aggravated cardiac fibrosis by activating the ERK1/2 signaling pathway.CRLF1 could become a novel potential target for intervention and remedy of cardiac fibrosis.展开更多
Plant receptor-like kinases(RLKs)have been shown to be critical components in plant cellular processes.To provide a valid basis to evaluate the evolutionary relationships among RLKs from Arabidopsis and rice,a genome-...Plant receptor-like kinases(RLKs)have been shown to be critical components in plant cellular processes.To provide a valid basis to evaluate the evolutionary relationships among RLKs from Arabidopsis and rice,a genome-wide search for RLKs-related sequences was conducted.By doing BLASTP through the database of rice(Oryza sativa L.subsp.indica)genome at Beijing Genomics Institute(BGI),we identified 267 putative RLK genes.All RLKs were classified into different structural groups based on their extracellular structures.The phylogenetic analysis of RLKs in rice and Arabidopsis showed that the different groups of RLKs had different characteristics of sequence conservation and of evolutionary relationship.The multi-sequences alignment of rice RLKs and Arabidopsis Brassinosteroid-insensitive 1(BRI1)suggested that the putative autophosphorylation sites of rice RLKs were dissimilar to those in BRl1.展开更多
Fc Receptor-Like 1(FCRL1),a member of the FCRL family,contains two immunoreceptor tyrosinebased activation motifs(ITAMs)in its cytoplasmic domain and plays a critical role in B-cell biology.Its expression begins in pr...Fc Receptor-Like 1(FCRL1),a member of the FCRL family,contains two immunoreceptor tyrosinebased activation motifs(ITAMs)in its cytoplasmic domain and plays a critical role in B-cell biology.Its expression begins in pre-B-cells,dynamically shifts during B-cell development,and contributes to the regulation of human B-cell activation.Notably,FCRL1 is overexpressed in subsets of naive and memory B-cells,as well as in malignant B-cells,including those in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma(DLBCL),an aggressive and often treatment-resistant hematological malignancy.Among FCRL family members,FCRL1 stands out as a promising immunotherapeutic target due to its selective expression in malignant B-cells and its functional role in proliferation.Given the limited efficacy of current therapies for relapsed/refractory DLBCL,targeting FCRL1 could address an unmet clinical need by offering a novel,mechanism-based approach to modulate B-cell signaling and enhance anti-tumor immunity.This mini-review highlights the therapeutic potential of FCRL1-directed strategies,supporting their further exploration in preclinical models and future clinical trials for DLBCL and other B-cell malignancies.展开更多
Leaf senescence plays a critical role in a plant’s overall reproductive success due to its involvement in nutrient remobilization and allocation.However,our current understanding of the molecular mechanisms controlli...Leaf senescence plays a critical role in a plant’s overall reproductive success due to its involvement in nutrient remobilization and allocation.However,our current understanding of the molecular mechanisms controlling leaf senescence remains limited.In this study,we show that the receptor-like kinase MALE DISCOVERER 1-INTERACTING RECEPTOR-LIKE KINASE 2(MIK2)functions as a negative regulator of leaf senescence.We found that the SERINE-RICH ENDOGENOUS PEPTIDE 12,previously known to physically interact with MIK2,competes with SCOOP10 to regulate MIK2-dependent leaf senescence.We observed that increased expression of SCOOP10 or the application of exogenous SCOOP10 peptides accelerated leaf senescence in a MIK2-dependent manner.Conversely,SCOOP12 acted as a suppressor of MIK2-dependent leaf senescence regulation.Biochemical assays showed that SCOOP12 enhances while SCOOP10 diminishes MIK2 phosphorylation.Thus,the SCOOP12-MIK2 module might function antagonistically on SCOOP10-MIK2 signaling at late senescing stages,allowing for fine-tuned modulation of the leaf senescence process.Our study sheds light on the complex mechanisms underlying leaf senescence and provides valuable insights into the interplay between receptors,peptides,and the regulation of plant senescence.展开更多
Mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK)activation is one of the significant immune events that respond to pathogens in plants.A MAPK cascade often contains a MAPK kinase kinase(MAPKKK),a MAPK kinase(MAPKK/MKK),and a MA...Mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK)activation is one of the significant immune events that respond to pathogens in plants.A MAPK cascade often contains a MAPK kinase kinase(MAPKKK),a MAPK kinase(MAPKK/MKK),and a MAPK.The well-characterized MAPK cascade,to date,is the MAPKKK3/4/5-MKK4/5-MPK3/6 module.Soybean cyst nematodes(SCN)is one of the most devastating soybean pathogens.However,the early immune components contributing to soybean resistance to SCN and the role of the MAPK cascade in the soybean-SCN interaction remain unclear.A recent study published in Plant Cell discovered that GmMPK3/6 phosphorylates a receptor-like cytoplasmic kinase(RLCK),CDG1-LIKE1(GmCDL1),and maintains the stability of GmCDL1 in soybean.Remarkably,GmCDL1 enhances GmMPK3/6 activation and resistance to SCN by phosphorylating GmMAPKKK5 and activating the GmMAPKKK5-GmMKK4-GmMPK3/6 cascade.In addition,two L-type lectin receptor kinases(LecRKs),GmLecRK02g and GmLecRK08g,are involved in the GmCDL1 function after the perception of SCN.taken together,this study not only discovers a complete early immune pathway that responds to SCN infection in soybean,but also reveals a molecular mechanism by which plants maintain the activation of the MAPK cascade and resistance.展开更多
Plants employ a highly effective surveillance system to detect potential pathogens, which is critical for the success of land plants in an environment surrounded by numerous microbes. Recent efforts have led to the id...Plants employ a highly effective surveillance system to detect potential pathogens, which is critical for the success of land plants in an environment surrounded by numerous microbes. Recent efforts have led to the identification of a number of immune receptors and components of immune receptor complexes. It is now clear that receptor-like kinases （RLKs） and receptor-like proteins （RLPs） are key pattern-recognition receptors （PRRs） for microbe- and plant-derived molecular patterns that are associated with pathogen invasion. RLKs and RLPs involved in immune signaling belong to large gene families in plants and have undergone lineage specific expansion. Molecular evolution and population studies on phytopathogenic molecular signatures and their receptors have provided crucial insight into the co-evolution between plants and pathogens.展开更多
Plants have evolved multiple layers of defense against various pathogens in the environment. Receptor-like kinases/proteins （RLKs/RLPs） are on the front lines of the battle between plants and pathogens since they ar...Plants have evolved multiple layers of defense against various pathogens in the environment. Receptor-like kinases/proteins （RLKs/RLPs） are on the front lines of the battle between plants and pathogens since they are present at the plasma membrane and perceive signature molecules from either the invading pathogen or damaged plant tissue. With a few notable exceptions, most RLKs/RLPs are positive regulators of plant innate immunity. In this review, we summarize recently discovered RLKs/RLPs that are involved in plant defense responses against various classes of pathogens, We also describe what is currently known about the mechanisms of RLK-mediated initiation of signaling via protein-protein interactions and phosphorylation.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.U2005211)the Fuzhou General Teaching Hospital (the 900th Hospital)Key Project,China (Grant No.2022ZD01)the Fujian Clinical Research Center for Aptamer-based Precision Testing,China (Grant No.2021Y2017)。
文摘Receptor-like kinases(RLKs)and receptor-like cytoplasmic kinases(RLCKs)play an indispensable role in the perception and transmission of extracellular signals in plants.In rice,these kinases actively participate in immune responses against a variety of pathogens,including fungi,bacteria,and viruses.However,research on the specific response mechanisms and the spectrum of different kinase activities against various pathogens remains insufficient.This review provides an in-depth and comprehensive overview of the types and functions of RLKs and RLCKs involved in disease resistance,emphasizing the central role of certain RLKs and RLCKs in the plant immune system.These kinases can recognize specific molecular patterns of pathogens and rapidly initiate an immune response in rice.Furthermore,the activity and functional regulation of these key kinases are tightly controlled by various post-translational modifications,such as phosphorylation and ubiquitination.This meticulous regulation ensures that the rice immune system's response is both precise and timely,effectively balancing the intensity of the immune response and preventing potential issues caused by either hyperactivity or insufficiency.By synthesizing current research findings,this review not only broadens our understanding of the role of RLKs and RLCKs in plant immunity but also provides new perspectives and strategies for future research on disease resistance breeding in rice.Future studies are expected to delve deeper into the signaling networks and regulatory mechanisms of these kinases,exploring their potential in agricultural production to develop rice varieties with enhanced disease resistance.
基金Supported by Science Technology Research and Development Project in Shijiazhuang City in2010(10120803)Scientific Research Starting Fund Project of Shijiazhuang University in2007(2007012),Education Reform Research Item of Shijiazhuang University in2008(2008006)~~
文摘[Objective] The research aimed to find the extracellular binding proteins of CR4.[Method] The extracellular domain of OsCR4 was as the bait protein,and the yeast two-hybrid was used to screen cDNA library of seedling which was cultivated 14 d.[Result] A lot of proteins which included a peroxide B（D26484）,a methionine thioredoxin reductase（ABF96078）and an unknown function protein were gained.[Conclusion] It provided the theory basis for studying the signal transduction mechanism of CR4.
基金Supported by National Science and Technology Project in Rural Areas in the 12th Five-year Plan(2011AA10020605)Natural Science Foundation of Hainan Province(809038)+1 种基金Special Fund for Basic Research and Operating Expenses of Central Nonprofit Research Institutes(ITBB110209,1630052012003)Key Project of Science and Technology in Hainan Province(ZDXM20120024)~~
文摘[Objective] This study aimed to clone and identify the banana fruit receptor-like protein kinase gene.[Method] The cDNA phage libraries of banana fruit were adopted as the experimental materials to screen positive phage libraries of banana receptor-like protein kinase gene;cloning and sequence analysis of the gene were conducted,and the banana receptor-like protein kinase gene was identified by using in situ hybridization method.[Result] In this study,a 1 698 bp long banana receptor-like protein kinase gene was cloned from banana fruit,encoding 563 amino acids.Southern hybridization result confirmed that the banana receptor-like protein kinase gene was a multiple-copy gene from banana genome.[Conclusion] The study laid the foundation for further investigating the functions of banana receptor-like protein kinase gene in fruit.
基金This study was funded by the Natural Science Foundation of China(31771789)the National Key Project for Research on Transgenic Biology,China(2016ZX08002-001-004)+1 种基金Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by China Association for Science and Technology(2018QNRC001)The authors are very grateful to Prof.Jia Jizeng(ICS,CAAS)for providing the RIL population and Prof.Yu Jinfeng(Shandong Agricultural University,Shandong)for providing R.cerealis strain WK207.
文摘Receptor-like cytoplasmic kinases(RLCKs)represent a large family of proteins in plants.In Arabidopsis and rice,several RLCKs in subfamily VII(RLCKs-VII)have been implicated in pathogen-associated molecular pattern-triggered immunity and basal resistance against bacterial and fungal pathogens.However,little is known about roles of RLCKs-VII of the important crop common wheat(Triticum aestivum)in immune responses.Here,we isolated a RLCK-VII-encoding gene from wheat,designated as TaRLCK1B,and investigated its role in host immune response to infection of a necrotrophic fungus Rhizoctonia cerealis that is a major pathogen of sharp eyespot,a destructive disease of wheat.RNA-sequencing and RT-qPCR analyses showed that transcriptional level of TaRLCK1B was significantly higher in sharp eyespot-resistant wheat cultivars than in susceptible wheat cultivars.The gene transcription was rapidly and markedly elevated in the resistant wheat cultivars by R.cerealis infection.The TaRLCK1B protein was closely related to OsRLCK176,a rice resistance-related RLCKs-VII,with 84.03%identity.Virus-induced gene silencing plus wheat response to R.cerealis assay results indicated that silencing of TaRLCK1 impaired resistance to R.cerealis.Meantime,silencing of TaRLCK1 significantly elevated both the content of H2 O2(a major kind of reactive oxygen species,ROS)and the transcriptional level of the ROS-generating enzyme-encoding gene RBOH,but repressed the expression of the ROS-scavenging enzyme-encoding gene CAT1 at 18 hours after inoculation(hai)with R.cerealis.Taken together,these data suggested that TaRLCK1B was required for the early immune response of wheat to R.cerealis through modulating ROS signaling in wheat.
基金supported by the Research Initiative of Development of Transgenic Cotton Plants funded by Ministry of Agriculture, China (2008ZX08005-004)
文摘A novel gene, GhSERK1, was identified in cotton. It encoded a protein belonging to the somatic embryogenesis receptor- like kinase （SERK） family. The genomic sequence of GhSERK1 was 6 920 bp in length, containing a predicted transcriptional start site （TSS）. Its full-length cDNA was 2 502 bp, encoding a protein of 627 amino acids. Sequence analysis of GhSERK1 revealed high levels of similarity to other reported SERKs, as well as a conserved intron/exon structure that was unique to members of the SERK family. Expression analysis showed that GhSERK1 mRNA was present in all organs of cotton plants and at different developmental stages, but its transcripts were most abundant in reproductive organs. Compared with that of the male-fertile line, the level of GhSERK1 mRNA was lower in the anther of the male-sterile cotton line, in which the pollen development was defected. Taken together, these findings illustrated that the GhSERK1 play a critical role during the anther formation, and may also have a broad role in other aspects of plant development.
基金supported financially by the National Science Foundation of China (31370320)the National Key Program on the Development of Basic Research in China (2014CB943404)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2012M520594)。
文摘Cell differentiation is a key event in organ development;it involves auxin gradient formation, cell signaling, and transcriptional regulation. Yet, how these processes are orchestrated during leaf morphogenesis is poorly understood. Here, we demonstrate an essential role for the receptor-like kinase Os CR4 in leaf development. oscr4 loss-of-function mutants displayed short shoots and roots, with tiny,crinkly, or even dead leaves. The delayed outgrowth of the first three leaves and seminal root in oscr4 was due to defects in plumule and radicle formation during embryogenesis. The deformed epidermal,mesophyll, and vascular tissues observed in oscr4 leaves arose at the postembryo stage;the corresponding expression pattern of pro Os CR4:GUS in embryos and young leaves suggests that Os CR4 functions in these tissues. Signals from the auxin reporter DR5 rev:VENUS were found to be altered in oscr4 embryos and disorganized in oscr4 leaves, in which indole-3-acetic acid accumulation was further revealed by immunofluorescence. Os WOX3 A, which is auxin responsive and related to leaf development,was activated extensively and ectopically in oscr4 leaves, partially accounting for the observed lack of cell differentiation. Our data suggest that Os CR4 plays a fundamental role in leaf morphogenesis and embryogenesis by fixing the distribution of auxin.
文摘AIM: To investigate the effect of herbal compound 861 (Cpd861) on the transforming growth factor-β1 (TGFβ1)/ activin receptor-like kinase 1 (ALK1, type Ⅰ receptor) signaling-pathway-related gene expression in the LX-2 cell line, and the inhibitory mechanism of Cpd861 on the activation of LX-2 cells. METHODS: LX-2 cells were treated with TGFβ1 (5 ng/mL) Cpd861 (0.1 mg/mL), TGFβ1 (5 ng/mL) plus Cpd861 (5 ng/mL) for 24 h to investigate the effect of Cpd861 on the TGFβ1/ALK1 pathway. Real-time PCR was performed to examine the expression of α-SMA (α-smooth muscle actin), ALK1, Id1 (inhibitor of differentiation 1). Western blotting was carried out to measure the levels of α-SMA and phosphorylated Smad1, and immunocytochemical analysis for the expression of α-SMA. RESULTS: In LX-2 cells, TGFβ1/ALK1-pathway-related gene expression could be stimulated by TGFβ1, which led to excessive activation of the cells. Cpd861 decreased the activation of LX-2 cells by reducing the expression of α-SMA mRNA and protein expression. This effect was related to inhibition of the above TGFβ1/ALK1-pathway- related expression of genes such as Id1 and ALK1, and phosphorylation of Smad1 in LX-2 cells, even with TGFβ1 co-treatment for 24 h. CONCLUSION: Cpd861 can restrain the activation of LX-2 cells by inhibiting the TGFβ1/ALK1/Smad1 pathway.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (U1704106, 3190142)the Doctoral Scientific Research Fund of Henan Agricultural University, China (30500561)the Open Innovation Project of Undergraduate Laboratory of Henan Agricultural University, China (KF1902)。
文摘Receptor-like kinases(RLKs) are essential for plant abiotic stress responses. Methylglyoxal(MG) is a cellular metabolite that is often considered to be a stress signal molecule. However, limited information is available about the relationship between RLKs and MG. Here, we addressed the function of a receptor-like kinase, Os ASLRK, in the MG response and content in rice. A typical MG-responsive element(AAAAAAAA) exists in the promoter region of the OsASLRK gene. RTqPCR analysis indicated that the transcript level of OsASLRK was significantly increased by exogenous MG in a time-and dosage-dependent fashion. GUS staining also confirmed that the expression of Os ASLRK in rice root was enhanced by exogenous MG treatment. Genetic analysis suggested that the Osaslrk mutant displays increased sensitivity to MG and it showed higher endogenous MG content under exogenous MG treatments, while OsASLRK-overexpressing rice plants showed the opposite phenotypes. Diaminobenzidine(DAB) staining, scavenging enzyme activities and GSH content assays indicate that OsASLRK regulates MG sensitivity and content via the elevation of antioxidative enzyme activities and alleviation of membrane damage. Therefore, our results provide new evidence illustrating the roles that receptor-like kinase Os ASLRK plays in MG regulation in rice.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81801175(to CLT)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China,No.WK9110000044(to CLT)+2 种基金China Scholarship Council,No.201706270155(to CLT)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation,No.2019M662179(to CLT)the Anhui Province Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China,No.2019B324(to CLT)
文摘Activin receptor-like kinase 1(ALK1)is a transmembrane serine/threonine receptor kinase of the transforming growth factor beta(TGFβ)receptor superfamily.ALK1 is specifically expressed in vascular endothelial cells,and its dynamic changes are closely related to the proliferation of endothelial cells,the recruitment of pericytes to blood vessels,and functional differentiation during embryonic vascular development.The pathophysiology of many cerebrovascular diseases is today understood as a disorder of endothelial cell function and an imbalance in the proportion of vascular cells.Indeed,mutations in ALK1 and its co-receptor endoglin are major genetic risk factors for vascular arteriovenous malformation.Many studies have shown that ALK1 is closely related to the development of cerebral aneurysms,arteriovenous malformations,and cerebral atherosclerosis.In this review,we describe the various roles of ALK1 in the regulation of angiogenesis and in the maintenance of cerebral vascular homeostasis,and we discuss its relationship to functional dysregulation in cerebrovascular diseases.This review should provide new perspectives for basic research on cerebrovascular diseases and offer more effective targets and strategies for clinical diagnosis,treatment,and prevention.
文摘Expression of opioid receptor-like receptor (ORL1)and its endogenous peptide agonist nociceptin/orphaninFo (N/OFQ) during mouse embryogenesis have been investigated. Transcripts of ORL1 and N/OFQ were detected by RT-PCR in mouse brain of day 8 embryo (E8)and the expression continued afterwards. Northern blotanalysis revealed abundant expression of ORL1 at postnatal day 1 (P1) and N/OFQ at E17 and P1 in the brain butnone was detected in other embryonic tissues. The presence of functional ORL1 in mouse embryonic brain wasalso confirmed by specific binding of [3H] N/OFQ (kd=1.3±0.5 nM and Bmax = 72±9 fmol/mg protein) as wellas by N/OFQ-stimulated G protein activation.
基金Supported by the Public Welfare Technical Applied Research Project of Zhejiang Province(No.2017C32074)the International Science&Technology Cooperation Program of China(No.2014DFT30120)the Open Foundation from Marine Sciences in the Most Important Subjects of Zhejiang(No.20130202)
文摘Neuropeptide Y(NPY) has a pivotal role in the regulation of many physiological processes. In this study, the gene encoding a NPY receptor-like from the common Chinese cuttlefish Sepiella japonica( SjNPYR-like) was identified and characterized. The full-length SjNPYR-like cDNA was cloned containing a 492-bp of 5′ untranslated region(UTR), 1 182 bp open reading frame(ORF) encoding a protein of 393 amino acid residues, and 228 bp of 3′ UTR. The putative protein was predicted to have a molecular weight of 45.54 kDa and an isoelectric point(pI) of 8.13. By informatic analyses, SjNPYR-like was identified as belonging to the class A G protein coupled receptor(GPCR) family(the rhodopsin-type). The amino acid sequence contained 12 potential phosphorylation sites and five predicted N-linked glycosylation sites. Multiple sequence alignment and 3D structure modeling were conducted to clarify SjNPYR bioinformatics characteristics. Phylogenetic analysis identifies it as an NPYR with identity of 33% to Lymnaea stagnalis NPFR. Transmembrane properties of SjNPYR-like were demonstrated in vitro using HEK293 cells and the p EGFP-N1 plasmid. Relative quantifi cation of SjNPYR-like mRNA level confi rmed a high level expression and broad distribution of SjNPYR-like in various tissues of female S. japonica. In addition, the transcriptional profile of SjNPYR-like in the brain, liver, and ovary during gonadal development was analyzed. The results provide basic understanding on the molecular characteristics of SjNPYR-like and its potentially physical functions.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Project of China(No.2018YFA0800404)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82100255 and 81970736)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Nos.2021M691459 and 2022T150299).
文摘Cardiac fibrosis is a cause of morbidity and mortality in people with heart disease.Anti-fibrosis treatment is a significant therapy for heart disease,but there is still no thorough understanding of fibrotic mechanisms.This study was carried out to ascertain the functions of cytokine receptor-like factor 1(CRLF1)in cardiac fibrosis and clarify its regulatory mechanisms.We found that CRLF1 was expressed predominantly in cardiac fibroblasts.Its expression was up-regulated not only in a mouse heart fibrotic model induced by myocardial infarction,but also in mouse and human cardiac fibroblasts provoked by transforming growth factor-β1(TGF-β1).Gain-and loss-of-function experiments of CRLF1 were carried out in neonatal mice cardiac fibroblasts(NMCFs)with or without TGF-β1 stimulation.CRLF1 overexpression increased cell viability,collagen production,cell proliferation capacity,and myofibroblast transformation of NMCFs with or without TGF-β1 stimulation,while silencing of CRLF1 had the opposite effects.An inhibitor of the extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2(ERK1/2)signaling pathway and different inhibitors of TGF-β1 signaling cascades,comprising mothers against decapentaplegic homolog(SMAD)-dependent and SMAD-independent pathways,were applied to investigate the mechanisms involved.CRLF1 exerted its functions by activating the ERK1/2 signaling pathway.Furthermore,the SMAD-dependent pathway,not the SMAD-independent pathway,was responsible for CRLF1 up-regulation in NMCFs treated with TGF-β1.In summary,activation of the TGF-β1/SMAD signaling pathway in cardiac fibrosis increased CRLF1 expression.CRLF1 then aggravated cardiac fibrosis by activating the ERK1/2 signaling pathway.CRLF1 could become a novel potential target for intervention and remedy of cardiac fibrosis.
文摘Plant receptor-like kinases(RLKs)have been shown to be critical components in plant cellular processes.To provide a valid basis to evaluate the evolutionary relationships among RLKs from Arabidopsis and rice,a genome-wide search for RLKs-related sequences was conducted.By doing BLASTP through the database of rice(Oryza sativa L.subsp.indica)genome at Beijing Genomics Institute(BGI),we identified 267 putative RLK genes.All RLKs were classified into different structural groups based on their extracellular structures.The phylogenetic analysis of RLKs in rice and Arabidopsis showed that the different groups of RLKs had different characteristics of sequence conservation and of evolutionary relationship.The multi-sequences alignment of rice RLKs and Arabidopsis Brassinosteroid-insensitive 1(BRI1)suggested that the putative autophosphorylation sites of rice RLKs were dissimilar to those in BRl1.
基金supported by funding from the Veterans Administration(I01 BX006101-01)supported in part by funding from the Veterans Administration(IO1 BX001262)the recipient of RCS Award(IK6 BX005964)from the Department of Veterans Administration.
文摘Fc Receptor-Like 1(FCRL1),a member of the FCRL family,contains two immunoreceptor tyrosinebased activation motifs(ITAMs)in its cytoplasmic domain and plays a critical role in B-cell biology.Its expression begins in pre-B-cells,dynamically shifts during B-cell development,and contributes to the regulation of human B-cell activation.Notably,FCRL1 is overexpressed in subsets of naive and memory B-cells,as well as in malignant B-cells,including those in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma(DLBCL),an aggressive and often treatment-resistant hematological malignancy.Among FCRL family members,FCRL1 stands out as a promising immunotherapeutic target due to its selective expression in malignant B-cells and its functional role in proliferation.Given the limited efficacy of current therapies for relapsed/refractory DLBCL,targeting FCRL1 could address an unmet clinical need by offering a novel,mechanism-based approach to modulate B-cell signaling and enhance anti-tumor immunity.This mini-review highlights the therapeutic potential of FCRL1-directed strategies,supporting their further exploration in preclinical models and future clinical trials for DLBCL and other B-cell malignancies.
基金Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program,Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences(ASTIP-TRIO2 to Y.G.)National Natural Science Foundation of China(32270332 to Y.G.,32370337 to J.W.and 31970204 to W.L.)European Research Council(ERC)under the EU Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme(grant agreement 724321 to C.T.).
文摘Leaf senescence plays a critical role in a plant’s overall reproductive success due to its involvement in nutrient remobilization and allocation.However,our current understanding of the molecular mechanisms controlling leaf senescence remains limited.In this study,we show that the receptor-like kinase MALE DISCOVERER 1-INTERACTING RECEPTOR-LIKE KINASE 2(MIK2)functions as a negative regulator of leaf senescence.We found that the SERINE-RICH ENDOGENOUS PEPTIDE 12,previously known to physically interact with MIK2,competes with SCOOP10 to regulate MIK2-dependent leaf senescence.We observed that increased expression of SCOOP10 or the application of exogenous SCOOP10 peptides accelerated leaf senescence in a MIK2-dependent manner.Conversely,SCOOP12 acted as a suppressor of MIK2-dependent leaf senescence regulation.Biochemical assays showed that SCOOP12 enhances while SCOOP10 diminishes MIK2 phosphorylation.Thus,the SCOOP12-MIK2 module might function antagonistically on SCOOP10-MIK2 signaling at late senescing stages,allowing for fine-tuned modulation of the leaf senescence process.Our study sheds light on the complex mechanisms underlying leaf senescence and provides valuable insights into the interplay between receptors,peptides,and the regulation of plant senescence.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission(Grant No.KJQN202201225 to L.R.)the Open Fund of Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Eco-Industrial Green Technology(Grant No.WYKF-EIGT2022-6 to L.R.)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.32370302 to W.W.).
文摘Mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK)activation is one of the significant immune events that respond to pathogens in plants.A MAPK cascade often contains a MAPK kinase kinase(MAPKKK),a MAPK kinase(MAPKK/MKK),and a MAPK.The well-characterized MAPK cascade,to date,is the MAPKKK3/4/5-MKK4/5-MPK3/6 module.Soybean cyst nematodes(SCN)is one of the most devastating soybean pathogens.However,the early immune components contributing to soybean resistance to SCN and the role of the MAPK cascade in the soybean-SCN interaction remain unclear.A recent study published in Plant Cell discovered that GmMPK3/6 phosphorylates a receptor-like cytoplasmic kinase(RLCK),CDG1-LIKE1(GmCDL1),and maintains the stability of GmCDL1 in soybean.Remarkably,GmCDL1 enhances GmMPK3/6 activation and resistance to SCN by phosphorylating GmMAPKKK5 and activating the GmMAPKKK5-GmMKK4-GmMPK3/6 cascade.In addition,two L-type lectin receptor kinases(LecRKs),GmLecRK02g and GmLecRK08g,are involved in the GmCDL1 function after the perception of SCN.taken together,this study not only discovers a complete early immune pathway that responds to SCN infection in soybean,but also reveals a molecular mechanism by which plants maintain the activation of the MAPK cascade and resistance.
基金supported by grants from Chinese Natural Science Foundation (31230007)Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology (2011CB1007002011CB100702) to J.M.Z
文摘Plants employ a highly effective surveillance system to detect potential pathogens, which is critical for the success of land plants in an environment surrounded by numerous microbes. Recent efforts have led to the identification of a number of immune receptors and components of immune receptor complexes. It is now clear that receptor-like kinases （RLKs） and receptor-like proteins （RLPs） are key pattern-recognition receptors （PRRs） for microbe- and plant-derived molecular patterns that are associated with pathogen invasion. RLKs and RLPs involved in immune signaling belong to large gene families in plants and have undergone lineage specific expansion. Molecular evolution and population studies on phytopathogenic molecular signatures and their receptors have provided crucial insight into the co-evolution between plants and pathogens.
文摘Plants have evolved multiple layers of defense against various pathogens in the environment. Receptor-like kinases/proteins （RLKs/RLPs） are on the front lines of the battle between plants and pathogens since they are present at the plasma membrane and perceive signature molecules from either the invading pathogen or damaged plant tissue. With a few notable exceptions, most RLKs/RLPs are positive regulators of plant innate immunity. In this review, we summarize recently discovered RLKs/RLPs that are involved in plant defense responses against various classes of pathogens, We also describe what is currently known about the mechanisms of RLK-mediated initiation of signaling via protein-protein interactions and phosphorylation.
