Rice is a poor source of folate,an essential micronutrient for the body.Biofortification offers an effective way to enhance the folate content of rice and alleviate folate deficiencies in humans.In this study,we confi...Rice is a poor source of folate,an essential micronutrient for the body.Biofortification offers an effective way to enhance the folate content of rice and alleviate folate deficiencies in humans.In this study,we confirmed that OsADCS and OsGTPCHI,encoding the initial enzymes necessary for folate synthesis,positively regulate folate accumulation in knockout mutants of both japonica and indica rice backgrounds.The folate content in the low-folate japonica variety was slightly increased by the expression of the indica alleles driven by the endosperm-specific promoter.We further obtained co-expression lines by stacking OsADCS and OsGTPCHI genes;the folate accumulation in brown rice and polished rice reached 5.65μg/g and 2.95μg/g,respectively,representing 37.9-fold and 26.5-fold increases compared with the wild type.Transcriptomic analysis of rice grains from six transgenic lines showed that folate changes affected biological pathways involved in the synthesis and metabolism of rice seed storage substances,while the expression of other folate synthesis genes was weakly regulated.In addition,we identified Aus rice as a high-folate germplasm carrying superior haplotypes of OsADCS and OsGTPCHI through natural variation.This study provides an alternative and effective complementary strategy for rice biofortification,promoting the rational combination of metabolic engineering and conventional breeding to breed high-folate varieties.展开更多
Objective INF2 is a member of the formins family.Abnormal expression and regulation of INF2 have been associated with the progression of various tumors,but the expression and role of INF2 in hepatocellular carcinoma(H...Objective INF2 is a member of the formins family.Abnormal expression and regulation of INF2 have been associated with the progression of various tumors,but the expression and role of INF2 in hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)remain unclear.HCC is a highly lethal malignant tumor.Given the limitations of traditional treatments,this study explored the expression level,clinical value and potential mechanism of INF2 in HCC in order to seek new therapeutic targets.Methods In this study,we used public databases to analyze the expression of INF2 in pan-cancer and HCC,as well as the impact of INF2 expression levels on HCC prognosis.Quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction(RT-qPCR),Western blot,and immunohistochemistry were used to detect the expression level of INF2 in liver cancer cells and human HCC tissues.The correlation between INF2 expression and clinical pathological features was analyzed using public databases and clinical data of human HCC samples.Subsequently,the effects of INF2 expression on the biological function and Drp1 phosphorylation of liver cancer cells were elucidated through in vitro and in vivo experiments.Finally,the predictive value and potential mechanism of INF2 in HCC were further analyzed through database and immunohistochemical experiments.Results INF2 is aberrantly high expression in HCC samples and the high expression of INF2 is correlated with overall survival,liver cirrhosis and pathological differentiation of HCC patients.The expression level of INF2 has certain diagnostic value in predicting the prognosis and pathological differentiation of HCC.In vivo and in vitro HCC models,upregulated expression of INF2 triggers the proliferation and migration of the HCC cell,while knockdown of INF2 could counteract this effect.INF2 in liver cancer cells may affect mitochondrial division by inducing Drp1 phosphorylation and mediate immune escape by up-regulating PD-L1 expression,thus promoting tumor progression.Conclusion INF2 is highly expressed in HCC and is associated with poor prognosis.High expression of INF2 may promote HCC progression by inducing Drp1 phosphorylation and up-regulation of PD-L1 expression,and targeting INF2 may be beneficial for HCC patients with high expression of INF2.展开更多
The xylitol dehydrogenase(XDH)is a crucial enzyme involved in the xylose utilization in pentose⁃catabolizing yeasts and fungi.In addition to producing xylulose,XDH can also be employed to develop a biosensor for monit...The xylitol dehydrogenase(XDH)is a crucial enzyme involved in the xylose utilization in pentose⁃catabolizing yeasts and fungi.In addition to producing xylulose,XDH can also be employed to develop a biosensor for monitoring xylitol concentration.In this study,the gene encoding the thermophilic fungus Talaromyces emersonii XDH(TeXDH)was heterologously expressed in Escherichia coli BL21(DE3)at 16℃in the soluble form.Recombinant TeXDH with high purity was purified by using a Ni⁃NTA affinity column.Size⁃exclusion chromatography and SDS⁃PAGE analysis demonstrated that the puri⁃fied recombinant TeXDH exists as a native trimer with a molecular mass of approximately 116 kD,and is composed of three identical subunits,each with a molecular weight of around 39 kD.The TeXDH strictly preferred NAD^(+)as a coenzyme to NADP^(+).The optimal temperature and pH of the TeXDH were 40℃and 10.0,respectively.After EDTA treatment,the enzyme activity of TeXDH decreased to 43.26%of the initial enzyme activity,while the divalent metal ions Mg^(2+)or Ca^(2+)could recover the enzyme activity of TeXDH,reaching 103.32%and 110.69%of the initial enzyme activity,respectively,making them the optimal divalent metal ion cofactors for TeXDH enzyme.However,the divalent metal ions of Mn^(2+),Ni^(2+),Cu^(2+),Zn^(2+),Co^(2+),and Cd^(2+)significantly inhibited the activity of TeXDH.ICP⁃MS and molecular doc⁃king studies revealed that 1 mol/L of TeXDH bound 2 mol/L Zn^(2+)ions and 1 mol/L Mg^(2+)ion.Further⁃more,TeXDH exhibited a high specificity for xylitol,laying the foundation for the development of future xylitol biosensors.展开更多
DNA microarray technology is an extremely effective technique for studying gene expression patterns in cells, and the main challenge currently faced by this technology is how to analyze the large amount of gene expres...DNA microarray technology is an extremely effective technique for studying gene expression patterns in cells, and the main challenge currently faced by this technology is how to analyze the large amount of gene expression data generated. To address this, this paper employs a mixed-effects model to analyze gene expression data. In terms of data selection, 1176 genes from the white mouse gene expression dataset under two experimental conditions were chosen, setting up two conditions: pneumococcal infection and no infection, and constructing a mixed-effects model. After preprocessing the gene chip information, the data were imported into the model, preliminary results were calculated, and permutation tests were performed to biologically validate the preliminary results using GSEA. The final dataset consists of 20 groups of gene expression data from pneumococcal infection, which categorizes functionally related genes based on the similarity of their expression profiles, facilitating the study of genes with unknown functions.展开更多
Neuronal activity,synaptic transmission,and molecular changes in the basolateral amygdala play critical roles in fear memory.Cylindromatosis(CYLD)is a deubiquitinase that negatively regulates the nuclear factor kappa-...Neuronal activity,synaptic transmission,and molecular changes in the basolateral amygdala play critical roles in fear memory.Cylindromatosis(CYLD)is a deubiquitinase that negatively regulates the nuclear factor kappa-B pathway.CYLD is well studied in non-neuronal cells,yet underinvestigated in the brain,where it is highly expressed.Emerging studies have shown involvement of CYLD in the remodeling of glutamatergic synapses,neuroinflammation,fear memory,and anxiety-and autism-like behaviors.However,the precise role of CYLD in glutamatergic neurons is largely unknown.Here,we first proposed involvement of CYLD in cued fear expression.We next constructed transgenic model mice with specific deletion of Cyld from glutamatergic neurons.Our results show that glutamatergic CYLD deficiency exaggerated the expression of cued fear in only male mice.Further,loss of CYLD in glutamatergic neurons resulted in enhanced neuronal activation,impaired excitatory synaptic transmission,and altered levels of glutamate receptors accompanied by over-activation of microglia in the basolateral amygdala of male mice.Altogether,our study suggests a critical role of glutamatergic CYLD in maintaining normal neuronal,synaptic,and microglial activation.This may contribute,at least in part,to cued fear expression.展开更多
Kinesins are a superfamily of proteins widely present in eukaryotes,playing crucial roles in plant cell wall assembly,cell elongation regulation,gravity sensing,and fertility control.In this study,bioinformatics analy...Kinesins are a superfamily of proteins widely present in eukaryotes,playing crucial roles in plant cell wall assembly,cell elongation regulation,gravity sensing,and fertility control.In this study,bioinformatics analysis of the OsKMP2 gene(LOC_Os02g28850)was performed using online tools such as ExPASy-ProtParam,ProtScale,CD-search,and DNAMAN software.Additionally,qRT-PCR was employed to analyze the tissue expression pattern of OsKMP2.The results showed that the molecular weight of the OsKMP2 is 118.39728 kDa,and it is a hydrophilic and unstable acidic protein.Secondary structure prediction revealed that it primarily consists ofα-helices(69.45%),random coils(25.19%),and extended strands(5.36%).The gene was expressed in various rice tissues,with the highest expression level observed in leaves.These results indicate that the OsKMP2 gene exhibits high evolutionary conservation and functional diversity in rice.展开更多
Laminarin oligosaccharides(LOSs)with a specific degree of polymerization prepared through the laminarin degradation via laminarinase present more significant nutritional functions and application values.Human intestin...Laminarin oligosaccharides(LOSs)with a specific degree of polymerization prepared through the laminarin degradation via laminarinase present more significant nutritional functions and application values.Human intestinal bacteria are promising potential producers of novel carbohydrate-active enzymes with unique properties.Here,a novel glycoside hydrolase family 128(GH128)laminarinase OUC-BsLam26 from the intestinal bacterium Bacteroides sp.CBA7301 was heterologously expressed and characterized.The recombinant OUC-BsLam26 with a molecular mass of 49.86 kDa exhibits highest activity(6.60 U/mg)at 45℃ and pH 6.0,which shows noticeable temperature and pH stability.The purified OUC-BsLam26 could degrade laminarin via an endo-type mode with the generation of laminaripentaose,laminaritetraose,laminaritriose,and laminaribiose,among them,laminaritetraose is the principal product,which accounts for 45.25% of the total products,which is significantly different from the reported GH128 laminarinases.The minimum recognition substrate of OUC-BsLam26 is laminarihexaose.Furthermore,OUC-BsLam26 also could catalyze the transglycosylation process with the production of some novel glycosides.Altogether,the intestinal bacterium Bacteroides sp.CBA7301 contains laminarinase with unique product composition and OUC-BsLam26 is a hopeful bio-catalyst with the potential to produce laminaritetraose and some novel glycosides.展开更多
Nursing students often exhibit emotional suppression,avoidance,or over-expression when confronted with high-pressure work environments and emotional challenges.These disorders affect nursing students mental health,pro...Nursing students often exhibit emotional suppression,avoidance,or over-expression when confronted with high-pressure work environments and emotional challenges.These disorders affect nursing students mental health,professional adaptation,and quality of communication with patients.The causes of emotional expression difficulties include individual personality,emotional intelligence,educational background,and socio-cultural pressures.To address this issue,it is recommended to enhance nursing students emotional expression and regulation capabilities through psychological interventions,emotional intelligence training,and optimization of educational systems,thereby improving their mental health and career development,ultimately enhancing nursing service quality and doctor-patient relationships.展开更多
Since its discovery in the 1980s,the insect cell-baculovirus expression vector system(IC-BEVS)has been widely used in biomedical applications,such as recombinant protein expression,drug screening,vaccine development,g...Since its discovery in the 1980s,the insect cell-baculovirus expression vector system(IC-BEVS)has been widely used in biomedical applications,such as recombinant protein expression,drug screening,vaccine development,gene therapy and so on[1].As a eukaryotic system,IC-BEVS has great development prospects due to its advantages such as high safety,simple operation,simultaneous expression of multi-subunit proteins,and suitability for large-scale cultivation[2].展开更多
As a member of the Cancer-Testis Antigens,the Melanoma-associated antigen(MAGE)family is typically expressed in normal tissues such as the testis.However,in various types of tumor cells,their expression is abnormally ...As a member of the Cancer-Testis Antigens,the Melanoma-associated antigen(MAGE)family is typically expressed in normal tissues such as the testis.However,in various types of tumor cells,their expression is abnormally activated,which is associated with multiple critical processes of tumor cells,including proliferation,apoptosis,immune evasion,DNA damage repair,and metastasis.The abnormal expression of MAGE family genes in multiple cancers and their multifaceted roles in tumor biology have made them an important target in cancer research and treatment.This review comprehensively explores various aspects of the relationship between the MAGE family and cancer,including the molecular characteristics of its members,transcriptional regulation mechanisms,expression patterns in different cancers,phenotypes and oncogenic mechanisms,poor clinical prognosis and potential as targets for immunotherapy.The expression patterns of these genes are closely linked to the clinical features of tumors,providing molecular markers and potential therapeutic targets for the early diagnosis,treatment,and prognostic assessment of cancer.展开更多
In the task of Facial Expression Recognition(FER),data uncertainty has been a critical factor affecting performance,typically arising from the ambiguity of facial expressions,low-quality images,and the subjectivity of...In the task of Facial Expression Recognition(FER),data uncertainty has been a critical factor affecting performance,typically arising from the ambiguity of facial expressions,low-quality images,and the subjectivity of annotators.Tracking the training history reveals that misclassified samples often exhibit high confidence and excessive uncertainty in the early stages of training.To address this issue,we propose an uncertainty-based robust sample selection strategy,which combines confidence error with RandAugment to improve image diversity,effectively reducing overfitting caused by uncertain samples during deep learning model training.To validate the effectiveness of the proposed method,extensive experiments were conducted on FER public benchmarks.The accuracy obtained were 89.08%on RAF-DB,63.12%on AffectNet,and 88.73%on FERPlus.展开更多
Artificial intelligence,such as deep learning technology,has advanced the study of facial expression recognition since facial expression carries rich emotional information and is significant for many naturalistic situ...Artificial intelligence,such as deep learning technology,has advanced the study of facial expression recognition since facial expression carries rich emotional information and is significant for many naturalistic situations.To pursue a high facial expression recognition accuracy,the network model of deep learning is generally designed to be very deep while the model’s real-time performance is typically constrained and limited.With MobileNetV3,a lightweight model with a good accuracy,a further study is conducted by adding a basic ResNet module to each of its existing modules and an SSH(Single Stage Headless Face Detector)context module to expand the model’s perceptual field.In this article,the enhanced model named Res-MobileNetV3,could alleviate the subpar of real-time performance and compress the size of large network models,which can process information at a rate of up to 33 frames per second.Although the improved model has been verified to be slightly inferior to the current state-of-the-art method in aspect of accuracy rate on the publically available face expression datasets,it can bring a good balance on accuracy,real-time performance,model size and model complexity in practical applications.展开更多
BACKGROUND ANAPC1,a key regulator of the ubiquitination in tumour development,has not been thoroughly studied in hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).AIM To elucidate the expression of ANAPC1 in HCC and its potential regulat...BACKGROUND ANAPC1,a key regulator of the ubiquitination in tumour development,has not been thoroughly studied in hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).AIM To elucidate the expression of ANAPC1 in HCC and its potential regulatory mechanism related to ubiquitination.METHODS Bulk RNA(RNA sequencing and microarrays),immunohistochemistry(IHC)tissues,and single-cell RNA sequencing(scRNA-seq)data were integrated to comprehensively investigate ANAPC1 expression in HCC.Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats analysis was performed to assess growth in HCC cell lines following ANAPC1 knockout.Enrichment analyses were conducted to explore the functions of ANAPC1.ScRNA-seq data was used to examine the cell cycle and metabolic levels.CellChat analysis was applied to investigate the interactions between ANAPC1 and different cell types.The relationship between ANAPC1 expression and drug concentration was analyzed.RESULTS ANAPC1 messenger RNA was found to be upregulated in bulk RNA,IHC tissues samples and malignant hepatocytes.The proliferation of JHH2 cell lines was most significantly inhibited after ANAPC1 knockdown.In biological pathways,the development of HCC was found to be linked to the regulation of ubiquitin-mediated proteolysis.Additionally,scRNA-seq results indicated that highly expressed ANAPC1 was in the G2/M phase,with increased glycolysis/gluconeogenesis activity.A CellChat analysis showed that ANAPC1 was associated with the regulation of the migration inhibitory factor-(cluster of differentiation 74+C-X-C chemokine receptor type 4)pathway.Higher ANAPC1 expression correlated with stronger effects of sorafenib,dasatinib,ibrutinib,lapatinib,nilotinib and afatinib.CONCLUSION The high expression level of ANAPC1 may regulate the cell cycle and metabolic levels of HCC through the ubiquitination-related pathway,thereby promoting disease progression.展开更多
Drugs and pesticide residues in broiler feed can compromise the therapeutic and production benefits of antibiotic(ANT)application and affect gene expression.In this study,we analyzed the expression of 13 key pancreati...Drugs and pesticide residues in broiler feed can compromise the therapeutic and production benefits of antibiotic(ANT)application and affect gene expression.In this study,we analyzed the expression of 13 key pancreatic genes and blood physiology parameters after administering one maximum residue limit of herbicide glyphosate(GLY),two ANTs,and one anticoccidial drug(AD).A total of 260 Ross 308 broilers aged 1-40 d were divided into the following four groups of 65 birds each:control group,which was fed the main diet(MD),and three experimental groups,which were fed MD supplemented with GLY,GLY+ANTs(enrofloxacin and colistin methanesulfonate),and GLY+AD(ammonium maduramicin),respectively.The results showed that the addition of GLY,GLY+ANTs,and GLY+AD caused significant changes in the expression of several genes of physiological and economic importance.In particular,genes related to inflammation and apoptosis(interleukin 6(IL6),prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2(PTGS2),and caspase 6(CASP6))were downregulated by up to 99.1%,and those related to antioxidant protection(catalase(CAT),superoxide dismutase 1(SOD1)and peroxiredoxin 6(PRDX6))by up to 98.6%,compared to controls.There was also a significant decline in the values of immunological characteristics in the blood serum observed in the experimental groups,and certain changes in gene expression were concordant with changes in the functioning of the pancreas and blood.The changes revealed in gene expression and blood indices in response to GLY,ANTs,and AD provide insights into the possible mechanisms of action of these agents at the molecular level.Specifically,these changes may be indicative of physiological mechanisms to overcome the negative effects of GLY,GLY+ANTs,and GLY+AD in broilers.展开更多
The dynamics of student engagement and emotional states significantly influence learning outcomes.Positive emotions resulting from successful task completion stand in contrast to negative affective states that arise f...The dynamics of student engagement and emotional states significantly influence learning outcomes.Positive emotions resulting from successful task completion stand in contrast to negative affective states that arise from learning struggles or failures.Effective transitions to engagement occur upon problem resolution,while unresolved issues lead to frustration and subsequent boredom.This study proposes a Convolutional Neural Networks(CNN)based approach utilizing the Multi⁃source Academic Affective Engagement Dataset(MAAED)to categorize facial expressions into boredom,confusion,frustration,and yawning.This method provides an efficient and objective way to assess student engagement by extracting features from facial images.Recognizing and addressing negative affective states,such as confusion and boredom,is fundamental in creating supportive learning environments.Through automated frame extraction and model comparison,this study demonstrates reduced loss values with improving accuracy,showcasing the effectiveness of this method in objectively evaluating student engagement.Monitoring facial engagement with CNN using the MAAED dataset is essential for gaining insights into human behaviour and improving educational experiences.展开更多
This study is based on wireless optogenetic technology,utilizing the CRY2/CIB1 photosensitive system to achieve spatiotemporal control of PD-L1 expression.In vitro experiments showed that the surface PD-L1 positivity ...This study is based on wireless optogenetic technology,utilizing the CRY2/CIB1 photosensitive system to achieve spatiotemporal control of PD-L1 expression.In vitro experiments showed that the surface PD-L1 positivity rate of cells increased from 28.6±3.1%to 67.3±5.4%(P<0.001).In animal experiments,the terminal tumor volume in the light exposure group was 450±90 mm3,with a tumor inhibition rate of approximately 49.4%(P<0.001),and the median survival was extended to 32 days(compared to 24 days in the control group,P=0.004).Immunological tests revealed a significant increase in CD8+T cell infiltration(112±18 vs 52±10 cells/HPF,P<0.01),a 30%decrease in the proportion of Tregs(P<0.05),and an increase in the M1/M2 macrophage ratio to 1.8.The results suggest that the wireless optogenetic system can not only precisely regulate PD-L1 but also remodel the tumor immune microenvironment,providing a new approach for precise immunotherapy of GBM.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the expression level of interleukin-17D(IL-17D)in the serum of patients with severe pneumonia and its correlation with disease severity.Methods:This study included 50 patients with severe pneu...Objective:To investigate the expression level of interleukin-17D(IL-17D)in the serum of patients with severe pneumonia and its correlation with disease severity.Methods:This study included 50 patients with severe pneumonia who were diagnosed and treated in the hospital from May 2024 to May 2025.The expression level of IL-17D in the serum of all patients was recorded.Patients were divided into severe and mild groups based on their disease severity.Gender,age,disease duration,presence of fever,atelectasis,pneumothorax,interleukin-2(IL-2),interleukin-4(IL-4),interleukin-6(IL-6),and interleukin-17D were selected as independent variables.Statistical software SPSS 22.00 was used for univariate analysis,and variables with statistical significance in the univariate analysis were included in a multivariate logistic regression analysis to determine the correlation between IL-17D and the severity of severe pneumonia.Results:The results of this study showed that the level of IL-17D in patients with severe pneumonia was significantly higher than the normal threshold.Univariate analysis indicated that atelectasis,IL-2,IL-6,and IL-17D were statistically significant(P<0.05)and could be considered as influencing factors for the severity of severe pneumonia.Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that atelectasis(OR=2.141,95%CI:1.684–2.391),IL-2(OR=2.884,95%CI:2.240–3.614),IL-6(OR=2.571,95%CI:2.190–2.943),and IL-17D(OR=2.416,95%CI:2.093–2.735)were positively correlated with the severity of severe pneumonia.Conclusion:The expression level of IL-17D in the serum of patients with severe pneumonia is higher than the normal threshold and is positively correlated with disease severity.展开更多
Urea is a major end product of nitrogen catabolism,serving as an osmolyte to regulate osmotic stress in fish exposed to varying water environments.It has been well known that urea transporters(UTs)facilitate the rapid...Urea is a major end product of nitrogen catabolism,serving as an osmolyte to regulate osmotic stress in fish exposed to varying water environments.It has been well known that urea transporters(UTs)facilitate the rapid movement of urea across cell membranes.However,researches on ut genes were predominantly focused on elasmobranchs and early developmental stages of fish.In this investigation,a total of three ut genes were identified in spotted sea bass.Phylogenetic,homology,and syntenic analyses were conducted to validate the annotation and assess the evolutionary relationships among ut genes.Both ut-a and ut-b genes have retained their evolutionary stability,demonstrating a significant level of homology between them.To gain deeper insights into the evolution of ut genes in spotted sea bass,we performed selective pressure analysis using site,branch,and branch-site models.The results suggested that positive selection likely played a significant role in shaping the evolution of the ut gene family.Furthermore,tissue-specific expression analyses revealed high expression levels of ut genes in osmoregulatory tissues such as the gill and kidney.Additionally,all three ut genes exhibited salinity-related expression patterns in gill and kidney tissues during both seawater-to-freshwater(SF)and freshwater-to-seawater(FS)adaptation.In situ hybridization results demonstrated the localization of both ut-a and ut-c mRNAs on the gill lamellae and adjacent gill filament epithelium.In summary,our study establishes a solid foundation for future research elucidating the evolutionary relationships and functional significance of ut genes during salinity acclimation in spotted sea bass and other teleost species.展开更多
Oral expression skills play an essential role in the development of EFL students’language abilities,and how to improve EFL students’oral expression skills is an essential and challenging task.This study adopts a qua...Oral expression skills play an essential role in the development of EFL students’language abilities,and how to improve EFL students’oral expression skills is an essential and challenging task.This study adopts a quasi-experimental research method to carry out the research and proposes an AI-based reflective dialogue model.Based on this,an analysis of the impact brought by this model on EFL students’oral expression performance and learning anxiety levels.The results show that students in the experimental group have significantly higher oral expression performance than those in the control group in the three dimensions of grammatical accuracy,expressive fluency,and word accuracy.In addition,the students in the experimental group produced facilitated anxiety after using the AI-based reflective dialogue model for oral expression learning,which prompted the students to learn more diligently.展开更多
基金supported by the Central Public-Interest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund,China(Grant No.CPSIBRF-CNRRI-202403)。
文摘Rice is a poor source of folate,an essential micronutrient for the body.Biofortification offers an effective way to enhance the folate content of rice and alleviate folate deficiencies in humans.In this study,we confirmed that OsADCS and OsGTPCHI,encoding the initial enzymes necessary for folate synthesis,positively regulate folate accumulation in knockout mutants of both japonica and indica rice backgrounds.The folate content in the low-folate japonica variety was slightly increased by the expression of the indica alleles driven by the endosperm-specific promoter.We further obtained co-expression lines by stacking OsADCS and OsGTPCHI genes;the folate accumulation in brown rice and polished rice reached 5.65μg/g and 2.95μg/g,respectively,representing 37.9-fold and 26.5-fold increases compared with the wild type.Transcriptomic analysis of rice grains from six transgenic lines showed that folate changes affected biological pathways involved in the synthesis and metabolism of rice seed storage substances,while the expression of other folate synthesis genes was weakly regulated.In addition,we identified Aus rice as a high-folate germplasm carrying superior haplotypes of OsADCS and OsGTPCHI through natural variation.This study provides an alternative and effective complementary strategy for rice biofortification,promoting the rational combination of metabolic engineering and conventional breeding to breed high-folate varieties.
文摘Objective INF2 is a member of the formins family.Abnormal expression and regulation of INF2 have been associated with the progression of various tumors,but the expression and role of INF2 in hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)remain unclear.HCC is a highly lethal malignant tumor.Given the limitations of traditional treatments,this study explored the expression level,clinical value and potential mechanism of INF2 in HCC in order to seek new therapeutic targets.Methods In this study,we used public databases to analyze the expression of INF2 in pan-cancer and HCC,as well as the impact of INF2 expression levels on HCC prognosis.Quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction(RT-qPCR),Western blot,and immunohistochemistry were used to detect the expression level of INF2 in liver cancer cells and human HCC tissues.The correlation between INF2 expression and clinical pathological features was analyzed using public databases and clinical data of human HCC samples.Subsequently,the effects of INF2 expression on the biological function and Drp1 phosphorylation of liver cancer cells were elucidated through in vitro and in vivo experiments.Finally,the predictive value and potential mechanism of INF2 in HCC were further analyzed through database and immunohistochemical experiments.Results INF2 is aberrantly high expression in HCC samples and the high expression of INF2 is correlated with overall survival,liver cirrhosis and pathological differentiation of HCC patients.The expression level of INF2 has certain diagnostic value in predicting the prognosis and pathological differentiation of HCC.In vivo and in vitro HCC models,upregulated expression of INF2 triggers the proliferation and migration of the HCC cell,while knockdown of INF2 could counteract this effect.INF2 in liver cancer cells may affect mitochondrial division by inducing Drp1 phosphorylation and mediate immune escape by up-regulating PD-L1 expression,thus promoting tumor progression.Conclusion INF2 is highly expressed in HCC and is associated with poor prognosis.High expression of INF2 may promote HCC progression by inducing Drp1 phosphorylation and up-regulation of PD-L1 expression,and targeting INF2 may be beneficial for HCC patients with high expression of INF2.
基金湖南省教育厅基金优秀青年项目(No.22B0482)湖南科技大学博士启动基金(No.E51992 and E51993)资助。
文摘The xylitol dehydrogenase(XDH)is a crucial enzyme involved in the xylose utilization in pentose⁃catabolizing yeasts and fungi.In addition to producing xylulose,XDH can also be employed to develop a biosensor for monitoring xylitol concentration.In this study,the gene encoding the thermophilic fungus Talaromyces emersonii XDH(TeXDH)was heterologously expressed in Escherichia coli BL21(DE3)at 16℃in the soluble form.Recombinant TeXDH with high purity was purified by using a Ni⁃NTA affinity column.Size⁃exclusion chromatography and SDS⁃PAGE analysis demonstrated that the puri⁃fied recombinant TeXDH exists as a native trimer with a molecular mass of approximately 116 kD,and is composed of three identical subunits,each with a molecular weight of around 39 kD.The TeXDH strictly preferred NAD^(+)as a coenzyme to NADP^(+).The optimal temperature and pH of the TeXDH were 40℃and 10.0,respectively.After EDTA treatment,the enzyme activity of TeXDH decreased to 43.26%of the initial enzyme activity,while the divalent metal ions Mg^(2+)or Ca^(2+)could recover the enzyme activity of TeXDH,reaching 103.32%and 110.69%of the initial enzyme activity,respectively,making them the optimal divalent metal ion cofactors for TeXDH enzyme.However,the divalent metal ions of Mn^(2+),Ni^(2+),Cu^(2+),Zn^(2+),Co^(2+),and Cd^(2+)significantly inhibited the activity of TeXDH.ICP⁃MS and molecular doc⁃king studies revealed that 1 mol/L of TeXDH bound 2 mol/L Zn^(2+)ions and 1 mol/L Mg^(2+)ion.Further⁃more,TeXDH exhibited a high specificity for xylitol,laying the foundation for the development of future xylitol biosensors.
文摘DNA microarray technology is an extremely effective technique for studying gene expression patterns in cells, and the main challenge currently faced by this technology is how to analyze the large amount of gene expression data generated. To address this, this paper employs a mixed-effects model to analyze gene expression data. In terms of data selection, 1176 genes from the white mouse gene expression dataset under two experimental conditions were chosen, setting up two conditions: pneumococcal infection and no infection, and constructing a mixed-effects model. After preprocessing the gene chip information, the data were imported into the model, preliminary results were calculated, and permutation tests were performed to biologically validate the preliminary results using GSEA. The final dataset consists of 20 groups of gene expression data from pneumococcal infection, which categorizes functionally related genes based on the similarity of their expression profiles, facilitating the study of genes with unknown functions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.32371065(to CL)and 32170950(to LY)the Natural Science Foundation of the Guangdong Province,No.2023A1515010899(to CL)the Science and Technology Projects in Guangzhou,Nos.2023A4J0578 and 2024A03J0180(to CW)。
文摘Neuronal activity,synaptic transmission,and molecular changes in the basolateral amygdala play critical roles in fear memory.Cylindromatosis(CYLD)is a deubiquitinase that negatively regulates the nuclear factor kappa-B pathway.CYLD is well studied in non-neuronal cells,yet underinvestigated in the brain,where it is highly expressed.Emerging studies have shown involvement of CYLD in the remodeling of glutamatergic synapses,neuroinflammation,fear memory,and anxiety-and autism-like behaviors.However,the precise role of CYLD in glutamatergic neurons is largely unknown.Here,we first proposed involvement of CYLD in cued fear expression.We next constructed transgenic model mice with specific deletion of Cyld from glutamatergic neurons.Our results show that glutamatergic CYLD deficiency exaggerated the expression of cued fear in only male mice.Further,loss of CYLD in glutamatergic neurons resulted in enhanced neuronal activation,impaired excitatory synaptic transmission,and altered levels of glutamate receptors accompanied by over-activation of microglia in the basolateral amygdala of male mice.Altogether,our study suggests a critical role of glutamatergic CYLD in maintaining normal neuronal,synaptic,and microglial activation.This may contribute,at least in part,to cued fear expression.
基金Supported by College Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program(S202210553003)Hunan Provincial Education Department Outstanding Youth Research Project(23B0820).
文摘Kinesins are a superfamily of proteins widely present in eukaryotes,playing crucial roles in plant cell wall assembly,cell elongation regulation,gravity sensing,and fertility control.In this study,bioinformatics analysis of the OsKMP2 gene(LOC_Os02g28850)was performed using online tools such as ExPASy-ProtParam,ProtScale,CD-search,and DNAMAN software.Additionally,qRT-PCR was employed to analyze the tissue expression pattern of OsKMP2.The results showed that the molecular weight of the OsKMP2 is 118.39728 kDa,and it is a hydrophilic and unstable acidic protein.Secondary structure prediction revealed that it primarily consists ofα-helices(69.45%),random coils(25.19%),and extended strands(5.36%).The gene was expressed in various rice tissues,with the highest expression level observed in leaves.These results indicate that the OsKMP2 gene exhibits high evolutionary conservation and functional diversity in rice.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32072159)Natural Science Foundation of Hainan Province(322QN338)+4 种基金Young Talent of Lifting Engineering for Science and Technology in Shandong,China(SDAST2021qt18)Qingdao Science and Technology Plan Key Research and Development Project(22-3-3-hygg-28-hy)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(202262003)Taishan Scholar Project of Shandong Province(tsqn202312099)Support Program for Youth Innovation Technology in Colleges and Universities of Shandong Province(2023KJ041)。
文摘Laminarin oligosaccharides(LOSs)with a specific degree of polymerization prepared through the laminarin degradation via laminarinase present more significant nutritional functions and application values.Human intestinal bacteria are promising potential producers of novel carbohydrate-active enzymes with unique properties.Here,a novel glycoside hydrolase family 128(GH128)laminarinase OUC-BsLam26 from the intestinal bacterium Bacteroides sp.CBA7301 was heterologously expressed and characterized.The recombinant OUC-BsLam26 with a molecular mass of 49.86 kDa exhibits highest activity(6.60 U/mg)at 45℃ and pH 6.0,which shows noticeable temperature and pH stability.The purified OUC-BsLam26 could degrade laminarin via an endo-type mode with the generation of laminaripentaose,laminaritetraose,laminaritriose,and laminaribiose,among them,laminaritetraose is the principal product,which accounts for 45.25% of the total products,which is significantly different from the reported GH128 laminarinases.The minimum recognition substrate of OUC-BsLam26 is laminarihexaose.Furthermore,OUC-BsLam26 also could catalyze the transglycosylation process with the production of some novel glycosides.Altogether,the intestinal bacterium Bacteroides sp.CBA7301 contains laminarinase with unique product composition and OUC-BsLam26 is a hopeful bio-catalyst with the potential to produce laminaritetraose and some novel glycosides.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(71774049).
文摘Nursing students often exhibit emotional suppression,avoidance,or over-expression when confronted with high-pressure work environments and emotional challenges.These disorders affect nursing students mental health,professional adaptation,and quality of communication with patients.The causes of emotional expression difficulties include individual personality,emotional intelligence,educational background,and socio-cultural pressures.To address this issue,it is recommended to enhance nursing students emotional expression and regulation capabilities through psychological interventions,emotional intelligence training,and optimization of educational systems,thereby improving their mental health and career development,ultimately enhancing nursing service quality and doctor-patient relationships.
文摘Since its discovery in the 1980s,the insect cell-baculovirus expression vector system(IC-BEVS)has been widely used in biomedical applications,such as recombinant protein expression,drug screening,vaccine development,gene therapy and so on[1].As a eukaryotic system,IC-BEVS has great development prospects due to its advantages such as high safety,simple operation,simultaneous expression of multi-subunit proteins,and suitability for large-scale cultivation[2].
基金supported by Startup Fund for Young Faculty at SJTU(SFYF at SJTU)(No.24X010500176).
文摘As a member of the Cancer-Testis Antigens,the Melanoma-associated antigen(MAGE)family is typically expressed in normal tissues such as the testis.However,in various types of tumor cells,their expression is abnormally activated,which is associated with multiple critical processes of tumor cells,including proliferation,apoptosis,immune evasion,DNA damage repair,and metastasis.The abnormal expression of MAGE family genes in multiple cancers and their multifaceted roles in tumor biology have made them an important target in cancer research and treatment.This review comprehensively explores various aspects of the relationship between the MAGE family and cancer,including the molecular characteristics of its members,transcriptional regulation mechanisms,expression patterns in different cancers,phenotypes and oncogenic mechanisms,poor clinical prognosis and potential as targets for immunotherapy.The expression patterns of these genes are closely linked to the clinical features of tumors,providing molecular markers and potential therapeutic targets for the early diagnosis,treatment,and prognostic assessment of cancer.
文摘In the task of Facial Expression Recognition(FER),data uncertainty has been a critical factor affecting performance,typically arising from the ambiguity of facial expressions,low-quality images,and the subjectivity of annotators.Tracking the training history reveals that misclassified samples often exhibit high confidence and excessive uncertainty in the early stages of training.To address this issue,we propose an uncertainty-based robust sample selection strategy,which combines confidence error with RandAugment to improve image diversity,effectively reducing overfitting caused by uncertain samples during deep learning model training.To validate the effectiveness of the proposed method,extensive experiments were conducted on FER public benchmarks.The accuracy obtained were 89.08%on RAF-DB,63.12%on AffectNet,and 88.73%on FERPlus.
基金supported by China Academy of Railway Sciences Corporation Limited(No.2021YJ127).
文摘Artificial intelligence,such as deep learning technology,has advanced the study of facial expression recognition since facial expression carries rich emotional information and is significant for many naturalistic situations.To pursue a high facial expression recognition accuracy,the network model of deep learning is generally designed to be very deep while the model’s real-time performance is typically constrained and limited.With MobileNetV3,a lightweight model with a good accuracy,a further study is conducted by adding a basic ResNet module to each of its existing modules and an SSH(Single Stage Headless Face Detector)context module to expand the model’s perceptual field.In this article,the enhanced model named Res-MobileNetV3,could alleviate the subpar of real-time performance and compress the size of large network models,which can process information at a rate of up to 33 frames per second.Although the improved model has been verified to be slightly inferior to the current state-of-the-art method in aspect of accuracy rate on the publically available face expression datasets,it can bring a good balance on accuracy,real-time performance,model size and model complexity in practical applications.
基金Co-first authors:Yu-Xing Tang 0000-0003-4382-4942Co-first authors:Wei-Zi Wu+8 种基金Corresponding author:Gang Chen,MD,Professor,Department of Pathology,The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University,No.6 Shuangyong Road,Nanning 530021,Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,China.chengang@gxmu.edu.cn,0000-0003-2402-2987Co-corresponding authors:Yan-Ting ZhanSheng-Sheng Zhou,0000-0003-2414-460XDa-Tong Zeng,0000-0002-3338-4122Guang-Cai Zheng,0009-0001-5921-6688Rong-Quan He,0000-0002-7752-2080Di-Yuan Qin,0009-0003-3214-4762Wan-Ying Huang,0000-0002-8314-5963Yu-Lu Tang,0009-0004-0462-618X。
文摘BACKGROUND ANAPC1,a key regulator of the ubiquitination in tumour development,has not been thoroughly studied in hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).AIM To elucidate the expression of ANAPC1 in HCC and its potential regulatory mechanism related to ubiquitination.METHODS Bulk RNA(RNA sequencing and microarrays),immunohistochemistry(IHC)tissues,and single-cell RNA sequencing(scRNA-seq)data were integrated to comprehensively investigate ANAPC1 expression in HCC.Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats analysis was performed to assess growth in HCC cell lines following ANAPC1 knockout.Enrichment analyses were conducted to explore the functions of ANAPC1.ScRNA-seq data was used to examine the cell cycle and metabolic levels.CellChat analysis was applied to investigate the interactions between ANAPC1 and different cell types.The relationship between ANAPC1 expression and drug concentration was analyzed.RESULTS ANAPC1 messenger RNA was found to be upregulated in bulk RNA,IHC tissues samples and malignant hepatocytes.The proliferation of JHH2 cell lines was most significantly inhibited after ANAPC1 knockdown.In biological pathways,the development of HCC was found to be linked to the regulation of ubiquitin-mediated proteolysis.Additionally,scRNA-seq results indicated that highly expressed ANAPC1 was in the G2/M phase,with increased glycolysis/gluconeogenesis activity.A CellChat analysis showed that ANAPC1 was associated with the regulation of the migration inhibitory factor-(cluster of differentiation 74+C-X-C chemokine receptor type 4)pathway.Higher ANAPC1 expression correlated with stronger effects of sorafenib,dasatinib,ibrutinib,lapatinib,nilotinib and afatinib.CONCLUSION The high expression level of ANAPC1 may regulate the cell cycle and metabolic levels of HCC through the ubiquitination-related pathway,thereby promoting disease progression.
基金supported by the Russian Science Foundation(No.22-16-00128),“Investigation of the Toxic Effect of Glyphosates on the Functional State of the Bird Intestinal Microbial Community,Their Growth and Development,and the Development of a Biological Product Based on the Glyphosate Degrading Strain”.
文摘Drugs and pesticide residues in broiler feed can compromise the therapeutic and production benefits of antibiotic(ANT)application and affect gene expression.In this study,we analyzed the expression of 13 key pancreatic genes and blood physiology parameters after administering one maximum residue limit of herbicide glyphosate(GLY),two ANTs,and one anticoccidial drug(AD).A total of 260 Ross 308 broilers aged 1-40 d were divided into the following four groups of 65 birds each:control group,which was fed the main diet(MD),and three experimental groups,which were fed MD supplemented with GLY,GLY+ANTs(enrofloxacin and colistin methanesulfonate),and GLY+AD(ammonium maduramicin),respectively.The results showed that the addition of GLY,GLY+ANTs,and GLY+AD caused significant changes in the expression of several genes of physiological and economic importance.In particular,genes related to inflammation and apoptosis(interleukin 6(IL6),prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2(PTGS2),and caspase 6(CASP6))were downregulated by up to 99.1%,and those related to antioxidant protection(catalase(CAT),superoxide dismutase 1(SOD1)and peroxiredoxin 6(PRDX6))by up to 98.6%,compared to controls.There was also a significant decline in the values of immunological characteristics in the blood serum observed in the experimental groups,and certain changes in gene expression were concordant with changes in the functioning of the pancreas and blood.The changes revealed in gene expression and blood indices in response to GLY,ANTs,and AD provide insights into the possible mechanisms of action of these agents at the molecular level.Specifically,these changes may be indicative of physiological mechanisms to overcome the negative effects of GLY,GLY+ANTs,and GLY+AD in broilers.
文摘The dynamics of student engagement and emotional states significantly influence learning outcomes.Positive emotions resulting from successful task completion stand in contrast to negative affective states that arise from learning struggles or failures.Effective transitions to engagement occur upon problem resolution,while unresolved issues lead to frustration and subsequent boredom.This study proposes a Convolutional Neural Networks(CNN)based approach utilizing the Multi⁃source Academic Affective Engagement Dataset(MAAED)to categorize facial expressions into boredom,confusion,frustration,and yawning.This method provides an efficient and objective way to assess student engagement by extracting features from facial images.Recognizing and addressing negative affective states,such as confusion and boredom,is fundamental in creating supportive learning environments.Through automated frame extraction and model comparison,this study demonstrates reduced loss values with improving accuracy,showcasing the effectiveness of this method in objectively evaluating student engagement.Monitoring facial engagement with CNN using the MAAED dataset is essential for gaining insights into human behaviour and improving educational experiences.
文摘This study is based on wireless optogenetic technology,utilizing the CRY2/CIB1 photosensitive system to achieve spatiotemporal control of PD-L1 expression.In vitro experiments showed that the surface PD-L1 positivity rate of cells increased from 28.6±3.1%to 67.3±5.4%(P<0.001).In animal experiments,the terminal tumor volume in the light exposure group was 450±90 mm3,with a tumor inhibition rate of approximately 49.4%(P<0.001),and the median survival was extended to 32 days(compared to 24 days in the control group,P=0.004).Immunological tests revealed a significant increase in CD8+T cell infiltration(112±18 vs 52±10 cells/HPF,P<0.01),a 30%decrease in the proportion of Tregs(P<0.05),and an increase in the M1/M2 macrophage ratio to 1.8.The results suggest that the wireless optogenetic system can not only precisely regulate PD-L1 but also remodel the tumor immune microenvironment,providing a new approach for precise immunotherapy of GBM.
基金Chongqing Shapingba District Technology Innovation Project(Project No.:2024046)。
文摘Objective:To investigate the expression level of interleukin-17D(IL-17D)in the serum of patients with severe pneumonia and its correlation with disease severity.Methods:This study included 50 patients with severe pneumonia who were diagnosed and treated in the hospital from May 2024 to May 2025.The expression level of IL-17D in the serum of all patients was recorded.Patients were divided into severe and mild groups based on their disease severity.Gender,age,disease duration,presence of fever,atelectasis,pneumothorax,interleukin-2(IL-2),interleukin-4(IL-4),interleukin-6(IL-6),and interleukin-17D were selected as independent variables.Statistical software SPSS 22.00 was used for univariate analysis,and variables with statistical significance in the univariate analysis were included in a multivariate logistic regression analysis to determine the correlation between IL-17D and the severity of severe pneumonia.Results:The results of this study showed that the level of IL-17D in patients with severe pneumonia was significantly higher than the normal threshold.Univariate analysis indicated that atelectasis,IL-2,IL-6,and IL-17D were statistically significant(P<0.05)and could be considered as influencing factors for the severity of severe pneumonia.Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that atelectasis(OR=2.141,95%CI:1.684–2.391),IL-2(OR=2.884,95%CI:2.240–3.614),IL-6(OR=2.571,95%CI:2.190–2.943),and IL-17D(OR=2.416,95%CI:2.093–2.735)were positively correlated with the severity of severe pneumonia.Conclusion:The expression level of IL-17D in the serum of patients with severe pneumonia is higher than the normal threshold and is positively correlated with disease severity.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32072947)the China Agriculture Research System(No.CARS-47)。
文摘Urea is a major end product of nitrogen catabolism,serving as an osmolyte to regulate osmotic stress in fish exposed to varying water environments.It has been well known that urea transporters(UTs)facilitate the rapid movement of urea across cell membranes.However,researches on ut genes were predominantly focused on elasmobranchs and early developmental stages of fish.In this investigation,a total of three ut genes were identified in spotted sea bass.Phylogenetic,homology,and syntenic analyses were conducted to validate the annotation and assess the evolutionary relationships among ut genes.Both ut-a and ut-b genes have retained their evolutionary stability,demonstrating a significant level of homology between them.To gain deeper insights into the evolution of ut genes in spotted sea bass,we performed selective pressure analysis using site,branch,and branch-site models.The results suggested that positive selection likely played a significant role in shaping the evolution of the ut gene family.Furthermore,tissue-specific expression analyses revealed high expression levels of ut genes in osmoregulatory tissues such as the gill and kidney.Additionally,all three ut genes exhibited salinity-related expression patterns in gill and kidney tissues during both seawater-to-freshwater(SF)and freshwater-to-seawater(FS)adaptation.In situ hybridization results demonstrated the localization of both ut-a and ut-c mRNAs on the gill lamellae and adjacent gill filament epithelium.In summary,our study establishes a solid foundation for future research elucidating the evolutionary relationships and functional significance of ut genes during salinity acclimation in spotted sea bass and other teleost species.
基金2024 Provincial Teaching Reform Program for Graduate Students in the Second Batch of the 14th Five-Year Plan of Zhejiang Provincial Office of Education:Innovation and Practice of“Six Synergistic”Graduate Teaching Guided by Educator’s Spirit(No.JGCG2024406)Key Project of Zhejiang Provincial Education Science Planning:Research on an interdisciplinary teaching model to promote students’computational thinking from multiple analytical perspectives[No.2025SB103].
文摘Oral expression skills play an essential role in the development of EFL students’language abilities,and how to improve EFL students’oral expression skills is an essential and challenging task.This study adopts a quasi-experimental research method to carry out the research and proposes an AI-based reflective dialogue model.Based on this,an analysis of the impact brought by this model on EFL students’oral expression performance and learning anxiety levels.The results show that students in the experimental group have significantly higher oral expression performance than those in the control group in the three dimensions of grammatical accuracy,expressive fluency,and word accuracy.In addition,the students in the experimental group produced facilitated anxiety after using the AI-based reflective dialogue model for oral expression learning,which prompted the students to learn more diligently.
