Background Polygalacturonase inhibiting proteins(PGIPs)play a pivotal role in plant defense against plant patho-gens by inhibiting polygalacturonase(PG),an enzyme produced by pathogens to degrade plant cell wall pecti...Background Polygalacturonase inhibiting proteins(PGIPs)play a pivotal role in plant defense against plant patho-gens by inhibiting polygalacturonase(PG),an enzyme produced by pathogens to degrade plant cell wall pectin.PGIPs,also known as leucine-rich repeat pathogenesis-related(PR)proteins,activate the host’s defense response upon interaction with PG,thereby reinforcing the host defense against plant pathogens attacks.In Egyptian or extra-long staple cotton(Gossypium barbadense),the interaction between PGIP and PG is one of the crucial steps in the defense mechanism against major pathogens such as Xanthomonas citri pv.malvacearum and Alternaria mac-rospora,which are responsible for bacterial leaf blight and leaf spot diseases,respectively.Results To unravel the molecular mechanisms underlying these PR proteins,we conducted a comprehensive study involving molecular modeling,protein-protein docking,site-specific double mutation(E169G and F242K),and molec-ular dynamics simulations.Both wild-type and mutated cotton PGIPs were examined in the interaction with the PG enzyme of a bacterial and fungal pathogen.Our findings revealed that changes in conformations of double-mutated residues in the active site of PGIP lead to the inhibition of PG binding.The molecular dynamics simulation studies provide insights into the dynamic behaviour and stability of the PGIP-PG complexes,shedding light on the intricate details of the inhibitory and exhibitory mechanism against the major fungal and bacterial pathogens of G.barbadense,respectively.Conclusions The findings of this study not only enhance our understanding of the molecular interactions between PGs of Xanthomonas citri pv.malvacearum and Alternaria macrospora and PGIP of G.barbadense but also pre-sent a potential strategy for developing the disease-resistant cotton varieties.By variations in the binding affinities of PGs through specific mutations in PGIP,this research offers promising avenues for the development of enhanced resistance to cotton plants against bacterial leaf blight and leaf spot diseases.展开更多
The published article titled“MicroRNA-221-3p Plays an Oncogenic Role in Gastric Carcinoma by Inhibiting PTEN Expression”has been retracted from Oncology Research,Vol.25,No.4,2017,pp.523–536.DOI:10.3727/096504016X14...The published article titled“MicroRNA-221-3p Plays an Oncogenic Role in Gastric Carcinoma by Inhibiting PTEN Expression”has been retracted from Oncology Research,Vol.25,No.4,2017,pp.523–536.DOI:10.3727/096504016X14756282819385 URL:https://www.techscience.com/or/v25n4/56833 Following the publication,concerns have been raised about a number of figures in this article.An unexpected area of similarity was identified in terms of the cellular data,where the results from differently performed experiments were intended to have been shown,although the areas immediately surrounding this area featured comparatively different distributions of cells.In addition,the western blots in this article were presented with atypical,unusually shaped and possibly anomalous protein bands in many cases.展开更多
The published article titled“MicroRNA-92a Promotes Cell Proliferation in Cervical Cancer via Inhibiting p21 Expression and Promoting Cell Cycle Progression”has been retracted from Oncology Research,Vol.25,No.1,2017,...The published article titled“MicroRNA-92a Promotes Cell Proliferation in Cervical Cancer via Inhibiting p21 Expression and Promoting Cell Cycle Progression”has been retracted from Oncology Research,Vol.25,No.1,2017,pp.137–145.展开更多
P2-type layered oxide cathode materials have attracted extensive attention due to their simple preparation,high specific capacity,adjustable voltage range,and high packing density.However,the harmful phase transitions...P2-type layered oxide cathode materials have attracted extensive attention due to their simple preparation,high specific capacity,adjustable voltage range,and high packing density.However,the harmful phase transitions that occur at high voltage severely limit their practical application.Herein,a novel high-valence tungsten doped P2-Na_(0.67)Ni_(0.33)Mn_(0.67)O_(2)cathode material was prepared using the sol–gel method.Through diffusion kinetics analysis and in situ X-ray diffraction(in situ XRD),it has been proven that W^(6+)not only enhances the Na^(+)diffusion coefficient but also reduces the P2–O2 phase transition.The optimized NNMO-W1%delivers a high discharge specific capacity of 163 mAh·g^(-1)at 0.1C,and the capacity retention rate is as high as 77.6%after 1000 cycles at 10C.This is mainly due to that W^(6+)enters the lattice,optimizing the arrangement of primary particles.This work sheds light on the design and construction of high-performance layered oxides cathode materials.展开更多
Tooth pulpitis is a prevalent oral disorder.Understanding the underlying mechanisms of pulpitis and developing effective treatment strategies hold great significance.Ferroptosis has recently emerged as a new form of c...Tooth pulpitis is a prevalent oral disorder.Understanding the underlying mechanisms of pulpitis and developing effective treatment strategies hold great significance.Ferroptosis has recently emerged as a new form of cell death,but the role of ferroptosis in pulpitis remains largely unknown.In our study,single-cell RNA sequencing(sc RNA-seq)was used to identify cellular heterogeneity between 3 pulpitis tissue and 3 healthy pulp tissue,and explored ferroptosis occurrence in pulpitis tissue and inflamed dental pulp cells(DPCs).In scRNA-seq,40231 cells(Pulpitis:17814;Healthy pulp:22417)were captured,and visualized into 12 distinct cell clusters.Differential y expressed ferroptosis-related genes(DE-FRGs)were almost presented in each cluster in pulpitis vs healthy pulp.ROS and Fe^(2+)levels significantly rose,and immunohistochemistry showed low expression of GPX4 and high expression of PTGS2 in pulpitis.In LPSstimulated DPCs,thymosinα1 increased the expression of GPX4 and FTL,and decreased expression of TNF-α,IL-1β,IL-6,and Fe^(2+)levels.In rat pulpitis models,both prothymosinα(PTMA,precursor of thymosinα1)gelatin sponge placed at the hole of pulp(LPS-P(gs))and PTMA injection in pulp(LPS-P(i))significantly reduced infiltration of inflammatory cells and expression of PTGS2,and increased the expression of GPX4.In RNA sequencing,the expression of DE-FRGs were reversed when thymosinα1 were added in LPS-stimulated DPCs.Collectively,single-cell atlas reveals cellular heterogeneity between pulpitis and healthy pulp,and ferroptosis occurrence in pulpitis.Thymosinα1 may reduce ferroptosis in DPCs to alleviate pulpitis and thus potentially has the ability to treat pulpitis.展开更多
In the article titled“Inhibiting SHP2 reduces glycolysis,promotes microglial M1 polarization,and alleviates secondary inflammation following spinal cord injury in a mouse model,”published in Neural Regeneration Rese...In the article titled“Inhibiting SHP2 reduces glycolysis,promotes microglial M1 polarization,and alleviates secondary inflammation following spinal cord injury in a mouse model,”published in Neural Regeneration Research(Ding et al.,2025),the title was incorrectly presented due to an error during the language polishing process.展开更多
In the words of the late Sir Colin Blakemore,neurologists have historically sought to infer brain functions in a manner akin to to king a hammer to a computeranalyzing localized anatomical lesions caused by trauma,tum...In the words of the late Sir Colin Blakemore,neurologists have historically sought to infer brain functions in a manner akin to to king a hammer to a computeranalyzing localized anatomical lesions caused by trauma,tumors,or strokes,noting deficits,and inferring what functions certain brain regions may be responsible for.This approach exemplifies a deletion heuristic,where the absence of a specific function reveals insights about the underlying structures or mechanisms responsible for it.By observing what is lost when a particular brain region is damaged,throughout the history of the field,neurologists have pieced together the intricate relationship between anatomy and function.展开更多
The NSC-34 cell line is a widely recognized motor neuron model and various neuronal differentiation protocols have been exploited. Under previously reported experimental conditions, only part of the cells resemble dif...The NSC-34 cell line is a widely recognized motor neuron model and various neuronal differentiation protocols have been exploited. Under previously reported experimental conditions, only part of the cells resemble differentiated neurons;however, they do not exhibit extensive and time-prolonged neuritogenesis, and maintain their duplication capacity in culture. The aim of the present work was to facilitate long-term and more homogeneous neuronal differentiation in motor neuron–like NSC-34 cells. We found that the antimitotic drug cytosine arabinoside promoted robust and persistent neuronal differentiation in the entire cell population. Long and interconnecting neuronal processes with abundant growth cones were homogeneously induced and were durable for up to at least 6 weeks in culture. Moreover, cytosine arabinoside was permissive, dispensable, and mostly irreversible in priming NSC-34 cells for neurite initiation and regeneration after mechanical dislodgement. Finally, the expression of the cell proliferation antigen Ki67 was inhibited by cytosine arabinoside, whereas the expression levels of neuronal growth associated protein 43, vimentin, and motor neuron–specific p75, Islet2, homeobox 9 markers were upregulated, as confirmed by western blot and/or confocal immunofluorescence analysis. Overall, these findings support the use of NSC-34 cells as a motor neuron model for properly investigating neurodegenerative mechanisms and prospectively identifying neuroprotective strategies.展开更多
The lineage specification of mesenchymal stem/stromal cells(MSCs) is tightly regulated by a wide range of factors. Recently, the versatile functions of ZBP1(also known as DAI or DLM-1) have been reported in the blood ...The lineage specification of mesenchymal stem/stromal cells(MSCs) is tightly regulated by a wide range of factors. Recently, the versatile functions of ZBP1(also known as DAI or DLM-1) have been reported in the blood circulation and immune systems.However, the biological function of ZBP1 during the lineage specification of MSCs is still unknown. In the present study, we found that ZBP1 was upregulated during osteogenesis but downregulated during adipogenesis in mouse bone marrow-derived MSCs(m BMSCs). ZBP1 was highly expressed in osteoblasts but expressed at a relatively low level in marrow adipocytes. Knockdown of ZBP1 inhibited alkaline phosphataseactivity, extracellular matrix mineralization, and osteogenesis-related gene expression in vitro and reduced ectopic bone formation in vivo. Knockdown of ZBP1 also promoted adipogenesis in MSCs in vitro. Conversely, the overexpression of ZBP1 increased the osteogenesis but suppressed the adipogenesis of MSCs. When the expression of ZBP1 was rescued, the osteogenic capacity of ZBP1-depleted m BMSCs was restored at both the molecular and phenotypic levels.Furthermore, we demonstrated that ZBP1, a newly identified target of Wnt/β-catenin signaling, was required for β-catenin translocation into nuclei. Collectively, our results indicate that ZBP1 is a novel regulator of bone and fat transdifferentiation via Wnt/β-catenin signaling.展开更多
The inhibiting effect of ciprofloxacin,norfloxacin and ofloxacin on the corrosion of mild steel in 1 mol·L-1 HCl and the mechanism were studied at different temperatures using mass loss measurement,electrochemica...The inhibiting effect of ciprofloxacin,norfloxacin and ofloxacin on the corrosion of mild steel in 1 mol·L-1 HCl and the mechanism were studied at different temperatures using mass loss measurement,electrochemical method,and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS) .Effective inhibition was shown by mass loss,potentiodynamic polarization and impedance spectroscopy measurement.The corrosion rate of the metal in the mass loss measurement,and the corrosion reaction on cathode and anode in the electrochemical measurement were accelerated when temperature was increased.XPS results showed that the inhibitors adsorbed effectively on the metal surface.展开更多
Melatonin has been shown to alleviate the effects of abiotic stress and to regulate plant development.Copper,a common heavy metal and soil pollutant,can suppress plant growth and development.In this work,we explored t...Melatonin has been shown to alleviate the effects of abiotic stress and to regulate plant development.Copper,a common heavy metal and soil pollutant,can suppress plant growth and development.In this work,we explored the protective effects of exogenous melatonin on lateral root formation in response to copper stress using melon seeds subjected to three germination treatments:CK1(control),CK2(300μmol/L CuSO4),and MT3(300μmol/L melatonin+300μmol/L CuSO4).Melatonin pretreatment increased the antioxidant enzyme activities and root vigor,and decreased the proline and malondialdehyde(MDA)contents in the roots of copper-stressed melon seedlings.We then used transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses to explore the mechanisms by which exogenous melatonin protects against copper stress.There were 70 significant differentially expressed genes(DEGs)(28 upregulated,42 downregulated)and 318 significantly differentially expressed metabolites(DEMs)(168 upregulated,150 downregulated)between the MT3 and CK2 treatments.Melatonin pretreatment altered the expression of genes related to redox and cell wall formation processes.In addition,we found that members of the AP2/ERF,BBR/BPC,GRAS,and HD-ZIP transcription factor families may have vital roles in lateral root development.Melatonin also increased the level of Glutathione(GSH),which chelates excess Cu^(2+).The combined transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis revealed DEGs and DEMs involved in jasmonic acid(JA)biosynthesis,including four lipoxygenase-related genes and two metabolites(linoleic acid and lecithin)related to melatonin’s alleviation effect on copper toxicity.This research elucidated the molecular mechanisms of melatonin’s protective effects in copper-stressed melon.展开更多
Glucosyltransferases(Gtfs)play critical roles in the etiology and pathogenesis of Streptococcus mutans(S.mutans)-mediated dental caries including early childhood caries.Gtfs enhance the biofilm formation and promotes ...Glucosyltransferases(Gtfs)play critical roles in the etiology and pathogenesis of Streptococcus mutans(S.mutans)-mediated dental caries including early childhood caries.Gtfs enhance the biofilm formation and promotes colonization of cariogenic bacteria by generating biofilm extracellular polysaccharides(EPSs),the key virulence property in the cariogenic process.Therefore,Gtfs have become an appealing target for effective therapeutic interventions that inhibit cariogenic biofilms.Importantly,targeting Gtfs selectively impairs the S.mutans virulence without affecting S.mutans existence or the existence of other species in the oral cavity.Over the past decade,numerous Gtfs inhibitory molecules have been identified,mainly including natural and synthetic compounds and their derivatives,antibodies,and metal ions.These therapeutic agents exert their inhibitory role in inhibiting the expression gtf genes and the activities and secretion of Gtfs enzymes with a wide range of sensitivity and effectiveness.Understanding molecular mechanisms of inhibiting Gtfs will contribute to instructing drug combination strategies,which is more effective for inhibiting Gtfs than one drug or class of drugs.This review highlights our current understanding of Gtfs activities and their potential utility,and discusses challenges and opportunities for future exploration of Gtfs as a therapeutic target.展开更多
In this study,the role of(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)during the sulfurization of azurite and its response to flotation were investigated.The flotation results showed that adding(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)prior to sulfurization decreased...In this study,the role of(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)during the sulfurization of azurite and its response to flotation were investigated.The flotation results showed that adding(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)prior to sulfurization decreased the formation of colloid in flotation pulp,and the floatability of the suppressed azurite caused by excess sodium sulfide was restored.After adding(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)prior to sulfurization,the formation of Cu(NH_(3))_(n) ^(2+)intermediate products changed the path of the sulfurization reaction,which slowed the direct impact of HSon the azurite surface.The nucleation rate was reduced,and the growth of copper sulfide crystal was improved.Covellite(syn,CuS)with larger crystal grains was formed on the azurite surface,thereby enhancing the mechanical stability of copper sulfide products onto the mineral surface.Therefore,the generated copper sulfide colloid significantly reduced,ultimately promoting the effective adsorption of xanthate on the azurite surface.展开更多
Human dental pulp stem cells(DPSCs)have emerged as an important source of stem cells in the tissue engineering,and hypoxia will change various innate characteristics of DPSCs and then affect dental tissue regeneration...Human dental pulp stem cells(DPSCs)have emerged as an important source of stem cells in the tissue engineering,and hypoxia will change various innate characteristics of DPSCs and then affect dental tissue regeneration.Nevertheless,little is known about the complicated molecular mechanisms.In this study,we aimed to investigate the influence and mechanism of miR-140-3p on DPSCs under hypoxia condition.Hypoxia was induced in DPSCs by Cobalt chloride(CoCl_(2))treatment.The osteo/dentinogenic differentiation capacity of DPSCs was assessed by alkaline phosphatase(ALP)activity,Alizarin Red S staining and main osteo/dentinogenic markers.A luciferase reporter gene assay was performed to verify the downstream target gene of miR-140-3p.This research exhibited that miR-140-3p promoted osteo/dentinogenic differentiation of DPSCs under normoxia environment.Furthermore,miR-140-3p rescued the CoCl_(2)-induced decreased osteo/odontogenic differentiation potentials in DPSCs.Besides,we investigated that miR-140-3p directly targeted lysine methyltransferase 5B(KMT5B).Surprisingly,we found inhibition of KMT5B obviously enhanced osteo/dentinogenic differentiation of DPSCs both under normoxia and hypoxia conditions.In conclusion,our study revealed the role and mechanism of miR-140-3p for regulating osteo/dentinogenic differentiation of DPSCs under hypoxia,and discovered that miR-140-3p and KMT5B might be important targets for DPSC-mediated tooth or bone tissue regeneration.展开更多
基金CABin grant(F.no.Agril.Edn.4-1/2013-A&P)Indian Council of Agricul-tural Research,Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’Welfare,Govt.of India and Department of Biotechnology,Govt.of India for BIC project grant(BT/PR40161/BTIS/137/32/2021)。
文摘Background Polygalacturonase inhibiting proteins(PGIPs)play a pivotal role in plant defense against plant patho-gens by inhibiting polygalacturonase(PG),an enzyme produced by pathogens to degrade plant cell wall pectin.PGIPs,also known as leucine-rich repeat pathogenesis-related(PR)proteins,activate the host’s defense response upon interaction with PG,thereby reinforcing the host defense against plant pathogens attacks.In Egyptian or extra-long staple cotton(Gossypium barbadense),the interaction between PGIP and PG is one of the crucial steps in the defense mechanism against major pathogens such as Xanthomonas citri pv.malvacearum and Alternaria mac-rospora,which are responsible for bacterial leaf blight and leaf spot diseases,respectively.Results To unravel the molecular mechanisms underlying these PR proteins,we conducted a comprehensive study involving molecular modeling,protein-protein docking,site-specific double mutation(E169G and F242K),and molec-ular dynamics simulations.Both wild-type and mutated cotton PGIPs were examined in the interaction with the PG enzyme of a bacterial and fungal pathogen.Our findings revealed that changes in conformations of double-mutated residues in the active site of PGIP lead to the inhibition of PG binding.The molecular dynamics simulation studies provide insights into the dynamic behaviour and stability of the PGIP-PG complexes,shedding light on the intricate details of the inhibitory and exhibitory mechanism against the major fungal and bacterial pathogens of G.barbadense,respectively.Conclusions The findings of this study not only enhance our understanding of the molecular interactions between PGs of Xanthomonas citri pv.malvacearum and Alternaria macrospora and PGIP of G.barbadense but also pre-sent a potential strategy for developing the disease-resistant cotton varieties.By variations in the binding affinities of PGs through specific mutations in PGIP,this research offers promising avenues for the development of enhanced resistance to cotton plants against bacterial leaf blight and leaf spot diseases.
文摘The published article titled“MicroRNA-221-3p Plays an Oncogenic Role in Gastric Carcinoma by Inhibiting PTEN Expression”has been retracted from Oncology Research,Vol.25,No.4,2017,pp.523–536.DOI:10.3727/096504016X14756282819385 URL:https://www.techscience.com/or/v25n4/56833 Following the publication,concerns have been raised about a number of figures in this article.An unexpected area of similarity was identified in terms of the cellular data,where the results from differently performed experiments were intended to have been shown,although the areas immediately surrounding this area featured comparatively different distributions of cells.In addition,the western blots in this article were presented with atypical,unusually shaped and possibly anomalous protein bands in many cases.
文摘The published article titled“MicroRNA-92a Promotes Cell Proliferation in Cervical Cancer via Inhibiting p21 Expression and Promoting Cell Cycle Progression”has been retracted from Oncology Research,Vol.25,No.1,2017,pp.137–145.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China Key Program(No.U22A20420)Changzhou Leading Innovative Talents Introduction and Cultivation Project(No.CQ20230109)the Key Project of Jiangsu Provincial Basic Research Program(No.BK20243032)。
文摘P2-type layered oxide cathode materials have attracted extensive attention due to their simple preparation,high specific capacity,adjustable voltage range,and high packing density.However,the harmful phase transitions that occur at high voltage severely limit their practical application.Herein,a novel high-valence tungsten doped P2-Na_(0.67)Ni_(0.33)Mn_(0.67)O_(2)cathode material was prepared using the sol–gel method.Through diffusion kinetics analysis and in situ X-ray diffraction(in situ XRD),it has been proven that W^(6+)not only enhances the Na^(+)diffusion coefficient but also reduces the P2–O2 phase transition.The optimized NNMO-W1%delivers a high discharge specific capacity of 163 mAh·g^(-1)at 0.1C,and the capacity retention rate is as high as 77.6%after 1000 cycles at 10C.This is mainly due to that W^(6+)enters the lattice,optimizing the arrangement of primary particles.This work sheds light on the design and construction of high-performance layered oxides cathode materials.
基金supported through funding from Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant No.2023A1515030036)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.82270973)。
文摘Tooth pulpitis is a prevalent oral disorder.Understanding the underlying mechanisms of pulpitis and developing effective treatment strategies hold great significance.Ferroptosis has recently emerged as a new form of cell death,but the role of ferroptosis in pulpitis remains largely unknown.In our study,single-cell RNA sequencing(sc RNA-seq)was used to identify cellular heterogeneity between 3 pulpitis tissue and 3 healthy pulp tissue,and explored ferroptosis occurrence in pulpitis tissue and inflamed dental pulp cells(DPCs).In scRNA-seq,40231 cells(Pulpitis:17814;Healthy pulp:22417)were captured,and visualized into 12 distinct cell clusters.Differential y expressed ferroptosis-related genes(DE-FRGs)were almost presented in each cluster in pulpitis vs healthy pulp.ROS and Fe^(2+)levels significantly rose,and immunohistochemistry showed low expression of GPX4 and high expression of PTGS2 in pulpitis.In LPSstimulated DPCs,thymosinα1 increased the expression of GPX4 and FTL,and decreased expression of TNF-α,IL-1β,IL-6,and Fe^(2+)levels.In rat pulpitis models,both prothymosinα(PTMA,precursor of thymosinα1)gelatin sponge placed at the hole of pulp(LPS-P(gs))and PTMA injection in pulp(LPS-P(i))significantly reduced infiltration of inflammatory cells and expression of PTGS2,and increased the expression of GPX4.In RNA sequencing,the expression of DE-FRGs were reversed when thymosinα1 were added in LPS-stimulated DPCs.Collectively,single-cell atlas reveals cellular heterogeneity between pulpitis and healthy pulp,and ferroptosis occurrence in pulpitis.Thymosinα1 may reduce ferroptosis in DPCs to alleviate pulpitis and thus potentially has the ability to treat pulpitis.
文摘In the article titled“Inhibiting SHP2 reduces glycolysis,promotes microglial M1 polarization,and alleviates secondary inflammation following spinal cord injury in a mouse model,”published in Neural Regeneration Research(Ding et al.,2025),the title was incorrectly presented due to an error during the language polishing process.
文摘In the words of the late Sir Colin Blakemore,neurologists have historically sought to infer brain functions in a manner akin to to king a hammer to a computeranalyzing localized anatomical lesions caused by trauma,tumors,or strokes,noting deficits,and inferring what functions certain brain regions may be responsible for.This approach exemplifies a deletion heuristic,where the absence of a specific function reveals insights about the underlying structures or mechanisms responsible for it.By observing what is lost when a particular brain region is damaged,throughout the history of the field,neurologists have pieced together the intricate relationship between anatomy and function.
基金supported by FATALSDrug Project [Progetti di Ricerca@CNR SAC.AD002.173.058] from National Research Council,Italy (to CV)。
文摘The NSC-34 cell line is a widely recognized motor neuron model and various neuronal differentiation protocols have been exploited. Under previously reported experimental conditions, only part of the cells resemble differentiated neurons;however, they do not exhibit extensive and time-prolonged neuritogenesis, and maintain their duplication capacity in culture. The aim of the present work was to facilitate long-term and more homogeneous neuronal differentiation in motor neuron–like NSC-34 cells. We found that the antimitotic drug cytosine arabinoside promoted robust and persistent neuronal differentiation in the entire cell population. Long and interconnecting neuronal processes with abundant growth cones were homogeneously induced and were durable for up to at least 6 weeks in culture. Moreover, cytosine arabinoside was permissive, dispensable, and mostly irreversible in priming NSC-34 cells for neurite initiation and regeneration after mechanical dislodgement. Finally, the expression of the cell proliferation antigen Ki67 was inhibited by cytosine arabinoside, whereas the expression levels of neuronal growth associated protein 43, vimentin, and motor neuron–specific p75, Islet2, homeobox 9 markers were upregulated, as confirmed by western blot and/or confocal immunofluorescence analysis. Overall, these findings support the use of NSC-34 cells as a motor neuron model for properly investigating neurodegenerative mechanisms and prospectively identifying neuroprotective strategies.
基金supported by the Foundation of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 81671024, 81371171, 81571009, and 81600877)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2016M600745)。
文摘The lineage specification of mesenchymal stem/stromal cells(MSCs) is tightly regulated by a wide range of factors. Recently, the versatile functions of ZBP1(also known as DAI or DLM-1) have been reported in the blood circulation and immune systems.However, the biological function of ZBP1 during the lineage specification of MSCs is still unknown. In the present study, we found that ZBP1 was upregulated during osteogenesis but downregulated during adipogenesis in mouse bone marrow-derived MSCs(m BMSCs). ZBP1 was highly expressed in osteoblasts but expressed at a relatively low level in marrow adipocytes. Knockdown of ZBP1 inhibited alkaline phosphataseactivity, extracellular matrix mineralization, and osteogenesis-related gene expression in vitro and reduced ectopic bone formation in vivo. Knockdown of ZBP1 also promoted adipogenesis in MSCs in vitro. Conversely, the overexpression of ZBP1 increased the osteogenesis but suppressed the adipogenesis of MSCs. When the expression of ZBP1 was rescued, the osteogenic capacity of ZBP1-depleted m BMSCs was restored at both the molecular and phenotypic levels.Furthermore, we demonstrated that ZBP1, a newly identified target of Wnt/β-catenin signaling, was required for β-catenin translocation into nuclei. Collectively, our results indicate that ZBP1 is a novel regulator of bone and fat transdifferentiation via Wnt/β-catenin signaling.
基金Supported by the National Science ＆ Technology Pillar Program（082603101c） China Postdoctoral Science Foundation （O92623101H）+2 种基金 Shandong Postdoctoral Foundation（200902040） Open Project Program of Marine Corrosion and Protection Research Center of Institute of Oceanology Chinese Academy of Science（200901005） Doctor Foundation of University of Jinan（XBS0899）
文摘The inhibiting effect of ciprofloxacin,norfloxacin and ofloxacin on the corrosion of mild steel in 1 mol·L-1 HCl and the mechanism were studied at different temperatures using mass loss measurement,electrochemical method,and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS) .Effective inhibition was shown by mass loss,potentiodynamic polarization and impedance spectroscopy measurement.The corrosion rate of the metal in the mass loss measurement,and the corrosion reaction on cathode and anode in the electrochemical measurement were accelerated when temperature was increased.XPS results showed that the inhibitors adsorbed effectively on the metal surface.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFD0100705)the China Agriculture Research System of Watermelon and Melon(CARS-25)the Innovation Engineering Project of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences,and the Central Public-Interest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund(1610102016026,IVF-BRF2018011).
文摘Melatonin has been shown to alleviate the effects of abiotic stress and to regulate plant development.Copper,a common heavy metal and soil pollutant,can suppress plant growth and development.In this work,we explored the protective effects of exogenous melatonin on lateral root formation in response to copper stress using melon seeds subjected to three germination treatments:CK1(control),CK2(300μmol/L CuSO4),and MT3(300μmol/L melatonin+300μmol/L CuSO4).Melatonin pretreatment increased the antioxidant enzyme activities and root vigor,and decreased the proline and malondialdehyde(MDA)contents in the roots of copper-stressed melon seedlings.We then used transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses to explore the mechanisms by which exogenous melatonin protects against copper stress.There were 70 significant differentially expressed genes(DEGs)(28 upregulated,42 downregulated)and 318 significantly differentially expressed metabolites(DEMs)(168 upregulated,150 downregulated)between the MT3 and CK2 treatments.Melatonin pretreatment altered the expression of genes related to redox and cell wall formation processes.In addition,we found that members of the AP2/ERF,BBR/BPC,GRAS,and HD-ZIP transcription factor families may have vital roles in lateral root development.Melatonin also increased the level of Glutathione(GSH),which chelates excess Cu^(2+).The combined transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis revealed DEGs and DEMs involved in jasmonic acid(JA)biosynthesis,including four lipoxygenase-related genes and two metabolites(linoleic acid and lecithin)related to melatonin’s alleviation effect on copper toxicity.This research elucidated the molecular mechanisms of melatonin’s protective effects in copper-stressed melon.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82170947)the Applied Basic Research Project of Science and Technology Department of Sichuan Province(2020YJ0296)the Innovation and Collaborative Project of Science and Technology Department of Sichuan Province(2019YFH0025)。
文摘Glucosyltransferases(Gtfs)play critical roles in the etiology and pathogenesis of Streptococcus mutans(S.mutans)-mediated dental caries including early childhood caries.Gtfs enhance the biofilm formation and promotes colonization of cariogenic bacteria by generating biofilm extracellular polysaccharides(EPSs),the key virulence property in the cariogenic process.Therefore,Gtfs have become an appealing target for effective therapeutic interventions that inhibit cariogenic biofilms.Importantly,targeting Gtfs selectively impairs the S.mutans virulence without affecting S.mutans existence or the existence of other species in the oral cavity.Over the past decade,numerous Gtfs inhibitory molecules have been identified,mainly including natural and synthetic compounds and their derivatives,antibodies,and metal ions.These therapeutic agents exert their inhibitory role in inhibiting the expression gtf genes and the activities and secretion of Gtfs enzymes with a wide range of sensitivity and effectiveness.Understanding molecular mechanisms of inhibiting Gtfs will contribute to instructing drug combination strategies,which is more effective for inhibiting Gtfs than one drug or class of drugs.This review highlights our current understanding of Gtfs activities and their potential utility,and discusses challenges and opportunities for future exploration of Gtfs as a therapeutic target.
基金This research project was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52074138)Basic research project of Yunnan Province(No.202001AS070030)Open Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Mineral Processing(No.BGRIMM-KJSKL-2020-03).
文摘In this study,the role of(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)during the sulfurization of azurite and its response to flotation were investigated.The flotation results showed that adding(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)prior to sulfurization decreased the formation of colloid in flotation pulp,and the floatability of the suppressed azurite caused by excess sodium sulfide was restored.After adding(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)prior to sulfurization,the formation of Cu(NH_(3))_(n) ^(2+)intermediate products changed the path of the sulfurization reaction,which slowed the direct impact of HSon the azurite surface.The nucleation rate was reduced,and the growth of copper sulfide crystal was improved.Covellite(syn,CuS)with larger crystal grains was formed on the azurite surface,thereby enhancing the mechanical stability of copper sulfide products onto the mineral surface.Therefore,the generated copper sulfide colloid significantly reduced,ultimately promoting the effective adsorption of xanthate on the azurite surface.
基金This work was supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81625005 to Z.P.F.)CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(2019-I2M-5-031 to Z.P.F.)+1 种基金the Program for“Hundred-Thousand-Ten Thousand”Talents in Beijing(2018A16 to Z.P.F.)Beijing Key Laboratory of Tooth Regeneration and Function Reconstruction(KFKT2019012 to L.L).
文摘Human dental pulp stem cells(DPSCs)have emerged as an important source of stem cells in the tissue engineering,and hypoxia will change various innate characteristics of DPSCs and then affect dental tissue regeneration.Nevertheless,little is known about the complicated molecular mechanisms.In this study,we aimed to investigate the influence and mechanism of miR-140-3p on DPSCs under hypoxia condition.Hypoxia was induced in DPSCs by Cobalt chloride(CoCl_(2))treatment.The osteo/dentinogenic differentiation capacity of DPSCs was assessed by alkaline phosphatase(ALP)activity,Alizarin Red S staining and main osteo/dentinogenic markers.A luciferase reporter gene assay was performed to verify the downstream target gene of miR-140-3p.This research exhibited that miR-140-3p promoted osteo/dentinogenic differentiation of DPSCs under normoxia environment.Furthermore,miR-140-3p rescued the CoCl_(2)-induced decreased osteo/odontogenic differentiation potentials in DPSCs.Besides,we investigated that miR-140-3p directly targeted lysine methyltransferase 5B(KMT5B).Surprisingly,we found inhibition of KMT5B obviously enhanced osteo/dentinogenic differentiation of DPSCs both under normoxia and hypoxia conditions.In conclusion,our study revealed the role and mechanism of miR-140-3p for regulating osteo/dentinogenic differentiation of DPSCs under hypoxia,and discovered that miR-140-3p and KMT5B might be important targets for DPSC-mediated tooth or bone tissue regeneration.
