Dopamine D1 receptor-mediated inhibition of NADPH oxidase activity in human kidney cells occurs via protein kinase A-protein kinase C cross talk

Dopamine cellular signaling via the D(1) receptor (D(1)R) involves both protein kinase A (PKA) and protein kinase C (PKC), but the PKC isoform involved has not been determined. Therefore, we tested the hypothesis that the D(1)R-mediated inhibition of NADPH oxidase activity involves cross talk between PKA and a specific PKC isoform(s). In HEK-293 cells heterologously expressing human D(1)R (HEK-hD(1)), fenoldopam, a D(1)R agonist, and phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA), a PKC activator, inhibited oxidase activity in a time- and concentration-dependent manner. The D(1)R-mediated inhibition of oxidase activity (68.1±3.6%) was attenuated by two PKA inhibitors, H89 (10μmol/L; 88±8.1%) and Rp-cAMP (10μmol/L; 97.7±6.7%), and two PKC inhibitors, bisindolylmaleimide I (1μmol/L; 94±6%) and staurosporine (10nmol/L; 93±8%), which by themselves had no effect (n=4-8/group). The inhibitory effect of PMA (1μmol/L) on oxidase activity (73±3.2%) was blocked by H89 (100±7.8%; n=5 or 6/group). The PMA-mediated inhibition of NADPH oxidase activity was accompanied by an increase in PKCθ(S676), an effect that was also blocked by H89. Fenoldopam (1μmol/L) also increased PKCθ(S676) in HEK-hD(1) and human renal proximal tubule (RPT) cells. Knockdown of PKCθ with siRNA in RPT cells prevented the inhibitory effect of fenoldopam on NADPH oxidase activity. Our studies demonstrate for the first time that cross talk between PKA and PKCθ plays an important role in the D(1)R-mediated negative regulation of NADPH oxidase activity in human kidney cells.     

Effects of corticosteroid treatment on airway inflammation, mechanics, and hyperpolarized ³He magnetic resonance imaging in an allergic mouse model

The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of corticosteroid therapy on a murine model of allergic asthma using hyperpolarized (3)He magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and respiratory mechanics measurements before, during, and after methacholine (MCh) challenge. Three groups of mice were prepared, consisting of ovalbumin sensitized/ovalbumin challenged (Ova/Ova, n = 5), Ova/Ova challenged but treated with the corticosteroid dexamethasone (Ova/Ova+Dex, n = 3), and ovalbumin-sensitized/saline-challenged (Ova/PBS, n = 4) control animals. All mice underwent baseline 3D (3)He MRI, then received a MCh challenge while 10 2D (3)He MR images were acquired for 2 min, followed by post-MCh 3D (3)He MRI. Identically treated groups underwent respiratory mechanics evaluation (n = 4/group) and inflammatory cell counts (n = 4/group). Ova/Ova animals exhibited predominantly large whole lobar defects at baseline, with significantly higher ventilation defect percentage (VDP = 19 ± 4%) than Ova/PBS (+2 ± 1%, P = 0.01) animals. Such baseline defects were suppressed by dexamethasone (0%, P = 0.009). In the Ova/Ova group, MCh challenge increased VDP on both 2D (+30 ± 8%) and 3D MRI scans (+14 ± 2%). MCh-induced VDP changes were diminished in Ova/Ova+Dex animals on both 2D (+21 ± 9%, P = 0.63) and 3D scans (+7 ± 2%, P = 0.11) and also in Ova/PBS animals on 2D (+6 ± 3%, P = 0.07) and 3D (+4 ± 1%, P = 0.01) scans. Because MCh challenge caused near complete cessation of ventilation in four of five Ova/Ova animals, even as large airways remained patent, this implies that small airway (<188 μm) obstruction predominates in this model. This corresponds with respiratory mechanics observations that MCh challenge significantly increases elastance and tissue damping but only modestly affects Newtonian airway resistance.     

Older type 2 diabetic males do not exhibit abnormal pulmonary oxygen uptake and muscle oxygen utilization dynamics during submaximal cycling exercise

There are reports of abnormal pulmonary oxygen uptake (Vo(2)) and deoxygenated hemoglobin ([HHb]) kinetics in individuals with Type 2 diabetes (T2D) below 50 yr of age with disease durations of <5 yr. We examined the Vo(2) and muscle [HHb] kinetics in 12 older T2D patients with extended disease durations (age: 65 ± 5 years; disease duration 9.3 ± 3.8 years) and 12 healthy age-matched control participants (CON; age: 62 ± 6 years). Maximal oxygen uptake (Vo(2max)) was determined via a ramp incremental cycle test and Vo(2) and [HHb] kinetics were determined during subsequent submaximal step exercise. The Vo(2max) was significantly reduced (P < 0.05) in individuals with T2D compared with CON (1.98 ± 0.43 vs. 2.72 ± 0.40 l/min, respectively) but, surprisingly, Vo(2) kinetics was not different in T2D compared with CON (phase II time constant: 43 ± 17 vs. 41 ± 12 s, respectively). The Δ[HHb]/ΔVo(2) was significantly higher in T2D compared with CON (235 ± 99 vs. 135 ± 33 AU·l(-1)·min(-1); P < 0.05). Despite a lower Vo(2max), Vo(2) kinetics is not different in older T2D compared with healthy age-matched control participants. The elevated Δ[HHb]/ΔVo(2) in T2D individuals possibly indicates a compromised muscle blood flow that mandates a greater O(2) extraction during exercise. Longer disease duration may result in adaptations in the O(2) extraction capabilities of individuals with T2D, thereby mitigating the expected age-related slowing of Vo(2) kinetics.     

利拉鲁肽联合维生素D对高脂诱导非酒精性脂肪肝小鼠的影响及机制

目的: 探讨利拉鲁肽联合维生素D对高脂诱导非酒精性脂肪肝(NAFLD)小鼠的影响及其潜在机制。方法: C57BL/6小鼠随机平均分为对照组、NAFLD模型组、利拉鲁肽组、维生素D组和利拉鲁肽联合维生素D组,每组10只。对照组普通饲料连续喂养12 周; 模型组高脂饲料连续喂养12周; 利拉鲁肽组、维生素D组和联合组均高脂饲料连续喂养12周, 从第9周起上述3组小鼠分别腹腔注射0.6 mg/(kg·d)利拉鲁肽、灌胃250 mg/(kg·d)维生素D和腹腔注射0.6 mg/(kg·d)利拉鲁肽及灌胃250 mg/(kg·d)维生素D。喂养至12周后,收集各组小鼠血液和肝组织进行生化及病理检测;并采用免疫印迹方法检测各组小鼠肝组织AMP活化蛋白激酶(AMPK)磷酸化水平。结果: 与模型组相比,利拉鲁肽或维生素D单独或联合治疗均可改善NAFLD小鼠肝脏脂质积累(甘油三酯: 6.0±0.7 vs 3.8±0.3, 3.9±0.3和2.1±0.2,P均＜0.05;胆固醇:1.4±0.5 vs 0.9±0.2, 0.8±0.2和0.5±0.1,P均＜0.05)和脂肪变性(NAFLD活动评分:2.4±0.3 vs 1.0±0.2, 0.9±0.1和0.6±0.1,P均＜0.05);此外与利拉鲁肽或维生素D组相比,利拉鲁肽联合维生素D治疗效果更明显,而且可能与调节胰岛素抵抗和AMPK磷酸化相关。结论: 结果表明,维生素D可增强利拉鲁肽对高脂诱导NAFLD的治疗效果,其机制可能与调节胰岛素抵抗和AMPK磷酸化有关。     

Evaluation of immunostimulatory and growth promoting effect of seed fractions of Achyranthes aspera in common carp Cyprinus carpio and identification of active constituents

Immunostimulatory and growth promoting properties of Achyranthes aspera seeds were studied with larvae of common carp Cyprinus carpio. Four experimental diets were prepared using raw (D1) and alcohol (D2), petroleum ether (D3) and 50% aqueous alcohol (D4) extracts of A. aspera seeds. Diet without seed served as control (D5). Fish were fed with test/control diet for 30 days and then immunized with 10 μl of c-RBC. Blood samples were collected 7 days after immunization. Survival (93 ± 3%) of fish was significantly (P < 0.05) higher in D1 diet fed group compared to others. Highest specific growth rate was found in fish fed with diet D2. Significantly (P < 0.05) higher levels of serum protein and albumin were found in D1 and D3 compared to others. Highest serum globulin level was found in D1, which was followed by D3, D2, D4 and D5. Hemagglutination titer level was 5-18 folds higher in diet D3 fed fish compared to others. SGOT and SGPT levels were significantly (P < 0.05) higher in control group compared to the treated groups. Myeloperoxidase activity was significantly (P < 0.05) higher in D1 (2.513 ± 0.27 λ 450 nm) and D3 (2.38 ± 0.07 λ 450 nm) diets fed groups compared to others. The best performance of fish was found in raw A. aspera seeds incorporated diet fed group and the active constituents were identified as ecdysterone and two essential fatty acids linolenic acid and oleic acid.     

Acute and long-term effects of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass on glucose metabolism in subjects with Type 2 diabetes and normal glucose tolerance

Our aim was to study the potential mechanisms responsible for the improvement in glucose control in Type 2 diabetes (T2D) within days after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Thirteen obese subjects with T2D and twelve matched subjects with normal glucose tolerance (NGT) were examined during a liquid meal before (Pre), 1 wk, 3 mo, and 1 yr after RYGB. Glucose, insulin, C-peptide, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), glucose-dependent-insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP), and glucagon concentrations were measured. Insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), β-cell glucose sensitivity (β-GS), and disposition index (D(β-GS): β-GS × 1/HOMA-IR) were calculated. Within the first week after RYGB, fasting glucose [T2D Pre: 8.8 ± 2.3, 1 wk: 7.0 ± 1.2 (P < 0.001)], and insulin concentrations decreased significantly in both groups. At 129 min, glucose concentrations decreased in T2D [Pre: 11.4 ± 3, 1 wk: 8.2 ± 2 (P = 0.003)] but not in NGT. HOMA-IR decreased by 50% in both groups. β-GS increased in T2D [Pre: 1.03 ± 0.49, 1 wk: 1.70 ± 1.2, (P = 0.012)] but did not change in NGT. The increase in DI(β-GS) was 3-fold in T2D and 1.5-fold in NGT. After RYGB, glucagon secretion was increased in response to the meal. GIP secretion was unchanged, while GLP-1 secretion increased more than 10-fold in both groups. The changes induced by RYGB were sustained or further enhanced 3 mo and 1 yr after surgery. Improvement in glycemic control in T2D after RYGB occurs within days after surgery and is associated with increased insulin sensitivity and improved β-cell function, the latter of which may be explained by dramatic increases in GLP-1 secretion.     

胃饥饿素对小鼠急性肺损伤的保护作用及其机制研究

目的 探讨胃饥饿素对小鼠急性肺损伤的保护作用和机制.方法 将60只小鼠采用随机数字表法分为6组:对照组、模型组、胃饥饿素低、中、高剂量组和地塞米松组.对照组和模型组腹腔注射0.2 mL生理盐水,胃饥饿素各组分别注射400、200、100 μg/kg溶液,地塞米松组注射2 mg/kg.给药后1h,对照组滴注等体积生理盐水...     

Lyme disease enolpyruvyl-UDP-GlcNAc synthase: fosfomycin-resistant MurA from Borrelia burgdorferi, a fosfomycin-sensitive mutant, and the catalytic role of the active site Asp

MurAs (enolpyruvyl-UDP-GlcNAc synthases) from pathogenic bacteria such as Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme disease) and tuberculosis are fosfomycin resistant because an Asp-for-Cys substitution prevents them from being alkylated by this epoxide antibiotic. Previous attempts to characterize naturally Asp-containing MurAs have resulted in no protein or no activity. We have expressed and characterized His-tagged Lyme disease MurA (Bb_MurA(H6)). The protein was most soluble at high salt concentrations but maximally active around physiological ionic strength. The steady-state kinetic parameters at pH 7 were k(cat) = 1.07 ± 0.03 s(-1), K(M,PEP) = 89 ± 12 μM, and K(M,UDP-GlcNAc) = 45 ± 7 μM. Mutating the active site Asp to Cys, D116C, caused a 21-fold decrease in k(cat) and rendered the enzyme fosfomycin sensitive. The pH profile of k(cat) was bell-shaped and centered around pH 5.3 for Bb_MurA(H6), with pK(a1) = 3.8 ± 0.2 and pK(a2) = 7.4 ± 0.2. There was little change in pK(a1) with the D116C mutant, 3.5 ± 0.3, but pK(a2) shifted to >11. This demonstrated that the pK(a2) of 7.4 was due to D116, almost 3 pH units above an unperturbed carboxylate, and that it must be protonated for activity. This supports D116's proposed role as a general acid/base catalyst. As fosfomycin does not react with simple thiols, nor most protein thiols, the reactivity of D116C with fosfomycin, combined with the strongly perturbed pK(a2) for D116, strongly implies an unusual active site environment and a chemical role in catalysis for Asp/Cys. There is also good evidence for C115 having a role in product release. Both roles may be operative for both Asp- and Cys-containing MurAs.     

温度和培养体积对大型溞种群动态和两性生殖影响的研究

研究了5个培养体积(50、100、200、400、1000 mL)和2个温度(20℃、25℃)下大型溞(Daphnia magna Straus)种群动态和两性生殖的变化,结果表明:(1)在相同培养体积下,随温度升高,大型溞首次抱卵时间缩短、首次产幼涵时间提前.在相同温度下,大型涵首次抱卵体长随培养体积的增大而增大.20℃和25℃下,1000 mL组大型溞首次抱卵体长分别是(2.54±0.02)mm和(2.71±0.01)mm.(2)在一定时间内,大型溞种群数量快速增加.但在较小培养体积下大型溞种群增长明显受到抑制.20℃和25℃下1000 mL培养体积组最大种群数量是2152 ind./1000 mL和3085 ind./1000 mL,分别约为50 mL组的4倍和13倍.培养体积与大型溞最大种群数量间存在显著相关性(P<0.01,n=15).(3)所有种群实验组均产生雄体,且雄体数量随种群数量的增加而相应增加.20℃下1000 mL组产生的雄体数量明显高于其他培养体积组,最大比例可达36%,且第一次产幼溞即出现雄性.雄体数量与大型溞最大种群数量之间呈显著的相关性(20℃:P<0.01,n=15;25℃:P<0.05,n=15).(4)20℃和25℃下,1000 mL组大型涵累计产生卵鞍分别为814和359个,且均由母溞后代形成.而其他体积组仅产生少量卵鞍或不产卵鞍,且所产卵鞍均由培养时的母溞形成.20℃和25℃下1000 mL组所产卵鞍的空卵鞍率分别达61.18%和99.16%.实验期间,20℃、1000 mL组所产生的卵鞍中,含休眠卵的比例均在20%以上.     

Paraoxonase 2 decreases renal reactive oxygen species production, lowers blood pressure, and mediates dopamine D2 receptor-induced inhibition of NADPH oxidase

The dopamine D(2) receptor (D(2)R) regulates renal reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, and impaired D(2)R function results in ROS-dependent hypertension. Paraoxonase 2 (PON2), which belongs to the paraoxonase gene family, is expressed in various tissues, acting to protect against cellular oxidative stress. We hypothesized that PON2 may be involved in preventing excessive renal ROS production and thus may contribute to maintenance of normal blood pressure. Moreover, D(2)R may decrease ROS production, in part, through regulation of PON2. D(2)R colocalized with PON2 in the brush border of mouse renal proximal tubules. Renal PON2 protein was decreased (-33±6%) in D(2)(-/-) relative to D(2)(+/+) mice. Renal subcapsular infusion of PON2 siRNA decreased PON2 protein expression (-55%), increased renal oxidative stress (2.2-fold), associated with increased renal NADPH oxidase expression (Nox1, 1.9-fold; Nox2, 2.9-fold; and Nox4, 1.6-fold) and activity (1.9-fold), and elevated arterial blood pressure (systolic, 134±5 vs 93±6mmHg; diastolic, 97±4 vs 65±7mmHg; mean 113±4 vs 75±7mmHg). To determine the relevance of the PON2 and D(2)R interaction in humans, we studied human renal proximal tubule cells. Both D(2)R and PON2 were found in nonlipid and lipid rafts and physically interacted with each other. Treatment of these cells with the D(2)R/D(3)R agonist quinpirole (1μM, 24h) decreased ROS production (-35±6%), associated with decreased NADPH oxidase activity (-32±3%) and expression of Nox2 (-41±7%) and Nox4 (-47±8%) protein, and increased expression of PON2 mRNA (2.1-fold) and protein (1.6-fold) at 24h. Silencing PON2 (siRNA, 10nM, 48h) not only partially prevented the quinpirole-induced decrease in ROS production by 36%, but also increased basal ROS production (1.3-fold), which was associated with an increase in NADPH oxidase activity (1.4-fold) and expression of Nox2 (2.1-fold) and Nox4 (1.8-fold) protein. Inhibition of NADPH oxidase with diphenylene iodonium (10μM/30 min) inhibited the increase in ROS production caused by PON2 silencing. Our results suggest that renal PON2 is involved in the inhibition of renal NADPH oxidase activity and ROS production and contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure. PON2 is positively regulated by D(2)R and may, in part, mediate the inhibitory effect of renal D(2)R on NADPH oxidase activity and ROS production.     

Milk composition in free-ranging polar bears (Ursus maritimus) as a model for captive rearing milk formula

The goals of this study were to have an improved understanding of milk composition and to help create a suitable milk formula for cubs raised in captivity. Milk samples were evaluated for fat, fatty acids, carbohydrate, vitamin D(3), 25(OH)D(3), vitamin A (retinol), vitamin E (α-tocopherol), protein, and amino acids. Total lipids in milk did not differ for cubs (mean ± SEM = 26.60 ± 1.88 g/100 ml vs. yearlings 27.80 ± 2.20 g/100 ml). Milk lipids were of 23.6% saturated fatty acid for cubs and 22.4% for yearlings. Milk consumed by cubs and yearlings contained 43.8 and 42.0% mono-unsaturated fatty acids and 23.4 and 21.9% polyunsaturated fatty acids, respectively. Carbohydrate content was higher in milk for cubs (4.60 ± 0.64 g/100 ml) than for yearlings (2.60 ± 0.40 g/100 ml). Vitamin D(3) concentration of milk was 18.40 ± 5.00 ng/ml in early lactation compared with 7.60 ± 2.00 ng/ml for mid-lactation. 25(OH)D(3) was lower in milk consumed by cubs (162.00 ± 6.70 pg/ml) than in milk consumed by yearlings (205.00 ± 45.70 pg/ml). Vitamin A concentrations were 0.06 ± 0.01 and 0.03 ± 0.01 μg/ml for cubs and yearlings, respectively. Vitamin E was higher in milk consumed by cubs (20.16 ± 4.46 μg/ml) than by yearlings (7.30 ± 1.50 μg/ml). Protein content did not differ in milk available to cubs (11.40 ± 0.80 g/100 ml compared with milk for yearlings 11.80 ± 0.40 g/100 ml). Taurine was the most abundant free amino acid at 3,165.90 ± 192.90 nmol/ml (0.04% as fed basis).     

Comparison of muscle activation levels during arm abduction in the plane of the scapula vs. proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation upper extremity patterns

This study quantified activation of 8 muscles of the shoulder, trunk, and back during standing performance of (a) arm abduction in the plane of the scapula (scaption), (b) proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) diagonal 1 flexion (D1F), and (c) PNF diagonal 2 flexion (D2F) while lifting a dumbbell with the dominant hand. Twelve men (26.1 ± 4.4 years) and 13 women (24.5 ± 1.9 years) volunteered to participate. Electromyographic signals were collected with DE-3.1 double-differential surface electrodes at a sampling frequency of 1,000 Hz. Electromyographic signals were normalized to peak activity in the maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) trial and expressed as a percentage. One-way repeated-measures analysis of variance with Bonferroni corrections (α = 0.05) examined muscle activation patterns across the 3 conditions. For the middle trapezius, average activation was greater (p < 0.001) for D2F (70.5 ± 23.4% MVIC) than D1F (46.4 ± 19.6% MVIC). Lower trapezius average activation was greater (p < 0.001) for D2F (55.3 ± 23.8% MVIC) than D1F (40.1 ± 16% MVIC). The anterior deltoid showed greater activation (p = 0.009) for scaption (92.4 ± 26% MVIC) than D1F (74.4 ± 21.4% MVIC). The erector spinae showed greater activation for D2F (34.2 ± 12% MVIC; p < 0.001) and D1F (41.7 ± 21.4% MVIC; p < 0.001) than scaption (14.5 ± 12.3% MVIC). During D2F and scaption, all 6 muscles of the shoulder complex demonstrated very high activation levels (>60% MVIC) with the exception of the lower trapezius (55% MVIC). In contrast, erector spinae and external oblique muscles exhibited moderate activation (21-40% MVIC) during arm elevation. The 6 muscles of the shoulder complex displayed high to very high muscle activation at a level appropriate for strength training during all 3 exercise conditions.     

种群密度和培养体积对发头裸腹溞生长和繁殖的影响

研究了不同培养密度(D1=100 ind·L-1,D2=150 ind·L-1,D3 =300 ind·L-1)和培养体积(V1 =50 mL,V2=100 mL,V3 =400 mL)对发头裸腹溞生长和生殖的影响.结果表明:在相同培养密度下,发头裸腹溞首次怀卵体长、雌体第一窝幼溞数和后代总数均随着培养体积的增大而减少,而雌体所产后代的性比(雄体∶雌体)随着培养体积的增大而增大.在相同培养体积下,雌体产出后代总数随着培养密度的增加而减少.雌体最大首次怀卵体长(0.95±0.10 mm)和最大后代总数(171.3±19.8 ind)均出现在D1V1组合,最大性比(0.54±0.05)出现在D3V2组合.培养密度和培养体积及其协同作用对发头裸腹溞雌体后代总数、后代性比均具有显著影响(P＜0.001).     

甘草提取物通过调控miR-212-5p/BCL2L2 基因抑制甲状腺肿瘤细胞的增殖、迁移和侵袭

目的探讨甘草提取物GL-1对甲状腺肿瘤细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭的影响及其分子机制。方法以10、20、30 μg/mL GL-1处理甲状腺肿瘤细胞CAL-62,或在CAL-62细胞中转染miR-212-5p mimics、anti-miR-212-5p、si-BCL2L2、pcDNA-BCL2L2。其中转染pcDNA-BCL2L2细胞并以30 μg/mL GL-1处理。噻唑蓝比色法 (MTT)检测CAL-62细胞增殖,Transwell小室法检测CAL-62细胞迁移和侵袭,实时定量PCR (qPCR)检测CAL-62细胞中miR-212-5p表达,Western blot检测相关蛋白Bcl-2样蛋白2 (BCL2L2)、细胞周期蛋白D1 (Cyclin D1)和基质金属蛋白酶-2 (MMP-2)表达。生物学信息预测miR-212-5p的下游靶基因,双荧光素酶基因报告实验进一步验证。数据采用单因素方差分析、Tukey’s事后检验和t检验。结果与对照组相比,10、20、30 μg/mL浓度GL-1降低CAL-62细胞24、48、72 h的细胞活性 (P < 0.05),并呈剂量、时间依赖性。与对照组相比,10、20、30 μg/mL浓度GL-1干预后,CAL-62细胞侵袭数[(143.56±14.22)个、(100.32±10.23)个、(68.23±6.49)个比(189.65±15.23)个]、迁移数[(198.56±14.35)个、(141.35±12.58)个、(89.56±8.95)个比 (295.36±17.56)个]和BCL2L2蛋白表达量 (0.76±0.08、0.51±0.06、0.24±0.02比1.00±0.12)均降低 (P 均< 0.05),而miR-212-5p水平 (1.61±0.11、1.99±0.13、2.28±0.15比1.00±0.07)升高(P < 0.05),并呈剂量依赖性。过表达miR-212-5p和沉默BCL2L2表达在24、48、72 h时CAL-62细胞活性、细胞迁移数、侵袭数和Cyclin D1、MMP-2蛋白表达量降低 (P < 0.05)。生物学信息预测和双荧光素酶基因报告实验证实BCL2L2是miR-212-5p的靶基因。过表达miR-212-5p抑制BCL2L2蛋白水平,沉默miR-212-5p促进BCL2L2蛋白表达 (P < 0.05)。过表达BCL2L2可逆转GL-1对CAL-62细胞增殖、迁移、侵袭及Cyclin D1、MMP-2蛋白表达的抑制作用。结论 GL-1通过miR-212-5p/BCL2L2抑制甲状腺肿瘤细胞的增殖、迁移和侵袭。     

Mechanistic evaluation of MelA α-galactosidase from Citrobacter freundii: a family 4 glycosyl hydrolase in which oxidation is rate-limiting

The MelA gene from Citrobacter freundii, which encodes a glycosyl hydrolase family 4 (GH4) α-galactosidase, has been cloned and expressed in Escherichia coli. The recombinant enzyme catalyzes the hydrolysis of phenyl α-galactosides via a redox elimination-addition mechanism involving oxidation of the hydroxyl group at C-3 and elimination of phenol across the C-1-C-2 bond to give an enzyme-bound glycal intermediate. For optimal activity, the MelA enzyme requires two cofactors, NAD(+) and Mn(2+), and the addition of a reducing agent, such as mercaptoethanol. To delineate the mechanism of action for this GH4 enzyme, we measured leaving group effects, and the derived β(lg) values on V and V/K are indistinguishable from zero (-0.01 ± 0.02 and 0.02 ± 0.04, respectively). Deuterium kinetic isotope effects (KIEs) were measured for the weakly activated substrate phenyl α-D-galactopyranoside in which isotopic substitution was incorporated at C-1, C-2, or C-3. KIEs of 1.06 ± 0.07, 0.91 ± 0.04, and 1.02 ± 0.06 were measured on V for the 1-(2)H, 2-(2)H, and 3-(2)H isotopic substrates, respectively. The corresponding values on V/K were 1.13 ± 0.07, 1.74 ± 0.06, and 1.74 ± 0.05, respectively. To determine if the KIEs report on a single step or on a virtual transition state, we measured KIEs using doubly deuterated substrates. The measured (D)V/K KIEs for MelA-catalyzed hydrolysis of phenyl α-D-galactopyranoside on the dideuterated substrates, (D)V/K((3-D)/(2-D,3-D)) and (D)V/K((2-D)/(2-D,3-D)), are 1.71 ± 0.12 and 1.71 ± 0.13, respectively. In addition, the corresponding values on V, (D)V((3-D)/(2-D,3-D)) and (D)V((2-D)/(2-D,3-D)), are 0.91 ± 0.06 and 1.01 ± 0.06, respectively. These observations are consistent with oxidation at C-3, which occurs via the transfer of a hydride to the on-board NAD(+), being concerted with proton removal at C-2 and the fact that this step is the first irreversible step for the MelA α-galactosidase-catalyzed reactions of aryl substrates. In addition, the rate-limiting step for V(max) must come after this irreversible step in the reaction mechanism.     

LncRNA ZNF667-AS1靶向miR-31-5p对食管癌细胞增殖、迁移和凋亡的机制研究

目的 探究长链非编码RNA(lncRNA)ZNF667-AS1通过靶向miR-31-5p对食管癌细胞增殖和迁移的影响及潜在的机制.方法 采用实时荧光定量PCR(qPCR)技术检测ZNF667-AS1在食管癌细胞Eca109、EC1、TE1和正常食管上皮细胞Het-1A的表达水平,并选择表达差异最大的细胞株进行后续实验....     

脱甲河氢氧同位素组分时空分布特征及其影响因素

河水氢氧稳定同位素特征是研究水体转化和示踪水循环过程的重要内容.为研究河水氢氧稳定同位素特征,揭示河水补给来源,于2017年4—8月对亚热带农业小流域脱甲河4级河段(S_1、S_2、S_3和S_4)水体氢(D)、氧(¹⁸O)稳定同位素进行了监测,分析其时空动态特征和过量氘(d-excess)的变化规律,并探讨了它们与降水、高程和水质等影响因子的相关关系.结果表明:δD、δ¹⁸O和d-excess的变化范围分别在-43.17‰^-26.43‰(-35.50‰±5.44‰)、-7.94‰^-5.70‰(-6.86‰±0.74‰)和16.77‰~23.49‰(19.39‰±1.95‰).受季风环流的影响,δD和δ¹⁸O具有明显的季节变化特征,即春季(δD和δ¹⁸O为-29.88‰±3.31‰和-6.18‰±0.57‰)>夏季(δD和δ¹⁸O为-39.25‰±2.65‰和-7.32‰±0.42‰);空间上,δD和δ¹⁸O表现出明显的沿程变化,随着采样点的位置到河流源头的距离波动增加,δD为S_118O为S_118O与水温呈显著负相关(δD:r=-0.92;δ¹⁸O:r=-0.88);δ¹⁸O与海拔呈显著负相关(r=-0.96);在空间上,δ¹⁸O与水温呈显著正相关(r=0.98);δD和δ¹⁸O与降水量呈不显著负相关.     

Compound deletion of Fgfr3 and Fgfr4 partially rescues the Hyp mouse phenotype

Uncertainty exists regarding the physiologically relevant fibroblast growth factor (FGF) receptor (FGFR) for FGF23 in the kidney and the precise tubular segments that are targeted by FGF23. Current data suggest that FGF23 targets the FGFR1c-Klotho complex to coordinately regulate phosphate transport and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D [1,25(OH)(2)D] production in the proximal tubule. In studies using the Hyp mouse model, which displays FGF23-mediated hypophosphatemia and aberrant vitamin D, deletion of Fgfr3 or Fgfr4 alone failed to correct the Hyp phenotype. To determine whether FGFR1 is sufficient to mediate the renal effects of FGF23, we deleted Fgfr3 and Fgfr4 in Hyp mice, leaving intact the FGFR1 pathway by transferring compound Fgfr3/Fgfr4-null mice on the Hyp background to create wild-type (WT), Hyp, Fgfr3(-/-)/Fgfr4(-/-), and Hyp/Fgfr3(-/-)/Fgfr4(-/-) mice. We found that deletion of Fgfr3 and Fgfr4 in Fgfr3(-/-)/Fgfr4(-/-) and Hyp/Fgfr3(-/-)/Fgfr4(-/-) mice induced an increase in 1,25(OH)(2)D. In Hyp/Fgfr3(-/-)/Fgfr4(-/-) mice, it partially corrected the hypophosphatemia (P(i) = 9.4 ± 0.9, 6.1 ± 0.2, 9.1 ± 0.4, and 8.0 ± 0.5 mg/dl in WT, Hyp, Fgfr3(-/-)/Fgfr4(-/-), and Hyp/Fgfr3(-/-)/Fgfr4(-/-) mice, respectively), increased Na-phosphate cotransporter Napi2a and Napi2c and Klotho mRNA expression in the kidney, and markedly increased serum FGF23 levels (107 ± 20, 3,680 ± 284, 167 ± 22, and 18,492 ± 1,547 pg/ml in WT, Hyp, Fgfr3(-/-)/Fgfr4(-/-), and Hyp/Fgfr3(-/-)/Fgfr4(-/-) mice, respectively), consistent with a compensatory response to the induction of end-organ resistance. Fgfr1 expression was unchanged in Hyp/Fgfr3(-/-)/Fgfr4(-/-) mice and was not sufficient to transduce the full effects of FGF23 in Hyp/Fgfr3(-/-)/Fgfr4(-/-) mice. These studies suggest that FGFR1, FGFR3, and FGFR4 act in concert to mediate FGF23 effects on the kidney and that loss of FGFR function leads to feedback stimulation of Fgf23 expression in bone.     

Inhibition of renal caveolin-1 reduces natriuresis and produces hypertension in sodium-loaded rats

Renal dopamine receptor function and ion transport inhibition are impaired in essential hypertension. We recently reported that caveolin-1 (CAV1) and lipid rafts are necessary for normal D(1)-like receptor-dependent internalization of Na-K-ATPase in human proximal tubule cells. We now hypothesize that CAV1 is necessary for the regulation of urine sodium (Na(+)) excretion (U(Na)V) and mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) in vivo. Acute renal interstitial (RI) infusion into Sprague-Dawley rats of 1 μg·kg?1·min?1 fenoldopam (FEN; D(1)-like receptor agonist) caused a 0.46 ± 0.15-μmol/min increase in U(Na)V (over baseline of 0.29 ± 0.04 μmol/min; P < 0.01). This increase was seen in Na(+)-loaded rats, but not in those under a normal-sodium load. Coinfusion with β-methyl cyclodextrin (βMCD; lipid raft disrupter, 200 μg·kg?1·min?1) completely blocked this FEN-induced natriuresis (P < 0.001). Long-term (3 day) lipid raft disruption via continuous RI infusion of 80 μg·kg?1·min?1 βMCD decreased renal cortical CAV1 expression (47.3 ± 6.4%; P < 0.01) and increased MAP (32.4 ± 6.6 mmHg; P < 0.001) compared with vehicle-infused animals. To determine whether the MAP rise was due to a CAV1-dependent lipid raft-mediated disruption, Na(+)-loaded rats were given a bolus RI infusion of CAV1 siRNA. Two days postinfusion, cortical CAV1 expression was decreased by 73.6 ± 8.2% (P < 0.001) and the animals showed an increase in MAP by 17.4 ± 2.9 mmHg (P < 0.01) compared with animals receiving scrambled control siRNA. In summary, acute kidney-specific lipid raft disruption decreases CAV1 expression and blocks D(1)-like receptor-induced natriuresis. Furthermore, chronic disruption of lipid rafts or CAV1 protein expression in the kidney induces hypertension.