Development and characterization of 14 novel microsatellite markers for an invasive goby (Tridentiger bifasciatus) in water transfer system

Genetic patterns observed among populations by neutral molecular markers is a major method used to reconstruct the invasion history of invasive species. The Shimofuri goby (Tridentiger bifasciatus) has invaded several lakes along the East Route of the South-to-North Water Transfer Project, China (ENST). However, neutral molecular markers for this goby are not currently available. In this study, fourteen novel polymorphic microsatellite loci were developed through next generation sequencing technology. These markers were also tested in an invasive population (Nansi Lake, a storage lake of ENST) consisting of 54 individuals. The average number of alleles per locus was 7.6 and ranged from 4 to 13. The average H_o was 0.587 and ranged from 0.404 to 0.852, and the average H_e was 0.733 and ranged from 0.564 to 0.851. The average PIC per locus was 0.689 and ranged from 0.521 to 0.824. Four markers (TB4, TB65, TB66 and TB26) were found to deviate from HWE after correction following the False Discovery Rate method. Null alleles were found in four loci (TB11, TB65, TB66 and TB26). These highly polymorphic microsatellite markers are useful for further study to reconstruct invasion history of Shimofuri goby.     

Alleviative effects of nitric oxide on Vigna radiata seedlings under acidic rain stress

Molecular Biology Reports - Although nitric oxide (NO) is a key regulatory molecule in plants, its function in plants under conditions of simulated acid rain (SAR) has not been fully established...     

弯曲菌基因组学的研究进展

弯曲菌是世界范围内引起细菌性胃肠炎疾病的重要人兽共患病原菌,对公众健康造成严重威胁,其流行、传播、扩散的复杂性与基因组的高变异有关。全基因组测序(WGS)是一种基于基因水平的快速简便工具,可快速准确地进行物种鉴定、分析不同个体基因组间的差异、预测细菌耐药和毒力基因以及预测种群演化模型等。本文旨在对近年来全基因组测序在弯曲菌基因组学中的应用展开综述,以期为弯曲菌的流行和防控提供依据。     

硒与内生真菌对中华羊茅生长和代谢产物的影响

[目的] 探讨亚硒酸钠和内生真菌对中华羊茅生长和代谢产物的影响。[方法] 采用气相色谱-质谱联用仪检测中华羊茅两个地理种群带菌（E+）和不带菌（E-）植株地上部分和根系的非靶标代谢产物,利用单因素方差分析（LSD）显著性统计挖掘处理间的差异性代谢产物。[结果] 从地理种群海北（HB）和玉树（YS）植株中分别鉴定出206种和205种化合物,地上部分和根系中代谢产物存在较大的差异性,根据显著性统计检验P<0.001分别从地理种群HB地上部分、HB根系、地理种群YS地上部分、YS根系筛选出差异性代谢物27种、42种、40种、33种,这些差异性代谢物主要是一些含氮化合物、碳水化合物和有机酸。HB地上部分与HB根系共同差异性代谢物9种,YS地上部分与YS根系共同差异性代谢物8种,HB地上部分与YS地上部分共同差异性代谢物5种,HB根系与YS根系共同差异性代谢物14种。地理种群HB内生真菌极显著增加植物地上部分和根系中tyrose含量（P<0.001）,加硒促进E+和E-地上部分和根系α-ketoisocaproic acid含量极显著上升（P<0.001）,加硒和内生真菌极显著积累地上部分和根系aspartic acid含量（P<0.001）。加硒极显著提高地理种群YS E+和E-地上部分和根系α-ketoisocaproic acid和acetol含量（P<0.001）。[结论] 中华羊茅两个地理种群地上部分和根系非极性代谢物存在较大的差异性,亚硒酸钠和/或内生真菌能提高一些代谢产物的含量。     

Comparative Metabolomics Analysis between Red- and White-Flowered Common Buckwheat Cultivars

Common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum), a specialty crop in southwest China, is not only used as a supplement to primary grain crops but also to produce beverages, such as tea and wine. To fully exploit the products made from common buckwheat flower, ultra-performance liquid chromatography–electrospray ionization– tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC–ESI–MS/MS) was conducted to analyze the metabolites in red- (‘Guihong 2’) and white-flowered (‘Fengtian 1’) buckwheat cultivars. A total of 784 metabolites were identified of which flavonoids were the largest group with 191 components, followed by organic acids and derivatives (126), and amino acids and derivatives (95). Besides, dozens of phenylpropanoids, nucleotides and derivates, lipids, alkaloids as well as several kinds of indole derivatives and sterides were detected. Among these rich varieties of metabolites, 24 metabolites were only detected in the red flower that mainly included 8 anthocyanins and 6 flavones, while 22 metabolites were only detected in the white flower, which mainly contained 5 lipids, 5 flavonoids, and 5 organic acids and derivatives. Our results enrich the metabolites’ information of buckwheat and may be helpful for the exploitation of products from common buckwheat flowers.     

Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from aqueous extract of Scutellaria barbata and coating on the cotton fabric for antimicrobial applications and wound healing activity in fibroblast cells (L929)

Scutellaria barbata is a perennial herb which was vastly prescribed in Chinese medicine to treat inflammations, infections and it is also used a detoxifying agent. We synthesized silver nanoparticles with Scutellaria barbata extract and characterized the nanoparticles with UV–Vis spectroscopic analysis, TEM, AFM, FTIR and XRD. The biofilm inhibiting property of synthesized silver nanoparticles were examined with XTT reduction assay and the antimicrobial property was examined with well diffusion method. The silver nanoparticles were also coated with cotton fabrics and their efficacy against antimicrobials was analyzed to prove its application. The cytotoxic property of synthesized silver nanoparticles was examined with L929 fibroblast cells using MTT assay. Finally we analyzed the wound healing property of synthesized silver nanoparticles with wound scratch assay. The result of our UV–Vis spectroscopic analysis confirms Scutellaria barbata aqueous extract reduced silver ions and synthesized silver nanoparticles. The characterization studies TEM, AFM, FTIR and XRD confirms the synthesized silver nanoparticles are in ideal shape and size to be utilized as a drug. The XTT reduction assay proves silver nanoparticles effectively inhibits the biofilm formation in both resistant and sensitive strains. Antimicrobial sensitivity tests confirms synthesized silver nanoparticles and cotton coated synthesized silver nanoparticles both are effective against gram positive, gram negative and fungal species. Further the results of MTT assay confirms the synthesized silver nanoparticles are non toxic and finally the wound healing potency of the nanoparticles was confirmed with wound scratch assay. Over all our results authentically confirms the silver nanoparticles synthesized with Scutellaria barbata aqueous extract is potent wound healing drug.     

A large‐scale genomic association analysis identifies the candidate causal genes conferring stripe rust resistance under multiple field environments

The incorporation of resistance genes into wheat commercial varieties is the ideal strategy to combat stripe or yellow rust (YR). In a search for novel resistance genes, we performed a large‐scale genomic association analysis with high‐density 660K single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) arrays to determine the genetic components of YR resistance in 411 spring wheat lines. Following quality control, 371 972 SNPs were screened, covering over 50% of the high‐confidence annotated gene space. Nineteen stable genomic regions harbouring 292 significant SNPs were associated with adult‐plant YR resistance across nine environments. Of these, 14 SNPs were localized in the proximity of known loci widely used in breeding. Obvious candidate SNP variants were identified in certain confidence intervals, such as the cloned gene Yr18 and the major locus on chromosome 2BL, despite a large extent of linkage disequilibrium. The number of causal SNP variants was refined using an independent validation panel and consideration of the estimated functional importance of each nucleotide polymorphism. Interestingly, four natural polymorphisms causing amino acid changes in the gene TraesCS2B01G513100 that encodes a serine/threonine protein kinase (STPK) were significantly involved in YR responses. Gene expression and mutation analysis confirmed that STPK played an important role in YR resistance. PCR markers were developed to identify the favourable TraesCS2B01G513100 haplotype for marker‐assisted breeding. These results demonstrate that high‐resolution SNP‐based GWAS enables the rapid identification of putative resistance genes and can be used to improve the efficiency of marker‐assisted selection in wheat disease resistance breeding.     

Advances on liver cell-derived exosomes in liver diseases

Exosomes are extracellular vesicles with diameters ranging from 30 to 150 nm, which contain several donor cell-associated proteins as well as mRNA, miRNA, and lipids and coordinate multiple physiological and pathological functions through horizontal communication between cells. Almost all types of liver cells, such as hepatocytes and Kupffer cells, are exosome-releasing and/or exosome-targeted cells. Exosomes secreted by liver cells play an important role in regulating general physiological functions and also participate in the onset and development of liver diseases, including liver cancer, liver injury, liver fibrosis and viral hepatitis. Liver cell-derived exosomes carry liver cell-specific proteins and miRNAs, which can be used as diagnostic biomarkers and treatment targets of liver disease. This review discusses the functions of exosomes derived from different liver cells and provides novel insights based on the latest developments regarding the roles of exosomes in the diagnosis and treatment of liver diseases.     

Sertoli cell-derived exosomal MicroRNA-486-5p regulates differentiation of spermatogonial stem cell through PTEN in mice

Self-renewal and differentiation of spermatogonial stem cell (SSC) are critical for male fertility and reproduction, both of which are highly regulated by testicular microenvironment. Exosomal miRNAs have emerged as new components in intercellular communication. However, their roles in the differentiation of SSC remain unclear. Here, we observed miR-486-5p enriched in Sertoli cell and Sertoli cell-derived exosomes. The exosomes mediate the transfer of miR-486-5p from Sertoli cells to SSCs. Exosomes release miR-486-5p, thus up-regulate expression of Stra8 (stimulated by retinoic acid 8) and promote differentiation of SSC. And PTEN was identified as a target of miR-486-5p. Overexpression of miR-486-5p in SSCs down-regulates PTEN expression, which up-regulates the expression of STRA8 and SYCP3, promotes SSCs differentiation. In addition, blocking the exosome-mediated transfer of miR-486-5p inhibits differentiation of SSC. Our findings demonstrate that miR-486-5p acts as a communication molecule between Sertoli cells and SSCs in modulating differentiation of SSCs. This provides a new insight on molecular mechanisms that regulates SSC differentiation and a basis for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of male infertility.     

苦荞NAC转录因子FtNAC17的鉴定及表达分析

植物特有的NAC转录因子参与植物生长发育和逆境响应。研究苦荞中NAC转录因子在非生物胁迫中的应答,为阐明基因功能提供理论依据。以苦荞为试验材料,克隆一个NAC家族基因,对其进行生物信息学分析。通过荧光定量PCR技术检测该基因在干旱、低温、盐、茉莉酸甲酯、脱落酸和赤霉素胁迫时的响应情况。该基因编码272个氨基酸,将其命名为FtNAC17,GenBank登录号为MT641452。基因结构分析表明,FtNAC17由2个外显子和1个内含子组成。氨基酸序列多重比对和进化关系分析表明,FtNAC17蛋白与拟南芥ANAC002亲缘关系最近,属于NAC转录因子家族中同一亚组。FtNAC17对干旱、低温、盐等非生物胁迫均有不同程度的响应。