Objective:Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)is a common endocrine disorder that affects women’s health.This study aims to investigate gene and transcription factor(TF)expression differences between PCOS patients and hea...Objective:Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)is a common endocrine disorder that affects women’s health.This study aims to investigate gene and transcription factor(TF)expression differences between PCOS patients and healthy individuals using bioinformatics approaches,and to verify the function of key transcription factors,with the goal of providing new insights into the pathogenesis of PCOS.Methods:Differentially expressed genes(DEGs)and differentially expressed transcription factors(DETFs)between PCOS patients and controls were identified from the RNA sequencing dataset GSE168404 using bioinformatics methods.Functional enrichment analysis was performed using Gene Ontology(GO)and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)databases.The expression and function of core transcription factors were further validated in ovarian tissues of PCOS model mice and control mice using Western blotting and reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction(RTqPCR).Results:A total of 332 DEGs were identified between PCOS patients and controls,including 259 upregulated and 73 downregulated genes in the PCOS group.19 DETFs were further screened,of which 16 were upregulated and 3 were downregulated in PCOS.The upregulated DETFs(including TFCP2L1,DACH1,ESR2,AFF3,SMAD9,ZNF331,HOPX,ATOH8,HIF3α,DPF3,HOXC4,HES1,ID1,JDP2,SOX4,and ID3)were primarily associated with lipid metabolism,development,and cell adhesion.Protein and mRNA expression analysis in PCOS model mice revealed significantly decreased levels of hypoxia-inducible factor(HIF)1αand HIF2α,and significantly increased expression of HIF3αcompared to control mice(all P<0.001).Conclusion:Significant differences in gene and TF expression exist between PCOS patients and healthy individuals.HIF-3αmay play a crucial role in PCOS and could serve as a novel biomarker for diagnosis and a potential therapeutic target.展开更多
Climate deterioration,water shortages,and abiotic stress are the main threats worldwide that seriously affect cotton growth,yield,and fiber quality.Therefore,research on improving cotton yield and tolerance to biotic ...Climate deterioration,water shortages,and abiotic stress are the main threats worldwide that seriously affect cotton growth,yield,and fiber quality.Therefore,research on improving cotton yield and tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses is of great importance.The NAC proteins are crucial and plant-specific transcription factors(TFs)that are involved in cotton growth,development,and stress responses.The comprehensive utilization of cotton NAC TFs in the improvement of cotton varieties through novel biotechnological methods is feasible.Based on cotton genomic data,genome-wide identification and analyses have revealed potential functions of cotton NAC genes.Here,we comprehensively summarize the recent progress in understanding cotton NAC TFs roles in regulating responses to drought,salt,and Verticillium wilt-related stresses,as well as leaf senescence and the development of fibers,xylem,and glands.The detailed regulatory network of NAC proteins in cotton is also elucidated.Cotton NAC TFs directly bind to the promoters of genes associated with ABA biosynthesis and secondary cell-wall formation,participate in several biological processes by interacting with related proteins,and regulate the expression of downstream genes.Studies have shown that the overexpression of NAC TF genes in cotton and other model plants improve their drought or salt tolerance.This review elucidates the latest findings on the functions and regulation of cotton NAC proteins,broadens our understanding of cotton NAC TFs,and lays a fundamental foundation for further molecular breeding research in cotton.展开更多
Drought is one of the most important environmental constraints limiting plant growth, development and crop yield. Many drought-inducible genes have been identified by molecular and genomic analyses in Arabidopsis, ric...Drought is one of the most important environmental constraints limiting plant growth, development and crop yield. Many drought-inducible genes have been identified by molecular and genomic analyses in Arabidopsis, rice and other crops. To better understand reaction mechanism of plant to drought tolerance, we mainly focused on introducing the research of transcription factors （TFs） in signal transduction and regulatory network of gene expression conferring drought. A TF could bind multiple target genes to increase one or more kinds of stress tolerance. Sometimes, several TFs might act together with a target gene. So drought-tolerance genes or TFs might respond to high-salinity, cold or other stresses. The crosstalk of multiple stresses signal pathways is a crucial aspect of understanding stress signaling.展开更多
目的:探讨CD38对巨噬细胞溶酶体再生及胆固醇外流的影响。方法:以低密度脂蛋白(LDL)受体敲除(LDLr^(-/-))小鼠的骨髓源性巨噬细胞为细胞模型。采用活细胞成像系统观察烟酸腺嘌呤二核苷酸磷酸(NAADP)对巨噬细胞溶酶体数量的影响;利用ELIS...目的:探讨CD38对巨噬细胞溶酶体再生及胆固醇外流的影响。方法:以低密度脂蛋白(LDL)受体敲除(LDLr^(-/-))小鼠的骨髓源性巨噬细胞为细胞模型。采用活细胞成像系统观察烟酸腺嘌呤二核苷酸磷酸(NAADP)对巨噬细胞溶酶体数量的影响;利用ELISA检测巨噬细胞内NAADP的水平;细胞经NA处理后,利用RT-q PCR检测CD38 m RNA表达,利用Western blot检测CD38蛋白表达和转录因子EB(TFEB)磷酸化水平;利用激光共聚焦技术观察CD38/NAADP信号通路对溶酶体数量和胆固醇外流的影响。结果:NAADP可显著增加巨噬细胞中溶酶体的数量(P<0.05),这种效应可被NAADP拮抗剂NED-19、Ca^(2+)螯合剂BAPTA及钙调磷酸酶抑制剂Cs A明显抑制(P<0.05);CD38可明显促进巨噬细胞中NAADP的合成(P<0.05);NAADP合成底物NA可明显促进CD38 m RNA和蛋白表达(P<0.05);NA还可显著降低TFEB的磷酸化水平,且这一效应也可被NED-19、BAPTA和Cs A明显抑制(P<0.05);阻断CD38/NAADP信号通路可明显抑制NA诱导的溶酶体数量增加和溶酶体游离胆固醇及胞质胆固醇酯的外流(P<0.05);在LDLr/CD38双基因敲除巨噬细胞中,NA诱导的溶酶体数量增加和溶酶体游离胆固醇及胞质胆固醇酯的外流效应消失,CD38基因回补后,这一效应即可恢复(P<0.05)。结论:CD38可经TFEB介导,触发巨噬细胞溶酶体再生,进而促进巨噬细胞溶酶体游离胆固醇和胞质中胆固醇酯的外流。展开更多
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China(2022JJ30886).
文摘Objective:Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)is a common endocrine disorder that affects women’s health.This study aims to investigate gene and transcription factor(TF)expression differences between PCOS patients and healthy individuals using bioinformatics approaches,and to verify the function of key transcription factors,with the goal of providing new insights into the pathogenesis of PCOS.Methods:Differentially expressed genes(DEGs)and differentially expressed transcription factors(DETFs)between PCOS patients and controls were identified from the RNA sequencing dataset GSE168404 using bioinformatics methods.Functional enrichment analysis was performed using Gene Ontology(GO)and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)databases.The expression and function of core transcription factors were further validated in ovarian tissues of PCOS model mice and control mice using Western blotting and reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction(RTqPCR).Results:A total of 332 DEGs were identified between PCOS patients and controls,including 259 upregulated and 73 downregulated genes in the PCOS group.19 DETFs were further screened,of which 16 were upregulated and 3 were downregulated in PCOS.The upregulated DETFs(including TFCP2L1,DACH1,ESR2,AFF3,SMAD9,ZNF331,HOPX,ATOH8,HIF3α,DPF3,HOXC4,HES1,ID1,JDP2,SOX4,and ID3)were primarily associated with lipid metabolism,development,and cell adhesion.Protein and mRNA expression analysis in PCOS model mice revealed significantly decreased levels of hypoxia-inducible factor(HIF)1αand HIF2α,and significantly increased expression of HIF3αcompared to control mice(all P<0.001).Conclusion:Significant differences in gene and TF expression exist between PCOS patients and healthy individuals.HIF-3αmay play a crucial role in PCOS and could serve as a novel biomarker for diagnosis and a potential therapeutic target.
基金supported by the Young Scientists Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32101797)Central Public-interest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund(No.1610162023020)。
文摘Climate deterioration,water shortages,and abiotic stress are the main threats worldwide that seriously affect cotton growth,yield,and fiber quality.Therefore,research on improving cotton yield and tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses is of great importance.The NAC proteins are crucial and plant-specific transcription factors(TFs)that are involved in cotton growth,development,and stress responses.The comprehensive utilization of cotton NAC TFs in the improvement of cotton varieties through novel biotechnological methods is feasible.Based on cotton genomic data,genome-wide identification and analyses have revealed potential functions of cotton NAC genes.Here,we comprehensively summarize the recent progress in understanding cotton NAC TFs roles in regulating responses to drought,salt,and Verticillium wilt-related stresses,as well as leaf senescence and the development of fibers,xylem,and glands.The detailed regulatory network of NAC proteins in cotton is also elucidated.Cotton NAC TFs directly bind to the promoters of genes associated with ABA biosynthesis and secondary cell-wall formation,participate in several biological processes by interacting with related proteins,and regulate the expression of downstream genes.Studies have shown that the overexpression of NAC TF genes in cotton and other model plants improve their drought or salt tolerance.This review elucidates the latest findings on the functions and regulation of cotton NAC proteins,broadens our understanding of cotton NAC TFs,and lays a fundamental foundation for further molecular breeding research in cotton.
基金Supported by Cultivation of New Varieties of Genetically Modified Major Projects (2011ZX08004-005)Soybean Industry Technology System(CARS-04-PS08)
文摘Drought is one of the most important environmental constraints limiting plant growth, development and crop yield. Many drought-inducible genes have been identified by molecular and genomic analyses in Arabidopsis, rice and other crops. To better understand reaction mechanism of plant to drought tolerance, we mainly focused on introducing the research of transcription factors （TFs） in signal transduction and regulatory network of gene expression conferring drought. A TF could bind multiple target genes to increase one or more kinds of stress tolerance. Sometimes, several TFs might act together with a target gene. So drought-tolerance genes or TFs might respond to high-salinity, cold or other stresses. The crosstalk of multiple stresses signal pathways is a crucial aspect of understanding stress signaling.
文摘目的:探讨CD38对巨噬细胞溶酶体再生及胆固醇外流的影响。方法:以低密度脂蛋白(LDL)受体敲除(LDLr^(-/-))小鼠的骨髓源性巨噬细胞为细胞模型。采用活细胞成像系统观察烟酸腺嘌呤二核苷酸磷酸(NAADP)对巨噬细胞溶酶体数量的影响;利用ELISA检测巨噬细胞内NAADP的水平;细胞经NA处理后,利用RT-q PCR检测CD38 m RNA表达,利用Western blot检测CD38蛋白表达和转录因子EB(TFEB)磷酸化水平;利用激光共聚焦技术观察CD38/NAADP信号通路对溶酶体数量和胆固醇外流的影响。结果:NAADP可显著增加巨噬细胞中溶酶体的数量(P<0.05),这种效应可被NAADP拮抗剂NED-19、Ca^(2+)螯合剂BAPTA及钙调磷酸酶抑制剂Cs A明显抑制(P<0.05);CD38可明显促进巨噬细胞中NAADP的合成(P<0.05);NAADP合成底物NA可明显促进CD38 m RNA和蛋白表达(P<0.05);NA还可显著降低TFEB的磷酸化水平,且这一效应也可被NED-19、BAPTA和Cs A明显抑制(P<0.05);阻断CD38/NAADP信号通路可明显抑制NA诱导的溶酶体数量增加和溶酶体游离胆固醇及胞质胆固醇酯的外流(P<0.05);在LDLr/CD38双基因敲除巨噬细胞中,NA诱导的溶酶体数量增加和溶酶体游离胆固醇及胞质胆固醇酯的外流效应消失,CD38基因回补后,这一效应即可恢复(P<0.05)。结论:CD38可经TFEB介导,触发巨噬细胞溶酶体再生,进而促进巨噬细胞溶酶体游离胆固醇和胞质中胆固醇酯的外流。
