Leaf,spike,stem,and root morphologies are key factors that determine crop growth,development,and productivity.Multiple genes that control these morphological traits have been identified in Arabidopsis,rice,maize,and o...Leaf,spike,stem,and root morphologies are key factors that determine crop growth,development,and productivity.Multiple genes that control these morphological traits have been identified in Arabidopsis,rice,maize,and other plant species.However,little is known about the genomic regions and genes associated with morphological traits in wheat.Here,we identified the ethyl methanesulfonate-derived mutant wheat line M133 that displays multiple morphological changes that include upward-curled leaves,paired spikelets,dwarfism,and delayed heading.Using bulked segregant RNA sequencing(BSR-seq)and a high-resolution genetic map,we identified TraesCS1D02G155200(HBD2)as a potential candidate gene.HB-D2 encodes a class III homeodomain-leucine zipper(HD-ZIP III)transcription factor,and the mutation was located in the miRNA165/166 complementary site,resulting in a resistant allele designated rHb-D2.The relative expression of rHb2 in the mutant plants was significantly higher(P<0.01)than in plants homozygous for the WT allele.Independent resistant mutations that disrupt the miRNA165/166 complementary sites in the A-(rHb-A2)and B-genome(rHb-B2)homoeologs showed similar phenotypic alterations,but the relative intensity of the effects was different.Transgenic plants expressing rHb-D2 gene driven by the maize UBIQUITIN(UBI)promoter showed similar phenotypes to the rHb-D2 mutant.These results confirmed that HB-D2 is the causal gene responsible for the mutant phenotypes.Finally,a survey of 1397 wheat accessions showed that the complementary sites for miRNA165/166 in all three HB2 homoeologs are highly conserved.Our results suggest that HB2 plays an important role in regulating growth and development in wheat.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the role of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)165a,VEGF165b,and VEGF receptor(VEGFR)in the development of bovine follicles.Methods:We cultured follicular cells that were collected from s...Objective:To investigate the role of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)165a,VEGF165b,and VEGF receptor(VEGFR)in the development of bovine follicles.Methods:We cultured follicular cells that were collected from small,medium,and large sized bovine follicles with estrogen and measured the expression of VEGF,VEGFR2 and VEGF165b by Western blot analysis and immunofluorescence.Results:The expression of VEGF165 increased in all follicle sizes and the expression of VEGF165b was increased in the small and large follicles after culturing in an estrogen containing medium.The expression of VEGFR2 was increased in the medium and large follicles after culturing with estrogen for 96 h.VEGF165 was activated at 100 ng/mL estrogen in the large follicles for 96 h.In addition,VEGFR2 was upregulated in the medium and large follicles after treated with 100 ng/mL estrogen for 96 h.Conclusions:This evidence suggests that the expression of VEGF165 and VEGFR is associated with estrogen stimulation during the development of bovine follicles and in an autocrine or paracrine manner.This reveals an advantage during oocyte maturation in vitro.展开更多
目的研究VEGF165b和VEGF165在胃癌及癌旁正常组织中的表达及胃癌组织中VEGF165b m RNA/VEGF165 m RNA与预后的关系。方法分别应用实时RT-PCR和免疫组织化学法检测胃癌及癌旁正常组织中VEGF165b和VEGF165的基因及蛋白表达,并对患者进行2...目的研究VEGF165b和VEGF165在胃癌及癌旁正常组织中的表达及胃癌组织中VEGF165b m RNA/VEGF165 m RNA与预后的关系。方法分别应用实时RT-PCR和免疫组织化学法检测胃癌及癌旁正常组织中VEGF165b和VEGF165的基因及蛋白表达,并对患者进行2年的随访,比较VEGF165b m RNA/VEGF165 m RNA比值及这两种蛋白表达水平在胃癌及癌旁组织中的变化;同时分析VEGF165b与VEGF165蛋白表达的相关性以及胃癌组织中VEGF165b m RNA/VEGF165 m RNA与预后的关系。结果在胃癌组织中VEGF165b m RNA/VEGF165 m RNA低于癌旁正常组织中的水平;在癌旁正常组织中VEGF165b基因及蛋白表达强于VEGF165,在胃癌组织中VEGF165b基因及蛋白的表达则低于VEGF165,而且两者表达呈负相关关系;此外,在两年内死亡的患者中VEGF165b m RNA/VEGF165 m RNA明显低于生存患者中的比值水平。结论与正常组织相比,胃癌组织中存在VEGF165b向VEGF165基因及蛋白水平上的优势转换,这种变化有望成为治疗胃癌的新靶点。展开更多
Objective To explore the feasibility and efficacy of lentivirus-mediated co-transfection of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) with human vascular endothelial growth factor 165 (hVEGF165) gene and human bon...Objective To explore the feasibility and efficacy of lentivirus-mediated co-transfection of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) with human vascular endothelial growth factor 165 (hVEGF165) gene and human bone morphogenetic protein 2 (hBMP2) gene. Methods The hVEGF165 and hBMP2 cDNAs were obtained from human osteosarcoma cell line MG63 and cloned into lentiviral expression vectors designed to co-express the copepod green fluorescent protein (copGFP). The expression lentivector and packaging Plasmid Mix were co-transferred to 293TN cells, which produced the lentivirus carrying hVEGF165 (Lv-VEGF) or hBMP2 (Lv-BMP), respectively. MSCs of Wistar rats were co-transfected with Lv-BMP and Lv-VEGF (BMP+VEGF group), or each alone (BMP group and VEGF group), or with no virus (Control group). The mRNA and protein expressions of hVEGF165 and hBMP2 genes in each group were detected by real-time PCR and enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results Lentiviral expression vectors carrying hVEGF165 or hBMP2 were correctly constructed and confirmed by restriction endonucleses analysis and DNA sequencing analysis. A transfer efficiency up to 90% was archieved in all the transfected groups detected by the fraction of fluorescent cells using fluorescent microscopy. From the results generated by real-time PCR and ELISA, VEGF165 and BMP2 genes were co-expressed in BMP+VEGF group. No significant difference of BMP2 expression was detected between BMP+VEGF and BMP groups (P>0.05). Similarly, there was no significant difference of VEGF165 expression between BMP+VEGF and VEGF groups (P>0.05). Conclusion VEGF165 and BMP2 genes were successfully co-expressed in MSCs by lentivirus-mediated co-transfection, which provided a further foundation for the combined gene therapy of bone regeneration.展开更多
基金supported by the Provincial Natural Science Foundation of Shandong(ZR2021MC056 and ZR2021ZD30)the Open Project Funding of the State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Adaptation and Improvementfunded by Competitive Grant 202268013-36439(WheatCAP)from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture。
文摘Leaf,spike,stem,and root morphologies are key factors that determine crop growth,development,and productivity.Multiple genes that control these morphological traits have been identified in Arabidopsis,rice,maize,and other plant species.However,little is known about the genomic regions and genes associated with morphological traits in wheat.Here,we identified the ethyl methanesulfonate-derived mutant wheat line M133 that displays multiple morphological changes that include upward-curled leaves,paired spikelets,dwarfism,and delayed heading.Using bulked segregant RNA sequencing(BSR-seq)and a high-resolution genetic map,we identified TraesCS1D02G155200(HBD2)as a potential candidate gene.HB-D2 encodes a class III homeodomain-leucine zipper(HD-ZIP III)transcription factor,and the mutation was located in the miRNA165/166 complementary site,resulting in a resistant allele designated rHb-D2.The relative expression of rHb2 in the mutant plants was significantly higher(P<0.01)than in plants homozygous for the WT allele.Independent resistant mutations that disrupt the miRNA165/166 complementary sites in the A-(rHb-A2)and B-genome(rHb-B2)homoeologs showed similar phenotypic alterations,but the relative intensity of the effects was different.Transgenic plants expressing rHb-D2 gene driven by the maize UBIQUITIN(UBI)promoter showed similar phenotypes to the rHb-D2 mutant.These results confirmed that HB-D2 is the causal gene responsible for the mutant phenotypes.Finally,a survey of 1397 wheat accessions showed that the complementary sites for miRNA165/166 in all three HB2 homoeologs are highly conserved.Our results suggest that HB2 plays an important role in regulating growth and development in wheat.
文摘Objective:To investigate the role of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)165a,VEGF165b,and VEGF receptor(VEGFR)in the development of bovine follicles.Methods:We cultured follicular cells that were collected from small,medium,and large sized bovine follicles with estrogen and measured the expression of VEGF,VEGFR2 and VEGF165b by Western blot analysis and immunofluorescence.Results:The expression of VEGF165 increased in all follicle sizes and the expression of VEGF165b was increased in the small and large follicles after culturing in an estrogen containing medium.The expression of VEGFR2 was increased in the medium and large follicles after culturing with estrogen for 96 h.VEGF165 was activated at 100 ng/mL estrogen in the large follicles for 96 h.In addition,VEGFR2 was upregulated in the medium and large follicles after treated with 100 ng/mL estrogen for 96 h.Conclusions:This evidence suggests that the expression of VEGF165 and VEGFR is associated with estrogen stimulation during the development of bovine follicles and in an autocrine or paracrine manner.This reveals an advantage during oocyte maturation in vitro.
文摘目的研究VEGF165b和VEGF165在胃癌及癌旁正常组织中的表达及胃癌组织中VEGF165b m RNA/VEGF165 m RNA与预后的关系。方法分别应用实时RT-PCR和免疫组织化学法检测胃癌及癌旁正常组织中VEGF165b和VEGF165的基因及蛋白表达,并对患者进行2年的随访,比较VEGF165b m RNA/VEGF165 m RNA比值及这两种蛋白表达水平在胃癌及癌旁组织中的变化;同时分析VEGF165b与VEGF165蛋白表达的相关性以及胃癌组织中VEGF165b m RNA/VEGF165 m RNA与预后的关系。结果在胃癌组织中VEGF165b m RNA/VEGF165 m RNA低于癌旁正常组织中的水平;在癌旁正常组织中VEGF165b基因及蛋白表达强于VEGF165,在胃癌组织中VEGF165b基因及蛋白的表达则低于VEGF165,而且两者表达呈负相关关系;此外,在两年内死亡的患者中VEGF165b m RNA/VEGF165 m RNA明显低于生存患者中的比值水平。结论与正常组织相比,胃癌组织中存在VEGF165b向VEGF165基因及蛋白水平上的优势转换,这种变化有望成为治疗胃癌的新靶点。
基金Supported by Key Program of Shanghai Science and Technology Committee (054119520)
文摘Objective To explore the feasibility and efficacy of lentivirus-mediated co-transfection of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) with human vascular endothelial growth factor 165 (hVEGF165) gene and human bone morphogenetic protein 2 (hBMP2) gene. Methods The hVEGF165 and hBMP2 cDNAs were obtained from human osteosarcoma cell line MG63 and cloned into lentiviral expression vectors designed to co-express the copepod green fluorescent protein (copGFP). The expression lentivector and packaging Plasmid Mix were co-transferred to 293TN cells, which produced the lentivirus carrying hVEGF165 (Lv-VEGF) or hBMP2 (Lv-BMP), respectively. MSCs of Wistar rats were co-transfected with Lv-BMP and Lv-VEGF (BMP+VEGF group), or each alone (BMP group and VEGF group), or with no virus (Control group). The mRNA and protein expressions of hVEGF165 and hBMP2 genes in each group were detected by real-time PCR and enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results Lentiviral expression vectors carrying hVEGF165 or hBMP2 were correctly constructed and confirmed by restriction endonucleses analysis and DNA sequencing analysis. A transfer efficiency up to 90% was archieved in all the transfected groups detected by the fraction of fluorescent cells using fluorescent microscopy. From the results generated by real-time PCR and ELISA, VEGF165 and BMP2 genes were co-expressed in BMP+VEGF group. No significant difference of BMP2 expression was detected between BMP+VEGF and BMP groups (P>0.05). Similarly, there was no significant difference of VEGF165 expression between BMP+VEGF and VEGF groups (P>0.05). Conclusion VEGF165 and BMP2 genes were successfully co-expressed in MSCs by lentivirus-mediated co-transfection, which provided a further foundation for the combined gene therapy of bone regeneration.