Integration analysis of transcriptome and proteome profiles brings new insights of somatic embryogenesis of two eucalyptus species.

BACKGROUND: Somatic embryogenesis (SE) is recognized as a promising technology for plant vegetative propagation. Although previous studies have identified some key regulators involved in the SE process in plant, our knowledge about the molecular changes in the SE process and key regulators associated with high embryogenic potential is still poor, especially in the important fiber and energy source tree - eucalyptus. RESULTS: In this study, we analyzed the transcriptome and proteome profiles of E. camaldulensis (with high embryogenic potential) and E. grandis x urophylla (with low embryogenic potential) in SE process: callus induction and development. A total of 12,121 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and 3,922 differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) were identified in the SE of the two eucalyptus species. Integration analysis identified 1,353 (131 to 546) DEGs/DEPs shared by the two eucalyptus species in the SE process, including 142, 13 and 186 DEGs/DEPs commonly upregulated in the callus induction, maturation and development, respectively. Further, we found that the trihelix transcription factor ASR3 isoform X2 was commonly upregulated in the callus induction of the two eucalyptus species. The SOX30 and WRKY40 TFs were specifically upregulated in the callus induction of E. camaldulensis. Three TFs (bHLH62, bHLH35 isoform X2, RAP2-1) were specifically downregulated in the callus induction of E. grandis x urophylla. WGCNA identified 125 and 26 genes/proteins with high correlation (Pearson correlation > 0.8 or < -0.8) with ASR3 TF in the SE of E. camaldulensis and E. grandis x urophylla, respectively. The potential target gene expression patterns of ASR3 TF were then validated using qRT-PCR in the material. CONCLUSIONS: This is the first time to integrate multiple omics technologies to study the SE of eucalyptus. The findings will enhance our understanding of molecular regulation mechanisms of SE in eucalyptus. The output will also benefit the eucalyptus breeding program.

Enhancing Diagnostic Accuracy for Gastric Cancer: Integration of Multi-Slice Spiral CT and Gastrointestinal Angiography.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the clinical efficacy of combining multi-slice spiral CT with gastrointestinal angiography for diagnosing gastric cancer. Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of clinical data from 151 patients with suspected gastric cancer admitted to our hospital between January 2014 and January 2022. Among them, 70 patients underwent multi-slice spiral CT alone (control group), while the remaining 81 patients underwent multi-slice spiral CT in combination with gastrointestinal barium contrast (combination group). Finally, pathological examination confirmed gastric cancer in 81 patients. We analyzed the diagnostic efficacy of multi-slice spiral CT combined with gastrointestinal angiography for staging gastric cancer and detecting lymph node metastasis. Results: The sensitivity and accuracy of diagnosing gastric cancer using multi-slice spiral CT combined with gastrointestinal angiography were significantly superior to CT alone (P < .05). This combined approach exhibited substantial advancements in detecting stage I and II tumors compared to a single CT, although the difference in stage III detection rate was marginal (P < .05). Furthermore, among the 81 gastric cancer cases, 67 were confirmed to have lymph node metastasis through surgical and pathological examination. The lymph node detection rate with multi-slice spiral CT combined with gastrointestinal angiography was significantly higher than that achieved with single CT (P < .05). Conclusions: Combining multi-slice spiral CT with gastrointestinal angiography proved to be an effective diagnostic strategy for gastric cancer.

Metabolic acclimation supports higher aluminium-induced secretion of citrate and malate in an aluminium-tolerant hybrid clone of Eucalyptus.

BACKGROUND: Eucalyptus is the main plantation wood species, mostly grown in aluminized acid soils. To understand the response of Eucalyptus clones to aluminum (Al) toxicity, the Al-tolerant Eucalyptus grandis × E. urophylla clone GL-9 (designated "G9") and the Al-sensitive E. urophylla clone GL-4 (designated "W4") were employed to investigate the production and secretion of citrate and malate by roots. RESULTS: Eucalyptus seedlings in hydroponics were exposed to the presence or absence of 4.4 mM Al at pH 4.0 for 24 h. The protein synthesis inhibitor cycloheximide (CHM) and anion channel blocker phenylglyoxal (PG) were applied to explore possible pathways involved in organic acid secretion. The secretion of malate and citrate was earlier and greater in G9 than in W4, corresponding to less Al accumulation in G9. The concentration of Al in G9 roots peaked after 1 h and decreased afterwards, corresponding with a rapid induction of malate secretion. A time-lag of about 6 h in citrate efflux in G9 was followed by robust secretion to support continuous Al-detoxification. Malate secretion alone may alleviate Al toxicity because the peaks of Al accumulation and malate secretion were simultaneous in W4, which did not secrete appreciable citrate. Enhanced activities of citrate synthase (CS) and phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase (PEPC), and reduced activities of isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH), aconitase (ACO) and malic enzyme (ME) were closely associated with the greater secretion of citrate in G9. PG effectively inhibited citrate and malate secretion in both Eucalyptus clones. CHM also inhibited malate and citrate secretion in G9, and citrate secretion in W4, but notably did not affect malate secretion in W4. CONCLUSIONS: G9 immediately secrete malate from roots, which had an initial effect on Al-detoxification, followed by time-delayed citrate secretion. Pre-existing anion channel protein first contributed to malate secretion, while synthesis of carrier protein appeared to be needed for citrate excretion. The changes of organic acid concentrations in response to Al can be achieved by enhanced CS and PEPC activities, but was supported by changes in the activities of other enzymes involved in organic acid metabolism. The above information may help to further explore genes related to Al-tolerance in Eucalyptus.

Synthesis of pyrazolo[1,5-c]quinazoline derivatives through copper-catalyzed tandem reaction of 5-(2-bromoaryl)-1H-pyrazoles with carbonyl compounds and aqueous ammonia.

A practical and efficient synthesis of pyrazolo[1,5-c]quinazolines and 5,6-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-c]quinazolines, including several spiro compounds, through copper-catalyzed tandem reaction of 5-(2-bromoaryl)-1H-pyrazoles with carbonyl compounds and aqueous ammonia under air has been developed. Compared with literature methods toward pyrazolo[1,5-c]quinazoline derivatives, the synthetic method reported in this paper has the advantages of readily available and inexpensive starting materials and reagents, broad scope of substrates, and mild reaction conditions.

1-[5-(2-Chloro-phen-yl)-5-hy-droxy-3-methyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazol-1-yl]-ethanone.

The title compound, C(12)H(13)ClN(2)O(2), crystallizes with two independent but very similar mol-ecules (A and B) in the asymmetric unit. The pyrazole ring in each mol-ecule has an envelope conformation. The dihedral angle between the pyrazole ring mean plane and the benzene ring is 86.07 (14)° in A and 85.99 (14)° in B. In the crystal, the A and B mol-ecules are linked via a pair of O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds, forming dimers. These dimers are further linked via C-H⋯O inter-actions to form -A-B-A-B- chains propagating along the c-axis direction.

Application Value of Gastroenterography Combined With CT in the Evaluation of Short-Term Efficacy and Prognosis in Patients With Esophageal Cancer Radiotherapy.

Purpose: To observe the application value of gastroenterography combined with CT in the evaluation of short-term efficacy and prognosis in patients with esophageal cancer radiotherapy. Methods: From January 2013 to December 2020, the clinical data of 207 patients with esophageal cancer treated by radiotherapy in our hospital were collected retrospectively. All patients received gastroenterography and CT examination before and after radiotherapy, and the patients were followed-up for 1 year, and the evaluation value of their short-term efficacy and prognosis was observed. Results: After radiotherapy, the length diameter, short diameter, and volume of the lymph node were lower than those before radiotherapy (p < 0.05), but the maximum tube wall thickness had no significant difference (p > 0.05). The length diameter, short diameter, and volume of the lymph node, and the maximum tube wall thickness in the good efficacy group and the good prognosis group were lower, and the objective response rate in the good prognosis group was higher (p < 0.05). The area under the curve (AUC) of the length diameter, short diameter, and volume of the lymph node to evaluate the short-term efficacy of patients with esophageal cancer was 0.738, 0.705, and 0.748, respectively, and the AUC to evaluate the prognosis of patients with esophageal cancer was 0.751, 0.776, and 0.791, respectively. Conclusion: Gastroenterography combined with CT has a good application value in the evaluation of short-term efficacy and prognosis in patients with esophageal cancer radiotherapy.