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In view of the increased levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that disturb the osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), the repair of diabetic bone defects remains a great challenge. Herein, a factor-free hydrogel is reported with ROS scavenging and responsive degradation properties for enhanced diabetic bone healing. These hydrogels contain ROS-cleavable thioketal (TK) linkers and ultraviolet (UV)-responsive norbornene (NB) groups conjugated with 8-arm PEG macromers, which are formed via UV crosslinking-mediated gelation. Upon reacting with high levels of ROS in the bone defect microenvironment, ROS-cleavable TK linkers are destroyed, allowing the responsive degradation of hydrogels, which promotes the migration of BMSCs. Moreover, ROS levels are reduced through hydrogel-mediated ROS scavenging to reverse BMSC differentiation from adipogenic to osteogenic phenotype. As such, a favorable microenvironment is created after simultaneous ROS scavenging and hydrogel degradation, leading to the effective repair of bone defects in diabetic mouse models, even without the addition of growth factors. Thus, this study presents a responsive hydrogel platform that regulates ROS scavenging and stromal degradation in bone engineering.
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Diferenciação Celular , Hidrogéis , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais , Osteogênese , Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio , Animais , Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio/metabolismo , Hidrogéis/química , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais/metabolismo , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais/efeitos dos fármacos , Osteogênese/efeitos dos fármacos , Camundongos , Diferenciação Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Diabetes Mellitus Experimental , Sequestradores de Radicais Livres/farmacologia , Sequestradores de Radicais Livres/química , Cicatrização/efeitos dos fármacos , Osso e Ossos , MasculinoRESUMO
Neutrophils exert either pro- or anti-tumor activities. However, few studies have focused on neutrophils at the tumor initiation stage. In this study, we unexpectedly found a subcutaneous nodule in the groin areas of mice inoculated with tumor cells. The nodule was developed 24 h after the inoculation, filled with tumor cells and massively recruited neutrophils, being designated as tumor nodules. 22% of the neutrophils in tumor nodules are surface TLR9 (sTLR9) expressing neutrophils (sTLR9+ neutrophils). With tumor progression, sTLR9+ neutrophils were sustainably increased in tumor nodules/tumor tissues, reaching to 90.8% on day 13 after inoculation, with increased expression of IL-10 and decreased or no expression of TNFα. In vivo administration of CpG 5805 significantly reduced sTLR9 expression of the sTLR9+ neutrophils. The reduction of sTLR9 on neutrophils in tumor nodules contributed to the induction of an anti-tumor microenvironment conductive to the inhibition of tumor growth. Overall, the study provides insights for understanding the role of sTLR9+ neutrophils in the tumor development, especially in the early stage.
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Neutrófilos , Receptor Toll-Like 9 , Animais , Camundongos , Neutrófilos/metabolismo , Receptor Toll-Like 9/metabolismoRESUMO
Atg14 (autophagy-related gene 14), also known as Atg14L or Barkor (Beclin-1 associated autophagy-related key regulator), plays an important role in a variety of biological processes including immunity, development, tumor inhibition, longevity, and protection against some cardiac and neurodegenerative diseases. However, very few studies have characterized Atg14 expression in invertebrates, particularly crustaceans. Here, a novel Atg14 gene from Procambarus clarkii (named PcAtg14) was characterized via RACE technology. Bioinformatics analysis showed that the total length of the PcAtg14 gene sequence was 2,880 bp, and it was predicted to encode 488 amino acids. The results of homology comparison showed that PcAtg14 exhibited the highest homology with crustacean the American lobster (Homarus americanus). Quantitative real-time PCR expression analysis showed that PcAtg14 was expressed in all tissues of P. clarkii, with the hepatopancreas having the highest expression and the eyestalk exhibiting the lowest expression. Upon white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) infection, the relative expression of PcAtg14 in the hepatopancreas, muscle, hemocyte, gill, heart and epidermis were significantly up-regulated at different time periods. After PcAtg14 gene silencing via RNA interference (RNAi), the proliferation of WSSV in P. clarkii was significantly inhibited, which coincided with a significant increase in P. clarkii mortality and an increase in the expression of autophagy-related genes (ATGs). Transmission electron microscopy analysis demonstrated an increase in the number of autophagosomes in the hepatopancreas of the PcAtg14 gene silencing group compared to the control group after WSSV infection. Collectively, these results indicated that PcAtg14 suppressed autophagy by reduce the fusion of autophagosomes and lysosomes, thereby promoting WSSV replication in P. clarkii. The findings here therefore provide novel insights into the immune mechanisms through which P. clarkii responds to WSSV infection.
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Vírus da Síndrome da Mancha Branca 1 , Animais , Astacoidea , Autofagia , Hemócitos/metabolismo , Imunidade Inata/genética , Vírus da Síndrome da Mancha Branca 1/fisiologiaRESUMO
The peak period of morbidity and death in cultured Procambarus clarkii is around May each year and is called the "Black May" disease. The pathogen causing "Black May" disease is believed to be a white spot syndrome virus (WSSV). In 2018, a significant number of P. clarkii died in the pond culture of Xinglong Township, Xuyi County. Two sampling tests on the affected pond showed that, in addition to WSSV, a novel Dicistro-like virus (PcDV) was present. Genomic sequence analysis indicated that this new virus belongs to the Dicistroviridae family, Picornaviridaes order. A high number of spherical particles were detected in gill tissues of P. clarkii with "Black May" disease by electron microscopy, a finding consistent with viruses from the Picornaviridaes order. From October 2018 to September 2019, we took monthly samples from Hubei, Jiangsu and Anhui provinces, and tested for the presence of PcDV and WSSV in P. clarkii. The detection rates of PcDV in P. clarkii peaked from April to June, consistent with the onset of the "Black May" disease. In conclusion, we believe that the discovery of PcDV will provide new research directions for investigating the pathogens causing "Black May" disease in P. clarkii.
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Astacoidea/virologia , Dicistroviridae/isolamento & purificação , Animais , China , Análise de Sequência de RNARESUMO
Exosomes exhibit great therapeutic potential in bone tissue engineering. The study aimed to investigate whether the exosomes derived from human adipose-derived stem cells (hADSCs-Exos) during different time-span of osteogenic differentiation could promote osteogenesis. The appropriate concentrations of hADSCs-Exos to enhance the proliferation, migration and osteogenesis of hADSCs-Exos were also examined. PKH67 labelled hADSCs-Exos was used to detect the internalization ability of hADSCs. The osteogenic differentiation abilities of hADSCs after treatment with hADSCs-Exos was evaluated by Alizarin red staining (ARS). The proliferation and migration of hADSCs was examined by cell counting kit-8 and wound healing assay, respectively. The expression of exosomal surface markers and osteoblast-related protein of hADSCs was assessed by Western blot. PKH67-labelled exosomes were internalized by hADSCs after 4 h incubation. ARS showed that the amount of mineralized nodules in Exo1-14d group was significantly higher than that in Exo15-28d group. hADSCs-Exos could promote the proliferation and migration capacity of hADSCs. Western blot analysis showed that after hADSCs-Exos treatment, ALP and RUNX2 were significantly enhanced. Specially, the Exo1-14d group of 15 µg/mL significantly upregulated the expression of RUNX2 than the other exosomes treated groups. Our findings suggest that exosomes secreted by hADSCs during osteogenic induction for 1-14 days could be efficiently internalized by hADSCs and could induce osteogenic differentiation of hADSCs. Moreover, administration of Exo1-14d at 15 µg/mL promoted the proliferation and migration of hADSCs. In conclusion, our research confirmed that comprised of hADSCs-Exos and hADSCs may provide a new therapeutic paradigm for bone tissue engineering.
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Tecido Adiposo , Exossomos , Osteogênese , Células-Tronco , Diferenciação Celular , Proliferação de Células , Células Cultivadas , HumanosRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To establish the patent ductus arteriosus model in preterm rats using the improved natural development method. METHODS: In the light of the flaws of the natural development method in establishing the patent ductus arteriosus model, the experimental technology was modified to avoid the influence of fixation, dehydration, and section method on blood vessel diameter. Cesarean section was performed for a Wistar rat pregnant for 19 days, and 8 neonatal rats were obtained. After they were sacrificed by dislocation, they were embedded as a whole to avoid dehydration, and the microsection and horizontal section were made. After hematoxylin and eosin staining, a microscope was used to measure the inner diameters of the ductus arteriosus, the main pulmonary artery, and the descending aorta. RESULTS: After the cesarean section for the rat pregnant for 19 days, patent ductus arteriosus occurred in all the 8 neonatal rats. The measurements of the inner diameters of blood vessels were as follows: the long diameter and short diameter of the descending aorta were 354±106 and 182±140 µm, respectively; the short diameter of the ductus arteriosus was 155±122 µm, and its area was 36,847±42,582 µm(2); the long axis and short axis of the main pulmonary artery were 589±150 and 174±170 µm, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: The improved natural development method can help to successfully establish the patent ductus arteriosus model in preterm rats.
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Modelos Animais de Doenças , Permeabilidade do Canal Arterial/etiologia , Animais , Animais Recém-Nascidos , Feminino , Masculino , Ratos , Ratos WistarRESUMO
Scar tissue is the inevitable result of repairing human skin after it has been subjected to external destructive stimuli. It leads to localized damage to the appearance of the skin, accompanied by symptoms such as itching and pain, which reduces the quality of life of the patient and causes serious medical burdens. With the continuous development of economy and society, there is an increasing demand for beauty. People are looking forward to a safer and more effective method to eliminate pathological scarring. In recent years, adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) have received increasing attention from researchers. It can effectively improve pathological scarring by mediating inflammation, regulating fibroblast proliferation and activation, and vascular reconstruction. This review focuses on the pathophysiological mechanisms of hypertrophic scarring, summarizing the therapeutic effects of in vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies on the therapeutic effects of ADSCs in the field of hypertrophic scarring prevention and treatment, the latest application techniques, such as cell-free therapies utilizing ADSCs, and discussing the advantages and limitations of ADSCs. Through this review, we hope to further understand the characterization of ADSC and clarify the effectiveness of its application in hypertrophic scarring treatment, so as to provide clinical guidance.
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Tecido Adiposo , Cicatriz Hipertrófica , Humanos , Cicatriz Hipertrófica/terapia , Cicatriz Hipertrófica/metabolismo , Cicatriz Hipertrófica/patologia , Tecido Adiposo/citologia , Tecido Adiposo/metabolismo , Células-Tronco/metabolismo , Células-Tronco/citologia , Secretoma/metabolismo , Animais , Transplante de Células-Tronco/métodosRESUMO
Ubiquitination of the proteins is crucial for governing protein degradation and regulating fundamental cellular processes. Deubiquitinases (DUBs) have emerged as significant regulators of multiple pathways associated with cancer and other diseases, owing to their capacity to remove ubiquitin from target substrates and modulate signaling. Consequently, they represent potential therapeutic targets for cancer and other life-threatening conditions. USP43 belongs to the DUBs family involved in cancer development and progression. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the existing scientific evidence implicating USP43 in cancer development. Additionally, it will investigate potential small-molecule inhibitors that target DUBs that may have the capability to function as anti-cancer medicines.
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Neoplasias , Humanos , Neoplasias/metabolismo , Neoplasias/tratamento farmacológico , Animais , Ubiquitinação , Endopeptidases/metabolismo , Enzimas Desubiquitinantes/metabolismo , Transdução de Sinais , Antineoplásicos/uso terapêutico , Antineoplásicos/farmacologiaRESUMO
The role of neutrophils in tumor initiation stage is rarely reported because of the lack of suitable models. We found that neutrophils recruited in early tumor nodules induced by subcutaneous inoculation of B16 melanoma cells were able to attack tumor cells by trogocytosis. The anti-tumor immunotherapy like peritoneal injection with TLR9 agonist CpG oligodeoxynucleotide combined with transforming growth factor ß2 inhibitor TIO3 could increase the trogocytic neutrophils in the nodules, as well as CD8+ T cells, natural killer (NK) cells, and their interferon-γ production. Local use of Cxcl2 small interfering RNA significantly reduced the number of neutrophils and trogocytic neutrophils in tumor nodules, as well as CD8+ T and NK cells, and also enlarged the nodules. These results suggest that neutrophils recruited early to the inoculation site of tumor cells are conducive to the establishment of anti-tumor immune microenvironment. Our findings provide a useful model system for studying the effect of neutrophils on tumors and anti-tumor immunotherapy.
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Patients with diabetes often experience fragile fractures despite normal or higher bone mineral density (BMD), a phenomenon termed the diabetic bone paradox (DBP). The pathogenesis and therapeutics opinions for diabetic bone disease (DBD) are not fully explored. In this study, we utilize two preclinical diabetic models, the leptin receptor-deficient db/db mice (DB) mouse model and the streptozotocin-induced diabetes (STZ) mouse model. These models demonstrate higher BMD and lower mechanical strength, mirroring clinical observations in diabetic patients. Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) accumulate in diabetic bones, causing higher non-enzymatic crosslinking within collagen fibrils. This inhibits intrafibrillar mineralization and leads to disordered mineral deposition on collagen fibrils, ultimately reducing bone strength. Guanidines, inhibiting AGE formation, significantly improve the microstructure and biomechanical strength of diabetic bone and enhance bone fracture healing. Therefore, targeting AGEs may offer a strategy to regulate bone mineralization and microstructure, potentially preventing the onset of DBD.
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Due to the specific structure of natural bone, most of the therapeutics are incapable to be delivered into the targeted site with effective concentrations. Nanotechnology has provided a good way to improve this issue, cell membrane mimetic nanoparticles (NPs) have been emerging as an ideal nanomaterial which integrates the advantages of natural cell membranes with synthetic NPs to significantly improve the biocompatibility as well as achieving long-lasting circulation and targeted delivery. In addition, functionalized modifications of the cell membrane facilitate more precise targeting and therapy. Here, an overview of the preparation of cell membrane-coated NPs and the properties of cell membranes from different cell sources has been given to expatiate their function and potential applications. Strategies for functionalized modification of cell membranes are also briefly described. The application of cell membrane-coated NPs for bone therapy is then presented according to the function of cell membranes. Moreover, the prospects and challenges of cell membrane-coated NPs for translational medicine have also been discussed.
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Nanopartículas , Nanoestruturas , Membrana Celular/química , Membrana Celular/metabolismo , Sistemas de Liberação de Medicamentos , Nanopartículas/químicaRESUMO
Hepatopancreatic necrosis disease (HPND) is a highly lethal disease that first emerged in 2015 in Jiangsu Province, China. So far, most researchers believe that this disease is caused by abiotic factors. However, its true pathogenic mechanism remains unknown. In this study, the effects of HPND on the metabolism and other biological indicators of the Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis) were evaluated by integrating transcriptomics and metabolomics. Our findings demonstrate that the innate immunity, antioxidant activity, detoxification ability, and nervous system of the diseased crabs were affected. Additionally, metabolic pathways such as lipid metabolism, nucleotide metabolism, and protein metabolism were dysregulated, and energy production was slightly increased. Moreover, the IL-17 signaling pathway was activated and high levels of autophagy and apoptosis occurred in diseased crabs, which may be related to hepatopancreas damage. The abnormal mitochondrial function and possible anaerobic metabolism observed in our study suggested that functional hypoxia may be involved in HPND progression. Furthermore, the activities of carboxylesterase and acetylcholinesterase were significantly inhibited, indicating that the diseased crabs were likely stressed by pesticides such as pyrethroids. Collectively, our findings provide new insights into the molecular mechanisms altered in diseased crabs, as well as the etiology and pathogenic mechanisms of HPND.
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The effects of Cucumaria frondosa polysaccharides (CFPs) on renal interstitial fibrosis by regulating the phosphatidylinositol-3-hydroxykinase/protein kinase-B/nuclear factor-κB (PI3K/AKT/NF-κB) signaling pathway were investigated in vivo and in vitro in this research. The common unilateral urethral obstruction (UUO) model was used to examine the renoprotective effect and its mechanism in vivo. Compared to the UUO group, CFP administration could ameliorate renal function, inhibit inflammation and fibrosis, and reduce the deposition of the extracellular matrix and epithelial-mesenchymal transition. Mechanistic results indicated that CFPs could inhibit the expression of the total protein of PI3K and the conversion of the AKT and NF-κB p65 phosphorylated proteins, thereby inhibiting the transduction of the PI3K/AKT/NF-κB pathway. In addition, CFP treatment could improve inflammation and fibrosis in HK-2 cells induced by TGF-ß1, and its in vitro mechanism was also verified to inhibit the PI3K/Akt/NF-κB signaling pathway. Overall, these results showed that CFP could alleviate renal interstitial fibrosis related to the PI3K/AKT/NF-κB signaling pathway.
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Cucumaria/metabolismo , Nefropatias/tratamento farmacológico , Nefropatias/patologia , NF-kappa B/metabolismo , Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinase/metabolismo , Polissacarídeos/farmacologia , Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas c-akt/metabolismo , Animais , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Fibrose , Rim/efeitos dos fármacos , Rim/patologia , Masculino , Camundongos , Camundongos Endogâmicos BALB C , NF-kappa B/efeitos dos fármacos , Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinase/efeitos dos fármacos , Polissacarídeos/metabolismo , Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas c-akt/efeitos dos fármacos , Transdução de Sinais/efeitos dos fármacosRESUMO
Apoptosis is programmed cell death that is strictly regulated by a series of related genes and is of great importance in resisting pathogen invasion and maintaining cell environment homeostasis. Among apoptotic proteins, the voltage-dependent anion channel protein (VDAC) plays a key role in the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway because of its close connection with changes in mitochondrial membrane potential. However, the role of VDAC in apoptosis and immune regulation in Procambarus clarkii is poorly understood. In this study, the VDAC gene in P. clarkii (PcVDAC) was cloned by rapid amplification of cDNA ends (RACE) technology. The gene was found to have a total length of 2277 bp, including a 194-bp 5'-UTR, 1234-bp 3'-UTR and 849-bp open reading frame (ORF), and to encode 282 amino acids. PcVDAC was expressed in all tissues tested, and its expression was upregulated after white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) infection (P < 0.05). The RNA interference (RNAi) method was used to explore the role of PcVDAC in WSSV infection. The results showed that the number of WSSV copies in haemocytes was significantly reduced after RNAi (P < 0.05), and the survival rate was significantly increased. In addition, after RNAi, the apoptosis rate was significantly increased (P < 0.05), the mitochondrial membrane potential was reduced (P < 0.01), and the expression of caspase-3 and other genes was upregulated (P < 0.05). These results indicate that PcVDAC promotes the replication of WSSV in P. clarkii by inhibiting haemocytes apoptosis. Therefore, the results presented in this paper provide new insights into the immune response of P. clarkii infected with WSSV.
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Vírus da Síndrome da Mancha Branca 1 , Animais , Proteínas de Artrópodes/química , Astacoidea/genética , DNA Complementar , Imunidade Inata/genética , Vírus da Síndrome da Mancha Branca 1/genéticaRESUMO
Hepatopancreas necrosis disease (HPND) is a highly fatal disease that first appeared in Jiangsu Province, China, in 2015, and later spread to many other provinces, which had a severe impact on the culture of Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis). Here, changes in the intestinal flora of healthy and HPND-affected Chinese mitten crabs were compared via 16S rRNA sequencing. Our findings indicated that Firmicutes, Bacteroidota, and Proteobacteria were the three dominant phyla in both healthy and HPND-affected crabs and exhibited no significant differences in α-diversity (richness p = 0.0892; evenness and diversity p = 0.0630). Furthermore, there were no significant changes in the abundance of Proteobacteria between the experimental groups. However, the abundance of Bacteroidota in the HPND group was significantly higher than that of the control group (HPND: 30.12%, Control: 16.60%), whereas the abundance of Firmicutes was significantly lower (HPND: 29.90%, Control: 50.55%). At the genus level, the abundance of Candidatus Bacilloplasma, Desulfovibrio, Bacteroides, and Aeromonas also differed significantly between groups (P < 0.05). Collectively, our study confirms an imbalance in the gut microbiota of Chinese mitten crabs with HPND and we speculate that this alteration may affect the metabolism and immune function of these organisms. Furthermore, we suspect that the structural changes in the intestinal flora of sick crabs observed in our study may be related to HPND.
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Braquiúros , Microbioma Gastrointestinal , Animais , Bacteroidetes/genética , Braquiúros/genética , Genes de RNAr , Necrose/genética , Proteobactérias , RNA Ribossômico 16S/genéticaRESUMO
Correction for 'Fucoidans from Cucumaria frondosa ameliorate renal interstitial fibrosis via inhibition of the PI3K/Akt/NF-κB signaling pathway' by Zhuoyue Song et al., Food Funct., 2022, 13, 1168-1179, DOI: 10.1039/D1FO03067A.
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The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of polysaccharides from Ostrea rivularis (ORP) relieving reproductive damage by regulating autophagy. The results showed that ORP intervention could alleviate the pathological changes of the testis and alleviate oxidative stress which were caused by cyclophosphamide (CTX) in vivo, including improve sperm symptoms and rise testosterone level. Reduced level of autophagy after ORP intervention was observed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), which implied that ORP might regulate cell autophagy. In vitro experiments showed that ORP could alleviate the damage of TM4 cells induced by H2O2, reduce the level of intracellular ROS and the content of MDA. Autophagy-related protein expressions of p62, LC3, Beclin-1 before and after 3-MA inhibitor intervention were also proved that ORP could regulate autophagy. Overall, these results confirmed that ORP could reduce reproductive damage related to autophagy.
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Crassostrea , Ostrea , Animais , Autofagia , Peróxido de Hidrogênio/toxicidade , Masculino , Estresse Oxidativo , Polissacarídeos/farmacologiaRESUMO
Trichlorphon, a common organophosphorus pesticide (OPs), is widely used in aquaculture to prevent aquatic insects from infecting cultured objects as well as to control the excessive proliferation of plankton in water bodies. However, its repeated use time can contaminate water bodies and impart direct/indirect toxicity to beneficial aquatic species. However, the underlying mechanism regarding toxicity and cellular metabolism remains unclear. Understanding the mechanism would enable the standardized use and management of OPs and their use in the aquatic environment. Here, low concentration of trichlorphon (5 × 10-5 g/L) was used to construct a hepatopancreatic transcriptional library 30 d, 60 d and 90 d after exposure using RNA-Seq. We detected 649, 148, and 2949 DEGs in the hepatopancreas of E. sinensis for the Tri01 vs. Ctr01, Tri02 vs. Ctr02 and Tri03 vs. Ctr03 library, respectively. The results of KEGG pathway enrichment analysis showed that DEGs were mainly enriched in signal transduction, carbohydrate metabolism, transport and catabolism, endocrine system, and digestive system. Also, under trichlorfon stress, DEGs of E. sinensis were enriched in thyroid hormone signaling pathways, protein digestion and absorption, cancer pathways, etc. The significant DEGs were mainly related to metabolism and the apoptosis and autophagy pathways. This study lays a foundation for further revealing the effects of long-term trichlorfon stress on E. sinensis as well as the potential physiological toxicity. The relevant transcriptome data could provide a reference for the molecular toxicological evaluation of trichlorfon in aquaculture.
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Braquiúros , Praguicidas , Animais , Braquiúros/genética , Perfilação da Expressão Gênica , Hepatopâncreas , Compostos Organofosforados , Transcriptoma , Triclorfon/toxicidadeRESUMO
Neuropeptides and their G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) from the central nervous system regulate the physiological responses of crustaceans. However, in crustaceans, our knowledge regarding GPCR expression patterns and phylogeny is limited. Thus, the present study aimed to analyze the eyestalk transcriptome of the oriental river prawn Macrobrachium nipponense in response to salinity acclimation. We obtained 162,250 unigenes after de novo assembly, and 1,392 and 1,409 differentially expressed genes were identified in the eyestalk of prawns in response to low and high salinity, respectively. We used combinatorial bioinformatic analyses to identify M. nipponense genes encoding GPCRs and neuropeptides. The mRNA levels of seven neuropeptides and one GPCR were validated in prawns in response to salinity acclimation using quantitative real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. A total of 148 GPCR-encoding transcripts belonging to three classes were identified, including 77 encoding GPCR-A proteins, 52 encoding GPCR-B proteins, and 19 encoding other GPCRs. The results increase our understanding of molecular basis of neural signaling in M. nipponense, which will promote further research into salinity acclimation of this crustacean.
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Proteínas de Artrópodes/genética , Neuropeptídeos/genética , Palaemonidae/genética , Receptores Acoplados a Proteínas G/genética , Salinidade , Tolerância ao Sal/fisiologia , Animais , Proteínas de Artrópodes/metabolismo , Biologia Computacional , Perfilação da Expressão Gênica , Regulação da Expressão Gênica , Neuropeptídeos/metabolismo , Palaemonidae/metabolismo , Receptores Acoplados a Proteínas G/metabolismo , TranscriptomaRESUMO
(-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is the most widely studied catechin in green tea and has been identified to regulate immune function. The objective of the present study was to explore the possible application of EGCG in the treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD) by examining its effects on the peripheral immune system in the 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP)induced PD mouse model. The results demonstrated that EGCG treatment restored the movement behavior of the mice impaired by MPTP, and protected tyrosine hydroxylasepositive cells in the substantia nigra pars compacta region from MPTP toxicity. Flow cytometric analysis indicated that the ratio of CD3+CD4+ to CD3+CD8+ T lymphocytes in the peripheral blood increased in MPTPtreated mice following treatment with EGCG, and EGCG reduced expression of inflammatory factors tumor necrosis factorα and interleukin6 in serum. The present findings indicated that EGCG serves neuroprotective effects in an MPTPinduced PD mice model and may exert this through modulating peripheral immune response.