Intracellular polymerization is an emerging field,showcasing high diversity and efficiency of chemistry.Motivated by the principles of natural biomolecular synthesis,polymerization within living cells is believed to b...Intracellular polymerization is an emerging field,showcasing high diversity and efficiency of chemistry.Motivated by the principles of natural biomolecular synthesis,polymerization within living cells is believed to be a powerful and versatile tool to modulate cell behavior.In this review,we summarized recent advances and future trends in the field of intracellular polymerization,specifically focusing on covalent and supramolecular polymerization.This discussion comprehensively covers the diverse chemical designs,reaction mechanisms,responsive features,and functional applications.Furthermore,we also clarified the connection between preliminary design of polymer synthesis and their subsequent biological applications.We hope this review will serve as an innovative platform for chemists and biologists to regulate biological functions in practical applications and clinical trials.展开更多
This paper systematically introduces the extraction process of the active components from the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia,elucidates the biological functions of these active components,and summarizes their...This paper systematically introduces the extraction process of the active components from the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia,elucidates the biological functions of these active components,and summarizes their applications in agricultural pest control.Furthermore,the paper examines the future developmental directions of M.alternifolia essential oil in pest control,along with the current challenges associated with its application.The aim is to offer insights for future research on botanical essential oils,particularly regarding their biological functions and applications in agricultural pest control.展开更多
Lactylation is one of the post-translational modifications of proteins,a process in which lactyl residues bind to the lysine residues of proteins.This modification can alter the structure,stability,and function of pro...Lactylation is one of the post-translational modifications of proteins,a process in which lactyl residues bind to the lysine residues of proteins.This modification can alter the structure,stability,and function of proteins,which in turn regulates cellular metabolism,aging,and the onset of disease.This review classifies proteins with lactylation effects into histones and non-histone proteins and analyzes their functional roles when lactylation occurs.The in-depth exploration of lactylation is still in its infancy,and many aspects of its regulation,functional significance and therapeutic potential need to be further explored.展开更多
With the prohibition of antibiotics in feed,plant functional substances have been widely studied as feed additives.Resveratrol,a natural stilbene,and a non-flavonoid polyphenol found in plants,possesses antioxidant,an...With the prohibition of antibiotics in feed,plant functional substances have been widely studied as feed additives.Resveratrol,a natural stilbene,and a non-flavonoid polyphenol found in plants,possesses antioxidant,anti-inflammatory,and metabolic regulatory features.Resveratrol generated intense scientific and public interest,primarily due to its widely reported ability to prevent cancer,delay aging and alleviate related metabolic diseases.Recently,resveratrol has been studied and applied as a feed additive in animal production.This review focuses on the outline of the absorption and metabolism and biological functions of resveratrol and summarizes the application of dietary resveratrol in animal production up to the present,including pigs,poultry,and ruminants.In pigs,dietary resveratrol improved intestinal health,mitochondrial function,meat quality,and more.In poultry,studies have shown that dietary resveratrol improves growth performance and meat and egg quality and alleviates heat stress induced adverse effects.There are few studies on dietary resveratrol in ruminants;however previous studies have indicated that dietary resveratrol increases nutrient digestibility and reduces methane emissions in sheep.It is hoped that this review could provide a specific theoretical basis and research ideas for the research and application of resveratrol.展开更多
Eucommia ulmoides Oliver is a native plant and valuable tonic Chinese medicine in China with a long history,great economic value and comprehensive development potential.Traditionally,the comprehensive utilization rate...Eucommia ulmoides Oliver is a native plant and valuable tonic Chinese medicine in China with a long history,great economic value and comprehensive development potential.Traditionally,the comprehensive utilization rate of E.ulmoides Oliv.is still very low,only bark has been used as medicine and other parts of Eucommia ulmoides Oliv.cannot be fully utilized,even the leaves have been well utilized in food products in Japan in the past decades.In order to improve the comprehensive utilization efficiency of E.ulmoides Oliv.,in this review,we summarized the varieties and contents of main active compounds,biological functions and pharmacological effects in different parts of E.ulmoides Oliv.The findings suggest that other parts of E.ulmoides Oliv.could replace the bark of E.ulmoides Oliv.to some extent besides of their respective applications.The unique and extensive physiological functions between different parts of E.ulmoides Oliv.indicate that the comprehensive utilization of E.ulmoides Oliv.has a wide space to develop,which is also an effective way to protect E.ulmoides Oliv.resources and improve its the utilization rate.展开更多
BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer(CRC)is one of the most common malignancies worldwide.AIM To explore the expression of microRNA miR-19a-3p and Forkhead box F2(FOXF2)in patients with CRC and the relevant mechanisms.METHODS...BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer(CRC)is one of the most common malignancies worldwide.AIM To explore the expression of microRNA miR-19a-3p and Forkhead box F2(FOXF2)in patients with CRC and the relevant mechanisms.METHODS Sixty-two CRC patients admitted to the hospital were enrolled into the study group,and sixty healthy people from the same period were assigned to the control group.Elbow venous blood was sampled from the patients and healthy individuals,and blood serum was saved for later analysis.MiR-19a-3p mimics,miR-19a-3p inhibitor,miR-negative control,small interfering-FOXF2,and short hairpin-FOXF2 were transfected into HT29 and HCT116 cells.Then quantitative polymerase chain reaction was performed to quantify the expression of miR-19a-3p and FOXF2 in HT29 and HCT116 cells,and western blot(WB)analysis was conducted to evaluate the levels of FOXF2,glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta(GSK-3β),phosphorylated GSK-3β(p-GSK-3β),β-catenin,p-β-catenin,α-catenin,Ncadherin,E-cadherin,and vimentin.The MTT,Transwell,and wound healing assays were applied to analyze cell proliferation,invasion,and migration,respectively,and the dual luciferase reporter assay was used to determine the correlation of miR-19a-3p with FOXF2.RESULTS The patients showed high serum levels of miR-19a-3p and low levels of FOXF2,and the area under the curves of miR-19a-3p and FOXF2 were larger than 0.8.MiR-19a-3p and FOXF2 were related to sex,tumor size,age,tumor-nodemetastasis staging,lymph node metastasis,and differentiation of CRC patients.Silencing of miR-19a-3p and overexpression of FOXF2 suppressed the epithelialmesenchymal transition,invasion,migration,and proliferation of cells.WB analysis revealed that silencing of miR-19a-3p and FOXF2 overexpression significantly suppressed the expression of p-GSK-3β,β-catenin,N-cadherin,and vimentin;and increased the levels of GSK-3β,p-β-catenin,α-catenin,and Ecadherin.The dual luciferase reporter assay confirmed that there was a targeted correlation of miR-19a-3p with FOXF2.In addition,a rescue experiment revealed that there were no differences in cell proliferation,invasion,and migration in HT29 and HCT116 cells co-transfected with miR-19a-3p-mimics+sh-FOXF2 and miR-19a-3p-inhibitor+si-FOXF2 compared to the miR-negative control group.CONCLUSION Inhibiting miR-19a-3p expression can upregulate the FOXF2-mediated Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway,thereby affecting the epithelial-mesenchymal transition,proliferation,invasion,and migration of cells.Thus,miR-19a-3p is likely to be a therapeutic target in CRC.展开更多
Valine is an essential amino acid and a type of branched-chain amino acid. Due to the involvement of branchedchain amino acids in various metabolic pathways, there has been a surge of interests in valine nutrition and...Valine is an essential amino acid and a type of branched-chain amino acid. Due to the involvement of branchedchain amino acids in various metabolic pathways, there has been a surge of interests in valine nutrition and its role in animal physiology. In pigs, the interactions between valine and other branched-chain amino acids or aromatic amino acids are complex. In this review, we delve into the interaction mechanism, metabolic pathways, and biological functions of valine. Appropriate valine supplementation not only enhances growth and reproductive performances, but also modulates gut microbiota and immune functions. Based on past observations and interpretations, we provide recommended feed levels of valine for weaned piglets, growing pigs, gilts, lactating sows, barrows and entire males. The summarized valine nutrient requirements for pigs at different stages offer valuable insights for future research and practical applications in animal husbandry.展开更多
Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) have multiple roles in skeletal development, homeostasis and regeneration. BMPs signal via type I and type II serinehreonine kinase receptors (BMPRI and BMPRII). In recent decade...Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) have multiple roles in skeletal development, homeostasis and regeneration. BMPs signal via type I and type II serinehreonine kinase receptors (BMPRI and BMPRII). In recent decades, genetic studies in humans and mice have demonstrated that perturbations in BMP signaling via BMPRI resulted in various diseases in bone, cartilage, and muscles. In this review, we focus on all three types of BMPRI, which consist of activin-like kinase 2 (ALK2, also called type IA activin receptor), activin- llke kinase 3 (ALK3, also called BMPRIA), and activin-like kinase 6 (ALK6, also called BMPRIB). The research areas covered include the current progress regarding the roles of these receptors during myogenesis, chondrogenesis, and osteogenesis. Understanding the physiological and pathological functions of these receptors at the cellular and molecular levels will advance drug development and tissue regeneration for treating musculoskeletal diseases and bone defects in the future.展开更多
Na+/K+-ATPase is a transmembrane protein that has important roles in the maintenance of electrochemical gradients across cell membranes by transporting three Na+out of and two K+into cells.Additionally,Na^...Na+/K+-ATPase is a transmembrane protein that has important roles in the maintenance of electrochemical gradients across cell membranes by transporting three Na+out of and two K+into cells.Additionally,Na+/K+-ATPase participates in Ca2+-signaling transduction and neurotransmitter release by coordinating the ion concentration gradient across the cell membrane.Na+/K+-ATPase works synergistically with multiple ion channels in the cell membrane to form a dynamic network of ion homeostatic regulation and affects cellular communication by regulating chemical signals and the ion balance among different types of cells.Therefo re,it is not surprising that Na+/K+-ATPase dysfunction has emerged as a risk factor for a variety of neurological diseases.However,published studies have so far only elucidated the important roles of Na+/K+-ATPase dysfunction in disease development,and we are lacking detailed mechanisms to clarify how Na+/K+-ATPase affects cell function.Our recent studies revealed that membrane loss of Na+/K+-ATPase is a key mechanism in many neurological disorders,particularly stroke and Parkinson's disease.Stabilization of plasma membrane Na+/K+-ATPase with an antibody is a novel strategy to treat these diseases.For this reason,Na+/K+-ATPase acts not only as a simple ion pump but also as a sensoregulator or cytoprotective protein,participating in signal transduction such as neuronal autophagy and apoptosis,and glial cell migration.Thus,the present review attempts to summarize the novel biological functions of Na+/K+-ATPase and Na+/K+-ATPase-related pathogenesis.The potential for novel strategies to treat Na+/K+-ATPase-related brain diseases will also be discussed.展开更多
Rare earth elements(REE)and their compounds years.The bioinorganic chemical research of REE during the are widely applied in agronomic and medical fields for many past few years indicates that REE play important roles...Rare earth elements(REE)and their compounds years.The bioinorganic chemical research of REE during the are widely applied in agronomic and medical fields for many past few years indicates that REE play important roles in the promotion of photosynthetic rate as well as root absorption,regulation of hormone and nitrogen metabolism,and suppression of microbes,etc.The metallic or non-metallic targets of key biomolecule in various physiological processes can be chosen by REE for the chelation or replacement,which enables REE to regulate the biological functions or behaviors of those biomolecule and consequently leads to significant embodiment of biological function of REE in plants and microbes.Overdose of REE,however,shows an inhibitory effect on living organisms.Therefore,this paper proposes two suggestions that will be available in the extension of full use of REE's biological function.One is to obey the dose law of REE and control REE concentrations within a safe range.The other is to further test the bioaccumulation and long-period influence of REE on organisms.展开更多
Pituitary adenomas(PAs) are well known as a common intracranial benign tumor, and a portion of PAs are refractory to current therapeutic methods. Erb B receptors family signaling pathway regulates the expression of ...Pituitary adenomas(PAs) are well known as a common intracranial benign tumor, and a portion of PAs are refractory to current therapeutic methods. Erb B receptors family signaling pathway regulates the expression of PAs activation associated gene. Inhibition of epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR) can inhibit proliferation of PAs. Leucine-rich repeats and immunoglobulin-like domains protein 1( LRIG1), a negative mediated gene of Erb B receptors family, plays a role in many tumors. However, there are seldom researches about the functional role of LRIG1 in PAs. The aim of this study is to explore the potential effect of LRIG1 and its regulating mechanism in PAs. First, we investigated the role of LRIG1 in cell migration, invasion of PAs with transfected LRIG1 or control. Then, we explored its impact on cell proliferation and apoptosis of PAs in vivo. To study the regulating mechanism of LRIG1, we examined the expression of molecular factor of PI3K/AKT and Ras/Raf/ERK pathway using Western blotting in vitro and RT-PCR in vitro and in vivo. It was found that LRIG1 over-expression inhibited cell migration, invasion and proliferation, and promoted apoptosis of PAs in vivo and in vitro. Furthermore, LRIG1 suppressed the expression of signaling of PI3K/AKT and Ras/Raf/ERK pathways in PAs. LRIG1, as a negative mediated gene of tumor, can inhibit biological function of PAs via inhibiting PI3K/AKT and Ras/Raf/ERK pathways, and it might be a new target for gene therapy of PAs.展开更多
Lung cancer poses a serious threat to human life with high incidence and miRNA is an important biomarkerin tumors. This study aimed to explore the effect of miR-143-3p on the biological function of lung cancer cells a...Lung cancer poses a serious threat to human life with high incidence and miRNA is an important biomarkerin tumors. This study aimed to explore the effect of miR-143-3p on the biological function of lung cancer cells and theunderlying mechanism. Eighty-seven samples of lung cancer tissues and 81 samples of tumor-adjacent tissues from patients undergoing radical lung cancer surgery in our hospital were collected. The lung cancer cells and lung fibroblastcells (HFL-1) were purchased, and then miR-143-3p-mimics, miR-NC, si-CTNND1, and NC were transfected into A549 and PC-9 cells to establish cell models. MiR-143-3p and CTNND1 expression levels were measured by the qRT-PCR, Bax, Bcl-2, and CTNND1 expression levels by the Western Blot (WB), and cell proliferation, invasion, and apoptosis by the MTT assay, Transwell assay, and flow cytometry. Dual luciferase report assay was used to determinethe relationship between miR-143-3p and CTNND1. In this study, miR-143-3p was lowly expressed in lung cancer and CTNND1 was highly expressed in lung cancer. The overexpression of miR-143-3p inhibited cell proliferation and invasion, promoted cell apoptosis, significantly increased Bax protein expression, and decreased Bcl-2 protein expression. The inhibition of CTNND1 led to opposite biological characteristic in cells. The dual luciferase reporter assay demonstrated that miR-143-3p was a target region of CTNND1. Such results suggest that miR-143-3p can inhibitthe proliferation and invasion of lung cancer cells by regulating the expression of CTNND1 and promote the apoptosisof lung cancer cells, sott is expected to be a potential target for lung cancer.展开更多
The intracellular Fatty Acid Binding Proteins (FABPs) are a well-conserved family which functions as lipid chaperones. Recent findings also reveal that they are crucial mediators of lipid metabolism, cell growth and...The intracellular Fatty Acid Binding Proteins (FABPs) are a well-conserved family which functions as lipid chaperones. Recent findings also reveal that they are crucial mediators of lipid metabolism, cell growth and differentiation, cellular signaling and gene transcription. Ongoing studies are identifying the mechanistic complexity and vast biological diversity of different isoforms of FABPs. This paper introduced the biological function of FABP5 in inflammatory, metabolic diseases and milk fat synthesis.展开更多
Living systems operate within physical constraints imposed by nonequilibrium thermodynamics.This review explores recent advancements in applying these principles to understand the fundamental limits of biological func...Living systems operate within physical constraints imposed by nonequilibrium thermodynamics.This review explores recent advancements in applying these principles to understand the fundamental limits of biological functions.We introduce the framework of stochastic thermodynamics and its recent developments,followed by its application to various biological systems.We emphasize the interconnectedness of kinetics and energetics within this framework,focusing on how network topology,kinetics,and energetics influence functions in thermodynamically consistent models.We discuss examples in the areas of molecular machine,error correction,biological sensing,and collective behaviors.This review aims to bridge physics and biology by fostering a quantitative understanding of biological functions.展开更多
DHN(1,8-dihydroxynaphthalene)melanin is a significant secondary metabolite found in phytopathogenic fungi,predominantly localized in mature aerial hyphae,conidia,and appressoria.It performs various biological function...DHN(1,8-dihydroxynaphthalene)melanin is a significant secondary metabolite found in phytopathogenic fungi,predominantly localized in mature aerial hyphae,conidia,and appressoria.It performs various biological functions,including responding to extreme environments and regulating growth,development,and pathogenicity.Key biosynthetic enzymes and transcription factors directly involved in the DHN melanin synthesis pathway include melanin synthesis transcription factors,polyketide synthase,1,3,6,8-tetrahydroxynaphthalene reductase,scytalone dehydratase,1,3,8-trihydroxynaphthalene reductase,and a-hydrolase.The regulatory network controlling the DHN melanin biosynthesis is complex and multifaceted,involving various transcription factors,signaling pathways,and metabolic routes.This review provides a comprehensive summary of current research on the abundant biological functions of DHN melanin.Understanding the molecular mechanisms of DHN melanin synthesis in phytopathogenic fungi could facilitate the development of effective disease control strategies and novel therapeutic targets.展开更多
Significant progress has been made in establishing the roles of microRNAs(miRNAs)in cancer.Liver cancer has high morbidity and mortality,and bovine milk is the most consumed dairy product and is a source of miRNA exos...Significant progress has been made in establishing the roles of microRNAs(miRNAs)in cancer.Liver cancer has high morbidity and mortality,and bovine milk is the most consumed dairy product and is a source of miRNA exosomes.We therefore,examined the effect of miRNAs in bovine milk exosomes on the function of hepato-cellular carcinoma cells.We performed sequencing of bovine milk exosomal RNA to identify miRNAs.We then performed miRNA target gene prediction and bioinformatic analysis,which identified bta-miR-141 and its target gene,TGFBR2,to be relevant to liver cancer.We examined the expression levels of bta-miR-141 and TGFBR2 by reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction.The effects of bta-miR-141 on the proliferation,invasion,migration,and clone formation of HepG2 cells were examined by CCK-8,Transwell invasion,scratch,and cell cloning assays,respectively.Overexpression of bta-miR-141 decreased the proliferation,invasion,migration,and clonogenic ability of HepG2 cells.Therefore,bta-miR-141 has a functional role in HepG2 cells and overexpression of bta-miR-141 may alleviate the deterioration of HepG2 cells.This study provides new infor-mation concerning miRNAs for the development of functional milk powders.展开更多
Inspired by the natural synthesis of biomolecules,the artificial production of therapeutic agents within cells has emerged as a powerful and versatile approach for disease treatment.Performing artificial chemical reac...Inspired by the natural synthesis of biomolecules,the artificial production of therapeutic agents within cells has emerged as a powerful and versatile approach for disease treatment.Performing artificial chemical reactions within living cells to achieve various physiological goals remains both an intriguing and highly challenging endeavor.This review summarizes recent advancements and future trends in the field of chemical reactions inside living cells,organized by different reaction mechanisms.We also provide an in-depth discussion of their chemical designs,reaction mechanisms,and functional applications.Furthermore,we explore the underlying chemical principles of these reactions and discuss strategies for these materials to enhance their therapeutic efficacy.As researchers continue to expand the repertoire of intracellular synthesis techniques,it is anticipated that these advancements will provide valuable tools for probing biological systems and developing innovative therapeutic strategies.展开更多
In current memristor-based neuromorphic computing research,several studies face the challenge of realizing only a single function at a time or having isolated functions.This limitation is particularly evident when sim...In current memristor-based neuromorphic computing research,several studies face the challenge of realizing only a single function at a time or having isolated functions.This limitation is particularly evident when simulating biological cognition,as the overall synergy between multiple cognitive functions is difficult to represent.In this work,a high-performance heterojunction memristor is presented at first.The memristor-based neural network and functional circuit are further implemented to realize and integrate multiple cognitive functions.Specifically,the proposed photoelectric memristor has the structure of Ag/ZnO-SnO2/WO3-x/ITO,it exhibits various synaptic behaviors under external modulations,which are characterized by good stability and repeatability.Based on this device,a neural network is built to realize the basic recognition function in biological cognition.The recognition results are translated into different labelled voltage signals and subsequently fed into a memristor-based functional circuit.By leveraging memory characteristics and tunable conductance of the memristor,and controlling the specific circuit functionalities,the input signals are processed to produce different outputs representing various cognitive functions.This methodology allows the realization and integration of recognition,memory,learning,association,relearning,and forgetting into one single system,thereby enabling a more comprehensive and authentic simulation of biological cognition.This work presents a novel memristor and a method for achieving and integrating multiple neuromorphic computing functions within a single system,providing a successful example for achieving complete biological function.展开更多
UNC-51-like kinase 1(ULK1),as a serinehreonine kinase,is an autophagic initiator in mammals and a homologous protein of autophagy related protein(Atg)1 in yeast and of UNC-51 in Caenorhabditis elegans.ULK1 is well-kno...UNC-51-like kinase 1(ULK1),as a serinehreonine kinase,is an autophagic initiator in mammals and a homologous protein of autophagy related protein(Atg)1 in yeast and of UNC-51 in Caenorhabditis elegans.ULK1 is well-known for autophagy activation,which is evolutionarily conserved in protein transport and indispensable to maintain cell homeostasis.As the direct target of energy and nutrition-sensing kinase,ULK1 may contribute to the distribution and utilization of cellular resources in response to metabolism and is closely associated with multiple pathophysiological processes.Moreover,ULK1 has been widely reported to play a crucial role in human diseases,including cancer,neurodegenerative diseases,cardiovascular disease,and infections,and subsequently targeted small-molecule inhibitors or activators are also demonstrated.Interestingly,the non-autophagy function of ULK1 has been emerging,indicating that non-autophagy-relevant ULK1 signaling network is also linked with diseases under some specific contexts.Therefore,in this review,we summarized the structure and functions of ULK1 as an autophagic initiator,with a focus on some new approaches,and further elucidated the key roles of ULK1 in autophagy and non-autophagy.Additionally,we also discussed the relationships between ULK1 and human diseases,as well as illustrated a rapid progress for better understanding of the discovery of more candidate small-molecule drugs targeting ULK1,which will provide a clue on novel ULK1-targeted therapeutics in the future.展开更多
Triterpene esters comprise a class of secondary metabolites that are synthesized by decorating triterpene skeletons with a series of oxidation,glycosylation,and acylation modifications.Many triterpene esters with impo...Triterpene esters comprise a class of secondary metabolites that are synthesized by decorating triterpene skeletons with a series of oxidation,glycosylation,and acylation modifications.Many triterpene esters with important bioactivities have been isolated and identified,including those with applications in the pesticide,pharmaceutical,and cosmetic industries.They also play essential roles in plant defense against pests,dis-eases,physical damage(as part of the cuticle),and regulation of root microorganisms.However,there has been no recent summary of the biosynthetic pathways and biological functions of plant triterpene esters.Here,we classify triterpene esters intofive categories based on their skeletons andfind that C-3 oxidation may have a significant effect on triterpenoid acylation.Fatty acid and aromatic moieties are common li-gands present in triterpene esters.We further analyze triterpene ester synthesis-related acyltransferases(TEsACTs)in the triterpene biosynthetic pathway.Using an evolutionary classification of BAHD acyltrans-ferases(BAHD-ATs)and serine carboxypeptidase-like acyltransferases(SCPL-ATs)in Arabidopsis thaliana and Oryza sativa,we classify 18 TEsACTs with identified functions from 11 species.All the triterpene-skel-eton-related TEsACTs belong to BAHD-AT clades IIIa and I,and the only identified TEsACT from the SCPL-AT family belongs to the CP-I subfamily.This comprehensive review of the biosynthetic pathways and bioactivities of triterpene esters provides a foundation for further study of their bioactivities and applica-tions in industry,agricultural production,and human health.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2023YFA0915300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52233012,22405212 and22471219)the Funds for Creative Research Groups of China of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21821001)。
摘要Intracellular polymerization is an emerging field,showcasing high diversity and efficiency of chemistry.Motivated by the principles of natural biomolecular synthesis,polymerization within living cells is believed to be a powerful and versatile tool to modulate cell behavior.In this review,we summarized recent advances and future trends in the field of intracellular polymerization,specifically focusing on covalent and supramolecular polymerization.This discussion comprehensively covers the diverse chemical designs,reaction mechanisms,responsive features,and functional applications.Furthermore,we also clarified the connection between preliminary design of polymer synthesis and their subsequent biological applications.We hope this review will serve as an innovative platform for chemists and biologists to regulate biological functions in practical applications and clinical trials.
基金Supported by Undergraduate Training Programs for Innovation and Entrepreneurship of Guangdong Province(202310580005)Youth Project of Zhaoqing University(QN202443)China Agriculture Research System of MOF and MARA(CARS-26).
摘要This paper systematically introduces the extraction process of the active components from the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia,elucidates the biological functions of these active components,and summarizes their applications in agricultural pest control.Furthermore,the paper examines the future developmental directions of M.alternifolia essential oil in pest control,along with the current challenges associated with its application.The aim is to offer insights for future research on botanical essential oils,particularly regarding their biological functions and applications in agricultural pest control.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(No.2024A1515010605,2022A1515140034)Discipline Construction Project of Guangdong Medical University(No.4SG24007G,4SG22302P)+1 种基金Medical Scientific Research Fund of Guangdong Province(No.B2024193)Dongguan Social Development and Scientific Technology Project,China(No.20231800936562).
摘要Lactylation is one of the post-translational modifications of proteins,a process in which lactyl residues bind to the lysine residues of proteins.This modification can alter the structure,stability,and function of proteins,which in turn regulates cellular metabolism,aging,and the onset of disease.This review classifies proteins with lactylation effects into histones and non-histone proteins and analyzes their functional roles when lactylation occurs.The in-depth exploration of lactylation is still in its infancy,and many aspects of its regulation,functional significance and therapeutic potential need to be further explored.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province (TD2019C001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (32002209)+3 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province (YQ2021C017)the Postdoctoral Foundation in Heilongjiang Province (LBHZ19005)the Academic Backbone Project of Northeast Agricultural UniversityHeilongjiang Touyan Innovation Team Program。
摘要With the prohibition of antibiotics in feed,plant functional substances have been widely studied as feed additives.Resveratrol,a natural stilbene,and a non-flavonoid polyphenol found in plants,possesses antioxidant,anti-inflammatory,and metabolic regulatory features.Resveratrol generated intense scientific and public interest,primarily due to its widely reported ability to prevent cancer,delay aging and alleviate related metabolic diseases.Recently,resveratrol has been studied and applied as a feed additive in animal production.This review focuses on the outline of the absorption and metabolism and biological functions of resveratrol and summarizes the application of dietary resveratrol in animal production up to the present,including pigs,poultry,and ruminants.In pigs,dietary resveratrol improved intestinal health,mitochondrial function,meat quality,and more.In poultry,studies have shown that dietary resveratrol improves growth performance and meat and egg quality and alleviates heat stress induced adverse effects.There are few studies on dietary resveratrol in ruminants;however previous studies have indicated that dietary resveratrol increases nutrient digestibility and reduces methane emissions in sheep.It is hoped that this review could provide a specific theoretical basis and research ideas for the research and application of resveratrol.
基金the National Key Research and Development Plan,China(2016YFD0400203-4).
摘要Eucommia ulmoides Oliver is a native plant and valuable tonic Chinese medicine in China with a long history,great economic value and comprehensive development potential.Traditionally,the comprehensive utilization rate of E.ulmoides Oliv.is still very low,only bark has been used as medicine and other parts of Eucommia ulmoides Oliv.cannot be fully utilized,even the leaves have been well utilized in food products in Japan in the past decades.In order to improve the comprehensive utilization efficiency of E.ulmoides Oliv.,in this review,we summarized the varieties and contents of main active compounds,biological functions and pharmacological effects in different parts of E.ulmoides Oliv.The findings suggest that other parts of E.ulmoides Oliv.could replace the bark of E.ulmoides Oliv.to some extent besides of their respective applications.The unique and extensive physiological functions between different parts of E.ulmoides Oliv.indicate that the comprehensive utilization of E.ulmoides Oliv.has a wide space to develop,which is also an effective way to protect E.ulmoides Oliv.resources and improve its the utilization rate.
摘要BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer(CRC)is one of the most common malignancies worldwide.AIM To explore the expression of microRNA miR-19a-3p and Forkhead box F2(FOXF2)in patients with CRC and the relevant mechanisms.METHODS Sixty-two CRC patients admitted to the hospital were enrolled into the study group,and sixty healthy people from the same period were assigned to the control group.Elbow venous blood was sampled from the patients and healthy individuals,and blood serum was saved for later analysis.MiR-19a-3p mimics,miR-19a-3p inhibitor,miR-negative control,small interfering-FOXF2,and short hairpin-FOXF2 were transfected into HT29 and HCT116 cells.Then quantitative polymerase chain reaction was performed to quantify the expression of miR-19a-3p and FOXF2 in HT29 and HCT116 cells,and western blot(WB)analysis was conducted to evaluate the levels of FOXF2,glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta(GSK-3β),phosphorylated GSK-3β(p-GSK-3β),β-catenin,p-β-catenin,α-catenin,Ncadherin,E-cadherin,and vimentin.The MTT,Transwell,and wound healing assays were applied to analyze cell proliferation,invasion,and migration,respectively,and the dual luciferase reporter assay was used to determine the correlation of miR-19a-3p with FOXF2.RESULTS The patients showed high serum levels of miR-19a-3p and low levels of FOXF2,and the area under the curves of miR-19a-3p and FOXF2 were larger than 0.8.MiR-19a-3p and FOXF2 were related to sex,tumor size,age,tumor-nodemetastasis staging,lymph node metastasis,and differentiation of CRC patients.Silencing of miR-19a-3p and overexpression of FOXF2 suppressed the epithelialmesenchymal transition,invasion,migration,and proliferation of cells.WB analysis revealed that silencing of miR-19a-3p and FOXF2 overexpression significantly suppressed the expression of p-GSK-3β,β-catenin,N-cadherin,and vimentin;and increased the levels of GSK-3β,p-β-catenin,α-catenin,and Ecadherin.The dual luciferase reporter assay confirmed that there was a targeted correlation of miR-19a-3p with FOXF2.In addition,a rescue experiment revealed that there were no differences in cell proliferation,invasion,and migration in HT29 and HCT116 cells co-transfected with miR-19a-3p-mimics+sh-FOXF2 and miR-19a-3p-inhibitor+si-FOXF2 compared to the miR-negative control group.CONCLUSION Inhibiting miR-19a-3p expression can upregulate the FOXF2-mediated Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway,thereby affecting the epithelial-mesenchymal transition,proliferation,invasion,and migration of cells.Thus,miR-19a-3p is likely to be a therapeutic target in CRC.
基金supported by Postdoctoral Innovation Talents’ Support Programthe National Natural Science Foundation of China (32130099)+1 种基金the Tianjin Synthetic Biotechnology Innovation Capacity Improvement Project (TSBICIP-CXRC-038)Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture Project (NT2021005)。
摘要Valine is an essential amino acid and a type of branched-chain amino acid. Due to the involvement of branchedchain amino acids in various metabolic pathways, there has been a surge of interests in valine nutrition and its role in animal physiology. In pigs, the interactions between valine and other branched-chain amino acids or aromatic amino acids are complex. In this review, we delve into the interaction mechanism, metabolic pathways, and biological functions of valine. Appropriate valine supplementation not only enhances growth and reproductive performances, but also modulates gut microbiota and immune functions. Based on past observations and interpretations, we provide recommended feed levels of valine for weaned piglets, growing pigs, gilts, lactating sows, barrows and entire males. The summarized valine nutrient requirements for pigs at different stages offer valuable insights for future research and practical applications in animal husbandry.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 81500814) (SXL)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 81430012 and No. 81170939) (XJ)+2 种基金the National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program, 2012CB933604)the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of China (No. 81225006)the National Institutes of Health Grants DE025014 and R56DE022789 (JQF)
摘要Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) have multiple roles in skeletal development, homeostasis and regeneration. BMPs signal via type I and type II serinehreonine kinase receptors (BMPRI and BMPRII). In recent decades, genetic studies in humans and mice have demonstrated that perturbations in BMP signaling via BMPRI resulted in various diseases in bone, cartilage, and muscles. In this review, we focus on all three types of BMPRI, which consist of activin-like kinase 2 (ALK2, also called type IA activin receptor), activin- llke kinase 3 (ALK3, also called BMPRIA), and activin-like kinase 6 (ALK6, also called BMPRIB). The research areas covered include the current progress regarding the roles of these receptors during myogenesis, chondrogenesis, and osteogenesis. Understanding the physiological and pathological functions of these receptors at the cellular and molecular levels will advance drug development and tissue regeneration for treating musculoskeletal diseases and bone defects in the future.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82173800 (to JB)Shenzhen Science and Technology Program,No.KQTD20200820113040070 (to JB)。
摘要Na+/K+-ATPase is a transmembrane protein that has important roles in the maintenance of electrochemical gradients across cell membranes by transporting three Na+out of and two K+into cells.Additionally,Na+/K+-ATPase participates in Ca2+-signaling transduction and neurotransmitter release by coordinating the ion concentration gradient across the cell membrane.Na+/K+-ATPase works synergistically with multiple ion channels in the cell membrane to form a dynamic network of ion homeostatic regulation and affects cellular communication by regulating chemical signals and the ion balance among different types of cells.Therefo re,it is not surprising that Na+/K+-ATPase dysfunction has emerged as a risk factor for a variety of neurological diseases.However,published studies have so far only elucidated the important roles of Na+/K+-ATPase dysfunction in disease development,and we are lacking detailed mechanisms to clarify how Na+/K+-ATPase affects cell function.Our recent studies revealed that membrane loss of Na+/K+-ATPase is a key mechanism in many neurological disorders,particularly stroke and Parkinson's disease.Stabilization of plasma membrane Na+/K+-ATPase with an antibody is a novel strategy to treat these diseases.For this reason,Na+/K+-ATPase acts not only as a simple ion pump but also as a sensoregulator or cytoprotective protein,participating in signal transduction such as neuronal autophagy and apoptosis,and glial cell migration.Thus,the present review attempts to summarize the novel biological functions of Na+/K+-ATPase and Na+/K+-ATPase-related pathogenesis.The potential for novel strategies to treat Na+/K+-ATPase-related brain diseases will also be discussed.
基金Projcet supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(50373034)
摘要Rare earth elements(REE)and their compounds years.The bioinorganic chemical research of REE during the are widely applied in agronomic and medical fields for many past few years indicates that REE play important roles in the promotion of photosynthetic rate as well as root absorption,regulation of hormone and nitrogen metabolism,and suppression of microbes,etc.The metallic or non-metallic targets of key biomolecule in various physiological processes can be chosen by REE for the chelation or replacement,which enables REE to regulate the biological functions or behaviors of those biomolecule and consequently leads to significant embodiment of biological function of REE in plants and microbes.Overdose of REE,however,shows an inhibitory effect on living organisms.Therefore,this paper proposes two suggestions that will be available in the extension of full use of REE's biological function.One is to obey the dose law of REE and control REE concentrations within a safe range.The other is to further test the bioaccumulation and long-period influence of REE on organisms.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81560412)Jiangxi Provincial Health Development Planning Commission Project(No.20141065)Jiangxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.20152BCB24009 and No.20151BDH80009)
摘要Pituitary adenomas(PAs) are well known as a common intracranial benign tumor, and a portion of PAs are refractory to current therapeutic methods. Erb B receptors family signaling pathway regulates the expression of PAs activation associated gene. Inhibition of epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR) can inhibit proliferation of PAs. Leucine-rich repeats and immunoglobulin-like domains protein 1( LRIG1), a negative mediated gene of Erb B receptors family, plays a role in many tumors. However, there are seldom researches about the functional role of LRIG1 in PAs. The aim of this study is to explore the potential effect of LRIG1 and its regulating mechanism in PAs. First, we investigated the role of LRIG1 in cell migration, invasion of PAs with transfected LRIG1 or control. Then, we explored its impact on cell proliferation and apoptosis of PAs in vivo. To study the regulating mechanism of LRIG1, we examined the expression of molecular factor of PI3K/AKT and Ras/Raf/ERK pathway using Western blotting in vitro and RT-PCR in vitro and in vivo. It was found that LRIG1 over-expression inhibited cell migration, invasion and proliferation, and promoted apoptosis of PAs in vivo and in vitro. Furthermore, LRIG1 suppressed the expression of signaling of PI3K/AKT and Ras/Raf/ERK pathways in PAs. LRIG1, as a negative mediated gene of tumor, can inhibit biological function of PAs via inhibiting PI3K/AKT and Ras/Raf/ERK pathways, and it might be a new target for gene therapy of PAs.
摘要Lung cancer poses a serious threat to human life with high incidence and miRNA is an important biomarkerin tumors. This study aimed to explore the effect of miR-143-3p on the biological function of lung cancer cells and theunderlying mechanism. Eighty-seven samples of lung cancer tissues and 81 samples of tumor-adjacent tissues from patients undergoing radical lung cancer surgery in our hospital were collected. The lung cancer cells and lung fibroblastcells (HFL-1) were purchased, and then miR-143-3p-mimics, miR-NC, si-CTNND1, and NC were transfected into A549 and PC-9 cells to establish cell models. MiR-143-3p and CTNND1 expression levels were measured by the qRT-PCR, Bax, Bcl-2, and CTNND1 expression levels by the Western Blot (WB), and cell proliferation, invasion, and apoptosis by the MTT assay, Transwell assay, and flow cytometry. Dual luciferase report assay was used to determinethe relationship between miR-143-3p and CTNND1. In this study, miR-143-3p was lowly expressed in lung cancer and CTNND1 was highly expressed in lung cancer. The overexpression of miR-143-3p inhibited cell proliferation and invasion, promoted cell apoptosis, significantly increased Bax protein expression, and decreased Bcl-2 protein expression. The inhibition of CTNND1 led to opposite biological characteristic in cells. The dual luciferase reporter assay demonstrated that miR-143-3p was a target region of CTNND1. Such results suggest that miR-143-3p can inhibitthe proliferation and invasion of lung cancer cells by regulating the expression of CTNND1 and promote the apoptosisof lung cancer cells, sott is expected to be a potential target for lung cancer.
摘要The intracellular Fatty Acid Binding Proteins (FABPs) are a well-conserved family which functions as lipid chaperones. Recent findings also reveal that they are crucial mediators of lipid metabolism, cell growth and differentiation, cellular signaling and gene transcription. Ongoing studies are identifying the mechanistic complexity and vast biological diversity of different isoforms of FABPs. This paper introduced the biological function of FABP5 in inflammatory, metabolic diseases and milk fat synthesis.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:12374213Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Förderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung,Grant/Award Number:200020_178763。
摘要Living systems operate within physical constraints imposed by nonequilibrium thermodynamics.This review explores recent advancements in applying these principles to understand the fundamental limits of biological functions.We introduce the framework of stochastic thermodynamics and its recent developments,followed by its application to various biological systems.We emphasize the interconnectedness of kinetics and energetics within this framework,focusing on how network topology,kinetics,and energetics influence functions in thermodynamically consistent models.We discuss examples in the areas of molecular machine,error correction,biological sensing,and collective behaviors.This review aims to bridge physics and biology by fostering a quantitative understanding of biological functions.
基金“Innovation Star”Program of Excellent Postgraduates in Gansu Province(2025CXZX-789)National Natural Science Foundation of China(32372411)National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFD2100502-3).
摘要DHN(1,8-dihydroxynaphthalene)melanin is a significant secondary metabolite found in phytopathogenic fungi,predominantly localized in mature aerial hyphae,conidia,and appressoria.It performs various biological functions,including responding to extreme environments and regulating growth,development,and pathogenicity.Key biosynthetic enzymes and transcription factors directly involved in the DHN melanin synthesis pathway include melanin synthesis transcription factors,polyketide synthase,1,3,6,8-tetrahydroxynaphthalene reductase,scytalone dehydratase,1,3,8-trihydroxynaphthalene reductase,and a-hydrolase.The regulatory network controlling the DHN melanin biosynthesis is complex and multifaceted,involving various transcription factors,signaling pathways,and metabolic routes.This review provides a comprehensive summary of current research on the abundant biological functions of DHN melanin.Understanding the molecular mechanisms of DHN melanin synthesis in phytopathogenic fungi could facilitate the development of effective disease control strategies and novel therapeutic targets.
基金supported by the Basic Science Research Program of the Liaoning Provincial Department of Education(NO.JYTYB2024037)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32202036).
摘要Significant progress has been made in establishing the roles of microRNAs(miRNAs)in cancer.Liver cancer has high morbidity and mortality,and bovine milk is the most consumed dairy product and is a source of miRNA exosomes.We therefore,examined the effect of miRNAs in bovine milk exosomes on the function of hepato-cellular carcinoma cells.We performed sequencing of bovine milk exosomal RNA to identify miRNAs.We then performed miRNA target gene prediction and bioinformatic analysis,which identified bta-miR-141 and its target gene,TGFBR2,to be relevant to liver cancer.We examined the expression levels of bta-miR-141 and TGFBR2 by reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction.The effects of bta-miR-141 on the proliferation,invasion,migration,and clone formation of HepG2 cells were examined by CCK-8,Transwell invasion,scratch,and cell cloning assays,respectively.Overexpression of bta-miR-141 decreased the proliferation,invasion,migration,and clonogenic ability of HepG2 cells.Therefore,bta-miR-141 has a functional role in HepG2 cells and overexpression of bta-miR-141 may alleviate the deterioration of HepG2 cells.This study provides new infor-mation concerning miRNAs for the development of functional milk powders.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22405212 and 22471219)the Shaanxi Fundamental Science Research Project for Chemistry&Biology(No.23JHZ002)+1 种基金Innovation Capability Support Program of Shaanxi(No.2025RS-CXTD-022)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.G2025KY06148)。
摘要Inspired by the natural synthesis of biomolecules,the artificial production of therapeutic agents within cells has emerged as a powerful and versatile approach for disease treatment.Performing artificial chemical reactions within living cells to achieve various physiological goals remains both an intriguing and highly challenging endeavor.This review summarizes recent advancements and future trends in the field of chemical reactions inside living cells,organized by different reaction mechanisms.We also provide an in-depth discussion of their chemical designs,reaction mechanisms,and functional applications.Furthermore,we explore the underlying chemical principles of these reactions and discuss strategies for these materials to enhance their therapeutic efficacy.As researchers continue to expand the repertoire of intracellular synthesis techniques,it is anticipated that these advancements will provide valuable tools for probing biological systems and developing innovative therapeutic strategies.
基金supported in part by the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant ZR2023ZD03 and ZR2024QF183in part by the Taishan Scholars Project Special Funds under Grant tsqn202312035.
摘要In current memristor-based neuromorphic computing research,several studies face the challenge of realizing only a single function at a time or having isolated functions.This limitation is particularly evident when simulating biological cognition,as the overall synergy between multiple cognitive functions is difficult to represent.In this work,a high-performance heterojunction memristor is presented at first.The memristor-based neural network and functional circuit are further implemented to realize and integrate multiple cognitive functions.Specifically,the proposed photoelectric memristor has the structure of Ag/ZnO-SnO2/WO3-x/ITO,it exhibits various synaptic behaviors under external modulations,which are characterized by good stability and repeatability.Based on this device,a neural network is built to realize the basic recognition function in biological cognition.The recognition results are translated into different labelled voltage signals and subsequently fed into a memristor-based functional circuit.By leveraging memory characteristics and tunable conductance of the memristor,and controlling the specific circuit functionalities,the input signals are processed to produce different outputs representing various cognitive functions.This methodology allows the realization and integration of recognition,memory,learning,association,relearning,and forgetting into one single system,thereby enabling a more comprehensive and authentic simulation of biological cognition.This work presents a novel memristor and a method for achieving and integrating multiple neuromorphic computing functions within a single system,providing a successful example for achieving complete biological function.
基金supported in part by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 82172649 and 82173666)Shenzhen science and technology research and development funds (Grant No. JCYJ20210324094612035, China)the Key R&D Program of Sichuan Province (Grant No. 2021YFS0046, China)
摘要UNC-51-like kinase 1(ULK1),as a serinehreonine kinase,is an autophagic initiator in mammals and a homologous protein of autophagy related protein(Atg)1 in yeast and of UNC-51 in Caenorhabditis elegans.ULK1 is well-known for autophagy activation,which is evolutionarily conserved in protein transport and indispensable to maintain cell homeostasis.As the direct target of energy and nutrition-sensing kinase,ULK1 may contribute to the distribution and utilization of cellular resources in response to metabolism and is closely associated with multiple pathophysiological processes.Moreover,ULK1 has been widely reported to play a crucial role in human diseases,including cancer,neurodegenerative diseases,cardiovascular disease,and infections,and subsequently targeted small-molecule inhibitors or activators are also demonstrated.Interestingly,the non-autophagy function of ULK1 has been emerging,indicating that non-autophagy-relevant ULK1 signaling network is also linked with diseases under some specific contexts.Therefore,in this review,we summarized the structure and functions of ULK1 as an autophagic initiator,with a focus on some new approaches,and further elucidated the key roles of ULK1 in autophagy and non-autophagy.Additionally,we also discussed the relationships between ULK1 and human diseases,as well as illustrated a rapid progress for better understanding of the discovery of more candidate small-molecule drugs targeting ULK1,which will provide a clue on novel ULK1-targeted therapeutics in the future.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2023YFA0915800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (32241040 and 31970314)Key project at central government level:The ability establishment of sustainable use for valuable Chinese medicine resources (2060302)。
摘要Triterpene esters comprise a class of secondary metabolites that are synthesized by decorating triterpene skeletons with a series of oxidation,glycosylation,and acylation modifications.Many triterpene esters with important bioactivities have been isolated and identified,including those with applications in the pesticide,pharmaceutical,and cosmetic industries.They also play essential roles in plant defense against pests,dis-eases,physical damage(as part of the cuticle),and regulation of root microorganisms.However,there has been no recent summary of the biosynthetic pathways and biological functions of plant triterpene esters.Here,we classify triterpene esters intofive categories based on their skeletons andfind that C-3 oxidation may have a significant effect on triterpenoid acylation.Fatty acid and aromatic moieties are common li-gands present in triterpene esters.We further analyze triterpene ester synthesis-related acyltransferases(TEsACTs)in the triterpene biosynthetic pathway.Using an evolutionary classification of BAHD acyltrans-ferases(BAHD-ATs)and serine carboxypeptidase-like acyltransferases(SCPL-ATs)in Arabidopsis thaliana and Oryza sativa,we classify 18 TEsACTs with identified functions from 11 species.All the triterpene-skel-eton-related TEsACTs belong to BAHD-AT clades IIIa and I,and the only identified TEsACT from the SCPL-AT family belongs to the CP-I subfamily.This comprehensive review of the biosynthetic pathways and bioactivities of triterpene esters provides a foundation for further study of their bioactivities and applica-tions in industry,agricultural production,and human health.