Effect of miRNA-33 on ABCA1/ABCG1 expression in RAW264.7 macrophage-derived foam cells after Hcy treatment

AIM:To study whether homocysteine (Hcy) inhibits the expression of ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) and ATP-binding cassette transporter G1 (ABCG1) by microRNA-33 (miRNA-33) signaling, and reduces the efficiency of reverse cholesterol transport (RCT).METHODS:RAW264.7 macrophages were induced by oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) to establish foam cell model. Oil red O staining was used to determine whether the model was established successfully. miRNA-33 mimics and miRNA-33 inhibitor were transfected into the cells by Lipofectamine 2000, and the cells were exposed to Hcy at concentration of 5 mmol/L for 24 h. The intracellular lipid droplets were observed by Oil red O staining. The expression of ABCA1 and ABCG1 at mRNA and protein levels was determined by real-time PCR and Western blot. The cellular cholesterol content was analyzed by HPLC, and effluent rate of cholesterol was detected by the method of liquid scintillation counting.RESULTS:Compared with blank control group, the lipid content in miRNA-33 mimics group was increased, and the expression of ABCA1 and ABCG1 at mRNA and protein levels was decreased (P<0.05). The intracellular cholesterol content was increased gradually (P<0.05), and the cellular cholesterol efflux rate was gradually decreased (P<0.05) in miRNA-33 mimics group. Compared with blank control group, the testing results in miRNA-33 inhibitor group were the opposition of those in miRNA-33 mimics group (P<0.05). No diffe-rence of the above indexes among blank control group, miRNA-33 mimics-NC group and miRNA-33 inhibitor-NC group was observed.CONCLUSION:Hcy inhibits the mRNA and protein expression of ABCA1 and ABCG1 through miRNA-33 signaling, and reduces the efficiency of RCT in RAW264.7 macrophage-derived foam cells.     

Liraglutide ameliorates liver injury of type 2 diabetic mice via micro-RNA-33-AMPK pathway

AIM: To observe the effects of liraglutide on the level of microRNA-33 (miR-33) and the expression of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and apoptosis-related proteins in mice with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and to explore its possible mechanism. METHODS: High-fat diet and intraperitoneal injection of streptozocin were used to establish the type 2 diabetic model in C57BL/6 mice. The mice were randomly divided into 4 groups (n=15):in control group, the normal mice were subcutaneously injected with equivalent volume of saline; in model group, the T2DM mice were subcutaneously injected with equivalent volume of saline; in low-and high-dose liraglutide treatment groups, the T2DM mice were subcutaneously injected with 100 and 200 μg·kg^-1·d^-1, respectively. After 4 weeks of administration, the levels of FBG, TG, TC, HDL-C, LDL-C, ALT and AST were determined. HE staining was used to observe the pathological changes of the liver tissues. The protein level of cleaved caspase-3 in the liver tissue was detected by the technique of immunofluorescence. The protein levels of p-AMPK/AMPK and apoptosis-related proteins were detected by Western blot. The expression of miR-33 in the liver tissues was detected by real-time PCR. RESULTS: Compared with model group, the contents of FBG, TG, TC, LDL-C, ALT and AST were decreased significantly, while the content of HDL-C was increased significantly in low-dose liraglutide group and high-dose liraglutide group (P<0.05). The protein levels of phosphorylated AMPK and Bcl-2 were up-regulated significantly, and the expression of cleaved caspase-3 was down-regulated significantly (P<0.05). The level of miR-33 was decreased significantly (P<0.01). CONCLUSION: Liraglutide alleviates liver injury in type 2 diabetic mice, and the mechanism may be associated with reducing the level of miR-33 and increasing the phosphorylation of AMPK in the liver tissues, thereby inhibiting hepatocyte apoptosis.     

温室黄瓜新品种中农33号的选育

中农33号是以自交系09676和12173为父母本配制的黄瓜一代杂种。植株生长势强,耐低温弱光性好。果实商品性好,颜色深绿、有光泽,腰瓜长约35 cm,瓜粗3.4 cm左右,瓜把长约4.5 cm,心腔较小,果肉为淡绿色。白刺、密,瘤小,无棱。高抗WMV,中抗CGMMV、枯萎病、黑星病。早熟性好,持续结果及丰产优势明显。温室长季节栽培每667 m~2产量高达10 000 kg以上。适宜日光温室和春棚栽培。     

IL-33/ST2 axis in systemic lupus erythematosus in relation to chronic kidney injury and disease activity

AIM: To elucidate the association between chronic kidney injury and interleukin-33 (IL-33; an alarmin)/suppression of tumorigencity 2 (ST2) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).METHODS: Serum levels of IL-33 and soluble ST2 (sST2) were assessed by ELISA in 50 SLE patients and 30 healthy controls (HC).RESULTS: The levels of IL-33 and sST2, and IL-33/sST2 ratio were significantly higher in SLE patients than those in the HC. The IL-33 and sST2 levels were positively associated with SLE disease activity index (SLEDAI), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), proteinuria and triglyceride, but negatively associated with complement C3. IL-33/sST2 ratio was positively associated with SLEDAI and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Independent explanatory variables associated with high IL-33/sST2 included chronic kidney disease (CKD) staging and albumin (R²=0.442), especially CKD staging.CONCLUSION: Elevated serum sST2 and IL-33 levels in SLE patients are correlated with disease activity and risk factors of kidney injury. IL-33/sST2 ratio may serve as a potential biomarker for chronic kidney injury in SLE patients.     

Phosphorus bioavailability in ash from straw and sewage sludge processed by low‐temperature biomass gasification

Reuse of phosphorus (P) from waste streams used for bioenergy conversion is desirable to reduce dependence on nonrenewable P resources. Two different ash materials from low‐temperature biomass gasification of wheat straw and sewage sludge, respectively, were investigated with regard to their P bioavailability. A set of pot experiments with spring barley was carried out to compare the ash P fertiliser value with mineral P fertiliser and the sewage sludge feedstock. An indirect radioactive labelling approach with ³³P was used to determine the amount of P taken up from the fertiliser materials. Depending on the application rate, straw gasification ash produced a fertiliser response comparable to mineral P. However, P uptake from the ash was generally less than uptake from equivalent amounts of mineral P, and the calculated relative effectiveness was 44% after 6 weeks of plant growth. In contrast, the P fertiliser value of Fe‐rich sewage sludge after low‐temperature gasification was practically zero. These results suggest that ash from low‐temperature gasification could be developed into alternative P fertilisers; however, as the P bioavailability depends greatly on the feedstock used, a greater emphasis on feedstock composition is required.     

牛瑟氏泰勒虫P33表面蛋白基因的克隆与序列分析

为分析吉林省流行的牛瑟氏泰勒虫基因序列，根据GenBank上发表的牛瑟氏泰勒虫P33表面蛋白基因序列设计合成一对引物，用PCR方法扩增出牛瑟氏泰勒虫的基因片段，并成功地将该基因纯化后克隆到pGEM-TEasy载体上，将经EcoRⅠ酶切鉴定和PCR鉴定为阳性的重组质粒进行测序。结果表明克隆的基因片段长度为868bp，编码283个氨基酸，有2个潜在的糖基化位点。核苷酸同源性分析表明，该基因片段与韩国株（AF521557）、日本株（AB016280）、俄罗斯株（AB016279）的核苷酸序列同源性分别为99．4％、88.0％、88．1％。     

转Bt基因棉新棉33B叶片氮素代谢特征及其化学调控潜力

新棉33B 在开花期间 ,叶片硝酸还原酶活性呈现递减趋势 ,蛋白酶活性和叶蛋白含量呈增加趋势 ,全氮、氨基酸含量与硝酸还原酶活性呈正相关。蕾期至盛花期毒蛋白含量呈马鞍形变化。缩节安系统化控处理使功能叶片硝酸还原酶、蛋白酶的活性、叶片蛋白含量、氨基酸和全氮的含量以及叶片毒蛋白的含量均有提高 ,最终提高单株结铃数和单铃重     

Role of type II innate lymphoid cells in browning of white adipose tissue

Type II innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s) are widely distributed in the blood, intestines, trachea, lung, spleen, liver, animal fat and skin, and involved in the innate immune responses. ILC2s have attracted much attention for its important roles in the conversion of white adipose to beige adipose. Studies have shown that ILC2s are essential for the proliferation and differentiation of adipocyte precursor cells, and they also play a vital role in anti-parasitic infection and allergic inflammation. This review discusses the discovery, differentiation, development, distribution and function of ILC2s, and their relationships with the browning of white adipose tissue for providing valuable references on understanding the pathogenesis, prevention and treatment of obesity and fat metabolism disorders.     

玉米新品种丹玉33号的选育及其特征特性

玉米杂交种丹玉33号（原代号丹123）是丹东农业科学院1996年组配的中熟单交种，1998-2001年参加辽宁省中熟组区域试验及生产试验。该品种高产，抗病，适于辽宁，吉林等地种植。2001年12月通过辽宁省农作物品种审定委员会审定。     

旱直播深度和氮肥施用量对金两优33产量的影响

[目的]探索金两优33的最适播种深度和N肥施用量。[方法]采用裂区设计,研究不同N肥施用量(纯N150.0(CK)、187.5、225.0、262.5 kg/hm2)和不同直播深度(2.0(CK)、4.0、6.0 cm)对金两优33产量的影响。[结果]随着N肥施用量的增加,金两优33的有效穗数、每穗实粒数和实收产量先增加后减少,N肥施用量为225.0 kg/hm2时,有效穗数最多;N肥施用量为187.5 kg/hm2,每穗实粒数最多,实收产量最高。随着播种深度的增加,金两优33的有效穗数、成穗率、千粒重、实收产量均降低,播种深度为2.0 cm(CK)的处理分别比播种深度为4.0、6.0 cm的处理增产20.77%和257.10%。[结论]金两优33的最适播种深度为2.0 cm,最适N肥施用量为187.5 kg/hm2。