In situ regeneration is a promising strategy for constructing tissue engineering heart valves(TEHVs).Currently,the decellularized heart valve(DHV)is extensively employed as a TEHV scaffold.Nevertheless,DHV exhibits li...In situ regeneration is a promising strategy for constructing tissue engineering heart valves(TEHVs).Currently,the decellularized heart valve(DHV)is extensively employed as a TEHV scaffold.Nevertheless,DHV exhibits limited blood compatibility and notable difficulties in endothelialization,resulting in thrombosis and graft failure.The red blood cell membrane(RBCM)exhibits excellent biocompatibility and prolonged circulation stability and is extensively applied in the camouflage of nanoparticles for drug delivery;however,there is no report on its application for large-scale modification of decellularized extracellular matrix(ECM).For the first time,we utilized a layer-by-layer assembling strategy to immobilize RBCM on the surface of DHV and construct an innovative TEHV scaffold.Our findings demonstrated that the scaffold significantly improved the hemocompatibility of DHV by effectively preventing plasma protein adsorption,activated platelet adhesion,and erythrocyte aggregation,and induced macrophage polarization toward the M2 phenotype in vitro.Moreover,RBCM modification significantly enhanced the mechanical properties and enzymatic stability of DHV.The rat models of subcutaneous embedding and abdominal aorta implantation showed that the scaffold regulated the polarization of macrophages into the anti-inflammatory and pro-modeling M2 phenotype and promoted endothelialization and ECM remodeling in the early stage without thrombosis and calcification.The novel TEHV exhibits excellent performance and can overcome the limitations of commonly used clinical prostheses.展开更多
Brassinosteroids(BRs)are vital plant steroid hormones involved in numerous aspects of plant life including growth,development,and responses to various stresses.However,the underlying mechanisms of how BR regulates abi...Brassinosteroids(BRs)are vital plant steroid hormones involved in numerous aspects of plant life including growth,development,and responses to various stresses.However,the underlying mechanisms of how BR regulates abiotic stress responses in wheat(Triticum aestivum L.)remain to be elucidated.Here,we find that BR signal core transcription factor BRASSINAZOLE-RESISTANT1(TaBZR1)is significantly up-regulated by salt treatment.Overexpression of Tabzr1-1D(a gain-of-function TaBZR1 mutant protein)improves wheat salt tolerance.Furthermore,we show that TaBZR1 binds directly to the G-box motif in the promoter of ABA biosynthesis gene TaNCED3 to activate its expression and promotes ABA accumulation.Moreover,TaBZR1 associates with the promoters of ROS-scavenging genes TaGPX2 and TaGPX3 to activate their expression.Taken together,our results elucidate that TaBZR1 improves salt-stress tolerance by activating some genes involved in the biosynthesis of ABA and ROS scavenging in wheat,which gives us a new strategy to improve the salt tolerance of wheat.展开更多
Cardiac valve replacement is an effective method to treat valvular heart disease.Artificial valves used routinely in clinic still have defects.In our study,we explored a novel method to modify the performance of Decel...Cardiac valve replacement is an effective method to treat valvular heart disease.Artificial valves used routinely in clinic still have defects.In our study,we explored a novel method to modify the performance of Decellularized Heart Valve(DHV)scaffold.The decellularized porcine aortic valve was prepared using sequential hydrophile and lipophile solubilization method.The sericin was extracted from silk fibroin-deficient silkworm cocoon by lithium bromide method.First,DHV was immersed in sericin solution to produce the sericin–DHV composite scaffold.Then,we modified the DHV by making a Polydopamine(PDA)coating on the DHV first and then binding the sericin.The physical properties and biological compatibility of our composite scaffold were assessed in vitro and in vivo.Sericin were successfully prepared,combined to DHV and improved its biocompatibility.PDA coating further promoted the combination of sericin on DHV and improved the physical properties of scaffolds.The decay rate of our modified valve scaffold was decreased in vivo and it showed good compatibility with blood.In conclusion,our modification improved the physical properties and biocompatibility of the valve scaffold.The combination of PDA and sericin promoted the recellularization of decellularized valves,showing great potential to be a novel artificial valve.展开更多
LncPheDB(https://www.lncphedb.com/)is a systematic resource of genome-wide long non-coding RNAs(lncRNAs)-phenotypes associations for multiple species.It was established to display the genome-wide lncRNA annotations,ta...LncPheDB(https://www.lncphedb.com/)is a systematic resource of genome-wide long non-coding RNAs(lncRNAs)-phenotypes associations for multiple species.It was established to display the genome-wide lncRNA annotations,target genes prediction,variant-trait associations,gene-phenotype correlations,lncRNA-phenotype correlations,and the similar non-coding regions of the queried sequence in multiple species.LncPheDB sorted out a total of 203,391 lncRNA sequences,2000 phenotypes,and 120,271 variants of nine species(Zea mays L.,Gossypium barbadense L.,Triticum aestivum L.,Lycopersicon esculentum Mille,Oryza sativa L.,Hordeum vulgare L.,Sorghum bicolor L.,Glycine max L.,and Cucumis sativus L.).By exploring the relationship between lncRNAs and the genomic position of variants in genome-wide association analysis,a total of 68,862 lncRNAs were found to be related to the diversity of agronomic traits.More importantly,to facilitate the study of the functions of lncRNAs,we analyzed the possible target genes of lncRNAs,constructed a blast tool for performing similar fragmentation studies in all species,linked the pages of phenotypic studies related to lncRNAs that possess similar fragments and constructed their regulatory networks.In addition,LncPheDB also provides a user-friendly interface,a genome visualization platform,and multi-level and multi-modal convenient data search engine.We believe that LncPheDB plays a crucial role in mining lncRNA-related plant data.展开更多
Due to the remarkable adaptability to various environments, rice varieties with diverse flowering times have abeen domesticated or improved from Oryza rufipogon.Detailed knowledge of the genetic factors controlling fl...Due to the remarkable adaptability to various environments, rice varieties with diverse flowering times have abeen domesticated or improved from Oryza rufipogon.Detailed knowledge of the genetic factors controlling flowering time will facilitate understanding the adaptation mechanism in cultivated rice and enable breeders to design appropriate genotypes for distinct preferences. In this study,four genes（Hd1, DTH8, Ghd7 and OsPRR37） in a rice long-day suppression pathway were collected and sequenced in 154, 74,69 and 62 varieties of cultivated rice（Oryza sativa）respectively. Under long-day conditions, varieties with nonfunctional alleles flowered significantly earlier than those with functional alleles. However, the four genes have different genetic effects in the regulation of flowering time： Hd1 and Os PRR37 are major genes that generally regulate rice flowering time for all varieties, while DTH8 and Ghd7 only regulate regional rice varieties. Geographic analysis and network studies suggested that the nonfunctional alleles of these suppression loci with regional adaptability were derived recently and independently. Alleles with regional adaptability should be taken into consideration for genetic improvement. The rich genetic variations in these four genes,which adapt rice to different environments, provide the flexibility needed for breeding rice varieties with diverse flowering times.展开更多
Valvular heart disease is currently a common problem which causes high morbidity and mortality worldwide.Prosthetic valve replacements are widely needed to correct narrowing or backflow through the valvular orifice.Co...Valvular heart disease is currently a common problem which causes high morbidity and mortality worldwide.Prosthetic valve replacements are widely needed to correct narrowing or backflow through the valvular orifice.Compared to mechanical valves and biological valves,tissue-engineered heart valves can be an ideal substitute because they have a low risk of thromboembolism and calcification,and the potential for remodelling,regeneration,and growth.In order to test the performance of these heart valves,various animal models and other models are needed to optimise the structure and function of tissue-engineered heart valves,which may provide a potential mechanism responsible for substantial enhancement in tissue-engineered heart valves.Choosing the appropriate model for evaluating the performance of the tissue-engineered valve is important,as different models have their own advantages and disadvantages.In this review,we summarise the current state-of-the-art animal models,bioreactors,and computational simulation models with the aim of creating more strategies for better development of tissue-engineered heart valves.This review provides an overview of major factors that influence the selection and design of a model for tissue-engineered heart valve.Continued efforts in improving and testing models for valve regeneration remain crucial in basic science and translational researches.Future research should focus on finding the right animal model and developing better in vitro testing systems for tissue-engineered heart valve.展开更多
China is the largest rice-producing country,but the genomic landscape of rice diversity has not yet been clarified.In this study,we re-sequence 1070 rice varieties collected from China(400)and other regions in Asia(67...China is the largest rice-producing country,but the genomic landscape of rice diversity has not yet been clarified.In this study,we re-sequence 1070 rice varieties collected from China(400)and other regions in Asia(670).Among the six major rice groups(aus,indica-I,indica-II,aromatic,temperate japonica,and tropical japonica),almost all Chinese varieties belong to the indica-II or temperate japonica group.Most Chinese indica varieties belong to indica-II,which consists of two subgroups developed during different phases of rice breeding.The genomic segments underlying the differences between these subgroups span36.32 Mb.The Chinese japonica rice varieties fall into the temperate japonica group,consisting of two subgroups based on their geographical distribution.The genomic segments underlying the differences between these subgroups span 27.69 Mb.These differentiated segments in the Chinese indica varieties span 45 genes with nonsynonymous mutations that are closely related to variations in plant height and grain width.Fifty-four genes with nonsynonymous mutations are associated with the differences in heading date between the two Chinese japonica subgroups.These findings provide new insights into rice diversity in China that will facilitate the molecular breeding.展开更多
Epigenetics has been becoming a hot topic in recent years.It can be mechanisms that regulate gene expression without changing DNA base sequence.In plants epigenetic regulation has been implicated to be a very importan...Epigenetics has been becoming a hot topic in recent years.It can be mechanisms that regulate gene expression without changing DNA base sequence.In plants epigenetic regulation has been implicated to be a very important phenomenon and mechanism for the regulation of responses to environmental stresses.Environmental signals induce various epigenetic modifications in the genome,and these epigenetic modifications might likely be inherited to the next generation that behaves with enhanced ability to tolerate stresses.This review highlights recent advances in the study of epigenetics in plant stress responses.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFA1101900 and 2023YFB3810100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82270381 and 81930052)the Major Science and Technology Special Plan Project of Yunnan Province(202302AA310045).
文摘In situ regeneration is a promising strategy for constructing tissue engineering heart valves(TEHVs).Currently,the decellularized heart valve(DHV)is extensively employed as a TEHV scaffold.Nevertheless,DHV exhibits limited blood compatibility and notable difficulties in endothelialization,resulting in thrombosis and graft failure.The red blood cell membrane(RBCM)exhibits excellent biocompatibility and prolonged circulation stability and is extensively applied in the camouflage of nanoparticles for drug delivery;however,there is no report on its application for large-scale modification of decellularized extracellular matrix(ECM).For the first time,we utilized a layer-by-layer assembling strategy to immobilize RBCM on the surface of DHV and construct an innovative TEHV scaffold.Our findings demonstrated that the scaffold significantly improved the hemocompatibility of DHV by effectively preventing plasma protein adsorption,activated platelet adhesion,and erythrocyte aggregation,and induced macrophage polarization toward the M2 phenotype in vitro.Moreover,RBCM modification significantly enhanced the mechanical properties and enzymatic stability of DHV.The rat models of subcutaneous embedding and abdominal aorta implantation showed that the scaffold regulated the polarization of macrophages into the anti-inflammatory and pro-modeling M2 phenotype and promoted endothelialization and ECM remodeling in the early stage without thrombosis and calcification.The novel TEHV exhibits excellent performance and can overcome the limitations of commonly used clinical prostheses.
基金supported by the Hainan Yazhou Bay Seed Laboratory(B21HJ0215)an open project of the State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Adaptation and Improvement at Henan University(2021KF03)+1 种基金the Central Public-interest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund(S2022ZD02)Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program of CAAS.
文摘Brassinosteroids(BRs)are vital plant steroid hormones involved in numerous aspects of plant life including growth,development,and responses to various stresses.However,the underlying mechanisms of how BR regulates abiotic stress responses in wheat(Triticum aestivum L.)remain to be elucidated.Here,we find that BR signal core transcription factor BRASSINAZOLE-RESISTANT1(TaBZR1)is significantly up-regulated by salt treatment.Overexpression of Tabzr1-1D(a gain-of-function TaBZR1 mutant protein)improves wheat salt tolerance.Furthermore,we show that TaBZR1 binds directly to the G-box motif in the promoter of ABA biosynthesis gene TaNCED3 to activate its expression and promotes ABA accumulation.Moreover,TaBZR1 associates with the promoters of ROS-scavenging genes TaGPX2 and TaGPX3 to activate their expression.Taken together,our results elucidate that TaBZR1 improves salt-stress tolerance by activating some genes involved in the biosynthesis of ABA and ROS scavenging in wheat,which gives us a new strategy to improve the salt tolerance of wheat.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China Stem Cell and Translational Research(2016YFA0101103)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant numbers 81930052,81901904,82000367,82001701).
文摘Cardiac valve replacement is an effective method to treat valvular heart disease.Artificial valves used routinely in clinic still have defects.In our study,we explored a novel method to modify the performance of Decellularized Heart Valve(DHV)scaffold.The decellularized porcine aortic valve was prepared using sequential hydrophile and lipophile solubilization method.The sericin was extracted from silk fibroin-deficient silkworm cocoon by lithium bromide method.First,DHV was immersed in sericin solution to produce the sericin–DHV composite scaffold.Then,we modified the DHV by making a Polydopamine(PDA)coating on the DHV first and then binding the sericin.The physical properties and biological compatibility of our composite scaffold were assessed in vitro and in vivo.Sericin were successfully prepared,combined to DHV and improved its biocompatibility.PDA coating further promoted the combination of sericin on DHV and improved the physical properties of scaffolds.The decay rate of our modified valve scaffold was decreased in vivo and it showed good compatibility with blood.In conclusion,our modification improved the physical properties and biocompatibility of the valve scaffold.The combination of PDA and sericin promoted the recellularization of decellularized valves,showing great potential to be a novel artificial valve.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFD1200101 to Z.X.M.)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31670211 and 31970237 to Z.X.M.)+1 种基金Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City(SKJC-2020–02-001 to Z.X.M.)the Central Public-interest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund(S2021ZD01 to Z.X.M.).
文摘LncPheDB(https://www.lncphedb.com/)is a systematic resource of genome-wide long non-coding RNAs(lncRNAs)-phenotypes associations for multiple species.It was established to display the genome-wide lncRNA annotations,target genes prediction,variant-trait associations,gene-phenotype correlations,lncRNA-phenotype correlations,and the similar non-coding regions of the queried sequence in multiple species.LncPheDB sorted out a total of 203,391 lncRNA sequences,2000 phenotypes,and 120,271 variants of nine species(Zea mays L.,Gossypium barbadense L.,Triticum aestivum L.,Lycopersicon esculentum Mille,Oryza sativa L.,Hordeum vulgare L.,Sorghum bicolor L.,Glycine max L.,and Cucumis sativus L.).By exploring the relationship between lncRNAs and the genomic position of variants in genome-wide association analysis,a total of 68,862 lncRNAs were found to be related to the diversity of agronomic traits.More importantly,to facilitate the study of the functions of lncRNAs,we analyzed the possible target genes of lncRNAs,constructed a blast tool for performing similar fragmentation studies in all species,linked the pages of phenotypic studies related to lncRNAs that possess similar fragments and constructed their regulatory networks.In addition,LncPheDB also provides a user-friendly interface,a genome visualization platform,and multi-level and multi-modal convenient data search engine.We believe that LncPheDB plays a crucial role in mining lncRNA-related plant data.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31300276 for XMZ)
文摘Due to the remarkable adaptability to various environments, rice varieties with diverse flowering times have abeen domesticated or improved from Oryza rufipogon.Detailed knowledge of the genetic factors controlling flowering time will facilitate understanding the adaptation mechanism in cultivated rice and enable breeders to design appropriate genotypes for distinct preferences. In this study,four genes（Hd1, DTH8, Ghd7 and OsPRR37） in a rice long-day suppression pathway were collected and sequenced in 154, 74,69 and 62 varieties of cultivated rice（Oryza sativa）respectively. Under long-day conditions, varieties with nonfunctional alleles flowered significantly earlier than those with functional alleles. However, the four genes have different genetic effects in the regulation of flowering time： Hd1 and Os PRR37 are major genes that generally regulate rice flowering time for all varieties, while DTH8 and Ghd7 only regulate regional rice varieties. Geographic analysis and network studies suggested that the nonfunctional alleles of these suppression loci with regional adaptability were derived recently and independently. Alleles with regional adaptability should be taken into consideration for genetic improvement. The rich genetic variations in these four genes,which adapt rice to different environments, provide the flexibility needed for breeding rice varieties with diverse flowering times.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81900351)National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2018YFA0108700)Health Commission of Hubei Province Scientific Research Project of China(No.WJ2019Q034).
文摘Valvular heart disease is currently a common problem which causes high morbidity and mortality worldwide.Prosthetic valve replacements are widely needed to correct narrowing or backflow through the valvular orifice.Compared to mechanical valves and biological valves,tissue-engineered heart valves can be an ideal substitute because they have a low risk of thromboembolism and calcification,and the potential for remodelling,regeneration,and growth.In order to test the performance of these heart valves,various animal models and other models are needed to optimise the structure and function of tissue-engineered heart valves,which may provide a potential mechanism responsible for substantial enhancement in tissue-engineered heart valves.Choosing the appropriate model for evaluating the performance of the tissue-engineered valve is important,as different models have their own advantages and disadvantages.In this review,we summarise the current state-of-the-art animal models,bioreactors,and computational simulation models with the aim of creating more strategies for better development of tissue-engineered heart valves.This review provides an overview of major factors that influence the selection and design of a model for tissue-engineered heart valve.Continued efforts in improving and testing models for valve regeneration remain crucial in basic science and translational researches.Future research should focus on finding the right animal model and developing better in vitro testing systems for tissue-engineered heart valve.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFD0100301 to Z.X.M.)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31670211 and31970237 to Z.X.M.)+3 种基金Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City(SKJC-2020-02-001 to Z.X.M.)the Central Public-interest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund(S2021ZD01 to Z.X.M.)the Major Incubation Project of Shenyang Normal University(ZD20210 to P.H.B.)the Hundred Talent Program of Shenyang Normal University(SSDBRJH2002012 to P.H.B.)。
文摘China is the largest rice-producing country,but the genomic landscape of rice diversity has not yet been clarified.In this study,we re-sequence 1070 rice varieties collected from China(400)and other regions in Asia(670).Among the six major rice groups(aus,indica-I,indica-II,aromatic,temperate japonica,and tropical japonica),almost all Chinese varieties belong to the indica-II or temperate japonica group.Most Chinese indica varieties belong to indica-II,which consists of two subgroups developed during different phases of rice breeding.The genomic segments underlying the differences between these subgroups span36.32 Mb.The Chinese japonica rice varieties fall into the temperate japonica group,consisting of two subgroups based on their geographical distribution.The genomic segments underlying the differences between these subgroups span 27.69 Mb.These differentiated segments in the Chinese indica varieties span 45 genes with nonsynonymous mutations that are closely related to variations in plant height and grain width.Fifty-four genes with nonsynonymous mutations are associated with the differences in heading date between the two Chinese japonica subgroups.These findings provide new insights into rice diversity in China that will facilitate the molecular breeding.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(Grant no.2009CB941500)by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant no.30770207)partially by the State Key Laboratory of Crop Biology,Shandong Agricultrual University(No.2010KF01).
文摘Epigenetics has been becoming a hot topic in recent years.It can be mechanisms that regulate gene expression without changing DNA base sequence.In plants epigenetic regulation has been implicated to be a very important phenomenon and mechanism for the regulation of responses to environmental stresses.Environmental signals induce various epigenetic modifications in the genome,and these epigenetic modifications might likely be inherited to the next generation that behaves with enhanced ability to tolerate stresses.This review highlights recent advances in the study of epigenetics in plant stress responses.
