Exopolysaccharides(EPS)have attracted attention due to their potential role in intestinal repair and stabilization of gut microorganisms.This study aims to investigate the influences of EPS(GEPS)produced by Pediococcu...Exopolysaccharides(EPS)have attracted attention due to their potential role in intestinal repair and stabilization of gut microorganisms.This study aims to investigate the influences of EPS(GEPS)produced by Pediococcus pentosaceus LL-07 on dextran sodium sulfate(DSS)-induced colitis and to reveal the underlying mechanisms.Results showed that GEPS intervention significantly reduced weight loss and colon length shortening in colitis mice,and suppressed the expression of inflammation-related enzymes(myeloperoxidase(MPO),cyclooxygenase-2(COX-2),and inducible nitric oxide synthase(iNOS)),and pro-inflammatory cytokines(interleukin 6(IL-6),tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α),and IL-1β).The anti-inflammatory factor IL-10,malondialdehyde,and peroxidation stress factors(catalase(CAT),superoxide dismutase(SOD),and glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px)),were increased.The tight junction proteins(Occludin,Claudin-3,and ZO-1)associated with the intestinal barrier were also increased.The gut microbiota was significantly improved,with an increase in the beneficial bacteria(Ligilactobacillus,Lactobacillus,Alloprevotella,etc.)and a decrease in the harmful bacteria(EscherichiaShigella,etc.).In conclusion,GEPS can improve DSS-induced colitis by inhibiting inflammatory responses,maintaining the intestinal barrier,and regulating the balance of the gut microbiota.These results help accelerate the development of GEPS as a new agent for the treatment of colitis.展开更多
Background:Cancer remains one of the leading global health challenges,with lung cancer(LC),breast cancer(BC),and colorectal cancer(CRC)among the most prevalent and deadly malignancies.The intratumoral microbiota(IM),a...Background:Cancer remains one of the leading global health challenges,with lung cancer(LC),breast cancer(BC),and colorectal cancer(CRC)among the most prevalent and deadly malignancies.The intratumoral microbiota(IM),a distinct microbial ecosystem within tumor tissues,has recently emerged as a potential modulator of carcinogenesis,immune responses,and metastatic progression.However,comparative cross-cancer analyses remain limited.Therefore,this study aimed to compare the IM across these cancer types,with particular emphasis on distinguishing metastatic from non-metastatic malignancies,to identify tumor-specific microbial signatures with potential relevance for biomarker discovery,patient stratification,and microbiota-informed therapeutic strategies.Methods:We performed 16S rRNA gene sequencing to profile the IM in formalin-fixed,paraffin-embedded(FFPE)samples from 20 BC patients,20 CRC patients and 15 non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC)patients.Results:BC samples exhibited the highest genus-level richness,whereas CRC samples showed significantly greater overall alpha diversity,consistent with the microbial complexity of the gut environment.NSCLC samples displayed the most balanced microbial distribution,as reflected by the highest Shannon index value.Stratification by metastatic status revealed distinct microbial signatures:16 genera were exclusive to metastatic tumors and 49 to non-metastatic ones.In BC specifically,the class Clostridia and the family Burkholderiaceae were enriched in non-metastatic samples,accompanied by functional shifts in pantothenate and coenzyme A biosynthesis,lysine metabolism,and lipid A pathways.Microbial network analysis further revealed differences in ecological community structure and keystone taxa:Streptococcus spp.predominated as hubs in metastatic tumors,whereas Neisseria spp.were central in non-metastatic networks.Conclusions:Overall,our findings highlight cancer-type and metastasis-specific microbial signatures,supporting a potential role for the IM in tumor progression and offering novel avenues for biomarker discovery and therapeutic targeting.展开更多
Recently,Prevotella spp.,a major genus of gram-negative commensal bacteria in humans,have emerged as a key microbial contributor to host metabolism due to its ability to ferment dietary fibers,produce beneficial short...Recently,Prevotella spp.,a major genus of gram-negative commensal bacteria in humans,have emerged as a key microbial contributor to host metabolism due to its ability to ferment dietary fibers,produce beneficial short-chain fatty acids,and influence immune responses.However,their diversity and functional differences have created challenges for their development and therapeutic use.Recent studies have shown that specific Prevotella species,such as P.copri,P.intestinalis,and P.histicola,can strengthen gut barrier integrity and reduce metabolic imbalances.Notably,Prevotella populations can be increased through high-fiber or herbal-based treatments.Traditional herbal medicines,including fiber-rich decoctions,also demonstrate the potential to boost endogenous Prevotella communities,enhance microbial fermentation,and improve glucose and lipid balance.This perspective examines the context-dependent roles of Prevotella spp.,with emphasis on the functional heterogeneity of key species such as P.copri,suggests a framework for combining herbal modulation with species-level microbiota profiling,and outlines a research plan to explore microbe-herb synergy in treating obesity,type 2 diabetes,and related metabolic disorders.This strategy offers a new,ecology-based approach to complement standard metabolic interventions.展开更多
Achillea species are known for their healing properties since ancient times.There is extensive literature on their pharmacological action due to their bioactive compounds.The present study aimed to investigate the ant...Achillea species are known for their healing properties since ancient times.There is extensive literature on their pharmacological action due to their bioactive compounds.The present study aimed to investigate the antioxidant and antimicrobial effects of hydroalcoholic extracts from the inflorescences and leaves of the species Achillea crithmifolia Waldst.and Kit.,A.grandifolia Friv.and A.millefolium L.The phytochemical profiles of all extracts were evaluated both by NMR spectroscopy and LC-MS analysis,and the results were consistent with the spectrophotometrically determined total phenolic(TP:125.42-191.98 mg/g)and total flavonoid(TF:47.34-180.02 mg/g)contents.All the extracts were tested for their antioxidant activity using DPPH and ABTS•+radical scavenging assay,as well as ferrous ion chelating ability and reducing power tests.All the extracts showed moderate antioxidant activity,compared to the reference substance BHT.Additionally,the antibacterial activity of the extracts was evaluated against major food-borne pathogens,showing moderate antimicrobial effects.展开更多
Ganoderma species are promising sources of bioactive natural products with substantial pharmacological potential and have long been valued in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)for their diverse therapeutic properties.H...Ganoderma species are promising sources of bioactive natural products with substantial pharmacological potential and have long been valued in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)for their diverse therapeutic properties.However,their complex multi-component,multi-target nature presents significant challenges in elucidating pharmacodynamic mechanisms and optimizing clinical applications.Recent advances in network pharmacology(NP)and artificial intelligence(AI)offer innovative strategies to address these challenges.NP integrates compound-target-pathway-disease networks,while AI enhances predictive modeling,target prioritization,and the analysis of large-scale pharmacological data.Together,these approaches facilitate mechanistic interpretation,rational formulation,and personalized use of Ganodermaderived medicines.This review highlights recent progress in applying NP and AI to identify key bioactive constituents and therapeutic pathways of Ganoderma spp.,while also addressing limitations related to data quality,standardization,and clinical translation.By emphasizing the synergy between traditional TCM theory and modern computational technologies,this integrative approach advances natural medicine research and holds promise for strengthening the scientific foundation and global acceptance of Ganoderma-based therapeutics.展开更多
Background:Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis(IPF)is an irreversible,fatal lung dis-ease.Methylophiopogonanone A(MOA),derived from the Chinese medicinal herb Ophiopogon japonicus,has been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory...Background:Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis(IPF)is an irreversible,fatal lung dis-ease.Methylophiopogonanone A(MOA),derived from the Chinese medicinal herb Ophiopogon japonicus,has been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.However,the effects of MOA on pulmonary fibrosis remain unclear.This study aims to evaluate the antifibrotic effect of MOA.Methods:The antifibrotic efficacy of MOA was evaluated in a bleomycin(BLM)-induced pulmonary fibrosis mouse model,using pirfenidone(PFD)as a positive control.Assessments included histopathology,micro-computed tomography(mi-cro-CT),lung function tests,and serum biochemistry.In vitro,RAW 264.7 murine monocyte/macrophage cells were stimulated with BLM,lipopolysaccharide(LPS),interleukin 4(IL-4),recombinant secreted phosphoprotein 1(SPP1)protein,or Spp1 overexpression(OE-spp1)and treated with MOA,PFD,spp1 shRNA(sh-spp1),or the PI3K inhibitor LY294002.Transcriptomics,molecular docking,microscale ther-mophoresis(MST),immunohistochemistry,immunofluorescence,and Western blot were used for mechanistic exploration.Results:MOA administration significantly attenuated BLM-induced lung fibrosis and collagen deposition,improved lung function,and did not induce hepatorenal toxicity.Integrated transcriptomic and bioinformatics analyses identified SPP1 as a key potential target.Molecular docking simulation and MST assays further con-firmed a favorable binding affinity between SPP1 and MOA.MOA potently inhib-ited both M1 and M2 macrophage polarization in vivo and in vitro.Mechanistically,MOA attenuated BLM-induced pulmonary fibrosis by suppressing SPP1-mediated macrophage polarization via inhibition of the PI3K/Akt pathway.Conclusions:This study identifies that MOA is a promising natural compound that al-leviates pulmonary fibrosis by inhibiting SPP1-mediated macrophage polarization via the PI3K/Akt pathway.展开更多
Exopolysaccharides(EPS)are widely used in the food,pharmaceutical,biomaterial and other fields.Lactic acid bacteria(LAB),which are generally regarded as safe,are among the main microbial sources of EPS.In this study,a...Exopolysaccharides(EPS)are widely used in the food,pharmaceutical,biomaterial and other fields.Lactic acid bacteria(LAB),which are generally regarded as safe,are among the main microbial sources of EPS.In this study,an EPS-producing strain,designated Pediococcus acidilactici J1,was isolated and purified from a fruit fermentation broth and identified based on its morphology,API 50 CHL carbohydrate fermentation profile,16S rDNA sequence analysis,and the partial physicochemical properties of the EPS produced by strain J1(J1 EPS).The colonies of strain J1 are round,grayish-white,with smooth surfaces and neatly defined edges.A 1434 bp 16S rDNA gene sequence is obtained and shows the highest similarity to Pediococcus acidilactici 3-161 in homology analysis.The EPS yield of J1 reaches a maximum of 18.63 g·L-1 at 36 h,with a production rate of 0.52 g·L-1·h-1,which is slightly higher than that reported for other strains.In addition,J1 EPS exhibits high water solubility of(98.19±1.62)%,water-holding capacity of(406.52±6.55)%,surface hydrophobicity,good thermal stability and strong emulsifying activity.These results provide a basis for the potential application of Pediococcus acidilactici J1 EPS as a functional biopolymer in the food industry and related fields.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the quantitative assessment efficacy of chest CT combined with serum Vanin-1 and SPP1 in determining the progression stage of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD).Methods:A total of 100...Objective:To investigate the quantitative assessment efficacy of chest CT combined with serum Vanin-1 and SPP1 in determining the progression stage of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD).Methods:A total of 100 COPD subjects from our hospital from January 2020 to December 2023 were included and randomly divided into a healthy control group and an experimental group(50 cases each).The healthy control group underwent slow vital capacity measurement using a spirometer,while the experimental group underwent high-resolution thin-slice CT scans and serum Vanin-1 and SPP1 concentration measurements.Pulmonary function parameters,symptom burden,biomarker concentrations,and imaging characteristics were compared between the two groups.Results:The FEV1/FVC ratio in the experimental group(58.3±7.2)was lower than that in the healthy control group(92.1±4.8);the total CAT score(22.4±3.5)was higher than that in the healthy control group(3.1±1.2);both Vanin-1(18.7±2.3μg/L)and SPP1(25.6±4.1μg/L)levels were higher than those in the healthy control group;LAA%-950(38.7±6.2%)and WA%(68.5±5.3%)were significantly higher than those in the healthy control group(all p<0.001).Conclusion:Chest CT combined with serum Vanin-1 and SPP1 can accurately quantify the pathological progression of COPD,providing a dual basis for clinical staging and individualized intervention.展开更多
Cronobacter spp.has strong resistance to desiccation and high permeability in Enterobacteriaceae,and powdered infant formula(PIF)is one of the main contamination routes.In recent years,the contamination of Cronobacter...Cronobacter spp.has strong resistance to desiccation and high permeability in Enterobacteriaceae,and powdered infant formula(PIF)is one of the main contamination routes.In recent years,the contamination of Cronobacter spp.in PIF incidents occurs from time to time,causing infant serious diseases or death.In this investigation,matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry was used to identify the phenotypes of 35 Cronobacter strains isolated from PIF and its processing environment.Subsequently,the isolates were evaluated for drying and osmotic pressure tolerance.The results showed that the deactivation rate of the strains ranged from 9.01%to 77.57%,and the highest osmotic pressure condition the strains could tolerate was 6 g/100 mL Na Cl.In addition,there was a positive correlation between biofilm formation ability and desiccation resistance.Combined with transcriptomics,Cronobacter spp.could activate biofilm synthesis,produce more trehalose,accumulate betaine and electrolytes to stabilize intracellular structure under the two treatment conditions.A total of 31 and 43 genes were found related to desiccation and permeability resistance,respectively.And some genes(cysM,thuF,ycjO,etc.)were found to be associated with two tolerances for the first time.展开更多
Ethyl carbamate(EC)is a naturally occurring potential carcinogen in fermented foods.Our prior research indicated that BTN2 knockout affected arginine metabolism in Saccharomyces cerevisiae,and the inhibitory effect wa...Ethyl carbamate(EC)is a naturally occurring potential carcinogen in fermented foods.Our prior research indicated that BTN2 knockout affected arginine metabolism in Saccharomyces cerevisiae,and the inhibitory effect was more pronounced in mixed cultures with Pediococcus pentoses(PP).Consequently,in this study,we investigated the potential mechanisms of EC regulation by BTN2 knockout strains in single-and mixed-culture fermentation systems in Huangjiu and determined their fundamental qualities.The findings revealed that the BTN2 knockout strain could reduce the EC content by decreasing the amount of EC precursors and that mixed fermentation with PP could impede the reaction between urea and ethanol,thereby exerting a more favorable EC abatement effect.The BTN2 knockout strain had a positive effect on free amino acids in Huangjiu,thus improving the flavor.Additionally,transcriptome analysis demonstrated that the knockout of BTN2 and the addition of PP affected gene expression levels,paticularly genes associated with transcription factor activity and amino acid transport in S.cerevisiae,which subsquently affected the metabolic pathways during the fermentation process.展开更多
Hippeastrum spp.,renowned as highly sought-after perennial bulbous flowers,have gained increasing popularity in landscape gardening and festive markets due to their unique ornamental value.However,the high cost of bul...Hippeastrum spp.,renowned as highly sought-after perennial bulbous flowers,have gained increasing popularity in landscape gardening and festive markets due to their unique ornamental value.However,the high cost of bulbs and the lack of advanced techniques for regulating bulb development pose significant challenges to their industrialization.This review synthesizes recent progress in the study of Hippeastrum bulb morphology,developmental regulatory mechanisms,and postharvest treatments.It highlights the effects of factors such as light,temperature,nutrients,and phytohormones on bulb growth while also summarizing cultivation techniques and strategies for regulating bulb development.Based on current research,regulating bulb development emerges as a pivotal approach for improving bulb quality,reducing production costs,and enhancing both ornamental and medicinal potential.This review aims to provide a theoretical foundation for advancing the understanding of Hippeastrum bulb development and promoting its industrial-scale production,thereby fostering further research in this field.展开更多
Objective:To evaluate the predictive value of secreted phosphoprotein 1(SPP1)gene expression for postoperative survival in patients with advanced liver cancer undergoing hepatic artery interventional chemoembolization...Objective:To evaluate the predictive value of secreted phosphoprotein 1(SPP1)gene expression for postoperative survival in patients with advanced liver cancer undergoing hepatic artery interventional chemoembolization treatment.Method:Bioinformatics methods,including gene ontology(GO)and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)pathway analysis,were used to identify genes related to survival prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)patients.A retrospective analysis of 115 advanced liver cancer patients treated between January 2016 and October 2017 was conducted.Patients were categorized into SPP1 high-expression(n=89)and low-expression groups(n=26).Additionally,115 healthy individuals served as the control group.The relationship between SPP1 expression and clinical pathological features was analyzed.A 60-month follow-up and logistic regression analysis identified risk factors affecting survival.Results:SPP1 mRNA expression was significantly higher in liver cancer patients compared to healthy controls(P<0.05).SPP1 expression levels were significantly associated with tumor size,Child-Pugh grading,lymph node metastasis,and BCLC staging(P<0.05).High SPP1 expression,along with tumor size,Child-Pugh grading,lymph node metastasis,and BCLC staging,were independent risk factors for survival(P<0.05).The 60-month survival rate was 17.39%,with a median survival of 40 months in the low-expression group versus 18 months in the high-expression group(P<0.05).Conclusion:SPP1 expression is significantly upregulated in advanced liver cancer patients and has predictive value for postoperative survival following hepatic artery chemoembolization treatment.SPP1,combined with clinical indicators such as tumor size,Child-Pugh grading,lymph node metastasis,and BCLC staging,may serve as a prognostic biomarker for interventional treatment outcomes.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32272359)Guizhou Provincial Basic Research Program(Natural Science)(ZK[2023]091)Guizhou Provincial Department of Science and Technology(QKH-FQ[2023]012).
摘要Exopolysaccharides(EPS)have attracted attention due to their potential role in intestinal repair and stabilization of gut microorganisms.This study aims to investigate the influences of EPS(GEPS)produced by Pediococcus pentosaceus LL-07 on dextran sodium sulfate(DSS)-induced colitis and to reveal the underlying mechanisms.Results showed that GEPS intervention significantly reduced weight loss and colon length shortening in colitis mice,and suppressed the expression of inflammation-related enzymes(myeloperoxidase(MPO),cyclooxygenase-2(COX-2),and inducible nitric oxide synthase(iNOS)),and pro-inflammatory cytokines(interleukin 6(IL-6),tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α),and IL-1β).The anti-inflammatory factor IL-10,malondialdehyde,and peroxidation stress factors(catalase(CAT),superoxide dismutase(SOD),and glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px)),were increased.The tight junction proteins(Occludin,Claudin-3,and ZO-1)associated with the intestinal barrier were also increased.The gut microbiota was significantly improved,with an increase in the beneficial bacteria(Ligilactobacillus,Lactobacillus,Alloprevotella,etc.)and a decrease in the harmful bacteria(EscherichiaShigella,etc.).In conclusion,GEPS can improve DSS-induced colitis by inhibiting inflammatory responses,maintaining the intestinal barrier,and regulating the balance of the gut microbiota.These results help accelerate the development of GEPS as a new agent for the treatment of colitis.
基金European Union—NextGenerationEU—National Recovery and Resilience Plan,Mission 4 Component 2—Investment 1.5—THE—Tuscany Health Ecosystem—ECS00000017—CUP B83C22003920001Microbiome-immunity axis:functional food for the inflammation modulating in gastrointestinal diseases“FONZIE”,a project funded by University as a“problem-driven”research projects to be carried out through the establishment of public-private partnerships in the context of the issues of the PNR(ex D.M.737/2021)the initiatives financed by the European Union—Next-Generation EU—CUP B55F21007810001.
摘要Background:Cancer remains one of the leading global health challenges,with lung cancer(LC),breast cancer(BC),and colorectal cancer(CRC)among the most prevalent and deadly malignancies.The intratumoral microbiota(IM),a distinct microbial ecosystem within tumor tissues,has recently emerged as a potential modulator of carcinogenesis,immune responses,and metastatic progression.However,comparative cross-cancer analyses remain limited.Therefore,this study aimed to compare the IM across these cancer types,with particular emphasis on distinguishing metastatic from non-metastatic malignancies,to identify tumor-specific microbial signatures with potential relevance for biomarker discovery,patient stratification,and microbiota-informed therapeutic strategies.Methods:We performed 16S rRNA gene sequencing to profile the IM in formalin-fixed,paraffin-embedded(FFPE)samples from 20 BC patients,20 CRC patients and 15 non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC)patients.Results:BC samples exhibited the highest genus-level richness,whereas CRC samples showed significantly greater overall alpha diversity,consistent with the microbial complexity of the gut environment.NSCLC samples displayed the most balanced microbial distribution,as reflected by the highest Shannon index value.Stratification by metastatic status revealed distinct microbial signatures:16 genera were exclusive to metastatic tumors and 49 to non-metastatic ones.In BC specifically,the class Clostridia and the family Burkholderiaceae were enriched in non-metastatic samples,accompanied by functional shifts in pantothenate and coenzyme A biosynthesis,lysine metabolism,and lipid A pathways.Microbial network analysis further revealed differences in ecological community structure and keystone taxa:Streptococcus spp.predominated as hubs in metastatic tumors,whereas Neisseria spp.were central in non-metastatic networks.Conclusions:Overall,our findings highlight cancer-type and metastasis-specific microbial signatures,supporting a potential role for the IM in tumor progression and offering novel avenues for biomarker discovery and therapeutic targeting.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(2020R1F1A1074155).
摘要Recently,Prevotella spp.,a major genus of gram-negative commensal bacteria in humans,have emerged as a key microbial contributor to host metabolism due to its ability to ferment dietary fibers,produce beneficial short-chain fatty acids,and influence immune responses.However,their diversity and functional differences have created challenges for their development and therapeutic use.Recent studies have shown that specific Prevotella species,such as P.copri,P.intestinalis,and P.histicola,can strengthen gut barrier integrity and reduce metabolic imbalances.Notably,Prevotella populations can be increased through high-fiber or herbal-based treatments.Traditional herbal medicines,including fiber-rich decoctions,also demonstrate the potential to boost endogenous Prevotella communities,enhance microbial fermentation,and improve glucose and lipid balance.This perspective examines the context-dependent roles of Prevotella spp.,with emphasis on the functional heterogeneity of key species such as P.copri,suggests a framework for combining herbal modulation with species-level microbiota profiling,and outlines a research plan to explore microbe-herb synergy in treating obesity,type 2 diabetes,and related metabolic disorders.This strategy offers a new,ecology-based approach to complement standard metabolic interventions.
基金supported by the Serbian Ministry of Education,Science and Technological Development(Agreements No.451-03-136/2025-03/200122 and 451-03-136/2025-03/200378).
摘要Achillea species are known for their healing properties since ancient times.There is extensive literature on their pharmacological action due to their bioactive compounds.The present study aimed to investigate the antioxidant and antimicrobial effects of hydroalcoholic extracts from the inflorescences and leaves of the species Achillea crithmifolia Waldst.and Kit.,A.grandifolia Friv.and A.millefolium L.The phytochemical profiles of all extracts were evaluated both by NMR spectroscopy and LC-MS analysis,and the results were consistent with the spectrophotometrically determined total phenolic(TP:125.42-191.98 mg/g)and total flavonoid(TF:47.34-180.02 mg/g)contents.All the extracts were tested for their antioxidant activity using DPPH and ABTS•+radical scavenging assay,as well as ferrous ion chelating ability and reducing power tests.All the extracts showed moderate antioxidant activity,compared to the reference substance BHT.Additionally,the antibacterial activity of the extracts was evaluated against major food-borne pathogens,showing moderate antimicrobial effects.
基金supported by the project(No.CZ.02.01.01/00/22_008/000463)Materials and technologies for sustainable development within the Jan Amos Komensky Operational Program financed by the European Union and from the state budget of the Czech Republic.
摘要Ganoderma species are promising sources of bioactive natural products with substantial pharmacological potential and have long been valued in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)for their diverse therapeutic properties.However,their complex multi-component,multi-target nature presents significant challenges in elucidating pharmacodynamic mechanisms and optimizing clinical applications.Recent advances in network pharmacology(NP)and artificial intelligence(AI)offer innovative strategies to address these challenges.NP integrates compound-target-pathway-disease networks,while AI enhances predictive modeling,target prioritization,and the analysis of large-scale pharmacological data.Together,these approaches facilitate mechanistic interpretation,rational formulation,and personalized use of Ganodermaderived medicines.This review highlights recent progress in applying NP and AI to identify key bioactive constituents and therapeutic pathways of Ganoderma spp.,while also addressing limitations related to data quality,standardization,and clinical translation.By emphasizing the synergy between traditional TCM theory and modern computational technologies,this integrative approach advances natural medicine research and holds promise for strengthening the scientific foundation and global acceptance of Ganoderma-based therapeutics.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:82473607National Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province,Grant/Award Number:H2024209059Science and Technology Project of Hebei Education Department,Grant/Award Number:QN2025410。
摘要Background:Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis(IPF)is an irreversible,fatal lung dis-ease.Methylophiopogonanone A(MOA),derived from the Chinese medicinal herb Ophiopogon japonicus,has been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.However,the effects of MOA on pulmonary fibrosis remain unclear.This study aims to evaluate the antifibrotic effect of MOA.Methods:The antifibrotic efficacy of MOA was evaluated in a bleomycin(BLM)-induced pulmonary fibrosis mouse model,using pirfenidone(PFD)as a positive control.Assessments included histopathology,micro-computed tomography(mi-cro-CT),lung function tests,and serum biochemistry.In vitro,RAW 264.7 murine monocyte/macrophage cells were stimulated with BLM,lipopolysaccharide(LPS),interleukin 4(IL-4),recombinant secreted phosphoprotein 1(SPP1)protein,or Spp1 overexpression(OE-spp1)and treated with MOA,PFD,spp1 shRNA(sh-spp1),or the PI3K inhibitor LY294002.Transcriptomics,molecular docking,microscale ther-mophoresis(MST),immunohistochemistry,immunofluorescence,and Western blot were used for mechanistic exploration.Results:MOA administration significantly attenuated BLM-induced lung fibrosis and collagen deposition,improved lung function,and did not induce hepatorenal toxicity.Integrated transcriptomic and bioinformatics analyses identified SPP1 as a key potential target.Molecular docking simulation and MST assays further con-firmed a favorable binding affinity between SPP1 and MOA.MOA potently inhib-ited both M1 and M2 macrophage polarization in vivo and in vitro.Mechanistically,MOA attenuated BLM-induced pulmonary fibrosis by suppressing SPP1-mediated macrophage polarization via inhibition of the PI3K/Akt pathway.Conclusions:This study identifies that MOA is a promising natural compound that al-leviates pulmonary fibrosis by inhibiting SPP1-mediated macrophage polarization via the PI3K/Akt pathway.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32072189)the Heilongjiang Province Provincial Colleges and Universities Basic Scientific Research Business Expenses Scientific Rsearch Projects(2024-KYYWF-0127)。
摘要Exopolysaccharides(EPS)are widely used in the food,pharmaceutical,biomaterial and other fields.Lactic acid bacteria(LAB),which are generally regarded as safe,are among the main microbial sources of EPS.In this study,an EPS-producing strain,designated Pediococcus acidilactici J1,was isolated and purified from a fruit fermentation broth and identified based on its morphology,API 50 CHL carbohydrate fermentation profile,16S rDNA sequence analysis,and the partial physicochemical properties of the EPS produced by strain J1(J1 EPS).The colonies of strain J1 are round,grayish-white,with smooth surfaces and neatly defined edges.A 1434 bp 16S rDNA gene sequence is obtained and shows the highest similarity to Pediococcus acidilactici 3-161 in homology analysis.The EPS yield of J1 reaches a maximum of 18.63 g·L-1 at 36 h,with a production rate of 0.52 g·L-1·h-1,which is slightly higher than that reported for other strains.In addition,J1 EPS exhibits high water solubility of(98.19±1.62)%,water-holding capacity of(406.52±6.55)%,surface hydrophobicity,good thermal stability and strong emulsifying activity.These results provide a basis for the potential application of Pediococcus acidilactici J1 EPS as a functional biopolymer in the food industry and related fields.
基金Baoding Science and Technology Plan Project(Project No.:2341ZF214)。
摘要Objective:To investigate the quantitative assessment efficacy of chest CT combined with serum Vanin-1 and SPP1 in determining the progression stage of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD).Methods:A total of 100 COPD subjects from our hospital from January 2020 to December 2023 were included and randomly divided into a healthy control group and an experimental group(50 cases each).The healthy control group underwent slow vital capacity measurement using a spirometer,while the experimental group underwent high-resolution thin-slice CT scans and serum Vanin-1 and SPP1 concentration measurements.Pulmonary function parameters,symptom burden,biomarker concentrations,and imaging characteristics were compared between the two groups.Results:The FEV1/FVC ratio in the experimental group(58.3±7.2)was lower than that in the healthy control group(92.1±4.8);the total CAT score(22.4±3.5)was higher than that in the healthy control group(3.1±1.2);both Vanin-1(18.7±2.3μg/L)and SPP1(25.6±4.1μg/L)levels were higher than those in the healthy control group;LAA%-950(38.7±6.2%)and WA%(68.5±5.3%)were significantly higher than those in the healthy control group(all p<0.001).Conclusion:Chest CT combined with serum Vanin-1 and SPP1 can accurately quantify the pathological progression of COPD,providing a dual basis for clinical staging and individualized intervention.
基金supported by the Joint Funds of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U21A20272)。
摘要Cronobacter spp.has strong resistance to desiccation and high permeability in Enterobacteriaceae,and powdered infant formula(PIF)is one of the main contamination routes.In recent years,the contamination of Cronobacter spp.in PIF incidents occurs from time to time,causing infant serious diseases or death.In this investigation,matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry was used to identify the phenotypes of 35 Cronobacter strains isolated from PIF and its processing environment.Subsequently,the isolates were evaluated for drying and osmotic pressure tolerance.The results showed that the deactivation rate of the strains ranged from 9.01%to 77.57%,and the highest osmotic pressure condition the strains could tolerate was 6 g/100 mL Na Cl.In addition,there was a positive correlation between biofilm formation ability and desiccation resistance.Combined with transcriptomics,Cronobacter spp.could activate biofilm synthesis,produce more trehalose,accumulate betaine and electrolytes to stabilize intracellular structure under the two treatment conditions.A total of 31 and 43 genes were found related to desiccation and permeability resistance,respectively.And some genes(cysM,thuF,ycjO,etc.)were found to be associated with two tolerances for the first time.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32101912)the Science and Technology Program of State Administration for Market Regulation(2022MK163)+1 种基金the Leading the Charge with Open Competition program in Wenzhou(ZNF2023009)the Basic Scientific Research Project of Zhejiang University of Science and Technology(2023JLZD009).
摘要Ethyl carbamate(EC)is a naturally occurring potential carcinogen in fermented foods.Our prior research indicated that BTN2 knockout affected arginine metabolism in Saccharomyces cerevisiae,and the inhibitory effect was more pronounced in mixed cultures with Pediococcus pentoses(PP).Consequently,in this study,we investigated the potential mechanisms of EC regulation by BTN2 knockout strains in single-and mixed-culture fermentation systems in Huangjiu and determined their fundamental qualities.The findings revealed that the BTN2 knockout strain could reduce the EC content by decreasing the amount of EC precursors and that mixed fermentation with PP could impede the reaction between urea and ethanol,thereby exerting a more favorable EC abatement effect.The BTN2 knockout strain had a positive effect on free amino acids in Huangjiu,thus improving the flavor.Additionally,transcriptome analysis demonstrated that the knockout of BTN2 and the addition of PP affected gene expression levels,paticularly genes associated with transcription factor activity and amino acid transport in S.cerevisiae,which subsquently affected the metabolic pathways during the fermentation process.
基金funded by the Shanghai Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program(Grant No.2024-02-08-00-12-F00007)Shanghai Science and Technology Program(Grant No.24N22800600).
摘要Hippeastrum spp.,renowned as highly sought-after perennial bulbous flowers,have gained increasing popularity in landscape gardening and festive markets due to their unique ornamental value.However,the high cost of bulbs and the lack of advanced techniques for regulating bulb development pose significant challenges to their industrialization.This review synthesizes recent progress in the study of Hippeastrum bulb morphology,developmental regulatory mechanisms,and postharvest treatments.It highlights the effects of factors such as light,temperature,nutrients,and phytohormones on bulb growth while also summarizing cultivation techniques and strategies for regulating bulb development.Based on current research,regulating bulb development emerges as a pivotal approach for improving bulb quality,reducing production costs,and enhancing both ornamental and medicinal potential.This review aims to provide a theoretical foundation for advancing the understanding of Hippeastrum bulb development and promoting its industrial-scale production,thereby fostering further research in this field.
基金Medical Research Project of Xi’an Science and Technology Bureau“Molecular Mechanism of miR-1305 Competitive Endogenous circRNA in the Development of Liver Cancer”(Project No.22YXYJ0134)General Project of Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi Provincial Department of Science and Technology“Mechanism Study on the Inhibition of Liver Cancer Invasion and Metastasis by Downregulating METTL3 and Reducing the m6A Modification Level of MMP3 with Honokiol”(Project No.2023-YBSF-631)。
摘要Objective:To evaluate the predictive value of secreted phosphoprotein 1(SPP1)gene expression for postoperative survival in patients with advanced liver cancer undergoing hepatic artery interventional chemoembolization treatment.Method:Bioinformatics methods,including gene ontology(GO)and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)pathway analysis,were used to identify genes related to survival prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)patients.A retrospective analysis of 115 advanced liver cancer patients treated between January 2016 and October 2017 was conducted.Patients were categorized into SPP1 high-expression(n=89)and low-expression groups(n=26).Additionally,115 healthy individuals served as the control group.The relationship between SPP1 expression and clinical pathological features was analyzed.A 60-month follow-up and logistic regression analysis identified risk factors affecting survival.Results:SPP1 mRNA expression was significantly higher in liver cancer patients compared to healthy controls(P<0.05).SPP1 expression levels were significantly associated with tumor size,Child-Pugh grading,lymph node metastasis,and BCLC staging(P<0.05).High SPP1 expression,along with tumor size,Child-Pugh grading,lymph node metastasis,and BCLC staging,were independent risk factors for survival(P<0.05).The 60-month survival rate was 17.39%,with a median survival of 40 months in the low-expression group versus 18 months in the high-expression group(P<0.05).Conclusion:SPP1 expression is significantly upregulated in advanced liver cancer patients and has predictive value for postoperative survival following hepatic artery chemoembolization treatment.SPP1,combined with clinical indicators such as tumor size,Child-Pugh grading,lymph node metastasis,and BCLC staging,may serve as a prognostic biomarker for interventional treatment outcomes.