Dehydroascorbate reductase (DHAR) plays a critical role in the ascorbate-glutathione recycling reaction for most higher plants. To date, studies on DHAR in higher plants have focused largely on Arabidopsis and agric...Dehydroascorbate reductase (DHAR) plays a critical role in the ascorbate-glutathione recycling reaction for most higher plants. To date, studies on DHAR in higher plants have focused largely on Arabidopsis and agricultural plants, and there is virtually no information on the molecular characteristics of DHAR in gymnosperms. The present study reports the cloning and characteristics of a DHAR (PbDHAR) from a pine, Pinus bungeana Zucc. ex Endl. The PbDHAR gene encodes a protein of 215 amino acid residues with a calculated molecular mass of 24.26 kDa. The predicted 3-D structure of PbDHAR showed a typical glutathione S-transferase fold. Reverse transcripUon-polymerase chain reaction revealed that the PbDHAR was a constitutive expression gene in P. bungeana. The expression level of PbDHAR mRNA in P. bungeana seedlings did not show significant change under high temperature stress. The recombinant PbDHAR was overexpressed in Escherichia coil following purification with affinity chromatography. The recombinant PbDHAR exhibited enzymatic activity (19.84 i.mnol/min per mg) and high affinity (a Krn of 0.08 mM) towards the substrates dehydroascorbate (DHA). Moreover, the recombinant PbDHAR was a thermostable enzyme, and retained 77% of its initial activity at 55℃. The present study is the first to provide a detailed molecular characterization of the DHAR in P. bungeana.展开更多
The quality of wheat-based products is significantly influenced by the structure and properties of gluten,and these are affected by various endogenous enzymes.However,the specific mechanisms of these enzymes,such as s...The quality of wheat-based products is significantly influenced by the structure and properties of gluten,and these are affected by various endogenous enzymes.However,the specific mechanisms of these enzymes,such as sulfhydryl oxidase,protein disulfide isomerase,ascorbate oxidase,and dehydroascorbate reductase have not been well studied.The role of these enzymes in enhancing gluten network formation and dough properties is not yet fully understood.This review examines the types,structures,and mechanisms of these key enzymes,with a focus on their roles in promoting disulfide bond formation and improving dough rheology and bread quality.By elucidating the mechanisms through which these enzymes directly or indirectly influence the structure,function,and physicochemical properties of gluten proteins,this review provides critical insights that advance understanding of gluten crosslinking and lay the groundwork for practical strategies to enhance the quality and safety of wheat-based products in food processing.展开更多
Oncogenic microRNAs are essential components in regulating the gene expression of cancer cells. Especially miR21, which is a major player involved of tumor initiation, progression, invasion and metastasis in several c...Oncogenic microRNAs are essential components in regulating the gene expression of cancer cells. Especially miR21, which is a major player involved of tumor initiation, progression, invasion and metastasis in several cancers. The delivery of anti-miR21 sequences has significant potential for cancer treatment. Nevertheless, since anti-miR21 sequences are extremely unstable and they need to obtain certain concentration to function, it is intensely difficult to build an effective delivery system for them.The purpose of this work is to construct a self-assembled glutathione(GSH)-responsive system with tumor accumulation capacity for effective anti-miR21 delivery and cancer therapy. A novel drug delivery nanosphere carrying millions of anti-miR21 sequences was developed through the rolling circle transcription(RCT) method. GSH-responsive cationic polymer polyethyleneimine(pOEI) was synthesized to protect the nanosphere from degradation by Dicer or other RNase in normal cells and optimize the pompon-like nanoparticle to suitable size. Dehydroascorbic acid(DHA), a targeting molecule, which is a substrate of glucose transporter 1(GLUT 1) and highly expressed on malignant tumor cells, was connected to pOEI through PEG, and then the polymer was used for contracting a RNA nanospheres into nanopompons. The anti-miR21 nanopompons showed its potential for effective cancer therapy.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (30800873)the State Key Basic Research and Development Plan of China(2009CB119104)
摘要Dehydroascorbate reductase (DHAR) plays a critical role in the ascorbate-glutathione recycling reaction for most higher plants. To date, studies on DHAR in higher plants have focused largely on Arabidopsis and agricultural plants, and there is virtually no information on the molecular characteristics of DHAR in gymnosperms. The present study reports the cloning and characteristics of a DHAR (PbDHAR) from a pine, Pinus bungeana Zucc. ex Endl. The PbDHAR gene encodes a protein of 215 amino acid residues with a calculated molecular mass of 24.26 kDa. The predicted 3-D structure of PbDHAR showed a typical glutathione S-transferase fold. Reverse transcripUon-polymerase chain reaction revealed that the PbDHAR was a constitutive expression gene in P. bungeana. The expression level of PbDHAR mRNA in P. bungeana seedlings did not show significant change under high temperature stress. The recombinant PbDHAR was overexpressed in Escherichia coil following purification with affinity chromatography. The recombinant PbDHAR exhibited enzymatic activity (19.84 i.mnol/min per mg) and high affinity (a Krn of 0.08 mM) towards the substrates dehydroascorbate (DHA). Moreover, the recombinant PbDHAR was a thermostable enzyme, and retained 77% of its initial activity at 55℃. The present study is the first to provide a detailed molecular characterization of the DHAR in P. bungeana.
基金supported by the Joint Fund of Science and Technology Research and Development Plan of Henan Province in 2022(225200810110)Scientific and Collaborative Innovation Special Project of Zhengzhou,Henan Province(21ZZXTCX03)+2 种基金Youth teachers in colleges and universities of Henan province fund(2023GGJS061)Special Funds to Subsidize Scientific Research Projects in Zhengzhou R&D(22ZZRDZX34)the open project program of the National Engineering Research Center of Wheat and Corn Further Processing,Henan University of Technology(NL2022016).
摘要The quality of wheat-based products is significantly influenced by the structure and properties of gluten,and these are affected by various endogenous enzymes.However,the specific mechanisms of these enzymes,such as sulfhydryl oxidase,protein disulfide isomerase,ascorbate oxidase,and dehydroascorbate reductase have not been well studied.The role of these enzymes in enhancing gluten network formation and dough properties is not yet fully understood.This review examines the types,structures,and mechanisms of these key enzymes,with a focus on their roles in promoting disulfide bond formation and improving dough rheology and bread quality.By elucidating the mechanisms through which these enzymes directly or indirectly influence the structure,function,and physicochemical properties of gluten proteins,this review provides critical insights that advance understanding of gluten crosslinking and lay the groundwork for practical strategies to enhance the quality and safety of wheat-based products in food processing.
基金supported by the grants from National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(81425023,China)Program of Shanghai Academic Research Leader(18XD1400500,China)
摘要Oncogenic microRNAs are essential components in regulating the gene expression of cancer cells. Especially miR21, which is a major player involved of tumor initiation, progression, invasion and metastasis in several cancers. The delivery of anti-miR21 sequences has significant potential for cancer treatment. Nevertheless, since anti-miR21 sequences are extremely unstable and they need to obtain certain concentration to function, it is intensely difficult to build an effective delivery system for them.The purpose of this work is to construct a self-assembled glutathione(GSH)-responsive system with tumor accumulation capacity for effective anti-miR21 delivery and cancer therapy. A novel drug delivery nanosphere carrying millions of anti-miR21 sequences was developed through the rolling circle transcription(RCT) method. GSH-responsive cationic polymer polyethyleneimine(pOEI) was synthesized to protect the nanosphere from degradation by Dicer or other RNase in normal cells and optimize the pompon-like nanoparticle to suitable size. Dehydroascorbic acid(DHA), a targeting molecule, which is a substrate of glucose transporter 1(GLUT 1) and highly expressed on malignant tumor cells, was connected to pOEI through PEG, and then the polymer was used for contracting a RNA nanospheres into nanopompons. The anti-miR21 nanopompons showed its potential for effective cancer therapy.