Previous research reported litchi thaumatin-like protein(LcTLP)could lead to inflammation,which is a factor causing the adverse reactions after excessive intake of litchi.As a main amino acid in litchi pulp,γ-aminobu...Previous research reported litchi thaumatin-like protein(LcTLP)could lead to inflammation,which is a factor causing the adverse reactions after excessive intake of litchi.As a main amino acid in litchi pulp,γ-aminobutyric acid(GABA)was found with anti-inflammatory effect.Therefore,this study aimed to investigate the effects of GABA on LcTLP-induced inflammation through RAW264.7 macrophages and C57BL mice models.In vitro study showed GABA could effectively regulate the level of inflammatory cytokines(interleukin(IL)-1β,IL-6,IL-10,and prostaglandin E2)and Ca2+in cells,and inhibit the phosphorylation of p65,IκB,p38,c-Jun N-terminal kinase(JNK)and extracellular signal-regulated kinase(ERK).These results indicate GABA alleviated inflammation through nuclear factor-κB and mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway signaling pathways.In vivo experiment was performed to verify the anti-inflammatory effect of GABA,and the results demonstrated that GABA reduced the inflammation and oxidative stress in the liver of LcTLP-treated mice,as it down-regulated the pro-inflammatory cytokines,malondialdehyde,aspartate transferase,and alanine transaminase.The relative expression of phosphorylated p38,JNK and ERK in mice liver with GABA treatment were reduced to 65%,39%and 80%of the control group,respectively.Furthermore,GABA treatment enriched probiotic bacteria and decreased pathogenic bacteria in mice gut,which reveals GABA could effectively reduce the translocation of gut microbiota.展开更多
Puccinia triticina(Pt), as the causal agent of wheat leaf rust, employs a plethora of effector proteins to modulate wheat immunity for successful colonization. Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying Pt effe...Puccinia triticina(Pt), as the causal agent of wheat leaf rust, employs a plethora of effector proteins to modulate wheat immunity for successful colonization. Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying Pt effector-mediated wheat susceptibility remains largely unexplored. In this study, an effector Pt_21 was identified to interact with the apoplast-localized wheat thaumatin-like protein TaTLP1 using a yeast two-hybrid assay and the Pt_21-TaTLP1 interaction was characterized. The interaction between Pt_21 and TaTLP1 was validated by in vivo co-immunoprecipitation assay. A TaTLP1 variant,TaTLP1C71A, that was identified by the site-directed mutagenesis failed to interact with Pt_21. Pt_21was able to suppress Bax-mediated cell death in leaves of Nicotiana benthamiana and inhibit TaTLP1-mediated antifungal activity. Furthermore, infiltration of recombinant protein Pt_21 into leaves of transgenic wheat line overexpressing TaTLP1 enhanced the disease development of leaf rust compared to that in wild-type leaves. These findings demonstrate that Pt_21 suppresses host defense response by directly targeting wheat TaTLP1 and inhibiting its antifungal activity, which broadens our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying Pt effector-mediated susceptibility in wheat.展开更多
Genes encoding thaumatin-like protein(TLPs) are frequently found in fungal genomes.However, information on TLP genes in Polyporus umbellatus is still limited. In this study, three TLP genes were cloned from P. umbella...Genes encoding thaumatin-like protein(TLPs) are frequently found in fungal genomes.However, information on TLP genes in Polyporus umbellatus is still limited. In this study, three TLP genes were cloned from P. umbellatus. The full-length coding sequence of PuTLP1, PuTLP2 and PuTLP3 were 768, 759 and 561 bp long, respectively, encoding for 256, 253 and 187 amino acids. Phylogenetic trees showed that P. umbellatus PuTLP1, PuTLP2 and PuTLP3 were clustered with sequences from Gloeophyllum trabeum, Trametes versicolor and Stereum hirsutum, respectively. The expression patterns of the three TLP genes were higher in P. umbellatus with Armillaria mellea infection than in the sclerotia without A. mellea. Furthermore, over-expression of three PuTLPs were carried out in Escherichia coli BL21(DE3) strain, and high quality proteins were obtained using Ni-NTA resin that can be used for preparation of specific antibodies. These results suggest that PuTLP1, PuTLP2 and PuTLP3 in P. umbellatus may be involved in the defense response to A. mellea infections.展开更多
Thaumatin-like proteins (TLPs) play potential roles in plant resistance to various diseases. Identifying TLPs is neces-sary to determine their function and apply them to plant disease resistance. However, limited info...Thaumatin-like proteins (TLPs) play potential roles in plant resistance to various diseases. Identifying TLPs is neces-sary to determine their function and apply them to plant disease resistance. However, limited information is available about TLP-family genes in wheat, especially regarding their responses to Fusarium species, which cause Fusarium head blight in wheat. In this study, we conducted a comprehensive genome-wide survey of TLP genes in wheat and identified 129 TLP genes in the wheat genome, which were unevenly distributed on 21 wheat chromosomes, with 5A containing the highest number. Phylogenetic analysis showed that these 129 wheat TLP genes together with 24 Arabidopsis TLPs were classified into 7 groups based on the protein sequences. We systematically analyzed the genes in terms of their sequence characterization, chromosomal locations, exon-intron distribution, duplication (tandem and segmental) events and expression profiles in response to Fusarium infection. Furthermore, we analyzed differen-tially expressed TLP genes based on publicly available RNA-seq data obtained from a resistant near isogenic wheat line at different time points after Fusarium graminearum inoculation. Then, the expression of 9 differentially expressed TLP genes was confirmed by real-time PCR, and these 9 genes were all upregulated in the resistant Sumai 3 variety, which was generally consistent with the RNA-seq data. Our results provide a basis for selecting candidate wheat TLP genes for further studies to determine the biological functions of the TLP genes in wheat.展开更多
基金supported by China Agriculture Research System of MOF and MARA(CARS-32)the Guangzhou Wanglaoji Lychee Industry Research Project(5100-H220577)+2 种基金the Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangzhou City of China(202103000054)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32202022)the Dongguan Key R&D Programme(2022120030008).
文摘Previous research reported litchi thaumatin-like protein(LcTLP)could lead to inflammation,which is a factor causing the adverse reactions after excessive intake of litchi.As a main amino acid in litchi pulp,γ-aminobutyric acid(GABA)was found with anti-inflammatory effect.Therefore,this study aimed to investigate the effects of GABA on LcTLP-induced inflammation through RAW264.7 macrophages and C57BL mice models.In vitro study showed GABA could effectively regulate the level of inflammatory cytokines(interleukin(IL)-1β,IL-6,IL-10,and prostaglandin E2)and Ca2+in cells,and inhibit the phosphorylation of p65,IκB,p38,c-Jun N-terminal kinase(JNK)and extracellular signal-regulated kinase(ERK).These results indicate GABA alleviated inflammation through nuclear factor-κB and mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway signaling pathways.In vivo experiment was performed to verify the anti-inflammatory effect of GABA,and the results demonstrated that GABA reduced the inflammation and oxidative stress in the liver of LcTLP-treated mice,as it down-regulated the pro-inflammatory cytokines,malondialdehyde,aspartate transferase,and alanine transaminase.The relative expression of phosphorylated p38,JNK and ERK in mice liver with GABA treatment were reduced to 65%,39%and 80%of the control group,respectively.Furthermore,GABA treatment enriched probiotic bacteria and decreased pathogenic bacteria in mice gut,which reveals GABA could effectively reduce the translocation of gut microbiota.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (32172384 and 31501623)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei (C2020204028)+1 种基金the Key Research and Development Project of Hebei Province (20326505D)the “Hundred Talents Program” for the Introduction of High-level Overseas Talents in Hebei Province (E2020100004)。
文摘Puccinia triticina(Pt), as the causal agent of wheat leaf rust, employs a plethora of effector proteins to modulate wheat immunity for successful colonization. Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying Pt effector-mediated wheat susceptibility remains largely unexplored. In this study, an effector Pt_21 was identified to interact with the apoplast-localized wheat thaumatin-like protein TaTLP1 using a yeast two-hybrid assay and the Pt_21-TaTLP1 interaction was characterized. The interaction between Pt_21 and TaTLP1 was validated by in vivo co-immunoprecipitation assay. A TaTLP1 variant,TaTLP1C71A, that was identified by the site-directed mutagenesis failed to interact with Pt_21. Pt_21was able to suppress Bax-mediated cell death in leaves of Nicotiana benthamiana and inhibit TaTLP1-mediated antifungal activity. Furthermore, infiltration of recombinant protein Pt_21 into leaves of transgenic wheat line overexpressing TaTLP1 enhanced the disease development of leaf rust compared to that in wild-type leaves. These findings demonstrate that Pt_21 suppresses host defense response by directly targeting wheat TaTLP1 and inhibiting its antifungal activity, which broadens our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying Pt effector-mediated susceptibility in wheat.
基金supported by grants of Coal Base Key Scientific and Technology Project of Shanxi Province "Research and Demonstration of High Efficient Carbon Cycle in Edible Fungi" (No.FT2014-03)Evaluation of Germplasm Resources of Chinese Medicinal Herbs in Hebei Mountain Area and Demonstration of Imitation Wild Cultivation Technology(No.16232503D-X-2)Special Program for Applied Research on Super Computation of the NSFC-Guangdong Joint Fund(the second phase)
文摘Genes encoding thaumatin-like protein(TLPs) are frequently found in fungal genomes.However, information on TLP genes in Polyporus umbellatus is still limited. In this study, three TLP genes were cloned from P. umbellatus. The full-length coding sequence of PuTLP1, PuTLP2 and PuTLP3 were 768, 759 and 561 bp long, respectively, encoding for 256, 253 and 187 amino acids. Phylogenetic trees showed that P. umbellatus PuTLP1, PuTLP2 and PuTLP3 were clustered with sequences from Gloeophyllum trabeum, Trametes versicolor and Stereum hirsutum, respectively. The expression patterns of the three TLP genes were higher in P. umbellatus with Armillaria mellea infection than in the sclerotia without A. mellea. Furthermore, over-expression of three PuTLPs were carried out in Escherichia coli BL21(DE3) strain, and high quality proteins were obtained using Ni-NTA resin that can be used for preparation of specific antibodies. These results suggest that PuTLP1, PuTLP2 and PuTLP3 in P. umbellatus may be involved in the defense response to A. mellea infections.
基金supported partially by the National Key Project for the Research and Development of China(2017YFE0126700)Jiangsu Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Fund(CX(21)3109)Jiangsu seed Industry Revitalization Project(JBGS(2021)052).
文摘Thaumatin-like proteins (TLPs) play potential roles in plant resistance to various diseases. Identifying TLPs is neces-sary to determine their function and apply them to plant disease resistance. However, limited information is available about TLP-family genes in wheat, especially regarding their responses to Fusarium species, which cause Fusarium head blight in wheat. In this study, we conducted a comprehensive genome-wide survey of TLP genes in wheat and identified 129 TLP genes in the wheat genome, which were unevenly distributed on 21 wheat chromosomes, with 5A containing the highest number. Phylogenetic analysis showed that these 129 wheat TLP genes together with 24 Arabidopsis TLPs were classified into 7 groups based on the protein sequences. We systematically analyzed the genes in terms of their sequence characterization, chromosomal locations, exon-intron distribution, duplication (tandem and segmental) events and expression profiles in response to Fusarium infection. Furthermore, we analyzed differen-tially expressed TLP genes based on publicly available RNA-seq data obtained from a resistant near isogenic wheat line at different time points after Fusarium graminearum inoculation. Then, the expression of 9 differentially expressed TLP genes was confirmed by real-time PCR, and these 9 genes were all upregulated in the resistant Sumai 3 variety, which was generally consistent with the RNA-seq data. Our results provide a basis for selecting candidate wheat TLP genes for further studies to determine the biological functions of the TLP genes in wheat.
