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- Basso, Marcos Fernando, et al.
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Overexpression of a soybean Globin (GmGlb1-1) gene reduces plant susceptibility to Meloidogyne incognita
- 2022
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Ingår i: Planta. - : SPRINGER. - 0032-0935 .- 1432-2048. ; 256:4
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Non-symbiotic globin class #1 (Glb1) genes are expressed in different plant organs, have a high affinity for oxygen, and are related to nitric oxide (NO) turnover. Previous studies showed that soybean Glb1 genes are upregulated in soybean plants under flooding conditions. Herein, the GmGlb1-1 gene was identified in soybean as being upregulated in the nematode-resistant genotype PI595099 compared to the nematode-susceptible cultivar BRS133 during plant parasitism by Meloidogyne incognita. The Arabidopsis thaliana and Nicotiana tabacum transgenic lines overexpressing the GmGlb1-1 gene showed reduced susceptibility to M. incognita. Consistently, gall morphology data indicated that pJ2 nematodes that infected the transgenic lines showed developmental alterations and delayed parasitism progress. Although no significant changes in biomass and seed yield were detected, the transgenic lines showed an elongated, etiolation-like growth under well-irrigation, and also developed more axillary roots under flooding conditions. In addition, transgenic lines showed upregulation of some important genes involved in plant defense response to oxidative stress. In agreement, higher hydrogen peroxide accumulation and reduced activity of reactive oxygen species (ROS) detoxification enzymes were also observed in these transgenic lines. Thus, based on our data and previous studies, it was hypothesized that constitutive overexpression of the GmGlb1-1 gene can interfere in the dynamics of ROS production and NO scavenging, enhancing the acquired systemic acclimation to biotic and abiotic stresses, and improving the cellular homeostasis. Therefore, these collective data suggest that ectopic or nematode-induced overexpression, or enhanced expression of the GmGlb1-1 gene using CRISPR/dCas9 offers great potential for application in commercial soybean cultivars aiming to reduce plant susceptibility to M. incognita.
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- Pocas, Juliana, et al.
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Syndecan-4 is a maestro of gastric cancer cell invasion and communication that underscores poor survival
- 2023
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Ingår i: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. - : Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). - 0027-8424 .- 1091-6490. ; 120:20
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Gastric cancer is a dominating cause of cancer-associated mortality with limited therapeutic options. Here, we show that syndecan-4 (SDC4), a transmembrane pro-teoglycan, is highly expressed in intestinal subtype gastric tumors and that this sig -nature associates with patient poor survival. Further, we mechanistically demonstrate that SDC4 is a master regulator of gastric cancer cell motility and invasion. We also find that SDC4 decorated with heparan sulfate is efficiently sorted in extracellular vesicles (EVs). Interestingly, SDC4 in EVs regulates gastric cancer cell-derived EV organ distribution, uptake, and functional effects in recipient cells. Specifically, we show that SDC4 knockout disrupts the tropism of EVs for the common gastric cancer metastatic sites. Our findings set the basis for the molecular implications of SDC4 expression in gastric cancer cells and provide broader perspectives on the development of therapeutic strategies targeting the glycan-EV axis to limit tumor progression.
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- Pang, Yanhong, et al.
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Intervention of ribosomal RNA in HET-s prion aggregation Intervention of ribosomal RNA in HET-s prion aggregation
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Annan publikation (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- The role of nucleic acids in prion aggregation / disaggregation has remained unclear. Here, using HET-s prion from Podospora anserina as a model system, we have studied the role of RNA, particularly different domains of ribosomal RNA, in its aggregation process. Our results show that domain V rRNA, from the large subunit of the ribosome, substantially prevents amyloid aggregation of the HET-s prion in a concentration dependent manner. Instead, it promotes the formation of oligomeric seeds, which facilitate de novo HET-s aggregation. The interaction sites for the HET-s prion on domain V rRNA were also identified and shown to overlap with the sites previously found to responsible for the protein folding activity of the ribosome (PFAR). This study provides a missing link between the role of rRNA-based PFAR and prion propagation.
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- Pang, Yanhong, et al.
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Prevention of HET-s prion aggregation by ribosomal RNA
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Annan publikation (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- The role of nucleic acids in prion aggregation / disaggregation has remained unclear. Here, using HET-s prion from fungi Podospora anserina as a model system, we have studied the role of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) in its aggregation process in an unbiased manner. Our results show that rRNA, in particular domain V of rRNA from the large subunit of the ribosome, substantially prevents beta-amyloid aggregation of the HET-s prion in a concentration dependent manner. The sites of interaction of the HET-s prion on domain V rRNA have been identified, which overlap with the sites previously identified for the protein folding activity of the ribosome. This study provides a missing link for the role of rRNA based folding activity of the ribosome in the context of prion propagation.
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- Rodrigues, Danielle Matias, et al.
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A green approach to biomass residue valorization : bacterial nanocellulose production from agro-industrial waste
- 2024
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Ingår i: Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. - : Elsevier. - 1878-8181. ; 56
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Forskningsöversikt (refereegranskat)abstract
- This article aims to offer a detailed review of bacterial nanocellulose (BNC), addressing its growing global relevance and exploring sustainable approaches through the use of agro-industrial residues as viable cultivation alternatives. BNC is a biopolymer produced by different microorganisms, with Komagateibacter xylinum being the most commonly used in this process. Its distinction in relation to vegetable cellulose lies mainly in its nanometric properties, such as water retention capacity, large surface area and structural resistance. The search for alternative sources has been explored for the large-scale production of biopolymers such as polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) and exopolysaccharides (EPS) from lignocellulosic biomass. The application of different residues from agroindustry, food and forestry as a source of carbon and nutrients in the biosynthesis of BNC has proven to be a promising strategy to make the production process economically viable. A significant advantage of the BNC biosynthesis process is the virtually natural purity of the cellulose produced, eliminating the need for expensive purification steps. There has been a significant increase in the number of patents related to the use of lignocellulosic biomass, filed by academic institutions and private companies in the last five years. In this context, this study condenses the fundamental principles of BNC, offers a trend analysis through bibliometric review and investigates the current panorama in BNC production, as well as its diverse applications in a wide range of sectors, such as medicine (medical devices, tissue engineering), packaging (biodegradable films, coatings), textiles (smart materials, functional fabrics), construction (sustainable materials), electronics (flexible electronic components) and other innovative areas that benefit from the unique properties of bacterial nanocellulose.
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