Comparison of Evolutionary Relationships between Branchiostoma floridae, Ciona intestinalis, and Homo sapiens Globins Provide Evidence of Gene Co-Option and Convergent Evolution DOI Open Access

Nanako Yano,

Toshifumi Minamoto,

Hirosi Yamaguchi

и другие.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 24(21), С. 16009 - 16009

Опубликована: Ноя. 6, 2023

Globins have been studied as model proteins to elucidate the principles of protein evolution. This was achieved by understanding relationship between amino acid sequence, three-dimensional structure, physicochemical properties, and physiological function. Previous molecular phylogenies chordate globin genes revealed monophyletic evolution urochordate globins suggested convergent However, provide evidence evolution, it is necessary determine functional similarities vertebrates globins. In this study, we determined expression patterns Ciona using real-time RT-PCR. Two (Gb-1 Gb-2) were predominantly expressed in branchial sac, heart, hemocytes induced under hypoxia. Combined with sequence analysis, our findings suggest that Gb-1/-2 correspond vertebrate hemoglobin-α/-β. did not find a robust similarity Gb-3, Gb-4, These results that, even though obtained their unique functions differently from globins, two them shared some features functions. Our offer good example for mechanisms underlying gene co-option convergence, which could lead evolutionary innovations.

Язык: Английский

Unveiling the link: exploring muscle oxygen saturation in fibromyalgia and its implications for symptomatology and therapeutic strategies DOI
Alejandro Rubio-Zarapuz, José A. Parraça, José Francisco Tornero-Aguilera

и другие.

Medical Gas Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15(1), С. 58 - 72

Опубликована: Апрель 21, 2024

Fibromyalgia, characterized as a complex chronic pain syndrome, presents with symptoms of pervasive musculoskeletal pain, significant fatigue, and pronounced sensitivity at specific anatomical sites. Despite extensive research efforts, the origins fibromyalgia remain enigmatic. This narrative review explores intricate relationship between muscle oxygen saturation fibromyalgia, positing that disruptions in oxygenation processes within tissues markedly influence symptom profile this disorder. Muscle saturation, crucial for function, has been meticulously investigated patients through non-invasive techniques such near-infrared spectroscopy magnetic resonance imaging. The body evidence consistently indicates substantial alterations utilization fibers, manifesting reduced efficiency uptake during both rest physical activity. These anomalies play role fibromyalgia’s symptomatology, especially terms severe potentially creating conditions heighten accumulate metabolic byproducts. Hypothesized mechanisms these findings encompass dysfunctions microcirculation, mitochondrial irregularities, autonomic nervous system disturbances, all meriting further research. Understanding dynamics is paramount clinical importance, offering potential tailored therapeutic approaches to alleviate improve quality life sufferers. investigation not only opens new avenues innovative but also fosters hope more effective treatment strategies improved outcomes individuals fibromyalgia.

Язык: Английский

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Relaxin suppresses atrial fibrillation, reverses fibrosis and reduces inflammation in aged hearts DOI Creative Commons
Guillermo Romero, Brian Martin,

Beth Gabris

и другие.

Biochemical Pharmacology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 227, С. 116407 - 116407

Опубликована: Июль 3, 2024

Healthy aging results in cardiac structural and electrical remodeling that increase susceptibility to cardiovascular diseases. Relaxin has shown broad cardioprotective effects including anti-fibrotic, anti-arrhythmic anti-inflammatory outcomes multiple models. This paper focuses on the of a rat model aging. Sustained atrial or ventricular fibrillation are readily induced hearts aged but not young control animals. Treatment with suppressed this arrhythmogenic response by increasing conduction velocity, decreasing fibrosis promoting substantial remodeling. treatment resulted significant levels of: Nav1.5, Cx43, βcatenin Wnt1 hearts. In isolated cardiomyocytes, increased Nav1.5 expression. These were mimicked CHIR 99021, pharmacological activator canonical Wnt signaling, blocked inhibitor Dickkopf1. prevented TGF-β-dependent differentiation fibroblasts into myofibroblasts while expression Wnt1; fibroblast RNASeq studies demonstrated reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines an α- β-globin Relaxin-treated males. reduces arrhythmogenicity rats reduction velocity. changes accompanied tissue appear be mediated signaling. also exerts anti-oxidant rodents. The mechanisms which increases ligands, promotes signaling reprograms gene remain determined.

Язык: Английский

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Causal relationship between varicose veins and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration based on Mendelian randomization study DOI Creative Commons
Shiwei Chen,

Huandong Zhou,

Shicheng Liu

и другие.

Thrombosis Journal, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 22(1)

Опубликована: Сен. 3, 2024

Increased hemoglobin concentrations may increase the risk of varicose veins. However, underlying relationship between them was not yet understood. Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis performed to investigate causal effect mean corpuscular concentration (MCHC, exposure factor) and veins (outcome). Afterward, sensitivity used ensure reliability MR results. Then Gene Ontology (GO) Kyoto Encyclopedia Genes Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses SNPs were performed. A search tool for recurring instances neighbouring genes (STRING) database construct a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network. Therefore, inverse-variance weighted (IVW) results showed there existed MCHC (p = 0.0026), with serving as significant factor. (odd ratio [OR] 1.2321). In addition, validity forward verified by analysis. Further, PPI network 92 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) which related constructed. And they found be closely associated peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) signalling pathway cellular response external stimulus we clarified that on minimal reverse analysis, suggesting disturbed This study MCHC, provided strong evidence veins, new thought diagnosis prevention in future.

Язык: Английский

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Studies on the role of moderate doses of ionizing radiation-induced cellular senescence in mouse lung tissue DOI

Lingyu Zhang,

Lina Cai,

Yashi Cai

и другие.

International Journal of Radiation Biology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 100(12), С. 1650 - 1664

Опубликована: Сен. 20, 2024

To investigate the role of moderate doses ionizing radiation-induced cellular senescence in mouse lung tissue and whole-body inflammation levels.

Язык: Английский

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Red blood cell adaptations induced by exercise DOI Open Access

Radoš Stefanović,

Biljana Ristić,

Ivana Drvenica

и другие.

Srpski medicinski casopis Lekarske komore, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 5(2), С. 215 - 227

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Exercise significantly increases blood flow and perfusion in active muscles to enhance oxygen nutrient delivery. These enhanced demands affect rheology red cell (RBC) characteristics, leading specific adaptations. adaptations are influenced by exercise type, intensity, frequency, duration, individual characteristics of subject population (gender, age, nutritional status etc.). This review aims comprehensively summarize the different erythrocytes short-term long-term exercise, as well mechanisms their occurrence, considering influence various factors. The results from previous research indicate that regular enhances metabolic, structural, functional capabilities RBCs. include improved energy balance, increased turnover rate, membrane stability, better antioxidative defense. Despite potential risks such "sports anemia", also affects dynamics hemoglobin iron concentrations, appearance extracellular hemoglobin. Overall , literature highlights critical role maintaining optimal erythrocyte function, improving circulation, overall health, offering therapeutic benefits. Through a data on functions erythrocytes, this paper can be useful guideline for interpretation clinically significant physically individuals .

Язык: Английский

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Xanthophyllomyces dendrorhous Is a Safe Dietary Supplement with Potent Antioxidant Defense Enhancing Activity DOI
Yanli Wang,

Yan Piao,

Nan Chen

и другие.

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 72(34), С. 19167 - 19176

Опубликована: Авг. 16, 2024

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Analysis of the Haematological Phenotype and Molecular Characteristics of Rare Abnormal Haemoglobin DOI Creative Commons

Yanfen Ge,

Guansheng Zheng,

Luhua Xian

и другие.

Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(9)

Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2024

ABSTRACT Background Haemoglobinopathy refers to a group of common monogenic inherited conditions associated with variations in the haemoglobin molecule; however, there is relatively limited reporting on abnormal haemoglobinopathy Chinese population, especially rare (Hb). The aim this study was explore clinical characteristics supplement data for epidemiological investigation Hb variants Guangdong province China. Methods Peripheral blood collected from five patients (including family) Complete count, electrophoresis, High‐performance liquid chromatography analysis and degenerative globin body testing. were further analysed by PCR DNA sequencing. Results research subjects diagnosed different types Hb. routine Fukuyama (HBB:c.232C>T) individual showed microcytic hypochromic anaemia, lower level (64 g/L), mean corpuscular volume (MCV) 71.5 fL (MCH) 21.5 pg. Individuals Port Phillip (HBA2:c.275T>C) exhibit MCH that slightly below average, at 26.4 Saint Etienne (HBB:c.279C>G) macrocytic proband had low (116 MCV 102.2 29.4 Conclusion We confirmed presence China first time. Three phenotype one patient included. Our enriches gene mutation map improves detection system population prevention eugenics.

Язык: Английский

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Revealing Natural Intracellular Peptides in Gills of Seahorse Hippocampus reidi DOI Creative Commons
Cláudia Neves Correa, Louise Oliveira Fiametti, Gabriel Marques de Barros

и другие.

Biomolecules, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(3), С. 433 - 433

Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2023

The seahorse is a marine teleost fish member of the Syngnathidae family that displays complex variety morphological and reproductive behavior innovations has been recognized for its medicinal importance. In Brazilian ichthyofauna, Hippocampus reidi among three species most used by population in traditional medicine. this study, protocol was performed based on fast heat inactivation proteases plus liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry identify native peptides gills H. reidi. MS/MS spectra obtained from allowed identification 1080 peptides, which 1013 were present all samples 67 peptide sequences identified an additional LC-MS/MS run alkylated reduced pool samples. majority fragments internal region amino acid sequence precursor proteins (67%), N- C-terminal represented 18% 15%, respectively. Many presented ribosomal proteins, histones hemoglobin as proteins. addition, moronecidin-like protein, described with antimicrobial activity, found gill may reveal new bioactive peptides.

Язык: Английский

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Meta Review on the Effect of Iron Deficiency on Blood Donor DOI Creative Commons
Minchuan Huang, I‐Ping Chen,

ShuYing Chung

и другие.

BIO Web of Conferences, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 59, С. 02018 - 02018

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023

More than 60% of the world’s countries do not have enough blood. According to analysis report blood donors recorded in 2021 annual Taiwan Blood Service Foundation. Taiwan’s also hemoglobin disqualification issues, with 5.5% them failing physical examinations before donation. The research method is a systematic review and comprehensive literature. Meta-search has shown that long-term are faced iron deficiency. Moderate intake by longterm can improve impact on ferritin. Significantly delayed donation phenomenon donors.

Язык: Английский

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Comparison of Evolutionary Relationships between Branchiostoma floridae, Ciona intestinalis, and Homo sapiens Globins Provide Evidence of Gene Co-Option and Convergent Evolution DOI Open Access

Nanako Yano,

Toshifumi Minamoto,

Hirosi Yamaguchi

и другие.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 24(21), С. 16009 - 16009

Опубликована: Ноя. 6, 2023

Globins have been studied as model proteins to elucidate the principles of protein evolution. This was achieved by understanding relationship between amino acid sequence, three-dimensional structure, physicochemical properties, and physiological function. Previous molecular phylogenies chordate globin genes revealed monophyletic evolution urochordate globins suggested convergent However, provide evidence evolution, it is necessary determine functional similarities vertebrates globins. In this study, we determined expression patterns Ciona using real-time RT-PCR. Two (Gb-1 Gb-2) were predominantly expressed in branchial sac, heart, hemocytes induced under hypoxia. Combined with sequence analysis, our findings suggest that Gb-1/-2 correspond vertebrate hemoglobin-α/-β. did not find a robust similarity Gb-3, Gb-4, These results that, even though obtained their unique functions differently from globins, two them shared some features functions. Our offer good example for mechanisms underlying gene co-option convergence, which could lead evolutionary innovations.

Язык: Английский

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