N3-Kethoxal-Based Bioorthogonal Intracellular RNA Labeling

There is growing interest in developing intracellular RNA tools. Herein, we describe a strategy for N₃-kethoxal (N₃K)-based bioorthogonal intracellular RNA functionalization. With N₃K labeling followed by an in vivo click reaction with DBCO derivatives, RNA can be modified with fluorescent or phenol groups. This strategy provides a new way of labeling RNA inside cells.     

Platyphylloside: Metabolism and digestibility reductionin vitro

The metabolism of platyphylloside [(5S)-5-hydroxy-1,7-bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-heptanone-5-O--d-glucopyranosidel]—known to reduce digestibility—was studiedin vitro in sheep rumen liquor. Platyphylloside is hydrolyzed to 5-hydroxy-3-platyphyllone [(5S)-5-hydroxy-1,7-bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-heptanone], which is reduced to centrolobol [1,7-bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-heptanol], via 3-platyphyllone [7-bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-heptanone]. The digestibility-reducing effect was shown to be correlated with the concentration of centrolobol.     

艳山姜一内生菌SRT2次级代谢产物的初步研究

对一株艳山姜内生菌的发酵菌丝体提取物的化学成分进行研究。实验方法:为柱色谱分离,现代物理和光谱分析鉴定化合物的结构。结果:分离鉴定了4个化合物,分别为三十二烷酸(dotricontanoicacid),十六烷酸(Hexadeeanoicacid),蔗椒(sltl～rosc)胡萝卜苷(Daucosten01)。结论:除十六烷酸外,所有化合物均首次从该菌丝体中分离得到。     

藻细胞内外有机物氯消毒后典型消毒副产物的生成潜能

为探究藻细胞内外有机物氯化后典型消毒副产物的生成潜能,选取小球藻为研究对象,采用加氯消毒法研究了在不同生长时期及不同氯投加量下典型含碳类消毒副产物(THMs)和含氮类卤代消毒副产物(TCNM)的生成规律,并对二者的生成势进行了对比.结果表明:细胞外有机物(EOM)和细胞内有机物(IOM)提取液的总有机碳(TOC)和有机氮(DON)较高,而芳香结构和不饱和双键的有机质质量浓度很低;从对数生长期到衰亡期,EOM经氯化后TCNM的生成量逐渐增加,IOM的TCNM生成量则呈现先增加后降低的趋势;THMs的生成规律与TCNM相似,但其生成量明显高于TCNM.增加氯投量,EOM的TCNM生成量逐渐升高,IOM的TCNM生成量则先升高后下降;在氯投量为30 mg/L时,IOM的TCNM生成量最高;稳定生长期小球藻细胞的EOM和IOM在氯投量由20 mg/L升高到30 mg/L时,THMs的生成量稳定增加,当氯投量超过30 mg/L时,THMs的生成势显著升高,且三氯甲烷为THMs的主导物种.     

Combined Metabolomic and Quantitative RT-PCR Analyses Revealed the Synthetic Differences of 2-Acetyl-1-pyrroline in Aromatic and Non-Aromatic Vegetable Soybeans

Aroma is an important economic trait of vegetable soybeans, which greatly influences their market value. The 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline (2AP) is considered as an important substance affecting the aroma of plants. Although the 2AP synthesis pathway has been resolved, the differences of the 2AP synthesis in the aromatic and non-aromatic vegetable soybeans are unknown. In this study, a broad targeted metabolome analysis including measurement of metabolites levels and gene expression levels was performed to reveal pathways of aroma formation in the two developmental stages of vegetable soybean grains [35 (S5) and 40 (S6) days after anthesis] of the ‘Zhexian No. 8’ (ZX8, non-aromatic) and ZK1754 (aromatic). The results showed that the differentially accumulated metabolites (DAMs) of the two varieties can be classified into nine main categories including flavonoids, lipids, amino acids and derivatives, saccharides and alcohols, organic acids, nucleotides and derivatives, phenolic acids, alkaloids and vitamin, which mainly contributed to their phenotypic differences. Furthermore, in combination with the 2AP synthesis pathway, the differences of amino acids and derivatives were mainly involved in the 2AP synthesis. Furthermore, 2AP precursors’ analysis revealed that the accumulation of 2AP mainly occurred from 1-pyrroline-5-carboxylate (P5C), not 4-aminobutyraldehyde (GABald). The quantitative RT-PCR showed that the associated synthetic genes were 1-pyrroline-5-carboxylate dehydrogenase (P5CDH), ∆¹-pyrroline-5-carboxylate synthetase (P5CS), proline dehydrogenase (PRODH) and pyrroline-5-carboxylate reductase (P5CR), which further verified the synthetic pathway of 2AP. Furthermore, the betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (GmBADH2) mutant was not only vital for the occurrence of 2AP, but also for the synthesis of 4-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in vegetable soybean. Therefore, the differences of 2AP accumulation in aromatic and non-aromatic vegetable soybeans have been revealed, and it also provides an important theoretical basis for aromatic vegetable soybean breeding.     

Focus on Marine Animal Safety and Marine Bioresources in Response to the SARS-CoV-2 Crisis

SARS-CoV-2 as a zoonotic virus has significantly affected daily life and social behavior since its outbreak in late 2019. The concerns over its transmission through different media directly or indirectly have evoked great attention about the survival of SARS-CoV-2 virions in the environment and its potential infection of other animals. To evaluate the risk of infection by SARS-CoV-2 and to counteract the COVID-19 disease, extensive studies have been performed to understand SARS-CoV-2 biogenesis and its pathogenesis. This review mainly focuses on the molecular architecture of SARS-CoV-2, its potential for infecting marine animals, and the prospect of drug discovery using marine natural products to combat SARS-CoV-2. The main purposes of this review are to piece together progress in SARS-CoV-2 functional genomic studies and antiviral drug development, and to raise our awareness of marine animal safety on exposure to SARS-CoV-2.     

Artificial Dim Light at Night during Pregnancy Can Affect Hormonal and Metabolic Rhythms in Rat Offspring

Artificial light at night (ALAN) is considered an environmental risk factor that can interfere with the circadian control of the endocrine system and metabolism. We studied the impact of ALAN during pregnancy on the hormonal and biochemical parameters in rat pups at postnatal (P) days P3, P10, and P20. Control dams (CTRL) were kept in a standard light-dark regime, and ALAN dams were exposed to dim ALAN (<2 lx) during the whole pregnancy. A plasma melatonin rhythm was found in all CTRL groups, whereas in ALAN pups, melatonin was not rhythmic at P3, and its amplitude was lowered at P10; no differences were found between groups at P20. Plasma corticosterone was rhythmic at P20 in both groups, with decreased mesor in ALAN pups. Plasma thyroid hormones exhibited an inconsistent developmental pattern, and vasopressin levels were suppressed at the beginning of the dark phase at P20 in ALAN compared to CTRL. Glucose and cholesterol showed significant daily rhythms in CTRL but not in ALAN offspring at P3. Exposure to ALAN during pregnancy disturbed the development of daily rhythms in measured hormones and metabolites, suggesting that ALAN during pregnancy can act as an endocrine disruptor that can interfere with the normal development of the progeny.