1.Innate immune response mediated by interferon during influenza B virus infection
Chinese Journal of Biologicals 2023;36(4):423-
ObjectiveTo explore the innate immune response mediated by interferon(IFN) induced by influenza B virus(IBV)infection.MethodsThe activation of IFN signaling pathway and the expression of IFN-stimulated genes were detected by qPCR using Madin Darby canine kidney(MDCK)cells infected with IBV as model. The supernatants of MDCK cells infected with IBV for 36 h and 48 h were collected and mixed with fresh medium to culture MDCK cells infected with IBV. The antiviral effect of endogenous IFN was detected by qPCR. After adding JAK-STAT pathway inhibitor CP,the supernatant of IBV infected MDCK cells was collected and the cells were cultured. The effect of JAK-STAT pathway inhibition on the antiviral effect of endogenous IFN was detected by qPCR.ResultsIBV effectively activated IFN signal pathway and induced the production of cytokines dominated by typeⅠIFN(IFNα,IFNβ)and typeⅢIFN(IFNλ1,IFNλ3).Meanwhile,MDCK cells infected with IBV induced a series of IFN-stimulated genes(ISGs)with broad-spectrum antiviral effect,such as ISG15,CCL5,CXCL10,MX1 and RIG-I. After CP was used to inhibit JAK-STAT pathway,the ability of ISGs production induced by IBV infection in MDCK cells and the corresponding antiviral effect were significantly inhibited.ConclusionMDCK cells infected with IBV effectively activated type Ⅰ and type Ⅲ IFN mediated JAK-STAT signaling pathways,which provided a reference for the further understanding the interaction between IBV and host.
2.Effects of synonymous codon usage bias on mRNA half-life and translational regulation.
Yicong LI ; Feiyang PU ; Huihui WANG ; Yan CHENG ; Zhuo LI ; Zhongren MA ; Jianhua ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2022;38(3):882-892
With the widespread application of genomics and transcriptomics in the genetics and cell biology of different species, synonymous codon usage bias has been gradually accepted and used to study the deep connection between biological evolution and biological phenotypes. It is an important part of the life activities that mRNA is expressed into proteins with normal biological activities. The synonymous codon usage patterns, which were named as 'the second genetic codon', can express genetic information carried by themselves at the levels of transcriptional regulations, translational regulations and metabolic activities through molecular mechanisms such as fine-tune translation selection. Some studies have shown that the length of mRNA half-life has significant impacts on mRNA activity and the process of transcription and translation. This review summarized the roles of synonymous codon usage patterns in transcription, translational regulation and post-translational modification, with the aim to better understand how organisms skillfully utilize the genetic effects caused by codon usage patterns to accurately synthesize different types of proteins, so as to ensure the growth or differentiation of the specific gene expression procedures to carry out smoothly and maintain the normal life cycle.
Codon/genetics*
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Codon Usage
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Half-Life
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Protein Processing, Post-Translational
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RNA, Messenger/genetics*
3.The role of natural killer cells in anti-infection and tumor therapy.
Xili FENG ; Huihui WANG ; Mengzhu WANG ; Feiyang PU ; Zeyang ZHAO ; Yicong LI ; Xiaoxia MA ; Zhongren MA ; Jianhua ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Cellular and Molecular Immunology 2023;39(10):952-958
Natural killer (NK) cells are an important part of the body's innate immune system. As the first line of defense against pathogens, they need to be transformed into a mature state under the control of various cell signaling molecules and transcription factors to play cytotoxic and immune regulatory roles. Under the interaction of activated receptors and inhibitory receptors, NK cells are activated to perform a direct cell killing effect by secreting perforin and granzyme, or indirectly eliminate pathogenic microorganisms in the body by secreting various cytokines, such as type I and type II interferons. These functions of NK cells play a very important role in antiviral and anti-autoimmune diseases, especially in anti-tumor.
Humans
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Killer Cells, Natural
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Interferon-gamma
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Apoptosis
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Autoimmune Diseases
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Cytokines