Project description:Influenza A(H1N1)pdm virus caused the first human pandemic of the 21st century. Although various probiotic Lactobacillus species have been shown to have anti-microbial effects against pneumonia-inducing pathogens, the prophylactic efficacy and mechanisms behind their protection remain largely unknown. Here, we evaluated the prophylactic efficacy of heat-killed Lactobacillus pentosus b240 against lethal influenza A(H1N1)pdm virus infection in a mouse model. To further define the protective responses induced by b240, we performed virologic, histopathologic, and transcriptomic analyses on the mouse lungs. Although we did not observe an appreciable effect of b240 on virus growth, cytokine production, or histopathology, gene expressional analysis revealed that oral administration of b240 differentially regulates antiviral gene expression in mouse lungs. Our results unveil the possible mechanisms behind the protection mediated by b240 against influenza virus infection and provide new insights into probiotic therapy.
Project description:Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and a leading cause of disability. This study attempted to investigate the key mRNAs and miRNAs related to OA. Patients and methods: From April 17th, 2018 to May 17th, 2018, five patients with OA and three normal controls were enrolled in this present study. To identify the differentially expressed mRNAs (DEmRNAs) and miRNAs (DEmiRNAs) between patients with OA and normal controls, RNA-sequencing was performed. Then, DEmiRNA-target DEmRNAs analysis and functional annotation of DEmiRNA-target DEmRNAs were performed. To validate the RNA-sequencing results, quantitative real time-PCR (RT-PCR) and western blot analysis were performed as well. Results: A total of 1068 DEmRNAs, 21 DEmiRNAs and 395 DEmiRNA-DEmRNA pairs were identified in synovial tissues of patients with OA. The functional annotation of DEmiRNA-target DEmRNAs revealed that Pathways in cancer and PI3K-Akt signaling pathway were significantly enriched Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathways. QRT-PCR and western blot results revealed that except for TLR7, the expression level of the others was consistent with the RNA-sequencing results, generally. Conclusion: The findings of this present study may provide new clues for the roles of DEmRNAs and DEmiRNAs in the pathogenesis of OA.
Project description:During pregnancy, a high-fructose diet (HFrD) exacerbates gestational insulin resistance and is associated with an increased risk of gestational diabetes. The relationship between liver ChREBP and gestational insulin resistance remains elusive. To address this question, we fed pregnant mice either a high-fructose diet or a normal diet. On the 17th day of pregnancy, we extracted liver tissue from the mice and conducted comparative transcriptomic analysis to elucidate the alterations in liver ChREBP during gestational insulin resistance.
Project description:During pregnancy, a high-fructose diet (HFrD) exacerbates gestational insulin resistance and is associated with an increased risk of gestational diabetes. The relationship between liver ChREBP and gestational insulin resistance remains unknown. To address this question, we fed pregnant hChrebp-KO mice and wild-type mice a high-fructose diet, and on the 17th day of pregnancy, we extracted liver tissue from the mice and conducted comparative transcriptomic analysis to elucidate the role of liver ChREBP in gestational insulin resistance."
