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Xie X, Wei Y, Cui Y, Zhang Q, Lu H, Chen L, He J. Transcriptomics reveals age-related changes in ion transport-related factors in yak lungs. Front Vet Sci 2024; 11:1374794. [PMID: 38779034 PMCID: PMC11110679 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1374794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Yaks inhabit high-altitude, low-oxygen regions, where ion transport functions play a crucial role in maintaining intracellular and extracellular ionic balance and regulating pulmonary vascular tension. These functions affect pulmonary ventilation and blood flow rate, aiding tissue development and enhancing oxygen transfer efficiency, thus facilitating better adaptation to hypoxic environments. To investigate the regulatory mechanisms of ion transport-related factors on the growth and development of yak lungs, we employed RNA sequencing (RNA-seq)for sequencing the transcriptome in the lung tissues of neonatal (1-day-old), juvenile (1-year-old), and adult (4-year-old) yaks. We also performed differential gene expression and functional analyses. The results yielded 26 genes associated with ion transport, mainly enriched in the salivary and pancreatic secretion pathways. Finally, we used several methods including quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), and Western blotting (WB), immunohistochemical (IHC) and immunofluorescence (IF) staining to determine the distribution of the expression of the ion transport genes FOXI1, KCNMA1, and SLC12A2 in yak lung tissues. qRT-PCR and WB results indicated that mRNA and protein relative expression levels of FOXI1 and SLC12A2 were significantly higher in neonatal yaks than in juvenile and adult yaks (all p < 0.05), whereas those of KCNMA1 were significantly higher in adult yaks than in neonatal and juvenile yaks (all p < 0.05). IHC and IF results demonstrated that FOXI1, KCNMA1, and SLC12A2 were distributed among the epithelial mucosal layers (including ciliated, goblet, and Clara cells) of the yaks' bronchi and their branches in the lungs across different age groups of yak. Therefore, our results suggested that FOXI1, KCNMA1, and SLC12A2 may be strongly associated with the development and aging processes in yak lungs. These results provide insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying the yak's adaptation to high-altitude environments and valuable references for further research.
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- Xiating Xie
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Laboratory Animal, Lanzhou Institute of Biological Products, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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Qin C, Wang H, Zhong J, Ran H, Peng W. miR-129 Regulates Yak Intramuscular Preadipocyte Proliferation and Differentiation through the PI3K/AKT Pathway. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:632. [PMID: 38203803 PMCID: PMC10779486 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25010632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
Abstract
miR-129 plays a crucial role in regulating various cellular processes, including adipogenesis; however, its downstream molecular mechanisms remain unclear. In this study, we demonstrated that miR-129 promotes yak adipogenesis in vitro via the PI3K/AKT pathway. Overexpression and interference of miR-129 in yak intramuscular preadipocytes (YIMAs) enhanced and inhibited cell differentiation, respectively, with corresponding changes in cell proliferation. Further investigation revealed that miR-129 enhances AKT and p-AKT activity in the AKT pathway without affecting cell apoptosis, and a specific inhibitor (LY294002) was used to confirm that miR-129 regulates YIMAs proliferation and differentiation through the PI3K/AKT pathway. Our findings suggest that miR-129 promotes yak adipogenesis by enhancing PI3K/AKT pathway activity. This study provides the foundation to precisely elucidate the molecular mechanism of miR-129 in YIMAs adipogenesis and develop advanced miRNA-based strategies to improve meat nutrition and obesity-related ailments in beef production.
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- Chunyu Qin
- Qinghai Academy of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China;
- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Sichuan Province and Ministry of Education, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610225, China; (H.W.); (J.Z.); (H.R.)
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- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Sichuan Province and Ministry of Education, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610225, China; (H.W.); (J.Z.); (H.R.)
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- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Sichuan Province and Ministry of Education, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610225, China; (H.W.); (J.Z.); (H.R.)
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- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Sichuan Province and Ministry of Education, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610225, China; (H.W.); (J.Z.); (H.R.)
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- Qinghai Academy of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China;
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Ding X, Cui X, Shi J, Cheng X, Yao D, Gao Y, Zhang Y. Construction of a model of endometritis in domestic rabbits using equine-derived pathogens and evaluation of therapeutic effect of sensitive drugs. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1064522. [PMID: 36846263 PMCID: PMC9948609 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1064522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Pathogenic bacteria were isolated from the uterine lavage fluid of a mare with endometritis. After identification and purification, the pathogenic bacteria were injected into the uterus of rabbits to induce endometritis. Then, anatomical, blood routine, chemical examination, and histopathological examinations were performed on the rabbits. Rabbit uterus was collected, and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) was used to detect the mRNA expression of inflammatory factors including IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α in the rabbit uterus. In addition, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect the uterine concentrations of the inflammatory factors IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α. Western Blot was used to detect the protein expressions of NF-kB, IkBα, and TNF-α in the NF-kB pathway. An antibiotic treatment group was also set up to verify the accuracy of the results. The clinical examination results showed that there was a significant increase of leukocytes in the blood of the rabbits in the model group (P < 0.01). The uterus was congested, enlarged, and purulent. The integrity of the uterine lining was destroyed, and there was a significant increase of lymphocytes in the uterus (P < 0.01). The qPCR and ELISA results showed that the expressions of the inflammatory factors IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α in the uterus of rabbits were significantly increased (P < 0.01). Western blot results showed that the inflammatory factors IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α play a role in promoting inflammation through the NF-kB pathway. The results of the test provide a simple, economical, and reliable means of studying the occurrence, development, prevention, and treatment of equine endometritis.
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- Xuanpan Ding
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China,Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China,Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou, China,*Correspondence: Yong Zhang ✉
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Heneghan JF, Majmundar AJ, Rivera A, Wohlgemuth JG, Dlott JS, Snyder LM, Hildebrandt F, Alper SL. Activation of 2-oxoglutarate receptor 1 (OXGR1) by α-ketoglutarate (αKG) does not detectably stimulate Pendrin-mediated anion exchange in Xenopus oocytes. Physiol Rep 2022; 10:e15362. [PMID: 35851763 PMCID: PMC9294391 DOI: 10.14814/phy2.15362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023] Open
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SLC26A4/Pendrin is the major electroneutral Cl- /HCO3- exchanger of the apical membrane of the Type B intercalated cell (IC) of the connecting segment (CNT) and cortical collecting duct (CCD). Pendrin mediates both base secretion in response to systemic base load and Cl- reabsorption in response to systemic volume depletion, manifested as decreased nephron salt and water delivery to the distal nephron. Pendrin-mediated Cl- /HCO3- exchange in the apical membrane is upregulated through stimulation of the β-IC apical membrane G protein-coupled receptor, 2-oxoglutarate receptor 1 (OXGR1/GPR99), by its ligand α-ketoglutarate (αKG). αKG is both filtered by the glomerulus and lumenally secreted by proximal tubule apical membrane organic anion transporters (OATs). OXGR1-mediated regulation of Pendrin by αKG has been documented in transgenic mice and in isolated perfused CCD. However, aspects of the OXGR1 signaling pathway have remained little investigated since its original discovery in lymphocytes. Moreover, no ex vivo cellular system has been reported in which to study the OXGR1 signaling pathway of Type B-IC, a cell type refractory to survival in culture in its differentiated state. As Xenopus oocytes express robust heterologous Pendrin activity, we investigated OXGR1 regulation of Pendrin in oocytes. Despite functional expression of OXGR1 in oocytes, co-expression of Pendrin and OXGR1 failed to exhibit αKG-sensitive stimulation of Pendrin-mediated Cl- /anion exchange under a wide range of conditions. We conclude that Xenopus oocytes lack one or more essential molecular components or physical conditions required for OXGR1 to regulate Pendrin activity.
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- John F. Heneghan
- Division of NephrologyBeth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Department of MedicineHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Division of NephrologyBoston Children's HospitalBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Department of PediatricsHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Division of NephrologyBeth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Department of MedicineHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Division of NephrologyBoston Children's HospitalBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Department of PediatricsHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Department of GeneticsHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Division of NephrologyBeth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Department of MedicineHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
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Li Y, Li X, Gao Y, Huang C, Lin D. NMR-Based Metabolomic Analysis for the Effects of α-Ketoglutarate Supplementation on C2C12 Myoblasts in Different Energy States. Molecules 2021; 26:1841. [PMID: 33805924 PMCID: PMC8037044 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26071841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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α-Ketoglutarate (AKG) is attracting much attention from researchers owing to its beneficial effects on anti-aging and cancer suppression, and, more recently, in nutritional supplements. Given that glucose is the main source of energy to maintain normal physiological functions of skeletal muscle, the effects of AKG supplementation for improving muscle performance are closely related to the glucose level in skeletal muscle. The differences of AKG-induced effects in skeletal muscle between two states of normal energy and energy deficiency are unclear. Furthermore, AKG-induced metabolic changes in skeletal muscles in different energy states also remain elusive. Here, we assessed the effects of AKG supplementation on mouse C2C12 myoblast cells cultured both in normal medium (Nor cells) and in low-glucose medium (Low cells), which were used to mimic two states of normal energy and energy deficiency, respectively. We further performed NMR-based metabolomic analysis to address AKG-induced metabolic changes in Nor and Low cells. AKG supplementation significantly promoted the proliferation and differentiation of cells in the two energy states through glutamine metabolism, oxidative stress, and energy metabolism. Under normal culture conditions, AKG up-regulated the intracellular glutamine level, changed the cellular energy status, and maintained the antioxidant capacity of cells. Under low-glucose culture condition, AKG served as a metabolic substrate to reduce the glutamine-dependence of cells, remarkably enhanced the antioxidant capacity of cells and significantly elevated the intracellular ATP level, thereby ensuring the normal growth and metabolism of cells in the state of energy deficiency. Our results provide a mechanistic understanding of the effects of AKG supplements on myoblasts in both normal energy and energy deficiency states. This work may be beneficial to the exploitation of AKG applications in clinical treatments and nutritional supplementations.
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- Yantong Li
- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, Department of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China; (Y.L.); (X.L.); (Y.G.)
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, Department of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China; (Y.L.); (X.L.); (Y.G.)
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, Department of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China; (Y.L.); (X.L.); (Y.G.)
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- Research and Communication Center of Exercise and Health, Xiamen University of Technology, Xiamen 361021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, Department of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China; (Y.L.); (X.L.); (Y.G.)
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