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Zhu M, Liu Y, Bai H, Zhang W, Liu H, Qiu Z. Integrated physio-biochemical and RNA sequencing analysis revealed mechanisms of long non-coding RNA-mediated response to cadmium toxicity in wheat. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 203:108028. [PMID: 37708712 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.108028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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The yield and quality of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is seriously affected by soil cadmium (Cd), a hazardous material to plant and human health. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) of plants are shown actively involved in response to various biotic and abiotic stresses by mediating the gene regulatory networks. However, the functions of lncRNAs in wheat against Cd stress are still obscure. Using deep strand-specific RNA sequencing, 10,044 confident novel lncRNAs in wheat roots response to Cd stress were identified. It was found that 69 lncRNA-target pairs referred to cis-acting regulation and impacted the expressions of their neighboring genes involving in Cd transport and detoxification, photosynthesis, and antioxidant defense. These findings were positively corelated with the physio-biochemical results, i.e. Cd stress affected Cd accumulation, photosynthesis system and ROS in wheat. Overexpression of lncRNA37228 (targeted to a photosystem II protein D1 coding gene), resulted in enhancing Arabidopsis thaliana resistance against Cd stress. By genome-wide identification and characterization, the possible functions of photosystem II protein gene family in wheat under Cd condition were illustrated. Our findings provide novel knowledge into the molecular mechanisms of lncRNAs-regulated wheat tolerance to Cd toxicity and lay foundations for the further studies concerning lncRNAs in food safety production.
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- Mo Zhu
- College of Life Science, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, PR China; Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Plant Stress Biology, Xinxiang, 453000, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, PR China; Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Plant Stress Biology, Xinxiang, 453000, PR China.
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Ninkuu V, Liu Z, Sun X. Genetic regulation of nitrogen use efficiency in Gossypium spp. PLANT, CELL & ENVIRONMENT 2023; 46:1749-1773. [PMID: 36942358 DOI: 10.1111/pce.14586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Cotton (Gossypium spp.) is the most important fibre crop, with desirable characteristics preferred for textile production. Cotton fibre output relies heavily on nitrate as the most important source of inorganic nitrogen (N). However, nitrogen dynamics in extreme environments limit plant growth and lead to yield loss and pollution. Therefore, nitrogen use efficiency (NUE), which involves the utilisation of the 'right rate', 'right source', 'right time', and 'right place' (4Rs), is key for efficient N management. Recent omics techniques have genetically improved NUE in crops. We herein highlight the mechanisms of N uptake and assimilation in the vegetative and reproductive branches of the cotton plant while considering the known and unknown regulatory factors. The phylogenetic relationships among N transporters in four Gossypium spp. have been reviewed. Further, the N regulatory genes that participate in xylem transport and phloem loading are also discussed. In addition, the functions of microRNAs and transcription factors in modulating the expression of target N regulatory genes are highlighted. Overall, this review provides a detailed perspective on the complex N regulatory mechanism in cotton, which would accelerate the research toward improving NUE in crops.
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- Vincent Ninkuu
- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Adaptation and Improvement, Key Laboratory of Plant Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Adaptation and Improvement, Key Laboratory of Plant Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Adaptation and Improvement, Key Laboratory of Plant Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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Robust plant immune systems are fine-tuned by both protein-coding genes and non-coding RNAs. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) refer to RNAs with a length of more than 200 nt and usually do not have protein-coding function and do not belong to any other well-known non-coding RNA types. The non-protein-coding, low expression, and non-conservative characteristics of lncRNAs restrict their recognition. Although studies of lncRNAs in plants are in the early stage, emerging studies have shown that plants employ lncRNAs to regulate plant immunity. Moreover, in response to stresses, numerous lncRNAs are differentially expressed, which manifests the actions of low-expressed lncRNAs and makes plant-microbe/insect interactions a convenient system to study the functions of lncRNAs. Here, we summarize the current advances in plant lncRNAs, discuss their regulatory effects in different stages of plant immunity, and highlight their roles in diverse plant-microbe/insect interactions. These insights will not only strengthen our understanding of the roles and actions of lncRNAs in plant-microbe/insect interactions but also provide novel insight into plant immune responses and a basis for further research in this field.
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- Juan Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Pest Insects and Rodents, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- CAS Center for Excellence in Biotic Interactions, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Pest Insects and Rodents, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- CAS Center for Excellence in Biotic Interactions, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Pest Insects and Rodents, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- CAS Center for Excellence in Biotic Interactions, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- HainanYazhou Bay Seed Lab, Sanya, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Protein and Plant Gene Research, School of Life Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Wang K, Zhang Z, Sha X, Yu P, Li Y, Zhang D, Liu X, He G, Li Y, Wang T, Guo J, Chen J, Li C. Identification of a new QTL underlying seminal root number in a maize-teosinte population. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1132017. [PMID: 36824192 PMCID: PMC9941338 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1132017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Seminal roots play an important role in acquisition of water and nutrients by maize seedlings. Compared with its teosinte ancestor, maize underwent a change in seminal root number (SRN). Although several key genes controlling SRN have been cloned, identification and utilization of new genes from teosinte would be useful for improving maize root architecture. In this study, a maize-teosinte BC2F6 population containing 206 individuals genotyped by resequencing was used to conduct high-resolution quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping of SRN. A new major QTL on chromosome 7 (qSRN7) was identified. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) based on RNA-Seq were identified between two inbred lines with no SRN and multiple SRN at two periods of seminal roots primordia formation. A total of 116 DEGs detected in at least one period were identified within the qSRN7 interval. Three DEGs (Zm00001d021572, Zm00001d021579 and Zm00001d021861) associated with SRN were identified through regional association mapping. When compared with reported domestication-related selective sweeps, Zm00001d021572 was selected during maize domestication. Our findings provide important insights into the genetic basis of SRN and identify a promising candidate gene for further studies on SRN.
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- Kailiang Wang
- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Institute of Crop Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Crop Functional Genomics, Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation (INRES), University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
- Emmy Noether Group Root Functional Biology, Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation (INRES), University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Crop Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Crop Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Crop Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Crop Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Crop Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Crop Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Institute of Crop Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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Guo H, Pu X, Jia H, Zhou Y, Ye G, Yang Y, Na T, Wang J. Transcriptome analysis reveals multiple effects of nitrogen accumulation and metabolism in the roots, shoots, and leaves of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2022; 22:282. [PMID: 35676629 PMCID: PMC9178895 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-022-03652-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nitrogen (N) is a major element and fundamental constituent of grain yield. N fertilizer plays an essential role in the roots, shoots, and leaves of crop plants. Here, we obtained two N-sensitive potato cultivars. RESULTS The plants were cultivated in the pots using N-deficient and N-sufficient conditions. Crop height, leaf chlorophyll content, dry matter, and N-accumulation significantly decreased under N-deficient conditions. Furthermore, we performed a comprehensive analysis of the phenotype and transcriptome, GO terms, and KEGG pathways. We used WGCNA of co-expressed genes, and 116 differentially expressed hub genes involved in photosynthesis, nitrogen metabolism, and secondary metabolites to generate 23 modules. Among those modules, six NRT gene families, four pigment genes, two auxin-related genes, and two energy-related genes were selected for qRT-PCR validation. CONCLUSIONS Overall, our study demonstrates the co-expressed genes and potential pathways associated with N transport and accumulation in potato cultivars' roots, shoots, and leaves under N-deficient conditions. Therefore, this study provides new ideas to conduct further research on improving nitrogen use efficiency in potatoes.
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- Heng Guo
- Qinghai University/Qinghai Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences/Northwest potato Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education/Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, Xining, 810016 Qinghai China
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- Qinghai University/Qinghai Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences/Northwest potato Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education/Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, Xining, 810016 Qinghai China
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- Qinghai University/Qinghai Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences/Northwest potato Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education/Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, Xining, 810016 Qinghai China
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- Qinghai University/Qinghai Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences/Northwest potato Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education/Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, Xining, 810016 Qinghai China
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- Qinghai University/Qinghai Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences/Northwest potato Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education/Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, Xining, 810016 Qinghai China
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- Qinghai University/Qinghai Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences/Northwest potato Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education/Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, Xining, 810016 Qinghai China
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- Qinghai University/Qinghai Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences/Northwest potato Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education/Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, Xining, 810016 Qinghai China
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- Qinghai University/Qinghai Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences/Northwest potato Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education/Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, Xining, 810016 Qinghai China
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Unravelling lncRNA mediated gene expression as potential mechanism for regulating secondary metabolism in Citrus limon. FOOD BIOSCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2021.101448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Xu P, Li H, Wang X, Zhao G, Lu X, Dai S, Cui X, Yuan M, Liu Z. Integrated analysis of the lncRNA/circRNA-miRNA-mRNA expression profiles reveals novel insights into potential mechanisms in response to root-knot nematodes in peanut. BMC Genomics 2022; 23:239. [PMID: 35346027 PMCID: PMC8962500 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-022-08470-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background Peanut is the most essential oil and food crop globally due to its high oil and protein content. Root-knot nematode infects peanut roots, causing poor development and severely limiting peanut yields worldwide. The discovery of peanut genome identified a considerable number of genetic loci controlling the peanut root-knot nematode; however, the molecular mechanism of root-knot nematode remains unknown. Results The heterogeneous response to root-knot nematode stress in peanut roots was identified using whole-transcriptome RNA-seq. A total of 430 mRNAs, 111 miRNAs, 4453 lncRNAs, and 123 circRNAs were found to have differential expression between infected and non-infected peanuts. The expression profiles of the lncRNA/circRNA-miRNA-mRNA network were developed to understand the potential pathways that lead to root-knot nematodes in peanut roots. During root-knot nematodes stress, a total of 10 lncRNAs, 4 circRNAs, 5 miRNAs, and 13 mRNAs can create competing endogenous RNA and participate in the oxidation–reduction process as well as other biological metabolism processes in peanuts. The findings will highlight the role of peanut ceRNAs in response to root-knot nematodes. Conclusion The GO classification and KEGG pathway enrichment study of core regulatory networks revealed that ceRNAs are involved in oxidation–reduction, peroxidase activity, lignin synthesis in the xylem, and flavonoid synthesis. Overall, these findings may help researchers better understand the role of non-coding RNAs in response to root-knot nematodes. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12864-022-08470-3.
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MicroRNA Mediated Plant Responses to Nutrient Stress. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23052562. [PMID: 35269700 PMCID: PMC8910084 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23052562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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To complete their life cycles, plants require several minerals that are found in soil. Plant growth and development can be affected by nutrient shortages or high nutrient availability. Several adaptations and evolutionary changes have enabled plants to cope with inappropriate growth conditions and low or high nutrient levels. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been recognized for transcript cleavage and translational reduction, and can be used for post-transcriptional regulation. Aside from regulating plant growth and development, miRNAs play a crucial role in regulating plant’s adaptations to adverse environmental conditions. Additionally, miRNAs are involved in plants’ sensory functions, nutrient uptake, long-distance root transport, and physiological functions related to nutrients. It may be possible to develop crops that can be cultivated in soils that are either deficient in nutrients or have extreme nutrient supplies by understanding how plant miRNAs are associated with nutrient stress. In this review, an overview is presented regarding recent advances in the understanding of plants’ responses to nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, copper, iron, boron, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and calcium deficiencies via miRNA regulation. We conclude with future research directions emphasizing the modification of crops for improving future food security.
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Zhou J, Yang LY, Chen X, Shi WG, Deng SR, Luo ZB. Genome-Wide Identification and Characterization of Long Noncoding RNAs in Populus × canescens Roots Treated With Different Nitrogen Fertilizers. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:890453. [PMID: 35646010 PMCID: PMC9135444 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.890453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Nitrate (NO3 -) and ammonium (NH4 +) are the primary forms of inorganic nitrogen acquired by plant roots. LncRNAs, as key regulators of gene expression, are a class of non-coding RNAs larger than 200 bp. However, knowledge about the regulatory role of lncRNAs in response to different nitrogen forms remains limited, particularly in woody plants. Here, we performed strand-specific RNA-sequencing of P. × canescens roots under three different nitrogen fertilization treatments. In total, 324 lncRNAs and 6,112 mRNAs were identified as showing significantly differential expression between the NO3 - and NH4NO3 treatments. Moreover, 333 lncRNAs and 6,007 mRNAs showed significantly differential expression between the NH4 + and NH4NO3 treatments. Further analysis suggested that these lncRNAs and mRNAs have different response mechanisms for different nitrogen forms. In addition, functional annotation of cis and trans target mRNAs of differentially expressed lncRNAs indicated that 60 lncRNAs corresponding to 49 differentially expressed cis and trans target mRNAs were involved in plant nitrogen metabolism and amino acid biosynthesis and metabolism. Furthermore, 42 lncRNAs were identified as putative precursors of 63 miRNAs, and 28 differentially expressed lncRNAs were potential endogenous target mimics targeted by 96 miRNAs. Moreover, ceRNA regulation networks were constructed. MSTRG.6097.1, MSTRG.13550.1, MSTRG.2693.1, and MSTRG.12899.1, as hub lncRNAs in the ceRNA networks, are potential candidate lncRNAs for studying the regulatory mechanism in poplar roots under different nitrogen fertilization treatments. The results provide a basis for obtaining insight into the molecular mechanisms of lncRNA responses to different nitrogen forms in woody plants.
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Ye Q, Li L, Shao Z, Xu M, Li L, Yan Q, Huang B, Zhao T. Association between lncRNAs in plasma exosomes and diabetic retinopathy. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:987488. [PMID: 36187126 PMCID: PMC9519175 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.987488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) in plasma exosomes is a potential non-invasive diagnostic biomarker for diabetic retinopathy (DR). However, the changes in plasma exosomal lncRNAs and diagnostic relevance in patients with DR patients remain unclear. METHODS A case-control study with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and patients with comorbid DR were enrolled, and their clinical information and blood samples were collected. Plasma exosomes were extracted, and the relative expression levels of representative differentially expressed exosomal lncRNAs were determined. A logistic regression model was used to analyze the relationships of DR with relative lncRNA expression and DR-related factors, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was used to evaluate the value of exosomal lncRNAs for DR diagnosis. RESULTS Sixty-two patients with T2DM and sixty-two patients with DR were matched by age, sex, and disease duration. The fasting blood glucose concentration, glycosylated hemoglobin level (HbA1c), and relative expression of the plasma exosomal lncRNA DLX6-AS1 were significantly higher in the DR group than in the T2DM group, whereas the 2-h C-peptide concentration and relative expression of the lncRNAs PRINS and FAM190A-3 were lower in the DR group. After adjusting for relevant confounders, the fasting blood glucose concentration, HbA1c level, 2-h C-peptide concentration, and relative expression of lncRNA DLX6-AS1, PRINS, and FAM190A-3 were found to be associated with DR. Both DLX6-AS1 [area under the curve (AUC): 0.658 (0.562-0.754)], PRINS [AUC: 0.798 (0.722-0.873)], and FAM190A-3 [AUC: 0.603 (0.503-0.702)] expression had predictive value for DR diagnosis. The combination of DLX6-AS1 and PRINS yielded an AUC of 0.813 (0.740-0.886). In males, the combination of DLX6-AS1 and PRINS yielded an AUC of 0.860 (0.780-0.940). CONCLUSION The fasting blood glucose concentration, HbA1c level, and exosomal DLX6-AS1 expression were identified as risk factors for DR, whereas the 2-h C-peptide concentration and exosomal PRINS and FAM190A-3 were identified as protective against DR. The combination of exosomal DLX6-AS1 and PRINS had good diagnostic value for DR in the general population and males. More attention should be paid to the role of exosomal PRINS expression as a predictive and diagnostic DR biomarker in females.
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- Qingqing Ye
- Clinical Laboratory, Beilun District People’s Hospital, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Prevention and Control, Ningbo Kangning Hospital, Ningbo, China
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- Clinical Laboratory, Beilun District People’s Hospital, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Ningbo First hospital, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Ningbo First hospital, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Global Health, Ningbo Institute of Life and Health Industry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Beilun District People’s Hospital, Ningbo, China
- *Correspondence: Bin Huang, ; Tian Zhao,
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- Department of Global Health, Ningbo Institute of Life and Health Industry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, China
- *Correspondence: Bin Huang, ; Tian Zhao,
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Regulatory long non-coding RNAs in root growth and development. Biochem Soc Trans 2021; 50:403-412. [PMID: 34940811 DOI: 10.1042/bst20210743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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As sessile organisms, plants have evolved sophisticated mechanisms of gene regulation to cope with changing environments. Among them, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are a class of RNAs regulating gene expression at both transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels. They are highly responsive to environmental cues or developmental processes and are generally involved in fine-tuning plant responses to these signals. Roots, in addition to anchoring the plant to the soil, allow it to absorb the major part of its mineral nutrients and water. Furthermore, roots directly sense environmental constraints such as mineral nutrient availability and abiotic or biotic stresses and dynamically adapt their growth and architecture. Here, we review the role of lncRNAs in the control of root growth and development. In particular, we highlight their action in fine-tuning primary root growth and the development of root lateral organs, such as lateral roots and symbiotic nodules. Lastly, we report their involvement in plant response to stresses and the regulation of nutrient assimilation and homeostasis, two processes leading to the modification of root architecture. LncRNAs could become interesting targets in plant breeding programs to subtly acclimate crops to coming environmental changes.
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miRNAomic Approach to Plant Nitrogen Starvation. Int J Genomics 2021; 2021:8560323. [PMID: 34796230 PMCID: PMC8595019 DOI: 10.1155/2021/8560323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Nitrogen (N) is one of the indispensable nutrients required by plants for their growth, development, and survival. Being a limited nutrient, it is mostly supplied exogenously to the plants, to maintain quality and productivity. The increased use of N fertilizers is associated with high-cost inputs and negative environmental consequences, which necessitates the development of nitrogen-use-efficient plants for sustainable agriculture. Understanding the regulatory mechanisms underlying N metabolism in plants under low N is one of the prerequisites for the development of nitrogen-use-efficient plants. One of the important and recently discovered groups of regulatory molecules acting at the posttranscriptional and translational levels are microRNAs (miRNAs). miRNAs are known to play critical roles in the regulation of gene expression in plants under different stress conditions including N stress. Several classes of miRNAs associated with N metabolism have been identified so far. These nitrogen-responsive miRNAs may provide a platform for a better understanding of the regulation of N metabolism and pave a way for the development of genotypes for better N utilization. The current review presents a brief outline of miRNAs and their regulatory role in N metabolism.
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Ma P, Gao S, Zhang HY, Li BY, Zhong HX, Wang YK, Hu HM, Zhang HK, Luo BW, Zhang X, Liu D, Wu L, Gao DJ, Gao SQ, Zhang SZ, Gao SB. Identification and characterization of circRNAs in maize seedlings under deficient nitrogen. PLANT BIOLOGY (STUTTGART, GERMANY) 2021; 23:850-860. [PMID: 33932084 DOI: 10.1111/plb.13280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Here, deep sequencing results of the maize transcriptome in leaves and roots were compared under high-nitrogen (HN) and low-nitrogen (LN) conditions to identify differentially expressed circRNAs (DECs). Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are covalently closed non-coding RNA with widely regulatory potency that has been identified in animals and plants. However, the understanding of circRNAs involved in responsive nitrogen deficiency remains to be elucidated. A total of 24 and 22 DECs were obtained from the leaves and roots, respectively. Ten circRNAs were validated by divergent and convergent primers, and 6 DECs showed the same expression tendency validated by reverse transcriptase-quantitative PCR. Integrating the identified differentially expressed miRNAs, 34 circRNAs could act as miRNA decoys, which might play important roles in multiple biological processes, including organonitrogen compound biosynthesis and regulation of the metabolic process. A total of 51 circRNA-parent genes located in the genome-wide association study identified loci were assessed between HN and LN conditions and were associated with root growth and development. In summary, our results provide valuable information regarding further study of maize circRNAs under nitrogen deficiency and provide new insights into screening of candidate genes as well as the improvement of maize regarding nitrogen deficiency resistance. CircRNA-miRNA-mRNA co-expression networks were constructed to explore the circRNAs that participated in biological development and nitrogen metabolism.
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- P Ma
- Maize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Agronomy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Maize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Maize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Maize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Maize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Maize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Maize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Maize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Maize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Maize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Maize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Maize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Maize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Maize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Maize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- State Key Laboratory of Crop Gene Exploration and Utilization in Southwest China, Chengdu, China
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