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Genetic differences between Japan and other countries in cyp51A polymorphisms of Aspergillus fumigatus.

BACKGROUND: Mutations in cyp51A gene are known as main mechanisms of azole resistance in Aspergillus fumigatus, whereas azole-susceptible strains also carry cyp51A mutations (polymorphisms). The polymorphisms found in Europe mainly consist of two combinations of mutations, that is combinations of five single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of cyp51A, referred to as cyp51A-5SNPs, and combinations of three SNPs of cyp51A, referred to as cyp51A-3SNPs. Few studies have compared the distributions of cyp51A polymorphisms between different regions. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigat

Efficient application of a baculovirus-silkworm larvae expression system for obtaining porcine circovirus type 2 virus-like particles for a vaccine.

Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) is a major pathogen associated with swine diseases. It is the smallest single-stranded DNA virus, and its genome contains four major open reading frames (ORFs). ORF2 encodes the major structural protein Cap, which can self-assemble into virus-like particles (VLPs) in vitro and contains the primary antigenic determinants. In this study, we developed a high-efficiency method for obtaining VLPs and optimized the purification conditions. In this method, we expressed the protein Cap with a 6× His tag using baculovirus-infected silkworm larvae as well as the E. coli

Degraded Sericin Significantly Regulates Blood Glucose Levels and Improves Impaired Liver Function in T2D Rats by Reducing Oxidative Stress.

Sericin could be degraded well into low-molecular-weight sericin (SS) through a novel and environmentally friendly recycling process using an ultrasonically degumming method in Ca(OH)2 aqueous solution. The oral administration of the SS has an evidently hypoglycemic effect on STZ-induced T2D rats. At oral doses of 2.5 and 5% SS for four weeks, the fasting blood glucose decreased by over 60% compared with that in the untreated model group. Oral glucose tolerance and insulin tolerance were ameliorated by the peptide treatment. The serum insulin level was reduced by approximately 35%, the insulin

Purification and characterization of immunogenic recombinant virus-like particles of porcine circovirus type 2 expressed in silkworm pupae.

Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) is a primary causative agent of postweaningmultisystemic wasting syndrome (PMWS), which has a significant economic impact on the swine industry. The capsid protein (Cap) encoded by ORF2 of the viral genome has been used effectively as a vaccine against PCV2 infection. The Cap protein can spontaneously assemble into virus-like particles (VLPs) that are safe and highly immunogenic for vaccine applications. Several expression systems, including bacteria, yeast and insect cells, have been utilized to produce PCV2 VLPs. However, in some cases, the recombinant Cap (r

A Triple-Layered Composite Scaffold of Silk Fibroin and Decellularized Amniotic Membrane for Bladder Tissue Engineering.

Augmentation cystoplasty has different side effects in urinary bladder reconstruction. Accordingly, it is necessary to develop substitutes using natural and synthetic biomaterials to address current problems. This study evaluates the potential of a triple-layered composite scaffold for bladder regeneration. The triple-layered scaffold consists of a silk fibroin (SF) film blended with polyethylene oxide (PEO), a decellularized human amniotic membrane (DHAM), and a lyophilized SF sponge, which is seeded with adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ADSCs) encapsulated in collagen hydrogel. The mechani

From de novo peptides to native proteins: advancements in biomaterial scaffolds for acute ischemic stroke repair.

An active area of research in the field of regenerative medicine involves the development of bioactive matrices that can promote cellular interactions and elicit desirable regenerative behavior in vivo. This is particularly important in the context of ischemic stroke where a focal lesion forms forestalling the regrowth of brain tissue. Protein-based molecules have been used as building blocks to create supramolecular structures that emulate the properties of the native healthy extracellular matrix (ECM) within the central nervous system (CNS). In this review, we briefly describe the relevant b

Molecular basis of selective mitochondrial fusion by heterotypic action between OPA1 and cardiolipin.

Mitochondria are highly dynamic organelles that undergo frequent fusion and fission. Optic atrophy 1 (OPA1) is an essential GTPase protein for both mitochondrial inner membrane (IM) fusion and cristae morphology. Under mitochondria-stress conditions, membrane-anchored L-OPA1 is proteolytically cleaved to form peripheral S-OPA1, leading to the selection of damaged mitochondria for mitophagy. However, molecular details of the selective mitochondrial fusion are less well understood. Here, we showed that L-OPA1 and cardiolipin (CL) cooperate in heterotypic mitochondrial IM fusion. We reconstituted

Wide cross-species aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase replacement in vivo: yeast cytoplasmic alanine enzyme replaced by human polymyositis serum antigen.

Because of variations in tRNA sequences in evolution, tRNA synthetases either do not acylate their cognate tRNAs from other organisms or execute misacylations which can be deleterious in vivo. We report here the cloning and primary sequence of a 958-aa Saccharomyces cerevisiae alanyl-tRNA synthetase. The enzyme is a close homologue of the human and Escherichia coli enzymes, particularly in the region of the primary structure needed for aminoacylation of RNA duplex substrates based on alanine tRNA acceptor stems with a G3.U70 base pair. An ala1 disrupted allele demonstrated that the gene is ess

Protective effect of silkworm pupa oil on hydrochloric acid/ethanol-induced gastric ulcers.

BACKGROUND: Silkworm pupae are a traditional Chinese food, rich in various saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Unsaturated fatty acids have a certain protective effect against oxidative damage. The present study used an animal model to determine the protective effect of silkworm pupa oil on hydrochloric acid / ethanol-induced gastric ulcer. RESULTS: Silkworm pupa oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, including palmitoleic acid 63.4 g kg-1 , oleic acid 249.1 g kg-1 , linoleic acid 47.0 g kg-1 , and linolenic acid 337.8 g kg-1 , whereas its unsaturated fatty acid content is 700 g kg-1 . Co

Sheng-Jiang Powder Alleviates Th17/Treg Immune Imadium of Experimental Autoimune Encephalomyelitis путем регулирования метаболизма жирных кислот.

Множественный склероз (MS) является одной из главных причин инвалидности среди молодежи, и иммунный дисбаланс между клеткой Т 17 (Th17) и клетками регулирования Т (Tregs) играет решающую роль в ее патогенезе. В настоящее время лечение MS в значительной степени зависит от иммунодепрессивных препаратов или глюкокортикоидов, которые часто имеют побочные эффекты и недостатки в эффективности. Порошок Шэн Цзян (SJP) — традиционная китайская медицина — продемонстрировал антивоспалительные эффекты и может предложить новый терапевтический вариант для MS.АИМ: Цель этого исследования заключалась в изучен

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… (Dahuang, batch number: A2050681), Curcuma longa L (Jianghuang, batch number: A2011471), Bombyx mori Linnaeus (Jiangcan, batch number: A2092181), and Cryptotympana pustulata Fabricius (Chantui, batch number: A2082271). … Medicinal granules were packed in a specification in which 1 g of granules was equivalent to 4 g ( Rheum officinale Baill.) , 5.5 g ( Curcuma longa L ), 3 g ( Bombyx mori Linnaeus ), and 6 g ( Cryptotympana pustulata Fabricius ) of herbs. …

Optimization of SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Expression in the Silkworm and Induction of Efficient Protective Immunity by Inoculation With Alum Adjuvants.

The newly emerged severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is causing a spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) globally. In order to end the COVID-19 pandemic, an effective vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 must be produced at low cost and disseminated worldwide. The spike (S) protein of coronaviruses plays a pivotal role in the infection to host cells. Therefore, targeting the S protein is one of the most rational approaches in developing vaccines and therapeutic agents. In this study, we optimized the expression of secreted trimerized S protein of SARS-CoV-2 using a silkw

Functional recovery guided by an electrospun silk fibroin conduit after sciatic nerve injury in rats.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the regenerative capacity of a newly developed nerve guidance conduit using electrospun silk fibroin (SFNC) implanted in a 10-mm defect of the sciatic nerve in rats. After evaluating the physical properties and cytocompatibility of SFNC in vitro, rats were randomly allocated into three groups: defect only, autograft and SFNC. To compare motor function and abnormal sensation among groups, ankle stance angle (ASA) and severity of autotomy were observed for 10 weeks after injury. Immunostaining with axonal neurofilament (NF) and myelin basic protein (MBP) ant

Protection against autoimmune diabetes by silkworm-produced GFP-tagged CTB-insulin fusion protein.

In animals, oral administration of the cholera toxin B (CTB) subunit conjugated to the autoantigen insulin enhances the specific immune-unresponsive state. This is called oral tolerance and is capable of suppressing autoimmune type 1 diabetes (T1D). However, the process by which the CTB-insulin (CTB-INS) protein works as a therapy for T1D in vivo remains unclear. Here, we successfully expressed a green fluorescent protein- (GFP-) tagged CTB-Ins (CTB-Ins-GFP) fusion protein in silkworms in a pentameric form that retained the native ability to activate the mechanism. Oral administration of the C

Silkworm dropping extract ameliorate trimellitic anhydride-induced allergic contact dermatitis by regulating Th1/Th2 immune response.

UNLABELLED: Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is an inflammatory skin disease caused by hapten-specific immune response. Silkworm droppings are known to exert beneficial effects during the treatment of inflammatory diseases. Here, we studied whether topical treatment and oral administration of silkworm dropping extract (SDE) ameliorate trimellitic anhydride (TMA)-induced ACD. In ACD mice model, SDE treatment significantly suppressed the increase in both ear thickness and serum IgE levels. Furthermore, IL-1β and TNF-α levels were reduced by SDE. In allergic responses, SDE treatment significantl

Rhythmic expression of the cycle gene in a hematophagous insect vector.

BACKGROUND: A large number of organisms have internal circadian clocks that enable them to adapt to the cyclic changes of the external environment. In the model organism Drosophila melanogaster, feedback loops of transcription and translation are believed to be crucial for the maintenance of the central pacemaker. In this mechanism the cycle (or bmal1) gene, which is constitutively expressed, plays a critical role activating the expression of genes that will later inhibit their own activity, thereby closing the loop. Unlike Drosophila, the molecular clock of insect vectors is poorly understood

Antioxidant and immunostimulating activities of the fruiting bodies of Paecilomyces japonica, a new type of Cordyceps sp.

Cordyceps is negative for its many biological activities and a tonic for restoring vital functions in traditional Chinese medicine. In an effort to evaluate the pharmacological effects, including the antiaging effect of the fruiting bodies of the cultivated Paecilomyces japonica fungus, a new type of Cordyceps sp. was investigated. This investigation was focused on ultimately revealing its biologically active principles, its effects on free-radical scavenging enzymes, lipid peroxidation, as well as its immunological functions. As a result, both water and methanol extracts were found to cause n

Hepatoprotective effects on alcoholic liver disease of fermented silkworms with Bacillus subtilis and Aspergillus kawachii.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the protective effect of Bacillus subtilis fermented silkworm powder (BFSP) and Aspergillus kawachii fermented silkworms powder (AFSP) on alcohol-induced hepatotoxicity in Sprague-Dawley rats. Alcohol-feeding rats were fed with diets containing silkworm powder (SP) or both BFSP and AFSP at the 5% (w/w) levels for 4 weeks. Alcohol administration resulted in a significant increase in the activities of liver marker enzymes, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), γ-glutamyl transpeptidase (γ-GTP) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH). Administration of BFSP marked

Anticancer peptides as novel immunomodulatory therapeutic candidates for cancer treatment.

Cancer remains a concern after years of research in this field. Conventional therapies such as chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery are available for cancer treatment, but they are characterized by various side effects. There are several immunological challenges that make it difficult for the immune system and conventional therapies to treat cancer. Some of these challenges include heterogeneity, resistance to medicines, and cancer relapse. Even advanced treatments like immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), which revolutionized cancer treatment, have associated toxicity and resistance further n

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… Xu et al. [ 78 ] investigated the anticancer activity of Bombyx mori cecropin A and cecropin D against human esophageal cancer Eca109 and TE13 cells and normal human embryonic kidney 293T cells. … The antibacterial peptide from Bombyx mori cecropinXJ induced growth arrest and apoptosis in human hepatocellular carcinoma cells. Oncol Lett. 2016;12:57–62. doi: 10.3892/ol.2016.4601. 129. Ghandehari F, Fatemi M. …

Kidney-Tonifying, Phlegm-Resolving, and Blood Stasis-Removing Therapy for Multiple Myeloma: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial on Epigenetic and Immune Modulation.

BACKGROUND: Multiple myeloma (MM) is characterized by kidney deficiency, phlegm, and blood stasis as core findings, specifically in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and the kidney-tonifying, phlegm-resolving, and blood stasis-removing (KPR) method is a fundamental therapeutic approach for MM in TCM. Western medicine primarily focuses on targeted immunotherapy or chemotherapy for MM treatment, whereas TCM characterizes MM through distinct pathological patterns that directly correspond to immune microenvironment dysregulation. Emerging evidence implicates the PHD finger protein 19 (PHF19)/enh

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… g), processed Pinellia ternata rhizome (18 g), Prunella vulgaris spike (15 g), white mustard seed (9 g), Fritillaria thunbergii bulb (18 g), oyster shell (30 g), Hedyotis diffusa herb (30 g), Scutellaria barbata herb (30 g), Duchesnea indica herb (15 g), Eupolyphaga sinensis insect (9 g), processed Bombyx … and disease progression/relapse, as well as KPR method–related gastrointestinal side effects (mild diarrhea, nausea, and anorexia from cold/bitter herbs like Oldenlandia diffusa and Scutellaria barbata ) and allergic reactions (rashes, papules, and erythema) to herbs such as Eupolyphaga sinensis and Bombyx …