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N-demethylases have been reported to remove the methyl groups on primary or secondary amines, which could further affect the properties and functions of biomacromolecules or chemical compounds; however, the substrate scope and the robustness of N-demethylases have not been systematically investigated. Here we report the recreation of natural evolution in key microdomains of the Thermomicrobium roseum sarcosine oxidase (TrSOX), an N-demethylase with marked stability (melting temperature over 100 °C) and enantioselectivity, for enhanced substrate scope and catalytic efficiency on -C-N- bonds. We obtained the structure of TrSOX by crystallization and X-ray diffraction (XRD) for the initial framework. The natural evolution in the nonconserved residues of key microdomains-including the catalytic loop, coenzyme pocket, substrate pocket, and entrance site-was then identified using ancestral sequence reconstruction (ASR), and the substitutions that accrued during natural evolution were recreated by site-directed mutagenesis. The single and double substitution variants catalyzed the N-demethylation of N-methyl-L-amino acids up to 1800- and 6000-fold faster than the wild type, respectively. Additionally, these single substitution variants catalyzed the terminal N-demethylation of non-amino-acid compounds and the oxidation of the main chain -C-N- bond to a -C=N- bond in the nitrogen-containing heterocycle. Notably, these variants retained the enantioselectivity and stability of the initial framework. We conclude that the variants of TrSOX are of great potential use in N-methyl enantiomer resolution, main-chain Schiff base synthesis, and alkaloid modification or degradation.miRNAs are short noncoding RNA molecules that regulate gene expression by inhibiting translation or inducing degradation of target mRNAs. miRNAs are often expressed as polycistronic transcripts, so-called miRNA clusters, containing several miRNA precursors. The largest mammalian miRNA cluster, the miR-379-410 cluster, is expressed primarily during embryonic development and in the adult brain; however, downstream regulation of this cluster is not well understood. Here, we investigated adenosine deamination to inosine (RNA editing) in the miR-379-410 cluster by adenosine deaminase acting on RNA (ADAR) enzymes as a possible mechanism modulating the expression and activity of these miRNAs in a brain-specific manner. We show that the levels of editing in the majority of mature miRNAs are lower than the editing levels of the corresponding site in primary miRNA precursors. However, for one miRNA, miR-376b-3p, editing was significantly higher in the mature form than in the primary precursor. We found miR-376b-3p maturation is negatively regulated by ADAR2 in an editing activity-independent manner, whereas ADAR1-mediated and ADAR2-mediated editing were observed to be competitive. In addition, the edited miR-376b-3p targets a different set of mRNAs than unedited miR-376b-3p, including 4-aminobutyrate aminotransferase, encoding the enzyme responsible for the catabolism of the neurotransmitter gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA). Expression of edited miR-376b-3p led to increased intracellular GABA levels as well as increased cell surface presentation of GABA type A receptors. Our results indicate that both editing and editing-independent effects modulate the expression of miR-376b-3p, with the potential to regulate GABAergic signaling in the brain.
NT-proBNP (N-terminal prohormone of brain natriuretic peptide) has been established as a useful biomarker in plasma for children with congenital heart disease (CHD). Plasma values were shown to correlate well with urinary values. We designed a study to investigate the general utility of urinary NT-proBNP in children with and without CHD in an ambulatory setting.

202 children (mean age 93months (1-225months)) were included in the analysis. We investigated the performance of urinary NT-proBNP values determined from spot urine as a diagnostic tool for different forms of congenital heart disease.

Urinary NT-proBNP is a good diagnostic tool for children with congenital heart disease (ROC area under the curve 0.807). Combining these values with the Ross-classification further improves the diagnostic power (ROC area under the curve 0.831) Analysis also showed significant differences between Lg
urinary NT-proBNP values of healthy controls and those of children after corrective surgery. Furthermore, children who have completed the stages of Fontan palliation showed higher values than age matched controls.

Urinary NT-proBNP can be used in an ambulatory setting to discriminate between relevant and nonrelevant CHD and might be valuable as a follow up parameter for children after biventricular repair or univentricular palliation. Age dependant urinary NT-proBNP normal values for children could be an easy-to-use tool for general practitioners as well as specialised clinics.
Urinary NT-proBNP can be used in an ambulatory setting to discriminate between relevant and nonrelevant CHD and might be valuable as a follow up parameter for children after biventricular repair or univentricular palliation. Age dependant urinary NT-proBNP normal values for children could be an easy-to-use tool for general practitioners as well as specialised clinics.
Scientific evidence imply the strong correlation between diabetes and breast cancer. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and its analogue liraglutide, have been widely used for diabetes treatment. However, the role of GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R) in breast cancer requires further elucidation. This study aimed to investigate the risk and the molecular mechanisms of liraglutide using in breast cancer.

Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, western blot or immunohistochemistry were used to detect the expressions of GLP-1R, NADPH oxidase 4 (NOX4) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in human triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) cells (MDA-MB-231 and MDA-MB-468) and tissues derived from BALB/cfC3H mouse bearing 4T1 cells inoculation. Cell proliferation and migration was detected using the Cell Counting Kit-8, adenosine triphosphate assay, and transwell assay, respectively. Flow cytometry was used to measure the level of reactive oxygen species (ROS).

We found that the expression of GLP-1R increaseally that of liraglutide in breast cancer patients.
Toxoplasmosis, caused by Toxoplasma gondii (Tg), is one of the most prevalent zoonotic diseases worldwide. Currently, safe and efficient therapeutic options for this disease are still being developed, and are urgently needed. Tylvalosin (Tyl), a broad-spectrum third-generation macrolide, exhibits anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties. The present study aims to explore the anti-parasitic and immunomodulation activities of Tyl against Tg, and the underlying mechanism.

Adhesion, invasion, replication, proliferation, plaque, reversibility, immunofluorescence assays and transmission electron microscopy were utilized to determine the anti-Toxoplasma effect of Tyl. With acute toxoplasmosis model and rabies virus-induced brain inflammation model, the anti-toxoplasmosis and immunomodulation activities of Tyl were assessed by colorimetric assay, histopathological and Oil red O staining, and real-time quantitative PCR. The involved molecular mechanisms were investigated by western blotting and immunohistochemical staining.

Tyl (5 and 10μg/ml) can inhibit Tg propagation, and damage its ultrastructure irreversibly. Aminocaproic order The combination of Tyl and Pyrimethamine (Pyr) exhibits a better synergistic effect. Tyl (50 and 100mg/kg) treatment intraperitoneally can delay mice death and improve survival rate, accompanying the reduced histopathological score and parasite load in the indicated tissues, espically for ileum, liver, spleen, lung and brain. Furthermore, Tg can modulate host phospho-p38 MAPK (pp38), subtilisin/kexin-isozyme-1 (SKI-1)-sterol regulatory element binding protein-1 (SREBP-1) (SKI-1-SREBP-1) pathway and peroxisome proliferators-activated receptor δ (PPARδ), while Tyl is able to reverse these signal pathways close to normal levels.

Our findings indicate that Tyl exhibits anti-Toxoplasma activity and protects mice from acute toxoplasmosis.
Our findings indicate that Tyl exhibits anti-Toxoplasma activity and protects mice from acute toxoplasmosis.
We aimed to investigate putative neuroprotective effects of nesfatin-1 on oxidative brain injury and memory dysfunction induced by a single epileptic seizure and to compare these effects with those of antiepileptic phenytoin.

Wistar albino rats were randomly divided into a control group and pentylenetetrazole (PTZ)-seizure groups pretreated intraperitoneally (ip) with saline or nesfatin-1 (NES-1; 0.3, 1 or 3μg/kg/day) or phenytoin (PHE; 40mg/kg/day) or PHE+NES-1 (0.3μg/kg/day) at 30min before the single-dose PTZ injection (45mg/kg; ip). All treatments were repeated at the 24th and 48th h of the provoked epileptic seizure. Passive-avoidance test was performed to assess memory function. The rats were decapitated at the 72nd hour of seizures and brain tissues were analyzed for histopathological changes and for measuring levels of malondialdehyde, glutathione, myeloperoxidase activity and reactive oxygen/nitrogen species.

In parallel to the effects of phenytoin, NES-1 reduced seizure score, elevated antioxitioxidant capacity, indicating its potential in alleviating memory deficits and increasing the effectiveness of conventional anti-convulsant therapies.Gene therapy is the product of man's quest to eliminate diseases. Gene therapy has three facets namely, gene silencing using siRNA, shRNA and miRNA, gene replacement where the desired gene in the form of plasmids and viral vectors, are directly administered and finally gene editing based therapy where mutations are modified using specific nucleases such as zinc-finger nucleases (ZFNs), transcription activator-like effector nucleases (TALENs) and clustered regulatory interspaced short tandem repeats (CRISPR)/CRISPR-associated protein (Cas)-associated nucleases. Transfer of gene is either through transformation where under specific conditions the gene is directly taken up by the bacterial cells, transduction where a bacteriophage is used to transfer the genetic material and lastly transfection that involves forceful delivery of gene using either viral or non-viral vectors. The non-viral transfection methods are subdivided into physical, chemical and biological. The physical methods include electroporation, biolistic, microinjection, laser, elevated temperature, ultrasound and hydrodynamic gene transfer. The chemical methods utilize calcium- phosphate, DAE-dextran, liposomes and nanoparticles for transfection. The biological methods are increasingly using viruses for gene transfer, these viruses could either integrate within the genome of the host cell conferring a stable gene expression, whereas few other non-integrating viruses are episomal and their expression is diluted proportional to the cell division. So far, gene therapy has been wielded in a plethora of diseases. However, coherent and innocuous delivery of genes is among the major hurdles in the use of this promising therapy. Hence this review aims to highlight the current options available for gene transfer along with the advantages and limitations of every method.
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