Publications by authors named "Zhaoyu He"

Calcium/calmodulin dependent protein kinase kinase (CaMKK), a highly conserved protein kinase, is involved in the downstream processes of various biological activities by phosphorylating and activating 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) in response to the increase of cytosolic-free calcium (Ca). In the present study, a CaMKKI was identified from Yesso scallop Patinopecten yessoensis. Its mRNA was ubiquitously expressed in haemocytes and all tested tissues with the highest expression level in mantle.

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  • Heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) is a crucial stress protein in animals that helps them cope with adverse conditions, and a study identified 113 HSP70 gene members in the oyster species Magallana gigas (formerly Crassostrea gigas).
  • The genes were found to be distributed variably across 8 chromosomes, with a significant cluster expansion in the HSPa12 subfamily and many genes showing tandem duplication, particularly affected by positive selection.
  • Expression analysis revealed that HSP70 genes had tissue-specific responses to heat shock treatment, with significant increases in certain genes observed at 6, 12, and 24 hours post-shock, indicating potential functional differences among them.
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  • The study investigates the pharmacological properties of polysaccharides from Lour, a plant used in Chinese herbal medicine, focusing on their extraction methods and associated bioactivities.
  • Six polysaccharides were extracted from different parts of Lour using hot water and ultrasound-assisted methods, revealing significant variations in their yields, chemical compositions, and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.
  • Findings indicate that polysaccharides from the roots (SPS-R1 and SPS-R2) show promising anti-inflammatory effects, while those from the leaves (SPS-L1) have strong antioxidant properties, suggesting potential medicinal applications that require further exploration.*
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AMP-activated protein kinase α subunit (AMPKα), the central regulatory molecule of energy metabolism, plays an important role in maintaining energy homeostasis and helping cells to resist the influence of various adverse factors. In the present study, an AMPKα was identified from Yesso scallop Patinopecten yessoensis (PyAMPKα). The open reading frame (ORF) of PyAMPKα was of 1599 bp encoding a putative polypeptide of 533 amino acid residues with a typical KD domain, a α-AID domain and a α-CTD domain.

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Transient receptor potential vanilloid 4 (TRPV4) is one of the major non-selective cation channel proteins, which plays a crucial role in sensing biotic and abiotic stresses, such as pathogen infection, temperature, mechanical pressure and osmotic pressure changes by regulating Ca homeostasis. In the present study, a TRPV4 homologue was identified in Pacific oyster , designated as TRPV4. The open reading frame (ORF) of TRPV4 was of 2298 bp encoding a putative polypeptide of 765 amino acid residues with three typical ankyrin domains and six conserved transmembrane domains of TRPV4 subfamily proteins, as well as multiple N-glycosylation sites, cAMP- and cGMP-dependent protein kinase phosphorylation sites, protein kinase C phosphorylation sites, casein kinase II phosphorylation sites, and prokaryotic membrane lipoprotein lipid attachment site.

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  • Researchers have developed a method for single-molecule protein sequencing that accurately identifies peptide sequences in real time.
  • This technique uses dye-labeled amino acid recognizers and aminopeptidases to probe single peptides while recording fluorescence data on a semiconductor chip.
  • The method shows potential for detailed analysis of proteins, including the ability to detect single amino acid changes and modifications, paving the way for more accessible proteomic research.
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Calnexin (CNX) is one of the major calcium-binding proteins in endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and plays a crucial role in regulating Ca homeostasis and unfolded protein response (UPR). In the present study, CNX was identified in Yesso Scallop . The open reading frame (ORF) of CNX was of 1794 bp encoding a putative polypeptide of 598 amino acid residues with an N-terminal signal peptide, a typical calreticulin (CRT) domain and a C-terminal transmembrane domain.

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Beclin 1 and LC3 are important autophagy regulation proteins involved in vesicle nucleation and extension stage, respectively. In the present study, a Beclin 1 and a LC3 were identified from Yesso scallop Patinopecten yessoensis (PyBeclin 1 and PyLC3). The open reading frame (ORF) of PyBeclin 1 was of 1335 bp encoding a putative polypeptide of 444 amino acid residues with an N-terminal BCL-2 homology 3 (BH3) domain, a central coiled-coil domain (CCD), and a C-terminal evolutionarily conserved domain (ECD).

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