Project description:We studied the application of transcriptome technology in alfalfa selenium treatment. After spraying sodium selenite on the leaves, the process of selenium absorption and assimilation of alfalfa is unknown. The time point of transcriptome determination was determined by measuring the change of selenium content. Our results showed that 12 h was the key point of the change of selenium content in alfalfa, that is, the selenium content increased continuously before 12 h, decreased gradually after 12 h, and remained stable after 48 h. Transcriptome sequencing showed that phosphorus transporter and endocytosis related genes may be involved in selenium absorption at 12 h compared with 0 H. 12-48 h, some thiometabolic pathways may be involved in selenium metabolism and ubiquitination pathway, which may be the detoxification pathway of selenoprotein.
Project description:To get an overview of transcriptome characteristics of Wangshuibai during infection by Fg, a high-throughput RNA sequencing based on next generation sequencing (NGS) technology (Illumina) were performed. Each spike of 4 central spikelets was injected with 10 μl of conidial inoculant (105 macro conidia per milliliter) and covered with a plastic bag to maintain humidity until sampling. Both non-inoculated spikes and inoculated spikes at 12, 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours after inoculation (hai) were sampled. Inoculations and sampling were conducted at 7 a.m. except for the sample at 12 hai at 7 p.m. A total of 12 samples (one treatment, two genotypes and six time points) were prepared for RNA extraction. The samples for transcriptome analysis were the mixture of equal amount of RNA from non-inoculated spikes and spikes at 12, 24 and 48 hai of Wangshuibai. Transcriptome library with fragments between 200 to 700 bp was prepared following the Illuminaâs kits provided by manufacturer and sequenced on Illumina HiSeq⢠2000 using paired-end technology in a single run.
Project description:Analysis of transcriptome changes in SKOV-3 and OVCAR-3 spheroids following selenite or coated selenium nanoparticles treatment at sublethal doses for 24 hrs
Project description:Methanococcus maripaludis utilizes selenocysteine-(Sec-) containing proteins (selenoproteins), mostly active in the organism’s primary energy metabolism, methanogenesis. Under selenium depletion, M. maripaludis employs a set of enzymes containing cysteine (Cys) instead of Sec. The genes coding for these Sec-/Cys-containing isoforms are the only genes known expression of which is influenced by the selenium status of the cell. Using quantitative proteomics and transcriptomics approx. 7% and 12%, respectively, of all genes/proteins were differentially expressed/synthesized in response to the selenium supply. Some of the genes identified involve methanogenesis, nitrogenase functions, and putative transporters. An increase of transcript abundance for putative transporters under selenium-depleted conditions indicated the organism’s effort to tap into alternative sources of selenium. Selenium sources M. maripaludis is known to utilize are selenite and dimethylselenide. To expand this list, a selenium responsive reporter strain was assessed with nine other, environmentally relevant selenium species. While some had a similar biological window as selenite, others were effectively utilized at lower concentrations. Conversely, selenate and seleno-amino acids were only utilized at unphysiologically high concentrations and two compounds were not utilized at all. To address the role of the selenium-regulated putative transporters in selenium transport, M. maripaludis mutant strains lacking one or two of the putative transporters were tested for the capability to utilize the different selenium species. Of the five putative transporters analyzed by loss-of-function mutagenesis, none appeared to be absolutely required for utilizing any of the selenium species tested, indicating they have redundant and/or overlapping specificities, or are not dedicated selenium transporters.
Project description:Moderate selenium deficiency may lead to an impaired capacity to cope with health challenges. Functional effects of suboptimal selenium intake are not fully known, and biomarkers for an insufficient selenium supply are inadequate. We therefore fed mice diets of moderately deficient or adequate selenium intake for 6 weeks. Changes in global gene expression were monitored by microarray analysis in splenic leukocytes. Genes for four selenoproteins, Sepw1, Gpx1, Selh and Sep15, were the most significantly down-regulated in moderate selenium deficiency, and this was confirmed by quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). Classification of significantly affected genes revealed that processes related to inflammation, heme biosynthesis, DNA replication and transcription, cell cycle and transport were affected by selenium restriction. Down-regulation by moderate selenium deficiency of specific genes involved in inflammation and heme biosynthesis was confirmed by qPCR. Myeloperoxidase and lysozyme activities were decreased in selenium-restricted leukocytes, providing evidence for functional consequences. Genes for 31 nuclear factor (NF)-κB targets were down-regulated in moderate selenium deficiency, indicating an impaired NF-κB signaling. Together, the observed changes point to a disturbance in inflammatory response. The selenoproteins found here to be sensitive to selenium intake in murine leukocytes might also be useful as biomarkers for a moderate selenium deficiency in humans.
Project description:Background & aim: Micronutrient deficiencies, particularly those of zinc and selenium, are common in persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLWHIV), and have been associated with the development of non-AIDS related comorbidities, impaired immune system function, HIV disease progression and mortality. The implementation of intervention strategies on clinically stable long-term-treated PLWHIV could bring potential benefits on impeding or delaying the onset of non-AIDS associated comorbidities, improving their health status and overall quality of life. The aim of the present study is to analyze the effect of zinc and selenium supplementation on body composition, bone mineral density (BMD), lipids profile, glucose and immune system activation and function on PLWHIV on antiretroviral therapy (ART) without metabolic diseases. Methods: This pilot trial was composed of 60 PLWHIV on ART who were randomly assigned to either zinc, selenium, zinc + selenium supplementation or to a control group. Daily supplementation was prescribed during 6 months as follows: the zinc group received 30 mg of zinc gluconate, the selenium group received 200 mcg of selenium yeast and the zinc + selenium group received both micronutrients at the same doses and presentations. Individuals in the control group were followed during the same time without any nutritional supplementation. Body composition (weight, body mass index [BMI], fat mass and muscle mass), BMD, blood pressure, blood biochemical parameters (cholesterol, glucose and triglycerides), serum zinc and selenium concentrations, CD4+ T cell count and CD4+ and CD8+ T cells immune activation were assessed before and after supplementation. One individual of each supplementation group and one of the control group were analyzed for single cell transcriptomics before and after supplementation. Results: BMI (p=0.03), fat mass in kg (p=0.03) and percentage (p=0.02), as well as trunk fat (p=0.01), were significantly decreased after selenium supplementation. No changes were observed for body composition, BMD, biochemical determinations or blood pressure on the other intervention groups after supplementation (p>0.05 in all cases). The CD4+ T cells frequency and count significantly increased after selenium and zinc supplementation (p=0.03, p=0.05 respectively). CD4+ and CD8+ T-cell immune activation did not change after supplementation (p>0.05 in both cases). On the single cell transcriptome analysis, zinc and selenium supplementation significantly change de expression of genes associated with the function of naive and memory CD8+ T cells (adjusted p<0.05 in all cases). Conclusions: Selenium supplementation have beneficial effects on the body composition, while zinc and selenium supplementation increased CD4+ T cell replenishment of PLWHIV on long-term ART without metabolic diseases. Additionally, zinc and selenium supplementation modified the expression of genes associated with the function of naive and memory CD8+ T cells. Zinc and selenium supplementation are a simple, low-cost, and safe nutritional treatment that represents a complementary intervention to improve the health status and increase the quality of life of clinically stable PLWHIV without metabolic diseases. Registered: Under ClinicalTrails.gov identifier NCT03421314