遗传Pub Date : 2025-08-01DOI: 10.16288/j.yczz.25-030
Meng-Wei Guo, You-Hong Fan, Guo-Dong Ren
{"title":"Molecular basis of microRNA stability and degradation in plants.","authors":"Meng-Wei Guo, You-Hong Fan, Guo-Dong Ren","doi":"10.16288/j.yczz.25-030","DOIUrl":"10.16288/j.yczz.25-030","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of endogenous small non-coding RNAs with 20 to 24 nucleotides in length. They primarily regulate gene expression at the post-transcriptional level and influence numerous biological processes, including reproduction, development, and responses to environmental stimuli in both plants and animals. The spatiotemporal expression of miRNAs across organs, tissues, and cells is tightly regulated at multiple levels, encompassing transcription, processing, stability control, and targeted degradation. The biochemical pathway of miRNA biogenesis, including transcription and processing, has been established, and its regulatory mechanisms have also been extensively studied. In this review, we systematically summarize current advances in post-biogenesis regulation of miRNA stability, turnover, and targeted degradation in plants, with comparative analyses of similarities and differences in animal systems. By integrating these advances, this review seeks to provide a framework for further elucidating the molecular mechanisms controlling intracellular miRNA abundance.</p>","PeriodicalId":35536,"journal":{"name":"遗传","volume":"47 8","pages":"944-957"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144875600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
遗传Pub Date : 2025-08-01DOI: 10.16288/j.yczz.24-373
Ding-Wei Lei, Rui-Chu Gu, Xiao-Xue Xie, Shi-Zhi Ding, Han Wen
{"title":"Application and prospects of current computational methods in m<sup>6</sup>A research: a comprehensive review.","authors":"Ding-Wei Lei, Rui-Chu Gu, Xiao-Xue Xie, Shi-Zhi Ding, Han Wen","doi":"10.16288/j.yczz.24-373","DOIUrl":"10.16288/j.yczz.24-373","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>N</i><sup>6</sup>-methyladenosine (m<sup>6</sup>A) is the most prevalent modification in eukaryotic mRNA, playing a pivotal role in regulating various aspects of mRNA metabolism, including splicing, processing, degradation, and translation. This review provides a comprehensive overview of computational strategies employed in m<sup>6</sup>A research, with an emphasis on data-driven methodologies for the prediction of m<sup>6</sup>A sites and molecular dynamics simulations for deciphering m<sup>6</sup>A-associated biological mechanisms. The article first discusses the evolution of m<sup>6</sup>A detection technologies, outlines the corresponding data processing methods, and summarizes publicly available datasets that serve as essential resources for constructing computational models. Subsequently, we highlight research advancements in machine learning and deep learning models for m<sup>6</sup>A site prediction. Finally, we demonstrate the contributions of molecular dynamics simulations in unravelling m<sup>6</sup>A-related molecular mechanisms, illustrating how computational methods facilitate the understanding of this complex epigenetic regulation. By systematically synthesizing relevant content, this review further discusses the latest research progress and application values of computational methods in m<sup>6</sup>A modification, offering new perspectives and insights for in-depth investigations.</p>","PeriodicalId":35536,"journal":{"name":"遗传","volume":"47 8","pages":"903-927"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144875596","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
遗传Pub Date : 2025-08-01DOI: 10.16288/j.yczz.25-163
Huai-Hao Yang, Bing-Lian Zheng
{"title":"Biogenesis, action, function of plant small RNAs and their potential application in agriculture.","authors":"Huai-Hao Yang, Bing-Lian Zheng","doi":"10.16288/j.yczz.25-163","DOIUrl":"10.16288/j.yczz.25-163","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Plant small RNAs (sRNAs) are essential regulators of gene expression and genome stability in plants. Based on their biogenesis and mechanisms of action, they are primarily classified into two major categories: microRNAs (miRNAs) and small interfering RNAs (siRNAs). These sRNAs rely on distinct processing proteins for their production and effector proteins to execute their functions, playing pivotal roles in diverse developmental processes and environmental responses. Recent advances in next-generation sequencing have identified numerous novel sRNAs across multiple plant species, while studies in <i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i> and various crops have significantly enhanced our understanding of their biogenesis, regulatory networks, and biological functions. In this review, we systematically summarize the research progress on different classes of plant sRNAs, focusing on their biosynthetic pathways, molecular mechanisms, and biological function. Furthermore, we discuss the potential applications of plant sRNAs in agriculture, including their prospects as next-generation RNA pesticides, supported by current technological developments. This review aims to provide a theoretical foundation for further research on plant sRNAs and their agricultural applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":35536,"journal":{"name":"遗传","volume":"47 8","pages":"928-943"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144875597","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Progress on nucleos(t)idyl lipid-based nanoparticles for nucleic acid drugs delivery.","authors":"Jia-Mei Hong, Hong-Yi Liu, Hua Guo, Jing Yu, Qi Zhang, Zhu Guan, Zhen-Jun Yang","doi":"10.16288/j.yczz.24-378","DOIUrl":"10.16288/j.yczz.24-378","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nucleic acid drugs can function at the gene level, and have the advantages of simple synthesis, easy modification and high specificity. However, there are many obstacles in transfection and <i>in vivo</i> delivery due to their negative charge, high molecular weight, and hydrophilicity. Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) can encapsulate siRNA or mRNA through electrostatic interactions and five related drugs have been approved as of April 2025. However, due to the inevitable immunogenicity and hepatosplenic toxicity, most LNP-encapsulated nucleic acid drugs were terminated in the early clinical stage. Nucleos(t)idyl lipids are a class of amphiphilic molecules composed of nucleobases or nucleos(t)idyl heads, linkers and lipid tail chains, which can bind with the bases of nucleic acid drugs through hydrogen bonding and π-π stacking and self-assemble to form nanoparticles or micelles with broad application prospects. In this review, we summarize the research progress in delivery systems of nucleic acid drugs based on nucleos(t)idyl lipids and peptidyl lipids, and discuss their differences with LNP-encapsulated nucleic acid drugs, including structural characterization, molecular dynamics simulation, <i>in vivo</i> distribution, as well as efficacy and safety, so as to provide new ideas for improving the targeting delivery of nucleic acid drugs.</p>","PeriodicalId":35536,"journal":{"name":"遗传","volume":"47 8","pages":"823-841"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144875601","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
遗传Pub Date : 2025-08-01DOI: 10.16288/j.yczz.24-311
Xun Zhou, Shi-Jie Zhou, Jie Liu, Yu-Xiang Wang
{"title":"CRISPR/Cas system targeting RNA and its derivative technology.","authors":"Xun Zhou, Shi-Jie Zhou, Jie Liu, Yu-Xiang Wang","doi":"10.16288/j.yczz.24-311","DOIUrl":"10.16288/j.yczz.24-311","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>RNA editing is one of the important research directions in the field of epigenetics. With further research, scientists have discovered that the CRISPR/Cas system can target not only DNA but also RNA, thereby achieving precise gene editing at the transcriptional level. Moreover, using the CRISPR/Cas system for RNA editing can also avoid damage to genome. At present, a variety of derivative technologies based on RNA-targeting CRISPR systems have been developed, including RNA knockdown and editing, nucleic acid detection and imaging, and RNA tracking. The emergence of these derivative technologies provides powerful tools for deciphering biological genetic mechanisms and disease treatment. In this review, we summarize the structure, function, mechanisms, and derived technologies of RNA-targeting CRISPR/Cas systems, aiming to enrich people's understanding of CRISPR/Cas-mediated RNA editing.</p>","PeriodicalId":35536,"journal":{"name":"遗传","volume":"47 8","pages":"842-860"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144875598","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
遗传Pub Date : 2025-08-01DOI: 10.16288/j.yczz.25-077
De-Yu Xu, Xi Zhou, Yu-Jie Ren
{"title":"RNAi-based antiviral immunity.","authors":"De-Yu Xu, Xi Zhou, Yu-Jie Ren","doi":"10.16288/j.yczz.25-077","DOIUrl":"10.16288/j.yczz.25-077","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>RNA interference (RNAi) is a gene silencing mechanism mediated by small RNAs derived from double-stranded RNA (dsRNA), capable of silencing specific genes. Following viral invasion, the dsRNA produced during viral replication is cleaved by the host cell's Dicer protein, generating virus-derived small interfering RNAs (virus-derived small interference RNAs, vsiRNA). These vsiRNAs then guide the cleavage and degradation of viral RNA <i>via</i> the RNAi pathway, exerting an antiviral effect. Therefore, RNAi is also recognized as an efficient antiviral immune pathway during viral infection. However, through long-term evolution, viruses have developed various strategies to counteract RNAi. For instance, they encode specific viral suppressors of RNAi (VSRs) that target and antagonize key molecules in this pathway. Research indicates that designing drugs to specifically target VSRs can \"unlock\" the antiviral function of RNAi within host cells, demonstrating highly potent and relatively broad-spectrum antiviral activity. Furthermore, viral infection can also be regulated by host- or virus-derived microRNAs (miRNAs). The role of miRNAs in viral infection provides new targets for antiviral therapy. In this review, we summarize the mechanism of RNAi in antiviral immunity, recent research advances, and its application prospects in antiviral therapy, aiming to provide theoretical support for antiviral immunity research and treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":35536,"journal":{"name":"遗传","volume":"47 8","pages":"876-884"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144875603","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
遗传Pub Date : 2025-07-20DOI: 10.16288/j.yczz.25-022
Ning Zhang, Ye Tian
{"title":"Design strategies and applications of fluorescent protein-based probes.","authors":"Ning Zhang, Ye Tian","doi":"10.16288/j.yczz.25-022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.16288/j.yczz.25-022","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The discovery of fluorescent proteins has revolutionized cell biology research. By fusing fluorescent proteins with target proteins, fluorescent biosensors can be constructed to enable real-time monitoring of dynamic cellular events in live cells and organisms. The unique physicochemical properties of fluorescent proteins, such as spectral range, chromophore maturation speed, pH sensitivity, and stability, offer diverse options for probe design. Researchers have developed various fluorescent biosensors based on these properties to monitor distinct molecular events. This review systematically summarizes the main strategies for designing fluorescent protein probes and highlights their typical applications in biological research. It provides a reference for developing more efficient and specialized fluorescent probes to address complex biological questions.</p>","PeriodicalId":35536,"journal":{"name":"遗传","volume":"47 7","pages":"711-728"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144660564","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Progress on the construction of <i>Streptomyces</i> minimized genomes.","authors":"Hui Li, Li-Juan Guo, He-Xia Zhou, Chun-Yang Li, Jia-Lin Dai, Li-Zhu Shen, Rui Zhang, Feng-Hui Sun","doi":"10.16288/j.yczz.25-008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.16288/j.yczz.25-008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The genus <i>Streptomyces</i> provides a wealth of natural products with diverse structures, accounting for more than two-thirds of natural antibiotics. However, the original <i>Streptomyces</i> producers of desired natural products are technically challenging due to their harsh cultivation conditions, slow growth rate and intricate genetic backgrounds. Meanwhile, the metabolites of <i>Streptomyces</i> can also cause interference with the extraction of the target natural products. Thus, there is an urgent need to develop an ideal <i>Streptomyces</i> chassis with characterization of clean metabolic background, fluent genetic manipulation, and higher success rate of biosynthetic gene cluster expressions, which can largely increase yield and reduce production costs of natural products. In this review, we summarize the recent development of the chassis in <i>Streptomyces</i> and its important roles in the excavation and production of natural products, with focus on its potential for discovery and synthesis of natural products.</p>","PeriodicalId":35536,"journal":{"name":"遗传","volume":"47 7","pages":"756-767"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144660567","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Potential value of anoikis transcriptional signatures in predicting prognosis and immune microenvironment in hepatocellular carcinoma.","authors":"Fu-Rong Cheng, Wen-Yu Song, Peng-Bo Cao, Gang-Qiao Zhou","doi":"10.16288/j.yczz.25-007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.16288/j.yczz.25-007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Resistance to anoikis, a crucial factor in cancer cell survival, drives the development and progression of numerous malignancies. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a malignant liver tumor characterized by high rates of recurrence and metastasis. However, the role of anoikis in HCC remains poorly understood. In this study, we identify 74 anoikis-related genes (ARGs) differentially expressed in HCC using the transcriptional data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA). Then, we develop a prognostic model incorporating 9 of these genes through LASSO-Cox regression analysis, and confirm the model's independent prognostic significance for overall survival in HCC patients by using multivariable Cox proportional hazards analysis. Furthermore, we observe significant enrichment of activated proliferation-related pathways, increased infiltration of immunosuppressive cells and resistance to anti-PD-L1 therapy in the high-risk group defined by this model. These findings suggest that the ARG model may serve as a novel prognostic indicator for HCC patients and underscore the critical role of anoikis in HCC progression.</p>","PeriodicalId":35536,"journal":{"name":"遗传","volume":"47 7","pages":"768-785"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144660566","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
遗传Pub Date : 2025-07-20DOI: 10.16288/j.yczz.24-374
Xiao Zhang, Yan Yu, Yong Ning, Qi-Wen Hong, Huai-Ping Shi
{"title":"Advances in microRNA promoting gene expression.","authors":"Xiao Zhang, Yan Yu, Yong Ning, Qi-Wen Hong, Huai-Ping Shi","doi":"10.16288/j.yczz.24-374","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.16288/j.yczz.24-374","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of endogenous, single-stranded, noncoding RNAs ranging from 20~24 nucleotides in length. Traditionally, miRNAs are considered to inhibit mRNA translation or promote mRNA degradation, thereby exerting a negative regulatory effect on gene expression by binding to the 3' untranslated region (UTR) in the cytoplasm. However, this framework cannot fully explain the observed positive roles of certain miRNAs in gene regulation. Recent studies have identified mechanisms such as enhancer- and promoter-mediated transcriptional activation, as well as UTR-mediated translational activation, as key processes underlying the positive regulation of gene expression by miRNAs. Additionally, the subcellular distribution of miRNAs and specific physiological conditions can influence their functions. In this review, we summarize the biological characteristics and functions of miRNAs, with the goal of providing insights for future research in this field.</p>","PeriodicalId":35536,"journal":{"name":"遗传","volume":"47 7","pages":"729-741"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144660561","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}