scholarly journals Rapid PCD Process Promotes Early Maturity in Weedy Rice (Oryza sativa L. f. spontanea)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Can Zhao ◽  
Wenrong Xu ◽  
Zheng Zhang ◽  
Lingchao Meng ◽  
Weimin Dai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Oryza Sativa ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
Grain Filling ◽  
Oxidative Enzymes ◽  
Weedy Rice ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Cultivated Rice ◽  
Early Maturity ◽  
Grain Filling Period

Abstract Background: Shorter grain-filling period and rapid endosperm development contributes to early maturity in weedy rice (Oryza sativa L. f. spontanea). However, the differences in programmed cell death (PCD) process and anti-oxidative enzymes system in the caryopsis between weedy and cultivated rice are largely unexplored. Main Text: we selected four biotypes of weedy rice and associated cultivated rice (ACR, Oryza sativa) from different latitudes to conduct a common garden experiment. The difference of PCD process between weedy rice and ACR was compared by chemical staining, and the cell viability and nuclear morphometry of endosperm cells were observed by optical microscopy, and anti-oxidative enzymes activity were also measured during grain filling. We found that the PCD progress in weedy rice was more rapid and earlier than that in ACR. The percentage of degraded nuclei of weedy rice were 10%-83% higher than that of ACR. Endosperm cells in weedy rice lost cell viability 2-8 days earlier than that in ACR. The anti-oxidant enzymes activity of weedy rice were lower than that of ACR during grain filling. The ability of weedy rice to scavenge reactive oxygen species is weaker than that of ACR, which may contribute to the rapid PCD process in the endosperm cells of weedy rice. Conclusion: The rapid PCD process and weaker ability to scavenge reactive oxygen species in endosperm cells lead to the shorter grain-filling period of weedy rice.

Rapid endosperm development promotes early maturity in weedy rice (Oryza sativa f. spontanea)

Weed Science ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-178
Author(s):  
Can Zhao ◽  
Wenrong Xu ◽  
Lingchao Meng ◽  
Sheng Qiang ◽  
Weimin Dai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oryza Sativa ◽  
Cell Division ◽  
Grain Filling ◽  
Endosperm Development ◽  
Starch Accumulation ◽  
Weedy Rice ◽  
Endosperm Cell ◽  
Cultivated Rice ◽  
Early Maturity ◽  
Grain Filling Period

AbstractEarly maturity allows weedy rice (Oryza sativa L. f. spontanea) to persist by escaping harvest in paddy fields. A shorter grain-filling period contributes to the early maturity of weedy rice. However, the differences in morphology and endosperm development in the caryopsis between weedy and cultivated rice are largely unexplored. Here, we selected four biotypes of weedy rice and associated cultivated rice (ACR; Oryza sativa) from different latitudes to conduct a common garden experiment. The endosperm development process of the caryopsis was observed by optical microscopy and electron microscopy. Endosperm cell division and starch accumulation rate during grain filling were also measured. The grain development progress in weedy rice was more rapid and earlier than that in ACR. The endosperm development progress of weedy rice was 6 to 8 d earlier than that of ACR. The endosperm cells of weedy rice cellularized earlier and more rapidly than those of ACR, and the starch grains of weedy rice were more sharply polygonal and compactly arranged than those of ACR. The active endosperm cell division period in weedy rice was 4 to 7 d shorter than that in ACR, while the active starch accumulation period of weedy rice was 2 to 8 d shorter than that of ACR. The rapid development of endosperm cells and starch grains leads to the shorter grain-filling period of weedy rice. weedy rice.

Reactive oxygen species induced by heat stress during grain filling of rice ( Oryza sativa L.) are involved in occurrence of grain chalkiness

2017 ◽  
Vol 216 ◽  
pp. 52-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chetphilin Suriyasak ◽  
Keisuke Harano ◽  
Koichiro Tanamachi ◽  
Kazuhiro Matsuo ◽  
Aina Tamada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Oryza Sativa ◽  
Heat Stress ◽  
Oryza Sativa L ◽  
Reactive Oxygen ◽  
Grain Filling ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Grain Chalkiness

scholarly journals The Rapid Cytological Process of Grain Determines Early Maturity in Weedy Rice

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Can Zhao ◽  
Wenrong Xu ◽  
Hewei Li ◽  
Weimin Dai ◽  
Zheng Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Enzyme Activity ◽  
Common Garden ◽  
Grain Filling ◽  
Endosperm Development ◽  
Antioxidative Enzyme ◽  
Weedy Rice ◽  
Cultivated Rice ◽  
Early Maturity ◽  
Cytological Features ◽  
The Difference

Shorter grain-filling period and rapid endosperm development endow weedy rice (WR) with early maturity compared to cultivated rice (CR). However, the role of the cytological features and antioxidative enzyme system during grain development are largely unexplored. We selected four biotypes of WR and their associated cultivated rice (ACR) types from different latitudes to conduct a common garden experiment. The difference in the cytological features of endosperm between WR and ACR was compared by chemical staining, and the cell viability and nuclear morphometry of endosperm cells were observed by optical microscopy. Furthermore, antioxidative enzyme activity was measured during grain filling. Anatomic observation of endosperm shows that the development process of endosperm cell in WR was more rapid and earlier than that in ACR. The percentage of degraded nuclei of WR was 2–83% more than that of ACR. Endosperm cells in WR lost viability 2–6 days earlier than those in ACR. The antioxidant enzyme activity of WR was lower than that of ACR during grain filling. The ability of WR to scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS) was weaker than that of ACR, which may contribute to the rapid cytological process in the endosperm cells of WR. The rapid cytological process and weaker ability to scavenge ROS in endosperm cells may contribute to early maturity in WR.

scholarly journals CBIO-07. CELL DEATH INDUCED BY AN OSCILLATING MAGNETIC FIELD IN PATIENT DERIVED GLIOBLASTOMA CELLS IS MEDIATED BY REACTIVE OXYGEN SPECIES

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. ii17-ii17
Author(s):  
Shashank Hambarde ◽  
Martyn Sharpe ◽  
David Baskin ◽  
Santosh Helekar
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Cell Death ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
Cortical Neurons ◽  
Reactive Oxygen ◽  
Great Promise ◽  
Antioxidant Vitamin ◽  
Ros Generation ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Novel Therapy

Abstract Noninvasive cancer therapy with minimal side effects would be ideal for improving patient outcome in the clinic. We have developed a novel therapy using strong rotating magnets mounted on a helmet. They generate oscillating magnetic fields (OMF) that penetrate through the skull and cover the entire brain. We have demonstrated that OMF can effectively kill patient derived glioblastoma (GBM) cells in cell culture without having cytotoxic effects on cortical neurons and normal human astrocytes (NHA). Exposure of GBM cells to OMF reduced the cell viability by 33% in comparison to sham-treated cells (p< 0.001), while not affecting NHA cell viability. Time lapse video-microscopy for 16 h after OMF exposure showed a marked elevation of mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS), and rapid apoptosis of GBM cells due to activation of caspase 3. Addition of a potent antioxidant vitamin E analog Trolox effectively blocked OMF-induced GBM cell death. Furthermore, OMF significantly potentiated the cytotoxic effect of the pro-oxidant Benzylamine. The results of our studies demonstrate that OMF-induced cell death is mediated by ROS generation. These results demonstrate a potent oncolytic effect on GBM cells that is novel and unrelated to any previously described therapy, including a very different mechanism of action and different technology compared to Optune therapy. The effect is very powerful, and unlike Optune, can be seen within hours after initiation of treatment. We believe that this technology holds great promise for new, effective and nontoxic treatment of glioblastoma.

Weedy Rice Diversity in Southern Brazil

Weed Science ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-37
Author(s):  
Leonard Bonilla Piveta ◽  
José Alberto Noldin ◽  
Nilda Roma-Burgos ◽  
Vívian Ebeling Viana ◽  
Lariza Benedetti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oryza Sativa ◽  
Flowering Time ◽  
Weed Management ◽  
Phenotypic Diversity ◽  
Weedy Rice ◽  
Phenotypic Traits ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Variable Response ◽  
Cultivated Rice ◽  
Flowering Synchrony

Abstract Weedy rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the most troublesome weeds affecting rice (Oryza sativa L.) production in many countries. Weedy rice control is difficult in rice fields because the weed and crop are phenotypically and morphologically similar. Weedy rice can be a source of genetic diversity to cultivated rice. Thus, this study aimed to characterize the morphological diversity of weedy rice in Southern Brazil. Qualitative and quantitative traits of 249 accessions from eight rice growing mesoregions in Rio Grande do Sul (RS) and Santa Catarina (SC) states were analyzed. For each accession, 24 morphological descriptors (14 qualitative and 10 quantitative) were evaluated. All the 249 accessions from RS and SC are of indica lineage. Considering all the phenotypic traits evaluated, the accessions separated into 14 distinct groups. One of the largest groups consisted of plants that were predominantly tall and with green leaves, intermediate shattering, and variable in flowering time. Distinct subgroups exist within larger clusters, showing discernable phenotypic diversity within the main clusters. The variability in flowering time was high (77 to 110 d after emergence), indicating high potential for flowering synchrony with rice cultivars and, consequently, gene flow. This indicates the need to remove escapes when planting herbicide-resistant rice. Thus, weedy rice populations in Southern Brazil are highly diverse and this diversity could result in variable response to weed management.

scholarly journals Metformin Protects H9C2 Cardiomyocytes from High-Glucose and Hypoxia/Reoxygenation Injury via Inhibition of Reactive Oxygen Species Generation and Inflammatory Responses: Role of AMPK and JNK

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mingyan Hu ◽  
Ping Ye ◽  
Hua Liao ◽  
Manhua Chen ◽  
Feiyan Yang
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
High Glucose ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Ischemia Reperfusion ◽  
Reactive Oxygen Species Generation ◽  
Reactive Oxygen ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Compound C ◽  
Hypoxia Reoxygenation

Metformin is a first-line drug for the management of type 2 diabetes. Recent studies suggested cardioprotective effects of metformin against ischemia/reperfusion injury. However, it remains elusive whether metformin provides direct protection against hypoxia/reoxygenation (H/R) injury in cardiomyocytes under normal or hyperglycemic conditions. This study in H9C2 rat cardiomyoblasts was designed to determine cell viability under H/R and high-glucose (HG, 33 mM) conditions and the effects of cotreatment with various concentrations of metformin (0, 1, 5, and 10 mM). We further elucidated molecular mechanisms underlying metformin-induced cytoprotection, especially the possible involvement of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and Jun NH(2)-terminal kinase (JNK). Results indicated that 5 mM metformin improved cell viability, mitochondrial integrity, and respiratory chain activity under HG and/or H/R (P<0.05). The beneficial effects were associated with reduced levels of reactive oxygen species generation and proinflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1α, and IL-6) (P<0.05). Metformin enhanced phosphorylation level of AMPK and suppressed HG + H/R induced JNK activation. Inhibitor of AMPK (compound C) or activator of JNK (anisomycin) abolished the cytoprotective effects of metformin. In conclusion, our study demonstrated for the first time that metformin possessed direct cytoprotective effects against HG and H/R injury in cardiac cells via signaling mechanisms involving activation of AMPK and concomitant inhibition of JNK.

scholarly journals Comparison of Efficacies of Different Jakyakgamcho-tang Extracts on H2O2-Induced C2C12 Cell Viability

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young Sook Kim ◽  
Heung Joo Yuk ◽  
Dong-Seon Kim
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
Muscle Pain ◽  
Reactive Oxygen Species Generation ◽  
Reactive Oxygen ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Water Extracts ◽  
Ethanol Extracts

Oxidative stress is a major contributor to muscle aging and loss of muscle tissue. Jakyakgamcho-tang has been used in traditional Eastern medicine to treat muscle pain. Here, we compared various solvent-based Jakyakgamcho-tang extracts in terms of their effects against hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress in murine C2C12 skeletal muscle cells. Total phenolic content and total flavonoid content in 30% ethanol extracts of Jakyakgamcho-tang were higher than those of water extracts of Jakyakgamcho-tang. Ethanol extracts of Jakyakgamcho-tang had stronger antioxidant and 2,2-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid and 2,2&acute;-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl-scavenging activity than water extracts of Jakyakgamcho-tang. The ethanol extract of Jakyakgamcho-tang inhibited peroxide-induced cell viability and intracellular reactive oxygen species generation more effectively than the water extract of Jakyakgamcho-tang in a dose-dependent manner. These results suggest that the ethanol extract of Jakyakgamcho-tang is relatively more efficacious at protecting against oxidative stress-induced muscle cell death because it prevents reactive oxygen species generation in C2C12 cells. Moreover, the current study indicated that the effective dose of the ethanol extract of Jakyakgamcho-tang required to alleviate muscle pain might be lower than that required for Jakyakgamcho-tang.

scholarly journals Piceatannol Increases Antioxidant Defense and Reduces Cell Death in Human Periodontal Ligament Fibroblast under Oxidative Stress

Antioxidants ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flávia Póvoa da Costa ◽  
Bruna Puty ◽  
Lygia S. Nogueira ◽  
Geovanni Pereira Mitre ◽  
Sávio Monteiro dos Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Cell Death ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Periodontal Ligament ◽  
Cellular Metabolism ◽  
Mitochondrial Activity ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Atp Production

Piceatannol is a resveratrol metabolite that is considered a potent antioxidant and cytoprotector because of its high capacity to chelate/sequester reactive oxygen species. In pathogenesis of periodontal diseases, the imbalance of reactive oxygen species is closely related to the disorder in the cells and may cause changes in cellular metabolism and mitochondrial activity, which is implicated in oxidative stress status or even in cell death. In this way, this study aimed to evaluate piceatannol as cytoprotector in culture of human periodontal ligament fibroblasts through in vitro analyses of cell viability and oxidative stress parameters after oxidative stress induced as an injury simulator. Fibroblasts were seeded and divided into the following study groups: control, vehicle, control piceatannol, H2O2 exposure, and H2O2 exposure combined with the maintenance in piceatannol ranging from 0.1 to 20 μM. The parameters analyzed following exposure were cell viability by trypan blue exclusion test, general metabolism status by the 3-[4,5-dimethylthiazole-2-yl]-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) method, mitochondrial activity through the ATP production, total antioxidant capacity, and reduced gluthatione. Piceatannol was shown to be cytoprotective due the maintenance of cell viability between 1 and 10 μM even in the presence of H2O2. In a concentration of 0.1 μM piceatannol decreased significantly cell viability but increased cellular metabolism and antioxidant capacity of the fibroblasts. On the other hand, the fibroblasts treated with piceatannol at 1 μM presented low metabolism and antioxidant capacity. However, piceatannol did not protect cells from mitochondrial damage as measured by ATP production. In summary, piceatannol is a potent antioxidant in low concentrations with cytoprotective capacity, but it does not prevent all damage caused by hydrogen peroxide.

scholarly journals Role of Resveratrol in Transmitochondrial AMD RPE Cells

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 159
Author(s):  
Sonali Nashine ◽  
Anthony B. Nesburn ◽  
Baruch D. Kuppermann ◽  
Maria Cristina Kenney
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
Macular Degeneration ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Blood Platelets ◽  
Reactive Oxygen ◽  
Age Related Macular Degeneration ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Patient Cell

Resveratrol is a phytoalexin, stilbenoid compound with antioxidant properties attributable to its bioactive trans-resveratrol content. This study characterized the effects of over-the-counter (OTC) resveratrol nutritional supplements and a HPLC-purified resveratrol formulation, in human transmitochondrial age-related macular degeneration (AMD) retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) patient cell lines. These cell lines, which were created by fusing blood platelets obtained from dry and wet AMD patients with mitochondria-deficient (Rho0) ARPE-19 cells, had identical nuclei (derived from ARPE-19 cells) but different mitochondria that were derived from AMD patients. After resveratrol treatment, the levels of cell viability and reactive oxygen species production were measured. Results demonstrated that treatment with different resveratrol formulations improved cell viability and decreased reactive oxygen species generation in each AMD patient cell line. Although further studies are required to establish the cytoprotective potential of resveratrol under different physiological conditions, this novel study established the positive effects of OTC resveratrol supplements in macular degeneration patient cybrid cell lines in vitro.

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