潘庆民1,于振文2,王月福2

采用盆栽和水泥池栽研究了追氮时期对小麦光合作用、14C同化物运转分配和硝酸还原酶(NR)活性的影响.结果表明,拔节(雌雄蕊原基形成)期较起身(二棱)期追施氮肥,显著提高了小麦开花后的旗叶叶绿素含量和单叶光合速率;灌浆期旗叶14C同化物向籽粒转移比例显著提高,而在营养器官的滞留比例显著降低;旗叶和根系中硝酸还原酶(NR)活性亦显著提高.小麦穗粒数、粒重和产量增加,蛋白质含量提高.     

Antitubercular activity of α,ω-diaminoalkanes,H2N(CH2)nNH2

A series of 11 α,ω-diaminoalkanes, (H₂N(CH₂)_nNH₂, n = 2–12) have been evaluated for their in vitro antibacterial activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv. Compounds, (H₂N(CH₂)_nNH₂, n = 9–12), exhibited a very good activities in the range 2.50–3.12 μg/mL, which can be compared with that of the first line drug, ethambutol (3.12 μg/mL). These results and a preliminary QSAR study can be considered an important start point for the rational design of new leads for anti-TB compounds.     

Hormone studies inMyxine glutinosa: effects of the eicosanoids arachidonic acid,prostaglandin E1, E2, A2, F2α, thromboxane B2 and of indomethacin on plasma cortisol,blood pressure,urine flow and electrolyte balance

Summary Hagfish,Myxine glutinosa, were used in an investigation of the possible effects of various eicosanoids and the prostaglandin synthetase inhibitor indomethacin, on cortisol production, blood pressure control, urine flow and electrolyte balance.Cortisol levels in plasma of untreated control animals and plasma from animals 1 h following injection of 50 g kg^–1 prostaglandin E₁, E₂, A₂, F₂ TXB₂ and indomethacin were not detectable. However, plasma cortisol levels rose to between 10 and 26 pg ml^–1 1 h following injection of either 50 g kg^–1 arachidonic acid or prostaglandin E₂. This rise was similar in magnitude to that produced 1 h following administration of 50 g kg^–1 porcine ACTH.The resting dorsal aortic blood pressure of between 3.50 and 3.75 mmHg was reduced on average by 50% for 12–15 min when animals received 10 g kg^–1 arachidonic acid, prostaglandin E₁, E₂, A₂, and TXB₂ and was effectively reduced to zero for 20 min or more following 50 g kg^–1 of these eicosanoids. Similar doses of prostaglandin F₂, however, evoked an increase in blood pressure (19–33%) whilst indomethacin was without effect.Control measurements of urine flow inMyxine were estimated to be between 540 and 660 l h^–1 kg^–1. There was a marked reduction in urine output following the arterial vasodepression induced by arachidonic acid, prostaglandin E₁, E₂, A₂ and TXB₂ in doses of 10 g kg^–1, an effect which became even more pronouced following injection of 50 g kg^–1 quantities, leading in some cases to complete anuria. There was no significant change in urine volume following either the vasopressor action of prostaglandin F₂ or following indomethacin.None of the compounds tested in this study significantly influenced the plasma or urine electrolyte status ofMyxine.     

中国蚜科新纪录,2

在调查云南森林昆虫中发现下述4种蚜虫为我国首次纪录。木兰沟无网蚜Aulacorthum magnoliae(Essig et Kuwana 1918) 采自云南昆明(西山,1959.Ⅲ.10),各型孤雌蚜。寄主为玉兰花。尾片为腹管的0.53—0.50,有毛7或8根。国外分布于朝鲜,日本和印度。     

中国蚊类新纪录,2

这两种领蚊都采自云南。H.(H.)mattinglyia Thurman,1959(白小盾领蚊)迄今仅发现雌蚊。它的小眉片三叶都大部覆盖白鳞,足以和领蚊亚属的其它种类相区别。雌蚊在竹林中刺吸人血。     

中国蚋科新纪录,2

在整理作者采自内蒙古、黑龙江和辽宁蚋科(Simuliidae)标本中,得3种国内新纪录。1.似角刮蚋Cnetha paracornifera Yankovsky,1979 模式产地是苏联的哈巴洛夫斯克。作者采自黑龙江伊春(五营,1982.Ⅶ.11),3 4 5蛹。蛹孽生于铁路桥下小河里的石块、草茎上,水温17℃。2.樱花蚋Simulium nikkoense Shiraki,1935(=S.argyreatam triangulare Rubzov,1963)     

质量—数量性状遗传参数估计的P1,P2,F1,B1,B2联合分析方法

提出利用亲本Ｐ_１和Ｐ_２、杂种Ｆ_１、回交Ｂ_１和Ｂ_１五个世代联合分析包括两个位点主基因控制的质量－数量性状遗传的统计方法,共建立了可供选择的微基因遗传、一对主基因＋微基因混合遗传、二对主基因＋微基因混合遗传三类五种（套）共 ２８个遗传模型,采用 ＡＩＣ信息准则选择最适模型,并通过适合性检验对所选择的遗传模型做进一步的检验．文章最后还讨论了两种变型设计．     

IL-2结晶,TNF试验,和AIDS疫苗

在讨论Takeda化学公司的“克服某些重组蛋白生产中的困难的努力”时,YukioSugino叙述了大肠杆菌合成的白细胞间介素—2(IL—2)的首次结晶。这大坂Takeda生物工程公司实验室主任、《生物/技术》科学顾问委员会成员Sugino是在一月底本刊召开的“《生物/技术》展望下个十年”讨论会上讲的,约有350名科研工作者和作者和科研管理人员参加了这次秘密会议。     

SMi biomarkers summit, 2–3 February 2009, London,UK

As part of a programme to develop biomarker assays for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in marine invertebrates, two species of crabs, Carcinus maenas and Carcinus aestuarii were exposed to benzo(a)pyrene (B(a)P) or crude oil. Microsomes were prepared from the midgut gland (hepatopancreas), examined by gel electrophoresis and Western blotting and assayed for B(a)P monooxygenase activity. In early experiments there was evidence of protein degradation and results were inconsistent and inconclusive. However, when steps were taken to minimize this in subsequent experiments, including the inclusion of four protease inhibitors in the homogenization buffer, there was consistent evidence for an increase of proteins of estimated molecular weight 45-60 kDa, and particularly of a distinct band at c. 48 kDa, following exposure to PAH at levels down to 0.1 ppm in ambient water. In C. aestuarii the increase in this band was found to coincide with an 8-12-fold increaseof B(a)P monooxygenase activity in midgut gland microsomes. These results suggest that one or more forms of cytochrome P450 may be induced by PAHs in these species. However, Western blotting using antibodies raised to vertebrate P450s, and representing four different gene families, failed to recognize any proteins in either the PAH-treated samples or in the controls. The isolation and characterization of induced protein, and the production of antibodies may provide the basis for a biomarker assay to measure a response to environmental PAHs in crabs.     

Benzimidazole 2′-Isonucleosides: Design,Synthesis, and Antiviral Activity of 2-Substituted-5,6-Dichlorobenzimidazole 2′-Isonucleosides

Abstract

2,5,6-Trihalogenated benzimidazole-β-D-ribofuranosyl nucleosides and 2-substituted amino-5,6-dichlorobenzimidazole-β-L-ribofuranosyl nucleosides are potent and selective inhibitors of human cytomegalovirus (HCMV). The D-ribofuranosyl analogs are metabolized rapidly in vivo rendering them unsuitable as drug candidates. The primary source of instability is thought to be the anomeric bond. The synthesis of a series of chemically stable benzimidazole-2′-isonucleosides is presented. The synthetic schemes employed are based on nucleophilic displacements of a 2′-tosylate from carbohydrate intermediates with 2-bromo-5,6-dichlorobenzidazole. 2-Bromo and 2-isopropyl amino analogs with 3′- and 5′-oxo and deoxy substitutions were prepared. The benzimidazole-2′-isonucleosides presented here demonstrated reduced activity against HCMV when compared to other D-ribofuranosyl benzimidazole analogs. In addition, they were not found to be inhibitors of HIV.     

Cellular crosstalk between TNF-α, NADPH oxidase, PKCβ2, and C2GNT in human leukocytes

Increasing evidence suggests that chronic, sub-clinical inflammation plays an important role in the pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy. We have established the potential role of the inflammatory enzyme, core 2 β-1, 6-N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase (C2GNT) in diabetic retinopathy. The present study was designed to explore the NADPH oxidase signaling pathway in the tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α)-induced activity of C2GNT in leukocytes. Human leukocytes (U937 cells) and an Epstein-Barr-transformed lymphoblastoid cell line deficient in p47phox (F10007 cells) were used for the study. Cells were exposed to TNF-α for 24 h in the presence and absence of 1) NADPH oxidase inhibitors (apocynin and scrambled and unscrambled gp91ds-tat), 2) LY379196 (specific protein kinase C β1/2 (PKCβ1/2) inhibitor), and 3) the antioxidant tiron. Subsequent C2GNT and NADPH activity was measured and the adhesion of U937 and F10007 cells to endothelial cells was assessed. TNF-α-induced C2GNT activity (1813 ± 326 pmol/h/mg protein) (mean ± SEM) in human leukocytes was significantly reversed with apocynin (153 ± 82 pmol/h/mg protein), unscrambled gp91ds-tat (244 ± 122 pmol/h/mg protein) and tiron (756 ± 87 pmol/h/mg protein). We further supported this C2GNT-NADPH oxidase link using p47phox-deficient leukocytes. The deficiency in p47phox prevented TNF-α-induced NADPH oxidase and C2GNT activity and adherence to endothelial cells. The response to TNF-α was restored by transfection with an expression plasmid containing a p47phox cDNA inserted in the sense direction. Our results demonstrate for the first time a novel signaling crosstalk between TNF-α, NADPH oxidase, PKCβ1/2 and C2GNT in leukocytes.     

Neuronal Cyclooxygenase-2 Activity and Prostaglandins PGE2, PGD2, and PGF2α Exacerbate Hypoxic Neuronal Injury in Neuron-enriched Primary Culture

Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) activity has been implicated in the pathogenesis of cerebral ischemia. To determine whether COX-2 activity within the neuron itself exacerbates hypoxic neuronal injury, neuron-enriched cultures were subjected to anoxia. Treatment with COX-2 selective antagonists decreased cell death. Neurons cultured from homozygous COX-2 gene disrupted mice were resistant to hypoxia compared to those of heterozygotes. Infection of primary neurons with AAV expressing COX-2 exacerbated cell death compared to neurons infected with enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP) control vector. Addition of PGE2, PGD2 or PGF2α to the medium exacerbated injury, suggesting that the deleterious effects of COX-2 overexpression in hypoxia could be mediated by direct receptor mediated effects of prostaglandins. Overexpression of COX-2 did not increase expression of cyclin D1 or phosphoretinoblastoma protein (pRb), or cleavage of caspase 3 suggesting that this cell cycle mechanism does not mediate COX-2 toxicity in this model.     

Chromosomenmosaik 46,XY,D-,t(DqGq)+/92,XYXY,2D-,2t(DqGq)+ bei einem Säugling mit Down-Syndrom

Zusammenfassung Aus kultivierten Lungenfibroblasten eines nach 7 Wochen verstorbenen Säuglings mit den klinischen Zeichen eines Morbus Down konnte ein Chromosomenmosaik diploider und tetraploider Zellen im Verhältnis 2:1 mit zusätzlicher G/D-Translokationstrisomie diagnostiziert werden.Auf Grund morphologischer, cytogenetischer und cytologischer Befunde wird angenommen, daß die tetraploiden Zellen ihren Ursprung vom Ausgangsgewebe, den Explantaten aus der Lunge, genommen haben.

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Chromosome mosaic 46,XY,D-,t(DqGq)+/92,XYXY,2D-,2t(DqGq)+ in fibroblasts of the lung of a baby with Down's syndrome

Summary In a patient with the features common in the Down's syndrome who died after 7 weeks, a chromosome (ploidy) mosaic of diploid and tetraploid cells in a relation of 2:1 and with additional G/D translocation trisomy was present in cultivated fibroblast cells of the lung.From the data of morphological, cytogenetical and cytological investigations it is concluded, that the tetraploid cells originated from the explantates of the lung.

     

1,3,5-Tri-O-acetyl-2-deoxy- α, β-D-ERYTHRO-Pentofuranose from 2-Deoxy-D-ERYTHRO-Pentose

Abstract

A convenient, high-yield synthesis of 1,3,5-tri-O-acetyl-2-deoxy-α. β-D-erythro-pentofuranose from 2-deoxy-D-erythro-pentose is described.     

Evidence that the F2-isoprostane, 8-epi-prostaglandin F2α, is formed in vivo

F₂-isoprostanes are prostaglandin (PG)F₂-like compounds that are produced in vivo as non-enzymatic products of free radical catalyzed peroxidation of arachidonic acid. One F₂-isoprostane whose formation should be favored is 8-epi-PGF_2α. 8-Epi-PGF_2α has been shown to exert potent bioactivity but proof that it is formed in vivo is lacking. Evidence is now presented suggesting that 8-epi-PGF_2α is, in fact, formed in vivo by demonstrating that an endogenous F₂-isoprostane with a retention time on capillary GC identical with that of 8-epi-PGF_2α co-chromatographs through four high resolving HPLC purification procedures with authentic radiolabelled 8-epi-PGF_2α.     

The effect of prostaglandins A2,E1,E2,15 methyl E2, 16, 16 dimethyl E2 and F2α on erythropoiesis

Prostaglandins A₂, E₁, E₂, methylated E₂s and F₂α affected erythropoiesis and/or erythropoietin (Ep) production. This action is indicated in the exhypoxic, polycythemic mouse where radioiron incorporations into RBC increased after administration of these compounds. The kidney and liver have been indicated through previous studies, to actively participate in Ep production. By the removal of one of these active sites in a murine system treated with prostaglandins it is shown that a response is reflected in Ep levels. Interference of the action of prostaglandins (PG) is altered by the removal of one of these target sites of Ep production. The erythropoietic responses elicited by PGA₂, E₁, and perhaps the methylated PGE₂s act through the liver whereas PGE₂ may operate through a renal pathway for its response. PGF_2α reveals no effect on erythropoietic activity and is no different than that observed for vehicle-treated controls. The prostaglandins tested appear to act primarily through the kidney or liver but the possibility exists that some yet undetermined organ site may also be involved.     

MMP-2, -9, -14及其抑制剂TIMP-1, -2, -3在恒河猴周期黄体中的时空表达

用原位杂交和免疫组织化学方法研究了基质金属蛋白酶MMP-2, -9, -14及其组织抑制因子TIMP-1, -2, -3在恒河猴周期黄体发育不同阶段的协同表达. 结果显示: MMP-2 mRNA及其蛋白主要表达在早中期发育黄体的内皮细胞上, 在晚期黄体发生萎缩时则大量表达于黄体细胞; MMP-9, -14及其TIMP-1, -2, -3主要表达于黄体细胞; MMP-14 mRNA在早期和晚期黄体中高表达, MMP-9蛋白只在晚期黄体中高表达; TIMP-3蛋白在早、中、晚三期黄体中表达均较高, 但很明显晚期表达降低. 结果提示: MMP/TIMP系统参与灵长类黄体发育的调控, MMP-2, -14及其TIMP-1, -3可能参与黄体的形成和功能维持, 同时MMP-2, -9, -14及其TIMP-1, -2, -3在黄体萎缩期的协同表达, 提示它们可能在黄体发生萎缩时发挥作用.