羽叶点地梅的化学成分

首次从中国特有的单属单种植物羽叶点地梅(Pomatosace filicula Maxim．)分离到13个化合物。应用波谱技术(尤其是2D—NMR：TOCSY,HMQC,HMBC)及化学方法鉴定了它们的结构。其中,化合物3为一新的三萜皂苷类化合物,其结构为13β,28-epoxy-16-oleananone-3-O-[α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→6)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)]-β-D-glucopyranoside,命名为羽叶点地梅甲苷(pomatoside A)。     

中国特有药用植物铁破锣中的新皂甙类成分

从铁破锣（Beesia calthaefolia(Maxim.)Ulbr.根茎中分离得到5个化合物（1－5）,经化学和波谱学方法鉴定,其中2个为有机酸－铁破锣酸（beesic acid,9-phenyl-2E,4E,6E,8E-nontetraenoic acid,1)和香草酸（2）;3个为齐墩果酸型三萜皂甙：oleanolic acid-3-o－α-Larabinopyranosyl-－28－O-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→4）-β-D-glucopyranosyl-（1→6）-β-D-glucopyranosyl ester(3),hederasaponin B(oleanolic acid-3-O-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→2)-α－L-arabinopyranosly-28-Oα-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6）－β－D－glucopyranosyl ester,4)和铁破锣皂甙Q（beesioside Q,oleanolic acid-3-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→3）－α－L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→2)-α-L-arabinopyranolsyl-28-O-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6）－β－D－glucopyranosyl ester,5)。化合物1系首次从自然界中分离得到,化合物5为新化合物。     

金铁锁的新三萜皂甙

从金铁锁（Psammosilene tunicoides W.C.Wu et C.Y.Wu)根部分离得到5个齐墩果烷型五环三萜皂苷,它们的结构通过波谱和化学方法分别鉴定为：3-O-β-D-galactopyranosyl-(1→2)-β-D-glucuronopyranosyl-gypsogenin(1),3-O-β-D-galactopyranosyl-(1→2)-[β-D-galactopyranosyl-(1→3)-β-D-glucuronopyranosyl-gypsogenin(2),3-O-β-D-galactopyranosyl-(1→2)-β-D-glucuronopyra-nosyl-gypsogenin-28-O-β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→4)-[β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→3)]-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl(1→2)-β-D-fucopyranoside(LobatosideI,3),3-O-β-D-galactopyranosyl-(1→2)-[β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→3)-β-D-glucuronopyranosylgypsogenin-28-O-β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→4)-[β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→3)]-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl(1→2)-β-D-fucopyranoside(4),3-O-β-D-galactopyranosyl-(1→）-β-D-glucuro-nopyranosyl-grpsogenin-28-O-β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→4)-[β-D-6-O-acetylglucopyranosyl-(1→3)-β-D-glucuro-nopyranosyl-gypsogenin-28-O-β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→4)-[β-D-6-O-acetylglucopyranosyl-(1→3)]-α-L-rh-amnopyranosyl(1→2)-β-D-fucopyranoside(5),其中5为新化合物,1和2为首次从自然界中分离得到。     

白花刺参中两个新三萜皂甙

从著名藏药白花刺参(Morina nepalensis var.alba Hand.-Mazz.)的水溶性部分分离到2个新三萜皂甙--刺参甙K(1)和刺参甙L(2),以及一个已知三萜皂甙mazusaponin I(3).应用波谱和化学方法,刺参甙K和刺参甙L的结构分别鉴定为3-O-α-L-arabinopyranosyl-(1→3)-β-D-xylopyranosyl siaresinolic acid(1)和3-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→3)-α-L-arabinopyranosyl siaresinolic acid 28-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranoside(2).     

白花刺参中两个新三萜皂甙

从著名藏药白花刺参（Morina nepalensis var.alba Hand.-Mazz)的水溶性部分分离到2个新三萜皂甙-刺参甙K（1）和刺参甙L（2）,以及一个已知三萜皂甙mazusaponinⅠ（3)。应用波谱和化学方法,刺参甙K和刺参甙L的结构分别鉴定为3-O-α-L-arabinopyranosyl-（1→）-β-D-xylopyranosyl siaresinolic acid(1)和3-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→3)-α-L-arabinopyranosyl siaresinolic acid28-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranoside(2)。     

思茅藤的化学成分研究

从思茅藤(Epigynum auritum (schneid.)Tsiang et P.T.Li)的茎皮中分离到一个新的化合物,命名为思茅藤甙(Epigcoside)Ⅰ和已知化合物Ⅱ。通过光谱分析和化学反应证明,其结构为Ⅰ(+)—儿茶素-3-O-α-D-葡萄吡喃糖(1→6)-β-D葡萄吡喃糖甙((+)-catchin—3-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-β—D-glucopyranoside;Ⅱβ-谷甾醇β-D-葡萄糖甙(β-sitosterol-β-D-glucoside)。     

Two New Saponins from Lysimachia capillipes Hemsl.

To investigate the saponins from whole plants of Lysimachia capillipes Hemsl., two new saponins, named capilliposide E (1) and capilliposide F (2), were isolated. The structures of the new sa ponins were elucidated as 3 β, 22α-dihydroxy- 16α-acetat-28→ 13 -lactone-oleanane-3 -O- [β-D-glucopyranosyl(1→2)-α-L-arabinpyranoyl]-22-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (1) and 3 β, 22α-dihydroxy- 16α-acetat-28→ 13-1actone-oleanane-3-O- { [β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)]-α-L-arabinpyranoyl }-22-O-βD-glucopyranoside (2). The structures of these compounds were determined by 1D- and 2D-NMR, MS techniques, and chemical methods.     

白薇化学成分及其抗烟草花叶病毒活性研究

前期研究发现seco-pregnane类甾体苷具有较强的抗烟草花叶病毒(TMV)活性,为进一步寻找活性化学成分,开展白薇化学成分研究。从白薇乙醇提取物的氯仿部位中分离得到10个单体化合物,根据其理化性质以及波谱数据鉴定为:glaucogenin-C 3-O-α-L-diginopyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-thevetopyranoside(1)、glaucogenin-C 3-O-β-D-oleandropyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-digitoxopyranosyl-(1→4)-α-L-cymaropyranoside(2)、glaucogenin-C 3-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-oleandropyranoside(3)、glaucogenin-A 3-O-α-L-cymaropyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-digitoxopyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-oleandropyranoside(4)、glaucogenin-A 3-O-α-L-diginopyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-cymaropyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-oleandropyranoside(5)、glaucogenin-A 3-O-α-L-cymaropyranosyl-(1→4)-α-L-cymaropyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-oleandropyranoside(6)、glaucogenin-A 3-O-α-L-cymaropyranosyl-(1→4)-β-L-cymaropyranosyl-(1→4)-β-L-cymaropyranoside(7)、glaucogenin-A 3-O-α-L-cymaropyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-cymaropyranosyl-(1→4)-β-L-cymaropyranoside(8)、antofine(9)、2-O-β-D-fructofuranosyl-β-D-glucopyranoside(10)。化合物1～8,10均为首次从该植物中分离得到。采用半叶枯斑法,从钝化活性、保护活性、治疗活性三方面评估化合物1～9的生物活性,结果表明,化合物1和9具有显著的抗TMV活性。     

知母中甾体皂苷类成分的研究(英文)

从中药知母(Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bge.)的70%乙醇提取物中分离得到6个化合物,经波谱学方法和与已知样品对照鉴定为:3-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-β-D-galactopyranosyl-(3β,5β)-pregn-16(17)-ene-20-one(1)、timosaponin AIII(2)、timosaponin BIII(3)、22-hydroxy-5β-furost-3β,15α-diol-3-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl(1→2)-β-D-galactopyranoside(4)、timosaponin G(5)、β-daucosterol(6)。其中化合物1为新天然产物,命名为知母孕甾A,是知母中首次发现的C21甾体类化合物,经HR ESI-MS、1D NMR、2D NMR确定其结构,并首次对其核磁数据进行归属。     

中国特有属——羽叶点地梅属的细胞学研究

本文首次对中国特有的羽叶点地梅属Pomatosace Maxim．进行了细胞学研究。羽叶点地梅P. filicula Maxim．的间期核和有丝分裂前期染色体分别为复杂染色中心型和中间型;染色体数目为2n=20,核型公式为2n=18m+2sm;染色体大小介于6.4μm至4.1 μm之间;核型不对称性为2A型。细胞学证据支持羽叶点地梅属与点地梅属相近的观点。     

Effects of Chemical Products on Fire Blight Suppression,and Fruit Production and Quality in Apple (<i>Malus domestica</i> Borkh.) cv. Golden Glory

Antibiotics are widely used in fire blight management programs, yet there are no studies that demonstrate the evaluation of their efficacy in Mexico. Therefore, the present study was conducted to investigate the effects of the active ingredients in five commercial products (Kasumin^® 2L, Agrygent Plus^®, Agricultural Terramycin^®, Agrimicin^® 100, and Actigard^®) on fire blight suppression, and fruit yield and quality of apple (Malus domestica Borkh.) cv. Golden Glory. The experiment was conducted in a commercial orchard using a completely randomized block design, with six treatments: (1) Oxytetracycline [Ox], 110 mg L⁻¹; (2) Kasugamycin [Kas], 4.7 mL L⁻¹; (3) Oxytetracycline + Gentamicin [Ox + Gen], 48 mg L⁻¹+12 mg L⁻¹; (4) Streptomycin + Oxytetracycline [Str + Ox], 90 mg L⁻¹+9 mg L⁻¹; (5) Acibenzolar-S-methyl [ASM], 70 mg L⁻¹; and (6) Control, only water, with four replications, and three 11-year-old trees as an experimental unit. Variables of infection including flowers, shoots and fruits, yield and fruit quality were evaluated. All treatments suppressed infection in flowers, shoots, and fruits. ASM provided the highest levels of reduction of flower and shoot infection, while Kas had the least effect on the reduction of infection in these variables. The Ox + Gen treatment had the greatest suppression of fruit infection, and the best results on fruit yield and quality, followed by Ox and ASM. This is the first study conducted to evaluate the efficacy of the active ingredients of five commercial products used for the management of fire blight in apple trees in Mexico.     

A single ThinPrep® slide may not be representative in all head and neck fine needle aspirate specimens

Objectives:  Ideally, head and neck aspiration should be performed by trained aspirators within the setting of a one-stop clinic, where smeared material is available for immediate assessment. However, this may not always be possible for practical reasons and the use of liquid-based techniques in head and neck cytology is increasing. Although liquid-based cytology has been extensively validated for use in gynaecological cytology, no studies have investigated whether or not a single ThinPrep ^® slide is representative for head and neck aspirate specimens. We performed a prospective audit of head and neck fine needle aspiration specimens processed by the ThinPrep ^® method to investigate whether a single ThinPrep ^® slide was representative.
Methods:  A prospective audit of 115 consecutive head and neck aspirates was carried out. A single ThinPrep ^® slide was prepared and a diagnosis recorded. The remainder of the specimen was then spun down and prepared as a cell block. The ThinPrep ^® and cell block diagnoses were compared.
Results:  In 36 cases (31%), the cell block provided additional information that contributed to the diagnosis. In 14 (12%), the cell block was regarded as essential to the diagnosis.
Conclusions:  A single ThinPrep^® slide may not provide representative diagnostic material in all head and neck aspirates. This should be taken into consideration when contemplating the use of liquid-based methods for non-gynaecological cytology.     

Platelet aggregation. IV. Platelet phosphodiesterase and its inhibition by vasodilators

Platelet cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase (PDE) has been partially purified, its properties studied and inhibition by certain vasodilators observed. Quazodine, dipyridamole, papaverine, Paveril^® and other agents inhibit platelet adenosine uptake, potentiate both the inhibition of aggregation and PGE₁ stimulated cyclic AMP synthesis and inhibit PDE. The mechanism of action of vasodilators as inhibitors of aggregation is discussed.     

Repellency of synthetic and plant-derived preparations for Culicoides imicola

Abstract The study was conducted to find a safer and longer lasting repellent for C. imicola than di-ethyl toluamide (DEET), to validate whether the current recommendations in Israel for application of repellents during an outbreak of disease caused by pathogens borne by Culicoides imicola are justified, and to test plant-derived preparations as potential replacements for the synthetic repellents. Seven repellents were compared by a method using treated netting across the entrance of a suction light trap. Those inferior to DEET were: oregano and Herbipet ® which showed a slight non-significant repellency for 2 h, Tri-Tec14 ™ which showed significant (P < 0.05) repellency with respect to controls for 2h and Stomoxin ® which showed significant (P < 0.05) repellency for lh. As the active ingredient of Stomoxin is permethrin, this indicates that recommendations to spray animals with this insecticide to prevent the spread of C.imico/a-borne pathogens will not be useful. The repellents superior to DEET were: the plant-derived material AglOOO that repelled significantly (P < 0.05) with respect to controls for up to 4h following a similar pattern to but somewhat more strongly than DEET, and pyrethroid-T which exerted significant (P < 0.05) repellency for 9h. Pyrethroid-T proved to be the best repellent tested, and if sprayed nightly it might provide protection from C. imicola-bome pathogens.     

Water-soluble and water-insoluble glucans produced by Escherichia coli recombinant dextransucrases from Leuconostoc mesenteroides NRRL B-512F

Two digalactosyl D-chiro-inositols and two trigalactosyl D-chiro-inositols, members of the fagopyritol A series and fagopyritol B series, were isolated from buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) seeds. Structures of the first three were determined by 1H and 13C NMR. Fagopyritol B2 is alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-(1-->6)-alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-(1-->2) -1D-chiro-inositol, and fagopyritol A2 is alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-(1-->6)-alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-(1-->3)- 1D-chiro-inositol. Fagopyritol A3, a trigalactosyl D-chiro-inositol, is alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-(1-->6)-alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-(1 -->6) -alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-(1-->3)- 1 D-chiro-inositol. From analysis of hydrolysis products, the second trigalactosyl D-chiro-inositol, fagopyritol B3, isalpha-D-galactopyranosyl-(1-->6)-alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-(1-->6) -alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-(1-->2)-1D-chiro-inositol.     

Bilirubin conjugates of human bile. Isolation of phenylazo derivatives of bile bilirubin

A method is presented that allows the isolation of eight different phenylazo derivatives of bile bilirubin. In step I of the isolation procedure, three bilirubin fractions (bilirubin fractions 1, 2 and 3) from human hepatic bile are separated by reverse-phase partition chromatography on silicone-treated Celite with the use of a solvent system prepared from butan-1-ol and 5mm-phosphate buffer, pH6.0. Azo coupling is then performed with diazotized aniline. The three azo pigment mixtures are subjected to step II, in which the above chromatography system is used again. With each azo pigment mixture this step brings about the separation of a non-polar and a polar azo pigment fraction (azo 1A and azo 1B, azo 2A and azo 2B, and azo 3A and azo 3B from bilirubin fractions 1, 2 and 3 respectively). Approximately equal amounts of non-polar and polar pigments are obtained from bilirubin fractions 1 and 2, whereas bilirubin fraction 3 yields azo 3B almost exclusively. In step IIIA the non-polar azo pigment fractions are fractionated further by adsorption chromatography on anhydrous sodium sulphate with the use of chloroform followed by a gradient of ethyl acetate in chloroform. Three azo pigments are thus obtained from both azo 2A (azo 2A(1), azo 2A(2) and azo 2A(3)) and azo 3A (azo 3A(1), azo 3A(2) and azo 3A(3)). The 2A pigments occur in approximately the following proportions: azo 2A(1), 90%; azo 2A(2), 10%; azo 2A(3), traces. The pigments are purified by crystallization, except for the A(3) pigments, which are probably degradation products arising from the corresponding A(2) pigments. In step IIIB the polar azo pigment fractions are subjected to reverse-phase partition chromatography on silicone-treated Celite with the use of a solvent system prepared from octan-1-ol-di-isopropyl ether-ethyl acetate-methanol-0.2m-acetic acid (1:2:2:3:4, by vol.). Azo pigment fractions 2B and 3B each yield six azo pigments (azo 2B(1) to azo 2B(6) and azo 3B(1) to azo 3B(6) respectively) together with small amounts of products of hydrolysis (azo 2A(B) and azo 3A(B)). Only one azo B pigment is obtained from bilirubin fraction 1, and this azo pigment is probably of the B(2) type. The yields of the azo 3B pigments suggest that these pigments are present in approximately the following proportions: azo 3B(1), 0-0.4%; azo 3B(2), traces; azo 3B(3), traces; azo 3B(4), 10%; azo 3B(5), 50%; azo 3B(6), 40%. Azo pigments 2B(1) to 2B(6) are estimated to occur in similar proportions. Since pairs of correspondingly numbered azo pigments from bilirubin fractions 1, 2 and 3 do not separate on rechromatography together (e.g. azo 2A(1) co-chromatographs with azo 3A(1), and azo 2B(6) co-chromatographs with azo 3B(6)), it is concluded that such pigments are chemically identical. The structures of the isolated phenylazo derivatives are discussed in an accompanying paper (Kuenzle 1970c).     

DEK蛋白的真核表达纯化及其活性检测

利用Bac-to-Bac杆状病毒表达系统表达DEK蛋白并进行纯化。首先以pFastBacI质粒构建重组质粒pFastBacI-DEK,转化DH10Bac大肠杆菌后获得重组穿梭载体Bacmid-DEK,通过脂质体介导转染Sf9细胞产生具有强感染力的重组杆状病毒AcNPV-DEK。用此重组杆状病毒AcNPV-DEK感染Sf9细胞表达His-DEK融合蛋白。在非变性条件下,利用Ni-NTA agarose对表达的His-DEK融合蛋白进行纯化,经SDS-PAGE和Western blotting分析,在50 kDa处出现特异性蛋白条带并证实其为His-DEK融合蛋白。凝胶迁移阻滞实验表明,融合蛋白His-DEK与DNA 的结合具有结构特异性,其与超螺旋型DNA结合活性强于与线性化DNA的结合活性。真核表达并纯化的融合蛋白His-DEK与DNA的结合活性要明显强于原核表达的融合蛋白His-CDB。DEK 蛋白的磷酸化修饰会阻碍其与DNA的结合,而Sf9细胞中表达的融合蛋白His-DEK存在磷酸化修饰,将His-DEK去磷酸化后,其与DNA的结合活性有所提高。     

Analysis of glycosylinositol phosphorylceramides expressed by the opportunistic mycopathogen Aspergillus fumigatus

Acidic glycosphingolipid components were extracted from the opportunistic mycopathogen Aspergillus fumigatus and identified as inositol phosphorylceramide and glycosylinositol phosphorylceramides (GIPCs). Using nuclear magnetic resonance sppectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and other techniques, the structures of six major components were elucidated as Ins-P-Cer (Af-0), Manp(alpha1-->3)Manp(alpha1-->2)Ins-P-Cer (Af-2), Manp(alpha1-->2)Manp(alpha1-->3)Manp(alpha1-->2)Ins-P-Cer (Af-3a), Manp(alpha1-->3)[Galf(beta1-->6)]Manp(alpha1-->2)-Ins-P-Cer (Af-3b), Manp(alpha1-->2)-Manp(alpha1-->3)[Galf(beta1-->6)]Manp(alpha1-->2)Ins-P-Cer (Af-4), and Manp(alpha1-->3)Manp(alpha1-->6)GlcpN(alpha1-->2)Ins-P-Cer (Af-3c) (where Ins = myo-inositol and P = phosphodiester). A minor A. fumigatus GIPC was also identified as the N-acetylated version of Af-3c (Af-3c*), which suggests that formation of the GlcNalpha1-->2Ins linkage may proceed by a two-step process, similar to the GlcNalpha1-->6Ins linkage in glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI) anchors (transfer of GlcNAc, followed by enzymatic de-N-acetylation). The glycosylinositol of Af-3b, which bears a distinctive branching Galf(beta1-->6) residue, is identical to that of a GIPC isolated previously from the dimorphic mycopathogen Paracoccidioides brasiliensis (designated Pb-3), but components Af-3a and Af-4 have novel structures. Overlay immunostaining of A. fumigatus GIPCs separated on thin-layer chromatograms was used to assess their reactivity against sera from a patient with aspergillosis and against a murine monoclonal antibody (MEST-1) shown previously to react with the Galf(beta1-->6) residue in Pb-3. These results are discussed in relation to pathogenicity and potential approaches to the immunodiagnosis of A. fumigatus.     

IMPEDANCE MICROBIOLOGY TO SCREEN VARIOUS ANTIMICROBIALS ON WHOLE AND FILLET CHANNEL CATFISH

Whole (deheaded and eviscerated) channel catfish were dipped in 1 or 2% lactic acid or sodium percarbonate (Pergenox ®). Whole and fillets were also washed with high-pressure water or 8% sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP). Impedance detection time (IDT) was recorded for rinsates of the products. Fish dipped in 2% lactic acid had higher initial IDT than those dipped in 1 % lactic acid. Regardless of lactic acid concentration, IDT were the same in products held more than one day at 4C. Similar results were achieved for products dipped in Pergenox®. Fillets spray-washed in STPP had higher IDT than those dipped or spray-washed with water; the difference being pronounced after six days at 4C. For whole fish, STPP had a very significant initial reduction in microbial counts (higher IDT). Exposing the product to high-pressure spray wash for a short time did not have a significant effect on IDT, but the addition of STPP in the water did increase IDT, thus shelf-life.     

'Smoking genes': a genetic association study

Some controversy exists on the specific genetic variants that are associated with nicotine dependence and smoking-related phenotypes. The purpose of this study was to analyse the association of smoking status and smoking-related phenotypes (included nicotine dependence) with 17 candidate genetic variants: CYP2A6*1×2, CYP2A6*2 (1799T>A) [rs1801272], CYP2A6*9 (-48T>G) [rs28399433], CYP2A6*12, CYP2A13*2 (3375C>T) [rs8192789], CYP2A13*3 (7520C>G), CYP2A13*4 (579G>A), CYP2A13*7 (578C>T) [rs72552266], CYP2B6*4 (785A>G), CYP2B6*9 (516G>T), CHRNA3 546C>T [rs578776], CHRNA5 1192G>A [rs16969968], CNR1 3764C>G [rs6928499], DRD2-ANKK1 2137G>A (Taq1A) [rs1800497], 5HTT LPR, HTR2A -1438A>G [rs6311] and OPRM1 118A>G [rs1799971]. We studied the genotypes of the aforementioned polymorphisms in a cohort of Spanish smokers (cases, N = 126) and ethnically matched never smokers (controls, N = 80). The results showed significant between-group differences for CYP2A6*2 and CYP2A6*12 (both P<0.001). Compared with carriers of variant alleles, the odds ratio (OR) for being a non-smoker in individuals with the wild-type genotype of CYP2A6*12 and DRD2-ANKK1 2137G>A (Taq1A) polymorphisms was 3.60 (95%CI: 1.75, 7.44) and 2.63 (95%CI: 1.41, 4.89) respectively. Compared with the wild-type genotype, the OR for being a non-smoker in carriers of the minor CYP2A6*2 allele was 1.80 (95%CI: 1.24, 2.65). We found a significant genotype effect (all P≤0.017) for the following smoking-related phenotypes: (i) cigarettes smoked per day and CYP2A13*3; (ii) pack years smoked and CYP2A6*2, CYP2A6*1×2, CYP2A13*7, CYP2B6*4 and DRD2-ANKK1 2137G>A (Taq1A); (iii) nicotine dependence (assessed with the Fagestrom test) and CYP2A6*9. Overall, our results suggest that genetic variants potentially involved in nicotine metabolization (mainly, CYP2A6 polymorphisms) are those showing the strongest association with smoking-related phenotypes, as opposed to genetic variants influencing the brain effects of nicotine, e.g., through nicotinic acetylcholine (CHRNA5), serotoninergic (HTR2A), opioid (OPRM1) or cannabinoid receptors (CNR1).