Chalcone synthase homologous genes cloning and expression pattern in flowering <Emphasis Type="Italic">Fagopyrum tataricum</Emphasis> Gaertn

Tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum Gaertn.) is highly nutritious and an excellent dietary source of flavonoid compounds. Chalcone synthase (CHS) is the first key enzyme involved in flavonoid biosynthesis. Here, three putative CHS genes (designated as FtCHS1 (GU172165), FtCHS2 (KT284884), and FtCHS3 (KT284885) were isolated from tartary buckwheat. Nucleotide sequence analysis indicated that FtCHS1 and FtCHS2 each contained one intron of 444 bp and 157 bp, respectively. FtCHS3 included two introns, one of 86 bp and another of 73 bp. The results of quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) showed the FtCHSs expression presented the same pattern in the stems and flowers, with FtCHS1>FtCHS3>FtCHS2. A different tendency was found in leaves, with FtCHS3>FtCHS2>FtCHS1. However, there was no direct correlation between the three CHS expression and total flavonoids. Furthermore, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) performance reveals rutin is the most abundant flavonoid in all tissues, leaves should be the main location for quercetin storage in tartary buckwheat.     

Characterization of Growth and Reproduction Performance,Transgene Integration,Expression, and Transmission Patterns in Transgenic Pigs Produced by piggyBac Transposition-Mediated Gene Transfer

Previously we successfully produced a group of EGFP-expressing founder transgenic pigs by a newly developed efficient and simple pig transgenesis method based on cytoplasmic injection of piggyBac plasmids. In this study, we investigated the growth and reproduction performance and characterized the transgene insertion, transmission, and expression patterns in transgenic pigs generated by piggyBac transposition. Results showed that transgene has no injurious effect on the growth and reproduction of transgenic pigs. Multiple copies of monogenic EGFP transgene were inserted at noncoding sequences of host genome, and passed from founder transgenic pigs to their transgenic offspring in segregation or linkage manner. The EGFP transgene was ubiquitously expressed in transgenic pigs, and its expression intensity was associated with transgene copy number but not related to its promoter DNA methylation level. To the best of our knowledge, this is first study that fully described the growth and reproduction performance, transgene insertion, expression, and transmission profiles in transgenic pigs produced by piggyBac system. It not only demonstrates that piggyBac transposition-mediated gene transfer is an effective and favorable approach for pig transgenesis, but also provides scientific information for understanding the transgene insertion, expression and transmission patterns in transgenic animals produced by piggyBac transposition.     

Genes important for survival or reproduction in Varroa destructor identified by RNAi

The Varroa mite,(Varroa destructor),is the worst threat to honey bee health worldwide.To explore the possibility of using RNA interference to control this pest, we determined the effects of knocking down various genes on Varroa mite survival and reproduction.Double-stranded RNA (dsRNA)of six candidate genes (Da,Pros26S,RpL8, RpL11,RpPO and RpS13)were synthesized and each injected into Varroa mites,then mite survival and reproduction were assessed.Injection of dsRNA for Da (Daughterless)and Pros26S (Gene for proteasome 26S subunit adenosine triphosphatase)caused a significant reduction in mite survival,with 3.57%±1.94% and 30.03%±11.43% mites surviving at 72 h post-inj ection (hpi),respectively.Control mites injected with green fluorescent protein (GFP)-dsRNA showed survival rates of 81.95%±5.03% and 82.36 ±2.81%,respectively. Injections of dsRNA for four other genes (RpL8,RpL11,RpPO and RpS13)did not affect survival significantly,enabling us to assess their effect on Varroa mite reproduction.The number of female offspring per mite was significantly reduced for mites injected with dsRNA of each of these four genes compared to their GFP-dsRNA controls.Knockdown of the target genes was verified by real-time polymerase chain reaction for two genes important for reproduction (RpL8,RpL11)and one gene important for survival (Pros26S). In conclusion,through RNA interference,we have discovered two genes important for mite survival and four genes important for mite reproduction.These genes could be explored as possible targets for the control of Varroa destructor in the future.     

急性缺血性脑卒中患者血清GAL3、CXCL12水平与病情严重程度和预后的关系研究

目的:探讨急性缺血性脑卒中(AIS)患者血清半乳糖凝集素3(GAL3)、血清趋化因子12(CXCL12)水平与病情严重程度和预后的关系。方法:选取成都市第五人民医院于2016年2月～2018年9月期间接收的AIS患者138例为观察组,另选取同期来该院行健康体检的志愿者60例为对照组。其中观察组根据美国国立卫生研究所中风量表(NIHSS)评分分为轻症组(n=42,4分),中症组(n=61,4～15分),重症组(n=35,15分),根据改良RABKIN量表(m RS)评分分为预后良好组(n=82)和预后不良组(n=56)。比较对照组、观察组的血清GAL3、CXCL12水平,分析不同NIHSS得分、不同预后的血清GAL3、CXCL12水平,采用Pearson相关性分析血清GAL3、CXCL12水平与NIHSS评分、m RS评分的相关性。结果:观察组血清GAL3、CXCL12水平均显著高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。重症组、中症组AIS患者血清GAL3、CXCL12水平高于轻症组,且重症组高于中症组,差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。预后不良组的AIS患者血清GAL3、CXCL12水平均高于预后良好组,差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。Pearson相关性分析结果可知,血清GAL3、CXCL12水平与NIHSS评分、m RS评分均呈正相关(P0.05)。结论:AIS患者的血清GAL3、CXCL12水平均异常升高,且其升高程度与AIS患者病情严重程度及预后息息相关。     

老年冠心病患者血清Lp-PLA2、hs-CRP、IL-27及MMP-9水平与Gensini积分的相关性研究*

目的:探讨老年冠心病患者血清脂蛋白相关磷脂酶A2(Lp-PLA2)、高敏C反应蛋白(hs-CRP)、白细胞介素-27(IL-27)及基质金属蛋白酶-9(MMP-9)水平与Gensini积分的相关性。方法:选取2015年10月至2018年2月我院收治的冠心病患者142例为研究对象,将所有患者按照不同的冠心病类型分为不稳定型心绞痛(UAP)组54例、稳定型心绞痛(SAP)组40例和急性心肌梗死(AMI)组48例。同时根据患者Gensini积分将其分为轻度47例、中度51例和重度44例。比较不同冠心病类型、不同严重程度的Lp-PLA2、hs-CRP、IL-27、MMP-9水平及Gensini积分,并分析冠心病患者上述指标水平与Gensini积分的相关性。结果:AMI组患者Lp-PLA2、hs-CRP、IL-27、MMP-9水平及Gensini积分均高于UAP组和SAP组,且UAP组高于SAP组(P0.05)。重度患者Lp-PLA2、hs-CRP、IL-27、MMP-9水平及Gensini积分均高于中度和轻度患者,且中度患者高于轻度患者(P0.05)。经Spearman相关性分析结果显示,冠心病患者Lp-PLA2、hs-CRP、IL-27、MMP-9水平与Gensini积分均呈正相关(P0.05)。结论:老年冠心病患者Lp-PLA2、hs-CRP、IL-27及MMP-9水平与患者冠状动脉病变Gensini积分均呈正相关。临床根据Lp-PLA2、hs-CRP、IL-27及MMP-9水平的变化,有助于评估老年冠心病患者的病情严重程度。     

基于专利信息分析的中国3D生物打印技术发展与产业化研究*

目的:基于专利信息对我国3D生物打印技术的发展态势进行分析。方法:本文基于incopat和TDA两大专利分析平台对中国3D生物打印的专利发展态势从专利统计分析与专利计量分析两个维度进行了跨库组合分析,总结了我国3D生物打印技术的专利前沿动态特征。结果:研究发现,中国3D生物打印技术从2013年起进入专利激增态势,中国作为潜在技术市场的国际竞争日趋激烈,本文还从专利申请人、技术领域分布、专利文本关键词聚类、专利价值、专利合作等方面进行了深度挖掘分析。结论:最后,结合对中国3D生物打印专利申请人的专利产业化案例深度分析与专利特征总结,为中国3D生物打印技术发展与产业化提供参考建议。     

生长抑素联合双歧杆菌四联活菌治疗急性胰腺炎的效果及对肠粘膜屏障功能的影响

目的:探究生长抑素联合双歧杆菌四联活菌治疗急性胰腺炎的效果及对肠粘膜屏障功能的影响。方法:选取2015年8月～2018年8月我院收治的急性胰腺炎患者98例,根据患者入院先后顺序分为两组。对照组患者给予生长抑素治疗,观察组在对照组的基础上联合双歧杆菌四联活菌片治疗。比较两组患者的临床治疗效果,临床症状和指标的恢复时间及胃肠动力的恢复情况,治疗前后D-乳酸、二胺氧化酶(DAO)和尿乳果糖和甘露醇的比值(L/M)水平的变化。结果:治疗后,观察组患者的总有效率显著高于对照组(P0.05),腹痛、腹胀、腹膜刺激征、血淀粉酶和尿淀粉酶恢复正常时间均显著短于对照组(P0.05)。治疗后,两组患者的血清D-乳酸、DAO和L/M水平均较治疗前显著下降,且观察组以上指标均显著低于对照组(P0.05)。此外,观察组患者的腹内压显著低于对照组,肠鸣音恢复时间显著短于对照组,胃肠减压引流量显著低于对照组(P0.05)。结论:与单用生长抑素相比,生长抑素联合双歧杆菌四联活菌可更迅速缓解急性胰腺炎患者的临床症状及指标,恢复胃肠动力,并显著改善患者的肠粘膜屏障功能,利于患者的康复。     

思茅松毛虫肠道真菌分离鉴定及水解酶活性初步研究

肠道微生物在昆虫的食物消化、免疫防御中发挥重要作用,但目前对昆虫肠道真菌了解不多。本研究以重要林业害虫—思茅松毛虫Dendrolimu kikuchii Matsumura为材料,分离鉴定其幼虫中的肠道真菌。采用传统微生物分离纯培养的方法从思茅松毛虫4龄幼虫肠道样品中分离肠道真菌,运用ITS序列分析鉴定,并对其产酶活性初步研究。经同源序列比对分析,思茅松毛虫4龄幼虫肠道中共分离得到12株真菌,分别属于德巴利酵母属Debaryomyces sp.,拟盘多毛孢属Pestalotiopsis sp.,青霉属Penicillium sp.,弯担菌属Curvibasidium sp.。产酶活性研究表明8株菌产纤维素酶,9株菌产淀粉酶,7株菌产脂肪酶,2株菌产蛋白酶。DKF-8产淀粉酶能力最高,酶活力是60.907 U/mL。DKF-10产纤维素酶能力最高,酶活力是14.276 U/g,菌株DKF-6产蛋白酶活力是5.561 U/mL,菌株DKF-8产蛋白酶酶活力是2.918 U/mL。思茅松毛虫4龄幼虫肠道真菌物种丰富度较低。本实验为未来深入研究思茅松毛虫肠道微生物功能提供了菌株材料。     

联合检测血清NGAL、KIM-1和SCr可有效提高慢性肾病分期诊断

为了探讨中性粒细胞明胶酶相关脂质运载蛋白(neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin, NGAL)和肾损伤分子-1 (kidney injury molecule-1, KIM-1)以及血肌酐(serum creatinine, SCr)联合检测对慢性肾病(chronic kidney disease, CKD)的早期诊断价值,本研究收集260例肾病患者和85例健康体检者,检测其血清NGAL、KIM-1和SCr水平。依据肾功能分级标准,CKD患者分为CKD 1期(53例),CKD 2期(68例),CKD 3期(71例),CKD 4期(46例)和CKD 5期(22例),并分析以上指标在各组间的含量差异,及其联合测定对CKD早期的敏感性。与健康对照组相比较,CKD 1期、CKD 2期、3期、4期和5期患者的NGAL、KIM-1水平均明显升高(p<0.001)。血清SCr含量在CKD 3期、4期和5期组较健康对照组显著增加(p<0.001)。以上3项指标均随着CKD严重程度增加而升高。各组指标阳性率分析显示,3项联合检测阳性率高于单项检测阳性率。ROC曲线分析NGAL、KIM-1、SCr对CKD诊断的AUC值F分别是为0.824、0.805、0.856。相关性分析结果显示,GFR和NGAL、KIM-1、SCr相关系数分别是r=-0.784、-0.756、-0.728 (p<0.05)。NGAL与KIM-1、SCr的相关系数分别是r=0.932、0.764 (p<0.05);KIM-1与SCr的相关系数r分别是0.791 (p<0.05)。本研究初步得出结论:血清NGAL、Kim-1可作为CKD早期诊断的重要指标,联合检测血清NGAL、Kim-1、SCr可有效提高CKD早期肾损伤诊断的敏感度,对CKD的分期诊断和治疗具有极其重要的临床价值。