药用真菌猪苓溶血素基因克隆和序列分析

利用3'-RACE-PCR方法首次从药用真菌猪苓中克隆得到与真菌形态发育相关的溶血素基因。结果表明,猪苓溶血素基因的全长cDNA为744bp,其中编码区占447bp,共编码148个氨基酸,推测其分子量约为15.79kDa,理论等电点为4.89。推定的猪苓溶血素蛋白具有与杨树菇溶血素类蛋白家族相同的结构域和功能位点,两者同源性为60%。系统进化树结果显示猪苓溶血素隶属于担子菌类群。实时荧光定量PCR分析结果表明在菌核形成初期猪苓溶血素基因表达量较高,且显著高于菌丝体中猪苓溶血素基因的转录水平,说明溶血素基因参与了猪苓菌核的形态发育。     

Ligand Perception,Activation, and Early Signaling of Plant Steroid Receptor Brassinosteroid Insensitive

Leucine-rich repeat receptor-like kinases （LRR-RLKs） belong to a large group of cell surface proteins involved in many aspects of plant development and environmental responses in both monocots and dicots. Brassinosteroid insensitive 1 （BRI1）, a member of the LRR X subfamily, was first identified through several forward genetic screenings for mutants insensitive to brassinosteroids （BRs）, which are a class of plant-specific steroid hormones. Since its identification, BRI1 and its homologs had been proved as receptors perceiving BRs and initiating BR signaling. The co-receptor BRIl-associated kinase 1 and its homologs, and other BRI1 interacting proteins such as its inhibitor BRI1 kinase inhibitor I （BKI1） were identified by genetic andbiochemical approaches. The detailed mechanisms of BR perception by BRI1 and the activation of BRI1 receptor complex have also been elucidated. Moreover, several mechanisms for termination of the activated BRI1 signaling were also discovered. In this review, we will focus on the recent advances on the mechanism of BRI1 phosphorylation and activation, the regulation of its receptor complex, the structure basis of BRI1 ectodomain and BR recognition, its direct substrates, and the termination of the activated BRI1 receptor complex.     

Jagged-1/Notch3 signaling transduction pathway is involved in apelin-13-induced vascular smooth muscle cells proliferation

The apelin/apelin receptor （APJ, apelin-angiotensin receptor-like 1） system is a newly deorphanized G protein- coupled receptor system. Both apelin and APJ that are important regulatory factors are expressed in the cardio- vascular system. Our previous studies demonstrated that apelin-13 significantly stimulated vascular smooth muscle cell （VSMC） proliferation. In this paper, our data sug- gested that the Jagged-l/Notch3 signaling transduction pathway is involved in apelin-13-induced VSMC prolifer- ation by promoting the expression of Cyclin D1. Results indicated that apelin-13 stimulates the proliferation of VSMC and the expression of Jagged-1 and Notch3 in con- centration- and time-dependent manners. The increased expression of Jagged-1 and Notch3 induced by apelin-13 could be abolished by extracellular signal-regulated protein kinase （ERK） blockade. PD98059 （ERK inhibitor） can inhibit the activation of Jagged-I/Notch3 induced by apelin- 13. Down-regulation of Notch3 using small interfering RNA inhibits the expression of Cyclin DI and prevents apelin- 13-induced VSMC proliferation. In conclusion, Jagged-I/ Notch3 signaling transduction pathway is involved in VSMC proliferation induced by apelin-13.     

灯盏花素对脑出血患者氧化应激的影响

目的：探讨中药灯盏花素注射液对脑出血患者氧化应激的影响。方法：实验分成两组,以30例健康人为对照组,以25例早期脑出血患者为实验组,采用灯盏花素进行治疗,观察治疗前后两组血液中SOD、LDH的活性及MDA的含量。结果：与对照组相比,治疗前实验组SOD活性降低,而LDH的活性和MDA的含量升高。采用灯盏花素治疗后,实验组SOD显著升高,LDH的活性和MDA的含量降低;与对照组相比,无明显差异。结论：灯盏花素可通过抑制中性粒细胞产生呼吸爆发,增强机体清除氧自由基的能力,并降低脂质过氧化损伤,可应用于治疗早期脑出血。     

斯钙素-1基因在食管鳞癌患者骨髓中的检测及其临床意义

目的:探讨斯钙素(stanniocalcin-1,STC-1)在食管鳞癌(Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma,ESCC)患者骨髓中的表达及其临床意义.方法:术中收集85例ESCC患者肋骨骨髓,应用巢式RT-PCR检测STC-1 mRNA的表达,并分析其与临床病理特征及两年无进展生存(Progress Free Survival,PFS)的关系.结果:骨髓STC-1 mRNA阳性率为21.2％ (18/85).STC-1阳性与患者临床分期(P=0.013)及淋巴结转移(P=0.029)相关,其2年PFS(平均15.0月)亦劣于STC-l阴性者(平均19.7月)(P=0.003).结论:骨髓STC-1 mRNA检测对于判断ESCC微转移具有重要意义,可望成为ESCC潜在预后标志物.     

吗啡和血管紧张素Ⅱ对大鼠脑突触小体Ca~(2 )摄取的拮抗效应

行为实验已多次证明,脑室注射血管紧张素Ⅱ(AⅡ)可以对抗吗啡的镇痛作用,但机制不明。吗啡阻止神经末梢钙摄取被认为是其镇痛的机理之一,因此本工作研究了AⅡ和吗啡对大鼠脑突触小体~(45)Ca摄取的作用及相互关系。结果表明,吗啡(10~(-8)—10~(-6)mol/L)对~(45)Ca摄取有明显的抑制作用,10~(-7)mol/L时抑制41％(P<0.001),该效应可被吗啡受体阻断剂纳洛酮(10~(-6)mol/L)完全翻转。与吗啡的作用相反,AⅡ(10~(-8)—110~(-6)mol/L)可促进突触小体对~(45)Ca的摄取,10~(-7)mol/L时增加75％(P<0.001),该效应可被AⅡ受体阻断剂Saralasin(10~(-6)mol/L)完全翻转。将不同剂量的AⅡ(10~(-8)—10~(-6)mol/L)和10~(-8)mol/L吗啡与突触小体共同孵育,则吗啡抑制~(45)Ca摄取的作用被完全翻转。以上结果表明,AⅡ促进脑突触小体Ca~(2 )摄取,对抗了吗啡抑制Ca~(2 )摄取的作用,可能是AⅡ抗吗啡镇痛的机制之一。     

稀土元素镧和铈对冬凌草再生植株生长及次生代谢产物的影响

以冬凌草无菌苗为材料,在冬凌草再生植株时期,添加不同浓度的稀土元素镧和铈,用重量法测定其单株平均鲜重及干重,用高效液相法测定冬凌草甲素、乙素、迷迭香酸的含量,参考农作物、园艺作物种质评比的方法,根据冬凌草生产中各项指标的重要性,设置权重,计算加权后得到综合评分对其进行综合评价,探讨稀土元素镧、铈对冬凌草再生植株产量及次生代谢产物冬凌草甲素、乙素、迷迭香酸含量的影响。结果表明:空白对照组综合评分为62.99分,添加稀土元素铈的条件下,1μmol·L-1Ce Cl3·7H2O评分最高为87.96分,添加稀土元素镧的条件下,5μmol·L-1La Cl3·6H2O评分最高为74.44分,这表明Ce Cl3·7H2O对冬凌草再生植株生长及次生代谢产物积累的促进作用优于La Cl3·6H2O;适宜浓度的镧、铈能促进冬凌草再生植株的生长及次生代谢产物冬凌草甲素、冬凌草乙素、迷迭香酸的合成,而高浓度10μmol·L-1La Cl3·6H2O具有抑制的情况。该研究结果将对进一步研究稀土元素对冬凌草再生植株生长的促进作用机制奠定基础,为植物组织培养中如何科学合理地使用稀土元素提供理论依据。     

研究: 脂联素经肝X受体α途径对RAW 264.7巨噬细胞ABCG1表达的影响

泡沫细胞形成是动脉粥样硬化发生的关键环节,胆固醇逆转运可以防止泡沫细胞形成,ATP结合盒转运体G1(ATP-binding cassette transporter G1,ABCG1)在胆固醇逆转运中起着很重要的作用,可将细胞内胆固醇转运至高密度脂蛋白(high density lipoprotein,HDL)．肝X受体α (liver X receptor α,LXRα)可通过调节其靶基因ABCG1的表达来调控胆固醇逆转运．脂联素有很广泛的心血管保护作用,但对RAW 264.7巨噬细胞ABCG1表达的影响尚不清楚．为了研究脂联素对RAW 264.7巨噬细胞ABCG1表达的影响及其机制,采用实时荧光定量PCR、蛋白质印迹法检测ABCG1和LXRα的表达,使用液体闪烁计数仪检测胆固醇流出率,并利用siRNA干扰技术抑制LXRα的表达来研究LXRα在脂联素调节ABCG1中的作用．结果表明,脂联素浓度依赖性和时间依赖性地上调ABCG1和LXRα的mRNA和蛋白质的表达,促进巨噬细胞胆固醇流出．经LXRα siRNA处理后,脂联素上调ABCG1的作用消失,胆固醇流出率也相应减少．上述结果提示,脂联素经LXRα途径促进RAW 264.7巨噬细胞ABCG1表达和胆固醇流出,防止泡沫细胞形成,减轻动脉粥样硬化．     

玉米JAZ家族基因ZmJAZ4的克隆及功能分析

JAZ(Jasmonate ZIM-domain)蛋白是植物特有的一类转录因子,通过抑制茉莉素调控基因的表达,在植物的生长发育及非生物胁迫等方面发挥重要的功能。从玉米B73自交系中克隆到一个新的JAZ家族基因Zm JAZ4,该基因c DNA全长为651bp,编码蛋白含有216个氨基酸,分子量约为23.1 k D,p I为10.78,属于碱性蛋白。Real-time RT-PCR结果表明,Zm JAZ4主要在茎端分生组织、雄穗、发育早期的种子以及胚乳中表达。系统进化分析显示,Zm JAZ4与At JAZ10转录因子相似性较高。亚细胞定位试验表明,Zm JAZ4定位于细胞核内。Zm JAZ4在酵母细胞中不具有转录激活活性。激素及胁迫处理表明,Zm JAZ4在地上部的表达受PEG、Na Cl、SA、GA和ABA诱导,而在地下部的表达受到ABA和GA诱导。结果分析表明,Zm JAZ4可能是一个重要的转录调控因子,参与调控多种激素信号通路及非生物胁迫响应。