DnaK functions as a central hub in the E. coli chaperone network

Cellular chaperone networks prevent potentially toxic protein aggregation and ensure proteome integrity. Here, we used Escherichia coli as a model to understand the organization of these networks, focusing on the cooperation of the DnaK system with the upstream chaperone Trigger factor (TF) and the downstream GroEL. Quantitative proteomics revealed that DnaK interacts with at least ~700 mostly cytosolic proteins, including ~180 relatively aggregation-prone proteins that utilize DnaK extensively during and after initial folding. Upon deletion of TF, DnaK interacts increasingly with ribosomal and other small, basic proteins, while its association with large multidomain proteins is reduced. DnaK also functions prominently in stabilizing proteins for subsequent folding by GroEL. These proteins accumulate on DnaK upon GroEL depletion and are then degraded, thus defining DnaK as a central organizer of the chaperone network. Combined loss of DnaK and TF causes proteostasis collapse with disruption of GroEL function, defective ribosomal biogenesis, and extensive aggregation of large proteins.     

Production of human factor VIII-FL in 293T cells using the bicistronic MGMT(P140K)-retroviral vector

Hemophilia A is the most common X-linked bleeding disorder; it is caused by deficiency of coagulation factor VIII (FVIII). Replacement therapy with rFVIII produced from human cell line is a major goal for treating hemophilia patients. We prepared a full-length recombinant FVIII (FVIII-FL), using the pMFG-P140K retroviral vector. The IRES DNA fragment was cloned upstream to the P140K gene, providing a 9.34-kb bicistronic vector. FVIII-FL cDNA was then cloned upstream to IRES, resulting in a 16.6-kb construct. In parallel, an eGFP control vector was generated, resulting in a 10.1- kb construct. The 293T cells were transfected with these constructs, generating the 293T-FVIII-FL/P140K and 293T-eGFP/P140K cell lines. In 293T-FVIII-FL/P140K cells, FVIII and P140K mRNAs levels were 4,410 (±931.7)- and 295,400 (±75,769)-fold higher than in virgin cells. In 293T-eGFP/P140K cells, the eGFP and P140K mRNAs levels were 1,501,000 (±493,700)- and 308,000 (±139,300)-fold higher than in virgin cells. The amount of FVIII-FL was 0.2 IU/mL and 45 ng/mL FVIII cells or 4.4 IU/μg protein. These data demonstrate the efficacy of the bicistronic retroviral vector expressing FVIII-FL and MGMT(P140K), showing that it could be used for producing the FVIII-FL protein in a human cell line.     

甘肃5种野生观赏植物

对筛选出的甘肃野生花卉黄蔷薇、栓翅卫矛、四照花、天目琼花、金钱槭等5种优良种类的种子在形态、解剖构造、采集、贮藏、播种等方面进行了较为系统的研究.     

Mitochondrial stress signaling: a pathway unfolds

Disruption of protein homeostasis in mitochondria elicits a cellular response, which upregulates mitochondrial chaperones and other factors that serve to remodel the mitochondrial-folding environment. In a recent study, Haynes and colleagues uncovered a novel signal transduction pathway underlying this process. The upstream mitochondrial component of this pathway is an orthologue of Escherichia coli ClpP, which functions in the bacterial heat-shock response. These findings suggest that molecular aspects of stress sensing might be conserved between bacteria and mitochondria.     

N-terminal polyglutamine-containing fragments inhibit androgen receptor transactivation function

Abstract Several neurodegenerative diseases, including Kennedy's disease (KD), are associated with misfolding and aggregation of polyglutamine (polyQ)-expansion proteins. KD is caused by a polyQ-expansion in the androgen receptor (AR), a key player in male sexual differentiation. Interestingly, KD patients often show signs of mild-to-moderate androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS) resulting from AR dysfunction. Here, we used the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae to investigate the molecular mechanism behind AIS in KD. Upon expression in yeast, polyQ-expanded N-terminal fragments of AR lacking the hormone binding domain caused a polyQ length-dependent growth defect. Interestingly, while AR fragments with 67 Q formed large, SDS-resistant inclusions, the most pronounced toxicity was observed upon expression of 102 Q fragments which accumulated exclusively as soluble oligomers in the 100-600 kDa range. Analysis using a hormone-dependent luciferase reporter revealed that full-length polyQ-expanded AR is fully functional in transactivation, but becomes inactivated in the presence of the corresponding polyQ-expanded N-terminal fragment. Furthermore, the greatest impairment of AR activity was observed upon interaction of full-length AR with soluble AR fragments. Taken together, our results suggest that soluble polyQ-containing fragments bind to full-length AR and inactivate it, thus providing insight into the mechanism behind AIS in KD and possibly other polyglutamine diseases, such as Huntington's disease.     

甘南高原的几种野花

甘肃的甘南高原,无论是在莽莽森林中,还是辽阔的草原上,到处可以见到高原独有的野生花卉,形成独具特色的天然花园.     

中国鄂温克、鄂伦春、达斡尔族永生细胞系的建立与保存

本文采用EBV（Epstein?Barr Virus）上清液转化B淋巴细胞,并加入环胞霉素A（Cyclosporine A）抑制T淋巴细胞,成功地对中国东北地区鄂温克族、鄂伦春族及达斡尔族的部分个体建立了永生细胞系,其中鄂温克族49株,鄂伦春族40株,达斡尔族51株,总计140株。永久保存我国特有民族的基因组,为分析其遗传学差异奠定了基础。 Abstract：The immortal lymphoblastoid cell lines were established by EBV transformation of B cells and addition of cyclosporin A to inhabit the activity of T cells.In the present study ,140 immortal cell lines of the Ewenki,the Oroqen and the Daur ethnic groups in the Northeast China were established .This is an important part of the research of human genome diversity for the exploration of the origin and progression of different ethnic groups ,and also provide enough research materials for further studies.     

神经肌肉性疾病患者线粒体DNA突变的分析 Analysis on the Mitochondrial DNA of Patients with Neuromuscular Diseases

为了探讨神经肌肉性疾病的发病与线粒体DNA突变的关系,采用PCR技术检测了 20例患有不同神经肌肉性疾病儿童的外周血和骨骼肌细胞中的线粒体DNA(mtDNA),发现其中6例患儿有mtDNA缺失,其中1例至少有2968bp片段的缺失, 另5例至少有2000bp片段的缺失,此缺失区位于线粒体呼吸链复合物1、 4、5、编码区,表明该突变对神经肌肉性疾病的发生有一定作用。 Abstract:To understand the relation to mechanism of neuromuscular disease and mtDNA mutation,using PCR technique,we investigated blood and /or skeletal muscle of 20 patients with neuromuscular diseases.A deletion in the length of 2000~2968bp was found in blood mitochondrial DNA of 6 patients with neuromuscular disease.The deletion region partially lies in the coding region of resoiratony chain complex 1,4,5.It is suggested that this mutation ois related with neuromuscular diseases.     

双色A与不同胞质类型高粱不育系同工酶的比较分析

本文对双色A高粱新不育系进行了酯酶同工酶和细胞色素氧化物酶同工酶的研究。结果表明,该不育系的遗传背景与A1A2和A3不同胞质类型的不育系具有明显的差异。但双色A是否为新不育系类型,还有待进一步的研究。