Dynamic and Reversible Aggregation of the Human CAP Superfamily Member GAPR-1 in Protein Inclusions in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Many proteins that can assemble into higher order structures termed amyloids can also concentrate into cytoplasmic inclusions via liquid–liquid phase separation. Here, we study the assembly of human Golgi-Associated plant Pathogenesis Related protein 1 (GAPR-1), an amyloidogenic protein of the Cysteine-rich secretory proteins, Antigen 5, and Pathogenesis-related 1 proteins (CAP) protein superfamily, into cytosolic inclusions in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Overexpression of GAPR-1-GFP results in the formation GAPR-1 oligomers and fluorescent inclusions in yeast cytosol. These cytosolic inclusions are dynamic and reversible organelles that gradually increase during time of overexpression and decrease after promoter shut-off. Inclusion formation is, however, a regulated process that is influenced by factors other than protein expression levels. We identified N-myristoylation of GAPR-1 as an important determinant at early stages of inclusion formation. In addition, mutations in the conserved metal-binding site (His54 and His103) enhanced inclusion formation, suggesting that these residues prevent uncontrolled protein sequestration. In agreement with this, we find that addition of Zn²⁺ metal ions enhances inclusion formation. Furthermore, Zn²⁺ reduces GAPR-1 protein degradation, which indicates stabilization of GAPR-1 in inclusions. We propose that the properties underlying both the amyloidogenic properties and the reversible sequestration of GAPR-1 into inclusions play a role in the biological function of GAPR-1 and other CAP family members.     

Biological detoxification of precious metal processing wastewaters

A biological treatment plant is utilized at the Homestake Mine in Lead, SD, to effect detoxification of a daily discharge of 4 million gallons of wastewater. The wastewater matrix requiring treatment contains cyanide, ammonia, toxic heavy metals, and a variable component of toxic chemicals associated with extractive metallurgy and mining operations. Rotating biological contactors (RBCs) are used to attach the biofilm. Cyanides and heavy metals concentrations are reduced by 95–98%. The treated discharge makes up as much as 60% of the total flow in a cold‐water trout fishery. This receiving stream, which remained lifeless for over 100 years as a mine drainage, has now become an established trout fishery and recently yielded a state record trout.     

麻醉诱导时血压下降对术后恶心呕吐的影响

目的：观察麻醉诱导时血压下降与术后恶心呕吐的关系.方法：选择ASAⅠ-Ⅱ级的经腹胆囊切除术患者40例,按麻醉诱导时血压比基础值下降的程度分为2组,每组20例.A组：SBP比基础血压下降〉30%;B组：SBP比基础血压下降〈30%.术后随访病人48小时,记录病人恶心呕吐的发生情况.结果：麻醉诱导时血压下降对术后恶心呕吐有明显影响.结论：麻醉期间维持血流动力学稳定能降低PONV的发生.     

髋臼粉碎性骨折治疗方法的选择与预后探讨

目的:研究髋臼粉碎性骨折采用骨牵引与手术治疗的疗效的比较。方法:将118例髋臼粉碎骨折患者分为骨牵引组(74例)和手术组(44例),分别进行比较。结果:骨牵引组解剖复位10例(13.5%)、满意复位26例(35.1%),自我感觉优8例(10.8%)、良24例(32.4%);手术组解剖复位9例(40.9%)、满意复位12例(54.5%),自我感觉优7例(31.8%))、良9例(40.9%)。结论:手术治疗髋臼粉碎性骨折疗效明显优于骨牵引。     

高中生物探究式实验教学设计研究及案例分析

“探究式学习”促使学生的学习方式和教师的教学方式发生深刻的变革.阐述了探究式学习、实验操作技能和探究式实验教学模式这三个概念的内涵.同时,对高中生物一个重要的验证性实验“叶绿体中色素的提取和分离”进行了改进,实施了探究式实验教学设计并进行了教学实践以及分析,旨在探讨如何培养学生的实验操作技能.由此可得出结论:开展探究式实验教学,既能通过规范的实验操作,培养学生的实验操作技能,又能培养学生的综合探究能力并树立实事求是的科学态度;利用随堂式的实验教学评价,能很好发挥探究式学习的成效.     

Immunoassay Using Microfluid Filters Constructed by Deep X-Ray Lithography

Microfluid filters were fabricated, which possessed 2,100 cylindrical through-bores (φ40 μm) in 200 μm-thickness polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) sheets (φ3 mm), by deep X-ray lithography using synchrotron radiation. To evaluate the microfluid filters as a device for an immunoassay, we bound the goat anti-mouse immunogloblin G (IgG) antibody to the surface of the filters, and set the filters between reaction vessels stacked vertically in a microreactor. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) of mouse IgG using the goat anti-mouse IgG/horseradish-peroxidase (HRP) conjugate indicated that mouse IgG could be quantitatively detected in the range of 0–100 ng/ml, demonstrating the applicability of vertical microfluidic operation to the immunoassay.     

论医院绩效管理的人性化管理及其柔性化操作

医院绩效管理中存在倾向于刚性管理并热衷于惩罚方式的现象,其结果是无意中起了引导员工为逃避惩罚而隐瞒相关信息的作用,从而使医院员工不能共同分享与讨论各种经验教训,不利于医院进行持续质量改进。而有效预防与解决这一问题的主要策略是在绩效管理中进行人性化管理,并以柔性化操作处理那些不易进行刚性考核或易在刚性考核中产生消极后果的问题。     

妇科恶性肿瘤术后阴道微生态状况分析

目的了解妇科恶性肿瘤术后患者阴道微生态的状况,探讨妇科恶性肿瘤术后阴道微生态评价的临床意义。方法选取100例妇科恶性肿瘤术后复查的患者,取阴道分泌物进行微生态评价,以同期30例绝经体检妇女作为对照。结果妇科恶性肿瘤术后阴道优势菌以乳酸杆菌为主的,占41%;菌群密集度多在＋ ＋ ～＋ ＋ ＋,占52%;菌群多样性多在＋ ＋ ～＋ ＋ ＋,44% ;PH^4.5,占35% ;VVC阳性率为4% ;阴道毛滴虫阳性率为7% ;BV阳性率为5% ;微生态失调的发生率占69%。结论（1）妇科恶性肿瘤术后,阴道微生态失调发生率明显增高;（2）妇科恶性肿瘤术后阴道微生态的失调与肿瘤的种类、恶性程度、手术范围、卵巢去留等无关,但术后时间越长,阴道微生态失调率越高;（3）评价妇科恶性肿瘤术后阴道微生态环境的状况,对预防与治疗术后生殖道感染具有重要指导意义。     

Process model comparison and transferability across bioreactor scales and modes of operation for a mammalian cell bioprocess

A Monod kinetic model, logistic equation model, and statistical regression model were developed for a Chinese hamster ovary cell bioprocess operated under three different modes of operation (batch, bolus fed‐batch, and continuous fed‐batch) and grown on two different bioreactor scales (3 L bench‐top and 15 L pilot‐scale). The Monod kinetic model was developed for all modes of operation under study and predicted cell density, glucose glutamine, lactate, and ammonia concentrations well for the bioprocess. However, it was computationally demanding due to the large number of parameters necessary to produce a good model fit. The transferability of the Monod kinetic model structure and parameter set across bioreactor scales and modes of operation was investigated and a parameter sensitivity analysis performed. The experimentally determined parameters had the greatest influence on model performance. They changed with scale and mode of operation, but were easily calculated. The remaining parameters, which were fitted using a differential evolutionary algorithm, were not as crucial. Logistic equation and statistical regression models were investigated as alternatives to the Monod kinetic model. They were less computationally intensive to develop due to the absence of a large parameter set. However, modeling of the nutrient and metabolite concentrations proved to be troublesome due to the logistic equation model structure and the inability of both models to incorporate a feed. The complexity, computational load, and effort required for model development has to be balanced with the necessary level of model sophistication when choosing which model type to develop for a particular application. © 2012 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Biotechnol. Prog., 2013     

腔内大量盐水灌洗辅助取出乳房内聚丙烯酰胺水凝胶临床应用

目的：探讨聚丙烯酰胺水凝胶注射隆胸后取出新方法.方法：对48例注射聚丙烯酰胺水凝胶隆胸患者术前行双乳MRI或彩超检查结合触诊准确定位.全麻小切口开放直视下吸出水凝胶,再用大量生理盐水反复灌洗所有腔隙,直至手感探测不到硬结,盐水中无水凝胶为止.结果：48例患者术后无继发感染和出血等并发症.术前诸症状体征消失,无明显乳房变形,乳房形态术后恢复满意.术后双乳MRI复查未见明显异物残留.术后1 ～12月（6.2±0.3月）45例随访复查MRI亦未见异物残留,乳房修复完好.结论：注射隆乳后腔内大量盐水灌洗辅助取出水凝胶具有创伤小、出血少、操作简单、费用低廉的优点,是一种较好的、值得推广的凝胶取出术式.