人β干挠素基因在SV40晚期启动子控制下在小鼠骨髓瘤细胞中表达

人成纤维细胞干挠素(Hu-IFN-β)基因的HindⅡ片段,插入载体pSV2-dhfr质粒中SV40晚期启动子(Lp)下游PvuⅡ位点处。用此重组质粒与带有黄嘌呤磷酸核糖转移酶(XGPRT)基因的质粒pSV2-gpt共转染次黄嘌吟核糖转移酶(HGPRT)基因缺陷的小鼠骨髓瘤(SP2/0)细胞。在含有霉酚酸和氨基喋呤的选择培基中,筛选出有效地组成性表达的细胞株。在未加氨甲喋呤压力倍增的条件下,Hu-IFN-β抗病毒活性为1275U/10~5细胞,1ml,48小时。     

Requirements for human embryonic stem cells

‘Requirements for Human Embryonic Stem Cells’ is the first set of guidelines on human embryonic stem cells in China, jointly drafted and agreed upon by experts from the Chinese Society for Stem Cell Research. This standard specifies the technical requirements, test methods, test regulations, instructions for use, labelling requirements, packaging requirements, storage requirements and transportation requirements for human embryonic stem cells, which is applicable to the quality control for human embryonic stem cells. It was originally released by the China Society for Cell Biology on 26 February 2019 and was further revised on 30 April 2020. We hope that publication of these guidelines will promote institutional establishment, acceptance and execution of proper protocols, and accelerate the international standardization of human embryonic stem cells for applications.     

microRNA-501-5p promotes cell proliferation and migration in gastric cancer by downregulating LPAR1

In spite of the achievement in treatment, the gastric cancer (GC) mortality still remains high. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a group of small noncoding RNAs that play a crucial part in tumor progression. In this study, we explored the expression and function of microRNA-501-5p (miR-501-5p) in GC cell lines. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction assay results suggested that miR-501-5p was significantly upregulated in GC tissues and cell lines. And, the Cell Counting Kit-8 colony formation and cell migration assay results showed that the downregulation of miR-501-5p decreased GC cell proliferation and migration. Besides that, we found that GC cell cycle was arrested in G2 phase and cell apoptosis rate was increased by silencing the expression of miR-501-5p in GC cell lines using the flow cytometry. We also found that miR-501-5p could directly target lysophosphatidic acid receptor 1 (LPAR1) and negatively regulate LPAR1 expression in GC cell lines by performing dual-luciferase reporter gene assay and Western blot analysis. And, LPAR1 was significantly downregulated in GC tissues and inversely correlated with miR-501-5p expression. Furthermore, LPAR1 downregulation promoted cell proliferation and migration, which were attenuated by cotransfection of miR-501-5p inhibitor in GC cells. In conclusion, miR-501-5p can promote GC cell proliferation and migration by targeting and downregulating LPAR1. miR-501-5p/LPAR1 may become a potential therapeutic target for GC treatment.     

贵阳地区蝉花微生态系统中细菌种群结构与功能

【目的】探索自然生态下蝉花内菌核、菌膜和环境细菌群落结构、功能及其相互关系。【方法】对细菌16S rRNA扩增片段进行高通量测序,分析贵阳市大将山和贵阳森林公园的蝉花内菌核、菌膜及其生境土壤的细菌群落组成、多样性及潜在功能。【结果】蝉花内菌核样本共检测到细菌562个属,菌膜样本521个属,菌际土样本578个属。两地的各组样本细菌群落结构相似,内菌核样本中假单胞菌属Pseudomonas、沙雷氏菌属Serratia占优势地位;菌膜样本中假单胞菌属和氨基杆菌属Aminobacter占优势;土壤样本以未分类的酸杆菌纲Acidobacteria和黄杆菌科Xanthobacteraceae为优势属。Venn图分析显示,菌际土样本包括了菌膜样本的大多数属,内菌核样本拥有较多的特有属,如沃尔巴克氏体属Wolbachia和立克次氏体Rickettsia等。PICRUSt功能预测结果显示,共计24个基因功能家族,主要与物质能量的代谢运输、细胞的行为发生及调控等功能相关。【结论】蝉花及其微生境中细菌具有丰富多样性,它们的潜在功能可能与营养物质的新陈代谢有关,对蝉花的个体生长发育有重要作用。研究结果对蝉花虫草的生态信息数据补充和仿野生栽培具有参考价值。     

Calculation of an Adequate Intake (AI) Value and Safe Range of Selenium (Se) for Chinese Infants 0–3 Months Old Based on Se Concentration in the Milk of Lactating Chinese Women with Optimal Se Intake

Biological Trace Element Research - The required selenium intake for optimal health in Chinese residents was published in 2014. However, the adequate intake (AI) value for Chinese infants...     

白细胞介素及其受体研究进展

已被发现和命名的白介素有19种,其相应的受体大多也已被克隆及鉴定。白介素及其受体的结构特征决定了其信号转导和功能效应的共性和特性。许多白介素及可溶性受体在临床疾病的治疗中可能起重要作用,同时这也带动了对白介素及其受体的基因工程研究。随着基因组计划的日趋完成和一些新的分子生物学技术方法的建立,对白介素及其受体的研究在许多方面都面临着新的机遇和挑战。     

Extracellular Acidification Acts as a Key Modulator of Neutrophil Apoptosis and Functions

In human pathological conditions, the acidification of local environment is a frequent feature, such as tumor and inflammation. As the pH of microenvironment alters, the functions of immune cells are about to change. It makes the extracellular acidification a key modulator of innate immunity. Here we detected the impact of extracellular acidification on neutrophil apoptosis and functions, including cell death, respiratory burst, migration and phagocytosis. As a result, we found that under the acid environment, neutrophil apoptosis delayed, respiratory burst inhibited, polarization augmented, chemotaxis differed, endocytosis enhanced and bacteria killing suppressed. These findings suggested that extracellular acidification acts as a key regulator of neutrophil apoptosis and functions.     

鹰嘴豆孢克鲁维酵母利用菊芋原料同步糖化与发酵生产乙醇

菊芋含有大量的菊粉多糖,且种植简单、产量高,是极具开发价值的替代玉米等粮食作物生产燃料乙醇的原料。文中研究了鹰嘴豆孢克鲁维酵母Y179利用菊芋原料同步糖化与发酵生产乙醇。鹰嘴豆孢克鲁维酵母Y179具有高效分泌菊粉酶的能力,摇瓶试验显示Y179酵母能够利用完全由菊芋原料配制而成的培养基良好生长并发酵产生乙醇。通气及温度对乙醇产量影响明显,相对厌氧环境对Y179酵母发酵产乙醇具有促进作用,30℃发酵温度相对37℃和42℃更有利于乙醇产量提高。种子液培养时间及接种量对乙醇产量影响较小。在5 L发酵罐中以10%(V/V)量接入预培养36 h的Y179种子液,发酵液完全由菊芋干粉配制而成,总糖含量22%(W/V),30℃不通气,300 r/min搅拌,发酵144 h时,乙醇浓度达到12.3%(V/V),糖醇转化效率86.9%,糖利用率大于93.6%。初步研究结果显示鹰嘴豆孢克鲁维酵母Y179在利用菊芋原料生产乙醇方面具有良好应用前景。