失血性休克大鼠淋巴管及血管压力对去甲肾上腺素反应的相关性研究

目的:观察失血性休克(HS)大鼠淋巴管与血管对去甲肾上腺素(NE)反应性的变化,探讨淋巴管与血管反应性的关系。方法:大鼠行左侧腹部手术,分离胸导管,测量淋巴管压力(LP);股部手术,经股动脉测量平均动脉血压(MAP)。休克组经股动脉放血复制HS模型(维持MAP40mmHg左右,3h),假手术(sham)组仅手术。在休克不同时间点(或相当),股静脉注射NE(5μg/kg.bw),观察给予NE前后两组大鼠LP以及MAP的变化。结果:休克即刻淋巴管对NE的反应性与sham组无明显差异,到休克0.5h时淋巴管对NE的升压反应开始减弱,至休克3h依然维持低反应性;与sham组相比,休克组血管对NE反应性呈双相表现,休克即刻血管高反应性,休克1h后对NE的升压作用开始减弱,表现为血管低反应性;休克后二者的反应性相关。结论:大鼠HS后淋巴管出现低反应性,且出现在血管低反应性之前;休克发展进程中淋巴管与血管对NE的低反应性呈正相关。     

下坡跑后大鼠腓肠肌成肌调节因子的变化

目的:探讨成肌调节因子(MyoD)在肌肉损伤修复过程中的动态表达,为促进运动肌肉损伤的再生修复提供实验依据。方法:将健康雄性2月龄SD大鼠80只,随机分为对照组(n=10)和下坡运动组(n=70),下坡运动组再分为运动后即刻组、12h、24h、48h、72h、7d和14d组,各运动组动物均进行持续性下坡跑,分别在运动结束后8个时间点麻醉,下腔静脉取血,分离血清,取双侧腓肠肌。常规检测CK、LDH的活性。采用免疫组织化学染色法以及计算机图像分析技术定量统计MyoD因子表达情况。结果:血清CK、LDH在运动后即刻显著上升,后逐渐下降至正常水平。成肌调节因子MyoD在正常骨骼肌中即有表达,各运动组大鼠腓肠肌MyoD因子表达较对照组均有增加,48h组大鼠腓肠肌MyoD免疫阳性细胞核数明显多于对照组(P0.05),后随时间逐渐下降。结论:离心运动后即刻MyoD的表达水平开始上升,48h达到峰值,随后逐渐下降至正常水平。提示成年早期大鼠(2月龄)已具备较成熟的肌肉再生修复能力。     

Role of chaperone-mediated autophagy in degrading Huntington＇s disease-associated huntingtin protein

Mutant N-terminal huntingtin （Htt） protein resulting from Huntington＇s disease （HD） with expanded polyglutamine accumulates and forms aggregates in vulnerable neurons. Both ubiquitin proteasomai and autophagic pathways con- tribute to the degradation of mutant Htt. Here, we focus on the involvement of chaperone-mediated autophagy （CMA）, a selective form of autophagy in the clearance of Htt. Selective catabolism in CMA is conferred by the presence of a KFERQ-Iike targeting motif in the substrates, by which molecular chaperones recognize the hydrophobic surfaces of the misfolded substrates, and transfer them to the lysosomal membrane protein type-2A, LAMP-2A. The substrates are taken into the lysosomes through LAMP-2A and are rapidly degraded by the lysosomal enzymes. Taken together, we summarize the recent evidence to elucidate that Htt is also a potential substrate of CMA. We propose that the manipulation of CMA could be a therapeutic strat- egy for HD.     

A multi-epitope vaccine based on Chlamydia trachomatis major outer membrane protein induces specific immunity in mice

We evaluated the immunogenicity and efficacy of a candidate vaccine comprising the major outer membrane protein （MOMP） multi-epitope of Chlamydia trachomatis. A short gene of muiti-epitope derived from MOMP containing multiple T- and B-cell epitopes was artificially synthesized. The recombinant plasmid pET32a（＋） containing codon optimized MOMP multi-epitope gene was constructed. Expression of the fusion protein Trx-His- MOMP multi-epitope in Escherichia coli was confirmed by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and western blot analysis. Balb/c mice were inoculated with the purified fusion protein subcutaneously three times with 2-week intervals. Results showed that the MOMP multiepitope elicited not only strong humoral immune responses to C. trachomatis by generating significantly high levels of specific antibodies （lgG1 and IgG2a）, but also a cellular immune response by inducing robust cytotoxic T lymphocyte responses in mice. Furthermore, the MOMP multi- epitope substantially primed secretion of IFN-γ, revealing that this vaccine could induce a strong Thl response. Finally, the mice vaccinated with the MOMP multi-epitope displayed a reduction of C. trachomatis shedding upon a chlamydial challenge and an accelerated clearance of the infected C. trachomatis. In conclusion, the MOMP multi- epitope vaccine may have the potentiality for the development of effective prophylactic and therapeutic vaccines against the C. trachomatis infection.     

Retromer Subunits VPS35A and VPS29 Mediate Prevacuolar Compartment （PVC） Function in Arabidopsis

Intracellular protein routing is mediated by vesicular transport which is tightly regulated in eukaryotes. The protein and lipid homeostasis depends on coordinated delivery of de novo synthesized or recycled cargoes to the plasma membrane by exocytosis and their subsequent removal by rerouting them for recycling or degradation. Here, we report the characterization of protein affected trafficking 3 （pat3） mutant that we identified by an epifluorescence-based for- ward genetic screen for mutants defective in subcellular distribution of Arabidopsis auxin transporter PIN1-GFR While pat3 displays largely normal plant morphology and development in nutrient-rich conditions, it shows strong ectopic intracellular accumulations of different plasma membrane cargoes in structures that resemble prevacuolar compart- ments （PVC） with an aberrant morphology. Genetic mapping revealed that pat3 is defective in vacuolar protein sorting 35A （VPS35A）, a putative subunit of the retromer complex that mediates retrograde trafficking between the PVC and trans-Golgi network. Similarly, a mutant defective in another retromer subunit, vps29, shows comparable subcellular defects in PVC morphology and protein accumulation. Thus, our data provide evidence that the retromer components VPS35A and VPS29 are essential for normal PVC morphology and normal trafficking of plasma membrane proteins in plants. In addition, we show that, out of the three VPS35 retromer subunits present in Arabidopsis thaliana genome, the VPS35 homolog A plays a prevailing role in trafficking to the lyric vacuole, presenting another level of complexity in the retromer-dependent vacuolar sorting.     

Thermal comfort and thermoregulation in manned space flight

Exposure to thermal environment is one of the main concerns for manned space exploration. By focusing on the works performed on thermoregulation at microgravity or simulated microgravity, we endeavored to review the investigation on space thermal environmental physiology. First of all, the application of medical requirements for the crew module design from normal thermal comfort to accidental thermal emergencies in a space craft will be addressed. Then, alterations in the autonomic and behavioral temperature regulation caused by the effect of weightlessness both in space flight and its simulation on the ground are also discussed. Furthermore, countermeasures like exercise training, simulated natural ventilation, encouraged drink, etc., in the protection of thermoregulation during space flight is presented. Finally, the challenge of space thermal environment physiology faced in the future is figured out.     

Regulation of protein stability of DNA methyltransferase 1 by post-translational modifications

DNA methylation is an important epigenetic mechanism that ensures correct gene expression and maintains genetic stability. DNA methyltransferase 1 （DNMT1） is the primary enzyme that maintains DNA methylation during replication. Dysregulation of DNMT1 is implicated in a variety of diseases. DNMT1 protein stability is regulated via various post-translational modifications, such as acetyl- ation and ubiquitination, but also through protein-protein interactions. These mechanisms ensure DNMT1 is properly activated during the correct time of the ceil cycle and at correct genomic loci, as well as in response to appropriate extracellular cues. Further understanding of these regula- tory mechanisms may help to design novel therapeutic approaches for human diseases.     

Prostaglandin E2 modulates F-actin stress fiber in FSS-stimulated MC3T3-E1 cells in a PKA-dependent manner

The effect of prostaglandin E2（PGE2） on bone mass has been well-established in vivo. Previous studies have showed that PGE2 increases differentiation, proliferation, and regu- lates cell morphology through F-actin stress fiber in statically cultured osteoblasts. However, the effect of PGE2 on osteo- blasts in the presence of fluid shear stress （FSS）, which could better uncover the anabolic effect of PGEz in vivo, has yet to be examined. Here, we hypothesized that PGE2 modulates F-actin stress fiber in FSS-stimulated MC3T3-E1 osteoblastic cells through protein kinase A （PKA） pathway. Furthermore, this PGE2-induced F-actin remodeling was associated with the recovery of cellular mechanosensitivity. Our data showed that treatment with 10 nM dmPGE2 for 15 rain significantly suppressed the F-actin stress fiber intensity in FSS-stimulated cells in a PKA-dependent manner. In addition, dmPGE2 treatment enhanced the cells＇ calcium peak magnitude and the percentage of responding cells in the second FSS stimulation, though these effects were abolished and attenuated by co-treatment with phalloidin. Our results demonstrated that 10 nM dmPGE2 was able to accelerate the ＇reset＇ process of F-actin stress fiber to its pre-stimulated level partially through PKA pathway, and thus promoted the recovery of cellular mechanosensitivity. Our finding provided a novel cellular mechanism by which PGE2 increased bone forma- tion as shown in vivo, suggesting that PGE2 could be a potential target for treatments of bone formation-related diseases.     

TRPC1 protects dopaminergic SH-SY5Y cells from MPP＋, salsolinol,and N-methyl-（R）-salsolinol-induced cytotoxicity

Neurotoxins and alterations in Ca2＋ homeostasis have been associated with Parkinson＇s disease （PD）, but the role of store-operated Ca2＋ entry channels is not well understood. Previous studies have shown the neurotoxicity of salsolinol and 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium ion on SH-SY5Y cells and cytoprotection induced by transient receptor potential protein 1 （TRPC1）. In the present study, N-methyl-（R）-salsolinol was tested for its cellular toxicity and effects on TRPC1 expression. MTT （3-（4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl）-2,5-dipbenyl- tetrazolium bromide） assays, DAPI （4＇,6-diamidino-2-pheny- lindole）, fluorescein isothiocyanate-Annexin-V/propidium iodide, western blot analysis, and JC-1 labeling revealed that the three indicated drugs could induce caspase-dependent, mitochondrial-mediated apoptosis. Exposure of SH-SY5Y cells to the indicated drugs resulted in a significant decrease in thapsigargin-mediated Ca2＋ influx and TRPC1 expression. Immnnocytochemistry experiments revealed that neurotoxins treatment induced TRPC1 translocation to the cytoplasm. Taken together, our results indicate that treatment with neurotoxins may alter Ca2＋ homeostasis and induce mitochondrial-mediated caspase-dependent cytotoxicity, an important characteristic of PD.     

An XA21-Associated Kinase （OsSERK2） Regulates Immunity Mediated by the XA21 and XA3 Immune Receptors

The rice XA21 immune receptor kinase and the structurally related XA3 receptor confer immunity to Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae （Xoo）, the causal agent of bacterial leaf blight. Here we report the isolation of OsSERK2 （rice somatic embryogenesis receptor kinase 2） and demonstrate that OsSERK2 positively regulates immunity mediated by XA21 and XA3 as well as the rice immune receptor FLS2 （OsFLS2）. Rice plants silenced for OsSerk2 display altered morphology and reduced sensitivity to the hormone brassinolide. OsSERK2 interacts with the intracellular domains of each immune receptor in the yeast two-hybrid system in a kinase activity-dependent manner. OsSERK2 undergoes bidi- rectional transphosphorylation with XA21 in vitro and forms a constitutive complex with XA21 in vivo. These results demonstrate an essential role for OsSERK2 in the function of three rice immune receptors and suggest that direct interaction with the rice immune receptors is critical for their function. Taken together, our findings suggest that the mechanism of OsSERK2-meditated regulation of rice XA21, XA3, and FLS2 differs from that of AtSERK3/BAK1-mediated regulation of Arabidopsis FLS2 and EFR.     

A High-Density SNP Genotyping Array for Rice Biology and Molecular Breeding

A high-density single nucleotide polymorphism （SNP） array is critically important for geneticists and molecu- lar breeders. With the accumulation of huge amounts of genomic re-sequencing data and available technologies for accurate SNP detection, it is possible to design high-density and high-quality rice SNP arrays. Here we report the devel- opment of a high-density rice SNP array and its utility. SNP probes were designed by screening more than 10 000 000 SNP loci extracted from the re-sequencing data of 801 rice varieties and an array named RiceSNP50 was produced on the Illumina Infinium platform. The array contained 51 478 evenly distributed markers, 68% of which were within genic regions. Several hundred rice plants with parent/F1 relationships were used to generate a high-quality cluster file for accurate SNP calling. Application tests showed that this array had high genotyping accuracy, and could be used for dif- ferent objectives. For example, a core collection of elite rice varieties was clustered with fine resolution. Genome-wide association studies （GWAS） analysis correctly identified a characterized QTL. Further, this array was successfully used for variety verification and trait introgression. As an accurate high-throughput genotyping tool, RiceSNP50 will play an important role in both functional genomics studies and molecular breeding.     

苦参素联合富硒酵母干预大鼠肝癌变进程中TERT表达的变化

目的：探讨大鼠肝脏端粒酶逆转录酶（TERT）在肝癌演进及药物干预中表达的变化。方法：在建立大鼠肝癌变模型的基础上,用苦参素联合富硒酵母（OMT＋Se）对其进行干预。分别在诱癌2．4、6、8、10、12、14、16和18周处死大鼠。病理分级后用免疫组化和Westernblot法,分别显示大鼠肝端粒酶逆转录酶（TERT）表达的变化。结果：诱癌组’IERT表达在诱癌各时期均显著高于对照组（P〈0．05,P〈O．01）。干预组TERT在腺瘤样增生期（AH）和非典型性腺瘤样增生期（AAH）的表达均显著低于诱癌组（P〈0．05）。结论：OMT＋Se的联合干预抑制了癌变进程中TERT的表达,可在一定程度上延缓和推迟肝癌的发生发展。     

ARMS法检测非小细胞肺癌表皮生长因子受体基因突变及临床意义

目的：探讨应用突变特异性扩增系统法（ARMS）检测非小细胞肺癌（NSCLC）表皮生长因子受体（EGFR）基因突变的特点。方法：收集220例浙江南部地区NSCLC患者肿瘤样本,分别采用ARMS法和测序法检测EGFR基因18、19、20、21号外显子突变情况,并分析EGFR突变与病理类型、突变种类、患者年龄和性别的关系。结果：两方法比较,相符率为86．81％（158/182,Kappa=0．732,P〈0．01）。总突变率为47．27％（104/220）,其中腺癌的突变率明显高于鳞癌（52．46％zJs17．14％;P〈0．01）。肺腺癌中,女性患者EGFR突变率明显高于男性（65．56％∞39．78％;P〈0．01）。突变样本中,21外显子错义突变（L858R）所占比例最高（62．5％,65/104）,19外显子缺失（19Del）其次（43．27％,45/104）,其中两者同时突变占5．77％（6/104）;但腺癌女性与男性患者L858R突变率（64．41％∞56．76％）不存在显著性差别。结论：采用ARMS法检测EGFR基因突变较测序法敏感,突变主要发生在女性肺腺癌患者,以L858R突变为主。     

Phosphatidic Acid （PA） PP2A Activity and PIN1 Binds PP2AA1 to Regulate Polar Localization

Phospholipase D （PLD） exerts broad biological functions in eukaryotes through regulating downstream effectors by its product, phosphatidic acid （PA）. Protein kinases and phosphatases, such as mammalian target of rapa- mycin （mTOR）, Protein Phosphatase 1 （PP1） and Protein Phosphatase 2C （PP2C）, are PA-binding proteins that execute crucial regulatory functions in both animals and plants. PA participates in many signaling pathways by modulating the enzymatic activity and/or subcellular localization of bound proteins. In this study, we demonstrated that PLD-derived PA interacts with the scaffolding A1 subunit of Protein Phosphatase 2A （PP2A） and regulates PP2A-mediated PIN1 dephos- phorylation in Arabidopsis. Genetic and pharmacological studies showed that both PA and PP2A participate in the regu- lation of auxin distribution. In addition, both the phosphorylation status and polar localization of PIN1 protein were affected by PLD inhibitors, Exogenous PA triggered the membrane accumulation of PP2AA1 and enhanced the PP2A activity at membrane, while PLD inhibition resulted in the reduced endosomal localization and perinuclear aggregation of PP2AA1. These results demonstrate the important role of PLD-derived PA in normal PP2A-mediated PIN dephosphoryl- ation and reveal a novel mechanism, in which PA recruits PP2AA1 to the membrane system and regulates PP2A function on membrane-targeted proteins. As PA and PP2A are conserved among eukaryotes, other organisms might use similar mechanisms to mediate multiple biological processes.     

加味“八珍汤”对少年男子散打运动员血睾酮，皮质醇和血红蛋白的影响研究

目的：研究加味“八珍汤”对少年男子散打运动员血睾酮（T）、皮质醇（C）、血红蛋白（HB）的影响。方法：15名惠州市城区体校少年男子散打队员分成3组（n=5）：对照组（Con组）,八珍汤组（Bs组）和“加味八珍汤”组（Pbs）,每周一早晨抽静脉血测HB、T、C,连续测7周。结果：①Con组T、T／C、HB值非常明显低于服药前（P〈0．01）;Bs组在服两次大负荷训练周T、T／C非常显著性降低（P〈0．01）,HB呈显著性升高（P〈0．05）;Pbs组T、T／C均非常明显增高（P〈0．01）。②在两次大负荷训练周,Pbs组与Bs组相比T、T／C明显增高（P〈0．05）。结论：加味“八珍汤”对纠正少年男子散打运动员大负荷训练后T、T／C降低具有明显功效。     

Salt Stress in Arabidopsis： Lipid Transfer Protein AZI1 and Its Control by Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase MPK3

A plant＇s capability to cope with environmental challenges largely relies on signal transmission through mitogen-activated protein kinase （MAPK） cascades. In Arabidopsis thaliana, MPK3 is particularly strongly associated with numerous abiotic and biotic stress responses. Identification of MPK3 substrates is a milestone towards improving stress resistance in plants. Here, we characterize AZI1, a lipid transfer protein （LTP）-related hybrid proline-rich protein （HyPRP）, as a novel target of MPK3. AZI1 is phosphorylated by MPK3 in vitro. As documented by co-immunoprecipitation and bimolecular fluorescence complementation experiments, AZI1 interacts with MPK3 to form protein complexes in planta. Furthermore, null mutants of azil are hypersensitive to salt stress, while AZIl-overexpressing lines are markedly more tolerant. AZI1 overexpression in the mpk3 genetic background partially alleviates the salt-hypersensitive phenotype of this mutant, but functional MPK3 appears to be required for the full extent of AZIl-conferred robustness. Notably, this robustness does not come at the expense of normal development. Immunoblot and RT-PCR data point to a role of MPK3 as positive regulator of AZI1 abundance.