阎氏菌科的16S rRNA可变区二级结构分析*

采用16SrRNA可变区二级结构图形分析,比较了阎氏菌科阎氏菌属典型种与微球菌亚目中几个相关科属典型种可变区二级结构的变化。结果表明,V3、V4存在明显的不同。将16SrRNA二级结构划分成不同的结构单元,提出在9个可变区中,至少要有2个不同的结构单元才可以定为新科,存在1个不同的结构单元可以定位新属;并认为16SrRNA可变区二级结构分析,可以作为一种辅助手段,应用于原核生物属以上水平的分类。     

16SrRNA二级结构可变区图形分析在放线菌分类中的应用*

采用16SrRNA可变区二级结构图形分析,比较了姜氏菌属及几个相关属种可变区二级结构的变化。结果表明,在9个可变区二级结构中茎的长度、环的数目和类型、茎的碱基对、以及环内部碱基均有不同。尤其在V5和V6两个区,这种差别尤为明显。这为姜氏菌属的建立提供了又一个证据,并认为16SrRNA可变区二级结构分析,可以应用于属以上原核生物的分类。     

16S rRNA二级结构可变区图形分析在放线菌分类中的应用

采用16S rRNA可变区二级结构图形分析,比较了姜氏菌属及几个相关属种可变区二级结构的变化。结果表明,在9个可变区二级结构中茎的长度、环的数目和类型、茎的碱基对、以及环内部碱基均有不同。尤其在V5和V6两个区,这种差别尤为明显。这为姜氏菌属的建立提供了又一个证据,并认为16S rRNA可变区二级结构分析,可以应用于属以上原核生物的分类。     

高温菌16SrRNA与耐热性关系的初步研究*

通过对80多种超高温菌的基因组G+C含量,16SrRNAG+C含量进行统计分析,结果显示高温菌耐热性与基因组G+C含量之间没有直接关系,而与16SrRNAG+C含量之间明显存在正相关。16SrRNA18helix的二级结构分析显示高温菌生长温度越高,其16SrRNA热稳定性越高。     

栖热菌目、科、属、种

阐述了栖热菌的发现和分类鉴定研究进程。现已发表有效种14个,涉及4个属50多个菌株,未获有效公布种及未定种的菌株50多个。形态、生理、G C含量、DNA杂交、脂肪酸组成、16SrRNA同源性和二级结构分析是栖热菌分类鉴定的主要方法。     

沙门菌鞭毛抗原及其多样性研究进展

沙门菌鞭毛蛋白具有抗原性。鞭毛分型抗原有多种,抗原特异性取决于氨基酸序列和种类的不同,抗原表位在鞭毛蛋白二级结构的可变区部位,在分子水平上抗原决定区位于鞭毛基因中间可变区中。利用分型抗原特异性建立起来的免疫学检测被广泛应用。沙门菌属特异性共同抗原具有属特异性,广泛分布于沙门菌全属。共同抗原具有序列保守性和构像稳定性,在沙门菌属内同源性高,ELISA试验表明此抗原免疫原性较好,利用此抗原属特异性建立起免疫学检测沙门菌属已得到应用。     

群落分析中的16S rRNA及其基因16S rDNA优化扩增

本文较为完整地综述了16SrRNA在细胞中的地位和作用、转录组成、其全长基因中可变区与保守区的位置、在不同种类中的拷贝数、二级结构,及其在群落研究过程中PCR扩增产生的16S rRNA的异常序列与解决方法;以期为更多的科研工作者提供可靠参考和借鉴,提高以16S rRNA为靶分子的群落研究结果的准确性和真实性。     

基于DGGE技术的茯砖茶发花过程细菌群变化分析

变性梯度胶电泳是当前微生物生态学研究重要技术之一。为研究茯砖茶发花过程中细菌群落结构和种类,对发花过程中不同时段细菌16S rDNA的V3可变区扩增,经变性梯度胶电泳(DGGE)后、对细菌DGGE条带进行克隆、测序和比对。结果表明,在发花过程的第0—4天、6—8天、10—14天茯砖茶发花存在3个差异较大的细菌优势种群结构的演变;从16SrDNA的V3可变区比对结果证明黑毛茶发花过程中有短波单胞菌属、诺卡氏菌属、新鞘脂菌属、突那梭菌属、韦龙氏假单胞菌属、乳杆菌属、克雷伯氏菌属以及不可培养ε-变形菌、腐败螺旋菌属、粘球菌属、根瘤菌属和6种未知分类地位的不可培养细菌,说明采用DGGE指纹图谱能更系统、更真实地反映茯砖茶发花发酵过程中细菌群落结构和多样性变化。     

基于热溶解膜过滤法的太岁古菌菌群结构研究

为获知太岁中古菌准确的菌群结构及分析其与原有结果的不同,在太岁组织表里层不同位置重复取样,采用适合太岁材料特性的热溶解膜过滤法处理后提取DNA,随后利用Illumina MiSeq高通量测序平台测定古菌16SrDNA V3～V4区扩增序列.结果显示:供试太岁所含古菌分属16个门、27个纲、39个目、64个属,相对丰度大...     

红树林放线菌分离鉴定及活性代谢产物研究

以采集自四个红树林地点的16份混合土壤为研究材料,选用7种选择性培养基,共分离获得330株放线菌。其中217株菌经16SrRNA基因序列分析,发现近75%菌株属于小单孢菌属(Micromonospora),其他还包括多形态孢菌属(Polymorphospora),疣孢菌属(Verrucosispora)等小单孢菌科的2个属和非小单孢菌科的9个属。采用美蓝酶标仪法对所分离到的放线菌进行抗菌活性检测,共50株菌表现出对金黄色葡萄球菌(Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 51650)、大肠杆菌(Escherichia coli ATCC 25922)和白色念珠菌(Candida albicans ATCC 10231)有不同程度抗性。然后利用高效液相色谱(HPLC)和液质联用技术(LC-MS)对有生物活性的菌株进行化学筛选,最后确定了5株可能产新颖化合物的小单孢菌。     

Heterogeneity and tissue-specific expression of eukaryotic transcription factor S-II-related protein mRNA

Two new cDNA clones for S-II-related proteins were isolated from a mouse liver cDNA library. Analyses of these clones suggested that S-II proteins are a family of proteins with relatively conserved C-terminal regions but variable N-terminal regions, and that some members of this family are expressed in a tissue-specific manner.     

RNA silencing of single and multiple members in a gene family of rice

RNA silencing with inverted repeat (IR) constructs has been used to suppress gene expression in various organisms. However, the transitive RNA-silencing effect described in plants may preclude the use of RNA silencing for a gene family. Here, we show that, in rice (Oryza sativa), transitive RNA silencing (spreading of double-stranded RNA along the target mRNA) occurred with the green fluorescent protein transgene but not with the endogenous phytoene desaturase gene. We fused IR copies of unique 3' untranslated regions derived from the rice OsRac gene family to a strong promoter and stably introduced them into rice. Each of the seven members of the OsRac gene family was specifically suppressed by its respective IR construct. We also examined IR constructs in which multiple 3' untranslated regions were fused and showed that three members of the OsRac gene family were effectively suppressed by a single construct. Using highly conserved regions of the two members of the OsRac gene family, we also suppressed the expression of all members of the gene family with variable efficiencies. These results suggest that RNA silencing is a useful method for the functional analysis of gene families in rice and other plants.     

Evaluation of the experiences of family members whose deceased relative donated tissues at the NHSBT dedicated donation facility in Speke, Liverpool

Donation of human tissue for transplant and research has historically been facilitated within the hospital mortuary. In 2006 NHSBT Tissue Services opened the Dedicated Donation Facility [DDF], the first facility in the UK dedicated to the donation of tissues under strictly controlled conditions. Nine family members who had agreed and experienced the transfer of their deceased relative to the DDF for tissue donation participated in a service evaluation applying qualitative data collection methods and framework analysis. The evaluation aimed to: understand the decision-making process of family members who agreed to their deceased relative being moved to the DDR for tissue donation; identify any concerns that family members had; gather the views of family members regarding the 'service' provided to them by NHSBT Tissue Services. Family members were unaware of the possibility of tissue donation. The process of reasoning behind both agreeing to tissue donation and movement of the deceased to the DDF by family members was fundamentally, 'the benefit to others' that tissue donation would bring, and fulfilling the wishes of the deceased [when known]. Family decision making was facilitated by: (i) a positive rapport with the requester, (ii) satisfaction with the information provided to the family about what would happen, and (iii) trust in that what was being said would happen. Family members were satisfied with the service provided to them by Tissue Services and confident in agreeing to the transfer of their deceased relative to the dedicated facility for tissue donation.     

Sucrose Phosphate Synthase Genes in Plants Belong to Three Different Families

We present phylogenetic analyses to demonstrate that there are three families of sucrose phosphate synthase (SPS) genes present in higher plants. Two data sets were examined, one consisting of full-length proteins and a second larger set that covered a highly conserved region including the 14-3-3 binding region and the UDPGlu active site. Analysis of both datasets showed a well supported separation of known genes into three families, designated A, B, and C. The genomic sequences of Arabidopsis thaliana include a member in each family: two genes on chromosome 5 belong to Family A, one gene on chromosome 1 to Family B, and one gene on chromosome 4 to Family C. Each of three Citrus genes belong to one of the three families. Intron/exon organization of the four Arabidopsis genes differed according to phylogenetic analysis, with members of the same family from different species having similar genomic organization of their SPS genes. The two Family A genes on Arabidopsis chromosome 5 appear to be due to a recent duplication. Analysis of published literature and ESTs indicated that functional differentiation of the families was not obvious, although B family members appear not to be expressed in roots. B family genes were cloned from two Actinidia species and southern analysis indicated the presence of a single gene family, which contrasts to the multiple members of Family A in Actinidia. Only two family C genes have been reported to date. Received: 17 April 2001 / Accepted: 27 August 2001     

Family issues and family functioning of Japanese outpatients with type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study

Background

Previous studies confirmed that the control of diabetes is related to family functioning, but the validity of the tools used to assess family functioning in these studies is questionable. Few studies have focused on family issues. In this study, we used a new assessment tool to evaluate family functioning and family issues of patients with type 2 diabetes.

Methods

A cross-sectional questionnaire was given to outpatients with type 2 diabetes at a community hospital in Aichi, Japan, between August 2001 and March 2002. First, the patients were asked to answer FACESKGIV-16, which measures cohesion and adaptability, questions regarding family issues, daily lifestyle, and HAD. Physical and serological data were measured. Family functioning, family issues, and relationships between each parameter and family functioning or family issues were analyzed.

Results

Of the 133 participants, 121 (33.3%) had some sort of family issue. Family issues included “Health problems of family members” (40.9%), “Family life cycle issues” (22.7%), and others.The best fit multiple regression model (Adjusted R²: 0.494, p?=?0.020) included Plasma Glucose as an independent variable, and the squared value of cohesion score, depression score of HAD, Total calorie intake, Exercise time, Housekeeping time, and BMI were dependent variables. The results show that extremes of family cohesion with either too many or too few issues related to family functioning are correlated with the plasma glucose level.

Conclusions

Family issues were common among patients with type 2 diabetes, and the extremes of family cohesion were associated with the glucose level, in contrast to the common wisdom that a well balanced family leads to good control of diabetes.

     

The life experience of leprosy families in maintaining interaction patterns in the family to support healing in leprosy patients in Indonesian society. A phenomenological qualitative study

BackgroundFamily involvement in overcoming the severity of leprosy is very important in the life of leprosy sufferers in communities who experience the clinical and, psychological, social and behavioral consequences of the disease. However, this need, psychosocial, is felt to be not optimal. This study is to identify how the experiences of family members as caregivers provide assistance to individuals with leprosy in improving healing and maintaining patterns of interaction in the family.MethodsThe design uses qualitative research with in-depth, face-to-face interviews with family members in a semi-structured manner with the hope of obtaining complete data. Using purposive sampling with Participatory Interpretative Phenomenology analysis, there are 12 families with 15 family members consisting of 4 men and 11 women.ResultsThis study produced a family theme that tried to follow what would happen to individuals with leprosy, with four sub-categories: 1) Using various coping alternatives to recognize the disease, 2) Family members in the shadow of leprosy, 3) Trying to empathize with other family members. sick, 4) Caring for the emotional response of the family and seeking support.ConclusionsThis analysis shows that deficiency in cognitive aspects can be closed by maintaining a lifestyle in the family through efforts to understand, support, establish communication, increase maximum involvement in restoring self-confidence, especially in individuals with leprosy with psychosocial problems in the family. The results of this study can be used as psychosocial support in maintaining communication between family members to support treatment programs and accelerate the recovery of leprosy.     

Molecular Evolution of the Plant R Regulatory Gene Family

Anthocyanin pigmentation patterns in different plant species are controlled in part by members of the myc-like R regulatory gene family. We have examined the molecular evolution of this gene family in seven plant species. Three regions of the R protein show sequence conservation between monocot and dicot R genes. These regions encode the basic helix-loop-helix domain, as well as conserved N-terminal and C-terminal domains; mean replacement rates for these conserved regions are 1.02 X 10(-9) nonsynonymous nucleotide substitutions per site per year. More than one-half of the protein, however, is diverging rapidly, with nonsynonymous substitution rates of 4.08 X 10(-9) substitutions per site per year. Detailed analysis of R homologs within the grasses (Poaceae) confirm that these variable regions are indeed evolving faster than the flanking conserved domains. Both nucleotide substitutions and small insertion/deletions contribute to the diversification of the variable regions within these regulatory genes. These results demonstrate that large tracts of sequence in these regulatory loci are evolving at a fairly rapid rate.     

精神病患者家属心理健康状况调查研究

目的:探讨精神病患者家属的心理健康状况,并找出相关的影响因素.方法:对中山市91位住院以及门诊精神科病人家属进行问卷调查和访谈,采用的是症状自评量(SCL-90)和家庭疾病负担量表(Family Burden Scale of Disease).结果:家属心理健康状况与患者给家庭带来的负担存在明显的相关,患者患病对配偶的心理健康的影响明显大于对其他亲人或者朋友的影响(F=5.358,P＜0.001),15-30岁年龄段的SCL-90的得分要明显的高于其他年龄段(F=1.436,P＜0.01),而精神分裂症患者的家属SCL-90的得分也要明显高于其他疾病家属的得分.结论:影响家属心理健康的因素有多个方面,应该有针对性的采取家庭护理措施并加强家庭健康教育.     

The map1 gene of Cowdria ruminantium is a member of a multigene family containing both conserved and variable genes

Heartwater is an economically important disease of ruminants caused by the tick-transmitted rickettsia Cowdria ruminantium. The disease is present in Africa and the Caribbean and there is a risk of spread to the Americas, particularly because of a clinically asymptomatic carrier state in infected livestock and imported wild animals. The causative agent is closely related taxonomically to the human and animal pathogens Ehrlichia chaffeensis and Ehrlichia canis. A dominant immune response of infected animals or people is directed against variable outer membrane proteins of these agents known, in E. chaffeensis and E. canis, to be encoded by polymorphic multigene families. We demonstrate, by sequence analysis, that map1 encoding the major outer membrane protein of C. ruminantium is also encoded by a polymorphic multigene family. Two members of the gene family are located in tandem in the genome. The upstream member, orf2, is conserved, encoding only 2 amino acid substitutions among six different rickettsial strains from diverse locations in Africa and the Caribbean. In contrast, the downstream member, map1, contains variable and conserved regions between strains. Interestingly, orf2 is more closely related in sequence to omp1b of E. chaffeensis than to map1 of C. ruminantium. The regions that differ among orf2, map1, and omp1b correspond to previously identified variable sequences in outer membrane protein genes of E. chaffeensis and E. canis. These data suggest that diversity in these outer membrane proteins may arise by recombination among gene family members and offer a potential mechanism for persistence of infection in carrier animals.     

The TyrA family of aromatic-pathway dehydrogenases in phylogenetic context

Background  

The TyrA protein family includes members that catalyze two dehydrogenase reactions in distinct pathways leading to L-tyrosine and a third reaction that is not part of tyrosine biosynthesis. Family members share a catalytic core region of about 30 kDa, where inhibitors operate competitively by acting as substrate mimics. This protein family typifies many that are challenging for bioinformatic analysis because of relatively modest sequence conservation and small size.