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The small-subunit ribosomal RNA gene sequences from the hypotrichous ciliates Oxytricha nova and Stylonychia pustulata 总被引:17,自引:0,他引:17
We have determined the complete nucleotide sequence of the small- subunit
ribosomal RNA genes for the ciliate protozoans Stylonychia pustulata and
Oxytricha nova. The sequences are homologous and sufficiently similar that
these organisms must be closely related. In a phylogeny inferred from
comparisons of several eukaryotic small-subunit ribosomal RNAs, the
divergence of the ciliates from the eukaryotic line of descent is seen to
coincide with the radiation of the plants, the animals, and the fungi. This
radiation is preceded by the divergence of the slime mold, Dictyostelium
discoideum.
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Nonglucosylated oligosaccharides are transferred to protein in MI8-5 Chinese hamster ovary cells 总被引:1,自引:2,他引:1
A CHO mutant MI8-5 was found to synthesize Man9-GlcNAc2-P-P-dolichol rather
than Glc3Man9GlcNAc2-P-P-dolichol as the oligosaccharide-lipid intermediate
in N-glycosylation of proteins. MI8-5 cells were incubated with labeled
mevalonate, and the prenol was found to be dolichol. The mannose-labeled
oligosaccharide released from oligosaccharide-lipid of MI8-5 cells was
analyzed by HPLC and alpha-mannosidase treatment, and the data were
consistent with a structure of Man9GlcNAc2. In addition, MI8-5 cells did
not incorporate radioactivity into oligosaccharide- lipid during an
incubation with tritiated galactose, again consistent with MI8-5 cells
synthesizing an unglucosylated oligosaccharide-lipid. MI8-5 cells had
parental levels of glucosylphosphoryldolichol synthase activity. However,
in two different assays, MI8-5 cells lacked dolichol-
P-Glc:Man9GlcNAc2-P-P-dolichol glucosyltransferase activity. MI8-5 cells
were found to synthesize glucosylated oligosaccharide after they were
transfected with Saccharomyces cerevisiae ALG 6, the gene for
dolichol-P-Glc:Man9GlcNAc2-P-P-dolichol glucosyltransferase. MI8-5 cells
were found to incorporate mannose into protein 2-fold slower than parental
cells and to approximately a 2-fold lesser extent.
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The mobility of phospolipids in free-standing and supported membranes was investigated on the level of individual molecules. For the analysis of trajectories a new statistical treatment was developed that permitted us to clearly distinguish different types of diffusional motion. A freely diffusing subfraction of lipids within supported membranes was identified. Its mobility was characterized by a mean lateral diffusion constant of D(supp) = 4.6 &mgr;m(2)/s. In comparison, the mobility of lipids embedded in "free-standing" planar membranes yielded an increase in the mean diffusion constant by a factor of 4.5, D(free) = 20.6 &mgr;m(2)/s. This increase is attributed to the ultrathin (</=1 nm) lubricating water layer between membranes and glass support. 相似文献
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Singh Pooja Justin Carlus Deepa Sekhar Amirtharaj Francis Nishi Gupta Rituraj Konwar Sandeep Kumar Surender Kumar Kumarasamy Thangaraj Singh Rajender 《PloS one》2015,10(3)
Background
Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) acts at an important metabolic point in the regulation of cellular methylation reaction. It assists in the conversion of 5, 10-methylenetetrahydrofolate to 5-methyltetrahydrofolate. The latter aids in remethylation of homocysteine to de novo methionine that is required for DNA synthesis. The objective of this study was to examine the effect of MTHFR 677 C>T polymorphism on the risk of breast cancer in the Indian sub-continent.Methods and Results
We genotyped 677 C>T locus in 1096 individuals that were classified into cases (N=588) and controls (N=508). Genotype data were analyzed using chi-square test. No significant difference was observed in the distribution of genotypes between cases and controls in north Indian (P = 0.932), south Indian (P = 0.865), and pooled data (P = 0.680). To develop a consensus regarding the impact of 677C>T polymorphism on breast cancer risk, we also conducted a meta-analysis on 28031 cases and 31880 controls that were pooled from sixty one studies. The overall summary estimate upon meta-analysis suggested no significant correlation between the 677C>T substitution and breast cancer in the dominant model (Fixed effect model: OR = 0.97, P=0.072, Random effects model: OR = 0.96, P = 0.084) or the recessive model (Fixed effect model: OR = 1.05, P = 0.089; Random effects model: OR= 1.08, P= 0.067).Conclusion
677 C>T substitution does not affect breast cancer risk in the Indo-European and Dravidian populations of India. Analysis on pooled data further ruled out association between the 677 C>T polymorphism and breast cancer. Therefore, 677 C>T substitution does not appear to influence the risk of breast cancer. 相似文献25.
Linda May Anita HJ van den Biggelaar David van Bodegom Hans J Meij Anton JM de Craen Joseph Amankwa Marijke Fr?lich Maris Kuningas Rudi GJ Westendorp 《Immunity & ageing : I & A》2009,6(1):7
Background-
The innate immune system plays an important role in the recognition and induction of protective responses against infectious pathogens, whilst there is increasing evidence for a role in mediating chronic inflammatory diseases at older age. Despite indications that environmental conditions can influence the senescence process of the adaptive immune system, it is not known whether the same holds true for the innate immune system. Therefore we studied whether age-related innate immune responses are similar or differ between populations living under very diverse environmental conditions. 相似文献26.
David A Dame Christopher F Curtis Mark Q Benedict Alan S Robinson Bart GJ Knols 《Malaria journal》2009,8(Z2):S2
Research on sterile mosquito technology from 1955 to the 1980s provided a substantial body of knowledge on propagation and release of sterile mosquitoes. Radiation sterilisation and chemosterilisation have been used effectively to induce dominant lethality and thereby sterilise important mosquito vectors in the laboratory. Experimental releases of chemosterilised males provided complete control of Anopheles albimanus in a small breeding population (14-15 sq km) in El Salvador. Releases of radiation sterilised males failed to control either Aedes aegypti or Anopheles quadrimaculatus in the USA. Releases of radiation-sterilised and chemosterilised male Culex quinquefasciatus in the USA and India were successful in some instances. Development of genetic sexing systems for Anopheles and improved physical separation methods for Culex have made it possible to rear and release males almost exclusively (> 99%) minimizing the release of potential vectors, the females. Factors that affected efficacy in some field programmes included reduction of competitiveness by radiation, immigration of fertilized females from outside the release zones, and inability of laboratory-bred males to perform in the wild. Despite significant progress, institutional commitments to carry the process further were generally lacking in the late 1970s and until recently. Now, with renewed interest and support for further assessment of this technology, this paper summarizes the current knowledge base, prioritizes some areas of investigation, and challenges scientists and administrators to maintain an awareness of progress, remain realistic about the interpretation of new findings, and make decisions about the sterile insect technique on the basis of informed scientific documentation. Areas recommended for priority research status include the establishment of genetic sexing mechanisms that can be transferred to other mosquito species, re-examination of radiation sterilisation, aerial release technology and mass rearing. 相似文献
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Daniel Sperandio Gaelle Rossignol Josette Guerillon Nathalie Connil Nicole Orange Marc GJ Feuilloley Annabelle Merieau 《BMC microbiology》2010,10(1):124
Background
MFN1032 is a clinical Pseudomonas fluorescens strain able to grow at 37°C. MFN1032 cells induce necrosis and apoptosis in rat glial cells at this temperature. This strain displays secretion-mediated hemolytic activity involving phospholipase C and cyclolipopeptides. Under laboratory conditions, this activity is not expressed at 37°C. This activity is tightly regulated and is subject to phase variation. 相似文献28.
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Freshwater crayfish invasions have been studied around the world, but less so in Africa, a continent devoid of native freshwater crayfish. The present study reviews historical and current information on alien freshwater crayfish species introduced into South Africa and aims to indicate which areas are at risk from invasion. As is the case elsewhere, South Africans have shown a keen interest in both farming and keeping freshwater crayfish as pets, which has resulted in Cherax cainii, Cherax destructor, Cherax quadricarinatus and Procambarus clarkii being introduced to the country. There is evidence of successful establishment in the wild for C. quadricarinatus and P. clarkii in different parts of the country. Species distribution models suggest that the eastern part of the country and parts of the Eastern and Western Cape are at higher risk of invasion. At present, illegal translocations represent the most likely pathway of crayfish spread in South Africa. A continued risk of invasion by freshwater crayfish species in South Africa is highlighted, which reinforces the need for more research, as well as for strong mitigation measures, such as stronger policing of existing regulations, management or eradication where feasible and public education. 相似文献
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Carolyn GJ Moonen Kirsten GD Buurma Mouri RJ Faruque Maria G Balta Erol Liefferink Sergio Bizzarro Elena A Nicu Bruno G Loos 《Innate immunity》2020,26(5):331
In periodontitis, polymorphonuclear leucocytes (PMNs) are activated. They entrap and eliminate pathogens by releasing neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs). Abnormal NET degradation is part of a pro-inflammatory status, affecting co-morbidities such as cardiovascular disease. We aimed to investigate the ex vivo NET degradation capacity of plasma from periodontitis patients compared to controls (part 1) and to quantify NET degradation before and after periodontal therapy (part 2). Fresh NETs were obtained by stimulating blood-derived PMNs with phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate. Plasma samples from untreated periodontitis patients and controls were incubated for 3 h onto freshly generated NETs (part 1). Similarly, for part 2, NET degradation was studied for 91 patients before and 3, 6 and 12 mo after non-surgical periodontal therapy with and without adjunctive systemic antibiotics. Finally, NET degradation was fluorospectrometrically quantified. NET degradation levels did not differ between periodontitis patients and controls, irrespective of subject-related background characteristics. NET degradation significantly increased from 65.6 ± 1.7% before periodontal treatment to 75.7 ± 1.2% at 3 mo post periodontal therapy, and this improvement was maintained at 6 and 12 mo, irrespective of systemic usage of antibiotics. Improved NET degradation after periodontitis treatment is another systemic biomarker reflecting a decreased pro-inflammatory status, which also contributes to an improved cardiovascular condition. 相似文献