The −1082A/G polymorphism in the Interleukin-10 gene and the risk of rheumatoid arthritis: A meta-analysis

A large number of studies have shown that the −1082A/G polymorphism (rs1800896) in the Interleukin-10 gene (IL-10) is implicated in the susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, the results are inconsistent and inconclusive. The aim of this study is to analyze the association between the −1082A/G polymorphism in the IL-10 gene and the RA risk by meta-analysis. A total of 1480 cases and 1413 controls in 10 case–control studies were included in this meta-analysis. The results indicated that the G allele carriers (GG + GA) had a 25% decreased risk of RA, when compared with the homozygote AA (odds ratio (OR) = 0.75, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.59–0.93). In the analysis in Europeans, significant decreased risks were associated with the G allele carriers (OR = 0.73 and 95% CI: 0.57–0.93 for GG + GA vs. AA). The results from this meta-analysis provide evidence for the association between the IL-10 −1082A/G polymorphism and the risk of RA. To further evaluate gene × gene and gene × environment interactions between the polymorphisms in the IL-10 gene and RA risk, more studies with large groups of patients are required.     

内含肽介导的蛋白连接技术及其应用

内含肽介导的蛋白质剪接是一种自发的翻译后事件,内含肽可介导其自身从前体蛋白上切除,同时将其两侧的外显肽连接起来.在过去10多年中,基于蛋白质剪接原理发展出的蛋白连接技术被广泛的用于蛋白质工程的研究中.这些技术打破了化学合成方法中对目标物大小的限制,有助于化学和生物学的研究.针对近年由蛋白质连接演化出来的新技术及其应用做简要的阐述.     

Multimodality imaging of endothelial progenitor cells with a novel multifunctional probe featuring positive magnetic resonance contrast and near-infrared fluorescence

The multimodal strategy incorporating T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging can complement their strengths to provide images with high sensitivity and spatial resolution for noninvasively and dynamically monitoring endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) in potential EPC-dominated therapies. Here we report the development of a protein-based imaging probe, bCD-PLL-Cy5.5 Conjugate 1, in which the bacterial cytosine deaminase (bCD) protein was modified with poly-l-lysine (PLL) that is labeled with imaging reporters, including T1-weighted MRI contrast chelator and NIR fluorophore. Conjugate 1 showed low cytotoxicity in EPCs isolated from the rabbit peripheral blood. The normalized cell viability was maintained above 90% after incubation for 1 to 5 days. Fluorescence microscopy of live cells indicated rapid cellular uptake of Conjugate 1 into EPCs in 15 minutes, and flow cytometry studies demonstrated the time-dependent internalization of Conjugate 1 with maximum uptake 48 hours after the treatment. MRI of phantoms demonstrated significant reduction of the T1 value of the EPC pellet that was pretreated with 2 μM of Conjugate 1 for 24 hours. Our preliminary data suggest that as a multimodal imaging contrast medium, Conjugate 1 offers a promising imaging probe for tracking the delivery and therapeutic response of EPCs in vivo.     

Ordered Hierarchical Mesoporous/Microporous Carbon Derived from Mesoporous Titanium‐Carbide/Carbon Composites and its Electrochemical Performance in Supercapacitor

Novel ordered hierarchical mesoporous/microporous carbon (OHMMC) derived from mesoporous titanium‐carbide/carbon composites was prepared for the first time by synthesizing ordered mesoporous nanocrystalline titanium‐carbide/carbon composites, followed by chlorination of titanium carbides. The mesostructure and microstructure can be conveniently tuned by controlling the TiC contents of mesoporous TiC/C composite precursor, and chlorination temperature. By optimal condition, the OHMMC has a high surface area (1917 m²g^?1), large pore volumes (1.24 cm³g^?1), narrow mesopore‐size distributions (centered at about 3 nm), and micropore size of 0.69 and 1.25 nm, and shows a great potential as electrode for supercapacitor applications: it exhibits a high capacitance of 146 Fg^?1 in noaqueous electrolyte and excellent rate capability. The ordered mesoporous channel pores are favorable for retention and immersion of the electrolyte, providing a more favorable path for electrolyte penetration and transportation to achieve promising rate capability performance. Meanwhile, the micropores drilled on the mesopore‐walls can increase the specific surface area to provide more sites for charge storage.     

Accelerating haplotype-based genome-wide association study using perfect phylogeny and phase-known reference data

The genome-wide association study (GWAS) has become a routine approach for mapping disease risk loci with the advent of large-scale genotyping technologies. Multi-allelic haplotype markers can provide superior power compared with single-SNP markers in mapping disease loci. However, the application of haplotype-based analysis to GWAS is usually bottlenecked by prohibitive time cost for haplotype inference, also known as phasing. In this study, we developed an efficient approach to haplotype-based analysis in GWAS. By using a reference panel, our method accelerated the phasing process and reduced the potential bias generated by unrealistic assumptions in phasing process. The haplotype-based approach delivers great power and no type I error inflation for association studies. With only a medium-size reference panel, phasing error in our method is comparable to the genotyping error afforded by commercial genotyping solutions.     

基于重采样技术的肌电信号动作电位传导速度估计研究

目的:本文针对表面肌电(sEMG)信号探讨动作电位传导速度(APCV)估计问题。方法:以生理学仿真sEMG信号为基础,采用基于互相关分析的时延估计技术来获取相应的APCV估计值,并利用重采样技术来提高估计的精度。结果:实验表明,针对重采样后的仿真信号,其APCV的估计误差得到了明显降低。结论:所采用方法能够有效获取满意的APCV估计效果。     

Develope monoclonal antibody against foot-and-mouth disease virus a type

In order to develop an anti-FMDV A Type monoclonal antibo by (mAb),BABL/c mice were immunized with FMDV A type.Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) 7B11 and 8H4 against Foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) serotype A were produced by fusing SP2/O myeloma cells with splenocyte from the mouse immunized with A/AV88.The microneutralization titer of the mAbs 7B11 and 8H4 were 1024 and 512,respectively.Both mAbs contain kappa light chains,the mAbs were IgG1.In order to define the mAbs binding epitopes,the reactivity of these mAbs against A Type FMDV,were examined using indirect ELISA,the result showed that both mAbs reacted with A Type FMDV.These mAbs may be used for further vaccine studies,diagnostic methods,prophylaxis,etiological and immunological research on FMDV.Characterization of these ncindicated that prepared anti-FMDV A mAbs had no cross-reactivity with Swine Vesicular Disease (SVD) or FMDV O,Asial and C Type antigens.Their titers in abdomen liquor were 1:5×106 and 1:2×106,respectively.7B11 was found to be of subtype IgG1,8H4 was classified as IgG2b subtype.The mAbs prepared in this study,are specific for detection of FMDV serotype A,and is potentially useful for pen-side diagnosis.