Custom distinctions in the interaction of G-protein beta subunits with N-type (CaV2.2) versus P/Q-type (CaV2.1) calcium channels

Inhibition of N- (Cav2.2) and P/Q-type (Cav2.1) calcium channels by G-proteins contribute importantly to presynaptic inhibition as well as to the effects of opiates and cannabinoids. Accordingly, elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying G-protein inhibition of voltage-gated calcium channels has been a major research focus. So far, inhibition is thought to result from the interaction of multiple proposed sites with the Gbetagamma complex (Gbetagamma). Far less is known about the important interaction sites on Gbetagamma itself. Here, we developed a novel electrophysiological paradigm, "compound-state willing-reluctant analysis," to describe Gbetagamma interaction with N- and P/Q-type channels, and to provide a sensitive and efficient screen for changes in modulatory behavior over a broad range of potentials. The analysis confirmed that the apparent (un)binding kinetics of Gbetagamma with N-type are twofold slower than with P/Q-type at the voltage extremes, and emphasized that the kinetic discrepancy increases up to ten-fold in the mid-voltage range. To further investigate apparent differences in modulatory behavior, we screened both channels for the effects of single point alanine mutations within four regions of Gbeta1, at residues known to interact with Galpha. These residues might thereby be expected to interact with channel effectors. Of eight mutations studied, six affected G-protein modulation of both N- and P/Q-type channels to varying degrees, and one had no appreciable effect on either channel. The remaining mutation was remarkable for selective attenuation of effects on P/Q-, but not N-type channels. Surprisingly, this mutation decreased the (un)binding rates without affecting its overall affinity. The latter mutation suggests that the binding surface on Gbetagamma for N- and P/Q-type channels are different. Also, the manner in which this last mutation affected P/Q-type channels suggests that some residues may be important for "steering" or guiding the protein into the binding pocket, whereas others are important for simply binding to the channel.     

Extracellular myocilin affects activity of human trabecular meshwork cells

The trabecular meshwork (TM), a specialized eye tissue, is a major site for regulation of the aqueous humor outflow. Malfunctioning of this tissue is believed to be responsible for development of glaucoma, a blinding disease. Myocilin is a gene linked to the most common form of glaucoma. The protein product has been localized to both intra and extracellular sites, but its function still remains unclear. This study was to determine whether extracellular myocilin presented in the matrix affects adhesion, morphology, and migratory and phagocytic activities of human TM cells in culture. Cell adhesion assays indicated that TM cells, while adhering readily on fibronectin, failed to attach on recombinant myocilin purified from bacterial cultures. Adhesion on fibronectin was also compromised by myocilin in a dose dependent manner. Myocilin in addition triggered TM cells to assume a stellate appearance with broad cell bodies and microspikes. Loss of actin stress fibers and focal adhesions was observed. TM cell migration on fibronectin/myocilin to scratched wounds was reduced compared to fibronectin controls. Myocilin, however, had little impact on phagocytic activities of TM cells. Cell attachment on fibronectin and migration of corneal fibroblasts, a control cell type, were not altered by myocilin. These results demonstrate that extracellular myocilin elicits anti-adhesive and counter-migratory effects on TM cells. Myocilin in the matrix of tissues could be exerting a similar influence on TM cells in vivo, impacting the flexibility and resilience required for maintenance of the normal aqueous outflow.     

吸附法纯化苦荞麦总黄酮的工艺研究

本文采用正交实验设计,对影响苦养麦总黄酮纯化工艺的因素进行了系统研究。结果发现,影响吸附法纯化苦养麦总黄酮的主次因素为吸附剂的种类〉洗脱液（乙醇）浓度〉静置吸附时间〉上样量,其中吸附剂的种类、洗脱液（乙醇）浓度以及静置吸附时间均对苦养麦总黄酮的纯化有显著性影响;吸附法纯化苦养麦总黄酮的最佳工艺条件为：AB-8树脂为苦养麦总黄酮最佳纯化吸附剂、95％乙醇洗脱、静置吸附时间30min、上样量1mL。     

树载脂蛋白CIcDNA序列及其组织表达

分离提取树（ｔｒｅｅｓｈｒｅｗ,ＴＳ）肝组织ｍＲＮＡ,以此为模板,反转录构建了ＴＳ肝组织ｃＤＮＡ文库。利用制备的兔抗ＴＳ载脂蛋白ＣＩ多抗血清为探针筛选该文库,获得两个阳性克隆。测序及序列分析表明：两个克隆均为ＴＳａｐｏＣＩｃＤＮＡ基因。大的克隆由３８０个核苷酸构成,包括２１ｂｐ、９５ｂｐ组成的５′和３′非编码区,２６４ｂｐ组成的一个完整开放阅读框架,编码８８个氨基酸的ａｐｏＣＩ前体,含２６个氨基酸构成的信号肽和６２肽的成熟蛋白。其成熟肽长度与大鼠、小鼠和狗的相应结构一致,但较人和狒狒ａｐｏＣＩ的成熟肽多５个氨基酸。并对其功能域进行了初步预测。ＲＮＡ印迹显示ＴＳａｐｏＣＩｍＲＮＡ不仅主要在肝组织表达;而且不同于人和其他哺乳类动物,亦可少量在小肠表达。上述结果为进一步研究ＴＳａｐｏＣＩ基因组结构、功能和体外表达奠定了基础。     

自然越冬期软枣猕猴桃枝条组织结构及内源激素的变化特征

该试验以抗寒性不同的5年生软枣猕猴桃品种‘魁绿’、‘丰绿’和‘96-6’为试验材料,测定分析自然越冬期间枝条组织解剖结构、细胞膜透性和内源激素GA3、ABA、IAA含量水平的变化,以明确不同品种软枣猕猴桃越冬期间对低温的适应能力及其内在生理机制,为软枣猕猴桃抗寒品种的选育及鉴别提供理论依据。结果表明:(1)软枣猕猴桃枝条木质部比率大小依次为‘魁绿’>‘96-6’>‘丰绿’,皮层比率依次为‘丰绿’>96-6’>魁绿’,二者表现趋势相反,且‘魁绿’枝条的解剖结构与其他两品种差异显著。(2)在自然越冬期间,各品种软枣猕猴桃枝条相对电导率和MDA含量随温度变化均呈先升后降的趋势,在温度最低的1月份达到最高,其中‘魁绿’枝条的相对电导率和MDA含量变化幅度最小,而‘丰绿’受低温影响较大。(3)在11月份至2月份,随自然温度的变化,各品种软枣猕猴桃枝条的GA3和IAA含量均呈先降低后升高的变化趋势,ABA含量则呈先升后降的趋势,且都在1月份分别达到最低或最高值。研究发现,在自然越冬期间,低温对3个软枣猕猴桃品种的组织解剖结构、膜透性及内源激素含量均都造成较大的影响,品种‘魁绿’枝条的木质部比率最大、皮层比率最小,相对电导率和MDA含量变化幅度最小,内源激素含量GA3和ABA/GA3变化趋势较小,故其抗寒性比‘丰绿’和‘96-6’更强。     

全球寡核苷酸类药物开发现状与趋势

从产品开发角度分析寡核苷酸类药物的发展现状和未来趋势。     

肠道真菌研究进展

真菌菌群是肠道菌群的重要组成部分,在肠道微生态稳态的维持和宿主的免疫调节中发挥重要作用。肠道真菌失调通常和肠道疾病甚至肠道外疾病有关。本文就肠道真菌的定殖与组成、真菌菌群对肠道微生态的调控、菌群失调促进疾病的发展机制、基于肠道真菌的治疗策略和肠道真菌的鉴定分析方法等方面的进展进行了综述和展望,旨在系统认识肠道真菌调节宿主健康和促进疾病发生的机制,为相关疾病的诊断和治疗提供重要参考。     

海蚕新型抗菌肽Perinerin在毕赤酵母中的表达及活性测定

摘要：利用巴斯德毕赤酵母表达系统,对海蚕抗菌肽 Perinerin 进行分泌性表达,并进行活性检测。首先通过 SOE 法（Gene splicing by over lap extension）设计三对互补引物来合成完整的Perinerin 的基因,将该基因片断插入到含有AOX1启动子和α分泌信号肽序列载体pPICZαA中,构建了重组表达质粒 pPICZαA-PEN ,转化Pichia pastoris GS115 宿主菌,利用甲醇来诱导外源基因在阳性菌株中的表达,表达产物经 Tricine-SDS-PAGE 电泳验证。生物学活性检测证实重组蛋白对部分革兰阳性及革兰阴性细菌有明显抑制作用,尤其对绿脓杆菌有强烈的抑制作用。     

化学药物杂质研究进展

药物杂质的分析和控制是用药安全有效的基础。从杂质谱分析、杂质检测、杂质限度的制定等方面综述了近年来国内外化学药 物杂质研究进展,旨在为化学药物杂质的研究提供有效思路和方法。     

非生物胁迫因子对棘孢木霉嗜铁素及钙调磷酸酶基因表达的影响

木霉菌(Trichoderma spp.)嗜铁素具有吸收、贮存和胞内运输铁的功能,对菌体自身的生长发育有重要作用,也是重要的生防促生因子,但嗜铁素的产量会受到环境中多种胁迫因子的影响。真菌的钙调磷酸酶基因能够调控外源离子的胁迫反应,但钙调磷酸酶信号通路与嗜铁素合成之间的关系并不明确。以棘孢木霉菌(Trichoderma asperellum)T6为材料,研究了NaCl、CaCl_2及pH对棘孢木霉菌T6嗜铁素产量以及嗜铁素合成关键基因(SidA)与钙调磷酸酶催化亚基基因(CnA)表达量的影响。结果表明,高浓度NaCl和CaCl_2以及高pH均能抑制嗜铁素的产生。利用半定量PCR分析得知,CnA基因与SidA基因之间存在一定的负调控关系,该结果与钙调磷酸酶专性抑制剂环孢菌素A能够提高嗜铁素产量的结果相一致。