The Role of Anaerobic Respiration in Germinating Muskmelon Seeds: II. EFFECT OF ANOXIA TREATMENT AND ALCOHOL DEHYDROGENASE ACTIVITY

Exposing muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) cultivar seedlots to N₂atmosphere created totally anaerobic conditions which stimulatedethanol production and accumulation in both high and low vigourseeds. However, accumulation of ethanol was consistently higherin the low vigour seeds than in the high vigour ones. In addition,CO₂ production under N₂ and in air suggests the presence ofan apparent ‘Pasteur effect’ in the low vigour seedsbut not in the high vigour seeds. Acetaldehyde production underN₂ was very low and did not seem to be associated with seedvigour, probably because of its nature as an intermediate inethanol production. The fast shift toward ethanol may be dueto the fact that alcohol dehydrogenase, the enzyme which catalyzesthe conversion of acetaldehyde to ethanol, exists in sufficientamounts in the imbibing seeds so that it is not a limiting factorin the conversion to ethanol. Alcohol dehydrogenase activitydid not appear to be related to seed vigour. Key words: Cucumis melo L., Anaerobic respiration, Germination, Seeds.     

转化生长因子TGF-1β1／结缔组织生长因子CTGF对骨创伤愈合的调控机理研究

转化生长N子TGF—β1和结缔组织生长因子CTGF是骨形成过程中不可或缺的重要生长因子。研究发现TGF-β1和CTGF具有协同生物效应,CTGF可能作为TGF-β1的下游信号发挥作用。本文对近年来TGF-β1／CTGF通路在骨发育与创伤愈合中相关信号转导调控及分子机制研究进行讨论。尤其是对成骨细胞增殖、分化和功能的调控机理进行综述。     

Mechanisms of haplotype divergence at the <Emphasis Type="Italic">RGA08</Emphasis> nucleotide-binding leucine-rich repeat gene locus in wild banana <Emphasis Type="Italic">(Musa balbisiana)</Emphasis>

Background  

Comparative sequence analysis of complex loci such as resistance gene analog clusters allows estimating the degree of sequence conservation and mechanisms of divergence at the intraspecies level. In banana (Musa sp.), two diploid wild species Musa acuminata (A genome) and Musa balbisiana (B genome) contribute to the polyploid genome of many cultivars. The M. balbisiana species is associated with vigour and tolerance to pests and disease and little is known on the genome structure and haplotype diversity within this species. Here, we compare two genomic sequences of 253 and 223 kb corresponding to two haplotypes of the RGA08 resistance gene analog locus in M. balbisiana "Pisang Klutuk Wulung" (PKW).     

Mutation Analysis of IDH1 in Paired Gliomas Revealed IDH1 Mutation Was Not Associated with Malignant Progression but Predicted Longer Survival

Recurrence and progression to higher grade lesions are characteristic behaviorsof gliomas. Though IDH1 mutation frequently occurs and is considered as an early event in gliomagenesis, little is known about its role in the recurrence and progression of gliomas. We therefore analysed IDH1 and IDH2 statusat codon 132 of IDH1 and codon 172 of IDH2 by direct sequencing and anti-IDH1-R132H immunohistochemistry in 53 paired samples and their recurrences, including 29 low- grade gliomas, 16 anaplastic gliomas and 8 Glioblastomas. IDH1/IDH2 mutation was detected in 32 primarytumors, with 25 low- grade gliomas and 6 anaplastic gliomas harboring IDH1 mutation and 1 low- grade glioma harboring IDH2 mutation. All of the paired tumors showed consistent IDH1 and IDH2 status. Patients were analyzed according to IDH1 status and tumor-related factors. Malignant progression at recurrence was noted in 22 gliomas and was not associated with IDH1 mutation. Survival analysis revealed patients with IDH1 mutated gliomas had a significantly longer progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). In conclusion, this study demonstrated a strong tendency of IDH1/IDH2 status being consistent during progression of glioma. IDH1 mutation was not a predictive marker for malignant progression and it was a potential prognostic marker for gliomas of Chinese patients.     

Orem自理模式在TURBT术后自我护理中的应用

目的：探讨Orem自理模式在经尿道膀胱肿瘤电切患者护理中的应用,以Orem自护理论作为指导,对膀胱肿瘤患者电切术后实行护理干预,观察Orem自理模式对膀胱肿瘤电切术后患者生活质量及术后复发率的影响。方法：选择2008年10月至2012年6月我科经尿道膀胱肿瘤电切术患者160例随机分为两组,即对照组和实验组,各80例。其中对照组采用术后常规护理,实验组将Orem自理模式贯穿于常规护理的全过程。比较两组患者术后下床活动时间、住院时间、患者对相关知识的掌握情况及患者满意度。结果：实验组患者术后下床活动时间、住院时间、患者对疾病的认知度、患者满意度均明显高于对照组（P〈0．05）。结论iOrem自理模式应用于经尿道膀胱肿瘤电切术后患者的护理,训练患者及家属自我护理技术和能力,不仅能调动和激发经尿道膀胱肿瘤电切患者主观能动性,变“替代护理”为“自我护理”,而且能减少并发症的发生,提高患者的自理能力及生存质量,初步实现了对经尿道膀胱肿瘤电切患者教育的个体化、系统性、连贯性和重复性。     

原儿茶酸对帕金森模型鼠脑组织抗氧化能力的影响

目的:观察原儿茶酸对鱼藤酮诱导的帕金森模型小鼠脑组织中相关抗氧化酶活性的影响,为原儿茶酸治疗帕金森病提供理论依据。方法:选用昆明小鼠为实验动物,连续5周腹腔注射鱼藤酮(1mg/kg.d)建立帕金森模型,之后2周分别注射原儿茶酸(5mg/kg.d)和阳性药物美多芭(125mg/kg.d)。应用生物化学方法,观察原儿茶酸对帕金森模型小鼠中脑和纹状体内超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、过氧化氢酶(CAT)、谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GSH-PX)活力以及脂质过氧化物丙二醛(MDA)含量的影响。结果:实验数据显示原儿茶酸可提高帕金森模型小鼠中脑和纹状体SOD、CAT、GSH-PX活力,降低MDA含量。同时病理切片染色显示原儿茶酸可减轻鱼藤酮诱导的脑组织损伤。结论:原儿茶酸具有神经保护作用,保护机制可能是提高脑组织内源性抗氧化酶活力,减少体内自由基的产生,进而减轻了脑组织的病理损伤。     

Type I microsatellite markers from Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) expressed sequence tags

The detection of simple sequence repeats (SSRs) within expressed sequence tags (ESTs) connects potential microsatellite markers with specific genes, generating Type I markers. Using an in silico approach, we identified 1975 SSRs from the Genome Research on Atlantic Salmon Project EST database. We designed primers to amplify 158 SSRs, of which 65 amplified 76 loci (including 11 duplicated loci). Sixty‐one of the 76 loci were variable in 24 Atlantic salmon from seven populations, and 96% of these markers also amplify DNA from other salmonids. Functions for 16 of the SSR associated ESTs have been determined, confirming them as Type I markers.