Characterization of Chrysanthemum ClSOC1-1 and ClSOC1-2, homologous genes of SOC1

The MADS-box gene SOC1/TM3 (SUPPRESSOR OF OVEREXPRESSION OF CONSTANS 1/ Tomato MADS-box gene 3) is a main integrator in the Arabidopsis flowering pathway; its structure and function are highly conserved in many plant species. SOC1-like genes have been isolated in chrysanthemum, one of the most well-known ornamental plants, but it has not been well characterized thus far. We isolated and characterized ClSOC1-1 and ClSOC1-2, two putative orthologs of Arabidopsis SOC1, from the wild diploid chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum lavandulifolium, to investigate the regulatory mechanisms of flowering time control in chrysanthemum. Expression analysis indicated that ClSOC1-1 and ClSOC1-2 were expressed in all examined organs/tissues (leaves, shoot apices, petioles, stems and roots) with different expression levels, and with high expression in the shoot apices and leaves during the early stage of floral transition. The expression levels of ClSOC1-1 and ClSOC1-2 in the shoot apices increased at different developmental stages with the highest expression levels after 7 days of short-day treatment. Overexpression of ClSOC1-1 and ClSOC1-2 in wild-type Arabidopsis resulted in early flowering, which was coupled with the upregulation of one of the flowering promoter genes LEAFY. Our results suggested that the ClSOC1-1 and ClSOC1-2 genes play an evolutionarily conserved role in promoting flowering in Chrysanthemum lavandulifolium and could serve as a vital target for the genetic manipulation of flowering time in the chrysanthemum.     

F43Y及I354M,L358F定点突变对植酸酶热稳定性及酶活性的改善

对重组酵母PPNPm8的植酸酶phyAm基因进行PCR介导的定点突变,即将植酸酶43位的苯丙氨酸替换为酪氨酸(F43Y),将其354、358位的异亮氨酸、亮氨酸分别替换为甲硫氨酸和苯丙氨酸(I354M,L358F),得到了2个突变体PPNPm-1(F43Y)及PPNPm-2(I354M,L358F).含突变基因的重组表达载体pPIC9kphyAm-1,pPIC9kphyAm-2在毕赤酵母GS115中表达,对表达产物进行酶活性测定及热稳定性检测.结果表明:突变体PPNPm-1最适反应温度比未突变体PPNPm8上升了3℃,75℃处理10min,热稳定性提高15%,比活力提高11%;PPNPm-2最适反应温度未改变,热稳定性比PPNPm8仅提高3%,比活力降低6.5%.对突变前后的植酸酶空间结构进行比较预测,发现突变氨基酸Tyr43与空间位置相邻的Asn416之间形成氢键,增强了酶的热稳定性.     

载脂蛋白ApoE的原核表达以及与PrP蛋白间相互作用的初步研究

利用RT-PCR方法从人源细胞系SH-SY5Y cDNA中扩增出载脂蛋白ApoE基因,并在pET32a载体中表达融合蛋白His-ApoE,以纯化的融合蛋白免疫实验用兔获得特异性抗体,利用ELISA及免疫共沉淀方法对ApoE及PrP之间的相互作用进行研究.结果表明,SDS-PAGE显示表达的His-ApoE蛋白的相对分子量约为54 000,所制备的抗血清ELISA效价可达到1∶406 900,并能够有效地识别重组及动物组织中的内源性ApoE蛋白.ELISA和免疫共沉淀实验均显示,原核表达的ApoE可与全长的PrP蛋白（PrP23-231）在体外发生相互作用,其作用位点可能位于PrP蛋白的N端.这些结果为TSE经血传播的机制研究提供了新思路.     

QF-PCR在染色体异常男性不育症诊断中的应用

为评估定量荧光PCR(QF-PCR)方法在男性不育遗传学诊断中的应用价值,文章对78例非梗阻性男性不育患者,采用精液常规检测精子情况,并检测患者性激素水平;采用QF-PCR方法对患者性染色体多态性STR位点及特异性位点进行检测;采用常规染色体G显带方法进行核型分析;PCR检测AZF微缺失。结果显示78例非梗阻性男性不育患者中发现无精子症患者18例,少精子症患者20例,总检出率为48.72%。采用QF-PCR方法检出3例47,XXY患者,2例46,XX(SRY+)性反转患者,1例AZFc区微缺失患者,与细胞培养染色体分析和AZF微缺失PCR检测结果相符。与传统方法相比,QF-PCR技术能更迅速、直接、可靠地检测到男性不育患者的染色体异常区域,及早发现染色体细微结构异常,有助于染色体异常造成的男性不育症的鉴别诊断。     

蜜蜂TPI基因克隆与生物信息学预测

利用电子克隆方法获得蜜蜂(Apis mellifera)磷酸甘油醛异构酶(triosephosphate isomerase,TPI)基因,并采用生物信息学方法对该基因编码蛋白从等电点、疏水性/亲水性、二级结构等进行了预测,以及试验验证,结果表明蜜蜂TPI基因全长为1 768 bp,具有完整的开放阅读框架(ORF),并得到了试验证实.     

Tissue-engineered mesh for pelvic floor reconstruction fabricated from silk fibroin scaffold with adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells

A tissue-engineered mesh fabricated with adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSCs) cultured on a silk fibroin scaffold is evaluated for use in female pelvic reconstruction. Thirty-five female Sprague Dawley rats were divided into four groups. Group A (n?=?10) were implanted with polypropylene meshes, Group B (n?=?10) with silk fibroin scaffolds and Group C (n?=?10) with tissue-engineered meshes. Group D (n?=?5) acted as the tissue control. The tissue-engineered mesh was produced as follows. AD-MSCs were obtained from adipose tissue of rats designated to Group C. The cells were seeded onto a silk fibroin scaffold, cultured and then observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Histological studies of these meshes were performed at 4 and 12 weeks after implantation and mechanical testing was carried out on all groups before implantation and at 12 weeks after implantation. AD-MSCs displayed fibroblast-like shapes and were able to differentiate into adipocytes or fibroblasts. SEM observation showed that AD-MSCs proliferated and secreted a matrix onto the silk fibroin scaffolds. After implantation of the scaffolds into rats, histological analysis revealed better organized newly formed tissue in Group C than in controls. Group C also had a similar failure force (2.67?±?0.15 vs 2.33?±?0.38 N) and a higher Young’s modulus (2.99?±?0.19 vs 1.68?±?0.20 MPa) than a normal vaginal wall, indicating the potential of this tissue-engineered approach. AD-MSCs were validated as seed cells for tissue engineering. The silk fibroin scaffold thus shows promise for application with AD-MSCs in the fabrication of tissue-engineered mesh with good biocompatibility and appropriate mechanical properties for pelvic floor reconstruction.     

基于GABA A受体评估双氟沙星对异育银鲫的安全性

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中国黏菌的三个新记录种

报道了采自内蒙古自治区的3个黏菌中国新记录种：榄色孔膜菌Enteridium olivaceum,疏网发丝菌Stemonaria laxiretis和硬网发菌Comatricha rigidireta。通过扫描电镜观察,描述了它们的形态特征,与相近种进行了比较和讨论。考证标本保存于吉林农业大学菌物标本馆（MHJAU）。