基于BP神经网络模型的全球森林土壤异养硝化过程N2O排放通量估算

N₂O作为重要的温室气体之一,对地球和人类都有很大的影响。为了深入探究对有机氮异养硝化作用及其产生N₂O过程的影响机制,完善全球N₂O通量估算模型,本研究采用Pearson相关性分析与广义可加模型(GAM)对全球135个样点有机氮异养硝化速率及其产生N₂O速率的影响因子进行分析,然后将主要影响因子作为BP神经网络的输入层来模拟全球森林土壤有机氮异养硝化速率及其产生N₂O速率的空间分布。结果显示,土壤pH和土壤C/N是影响有机氮异养硝化速率的主要因素,土壤C/N、土壤孔隙含水量(WFPS)以及土壤温度是影响有机氮异养硝化产生N₂O速率的主要因素。全球森林土壤异养硝化速率平均为0.4241(0.0014～0.689)μg N·g^-1·d^-1,异养硝化产生N₂O速率平均为0.2936(0.21～1.103)μg N₂O·kg^-1·d^-1     

Single-point mutations of hepatitis C virus NS3 that impair p53 interaction and anti-apoptotic activity of NS3

The N-terminal domain of NS3 of hepatitis C virus (HCV) possesses serine protease activity, which is essential for virus replication. This portion is also implicated in malignant transformation of hepatocytes. We previously demonstrated that an N-terminal portion of NS3 formed a complex with the tumor suppressor p53 and suppressed actinomycin D-induced apoptosis. We report here that single-point mutations of NS3 at position 106 from Leu to Ala (L106A), and position 43 from Phe to Ala (F43A) to a lesser extent, significantly impaired complex formation with p53. Moreover, the L106A mutation impaired an otherwise more distinct anti-apoptotic activity of NS3. F43A and L106A mutations also inhibited serine protease activity of NS3. These results collectively suggest the possibility that Leu106 and Phe43 are involved in p53 interaction and serine protease activity, and therefore, can be a good target for certain low-molecular-weight compound(s) to inhibit both oncogenic and replicative abilities of HCV.     

细胞周期抑制蛋白p27的研究进展

p27基因位于人类染色体12p13,其编码的蛋白对cyclinsCDKs具有广泛的抑制活性,是细胞周期调控的抑制蛋白。它以化学剂量的方式调节细胞周期的进程,参与细胞的生长、分化等过程。对p27基因的发现、基因结构、对细胞周期和细胞分化的调控机制以及与肿瘤的关系作一介绍。     

油桐尺蠖单粒包埋核型多角体病毒（BusuNPV）BamHI—H片段的序列分析

对油桐尺蠖单粒包埋核型多用体病毒（Buzurasuppressariasingle－nucleocapsidnucleopolyhedrovirus,BusuNPV）基因组中BamHI－H片段的序列进行分析,该片段全长2422bp,包括三个开放阅读框：p47基因（AcMNPVORF40的同源区）的5′端,完整的组织蛋白酶基因（cathepsin）（AcMNPVORF127的同源区）和p74基因（AcMNPVORF138的同源区）的3′端。序列比较分析表明,BusuNPV的这三个基因与其它杆状病毒的同源基因具有相同的结构保守区。BusuNPV基因组BamHI－H片段上这三个基因的排列顺序完全不同于AcMNPV相应基因的排列顺序。     

Effect of high-intensity endurance training on isokinetic muscle power

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of high-intensity endurance training on isokinetic muscle power. Six male students majoring in physical-education participated in high intensity endurance training on a cycle ergometer at 90% of maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) for 7 weeks. The duration of the daily exercise session was set so that the energy expenditure equalled 42 kJ.kg-1 of lean body mass. Peak knee extension power was measured at six different speeds (30 degrees, 60 degrees, 120 degrees, 180 degrees, 240 degrees, and 300 degrees.s-1) with an isokinetic dynamometer. After training, VO2max increased significantly from mean values of 51.2 ml.kg-1.min-1, SD 6.5 to 56.3 ml.kg-1.min-1, SD 5.3 (P less than 0.05). Isokinetic peak power at the lower test speeds (30 degrees, 60 degrees and 120 degrees.s-1) increased significantly (P less than 0.05). However, no significant differences in muscle peak power were found at the faster velocities of 180 degrees, 240 degrees, and 300 degrees.s-1. The percentage improvement was dependent on the initial muscle peak power of each subject and the training stimulus (intensity of cycle ergometer exercise).     

海南霸王岭热带雨林的种间分离

 基于地理信息系统软件绘制了海南岛霸王岭热带雨林1个0.5 hm2永久样地所有DBH≥1 cm树木的分布图,进而借助最近邻体分析扩展模块判定每个个体的最近邻体植株,并得到每个基株最近邻体种对的距离。采用N×N最近邻体列联表的截表法,研究了这个多物种群落的种间分离。结果表明,随机毗邻种对占优势,正分离种对次之,负分离种对最少。多数灌木和一些小乔木（平均胸径<15 cm）彼此呈正分离,少数负分离;灌木和乔木间的分离关系复杂;大乔木种类（平均胸径≥65 cm）间不存在负分离。种间分离存在种间差异。种间分离与分布格局明显相关,聚集分布的物种与其它物种正分离比例远比随机分布、均匀分布大;相反,聚集分布物种与其它物种负分离比例要比随机分布、均匀分布小。聚集 聚集分布的种对最可能出现正分离;聚集 均匀分布的种对以及随机 随机分布的种对则最可能出现负分离。但是,无论物种的分布格局或种对相对分布格局如何,随机毗邻的种对都占优势。与种间联结不同,种间分离反映的是小尺度的物种空间关系。在此基础上,初步阐述了种间分离的可能原因及其生态学涵义。     

MicroRNA‐93‐5p expression in tumor tissue and its tumor suppressor function via targeting programmed death ligand‐1 in colorectal cancer

This work aimed to investigate miR‐93‐5p expression in tumor tissue and its in vitro effects in colorectal cancer (CRC) by targeting programmed death ligand‐1 (PD‐L1). MiR‐93‐5p and PD‐L1 expression was detected in CRC and adjacent normal tissues by quantitative real‐time polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemistry. The correlation between miR‐93‐5p and PD‐L1 was validated by a dual‐luciferase reporter assay. HCT116 and SW480 cells were divided into blank, miR‐NC, miR‐93‐5p mimics, miR‐93‐5p inhibitor, PD‐L1 small interfering RNA (siRNA) and miR‐93‐5p inhibitor + PD‐L1 siRNA groups, and wound‐healing and transwell assays were performed to detect cell migration and invasion, respectively. Protein expression was measured by western blotting. The secretion of cytokines was detected in the CRC cell/T coculture models. MiR‐93‐5p was downregulated in CRC tissues with upregulated PD‐L1. In PD‐L1‐negative patients, miR‐93‐5p expression was increased compared with that in PD‐L1‐positive patients. MiR‐93‐5p and PD‐L1 expression levels were associated with the tumor differentiation, lymphatic metastasis, TNM, Duke's stage, and prognosis of CRC. PD‐L1 siRNA weakened the migration and invasion abilities via decreased expression of matrix metalloproteinase‐1 (MMP‐1), ‐2, and ‐9, and these effects were abolished by the miR‐93‐5p inhibitor. Additionally, anti‐PD‐L1 upregulated the expressions of interleukin‐2 (IL‐2), tumor necrosis factor‐α (TNF‐α), and interferon γ (IFN‐γ) in the coculture of T cells with CRC cells, but downregulated the expressions of IL‐1β, IL‐10, and TGF‐β. However, these changes were partially reversed by miR‐93‐5p inhibition. miR‐93‐5p is expected to be a novel target for CRC treatment since it decreases the migration and invasion, as well as the immune evasion, of CRC cells via targeting PD‐L1.     

microRNA-501-5p promotes cell proliferation and migration in gastric cancer by downregulating LPAR1

In spite of the achievement in treatment, the gastric cancer (GC) mortality still remains high. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a group of small noncoding RNAs that play a crucial part in tumor progression. In this study, we explored the expression and function of microRNA-501-5p (miR-501-5p) in GC cell lines. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction assay results suggested that miR-501-5p was significantly upregulated in GC tissues and cell lines. And, the Cell Counting Kit-8 colony formation and cell migration assay results showed that the downregulation of miR-501-5p decreased GC cell proliferation and migration. Besides that, we found that GC cell cycle was arrested in G2 phase and cell apoptosis rate was increased by silencing the expression of miR-501-5p in GC cell lines using the flow cytometry. We also found that miR-501-5p could directly target lysophosphatidic acid receptor 1 (LPAR1) and negatively regulate LPAR1 expression in GC cell lines by performing dual-luciferase reporter gene assay and Western blot analysis. And, LPAR1 was significantly downregulated in GC tissues and inversely correlated with miR-501-5p expression. Furthermore, LPAR1 downregulation promoted cell proliferation and migration, which were attenuated by cotransfection of miR-501-5p inhibitor in GC cells. In conclusion, miR-501-5p can promote GC cell proliferation and migration by targeting and downregulating LPAR1. miR-501-5p/LPAR1 may become a potential therapeutic target for GC treatment.