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Tihomir Todorov Albena Todorova Bilyana Georgieva Vanyo Mitev 《Molecular biotechnology》2010,45(2):150-154
We report on a unified rapid betaine-based-PCR protocol for amplification of the (CAG)n region in Huntington disease (HD) and the (CGG)n region in Fragile X syndrome (FXS), followed by an electrophoretic separation on automated sequencer for precise determination
of the triplet numbers. The high betaine concentration (2.5 M betaine) permits precise amplification of the CAG and CGG repeats.
Ten HD affected patients and 10 healthy individuals from HD families were re-evaluated. For FXS the CGG region in normal individuals
and premutations of about 100 repeats were precisely amplified by this protocol. Ten unrelated FXS premutation carriers and
24 mentally retarded non-FXS affected boys were re-examined by this method. The results totally coincided with the previous
ones. This protocol is a good choice as a fast screening test. Within 24 h we can have preliminary information on the patient’s
genetic status. Normal individuals, CGG premutation carriers up to 100 repeats, as well as HD patients carrying an expansion
up to 50 CAG repeats can be easily clarified. This accounts for a relatively large proportion (about 90%) of the suspected
HD and FXS patients, referred to our laboratory for genetic analysis. The calculation of the repeat’s number is more accurate
for the correct interpretation of the results, screening tests and genetic counselling. 相似文献
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Svetlana E. Koshlukova Albena B. Momchilova-Pankova Tania T. Markovska Kamen S. Koumanov 《The Journal of membrane biology》1992,127(2):113-119
Summary Investigations were performed on the influence of the phospholipid composition and physicochemical properties of the rat liver microsomal membranes on acyl-CoA synthetase and acyl-CoA : 1-acyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine O-acyltransferase activities. The phospholipid composition of the membranes was modified by incubation with different phospholipids in the presence of lipid transfer proteins or by partial delipidation with exogenous phospholipase C and subsequent enrichment with phospholipids. The results indicated that the incorporation of phosphatidylglycerol, phosphatidylserine and phosphatidylethanolamine induced a marked activation of acyl-CoA synthetase for both substrates used—palmitic and oleic acids. Sphingomyelin occurred as specific inhibitor for this activity especially for palmitic acid. Palmitoyl-CoA: and oleoyl-CoA : lacyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine acyltransferase activities were found to depend on the physical state of the membrane lipids. The alterations in the membrane physical state were estimated using two different fluorescent probes—1,6-diphenyl-1,3,5-hexatriene and pyrene. In all cases of membrane fluidization this activity was elevated. On the contrary, in more rigid membranes obtained by incorporation of sphingomyelin and dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine, acyltransferase activity was reduced for both palmitoyl-CoA and oleoyl-CoA. We suggest a certain similarity in the way of regulation of membrane-bound acyltransferase and phospholipase A2 which both participate in the deacylation-reacylation cycle. 相似文献
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Teodora Lupanova Nadezhda Stefanova Diana Petkova Galya Staneva Albena Jordanova Kamen Koumanov Roumen Pankov Albena Momchilova 《Molecular and cellular biochemistry》2010,345(1-2):215-222
Naringenin (NGEN), a naturally occurring citrus flavonone, has shown cytotoxicity in various human cancer cell lines as well as inhibitory effects on tumor growth. It has been also shown to access the brain and there is an increasing interest in its therapeutic applications. The up-regulated expression of Cx43 leads to the suppression of tumorigenicity with promoted apoptotic events. In this study, we investigated the in vivo effect of NGEN in fostering apoptosis in cerebrally implanted C6 glioma cells rat model. We analysed the expression of Cx43, caspase-3, caspase-9, Cyt C, Bcl-2 and Bax in vivo by immunoblot analysis and the ultra structure of brain cells by transmission electron microscopy. Supplementation of NGEN to experimental animals modulated Bcl-2/Bax ratio and up-regulation of caspase-3 and 9. NGEN was also found to up-regulate the expression of Cx43. These findings provide evidence that NGEN’s apoptotic effect, modulation of Bcl-2/Bax ratio leads to release of Cyt C from mitochondria, thereby activation of caspase-3 and caspase-9 is mediated by enhanced expression of Cx43. These observations were well supported by the transmission electron microscopic results which showed the characteristic apoptotic features. In conclusion, our findings demonstrate that NGEN promotes apoptosis in rat C6 glioma model. 相似文献
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Francke W Franke S Bergmann J Tolasch T Subchev M Mircheva A Toshova T Svatos A Kalinová B Kárpáti Z Szöcs G Tóth M 《Zeitschrift für Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences》2002,57(7-8):739-752
Mass spectrometric investigations confirmed the structure of the female produced sex pheromone of the horse-chestnut leafminer Cameraria ohridella Desch. and Dim. to be (8E,IOZ)-8,10-tetradecadienal. Pure samples, prepared in a straightforward synthesis, were highly attractive in field tests and proved to be suitable for monitoring of flight activities and population dynamics. In mixtures with the synthetic pheromone, analogues like 9-tridecynal and 7-dodecynyl formate were shown to reduce trap catches. In electroantennographic experiments, pheromone analogues were less active than the pheromone. 9-Tridecynal was the most EAG active analogue tested, followed by 7-dodecyn-1-yl formate and 7-undecyn-1-yl formate. 相似文献
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Lipophylic compounds from Euphorbia peplis L.--a halophytic plant from the Bulgarian Black Sea coast
Ivanova A Khozin-Goldberg I Kamenarska Z Nechev J Cohen Z Popov S Stefanov K 《Zeitschrift für Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences》2003,58(11-12):783-788
The chemical composition of the lipophylic fraction from the halophytic plant Euphorbia peplis L. was investigated. Compared to other terrestrial higher plants an increase of triacylglycerols and especially of glycolipids was observed. The main phospholipid was phosphatidyl choline, followed by almost equal concentrations of phosphatidyl ethanolamine and phosphatidyl glycerol. A relatively high concentration of phosphatidic acids (6.5% of the total phospholipids) was found. The main sterol appeared to be sitosterol and significant amounts of tetracyclic triterpene alcohols were found. The composition of the volatile compounds is relatively simple and only one chlorinated compound, identified as 2,2-diethoxy-1-chloroethane, was found. There was a strong toxicity of the total lipophylic extract towards Artemia salina. 相似文献
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Valtcheva-Sarker R Stephanova E Hristova K Altankov G Momchilova A Pankov R 《Molecular and cellular biochemistry》2007,295(1-2):59-64
Halothane is a volatile anaesthetic, which is known to induce alterations in cellular plasma membranes, modulating the physical
state of the membrane lipids and/or interacting directly with membrane-bound proteins, such as integrin receptors. Integrin-mediated
cell adhesion is a general property of eukaryotic cells, which is closely related to cell viability. Our previous investigations
showed that halothane is toxic for A 549 lung carcinoma cells when applied at physiologically relevant concentrations and
causes inhibition of adhesion to collagen IV.
The present study is focused on the mechanisms underlying halothane toxicity. Our results imply that physiologically relevant
concentrations of halothane disrupt focal adhesion contacts in A 549 cells, which is accompanied with suppression of focal
adhesion kinase activity and paxillin phosphorylation, and not with proteolytic changes or inhibition of vinculin and paxillin
expression.
We suggest that at least one of the toxic effects of halothane is due to a decreased phosphorylation of the focal contact
proteins. 相似文献
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DNA strands coated with AuNPs were cleaved by restriction enzymes while in solution or on a surface. Enzymatic activity was verified by gel electrophoresis prior to surface analysis. Cleavage results suggest that enzymes can recognize the AuNP-coated strands while on the surfaces, though specificity in digestion has not yet been verified. Development allows for advances in site specific localization of components using biological media. 相似文献
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Mutations in the human Crumbs homologue 1 (CRB1) gene are a frequent cause of various forms of retinitis pigmentosa. The CRB1-membrane-associated palmitoylated protein (MPP)5 protein complex is thought to organize an intracellular protein scaffold in the retina that is involved in maintenance of photoreceptor-Müller glia cell adhesion. This study focused on the binding characteristics and subcellular localization of MPP3, a novel member of the MPP5 protein scaffold at the outer limiting membrane (OLM), and of the DLG1 protein scaffold at the outer plexiform layer of the retina. MPP3 localized at the photoreceptor synapse and at the subapical region adjacent to adherens junctions at the OLM. Localization studies in human retinae revealed that MPP3 colocalized with MPP5 and CRB1 at the subapical region. MPP3 and MPP4 colocalized with DLG1 at the outer plexiform layer. Mouse Dlg1 formed separate complexes with Mpp3 and Mpp4 in vivo. These data implicate a role for MPP3 in photoreceptor polarity and, by association with MPP5, pinpoint MPP3 as a functional candidate gene for inherited retinopathies. The separate Mpp3/Dlg1 and Mpp4/Dlg1 complexes at the outer plexiform layer point towards additional yet unrecognized functions of these membrane associated guanylate kinase proteins. 相似文献
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Dip-pen nanolithography is used to selectively modify the SiOx area between microfabricated electrodes. The modified surface is characterized by atomic force microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, force volume imaging, and adhesion maps. The functionalized complex architecture is used for the localization of DNA coated with magnetic nanoparticles. The strategy reported here can become the basis for the construction of a number of functional devices. The devices can utilize the unique recognition properties of the DNA and the magnetic properties of the nanoparticles that template them. 相似文献
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Pankov R Markovska T Antonov P Ivanova L Momchilova A 《Chemico-biological interactions》2006,164(3):167-173
Investigations were carried out on the effect of plasma membrane lipid modifications on the fusogenic capacity of control and ras-transformed fibroblasts. The plasma membrane lipid composition was modified by treatment of cells with exogenous phospholipases C and D, sphingomyelinase and cyclodextrin. The used enzymes hydrolyzed definite membrane lipids thus inducing specific modifications of the lipid composition while cyclodextrin treatment reduced significantly the level of cholesterol. The cells with modified membranes were used for assessment of their fusogenic capacity with model membranes with a constant lipid composition. Treatment with phospholipases C and D stimulated the fusogenic potential of both cell lines whereas the specific reduction of either sphingomyelin or cholesterol induced the opposite effect. The results showed that all modifications of the plasma membrane lipid composition affected the fusogenic capacity irrespective of the initial differences in the membrane lipid composition of the two cell lines. These results support the notion that the lipid composition plays a significant role in the processes of membrane-membrane fusion. This role could be either direct or through modulation of the activity of specific proteins which regulate membrane fusion. 相似文献