Long Non-coding RNA Peg13 Alleviates Hypoxic-Ischemic Brain Damage in Neonatal Mice via miR-20a-5p/XIAP Axis

Neurochemical Research - Long noncoding RNA (LncRNA) Peg13 has been demonstrated to protect against neurological diseases. However, its underlying mechanism in the progression of hypoxic-ischemic...     

Cell membrane surface potential (psi0) plays a dominant role in the phytotoxicity of copper and arsenate

Negative charges at cell membrane surfaces (CMS) create a surface electrical potential (psi(0)) that affects ion concentrations at the CMS and consequently affects the phytotoxicity of metallic cations and metalloid anions in different ways. The zeta potentials of root protoplasts of wheat (Triticum aestivum), as affected by the ionic environment of the solution, were measured and compared with the values of psi(0) calculated with a Gouy-Chapman-Stern model. The mechanisms for the effects of cations (H(+), Ca(2+), Mg(2+), Na(+), and K(+)) on the acute toxicity of Cu(2+) and As(V) to wheat were studied in terms of psi(0). The order of effectiveness of the ions in reducing the negativity of psi(0) was H(+) > Ca(2+) approximately Mg(2+) > Na(+) approximately K(+). The calculated values of psi(0) were proportional to the measured zeta potentials (r(2) = 0.93). Increasing Ca(2+) or Mg(2+) activities in bulk-phase media resulted in decreased CMS activities of Cu(2+) ({Cu(2+)}(0)) and increased CMS activities of As(V) ({As(V)}(0)). The 48-h EA50{Cu(2+)}(b) ({Cu(2+)} in bulk-phase media accounting for 50% inhibition of root elongation over 48 h) increased initially and then declined, whereas the 48-h EA50{As(V)}(b) decreased linearly. However, the intrinsic toxicity of Cu(2+) (toxicity expressed in terms of {Cu(2+)}(0)) appeared to be enhanced as psi(0) became less negative and the intrinsic toxicity of As(V) appeared to be reduced. The psi(0) effects, rather than site-specific competitions among ions at the CMS (invoked by the biotic ligand model), may play the dominant role in the phytotoxicities of Cu(2+) and As(V) to wheat.     

浙江西苕溪土地利用变化对溪流大型底栖无脊椎动物完整性的影响

土地利用/覆被变化对溪流生态系统的影响是溪流生态学研究的热点.生物完整性是诊断溪流生物学状况和生态健康的重要指标.目的是研究西苕溪流域内土地利用类型对大型底栖无脊椎动物完整性(B-IBI)的影响.利用2003年西苕溪TM数据和DEM模型计算了62个样点上游3种空间尺度下(亚流域、沿岸和局部)的土地利用类型.结果表明,耕地,民居和竹园在流域中的百分比与B-IBI负相关,耕地百分比对B-IBI的影响在亚流域(r=-0.527,p<0.001),河岸(r=-0.665, p<0.001)和局部(r=-0.696, p<0.001)尺度上均显著.针叶林,阔叶林和混交林百分比与B-IBI正相关.阔叶林百分比在亚流域(r=0.333,p<0.001),河岸(r=0.589 ,p<0.001)和局部尺度(r=0.618,p<0.001)与B-IBI显著相关.而针叶林百分比仅在亚流域尺度(r=0.366,p<0.001)与B-IBI显著相关.在研究流域内耕地百分比小于50%的情况下,B-IBI并非随着耕地百分比的增长而线性下降,而是在达到一定阀值后(亚流域尺度,27%;河岸尺度,57%;局部尺度,59%)耕地的影响逐渐趋缓.在耕地百分比小于阀值前,B-IBI在局部尺度上与耕地百分比的增长的关系最强(r=-0.808, p<0.001, n=46).建议在沿岸区增加阔叶林,针叶林与混交林的占有率,或者建立耕地与溪流间的林地缓冲带,有助于保护和恢复西苕溪生态健康.     

Genetic characterizations of Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia duodenalis in humans in Henan, China

Cryptosporidium and Giardia infections are common causes of diarrhea worldwide. To better understand the transmission of human cryptosporidiosis and giardiasis in Henan, China, 10 Cryptosporidium-positive specimens and 18 Giardia-positive specimens were characterized at the species/genotype and subtype levels. Cryptosporidium specimens were analyzed by DNA sequencing of the small subunit rRNA and 60 kDa glycoprotein genes. Among those genotyped, nine belonged to C. hominis and one C. felis, with the former belonging to three subtype families: Ia, Ib, and Id. The three Ib subtypes identified, IbA16G2, IbA19G2, and IbA20G2, were very different from the two common Ib subtypes (IbA9G3 and IbA10G2) found in other areas of the world. The distribution of Giardia duodenalis genotypes and subtypes was assessed by sequence analysis of the triosephosphate isomerase (tpi) gene. The assemblages A (eight belonging to A-I and four A-II) and B (belonging to six new subtypes) were found in 12 and six specimens, respectively. More systematic studies are needed to understand the transmission of Cryptosporidium and G. duodenalis in humans in China.     

Most MCF7 and SK-OV3 cells were deprived of their stem nature by Hoechst 33342

Using clonal and population analysis, we found that the MCF7 and SK-OV3 were composed mainly of cancer stem cells. Together with SP analysis, we found that both SP and NSP cells of MCF7 and SK-OV3 contained different proportions of cancer stem cells. In addition, we discovered that MCF7 SP cells were able to generate non-SP cells, and conversely non-SP cells generated SP cells; Moreover, we showed that Hoechst 33342 and FACS were harmful to the clonogenicity of MCF7 and SK-OV3 cells.     

抑癌基因LIMD1

抑癌基因LIMD1在肿瘤发生及演进中的作用逐渐受到重视,两者的因果关系较为密切,如与肺癌、乳腺癌、头颈部恶性肿瘤及儿童急性淋巴细胞白血病等相关。本文就LIMD1的发现、结构、生物学功能及在肿瘤中的作用机制等做一综述。     

‘鸭梨’ב京白梨’杂交后代果实有机酸积累差异及相关酶活性的研究

该研究以‘鸭梨’ב京白梨’杂交后代高酸个体(GS-Y14)和低酸个体(DS-Y182)为试材,系统分析了果实发育过程中有机酸积累动态及相关酶活性的变化特征。结果表明:(1)GS-Y14属于苹果酸优势型果实,DS-Y182属于柠檬酸优势型果实,且成熟时两者在总酸含量上表现出的差异主要是由于苹果酸含量的差异所致。(2)苹果酸酶(NADP-ME)是苹果酸形成的关键酶,在梨果实发育过程中NADP-ME起分解作用,且该酶活性在两类个体果实发育后期差异显著,即NADP-ME是引起GS-Y14和DS-Y182中苹果酸含量不同的主要原因,进而导致成熟时两类个体果实酸积累的差异。(3)梨果实磷酸烯醇式丙酮酸羧化酶(PEPC)活性的升高有利于其柠檬酸的合成,而柠檬酸合酶(CS)是影响其柠檬酸含量变化的关键酶;细胞质乌头酸酶(Cyt-ACO)和线粒体乌头酸酶(Mit-ACO)早期对果实柠檬酸的含量变化影响较小,后期异柠檬酸脱氢酶(NAD-IDH)活性对柠檬酸在后代个体中的积累有一定影响。     

不同梨品种果实有机酸含量变化与相关酶活性的研究

以梨品种‘鸭梨’、‘茌梨’和‘八里香’为试材,对不同品种果实有机酸积累及相关酶活性随发育的动态变化特征进行分析比较,探讨果实有机酸含量与相关酶活性的关系。结果表明:(1)梨果实发育过程中有机酸含量呈逐渐下降趋势,果实成熟时的总有机酸含量以‘茌梨’最高,‘鸭梨’次之,‘八里香’最低,且3品种间总酸含量差异显著。(2)果实发育后期,‘鸭梨’、‘茌梨’和‘八里香’的柠檬酸含量几乎相同,而苹果酸的含量差异显著,说明苹果酸是引起品种间总酸含量差异的主要因素。(3)在苹果酸代谢中,不同品种间NADP-ME酶活性在果实发育后期差异显著,而NAD-MDH和PEPC酶活性无显著差异,表明NADP-ME酶是引起‘鸭梨’、‘茌梨’和‘八里香’成熟果实苹果酸含量差异的主要原因。(4)不同品种的柠檬酸代谢酶CS、Cyt-ACO、Mit-ACO和NAD-IDH的活性变化趋势一致,且成熟时无显著差异,表明它们不是引起梨果实酸含量差异的主要原因。(5)梨果实发育过程中有机酸含量与相关代谢酶活性的相关性分析表明,苹果酸和柠檬酸代谢酶共同影响梨果实的酸含量水平。