One hundred and twenty isolates of Bipolaris sorokiniana of wheat were isolated, identified and characterized based on morphological, cultural, pathogenic and ITS (Internal Transcribed Spacer) based molecular paramete...One hundred and twenty isolates of Bipolaris sorokiniana of wheat were isolated, identified and characterized based on morphological, cultural, pathogenic and ITS (Internal Transcribed Spacer) based molecular parameters. Collected isolates differed in respect of radial mycelial growth rate, color of the colony, surface texture of the colony, shape of the colony, conidia production ability and shape and color of conidia. ITS1 and ITS4 based PCR products yielded a species-specific band of 600 bp (base pairs) on agarose gel for the confirmation of B. sorokiniana. The mycelial growth rate of the isolates ranged from 1.39 to 4.46 mm/day. The septation of conidia ranged from 1.4 to 8.6. On the basis of conidia morphology, the isolates were grouped into five different groups, whereas the isolates were grouped into 12 cultural groups based on cultural characteristics. Cultural group 8 [CG (Cultural Group)-8] was the most virulent [38.5% LAD (Leaf area diseased)] and [CG (cultural Group)-4] was the less virulent [2% LAD (Leaf area diseased)] group among 12 groups when inoculated at tillering stage of wheat cv. Kachan.展开更多
Avian leukosis is an important tumorigenic disease caused by the avian leukosis virus(ALV)in poultry.ALVs belong to the retroviral family and are classified into 11 subgroups(ALV-A to ALV-K).Among them,ALV-J was first...Avian leukosis is an important tumorigenic disease caused by the avian leukosis virus(ALV)in poultry.ALVs belong to the retroviral family and are classified into 11 subgroups(ALV-A to ALV-K).Among them,ALV-J was first introduced into China in 1999,spreading widely and evolving from infecting meat-type chickens to layer chickens and Chinese local chickens.ALV-J typically induces myeloid leukosis in infected chickens,but also induces a high proportion of hemangiomas in infected layer chickens,posing a serious threat to poultry breeds in China.As a retrovirus,the genome of ALV-J has undergone significant mutations,which may be related to the expansion of the infection host range and increased pathogenicity of ALV-J.Over the last two decades,the introduction and spread of ALV-J in China have caused substantial losses to the poultry industry.Specialized detection assays have been developed to combat ALV-J infections in China.Additionally,ongoing research aims to employ gene-editing technology as a novel antiviral strategy to control the spread of ALV infections.This review highlights the importance of understanding the impact of ALV-J on the Chinese poultry industry and emphasizes the need for ongoing research and innovation to safeguard poultry health and promote sustainable poultry farming practices in China.展开更多
The completion of genome sequences and subsequent high-throughput mapping of molecular networks have allowed us to study biology from the network perspective. Experimental, statistical and mathematical modeling approa...The completion of genome sequences and subsequent high-throughput mapping of molecular networks have allowed us to study biology from the network perspective. Experimental, statistical and mathematical modeling approaches have been employed to study the structure, function and dynamics of molecular networks, and begin to reveal important links of various network properties to the functions of the biological systems. In agreement with these functional links, evolutionary selection of a network is apparently based on the function, rather than directly on the structure of the network. Dynamic modularity is one of the prominent features of molecular networks. Taking advantage of such a feature may simplify network-based biological studies through construction of process-specific modular networks and provide functional and mechanistic insights linking genotypic variations to complex traits or diseases, which is likely to be a key approach in the next wave of understanding complex human diseases. With the development of ready-to-use network analysis and modeling tools the networks approaches will be infused into everyday biological research in the near future.展开更多
Randomly amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis was used to investigate the genetic variation among populations, between populations, and within populations, relationships between genetic distance and geographic ...Randomly amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis was used to investigate the genetic variation among populations, between populations, and within populations, relationships between genetic distance and geographic distance, and the molecular variation and population size. The effects of geographic and genetic distances, as well as of genetic differentiation and population size, on genetic variations of Leymus chinensis (Trin.) Tzvel. are discussed. The present study showed that there was significant RAPD variation between the Baicheng region population and the Daqing region population, with a molecular variance of 6.35% (P 〈 0.04), and for differentiation among area populations of the Daqing region, with a molecular variance of 8.78% (P 〈 0.002). A 21.06% RAPD variation among all 16 populations among two regions was found (P 〈 0.001), as well as 72.59% variation within populations (P 〈 0.001). Molecular variation within populations was significantly different among 16 populations.展开更多
Strawberry mottle virus(SMoV)is one of the most common viruses infecting strawberries,causing losses to fruit yield and quality.In this study,165 strawberry leaf samples were collected from six provinces of China,46 o...Strawberry mottle virus(SMoV)is one of the most common viruses infecting strawberries,causing losses to fruit yield and quality.In this study,165 strawberry leaf samples were collected from six provinces of China,46 of which tested positive for SMoV.The complete genome sequences of 11 SMoV isolates were obtained from Liaoning(DGHY3,DGHY16-2,DGHY17,DGHY20-2,DGHY21,DGHY26-2),Shandong(SDHY1,SDHY5,SDHY31-2,SDHY33-2),and Beijing(BJMX7).The RNA1 and RNA2 nucleotide identities between the 11 Chinese isolates were 95.4-99.3%and 96.3-99.6%,respectively,and they shared 78.4-96.6%and 84.8-93.5%identities with the available SMoV isolates in GenBank.Recombination analysis revealed that Chinese isolate SDHY33-2 and Canadian isolates Ontario and Simcoe were recombinants,and recombination events frequently occurred in the 3’UTR of SMoV.Phylogenetic analysis showed that in an RNA1 tree,most Chinese isolates clustered into the same group while isolate DGHY17 clustered into another group together with Czech isolate C and three Canadian isolates.In an RNA2 tree,all Chinese isolates clustered into a single group.The phylogenetic analysis based on nucleotide sequences was consistent with the results based on coat protein(CP)and RNA-dependent RNA polymerase(RdRp).Further evolutionary analysis indicated that negative selection drives SMoV evolution,and gene flow plays a major role in genetic differentiation.Additionally,reassortment and recombination also influence the evolution of SMoV.To our knowledge,this is the first report of the complete genome of SMoV isolates from China and a detailed analysis of the SMoV population structure.展开更多
Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma(iCCA)can originate from the large bile duct group(segment bile ducts and area bile ducts),small bile duct group(septal bile ducts and interlobular bile ducts),and terminal bile duct gro...Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma(iCCA)can originate from the large bile duct group(segment bile ducts and area bile ducts),small bile duct group(septal bile ducts and interlobular bile ducts),and terminal bile duct group(bile ductules and canals of Hering)of the intrahepatic biliary tree,which can be histopathological corresponding to large duct type iCCA,small duct type iCCA and iCCA with ductal plate malformation pattern,and cholangiolocarcinoma,respectively.The challenge in pathological diagnosis of above subtypes of iCCA falls in the distinction of cellular morphologies,tissue structures,growth patterns,invasive behaviors,immunophenotypes,molecular mutations,and surgical prognoses.For these reasons,this expert consensus provides nine recommendations as a reference for standardizing and refining the diagnosis of pathological subtypes of iCCA,mainly based on the 5th edition of the World Health Organization Classification of Tumours of the Digestive System.展开更多
文摘One hundred and twenty isolates of Bipolaris sorokiniana of wheat were isolated, identified and characterized based on morphological, cultural, pathogenic and ITS (Internal Transcribed Spacer) based molecular parameters. Collected isolates differed in respect of radial mycelial growth rate, color of the colony, surface texture of the colony, shape of the colony, conidia production ability and shape and color of conidia. ITS1 and ITS4 based PCR products yielded a species-specific band of 600 bp (base pairs) on agarose gel for the confirmation of B. sorokiniana. The mycelial growth rate of the isolates ranged from 1.39 to 4.46 mm/day. The septation of conidia ranged from 1.4 to 8.6. On the basis of conidia morphology, the isolates were grouped into five different groups, whereas the isolates were grouped into 12 cultural groups based on cultural characteristics. Cultural group 8 [CG (Cultural Group)-8] was the most virulent [38.5% LAD (Leaf area diseased)] and [CG (cultural Group)-4] was the less virulent [2% LAD (Leaf area diseased)] group among 12 groups when inoculated at tillering stage of wheat cv. Kachan.
基金supported by the earmarked fund for National Natural Science Foundation of China(32230105)the China Agriculture Research System(CARS-41)the National Major Agricultural Science and Technology Projects,China(NK2022100103)。
文摘Avian leukosis is an important tumorigenic disease caused by the avian leukosis virus(ALV)in poultry.ALVs belong to the retroviral family and are classified into 11 subgroups(ALV-A to ALV-K).Among them,ALV-J was first introduced into China in 1999,spreading widely and evolving from infecting meat-type chickens to layer chickens and Chinese local chickens.ALV-J typically induces myeloid leukosis in infected chickens,but also induces a high proportion of hemangiomas in infected layer chickens,posing a serious threat to poultry breeds in China.As a retrovirus,the genome of ALV-J has undergone significant mutations,which may be related to the expansion of the infection host range and increased pathogenicity of ALV-J.Over the last two decades,the introduction and spread of ALV-J in China have caused substantial losses to the poultry industry.Specialized detection assays have been developed to combat ALV-J infections in China.Additionally,ongoing research aims to employ gene-editing technology as a novel antiviral strategy to control the spread of ALV infections.This review highlights the importance of understanding the impact of ALV-J on the Chinese poultry industry and emphasizes the need for ongoing research and innovation to safeguard poultry health and promote sustainable poultry farming practices in China.
文摘The completion of genome sequences and subsequent high-throughput mapping of molecular networks have allowed us to study biology from the network perspective. Experimental, statistical and mathematical modeling approaches have been employed to study the structure, function and dynamics of molecular networks, and begin to reveal important links of various network properties to the functions of the biological systems. In agreement with these functional links, evolutionary selection of a network is apparently based on the function, rather than directly on the structure of the network. Dynamic modularity is one of the prominent features of molecular networks. Taking advantage of such a feature may simplify network-based biological studies through construction of process-specific modular networks and provide functional and mechanistic insights linking genotypic variations to complex traits or diseases, which is likely to be a key approach in the next wave of understanding complex human diseases. With the development of ready-to-use network analysis and modeling tools the networks approaches will be infused into everyday biological research in the near future.
文摘Randomly amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis was used to investigate the genetic variation among populations, between populations, and within populations, relationships between genetic distance and geographic distance, and the molecular variation and population size. The effects of geographic and genetic distances, as well as of genetic differentiation and population size, on genetic variations of Leymus chinensis (Trin.) Tzvel. are discussed. The present study showed that there was significant RAPD variation between the Baicheng region population and the Daqing region population, with a molecular variance of 6.35% (P 〈 0.04), and for differentiation among area populations of the Daqing region, with a molecular variance of 8.78% (P 〈 0.002). A 21.06% RAPD variation among all 16 populations among two regions was found (P 〈 0.001), as well as 72.59% variation within populations (P 〈 0.001). Molecular variation within populations was significantly different among 16 populations.
基金funded by the National Key R&D Program of China(2019YFD1001800).
文摘Strawberry mottle virus(SMoV)is one of the most common viruses infecting strawberries,causing losses to fruit yield and quality.In this study,165 strawberry leaf samples were collected from six provinces of China,46 of which tested positive for SMoV.The complete genome sequences of 11 SMoV isolates were obtained from Liaoning(DGHY3,DGHY16-2,DGHY17,DGHY20-2,DGHY21,DGHY26-2),Shandong(SDHY1,SDHY5,SDHY31-2,SDHY33-2),and Beijing(BJMX7).The RNA1 and RNA2 nucleotide identities between the 11 Chinese isolates were 95.4-99.3%and 96.3-99.6%,respectively,and they shared 78.4-96.6%and 84.8-93.5%identities with the available SMoV isolates in GenBank.Recombination analysis revealed that Chinese isolate SDHY33-2 and Canadian isolates Ontario and Simcoe were recombinants,and recombination events frequently occurred in the 3’UTR of SMoV.Phylogenetic analysis showed that in an RNA1 tree,most Chinese isolates clustered into the same group while isolate DGHY17 clustered into another group together with Czech isolate C and three Canadian isolates.In an RNA2 tree,all Chinese isolates clustered into a single group.The phylogenetic analysis based on nucleotide sequences was consistent with the results based on coat protein(CP)and RNA-dependent RNA polymerase(RdRp).Further evolutionary analysis indicated that negative selection drives SMoV evolution,and gene flow plays a major role in genetic differentiation.Additionally,reassortment and recombination also influence the evolution of SMoV.To our knowledge,this is the first report of the complete genome of SMoV isolates from China and a detailed analysis of the SMoV population structure.
基金Shanghai Municipal Key Clinical Specialty(shslczdzk01302)Shanghai Shenkang Hospital Development Center Clinical Science and Technology Innovation Project(SHDC12021109).
文摘Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma(iCCA)can originate from the large bile duct group(segment bile ducts and area bile ducts),small bile duct group(septal bile ducts and interlobular bile ducts),and terminal bile duct group(bile ductules and canals of Hering)of the intrahepatic biliary tree,which can be histopathological corresponding to large duct type iCCA,small duct type iCCA and iCCA with ductal plate malformation pattern,and cholangiolocarcinoma,respectively.The challenge in pathological diagnosis of above subtypes of iCCA falls in the distinction of cellular morphologies,tissue structures,growth patterns,invasive behaviors,immunophenotypes,molecular mutations,and surgical prognoses.For these reasons,this expert consensus provides nine recommendations as a reference for standardizing and refining the diagnosis of pathological subtypes of iCCA,mainly based on the 5th edition of the World Health Organization Classification of Tumours of the Digestive System.