Background Hybrid cotton enjoys overwhelming patronage among cotton farmers because of its superior yield capacity and fiber quality.However,various environmental factors affect its yield and fiber quality.This study ...Background Hybrid cotton enjoys overwhelming patronage among cotton farmers because of its superior yield capacity and fiber quality.However,various environmental factors affect its yield and fiber quality.This study aimed to assess 30 cotton hybrids for the stability of four traits(single-plant seed cotton yield,fiber upper half mean length(UHML),fiber strength,and micronaire)across three environments.Recent techniques,including genotype and genotype×environment(GGE)biplot,which provides a visual representation of performance and adaptability;weighted average absolute scores of the best linear unbiased predictions(WAASB),which balances the performance of the trait with stability;and multi-trait stability index(MTSI),which integrates multi-trait performance and stability,were used to analyze the stability of the four traits.Results Analysis of variance revealed significant genotype and environment interactions for all the traits studied,highlighting the need for comprehensive stability analysis.The environment E2 was the most suitable for the evaluation of seed cotton yield,whereas E3 was suitable for the evaluation of UHML and fiber strength.A stable hybrid,H05(TVH002×MCU5),with superior performance for seed cotton yield and UHML,was identified based on the overall results from GGE and WAASB.The which-won-where bioplot showed that H25(SVPR3×MCU5)performed the best for seed cotton yield in E3,and H27(Suraj×Sunantha)in E2 and E1.The hybrid H04(TVH002×CO14)in E1 and H30(Suraj×MCU5)in E2 and E3 performed well for UHML.Similarly,H28(Suraj×Suraksha)for E2 and E3 and H26(Suraj×Subiksha)for E1 were the best performing in the case of fiber strength.Based on the MTSI,four promising hybrids,namely,H24(SVPR3×CO14),H09(TVH2010×CO14),H18(MCU7×Suraksha),and H29(Suraj×CO14),were identified as stable with average performance for all four traits.Conclusions The study identified a stable hybrid,H05(TVH002×MCU5),with superior performance for yield and UHML.The identified hybrids in this study hold significant potential for cultivation across Tamil Nadu,with a scope for further evaluation in diverse environments.展开更多
With globalization there is an increasing need for spoken English for Chinese college students. However, the situation of the teaching system of spoken English in most universities in China is not satisfactory. Influe...With globalization there is an increasing need for spoken English for Chinese college students. However, the situation of the teaching system of spoken English in most universities in China is not satisfactory. Influenced by the exam-oriented teaching system, great importance has been put on English grammar and the skills of reading and writing. As a result, students'enthusiasm in improving their spoken English is diminished. Actually, students need some knowledge about English culture background before they can communicate effectively. It is significant for teachers to find out the students'wants and lacks during their spoken English study. Besides, attentions should be paid to English culture background in spoken English classes by both teachers and students. This paper mainly aimed at finding out the needs of students for English culture background in spoken English classes based on the theory of needs analysis.展开更多
Objective:MicroRNAs(miRNAs)are small,non-coding RNAs that play a key role in the development of chemoresistance in various cancer types,including colorectal cancer(CRC).In this study,we aimed to study the underlying m...Objective:MicroRNAs(miRNAs)are small,non-coding RNAs that play a key role in the development of chemoresistance in various cancer types,including colorectal cancer(CRC).In this study,we aimed to study the underlying mechanisms of miRNA in chemotherapy-resistant CRC.Methods:LoVo CRC cell line was exposed to oxaliplatin at an increased dose,and cells were cultured in the presence of oxaliplatin to develop LoVo^(OXR) cells.Microarray and Quantitative Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction(qRT-PCR),western blot,and transwell assay were used to evaluate the chemoresistance in LoVo^(OXR) CRC cells.Results:Microarray and qRT-PCR analysis showed an increased expression of miR-100-5p in LoVo^(OXR) cells.MTT assay and flow cytometry analysis revealed less apoptosis and higher cell viability in LoVo^(OXR) cells.mRNA prediction target gene analysis showed C-terminal domain small phosphatase-like(CTDSPL),a phosphatase-like tumor suppressor,as a key target of miR-100-5p.CTDSPL expression was low in LoVo^(OXR) cells compared to LoVoWT cells.miR-100-5p regulates G1/S and S-phase transitions and inhibits differentiation by targeting the CTDSPL/pRB/E2F1 signaling pathway,which involves the modulation of cell cycle effectors in LoVo^(OXR) cells.Further,we found that forkhead box P3(FOXP3),as the upstream target of miR-100-5p,is highly expressed in LoVo^(OXR) cells.Inhibiting miR-100-5p and FOXP3 down-regulates miR-100-5p expression,while increased CTDSPL expression contributed to reduced cell proliferation and promoted cell apoptosis in LoVo^(OXR) CRC cells.Conclusions:miR-100-5p plays an oncogenic role in inducing chemoresistance through modulation of the CTDSPL/retinoblastoma protein(pRB)/E2F transcription factor 1(E2F1)axis in CRC cells.展开更多
Tolerance analysis of a planetary reducer is conducted. By focusing the serially-arranged parts in the central line and setting an appropriate dimension as a “gap”, worst-case tolerance analysis method and statistic...Tolerance analysis of a planetary reducer is conducted. By focusing the serially-arranged parts in the central line and setting an appropriate dimension as a “gap”, worst-case tolerance analysis method and statistical （RSS） tolerance analysis are used, and then a tolerance-analyzing tool CE/TOL is introduced. The acceptable value range of the “gap” is from 1.5 mm to 3.5 mm. While worst-case analysis rejects the design, RSS accepts it by a more realistic result with the law of probability accounted. With the help of CE/TOL and CAD software Pro/E, all components＇ dimensions and tolerances are assigned and modified, and more detailed and more comprehensible results are gives out.展开更多
The ultrastructure of porcine kidney(PK)-15 cells was examined after lipofectamine-aided transfection of the molecular clone of the P1 agent.PK-15 cells transfected with the tandem dimer of the P1molecular DNA clone h...The ultrastructure of porcine kidney(PK)-15 cells was examined after lipofectamine-aided transfection of the molecular clone of the P1 agent.PK-15 cells transfected with the tandem dimer of the P1molecular DNA clone had numbers of intracytoplasmic inclusions,and a few cells had intranuclear inclusions.Intracytoplasmic inclusions were round to oval and 0.1-0.3μm in diameter,and intranuclear inclusions,which were more electron dense,were of two general types:the first were round and small(0.1μm approximately)and the second were hexagonal and larger(0.4-0.8μm in diameter).Cells transfected with the tandem dimer of the P1 molecular DNA clone tested positive for P1 DNA at passage 5.This is the first report that the P1 molecular clone has infectivity in vitro and it will provide fundamental materials for further study of the biological characterization of P1.展开更多
Paris polyphylla Smith var.yunnanensis(Franch.) Hand.-Mazz.is a rhizomatous,herbaceous,perennial plant that has been used for more than a thousand years in traditional Chinese medicine.It is facing extinction due to o...Paris polyphylla Smith var.yunnanensis(Franch.) Hand.-Mazz.is a rhizomatous,herbaceous,perennial plant that has been used for more than a thousand years in traditional Chinese medicine.It is facing extinction due to overharvesting.Steroids are the major therapeutic components in Paris roots,the commercial value of which increases with age.To date,no genomic data on the species have been available.In this study,transcriptome analysis of an 8-year-old root and a 4-year-old root provided insight into the metabolic pathways that generate the steroids.Using Illumina sequencing technology,we generated a high-quality sequence and demonstrated de novo assembly and annotation of genes in the absence of prior genome information.Approximately 87,577 unique sequences,with an average length of 614 bases,were obtained from the root cells.Using bioinformatics methods,we annotated approximately 65.51% of the unique sequences by conducting a similarity search with known genes in the National Center for Biotechnology Information's non-redundant database.The unique transcripts were functionally classified using the Gene Ontology hierarchy and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes database.Of 3082 genes that were identified as significantly differentially expressed between roots of different ages,1518(49.25%) were upregulated and 1564(50.75%) were downregulated in the older root.Metabolic pathway analysis predicted that 25 unigenes were responsible for the biosynthesis of the saponins steroids.These data represent a valuable resource for future genomic studies on this endangered species and will be valuable for efforts to genetically engineer P.polyphylla and facilitate saponin-rich plant development.展开更多
Dear Editor,Noroviruses are positive-sense, single-stranded RNA viruses belonging to Caliciviridae and account for more than 50%of all acute gastroenteritis (AGE) outbreaks worldwide and cause an estimated 200,000 dea...Dear Editor,Noroviruses are positive-sense, single-stranded RNA viruses belonging to Caliciviridae and account for more than 50%of all acute gastroenteritis (AGE) outbreaks worldwide and cause an estimated 200,000 deaths per year among children\5 years of age, primarily in developing countries (Hall et al. 2012;Glass et al. 2009). The norovirus genome contains three open reading frames (ORFs).展开更多
The threshold of cyclin E expression at G1/S boundary is a characteristic feature of cell cycle progressing. In this study, we tried to develop a quantitative approach to analyze cyclin E threshold by multiparameter f...The threshold of cyclin E expression at G1/S boundary is a characteristic feature of cell cycle progressing. In this study, we tried to develop a quantitative approach to analyze cyclin E threshold by multiparameter flow cytometry. The expression of cyclin E in exponentially growing MOLT-4 cells was detected under different photomultiplier tube (PMT) voltages by cyclin E/DNA multiparameter flow cytometry. Additionally, cyclin E was detected in cells which were treated with caffeine and cycloheximide (CHX) under the same PMT voltage. Moreover, the expression of cyclin E in MOLT-4 cells was compared with that in JURKAT cells. Cyclin E threshold was quantified by formula B2/A×C (A, B, C indicates the minimum, threshold, and maximum of cyclin E fluorescence intensity, respectively). Results showed that in MOLT-4 cells, cyclin E threshold calculated by formula B2/A×C was invariable under different PMT settings. It was decreased in cells treated with caffeine and remained changeless in cells treated with cycloheximide. Cyclin E threshold in JURKAT cells was much lower than that in MOLT-4 cells. It was suggested that Formula B2/A×C we firstly set up could be used to analyze cyclin E expression threshold quantitatively.展开更多
P1B-type ATPase ion pumps that transport heavy metal ions across cellular membranes are essential for plant growth and development. To date, a genomic comparison overview of the family in rice, maize and sorghum is no...P1B-type ATPase ion pumps that transport heavy metal ions across cellular membranes are essential for plant growth and development. To date, a genomic comparison overview of the family in rice, maize and sorghum is not yet available. In this study, a total of 31 heavy metal P1B-type ATPase （HMA） genes were identified, including 9 in rice, 11 each from maize and sorghum. They were classified into two distinct subfamilies based on their sequence composition and phylogenetic relationship. Four pairs of HMA genes were expanded via gene duplication with tandemly duplicated. Comprehensive analyses were performed to investigate the expression profiles of HMA genes in various tissues by using quantitative real-time PCR. Some HMA members exhibited abundant and tissue-specific expression patterns. Moreover, most of the genes were found to be differentially expressed under the Cu/Cd treatment. This study will facilitate further studies on P1B-type ATPase family and provide valuable hints for the functional validation in rice, maize and sorghum.展开更多
Landscape structure is often regarded as an important factor that governs the distribution and abundance of species. Therefore it is critical to understand the landscapes and their dynamics. Patterns of landscape elem...Landscape structure is often regarded as an important factor that governs the distribution and abundance of species. Therefore it is critical to understand the landscapes and their dynamics. Patterns of landscape elements strongly influence the ecological characteristics. This study was designed to document and map the current status of the tropi-cal dry deciduous forest of the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve （TATR）, Central India, （using IRS P6 LISS IV data） and to describe its landscape structure at three levels of organization viz. landscape, class, and patch. The study area was classified into 10 land cover classes that include 6 vegetation classes. The landscape structure was analyzed using FRAG-STATS using 12 set of indices. The TATR landscapes have a total of 2,307 patches with a mean patch size of 25.67 ha and patch density of 1.7 patches per km2. Amongst all land cover classes, mixed bamboo forest is dominant-it occupied maximum area （77.99%）-while riparian forest is least represented （0.32%）. Mixed forest has maximum number of patches among all vegetation classes. Results have shown that despite being dominant in the area, mixed bamboo forest has low patch density （0.25/100 ha）. Dominance of mixed bamboo forest is attributed to large patch sizes and not to the number of patches. This study has focussed on the approach of integrating satellite forest classification and forest inven-tory data for studying forest landscape patterns.展开更多
Enterovirus 71 （EV71） is a member of the Entero-virus genus of the Picomaviridae family and is the major cause of Hand, foot, and mouth disease （HFMD） in children. Different strains from Gansu were cloned and the ...Enterovirus 71 （EV71） is a member of the Entero-virus genus of the Picomaviridae family and is the major cause of Hand, foot, and mouth disease （HFMD） in children. Different strains from Gansu were cloned and the P1 protein was sequenced and analysed. Results indicate that there are three kinds of EV71 infections prevalent in Gansu. The VP 1 protein from one of these strains, 55F, was expressed. The recombinant protein was expressed with high level and reacted specifically with the EV71 patient antibody, the recombinant protein was also applied to raise antiserum in rabbits and after the fourth injection a high titer of antiserum was detected by ELISA assay. These data are useful for further clarification of prevalent EV71 strains in the north of China at the molecular level and provide a basis for EV71 diagnosis.展开更多
AIM To analyze the clinicopathological characteristics of patients with both node-negative gastric carcinoma and diagnosis of recurrence during follow-up.METHODS We enrolled 41 patients treated with curative gastrecto...AIM To analyze the clinicopathological characteristics of patients with both node-negative gastric carcinoma and diagnosis of recurrence during follow-up.METHODS We enrolled 41 patients treated with curative gastrectomy for p T2-4 a N0 gastric carcinoma between 1992 and 2010,who developed recurrence(Group 1).We retrospectively selected this group from the prospectively collected database of 4 centers belonging to the Italian Research Group for Gastric Cancer,and compared them with 437 p T2-4 a N0 patients without recurrence(Group 2).We analyzed lymphatic embolization,microvascular infiltration,perineural infiltration,and immunohistochemical determination of p53,Ki67,and HER2 in Group 1 and in a subgroup of Group 2(Group 2 bis)of 41 cases matched with Group 1 according to demographic and pathological characteristics.RESULTS T4 a stage and diffuse histotype were associated with recurrence in the group of p N0 patients.In-depth pathological analysis of two homogenous groups of p N0 patients,with and without recurrence during longterm follow-up(groups 1 and 2 bis),revealed two striking patterns:lymphatic embolization and perineural infiltration(two parameters that pathologists can easily report),and p53 and Ki67,represent significant factors for recurrence.CONCLUSION The reported pathological features should be considered predictive factors for recurrence and could be useful to stratify node-negative gastric cancer patients for adjuvant treatment and tailored follow-up.展开更多
OBJECTIVE： To investigate the association of E-selectin $128R polymorphisms with ischemic stroke. DATA SOURCES： A computer-based online search was conducted in PubMed, Elsevier, Ovid Database, the China National Kno...OBJECTIVE： To investigate the association of E-selectin $128R polymorphisms with ischemic stroke. DATA SOURCES： A computer-based online search was conducted in PubMed, Elsevier, Ovid Database, the China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang Database between January 1998 and December 2010. STUDY SELECTION： Case-controlled studies addressing the association of the E-selectin polymorphism and ischemic stroke were included in this review. The genotype distribution complied with the Hardy-Weinberg genetic equilibrium. The included reports were evaluated by two authors for strict quality screening. Meta-analysis software, REVMAN 5.1, was used to investigate heterogeneity, pooled odds ratio （OR） and 95% confidence interval （CO in individual studies. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES： Genotype and allele distributions at the E-selectin $128R site. RESULTS： Six case-controlled studies were included after screening and application of inclusion and exclusion criteria. There was no heterogeneity in the genotype and allele frequencies, and no publication bias was found. Meta-analysis of the pooled data showed that the OR value of the （AC＋CC）/AA genotype was 1.93 （95% CI： 1.55 2.41, Z= 5.80, P 〈 0.000 01）, and the ORfor the C/A allele was 1.80 （95% CI： 1.47 2.22, Z= 5.59, P 〈 0.000 01） in the ischemic stroke group, compared with control group. Results of pooled data in Chinese subjects showed that the ORvalue of （AC＋CC）/AA was 2.36 （95% CI： 1.68 3.31, Z = 4.99, P 〈 0.000 01）, and the OR value of the C/A allele was 2.25 （95% CI： 1.63 3.12, Z= 4.89, P 〈 0.000 01）. CONCLUSION： Polymorphism of E-selectin S128R was significantly associated with susceptibility to ischemic stroke; the AC and CC genotypes as well as the C allele may be factors associated with susceptibility to ischemic stroke.展开更多
BACKGROUND Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia(CIN)is an important precursor of cervical cancer.Early detection and treatment can reduce the incidence of cervical cancer.AIM To investigate the detection rate of human p...BACKGROUND Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia(CIN)is an important precursor of cervical cancer.Early detection and treatment can reduce the incidence of cervical cancer.AIM To investigate the detection rate of human papillomavirus(HPV)E6/E7 mRNA in cervical tissue of patients with different types of epithelial cell neoplasia(CIN)and its relationship with CIN progression and diagnosis.METHODS One hundred women with HPV infection detected by cervical exfoliation cytology between January 2022 and January 2023 were retrospectively selected.These patients were graded CIN based on colposcopy and cervical pathology.The positive expression rates of HPV E6/E7 mRNA and HPV[polymerase chain reaction(PCR)-reverse dot crossing]were compared among all groups.Patients with HPV E6/E7 mRNA expression in the grade 1 CIN group were followed up for 1 yr.The relationship between atypical squamous epithelium and high malignant epithelial neoplasia was investigated by univariate and multivariate analysis.RESULTS The diagnostic sensitivity,specificity,and sensitivity of PCR-reverse point hybrid ization technology for secondary CIN were 70.41%,70.66%,and 0.714,respectively.Sensitivity and specificity for secondary CIN were 752%and 7853%,respectively,the area under the curve value was 0.789.Logistic Multifactorial model analysis revealed that the HPV positive rates and the HPV E6/E7 mRNA positive rates were independent risk factors of CIN grade I(P<0.05).In CIN grade I patients with positive for HPV E6/E7 mRNA,in its orientation to grade CIN patients,in its orientation to grade CIN patients,at 69.2%,compared with patients negative for HPV E6/E7 mRNA(30.8%),significant difference(P<0.05).CONCLUSION HPV E6/E7 mRNA and HPV(PCR-reverse dot hybrid)positive expression have a close relationship with CINgrade disease progression and is an independent risk factor for high-grade CIN lesions.展开更多
基金The TNAU Master’s student fellowship to the senior author。
文摘Background Hybrid cotton enjoys overwhelming patronage among cotton farmers because of its superior yield capacity and fiber quality.However,various environmental factors affect its yield and fiber quality.This study aimed to assess 30 cotton hybrids for the stability of four traits(single-plant seed cotton yield,fiber upper half mean length(UHML),fiber strength,and micronaire)across three environments.Recent techniques,including genotype and genotype×environment(GGE)biplot,which provides a visual representation of performance and adaptability;weighted average absolute scores of the best linear unbiased predictions(WAASB),which balances the performance of the trait with stability;and multi-trait stability index(MTSI),which integrates multi-trait performance and stability,were used to analyze the stability of the four traits.Results Analysis of variance revealed significant genotype and environment interactions for all the traits studied,highlighting the need for comprehensive stability analysis.The environment E2 was the most suitable for the evaluation of seed cotton yield,whereas E3 was suitable for the evaluation of UHML and fiber strength.A stable hybrid,H05(TVH002×MCU5),with superior performance for seed cotton yield and UHML,was identified based on the overall results from GGE and WAASB.The which-won-where bioplot showed that H25(SVPR3×MCU5)performed the best for seed cotton yield in E3,and H27(Suraj×Sunantha)in E2 and E1.The hybrid H04(TVH002×CO14)in E1 and H30(Suraj×MCU5)in E2 and E3 performed well for UHML.Similarly,H28(Suraj×Suraksha)for E2 and E3 and H26(Suraj×Subiksha)for E1 were the best performing in the case of fiber strength.Based on the MTSI,four promising hybrids,namely,H24(SVPR3×CO14),H09(TVH2010×CO14),H18(MCU7×Suraksha),and H29(Suraj×CO14),were identified as stable with average performance for all four traits.Conclusions The study identified a stable hybrid,H05(TVH002×MCU5),with superior performance for yield and UHML.The identified hybrids in this study hold significant potential for cultivation across Tamil Nadu,with a scope for further evaluation in diverse environments.
文摘With globalization there is an increasing need for spoken English for Chinese college students. However, the situation of the teaching system of spoken English in most universities in China is not satisfactory. Influenced by the exam-oriented teaching system, great importance has been put on English grammar and the skills of reading and writing. As a result, students'enthusiasm in improving their spoken English is diminished. Actually, students need some knowledge about English culture background before they can communicate effectively. It is significant for teachers to find out the students'wants and lacks during their spoken English study. Besides, attentions should be paid to English culture background in spoken English classes by both teachers and students. This paper mainly aimed at finding out the needs of students for English culture background in spoken English classes based on the theory of needs analysis.
基金supported by the China Medical University Hospital,Department of Medical Research(DMR-110-209)the Ministry of Science and Technology,Taiwan(MOST:109-2320-B-303-001-MY2),CMU107-ASIA-08,CMU109-MF-76 and CMU105-ASIA-01Taichung Armed Forces General Hospital:TCAFGH_D_115034.
文摘Objective:MicroRNAs(miRNAs)are small,non-coding RNAs that play a key role in the development of chemoresistance in various cancer types,including colorectal cancer(CRC).In this study,we aimed to study the underlying mechanisms of miRNA in chemotherapy-resistant CRC.Methods:LoVo CRC cell line was exposed to oxaliplatin at an increased dose,and cells were cultured in the presence of oxaliplatin to develop LoVo^(OXR) cells.Microarray and Quantitative Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction(qRT-PCR),western blot,and transwell assay were used to evaluate the chemoresistance in LoVo^(OXR) CRC cells.Results:Microarray and qRT-PCR analysis showed an increased expression of miR-100-5p in LoVo^(OXR) cells.MTT assay and flow cytometry analysis revealed less apoptosis and higher cell viability in LoVo^(OXR) cells.mRNA prediction target gene analysis showed C-terminal domain small phosphatase-like(CTDSPL),a phosphatase-like tumor suppressor,as a key target of miR-100-5p.CTDSPL expression was low in LoVo^(OXR) cells compared to LoVoWT cells.miR-100-5p regulates G1/S and S-phase transitions and inhibits differentiation by targeting the CTDSPL/pRB/E2F1 signaling pathway,which involves the modulation of cell cycle effectors in LoVo^(OXR) cells.Further,we found that forkhead box P3(FOXP3),as the upstream target of miR-100-5p,is highly expressed in LoVo^(OXR) cells.Inhibiting miR-100-5p and FOXP3 down-regulates miR-100-5p expression,while increased CTDSPL expression contributed to reduced cell proliferation and promoted cell apoptosis in LoVo^(OXR) CRC cells.Conclusions:miR-100-5p plays an oncogenic role in inducing chemoresistance through modulation of the CTDSPL/retinoblastoma protein(pRB)/E2F transcription factor 1(E2F1)axis in CRC cells.
文摘Tolerance analysis of a planetary reducer is conducted. By focusing the serially-arranged parts in the central line and setting an appropriate dimension as a “gap”, worst-case tolerance analysis method and statistical （RSS） tolerance analysis are used, and then a tolerance-analyzing tool CE/TOL is introduced. The acceptable value range of the “gap” is from 1.5 mm to 3.5 mm. While worst-case analysis rejects the design, RSS accepts it by a more realistic result with the law of probability accounted. With the help of CE/TOL and CAD software Pro/E, all components＇ dimensions and tolerances are assigned and modified, and more detailed and more comprehensible results are gives out.
基金supported by the State Key Basic Research Project(973 project)of China(Grant No.2007CB116308)Planned Projects for Postdoctoral Research Funds of Jiangsu Province,China(Grant No.5910602)Postdoctoral Funds of Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences,China(Grant No.6510501)
文摘The ultrastructure of porcine kidney(PK)-15 cells was examined after lipofectamine-aided transfection of the molecular clone of the P1 agent.PK-15 cells transfected with the tandem dimer of the P1molecular DNA clone had numbers of intracytoplasmic inclusions,and a few cells had intranuclear inclusions.Intracytoplasmic inclusions were round to oval and 0.1-0.3μm in diameter,and intranuclear inclusions,which were more electron dense,were of two general types:the first were round and small(0.1μm approximately)and the second were hexagonal and larger(0.4-0.8μm in diameter).Cells transfected with the tandem dimer of the P1 molecular DNA clone tested positive for P1 DNA at passage 5.This is the first report that the P1 molecular clone has infectivity in vitro and it will provide fundamental materials for further study of the biological characterization of P1.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81473310,31260075,31560085)
文摘Paris polyphylla Smith var.yunnanensis(Franch.) Hand.-Mazz.is a rhizomatous,herbaceous,perennial plant that has been used for more than a thousand years in traditional Chinese medicine.It is facing extinction due to overharvesting.Steroids are the major therapeutic components in Paris roots,the commercial value of which increases with age.To date,no genomic data on the species have been available.In this study,transcriptome analysis of an 8-year-old root and a 4-year-old root provided insight into the metabolic pathways that generate the steroids.Using Illumina sequencing technology,we generated a high-quality sequence and demonstrated de novo assembly and annotation of genes in the absence of prior genome information.Approximately 87,577 unique sequences,with an average length of 614 bases,were obtained from the root cells.Using bioinformatics methods,we annotated approximately 65.51% of the unique sequences by conducting a similarity search with known genes in the National Center for Biotechnology Information's non-redundant database.The unique transcripts were functionally classified using the Gene Ontology hierarchy and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes database.Of 3082 genes that were identified as significantly differentially expressed between roots of different ages,1518(49.25%) were upregulated and 1564(50.75%) were downregulated in the older root.Metabolic pathway analysis predicted that 25 unigenes were responsible for the biosynthesis of the saponins steroids.These data represent a valuable resource for future genomic studies on this endangered species and will be valuable for efforts to genetically engineer P.polyphylla and facilitate saponin-rich plant development.
基金supported by the Special National Project on Research and Development of Key Biosafety Technologies (2016YFC1201900)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31500139)
文摘Dear Editor,Noroviruses are positive-sense, single-stranded RNA viruses belonging to Caliciviridae and account for more than 50%of all acute gastroenteritis (AGE) outbreaks worldwide and cause an estimated 200,000 deaths per year among children\5 years of age, primarily in developing countries (Hall et al. 2012;Glass et al. 2009). The norovirus genome contains three open reading frames (ORFs).
基金This project was supported by grants from the NationalNatural Sciences Foundation of China ( No . 39672065 ,39730270 ,and 39725027) ,the China State Key Basic Re-search Program ( No . G1998051212) , and the ScienceFoundation of Ministry of Health, P. R. China ( No .20012537) .
文摘The threshold of cyclin E expression at G1/S boundary is a characteristic feature of cell cycle progressing. In this study, we tried to develop a quantitative approach to analyze cyclin E threshold by multiparameter flow cytometry. The expression of cyclin E in exponentially growing MOLT-4 cells was detected under different photomultiplier tube (PMT) voltages by cyclin E/DNA multiparameter flow cytometry. Additionally, cyclin E was detected in cells which were treated with caffeine and cycloheximide (CHX) under the same PMT voltage. Moreover, the expression of cyclin E in MOLT-4 cells was compared with that in JURKAT cells. Cyclin E threshold was quantified by formula B2/A×C (A, B, C indicates the minimum, threshold, and maximum of cyclin E fluorescence intensity, respectively). Results showed that in MOLT-4 cells, cyclin E threshold calculated by formula B2/A×C was invariable under different PMT settings. It was decreased in cells treated with caffeine and remained changeless in cells treated with cycloheximide. Cyclin E threshold in JURKAT cells was much lower than that in MOLT-4 cells. It was suggested that Formula B2/A×C we firstly set up could be used to analyze cyclin E expression threshold quantitatively.
基金supported by the Special Fund for Agro-Scientific Research in the Public Interest of China(Grant No.201403015)
文摘P1B-type ATPase ion pumps that transport heavy metal ions across cellular membranes are essential for plant growth and development. To date, a genomic comparison overview of the family in rice, maize and sorghum is not yet available. In this study, a total of 31 heavy metal P1B-type ATPase （HMA） genes were identified, including 9 in rice, 11 each from maize and sorghum. They were classified into two distinct subfamilies based on their sequence composition and phylogenetic relationship. Four pairs of HMA genes were expanded via gene duplication with tandemly duplicated. Comprehensive analyses were performed to investigate the expression profiles of HMA genes in various tissues by using quantitative real-time PCR. Some HMA members exhibited abundant and tissue-specific expression patterns. Moreover, most of the genes were found to be differentially expressed under the Cu/Cd treatment. This study will facilitate further studies on P1B-type ATPase family and provide valuable hints for the functional validation in rice, maize and sorghum.
基金National Natural Resource Management System(NNRMS)and Ministry of Environment and Forests(MoEF),Government of India for funding the project"Mapping of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries"
文摘Landscape structure is often regarded as an important factor that governs the distribution and abundance of species. Therefore it is critical to understand the landscapes and their dynamics. Patterns of landscape elements strongly influence the ecological characteristics. This study was designed to document and map the current status of the tropi-cal dry deciduous forest of the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve （TATR）, Central India, （using IRS P6 LISS IV data） and to describe its landscape structure at three levels of organization viz. landscape, class, and patch. The study area was classified into 10 land cover classes that include 6 vegetation classes. The landscape structure was analyzed using FRAG-STATS using 12 set of indices. The TATR landscapes have a total of 2,307 patches with a mean patch size of 25.67 ha and patch density of 1.7 patches per km2. Amongst all land cover classes, mixed bamboo forest is dominant-it occupied maximum area （77.99%）-while riparian forest is least represented （0.32%）. Mixed forest has maximum number of patches among all vegetation classes. Results have shown that despite being dominant in the area, mixed bamboo forest has low patch density （0.25/100 ha）. Dominance of mixed bamboo forest is attributed to large patch sizes and not to the number of patches. This study has focussed on the approach of integrating satellite forest classification and forest inven-tory data for studying forest landscape patterns.
文摘Enterovirus 71 （EV71） is a member of the Entero-virus genus of the Picomaviridae family and is the major cause of Hand, foot, and mouth disease （HFMD） in children. Different strains from Gansu were cloned and the P1 protein was sequenced and analysed. Results indicate that there are three kinds of EV71 infections prevalent in Gansu. The VP 1 protein from one of these strains, 55F, was expressed. The recombinant protein was expressed with high level and reacted specifically with the EV71 patient antibody, the recombinant protein was also applied to raise antiserum in rabbits and after the fourth injection a high titer of antiserum was detected by ELISA assay. These data are useful for further clarification of prevalent EV71 strains in the north of China at the molecular level and provide a basis for EV71 diagnosis.
文摘AIM To analyze the clinicopathological characteristics of patients with both node-negative gastric carcinoma and diagnosis of recurrence during follow-up.METHODS We enrolled 41 patients treated with curative gastrectomy for p T2-4 a N0 gastric carcinoma between 1992 and 2010,who developed recurrence(Group 1).We retrospectively selected this group from the prospectively collected database of 4 centers belonging to the Italian Research Group for Gastric Cancer,and compared them with 437 p T2-4 a N0 patients without recurrence(Group 2).We analyzed lymphatic embolization,microvascular infiltration,perineural infiltration,and immunohistochemical determination of p53,Ki67,and HER2 in Group 1 and in a subgroup of Group 2(Group 2 bis)of 41 cases matched with Group 1 according to demographic and pathological characteristics.RESULTS T4 a stage and diffuse histotype were associated with recurrence in the group of p N0 patients.In-depth pathological analysis of two homogenous groups of p N0 patients,with and without recurrence during longterm follow-up(groups 1 and 2 bis),revealed two striking patterns:lymphatic embolization and perineural infiltration(two parameters that pathologists can easily report),and p53 and Ki67,represent significant factors for recurrence.CONCLUSION The reported pathological features should be considered predictive factors for recurrence and could be useful to stratify node-negative gastric cancer patients for adjuvant treatment and tailored follow-up.
文摘OBJECTIVE： To investigate the association of E-selectin $128R polymorphisms with ischemic stroke. DATA SOURCES： A computer-based online search was conducted in PubMed, Elsevier, Ovid Database, the China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang Database between January 1998 and December 2010. STUDY SELECTION： Case-controlled studies addressing the association of the E-selectin polymorphism and ischemic stroke were included in this review. The genotype distribution complied with the Hardy-Weinberg genetic equilibrium. The included reports were evaluated by two authors for strict quality screening. Meta-analysis software, REVMAN 5.1, was used to investigate heterogeneity, pooled odds ratio （OR） and 95% confidence interval （CO in individual studies. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES： Genotype and allele distributions at the E-selectin $128R site. RESULTS： Six case-controlled studies were included after screening and application of inclusion and exclusion criteria. There was no heterogeneity in the genotype and allele frequencies, and no publication bias was found. Meta-analysis of the pooled data showed that the OR value of the （AC＋CC）/AA genotype was 1.93 （95% CI： 1.55 2.41, Z= 5.80, P 〈 0.000 01）, and the ORfor the C/A allele was 1.80 （95% CI： 1.47 2.22, Z= 5.59, P 〈 0.000 01） in the ischemic stroke group, compared with control group. Results of pooled data in Chinese subjects showed that the ORvalue of （AC＋CC）/AA was 2.36 （95% CI： 1.68 3.31, Z = 4.99, P 〈 0.000 01）, and the OR value of the C/A allele was 2.25 （95% CI： 1.63 3.12, Z= 4.89, P 〈 0.000 01）. CONCLUSION： Polymorphism of E-selectin S128R was significantly associated with susceptibility to ischemic stroke; the AC and CC genotypes as well as the C allele may be factors associated with susceptibility to ischemic stroke.
基金Scientific Research Project of Hubei Provincial Health Commission,No.WJ2021M189。
文摘BACKGROUND Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia(CIN)is an important precursor of cervical cancer.Early detection and treatment can reduce the incidence of cervical cancer.AIM To investigate the detection rate of human papillomavirus(HPV)E6/E7 mRNA in cervical tissue of patients with different types of epithelial cell neoplasia(CIN)and its relationship with CIN progression and diagnosis.METHODS One hundred women with HPV infection detected by cervical exfoliation cytology between January 2022 and January 2023 were retrospectively selected.These patients were graded CIN based on colposcopy and cervical pathology.The positive expression rates of HPV E6/E7 mRNA and HPV[polymerase chain reaction(PCR)-reverse dot crossing]were compared among all groups.Patients with HPV E6/E7 mRNA expression in the grade 1 CIN group were followed up for 1 yr.The relationship between atypical squamous epithelium and high malignant epithelial neoplasia was investigated by univariate and multivariate analysis.RESULTS The diagnostic sensitivity,specificity,and sensitivity of PCR-reverse point hybrid ization technology for secondary CIN were 70.41%,70.66%,and 0.714,respectively.Sensitivity and specificity for secondary CIN were 752%and 7853%,respectively,the area under the curve value was 0.789.Logistic Multifactorial model analysis revealed that the HPV positive rates and the HPV E6/E7 mRNA positive rates were independent risk factors of CIN grade I(P<0.05).In CIN grade I patients with positive for HPV E6/E7 mRNA,in its orientation to grade CIN patients,in its orientation to grade CIN patients,at 69.2%,compared with patients negative for HPV E6/E7 mRNA(30.8%),significant difference(P<0.05).CONCLUSION HPV E6/E7 mRNA and HPV(PCR-reverse dot hybrid)positive expression have a close relationship with CINgrade disease progression and is an independent risk factor for high-grade CIN lesions.
