This paper presents a feasible method for rapid detection of the interphase nuclei of uncultured amniocytes for chromosomes 18 by using our modified primed in situ labeling (PRINS) technique. A total of 262 independen...This paper presents a feasible method for rapid detection of the interphase nuclei of uncultured amniocytes for chromosomes 18 by using our modified primed in situ labeling (PRINS) technique. A total of 262 independent, uncultured amniotic fluid samples were analysed in a blind fashion before the karyotype was available. In addition, 62 samples were examined by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) for comparison. In more than 95% of the samples PRINS reactions with primer 18cen were successfully induced. Two samples were properly identified and correctly scored as trisomic 18. PRINS reaction could be performed automatically in less than one hour with a programmable thermocycler. Our studies showed that the PRINS technique is simple, rapid and cost effective. It is as sensitive and specific as FISH; can enhance the accuracy of standard cytogenetic analysis; and allows identification of chromosomes 18 aneuploidies in uncultured amniocytes in significantly less time.展开更多
Subtelomeric rearrangements contribute to idiopathic mental retardation (MR), but most children with idiopathic MR do not show any chromosome abnormalities with standard cytogenetic analysis. The primed in situ labe...Subtelomeric rearrangements contribute to idiopathic mental retardation (MR), but most children with idiopathic MR do not show any chromosome abnormalities with standard cytogenetic analysis. The primed in situ labeling (PRINS) technique, using an oligonucleotide primer complementary to the telemetric repeat sequences (TTAGGG), can identify chromosome telomeric abnormality (deletion) in idiopathic MR children. In this study, seventy children with idiopathic MR were enrolled and subjected to PR1NS. The results showed normal karyotype in all the children, subtelomeric rearrangements (lq del and 4q del) in 2 cases, which was confirmed by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). It was concluded that PRINS is effective for the detection of subtelomeric rearrangements and may become a routine technique for cytogenetical abnormality screening.展开更多
Both the primed in situ(PRINS)and the peptide nucleic acid-fluorescence in situ hybridization(PNA-FISH) techniques constitute alternatives to the conventional(fluorescence in situ hybridization,FISH)procedure for chro...Both the primed in situ(PRINS)and the peptide nucleic acid-fluorescence in situ hybridization(PNA-FISH) techniques constitute alternatives to the conventional(fluorescence in situ hybridization,FISH)procedure for chro- mosomal investigations.The PRINS reaction is based on the use of a DNA polymerase and labeled nucleotide in an in situ primer extension reaction.Peptide nucleic acid probes are synthetic DNA analogs with uncharged polyamide backbones.The two procedures present several advantages(specificity,rapidity and discriminating ability)that make them very attractive for cytogenetic purposes.Their adaptation to human spermatozoa has allowed the development of new and fast procedures for the chromosomal screening of male gametes and has provided efficient complements to FISH for in situ assessment of aneuploidy in male gametes.(Asian J Androl 2006 Jul;8:387-392)展开更多
In response to preharvest priming with exogenous methyl jasmonate(MeJA),tea plants adjust their physiological behavior at the molecular level.The whole-organism reconfiguration of aroma formation from the precursor to...In response to preharvest priming with exogenous methyl jasmonate(MeJA),tea plants adjust their physiological behavior at the molecular level.The whole-organism reconfiguration of aroma formation from the precursor to storage is poorly understood.In this study,we performed iTRAQ proteomic analysis and identified 337,246,and 413 differentially expressed proteins in tea leaves primed with MeJA for 12 h,24h,and 48 h,respectively.Furthermore,a total of 266 nonvolatile and 100 volatile differential metabolites were identified by utilizing MS-based metabolomics.A novel approach that incorporated the integration of extended self-organizing map-based dimensionality was applied.The vivid time-scale changes tracing physiological responses in MeJA-primed tea leaves are marked in these maps.Jasmonates responded quickly to the activation of the jasmonic acid pathway in tea leaves,while hydroxyl and glycosyl jasmonates were biosynthesized simultaneously on a massive scale to compensate for the exhausted defense.The levels ofα-linolenic acid,geranyl diphosphate,farnesyl diphosphate,geranylgeranyl diphosphate,and phenylalanine,which are crucial aroma precursors,were found to be significantly changed in MeJA-primed tea leaves.Green leaf volatiles,volatile terpenoids,and volatile phenylpropanoids/benzenoids were spontaneously biosynthesized from responding precursors and subsequently converted to their corresponding glycosidic forms,which can be stably stored in tea leaves.This study elucidated the physiological response of tea leaves primed with exogenous methyl jasmonate and revealed the molecular basis of source and sink changes on tea aroma biosynthesis and catabolism in response to exogenous stimuli.The results significantly enhance our comprehensive understanding of tea plant responses to exogenous treatment and will lead to the development of promising biotechnologies to improve fresh tea leaf quality.展开更多
Peltophorum dubium seeds were set to imbibe with four treatments, soaked with solution Captan 0.2% under 10and 27℃,PEG 6000 -1.0 MPa under 10 and 27℃. For each treatment there were four replicates with 40 seeds incu...Peltophorum dubium seeds were set to imbibe with four treatments, soaked with solution Captan 0.2% under 10and 27℃,PEG 6000 -1.0 MPa under 10 and 27℃. For each treatment there were four replicates with 40 seeds incubated in 9-cm Petri dishes with double filter paper moistened with testing solution. The imbibition curves showed that the final weight increase were from 70% to 150% in the treatments when imbibition entered a lag phase. Seeds were tested for effects on germination of five treatments: control group (nonprimed), primed with PEG6000 -1.0 MPa at 10 and 27℃, primed with Captan 0.2% at 10 and 27℃. For each treatment, there were three sub-treatments: seeds were soaked in distilled water for 12, 24 and 36h before the energy test. Germination percentages of nonprimed seeds and primed in PEG 27℃ soaked in distilled water during 12 h were the highest, reaching 100%. The lowest germination percentage occurred primed seeds with PEG6000 27℃ and soaked in distilled water during 36 h, which was only 52%. Germination mean time of primed seeds in PEG at 10℃, soaked 24 h was 1.08 days, mean time of primed seeds in PEG at 27℃ soaked 12 h was 2.42 days. Accelerated ageing results showed low or no germination after ageing 72 h. Control group had a higher germination percentage and seeds were more resistant to deterioration than those in primed groups, both in Petri dish (27℃) and vermiculate (room temperature).展开更多
A Streptomyces cameroonensis based bioformulation (SCaB) has been developed and shown to be stable and effective in controlling the early proliferation of P. megakarya and promoting the growth of cocoa seedlings in nu...A Streptomyces cameroonensis based bioformulation (SCaB) has been developed and shown to be stable and effective in controlling the early proliferation of P. megakarya and promoting the growth of cocoa seedlings in nursery. This study was carried out to explore the molecular mechanisms associated with the interaction of SCaB, cocoa seedlings, and the pathogen during the early stages of seedling growth in the nursery. For this purpose, seedling treatment with 10% W/W SCaB under greenhouse conditions evaluated SCaB’s capacity to stimulate the defense mechanisms in cocoa. Agronomic growth parameters and the level of induction of defense-associated compounds were analyzed. Real-time (rt) PCR was used to assess the level of expression of defense genes. Here, we showed that the application of SCaB as a seedling treatment enhanced the growth of cocoa seedlings in the nursery by an average of 15.6% after 30 days of growth and led to an average reduction in disease severity of 64% when challenged with P. megakarya. The latter led to an increased synthesis of total phenolic compounds, flavonoids, chitinases, peroxidases, and β-1,3-glucanases and an induced up-regulation of TcChiB, TcGlu-1, TcPer-1, and TcMYBPA genes. This research provides a basis for the optimization of beneficial microorganisms as a viable alternative to chemical fungicides used in disease suppression.展开更多
Lin28a is a pluripotent factor that promotes somatic cell reprogramming. Unlike other pluripotent factors, Lin28a expression is transient and accumulated in primed embryonic stem (ES) cells, but its exact function and...Lin28a is a pluripotent factor that promotes somatic cell reprogramming. Unlike other pluripotent factors, Lin28a expression is transient and accumulated in primed embryonic stem (ES) cells, but its exact function and mechanism in the conversion of ES cells from naive to primed state remain unclear. Here, we present evidence for Dppa3, a protein originally known for its role in germ cell development, as a downstream target of Lin28a in naive–primed conversion. Using rescue experiment, we demonstrate that Dppa3 functions predominantly downstream of Lin28a during naive–primed state conversion. Higher level of Lin28a prevents let-7 maturation and results in Dnmt3a/b (target of let-7) upregulation, which in turn induces hypermethylation of the Dppa3 promoter. Dppa3 demarcates naive versus primed pluripotency states. These results emphasize that Lin28a plays an important role during the naive–primed state conversion of ES cells, which is partially mediated by a Lin28a–let-7–Dnmt3a/b–Dppa3 axis.展开更多
Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1),or Steiner’s disease,is an autosomal dominant disorder caused by the expansion of unstable trinucleotide repeats (CTG) in the 3’ untranslated region of the myotonic dystrophy protein ...Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1),or Steiner’s disease,is an autosomal dominant disorder caused by the expansion of unstable trinucleotide repeats (CTG) in the 3’ untranslated region of the myotonic dystrophy protein kinase gene (DMPK) (Brook et al.,1992;Mahadevan et al.,1992).The number of CTG repeats observed in normal individuals is in a range of 5-34,while the individuals with 35-49 CTG repeats are usually asymptomatic but at risk of展开更多
In this paper, transient phenomenon during start up process of a pump fed liquidrocket engine is investigated through numerical simulation. The engine studied in this workis designed such that engine systems are not w...In this paper, transient phenomenon during start up process of a pump fed liquidrocket engine is investigated through numerical simulation. The engine studied in this workis designed such that engine systems are not wetted with propellant until the engine is com-manded to start. This is achieved by positioning the valves for propellant admission at the inter-face of test stand/flight stage and the engine. To evaluate engine performance during starttransient for such systems, unsteady flow simulation was conducted using Method of Charac-teristics and equations for priming. The same has been reported in this work. The results indi-cated a brief period of abrupt pressure rise at pump upstream after opening of the propellantadmission valves, during the process of priming of engine systems at valve downstream.The peak pressure obtained was significantly higher than the propellant tank pressure as wellas the steady state pump suction pressure. The transitory pressure rise was found to occurdue to flow resistance at impeller inlet caused by formation of a forced vortex for orientingthe flow through impeller blades during off design transient regime. The maximum pressureat pump upstream, as computed from start transient simulation, was used as a design inputfor pump inlet feed lines. The engine was realized and subsequently qualified in a ground test facility. Hot test data obtained for pressure and flow rate during transient regime were found tobe in good agreement with the simulation results.展开更多
使用通过型固相萃取小柱PRi ME HLB处理水产品样品,建立了一种水产品中17种磺胺类药物的简单、快速的筛选分析方法。水产品样品经80%乙腈水溶液(含0.2%甲酸)提取,过PRi ME HLB固相萃取柱净化,浓缩后经C_(18)色谱柱梯度洗脱分离,超高效...使用通过型固相萃取小柱PRi ME HLB处理水产品样品,建立了一种水产品中17种磺胺类药物的简单、快速的筛选分析方法。水产品样品经80%乙腈水溶液(含0.2%甲酸)提取,过PRi ME HLB固相萃取柱净化,浓缩后经C_(18)色谱柱梯度洗脱分离,超高效液相色谱-三重四极杆质谱系统进行定量分析。结果表明,17种磺胺类药物在1.0~50.0 ng·mL^(-1)线性关系良好,相关系数R^(2)>0.99;该方法检出限为2μg·kg^(-1);添加浓度为10μg·kg^(-1)时方法回收率在71.3%~118.4%,RSD值均小于20%。展开更多
It is imperative that India and China regain past civilizational glory by showing sensitivity to each other's concerns and reaching goals through cooperation.
The advent of gene editing represents one of the most transformative breakthroughs in life science,making genome manipulation more accessible than ever before.While traditional CRISPR/Cas-based gene editing,which invo...The advent of gene editing represents one of the most transformative breakthroughs in life science,making genome manipulation more accessible than ever before.While traditional CRISPR/Cas-based gene editing,which involves double-strand DNA breaks(DSBs),excels at gene disruption,it is less effective for accurate gene modification.The limitation arises because DSBs are primarily repaired via non-homologous end joining(NHEJ),which tends to introduce indels at the break site.While homology directed repair(HDR)can achieve precise editing when a donor DNA template is provided,the reliance on DSBs often results in unintended genome damage.HDR is restricted to specific cell cycle phases,limiting its application.Currently,gene editing has evolved to unprecedented levels of precision without relying on DSB and HDR.The development of innovative systems,such as base editing,prime editing,and CRISPR-associated transposases(CASTs),now allow for precise editing ranging from single nucleotides to large DNA fragments.Base editors(BEs)enable the direct conversion of one nucleotide to another,and prime editors(PEs)further expand gene editing capabilities by allowing for the insertion,deletion,or alteration of small DNA fragments.The CAST system,a recent innovation,allows for the precise insertion of large DNA fragments at specific genomic locations.In recent years,the optimization of these precise gene editing tools has led to significant improvements in editing efficiency,specificity,and versatility,with advancements such as the creation of base editors for nucleotide transversions,enhanced prime editing systems for more efficient and precise modifications,and refined CAST systems for targeted large DNA insertions,expanding the range of applications for these tools.Concurrently,these advances are complemented by significant improvements in in vivo delivery methods,which have paved the way for therapeutic application of precise gene editing tools.Effective delivery systems are critical for the success of gene therapies,and recent developments in both viral and non-viral vectors have improved the efficiency and safety of gene editing.For instance,adeno-associated viruses(AAVs)are widely used due to their high transfection efficiency and low immunogenicity,though challenges such as limited cargo capacity and potential for immune responses remain.Non-viral delivery systems,including lipid nanoparticles(LNPs),offer an alternative with lower immunogenicity and higher payload capacity,although their transfection efficiency can be lower.The therapeutic potential of these precise gene editing technologies is vast,particularly in treating genetic disorders.Preclinical studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of base editing in correcting genetic mutations responsible for diseases such as cardiomyopathy,liver disease,and hereditary hearing loss.These technologies promise to treat symptoms and potentially cure the underlying genetic causes of these conditions.Meanwhile,challenges remain,such as optimizing the safety and specificity of gene editing tools,improving delivery systems,and overcoming off-target effects,all of which are critical for their successful application in clinical settings.In summary,the continuous evolution of precise gene editing technologies,combined with advancements in delivery systems,is driving the field toward new therapeutic applications that can potentially transform the treatment of genetic disorders by targeting their root causes.展开更多
Seed priming is a pre-germinated technique that can enhance seed germination percentage,faster and synchro-nized germination,better seedling growth,and yield under stress conditions.To ascertain the most effective see...Seed priming is a pre-germinated technique that can enhance seed germination percentage,faster and synchro-nized germination,better seedling growth,and yield under stress conditions.To ascertain the most effective seed priming method that would ensure the potential yield of wheat in Bangladesh,two experiments were carried out from December 2021 to March 2022 at the Department of Agronomy,Bangladesh Agricultural University.Two wheat varieties namely BARI Gom-28 and BWMRI Gom-1 were subjected to a range of priming chemicals in both lab and pot tests.These compounds included the following:control(no priming),hydropriming(distilled water),10000 ppm KNO_(3),15000 ppm KNO_(3),40000 ppm Mannitol,60000 ppm Mannitol,10000 ppm NaCl,20000 ppm NaCl,100 ppm PEG,150 ppm PEG,500 ppm NaOCl,1000 ppm NaOCl,10000 ppm CaCl_(2),20000 ppm CaCl_(2),10000 ppm KCl and 20000 ppm KCl.A complete randomized design(CRD)with three repli-cations was used to set up the experiments.The results showed that BARI Gom-28 and BWMRI Gom-1 responded best to KCl priming in terms of rapid seed germination and strong seedling development.On the other hand,the best priming agents for plant growth and productivity turned out to be CaCl_(2) and KCL.The results of this study support the possibility of using seed priming as a technique to improve wheat plant development and output by raising seed emergence and survival rates.展开更多
Mesenchymal stromal/stem cells(MSCs)have garnered significant attention in the field of regenerative medicine due to their remarkable therapeutic potential.MSCs play a pivotal role in maintaining tissue homeostasis an...Mesenchymal stromal/stem cells(MSCs)have garnered significant attention in the field of regenerative medicine due to their remarkable therapeutic potential.MSCs play a pivotal role in maintaining tissue homeostasis and possess diverse functions in tissue repair and recovery in various organs.These cells are charac-terized by easy accessibility,few ethical concerns,and adaptability to in vitro cultures,making them a valuable resource for cell therapy in several clinical conditions.Over the years,it has been shown that the true therapeutic power of MSCs lies not in cell engraftment and replacement but in their ability to produce critical paracrine factors,including cytokines,growth factors,and exosomes(EXOs),which modulate the tissue microenvironment and facilitate repair and regeneration processes.Consequently,MSC-derived products,such as condi-tioned media and EXOs,are now being extensively evaluated for their potential medical applications,offering advantages over the long-term use of whole MSCs.However,the efficacy of MSC-based treatments varies in clinical trials due to both intrinsic differences resulting from the choice of diverse cell sources and non-standardized production methods.To address these concerns and to enhance MSC therapeutic potential,researchers have explored many priming strategies,including exposure to inflammatory molecules,hypoxic conditions,and three-dimensional culture techniques.These approaches have optimized MSC secretion of functional factors,empowering them with enhanced immunomodulatory,angiogenic,and regenerative properties tailored to specific medical conditions.In fact,various priming strategies show promise in the treatment of numerous diseases,from immune-related disorders to acute injuries and cancer.Currently,in order to exploit the full therapeutic potential of MSC therapy,the most important challenge is to optimize the modulation of MSCs to obtain adapted cell therapy for specific clinical disorders.In other words,to unlock the complete potential of MSCs in regenerative medicine,it is crucial to identify the most suitable tissue source and develop in vitro manipulation protocols specific to the type of disease being treated.展开更多
文摘This paper presents a feasible method for rapid detection of the interphase nuclei of uncultured amniocytes for chromosomes 18 by using our modified primed in situ labeling (PRINS) technique. A total of 262 independent, uncultured amniotic fluid samples were analysed in a blind fashion before the karyotype was available. In addition, 62 samples were examined by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) for comparison. In more than 95% of the samples PRINS reactions with primer 18cen were successfully induced. Two samples were properly identified and correctly scored as trisomic 18. PRINS reaction could be performed automatically in less than one hour with a programmable thermocycler. Our studies showed that the PRINS technique is simple, rapid and cost effective. It is as sensitive and specific as FISH; can enhance the accuracy of standard cytogenetic analysis; and allows identification of chromosomes 18 aneuploidies in uncultured amniocytes in significantly less time.
文摘Subtelomeric rearrangements contribute to idiopathic mental retardation (MR), but most children with idiopathic MR do not show any chromosome abnormalities with standard cytogenetic analysis. The primed in situ labeling (PRINS) technique, using an oligonucleotide primer complementary to the telemetric repeat sequences (TTAGGG), can identify chromosome telomeric abnormality (deletion) in idiopathic MR children. In this study, seventy children with idiopathic MR were enrolled and subjected to PR1NS. The results showed normal karyotype in all the children, subtelomeric rearrangements (lq del and 4q del) in 2 cases, which was confirmed by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). It was concluded that PRINS is effective for the detection of subtelomeric rearrangements and may become a routine technique for cytogenetical abnormality screening.
文摘Both the primed in situ(PRINS)and the peptide nucleic acid-fluorescence in situ hybridization(PNA-FISH) techniques constitute alternatives to the conventional(fluorescence in situ hybridization,FISH)procedure for chro- mosomal investigations.The PRINS reaction is based on the use of a DNA polymerase and labeled nucleotide in an in situ primer extension reaction.Peptide nucleic acid probes are synthetic DNA analogs with uncharged polyamide backbones.The two procedures present several advantages(specificity,rapidity and discriminating ability)that make them very attractive for cytogenetic purposes.Their adaptation to human spermatozoa has allowed the development of new and fast procedures for the chromosomal screening of male gametes and has provided efficient complements to FISH for in situ assessment of aneuploidy in male gametes.(Asian J Androl 2006 Jul;8:387-392)
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31270734)the earmarked fund for China Agricultural Research System(CARS-19)the Science and Technology Innovation Project of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences(CAAS-ASTIP-2014-TRICAAS).
文摘In response to preharvest priming with exogenous methyl jasmonate(MeJA),tea plants adjust their physiological behavior at the molecular level.The whole-organism reconfiguration of aroma formation from the precursor to storage is poorly understood.In this study,we performed iTRAQ proteomic analysis and identified 337,246,and 413 differentially expressed proteins in tea leaves primed with MeJA for 12 h,24h,and 48 h,respectively.Furthermore,a total of 266 nonvolatile and 100 volatile differential metabolites were identified by utilizing MS-based metabolomics.A novel approach that incorporated the integration of extended self-organizing map-based dimensionality was applied.The vivid time-scale changes tracing physiological responses in MeJA-primed tea leaves are marked in these maps.Jasmonates responded quickly to the activation of the jasmonic acid pathway in tea leaves,while hydroxyl and glycosyl jasmonates were biosynthesized simultaneously on a massive scale to compensate for the exhausted defense.The levels ofα-linolenic acid,geranyl diphosphate,farnesyl diphosphate,geranylgeranyl diphosphate,and phenylalanine,which are crucial aroma precursors,were found to be significantly changed in MeJA-primed tea leaves.Green leaf volatiles,volatile terpenoids,and volatile phenylpropanoids/benzenoids were spontaneously biosynthesized from responding precursors and subsequently converted to their corresponding glycosidic forms,which can be stably stored in tea leaves.This study elucidated the physiological response of tea leaves primed with exogenous methyl jasmonate and revealed the molecular basis of source and sink changes on tea aroma biosynthesis and catabolism in response to exogenous stimuli.The results significantly enhance our comprehensive understanding of tea plant responses to exogenous treatment and will lead to the development of promising biotechnologies to improve fresh tea leaf quality.
基金This work is supported by CAPES, Brazil. Open research laboratory of forest plant ecology, Northeast Forestry University and The State's tenth five-year "211 Project"-supported key academic discipline program of ECNU
文摘Peltophorum dubium seeds were set to imbibe with four treatments, soaked with solution Captan 0.2% under 10and 27℃,PEG 6000 -1.0 MPa under 10 and 27℃. For each treatment there were four replicates with 40 seeds incubated in 9-cm Petri dishes with double filter paper moistened with testing solution. The imbibition curves showed that the final weight increase were from 70% to 150% in the treatments when imbibition entered a lag phase. Seeds were tested for effects on germination of five treatments: control group (nonprimed), primed with PEG6000 -1.0 MPa at 10 and 27℃, primed with Captan 0.2% at 10 and 27℃. For each treatment, there were three sub-treatments: seeds were soaked in distilled water for 12, 24 and 36h before the energy test. Germination percentages of nonprimed seeds and primed in PEG 27℃ soaked in distilled water during 12 h were the highest, reaching 100%. The lowest germination percentage occurred primed seeds with PEG6000 27℃ and soaked in distilled water during 36 h, which was only 52%. Germination mean time of primed seeds in PEG at 10℃, soaked 24 h was 1.08 days, mean time of primed seeds in PEG at 27℃ soaked 12 h was 2.42 days. Accelerated ageing results showed low or no germination after ageing 72 h. Control group had a higher germination percentage and seeds were more resistant to deterioration than those in primed groups, both in Petri dish (27℃) and vermiculate (room temperature).
文摘A Streptomyces cameroonensis based bioformulation (SCaB) has been developed and shown to be stable and effective in controlling the early proliferation of P. megakarya and promoting the growth of cocoa seedlings in nursery. This study was carried out to explore the molecular mechanisms associated with the interaction of SCaB, cocoa seedlings, and the pathogen during the early stages of seedling growth in the nursery. For this purpose, seedling treatment with 10% W/W SCaB under greenhouse conditions evaluated SCaB’s capacity to stimulate the defense mechanisms in cocoa. Agronomic growth parameters and the level of induction of defense-associated compounds were analyzed. Real-time (rt) PCR was used to assess the level of expression of defense genes. Here, we showed that the application of SCaB as a seedling treatment enhanced the growth of cocoa seedlings in the nursery by an average of 15.6% after 30 days of growth and led to an average reduction in disease severity of 64% when challenged with P. megakarya. The latter led to an increased synthesis of total phenolic compounds, flavonoids, chitinases, peroxidases, and β-1,3-glucanases and an induced up-regulation of TcChiB, TcGlu-1, TcPer-1, and TcMYBPA genes. This research provides a basis for the optimization of beneficial microorganisms as a viable alternative to chemical fungicides used in disease suppression.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31771636, 81671734, and 81501528)National Key R&D Plan (2017YFA0103201 and 2011DAV00088)+2 种基金Tianjin Natural Science Foundation (18JCYBJC24400)CAMS Initiative for Innovative Medicine (CAMS-12M 2016-12M-1-017)Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University (IRT13023).
文摘Lin28a is a pluripotent factor that promotes somatic cell reprogramming. Unlike other pluripotent factors, Lin28a expression is transient and accumulated in primed embryonic stem (ES) cells, but its exact function and mechanism in the conversion of ES cells from naive to primed state remain unclear. Here, we present evidence for Dppa3, a protein originally known for its role in germ cell development, as a downstream target of Lin28a in naive–primed conversion. Using rescue experiment, we demonstrate that Dppa3 functions predominantly downstream of Lin28a during naive–primed state conversion. Higher level of Lin28a prevents let-7 maturation and results in Dnmt3a/b (target of let-7) upregulation, which in turn induces hypermethylation of the Dppa3 promoter. Dppa3 demarcates naive versus primed pluripotency states. These results emphasize that Lin28a plays an important role during the naive–primed state conversion of ES cells, which is partially mediated by a Lin28a–let-7–Dnmt3a/b–Dppa3 axis.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(2010CB529601 and 2013CB945404)to B.L.Wuthe Fudan Young Teacher Funding to Y.An,the higher Education Research Project of Gansu Province(2015B-094)to X.LanShanghai Children’s Hospital Funding(2016YMS001)to X.Lan
文摘Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1),or Steiner’s disease,is an autosomal dominant disorder caused by the expansion of unstable trinucleotide repeats (CTG) in the 3’ untranslated region of the myotonic dystrophy protein kinase gene (DMPK) (Brook et al.,1992;Mahadevan et al.,1992).The number of CTG repeats observed in normal individuals is in a range of 5-34,while the individuals with 35-49 CTG repeats are usually asymptomatic but at risk of
文摘In this paper, transient phenomenon during start up process of a pump fed liquidrocket engine is investigated through numerical simulation. The engine studied in this workis designed such that engine systems are not wetted with propellant until the engine is com-manded to start. This is achieved by positioning the valves for propellant admission at the inter-face of test stand/flight stage and the engine. To evaluate engine performance during starttransient for such systems, unsteady flow simulation was conducted using Method of Charac-teristics and equations for priming. The same has been reported in this work. The results indi-cated a brief period of abrupt pressure rise at pump upstream after opening of the propellantadmission valves, during the process of priming of engine systems at valve downstream.The peak pressure obtained was significantly higher than the propellant tank pressure as wellas the steady state pump suction pressure. The transitory pressure rise was found to occurdue to flow resistance at impeller inlet caused by formation of a forced vortex for orientingthe flow through impeller blades during off design transient regime. The maximum pressureat pump upstream, as computed from start transient simulation, was used as a design inputfor pump inlet feed lines. The engine was realized and subsequently qualified in a ground test facility. Hot test data obtained for pressure and flow rate during transient regime were found tobe in good agreement with the simulation results.
文摘使用通过型固相萃取小柱PRi ME HLB处理水产品样品,建立了一种水产品中17种磺胺类药物的简单、快速的筛选分析方法。水产品样品经80%乙腈水溶液(含0.2%甲酸)提取,过PRi ME HLB固相萃取柱净化,浓缩后经C_(18)色谱柱梯度洗脱分离,超高效液相色谱-三重四极杆质谱系统进行定量分析。结果表明,17种磺胺类药物在1.0~50.0 ng·mL^(-1)线性关系良好,相关系数R^(2)>0.99;该方法检出限为2μg·kg^(-1);添加浓度为10μg·kg^(-1)时方法回收率在71.3%~118.4%,RSD值均小于20%。
文摘It is imperative that India and China regain past civilizational glory by showing sensitivity to each other's concerns and reaching goals through cooperation.
文摘The advent of gene editing represents one of the most transformative breakthroughs in life science,making genome manipulation more accessible than ever before.While traditional CRISPR/Cas-based gene editing,which involves double-strand DNA breaks(DSBs),excels at gene disruption,it is less effective for accurate gene modification.The limitation arises because DSBs are primarily repaired via non-homologous end joining(NHEJ),which tends to introduce indels at the break site.While homology directed repair(HDR)can achieve precise editing when a donor DNA template is provided,the reliance on DSBs often results in unintended genome damage.HDR is restricted to specific cell cycle phases,limiting its application.Currently,gene editing has evolved to unprecedented levels of precision without relying on DSB and HDR.The development of innovative systems,such as base editing,prime editing,and CRISPR-associated transposases(CASTs),now allow for precise editing ranging from single nucleotides to large DNA fragments.Base editors(BEs)enable the direct conversion of one nucleotide to another,and prime editors(PEs)further expand gene editing capabilities by allowing for the insertion,deletion,or alteration of small DNA fragments.The CAST system,a recent innovation,allows for the precise insertion of large DNA fragments at specific genomic locations.In recent years,the optimization of these precise gene editing tools has led to significant improvements in editing efficiency,specificity,and versatility,with advancements such as the creation of base editors for nucleotide transversions,enhanced prime editing systems for more efficient and precise modifications,and refined CAST systems for targeted large DNA insertions,expanding the range of applications for these tools.Concurrently,these advances are complemented by significant improvements in in vivo delivery methods,which have paved the way for therapeutic application of precise gene editing tools.Effective delivery systems are critical for the success of gene therapies,and recent developments in both viral and non-viral vectors have improved the efficiency and safety of gene editing.For instance,adeno-associated viruses(AAVs)are widely used due to their high transfection efficiency and low immunogenicity,though challenges such as limited cargo capacity and potential for immune responses remain.Non-viral delivery systems,including lipid nanoparticles(LNPs),offer an alternative with lower immunogenicity and higher payload capacity,although their transfection efficiency can be lower.The therapeutic potential of these precise gene editing technologies is vast,particularly in treating genetic disorders.Preclinical studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of base editing in correcting genetic mutations responsible for diseases such as cardiomyopathy,liver disease,and hereditary hearing loss.These technologies promise to treat symptoms and potentially cure the underlying genetic causes of these conditions.Meanwhile,challenges remain,such as optimizing the safety and specificity of gene editing tools,improving delivery systems,and overcoming off-target effects,all of which are critical for their successful application in clinical settings.In summary,the continuous evolution of precise gene editing technologies,combined with advancements in delivery systems,is driving the field toward new therapeutic applications that can potentially transform the treatment of genetic disorders by targeting their root causes.
基金The authors are very much grateful to Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System(BAURES)Bangladesh Agricultural University,Mymensingh-2202,Bangladesh for the financial support through the research project entitled“Induction of Heat and Drought Tolerance in Wheat through Seed Priming”(Project No.2021/35/BAU)to carry out the research work.
文摘Seed priming is a pre-germinated technique that can enhance seed germination percentage,faster and synchro-nized germination,better seedling growth,and yield under stress conditions.To ascertain the most effective seed priming method that would ensure the potential yield of wheat in Bangladesh,two experiments were carried out from December 2021 to March 2022 at the Department of Agronomy,Bangladesh Agricultural University.Two wheat varieties namely BARI Gom-28 and BWMRI Gom-1 were subjected to a range of priming chemicals in both lab and pot tests.These compounds included the following:control(no priming),hydropriming(distilled water),10000 ppm KNO_(3),15000 ppm KNO_(3),40000 ppm Mannitol,60000 ppm Mannitol,10000 ppm NaCl,20000 ppm NaCl,100 ppm PEG,150 ppm PEG,500 ppm NaOCl,1000 ppm NaOCl,10000 ppm CaCl_(2),20000 ppm CaCl_(2),10000 ppm KCl and 20000 ppm KCl.A complete randomized design(CRD)with three repli-cations was used to set up the experiments.The results showed that BARI Gom-28 and BWMRI Gom-1 responded best to KCl priming in terms of rapid seed germination and strong seedling development.On the other hand,the best priming agents for plant growth and productivity turned out to be CaCl_(2) and KCL.The results of this study support the possibility of using seed priming as a technique to improve wheat plant development and output by raising seed emergence and survival rates.
文摘Mesenchymal stromal/stem cells(MSCs)have garnered significant attention in the field of regenerative medicine due to their remarkable therapeutic potential.MSCs play a pivotal role in maintaining tissue homeostasis and possess diverse functions in tissue repair and recovery in various organs.These cells are charac-terized by easy accessibility,few ethical concerns,and adaptability to in vitro cultures,making them a valuable resource for cell therapy in several clinical conditions.Over the years,it has been shown that the true therapeutic power of MSCs lies not in cell engraftment and replacement but in their ability to produce critical paracrine factors,including cytokines,growth factors,and exosomes(EXOs),which modulate the tissue microenvironment and facilitate repair and regeneration processes.Consequently,MSC-derived products,such as condi-tioned media and EXOs,are now being extensively evaluated for their potential medical applications,offering advantages over the long-term use of whole MSCs.However,the efficacy of MSC-based treatments varies in clinical trials due to both intrinsic differences resulting from the choice of diverse cell sources and non-standardized production methods.To address these concerns and to enhance MSC therapeutic potential,researchers have explored many priming strategies,including exposure to inflammatory molecules,hypoxic conditions,and three-dimensional culture techniques.These approaches have optimized MSC secretion of functional factors,empowering them with enhanced immunomodulatory,angiogenic,and regenerative properties tailored to specific medical conditions.In fact,various priming strategies show promise in the treatment of numerous diseases,from immune-related disorders to acute injuries and cancer.Currently,in order to exploit the full therapeutic potential of MSC therapy,the most important challenge is to optimize the modulation of MSCs to obtain adapted cell therapy for specific clinical disorders.In other words,to unlock the complete potential of MSCs in regenerative medicine,it is crucial to identify the most suitable tissue source and develop in vitro manipulation protocols specific to the type of disease being treated.