The high-quality sequencing of the Brassica rapa‘XiangQingCai’genome and exploration of genome evolution and genes related to volatile aroma

‘Vanilla’(XQC,brassica variety chinensis)is an important vegetable crop in the Brassica family,named for its strong volatile fragrance.In this study,we report the high-quality chromosome-level genome sequence of XQC.The assembled genome length was determined as 466.11 Mb,with an N50 scaffold of 46.20 Mb.A total of 59.50%repetitive sequences were detected in the XQC genome,including 47570 genes.Among all examined Brassicaceae species,XQC had the closest relationship with B.rapa QGC(‘QingGengCai’)and B.rapa Pakchoi.Two whole-genome duplication(WGD)events and one recent whole-genome triplication(WGT)event occurred in the XQC genome in addition to an ancient WGT event.The recent WGT was observed to occur during 21.59-24.40 Mya(after evolution rate corrections).Our findings indicate that XQC experienced gene losses and chromosome rearrangements during the genome evolution of XQC.The results of the integrated genomic and transcriptomic analyses revealed critical genes involved in the terpenoid biosynthesis pathway and terpene synthase(TPS)family genes.In summary,we determined a chromosome-level genome of B.rapa XQC and identified the key candidate genes involved in volatile fragrance synthesis.This work can act as a basis for the comparative and functional genomic analysis and molecular breeding of B.rapa in the future.

影像引导射频消融治疗肺部肿瘤专家共识(2018年版)

1概述肺癌是最常见的恶性肿瘤之一,在世界各地,肺癌均居恶性肿瘤死亡构成比的第一位,其发病率和死亡率仍在不断升高。据世界卫生组织（World Health Organization,WHO）下属的国际癌症研究机构（International Agency for Research on Cancer,IARC）出版的GLOBOCAN 2012估计：全世界肺癌新发病例1 8 2.5万（男性124.2万,女性58.3万）.

Predictive value of serum levels of transforming growth factor beta 1 for the short-term effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy in patients with esophageal cancer

Objective To investigate variation in levels of transforming growth factor beta 1(TGF-β1)before and after radiotherapy in patients with esophageal cancer in order to evaluate the predictive value of TGF-β1 for the effects of radiotherapy Methods A total of 140 patients with esophageal squamous carcinoma undergoing radical radiation therapy in the Department of Oncology from March 2015 to December 2017 were enrolled.The patients were divided into the effective(115 cases)and ineffective(25 cases)groups according to World Health Organization(WHO)criteria for the evaluation of solid tumors(2009 RECIST standard).TGF-β1 levels were measured in all patients by using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).Multiple-factor analysis of the predictive value of the treatment efficacy was performed by Cox regression analysis.Results After radiotherapy,36,79,and 25 cases experienced complete response(CR),partial response(PR),and no response(NR),respectively,with a total effective rate of 82.14%.The TGF-β1 level was significantly lower in the effective group than that in the ineffective group(P<0.05)and covariance analysis revealed significantly reduced TGF-β1 level in esophageal cancer patients following radiotherapy.The multi-factor Cox regression model revealed that the predictive value of TGF-β1 for the effect of radiotherapy was largest,with a hazard ratio[HR]of 1.955(P=0.002),followed by exposure dose,with(HR=1.367;P=0.035).Conclusion Serum TGF-β1 level can serve as a predictor for the short-term effects of radiotherapy in patients with esophageal cancer.

The influence of neoadjuvant chemotherapy on immunity function in elderly patients with the stages of Ⅱ and Ⅲ esophageal cancer

Objective: We aimed to study the influence of neoadjuvant chemotherapy on immunity function in elderly patients with the stages of II and III esophageal cancer. Methods: Thirty-seven elderly patients (age ranged from 60 to 75 years) with the stages of II and III esophageal cancer underwent 2 cycles chemotherapy preoperatively with single-drug regimen (docetaxel, 35 mg/m2 once a week, on days 1, 8 and 15, at interval of 2 weeks for one cycle). Surgery were performed three weeks later. Blood samples were drawn separately on the day of admission, 1 day before operation, 7 day and 1 month after operation, and we conducted the Flow Cytometry to detect the levels of CD3+, CD4+, CD8+,CD4+/CD8+ and NK cells. Results: There were no significant differences in the levels of CD3+, CD4+, CD8+, CD4+/CD8+ and NK cells between before and after chemotherapy (P > 0.05). On day 7 after operation, the levels of CD3+, CD4+, CD4+/CD8+ and NK cells were degraded and CD8+ increased significantly (P < 0.05). One month after operation, the levels of CD3, CD4+, CD4+/CD8 and NK cells were higher than normal, and CD8 was depressed significantly (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Neoadjuvant chemotherapy has no significant impact on cellular immune function in elderly patients with the stages of II and III esophageal cancer, it is an effective and safe treatment.

Relationship between hepatitis B virus infection and hepatic metastasis in non-small cell lung cancer

Objective: The purpose of the study was to explore the relationship between hepatitis B virus(HBV) infection and hepatic metastasis in non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC). Methods: Four hundred and eighty cases of NSCLC were retrospectively analyzed from January 2003 to January 2010, and the prevalence of hepatic metastasis of NSCLC in patients with and without hepatitis B virus infection were compared. Results: In the HBV carriers' group, the prevalence of synchronous hepatic metastasis and metachronous hepatic metastasis were 13.2% and 5.9%, respectively. Meanwhile in the non-HBV group, those were 21.6% and 9.5% respectively. A significant difference between the two groups was found(P < 0.05). Conclusion: The prevalence of synchronous hepatic metastasis and metachronous hepatic metastasis in non-small cell lung cancer with HBV infection are lower than those in non-HBV infection group. Hepatic metastasis is infrequent in HBV infected cases of NSCLC.

Laser-induced inverted patterning of nanocrystals embedded glass for micro-light-emitting diodes

High resolution and full-color light-emitting diodes require precise and efficient patterning of light-emitting structures containing quantum dots or nanocrystals.We report light-induced inverted patterning of nanocrystals in glasses for micro-light-emitting diodes.Ultrafast laser pulse induces structural destruction and amorphization of nanocrystals in glasses,forming inverted luminescent patterns.High-throughput patterning of micrometer-scale,thermally stable,and highly photoluminescent structures in nanocrystals embedded glass is realized.This patterning method provides a novel way to fabricate high-performance and ultrahigh-resolution color conversion layers for micrometer-scale light-emitting diodes.

Ag/PMMA hollow waveguide for solar energy transmission

This paper describes an elaborate study on obtaining Ag/PMMA(polymethyl methacrylate)leaky hollow waveguide which has a large aperture and low loss in transmitting solar energy.Through analyses and comparison,a quartz capillary with the inner diameter of 2 mm was chosen as hollow waveguide.We used the xenon light source,which has the similar spectrum as the sunlight to test and analyze the performance of the Ag/PMMA leakage hollow waveguide.The results are consistent with the transmitted theory of the dielectric/metal leaky type well.Meanwhile,the Ag/PMMA leaky-type hollow waveguide in this work had good qualities.Therefore,it will be a satisfactory medium for solar energy transmission.