RNA干扰是由双链小RNA介导的基因沉默现象,已成为一个被广泛应用的反向遗传学研究技术。为了让学生更好地理解该技术,本实验教学让学生自己选择靶基因,设计小干扰RNA和引物,然后检测小干扰RNA介导的基因沉默效果。以2018年第五组为例,...RNA干扰是由双链小RNA介导的基因沉默现象,已成为一个被广泛应用的反向遗传学研究技术。为了让学生更好地理解该技术,本实验教学让学生自己选择靶基因,设计小干扰RNA和引物,然后检测小干扰RNA介导的基因沉默效果。以2018年第五组为例,该组挑选了小鼠长链脂酰辅酶A合成酶1(acyl-CoAsynthetase long-chain family member 1,Acsl1)为靶基因,设计了两对特异性靶向Acsl1 mRNA的小干扰RNA,通过电穿孔的方式将其转染到3T3-L1中,然后提取细胞总RNA和合成cDNA,最后用相对定量PCR检测mRNA的表达量。结果显示两对小干扰RNA都有60%以上的沉默效果。近3年内,大约83%的学生都能独立完成所有实验并最终成功筛选到至少一对有效的小干扰RNA。该教学实践增强了学生对RNA干扰原理和实验的理解,锻炼了学生的实验与科研能力。展开更多
The widespread utilization of fossil fuels has caused an associated increase in CO_(2) emissions over the past few decades,which has resulted in global warming and ocean acidification.CO hydrogenation(Fischer‐Tropsch...The widespread utilization of fossil fuels has caused an associated increase in CO_(2) emissions over the past few decades,which has resulted in global warming and ocean acidification.CO hydrogenation(Fischer‐Tropsch synthesis,FTS)is considered a significant route for the production of liquid fuels and chemicals from nonpetroleum sources to meet worldwide demand.Conversion of CO_(2) with renewable H_(2) into valuable hydrocarbons is beneficial for reducing dependence on fossil fuels and mitigating the negative effects of high CO_(2) concentrations in the atmosphere.Iron‐based catalysts exhibit superior catalytic performance in both FTS and CO_(2) hydrogenation to value‐added hydrocarbons.The abundance and low cost of iron‐based catalysts also promote their wide application in CO_(x) hydrogenation.This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the significant developments in the application of iron‐based catalysts in these two fields.The active phases,promoter effect,and support of iron‐based catalysts are discussed in the present paper.Based on understanding of these three essential aspects,we also cover recent advances in the design and preparation of novel iron‐based catalysts for FTS and CO_(2) hydrogenation.Current challenges and future catalytic applications are also outlined.展开更多
文摘RNA干扰是由双链小RNA介导的基因沉默现象,已成为一个被广泛应用的反向遗传学研究技术。为了让学生更好地理解该技术,本实验教学让学生自己选择靶基因,设计小干扰RNA和引物,然后检测小干扰RNA介导的基因沉默效果。以2018年第五组为例,该组挑选了小鼠长链脂酰辅酶A合成酶1(acyl-CoAsynthetase long-chain family member 1,Acsl1)为靶基因,设计了两对特异性靶向Acsl1 mRNA的小干扰RNA,通过电穿孔的方式将其转染到3T3-L1中,然后提取细胞总RNA和合成cDNA,最后用相对定量PCR检测mRNA的表达量。结果显示两对小干扰RNA都有60%以上的沉默效果。近3年内,大约83%的学生都能独立完成所有实验并最终成功筛选到至少一对有效的小干扰RNA。该教学实践增强了学生对RNA干扰原理和实验的理解,锻炼了学生的实验与科研能力。
文摘The widespread utilization of fossil fuels has caused an associated increase in CO_(2) emissions over the past few decades,which has resulted in global warming and ocean acidification.CO hydrogenation(Fischer‐Tropsch synthesis,FTS)is considered a significant route for the production of liquid fuels and chemicals from nonpetroleum sources to meet worldwide demand.Conversion of CO_(2) with renewable H_(2) into valuable hydrocarbons is beneficial for reducing dependence on fossil fuels and mitigating the negative effects of high CO_(2) concentrations in the atmosphere.Iron‐based catalysts exhibit superior catalytic performance in both FTS and CO_(2) hydrogenation to value‐added hydrocarbons.The abundance and low cost of iron‐based catalysts also promote their wide application in CO_(x) hydrogenation.This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the significant developments in the application of iron‐based catalysts in these two fields.The active phases,promoter effect,and support of iron‐based catalysts are discussed in the present paper.Based on understanding of these three essential aspects,we also cover recent advances in the design and preparation of novel iron‐based catalysts for FTS and CO_(2) hydrogenation.Current challenges and future catalytic applications are also outlined.
