种子休眠与萌发的关键调控因子DOG1的研究进展

DOG1(Delay of germination 1)蛋白是种子休眠的一种主要调控因子,可与ABA协同作用来延迟种子萌发。核心脱落酸(ABA)信号转导途径和DOG1途径在蛋白磷酸酶2C(PP2C)中汇聚。DOG1调控种子休眠需要PP2C,并通过与ABA过敏感萌发(AHG1/AHG3)结合来增强ABA的信号转导。DOG1抑制AHG1的作用来增加ABA的敏感性和诱导种子休眠。近年来,DOG1对种子休眠与萌发的调控研究取得了显著进展。本文对该领域的研究成果进行了综述,主要包括:DOG1对种子成熟、休眠与萌发的作用,DOG1表达的转录调控机制以及DOG1对种子休眠与萌发的调控及作用机制,最后提出了在本领域需要进一步研究的科学问题。

三阴性乳腺癌患者CD117、DOG1表达水平与临床病理特征及预后的相关性

目的 探究CD117、DOG1表达水平与三阴性乳腺癌(triple-negative breast cancer, TNBC)患者临床病理特征及预后的相关性。方法 回顾性纳入2000—2011年北京协和医院的TNBC患者。取其肿瘤组织芯片,采用免疫组化法检测肿瘤细胞中CD117、DOG1表达情况,分析二者与患者年龄、肿瘤直径、美国癌症联合委员会(American Joint Committee on Cancer, AJCC)分期、组织学分级、P53、Ki-67增殖指数等临床病理特征的关系,及其对患者生存期的影响。结果共入选符合纳入与排除标准的TNBC患者185例,其中CD117阳性24例(12.97%),DOG1阳性22例(11.89%),二者共表达率为1.62%。相较于肿瘤细胞CD117阴性患者,CD117阳性患者中高Ki-67增殖指数(87.50%比67.70%,P=0.048)、基底样TNBC(95.83%比74.53%,P=0.020)、P53弥漫强阳(33.33%比13.66%,P=0.032)的比例均更高。相较于DOG1阴性患者,DOG1阳性患者中肿瘤直径≤2 cm(22.73%比45.40%,P=0.026)、基底样TNBC(54.55%比80.37%,P=0.015)的比例均更低。中位随访时间71个月(范围:2~170个月),失访4例(2.16%),复发或远处转移66例(35.68%),死亡34例(18.38%)。生存分析显示,AJCC分期(HR=7.624,95%CI:2.187~26.576,P=0.001)及CD117阳性伴P53弥漫强阳(HR=3.942,95%CI:1.366~11.379,P=0.011)与TNBC患者总生存期呈负相关。结论 CD117阳性、DOG1阴性与基底样TNBC具有一定相关性,且CD117阳性伴P53弥漫强阳者总生存期更短,死亡风险增高。

Are dogs not susceptible to retroviral infections?

Retroviruses have been proven to cause infections and diseases in a series of mammalian hosts but not in dogs.Then,this letter discussed the dog susceptibility to retrovirus infection,encompassing arguments to understand why dogs may have not been infected by retroviruses thus far.The potential resistance of retrovirus in dogs enables this provocative short communication to discuss this question,looking at some evolutive aspects.The lineage of canids has shown,throughout its evolutionary history,a smaller accumulation of retroviruses in canid genomes,classifed as endogenous retroviruses.In this context,the genomes of canids seem to ofer obstacles,which have been evolutionarily conserved,in the face of retroviral infection.

Clinical features of chronic kidney disease in dogs with the serological presence of Leptospira spp.,Ehrlichia canis,and Anaplasma phagocytophilum

Chronic kidney disease is commonly diagnosed in dogs,and clinical signs may be aggravated when infected agents are involved.In this case report,33 dogs with chronic kidney disease were clinically evaluated and serologically tested for Leptospira spp.,Ehrlichia canis,and Anaplasma phagocytophilum.The seroprevalence for Leptospira spp.was 39.4%.The most frequent serovars found were Pyrogenes,Canicola,Bratislava and Australis,with serological titers between 1:100 to 1:800.Clinical signs included fever,depression,decreased body condition,vomiting and hema‑turia.Signifcant laboratory fndings were anemia,leukocytosis,thrombocytopenia,increased liver enzymes,urea and creatinine,hyperbilirubinemia and hyperphosphatemia.All leptospira seronegative dogs were positive for one or both monitored homoparasites(i.e.,E.canis and A.phagocytophilum);only three leptospira seropositive dogs were positive for one or both hemoparasites.Findings also suggest that endemic hemoparasites of dogs should be moni‑tored in dogs with a kidney condition for a better clinical picture of the patients and therapeutic approach.

Efficacy of 1% Permethrin and 2% Permethrin Combined with 1% Piperonyl Butoxide against Rhipicephalus sanguineus Ticks in Naturally Infested Dogs

The aim of the present study was to compare the ixodicide efficacy of 1% permethrin applied as a shampoo-bath in single treatment and a combined formulation of 2% permethrin + 1% piperonyl butoxide applied as powder in a single treatment against Rhipicephalus sanguineus ticks, in naturally infested dogs. Eighteen adult cross-mixed dogs, harboring to at least 20 ticks/animal, were selected on pre-treatment live tick counts. On day 0, the dogs were then divided in 3 groups of 6 animals each, for treatment: Group 1 (G1) received 1% permethrin applied as shampoo-bath (approximately 10 ml/kg bw), according to label instructions. G2 was treated with 2% permethrin + 1% piperonyl butoxide applied as powder, and rubbed as massage on the body, as recommended by the producer. G3 served as a non-treated control. After the treatment, the dogs were checked out for live ticks counting on days 0, 1, 7, and 14. The ixodicide efficacy was assessed based on the percentage reductions of ticks on the days analyzed post-treatment, with respect to the untreated control. Results showed that permethrin alone removed ticks on 81%, 93.1% and 89.6% for days 1, 7 and 14, respectively. The combined formulation of 2% permethrin + 1% piperonyl butoxide exerted a better efficacy of 98.8, 97.7 and 97.0%, respectively. It is concluded that this combined formulation was highly effective at rapidly repelling and killing Riphicephalus sanguineus ticks on naturally infected dogs, showing a significant effect on days 1, 7 and 14 after tick exposure. The sustained high and quick level of efficacy of this combination may well interfere with the transmission of Riphicephalus sanguineus ticks. It is concluded that the sustained high level of efficacy of the permethrin + piperonyl butoxide combination may well exert an additive effect and could interfere with the transmission of Riphicephalus sanguineus ticks.

Molecular characterization of canine parvovirus type 2(CPV2)reveals a high prevalence of the CPV2c genotype among dogs sufering from diarrhea

Canine parvovirus 2(CPV-2)is a highly contagious virus in dogs that typically causes hemorrhagic enteritis and a high mortality rate in unvaccinated puppies.The genetic variability and antigenic diversity of CPV-2 hinder its efective prevention of infection by vaccination.To investigate the epidemiology and genetic characteristics of CPV-2 in China,rectal swabs from afected dogs were collected from diferent animal clinics in Kunshan from 2022 to 2023.Preliminary detection and capsid gene sequencing of CPV-2 were performed using previously described primers and protocols.The overall detection rate for CPV-2 was 16.5%(33/200).A signifcant association was found between the CPV-2-positivity and clinical signs,age,breed and vaccination status.Sequence analysis revealed the presence of CPV-2c genotypes in all positive samples,which were genetically similar to other Asian CPV-2c strains.Notably,four key mutations(A5G,F267Y,Y324I and Q370R)were detected in all isolates,and one novel mutation(I447M)was detected in three CPV-2 isolates.These mutations in the CPV-2 strains could impact vaccine efcacy and the efectiveness of the virus immune evasion.Surprisingly,no recombination events were observed between the identifed CPV-2c strains and reference strains from China.Our data revealed that amino acid residues 324,426 and 440 of VP2 may under strong selection pressure.This pattern of genetic variation in the CPV-2 lineage warrants continuous laboratory-based surveillance programs in other parts of China to better understand the pattern of seasonal distribution and association between emerging genotypes and the intensity of disease severity.

Isolation of a feline-derived feline panleukopenia virus with an A300P substitution in the VP2 protein and confrmation of its pathogenicity in dogs

Feline panleukopenia virus(FPV)is a single-stranded DNA virus that can infect cats and cause feline panleukopenia,which is a highly contagious and fatal disease in felines.The sequence of FPV is highly variable,and mutations in the amino acids of its capsid protein play crucial roles in altering viral virulence,immunogenicity,host selection,and other abilities.In this study,the epidemiology of FPV was studied using 746 gastrointestinal swab samples derived from cats that presented gastrointestinal symptoms specifcally,diarrhea or vomiting during the period spanning from 2018 to 2022.The overall prevalence of FPV-positive patients among these samples was determined to be 45.4%.Capsid(virion)protein 2(VP2)gene of each FPV-positive sample was sequenced and amplifed,yielding 65 VP2 sequences.Among them,six VP2 gene sequences were detected in the majority of the samples test positive for FPV,and these positive samples originated from a diverse range of geographical locations.These isolates were named FPV-6,FPV-10,FPV-15,FPV-251,FPV-271 and FPV-S2.Additionally,the substitution of Ala300Pro(A300P)in VP2 was detected for the frst time in feline-derived FPV(FPV-251).FPV-251 isolate,with this substitution in VP2 protein,exhibited stable proliferative capacity in Madin-Darby canine kidney(MDCK)cells and A72 cells.FPV-271 was selected as the FPV control isolate due to its single amino acid diference from VP2 protein of FPV-251 at position 300(FPV-271 has alanine,while FPV-251 has proline).After oral infection,both FPV-251 and FPV-271 isolates caused feline panleukopenia,which is characterized by clinical signs of enterocolitis.However,FPV-251 can infect dogs through the oral route and cause gastrointestinal(GI)symptoms with lesions in the intestine and mesenteric lymph nodes(MLNs)of infected dogs.This is the frst report on the presence of an A300P substitution in VP2 protein of feline-derived FPV.Additionally,FPV isolate with a substitution of A300P at VP2 protein demonstrated efcient replication capabilities in canine cell lines and the ability to infect dogs.

Isolation in the Ruins: Post-Apocalyptic Loneliness in Peter Heller’s The Dog Stars

Peter Heller’s The Dog Stars is a fascinating meditation of post-apocalyptic loneliness.Set in a dismal world devastated by a devastating virus,the story centers on the protagonist Hig’s experience and response as he navigates a terrain devoid of human connection and meaning.This paper investigates the complexities of loneliness,focusing on Hig’s response to the loss of his wife and dog.Furthermore,it delves into the transformational power of companionship,including Hig’s link with his dog Jasper and his ultimate connection with Cima and her father.The fragmented narrative style of the novel mirrors Hig’s internal struggle,offering a raw and intimate portrayal of his journey towards reconnection and hope.Through the novel,Heller offers his profound thinking on the significance of connection in overcoming even post-apocalyptic loneliness.

Dangerous delicacies for dogs

Activity 1.Think about the following questions and write down your answers before reading the text.1.Do you know some foods are toxic to dogs?2.What foods do you avoid giving your dog?

Hybrid Prairie Dog and Beluga Whale Optimization Algorithm for Multi-Objective Load Balanced-Task Scheduling in Cloud Computing Environments

The cloud computing technology is utilized for achieving resource utilization of remotebased virtual computer to facilitate the consumers with rapid and accurate massive data services.It utilizes on-demand resource provisioning,but the necessitated constraints of rapid turnaround time,minimal execution cost,high rate of resource utilization and limited makespan transforms the Load Balancing(LB)process-based Task Scheduling(TS)problem into an NP-hard optimization issue.In this paper,Hybrid Prairie Dog and Beluga Whale Optimization Algorithm(HPDBWOA)is propounded for precise mapping of tasks to virtual machines with the due objective of addressing the dynamic nature of cloud environment.This capability of HPDBWOA helps in decreasing the SLA violations and Makespan with optimal resource management.It is modelled as a scheduling strategy which utilizes the merits of PDOA and BWOA for attaining reactive decisions making with respect to the process of assigning the tasks to virtual resources by considering their priorities into account.It addresses the problem of pre-convergence with wellbalanced exploration and exploitation to attain necessitated Quality of Service(QoS)for minimizing the waiting time incurred during TS process.It further balanced exploration and exploitation rates for reducing the makespan during the task allocation with complete awareness of VM state.The results of the proposed HPDBWOA confirmed minimized energy utilization of 32.18% and reduced cost of 28.94% better than approaches used for investigation.The statistical investigation of the proposed HPDBWOA conducted using ANOVA confirmed its efficacy over the benchmarked systems in terms of throughput,system,and response time.

狂犬病毒GSQY-Dog-China-2013株全基因组序列测定和遗传进化分析

为了全面分析我国狂犬病病毒遗传进化情况,本试验使用反转录PCR(RT-PCR)方法将狂犬病病毒GSQY-Dog-China-2013分为10个片段进行扩增,回收目的片段并与pMD20-T simple载体连接,转化JM109感受态细胞,挑取阳性克隆进行测序;使用DNASTAR软件中的Edit Seq通过拼接相邻片段之间的重叠序列获得GSQY-Dog-China-2013全基因组序列,构建系统进化树进行遗传进化分析。结果显示,GSQY-Dog-China-2013全长11924核苷酸(nt),包含5个开放阅读框,分别编码核蛋白(N)、磷蛋白(P)、基质蛋白(M)、糖蛋白(G)和转录大蛋白(L);基于全基因组序列的进化树分析显示,GSQY-Dog-China-2013株和国内分离株形成一个分支,在国内分离株中与SXYL15株和SXBJ15株形成一个分支,亲缘关系最接近,提示GSQY-Dog-China-2013可能源自我国陕西省。本试验系甘肃省首次报道狂犬病病毒全基因组序列,进一步丰富了我国狂犬病病毒遗传进化数据,为狂犬病全面防治以及疫苗研发提供了数据支持。

Correlation between Ancestral Temple Worship Sacrifice Culture and Clan Etiquettes in Traditional Settlements of Jiangxi Province

To explore the correlation between ancestor temple sacrifice culture and clan etiquettes in traditional settlements of Jiangxi Province, this paper analyzed origination and development of ancestor temple, focused on the patriarchal thought that respects ancestors and unifies the clan, the relationship between clan power and political power, sacrifice and patriarchy. The research found that the plain clan etiquettes were significant for unifying the clansmen, inheriting historical context, and stabilizing primarylevel organizations in rural areas.

Tianheng Sea Sacrifice Festival： The Chinese-Style Carnival

The Sea Sacrifice Festival in Tianheng town, Qingdao, China starts from Ming dynasty and enjoys a history ofmore than 500 years. As the largest and most famous festival of offering sacrifice to the sea in China, it developsfrom the traditional ritual performed by fishermen, who intended to pray for blessing and safety from the God ofthe Sea into a huge carnival attending by thousands of people to express their aspiration for a wonderful life andbright future. This day, the sea sacrifice festival has the new social values and cultural connotations due to thechange of life style, the rise of intangible cultural heritage protection activities, and the integration of many otherculture elements, such as Yanko, drum, and Peking opera performance.

Jewish Sources for Iconography of the Akedah/Sacrifice of Isaac in Art of Late Antiquity

The earliest known image of the binding of Isaac,known as the Akedah,is on a Torah shrine in a synagogue in Dura Europos,Syria dating before 244(fig.1).It shows a fully developed iconography of a young Isaac on the altar with the burning wood,the ram by the tree,Abraham holding the knife,and the hand of God issuing from a cloud.Though the visual narrative is largely based on the account of the Akedah in Genesis 22,it also relies on details found in other Jewish literary sources that include the Talmud,Targum Onkelos,Targum Pseudo-Jonathan,commentary on Genesis by Rashi,Midrash account of Pirkei De Rabbi Eliezer,and Genesis Rabbah.This paper will present unexplored Jewish sources for the iconography of the Akedah/Sacrifice of Isaac in art of Late Antiquity.

种子休眠与萌发调控的研究进展

休眠使植物种子能够为萌发安排时间,直到环境条件变得有利于幼苗的存活与生长。种子的休眠特性具有重要的生态适应性意义和显著的农业价值。植物激素脱落酸(ABA)和赤霉素(GA)是种子休眠与萌发的关键因素,处于休眠状态的成熟种子含有高水平的ABA和低水平的GA;ABA诱导和维持种子休眠,而GA拮抗ABA的作用和促进种子萌发。萌发延迟-1 (DOG1)是种子休眠的主要调控因子,与ABA协同作用延迟萌发。DOG1通过与PP2C ABA过敏感萌发(AHG1/AHG3)结合以增强ABA的信号转导,以及抑制AHG1的作用以增加ABA的敏感性和强加种子休眠。印记基因在受精前后受到表观遗传机制的调控,与种子休眠的建立与释放密切相关。近年来,种子休眠的调控研究取得了显著的进展。本文综述了植物激素ABA和GA对种子休眠与萌发的控制, DOG1调控种子休眠的作用机制,以及种子休眠与萌发的表观遗传调控,并提出了在本领域需要进一步研究的科学问题,以期为深入理解种子休眠与萌发的分子机制、抗穗萌发育种以及促进休眠种子的萌发提供参考。

Amino acid nutrition and metabolism in domestic cats and dogs

Domestic cats and dogs are carnivores that have evolved differentially in the nutrition and metabolism of amino acids.This article highlights both proteinogenic and nonproteinogenic amino acids.Dogs inadequately synthesize citrulline(the precursor of arginine)from glutamine,glutamate,and proline in the small intestine.Although most breeds of dogs have potential for adequately converting cysteine into taurine in the liver,a small proportion(1.3%-2.5%)of the Newfoundland dogs fed commercially available balanced diets exhibit a deficiency of taurine possibly due to gene mutations.Certain breeds of dogs(e.g.,golden retrievers)are more prone to taurine deficiency possibly due to lower hepatic activities of cysteine dioxygenase and cysteine sulfinate decarboxylase.De novo synthesis of arginine and taurine is very limited in cats.Thus,concentrations of both taurine and arginine in feline milk are the greatest among domestic mammals.Compared with dogs,cats have greater endogenous nitrogen losses and higher dietary requirements for many amino acids(e.g.,arginine,taurine,cysteine,and tyrosine),and are less sensitive to amino acid imbalances and antagonisms.Throughout adulthood,cats and dogs may lose 34%and 21%of their lean body mass,respectively.Adequate intakes of high-quality protein(i.e.,32%and 40%animal protein in diets of aging dogs and cats,respectively;dry matter basis)are recommended to alleviate aging-associated reductions in the mass and function of skeletal muscles and bones.Pet-food grade animal-sourced foodstuffs are excellent sources of both proteinogenic amino acids and taurine for cats and dogs,and can help to optimize their growth,development,and health.

Sacrifice（祭祀）

今年五月份的E3展览会，Interplay公司邀请了一些游戏业界和媒体人士在密室内展示了Sacrifice的演示片段，当时所有被邀请的人对这个游戏华丽的图象和独特的游戏方式感到惊讶。