Background: Self-immunization in systemic lupus is driven by defective in apoptosis. Fas, is an apoptosis-promoting cell surface receptor. The present study evaluate the possible association between APO-1/FAS Promoter...Background: Self-immunization in systemic lupus is driven by defective in apoptosis. Fas, is an apoptosis-promoting cell surface receptor. The present study evaluate the possible association between APO-1/FAS Promoter (-670A/G) Polymorphism and sFAS level with susceptibility to lupus nephritis in SLE patients. Design and Methods: This study was performed on 88 female patients with SLE (mean age, 39.82 ± 10.16 years). 82 patients with lupus nephritis (mean age, 42.50 ± 6.65 years). 150 age and sex-matched person served as controls. All participants were genotyped for the APO-1/FAS Promoter (-670A/G) Polymorphism, manifestations and serum sFAS were correlated with the genotypes. Results: Serum sFAS was significantly higher in patients with -670 AA genotype compared to others. (-670A/G) AA genotype frequencies were significantly higher in the lupus nephritis and SLE patients groups compared with the controls and were associated with increased risk for lupus nephritis and SLE development (odds ratio, 4.08 and 1.91 respectively). Conclusions: The APO-1/FAS Promoter (-670A/G) A allele can be used as a genetic marker for lupus nephritis susceptibility in SLE and was associated with high sFAS level.展开更多
This study investigated the molecular markers of DS-1-47,a component of an implantation-promoting traditional Chinese medicine consisting of Astragalus mongholicus,Atractylodes macrocephala,Scutellaria baicalensis and...This study investigated the molecular markers of DS-1-47,a component of an implantation-promoting traditional Chinese medicine consisting of Astragalus mongholicus,Atractylodes macrocephala,Scutellaria baicalensis and Dipsacales,in an attempt to clarify the molecular mechanism and action targets of DS-1-47.Controlled ovarian stimulation（COS） method was used to establish the implantation dysfunction models of mice.Animals were divided into normal pregnant group,COS model group and DS-1-47 group.Laser capture microdissection-double dimensional electrophoresis-mass spectrum（LCM-DE-MS） was used to analyze the uterine protein molecules that were possibly involved in the promotion of implantation.Twenty-three proteins in DS-1-47 group were significantly changed as compared to those in COS model group,with 7 proteins down-regulated and 16 proteins up-regulated.Except for some constituent proteins,the down-regulated proteins included collagen α-1（Ⅵ） chain,keratin 7,keratin 14,myosin regulatory light chain 12 B,myosin light polypeptide 9,heat shock protein β-7,and C-U-editing enzyme APOBEC-2;the up-regulated proteins included apolipoprotein A-I,calcium regulated protein-3,proliferating cell nuclear antigen,L-xylulose reductase,and calcium binding protein.These 23 proteins that were regulated by DS-1-47 represented a broad diversity of molecule functions.The down-regulated proteins were associated with stress and immune response,and those up-regulated proteins were related to proliferation.It was suggested that these proteins were important in regulating the uterine environment for the blastocyst implantation.By identification of DS-1-47 markers,proteomic analysis coupled with functional assays is demonstrated to be a promising approach to better understand the molecular mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine.展开更多
This study aims to identify and characterize species of Lasiodiplodia associated with stem-end rot of papaya in six different populations in the Northeast of Brazil.Fungal identifications were made using a combination...This study aims to identify and characterize species of Lasiodiplodia associated with stem-end rot of papaya in six different populations in the Northeast of Brazil.Fungal identifications were made using a combination of morphology together with a phylogenetic analysis based on partial translation elongation factor 1-αsequence(EF-1α)and internal transcribed spacers(ITS).Five species of Lasiodiplodia were identified:Lasiodiplodia brasiliense sp.nov.,L.hormozganensis,L.marypalme sp.nov.,L.pseudotheobromae and L.theobromae.Only L.theobromae had previously been reported in papaya,while all the other species are reported for the first time in association with this host in Brazil and worldwide.Lasiodiplodia theobromae was the most prevalent species.All species of Lasiodiplodia were pathogenic on papaya fruit,with L.hormozganensis being the most virulent.展开更多
The restriction of immunoglobulin(Ig)expression to B lymphocytes is well established.However,several reports have confirmed that the Ig gene can be expressed in many non-B cancer cells and/or some normal cells.Our aim...The restriction of immunoglobulin(Ig)expression to B lymphocytes is well established.However,several reports have confirmed that the Ig gene can be expressed in many non-B cancer cells and/or some normal cells.Our aim is to determine whether the Ig gene promoter can be activated in non-B cancer cells and to identify the regulatory mechanism for Ig gene expression.Our results show that the Ig promoter of VH4-59 was activated in several non-B cancer cell lines.Moreover,two novel positive regulatory elements,an enhancer-like element at 2800 to 2610 bp and a copromoter-like element at 2610 to 2300 bp,were identified in two epithelial cancer cell lines,HeLa S3 and HT-29.The octamer element(59-ATGCAAAT-39)located in the Ig promoter,a crucial element for B-cell-derived Ig gene transcription,was also very important for non-B-cell-derived Ig gene transcription.More importantly,we confirmed that octamer-related protein-1(Oct-1),but not Oct-2,was a crucial transcriptional factor for Ig gene transcription due to its ability to bind to the octamer element of the Ig promoter in epithelial cancer cells.These results suggested the presence of a distinct regulatory mechanism for Ig gene expression in non-B cancer cells.展开更多
Mango(Mangifera indica)is a major tropical fruit species cultivated in Brazil.The objective of this study was to identify species of Lasiodiplodia associated with dieback and stem-end rot of mango in the semi-arid reg...Mango(Mangifera indica)is a major tropical fruit species cultivated in Brazil.The objective of this study was to identify species of Lasiodiplodia associated with dieback and stem-end rot of mango in the semi-arid region of Northeastern Brazil,and compare the species in relation to mycelial growth,pathogenicity and virulence.A total of 120 isolates of Lasiodiplodia were used and identifications were made using a combination of morphology and phylogenetic analysis based on partial translation elongation factor 1-αsequence(EF1-α)and internal transcribed spacers(ITS).The following species were identified:Lasiodiplodia crassispora,L.egyptiacae,L.hormozganensis,L.iraniensis,L.pseudotheobromae,L.theobromae and Lasiodiplodia sp..Lasiodiplodia theobromae was the most frequently isolated species,which represented 41%of all the isolates.Only this species had been previously reported on mango in Brazil,while the other species represent the first report associated with mango tree diseases in this country.Lasiodiplodia crassispora is reported for the first time associated with mango diseases worldwide.There were significant differences in mycelial growth rates among the Lasiodiplodia species and also in the optimum temperature for growth.All species of Lasiodiplodia were pathogenic on mango fruit.There were significant differences in virulence among the species,wherein L.hormozganensis and Lasiodiplodia sp.were the most virulent,while the least virulent were L.iraniensis,L.pseudotheobromae,L.crassispora and L.egyptiacae.展开更多
文摘Background: Self-immunization in systemic lupus is driven by defective in apoptosis. Fas, is an apoptosis-promoting cell surface receptor. The present study evaluate the possible association between APO-1/FAS Promoter (-670A/G) Polymorphism and sFAS level with susceptibility to lupus nephritis in SLE patients. Design and Methods: This study was performed on 88 female patients with SLE (mean age, 39.82 ± 10.16 years). 82 patients with lupus nephritis (mean age, 42.50 ± 6.65 years). 150 age and sex-matched person served as controls. All participants were genotyped for the APO-1/FAS Promoter (-670A/G) Polymorphism, manifestations and serum sFAS were correlated with the genotypes. Results: Serum sFAS was significantly higher in patients with -670 AA genotype compared to others. (-670A/G) AA genotype frequencies were significantly higher in the lupus nephritis and SLE patients groups compared with the controls and were associated with increased risk for lupus nephritis and SLE development (odds ratio, 4.08 and 1.91 respectively). Conclusions: The APO-1/FAS Promoter (-670A/G) A allele can be used as a genetic marker for lupus nephritis susceptibility in SLE and was associated with high sFAS level.
基金supported by a grant from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No 81373873)
文摘This study investigated the molecular markers of DS-1-47,a component of an implantation-promoting traditional Chinese medicine consisting of Astragalus mongholicus,Atractylodes macrocephala,Scutellaria baicalensis and Dipsacales,in an attempt to clarify the molecular mechanism and action targets of DS-1-47.Controlled ovarian stimulation（COS） method was used to establish the implantation dysfunction models of mice.Animals were divided into normal pregnant group,COS model group and DS-1-47 group.Laser capture microdissection-double dimensional electrophoresis-mass spectrum（LCM-DE-MS） was used to analyze the uterine protein molecules that were possibly involved in the promotion of implantation.Twenty-three proteins in DS-1-47 group were significantly changed as compared to those in COS model group,with 7 proteins down-regulated and 16 proteins up-regulated.Except for some constituent proteins,the down-regulated proteins included collagen α-1（Ⅵ） chain,keratin 7,keratin 14,myosin regulatory light chain 12 B,myosin light polypeptide 9,heat shock protein β-7,and C-U-editing enzyme APOBEC-2;the up-regulated proteins included apolipoprotein A-I,calcium regulated protein-3,proliferating cell nuclear antigen,L-xylulose reductase,and calcium binding protein.These 23 proteins that were regulated by DS-1-47 represented a broad diversity of molecule functions.The down-regulated proteins were associated with stress and immune response,and those up-regulated proteins were related to proliferation.It was suggested that these proteins were important in regulating the uterine environment for the blastocyst implantation.By identification of DS-1-47 markers,proteomic analysis coupled with functional assays is demonstrated to be a promising approach to better understand the molecular mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine.
基金financed by Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico(CNPq 149920/2012-1)the CNPq research fellowshipFundacao para a Ciencia e a Tecnologia(Portugal)for financial support through grant PEst-OE/BIA/UI0457/2011。
文摘This study aims to identify and characterize species of Lasiodiplodia associated with stem-end rot of papaya in six different populations in the Northeast of Brazil.Fungal identifications were made using a combination of morphology together with a phylogenetic analysis based on partial translation elongation factor 1-αsequence(EF-1α)and internal transcribed spacers(ITS).Five species of Lasiodiplodia were identified:Lasiodiplodia brasiliense sp.nov.,L.hormozganensis,L.marypalme sp.nov.,L.pseudotheobromae and L.theobromae.Only L.theobromae had previously been reported in papaya,while all the other species are reported for the first time in association with this host in Brazil and worldwide.Lasiodiplodia theobromae was the most prevalent species.All species of Lasiodiplodia were pathogenic on papaya fruit,with L.hormozganensis being the most virulent.
基金supported by Fundamental Research Grants 30572094 and 30772470 from the Natural Sciences Foundation,China.We thank Dr Dalong Ma and Dr Mingxu Xu(Peking University Center for Human Disease Genomics)for their comments and suggestions.This manuscript was proofread by an English-speaking professional with a science background at Elixigen Corporation.
文摘The restriction of immunoglobulin(Ig)expression to B lymphocytes is well established.However,several reports have confirmed that the Ig gene can be expressed in many non-B cancer cells and/or some normal cells.Our aim is to determine whether the Ig gene promoter can be activated in non-B cancer cells and to identify the regulatory mechanism for Ig gene expression.Our results show that the Ig promoter of VH4-59 was activated in several non-B cancer cell lines.Moreover,two novel positive regulatory elements,an enhancer-like element at 2800 to 2610 bp and a copromoter-like element at 2610 to 2300 bp,were identified in two epithelial cancer cell lines,HeLa S3 and HT-29.The octamer element(59-ATGCAAAT-39)located in the Ig promoter,a crucial element for B-cell-derived Ig gene transcription,was also very important for non-B-cell-derived Ig gene transcription.More importantly,we confirmed that octamer-related protein-1(Oct-1),but not Oct-2,was a crucial transcriptional factor for Ig gene transcription due to its ability to bind to the octamer element of the Ig promoter in epithelial cancer cells.These results suggested the presence of a distinct regulatory mechanism for Ig gene expression in non-B cancer cells.
基金financed by Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico(CNPq 141275/2009-0)Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior(CAPES/BEX 0245/12-7).M.P.S.Câmara,Marcos A.Morais Junior and S.J.Michereff also acknowledge the CNPq research fellowshipJ.L.Phillips thanks Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia(Portugal)for financial support through grant PEst-OE/BIA/UI0457/2011。
文摘Mango(Mangifera indica)is a major tropical fruit species cultivated in Brazil.The objective of this study was to identify species of Lasiodiplodia associated with dieback and stem-end rot of mango in the semi-arid region of Northeastern Brazil,and compare the species in relation to mycelial growth,pathogenicity and virulence.A total of 120 isolates of Lasiodiplodia were used and identifications were made using a combination of morphology and phylogenetic analysis based on partial translation elongation factor 1-αsequence(EF1-α)and internal transcribed spacers(ITS).The following species were identified:Lasiodiplodia crassispora,L.egyptiacae,L.hormozganensis,L.iraniensis,L.pseudotheobromae,L.theobromae and Lasiodiplodia sp..Lasiodiplodia theobromae was the most frequently isolated species,which represented 41%of all the isolates.Only this species had been previously reported on mango in Brazil,while the other species represent the first report associated with mango tree diseases in this country.Lasiodiplodia crassispora is reported for the first time associated with mango diseases worldwide.There were significant differences in mycelial growth rates among the Lasiodiplodia species and also in the optimum temperature for growth.All species of Lasiodiplodia were pathogenic on mango fruit.There were significant differences in virulence among the species,wherein L.hormozganensis and Lasiodiplodia sp.were the most virulent,while the least virulent were L.iraniensis,L.pseudotheobromae,L.crassispora and L.egyptiacae.
