AIM: To investigate multiple polyps in a Chinese PeutzJeghers syndrome(PJS) infant. METHODS: A nine-month-old PJS infant was admitted to our hospital for recurrent prolapsed rectal polyps for one month. The clinical c...AIM: To investigate multiple polyps in a Chinese PeutzJeghers syndrome(PJS) infant. METHODS: A nine-month-old PJS infant was admitted to our hospital for recurrent prolapsed rectal polyps for one month. The clinical characteristics, a colonoscopic image, the pathological characteristics of the polyps and X-ray images of the intestinal perforation were obtained. Serine threonine-protein kinase 11(STK11) gene analysis was also performed using a DNA sample from this infant.RESULTS: Here we describe the youngest known Chinese infant with PJS. Five polyps, including a giant polyp of approximately 4 cm × 2 cm in size, were removed from the infant's intestine. Laparotomy was performed to repair a perforation caused by pneumoperitoneum. The pathological results showed that this child had PJS. Molecular analysis of the STK11 gene further revealed a novel frameshift mutation(c.64_65het_del AT) in exon 1 in this PJS infant.CONCLUSION: The appropriate treatment method for multiple polyps in an infant must be carefully considered. Our results also show that the STK11 gene mutation is the primary cause of PJS.展开更多
Summary: To determine the (tttta) n repeat polymorphisms at the promoter region of CYP11α gene, and study its linkage to hyperandrogenism of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in Chinese women, a case-control study w...Summary: To determine the (tttta) n repeat polymorphisms at the promoter region of CYP11α gene, and study its linkage to hyperandrogenism of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in Chinese women, a case-control study was conducted in the Reproductive Medical Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University (Zhengzhou, China). 96 PCOS patients and 78 healthy control women were included. CYP11α (tttta) n repeat-polymorphism genotyping analysis was performed by using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Serum pituitary hormone and total testosterone levels were measured by ELISA. 4 different CYP11α (tttta) n allelles were identified, corresponding to 4-, 6-, 8-, and 9-repeat-unit alleles. The frequency and distribution of these alleles are 0.16, 0.33, 0.38, and 0.13 respectively in PCOS patients, as compared with 0.20, 0.34, 0.35, and 0.11 respectively in healthy controls. There were no significant differences between these two groups. Moreover, no correlation between the polymorphism of CYP11α gene and serum testosterone level of patients with PCOS and controls was observed. It is concluded that microsatellite polymorphism (tttta) n of gene CYP11α exists in Chinese women and the polymorphism of CYP11α gene does not play an important role in the pathogenesis of Chinese patients with PCOS, especially in patients with hyperandrogenism.展开更多
Background： CYP11A1, a gene belonging to the family 11 of cytochrome P450, encodes a crucial steroidogenic enzyme that catalyzes the initial step in the production of all classes of steroids. Many studies show that C...Background： CYP11A1, a gene belonging to the family 11 of cytochrome P450, encodes a crucial steroidogenic enzyme that catalyzes the initial step in the production of all classes of steroids. Many studies show that CYP11A1 plays a role in ovary function. However, the role of CYP11A1 in goose reproductive cycle remains largely unknown.Results： In this study, full-length CYP11A1 c DNA of Zhedong goose was obtained using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction（RT-PCR） and rapid amplification of c DNA ends（RACE）. The c DNA consisted of a 96-base pair（bp） 5′untranslated region（UTR）, a 179-bp 3′UTR and a 1509-bp open reading frame. The open reading frame encodes a putative 503 amino acid protein that shares high homology with CYP11A1 of other birds. The amino acid sequence possesses conserved domains of the P450 superfamily, which include the steroid-binding domain and the heme-binding region. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction（q PCR） analysis revealed CYP11A1 mR NA was expressed ubiquitously in every Zhedong goose tissue analyzed, including the heart, liver, glandular stomach,lung, spleen, kidney, intestinum tenue, intestinum crassum, cerebrum, cerebellum, muscle, oviduct, pituitary,hypothalamus and ovary.. The relatively low levels of CYP11A1 m RNA were detected in pituitary, ovary and oviduct tissues at ovulation when compared with levels at oviposition. Interestingly, higher expression was observed in ovary and oviduct tissues during brooding. Lastly, higher m RNA expression of Yangzhou geese was detected during the ovulation period than that of Zhedong geese.Conclusions： Our findings reveal the sequence characterization and expression patterns of the CYP11A1 gene during the goose reproductive cycle, which may provides correlative evidence that CYP11A1 expression is important in reproduction activity.展开更多
Drought is one of the most damaging abiotic stress. Different plants response differently to drought stress. Abiotic stresses such as drought induced diverse physicological and molecular responses in plants. These res...Drought is one of the most damaging abiotic stress. Different plants response differently to drought stress. Abiotic stresses such as drought induced diverse physicological and molecular responses in plants. These responses include changes in gene expression. One of drought tolerance gene is a gene encoding dehydrin which is belongs to the group II or D-11 LEA protein family. LEA-D11 gene produce dehydrin protein which has a role in stabilization of membrane structures and protection of macromolecules in the presence of drought. The aims of the study was to identify and to characterize the LEA-D11 gene in various soybean varieties. This research used seven varieties of soybean: Tanggamus, Nanti, Seulawah, Tidar (drought tolerant), Wilis and Burangrang (drought moderate) and Detam-1 (drought susceptible). DNA genome of those varieties was isolated using the methods from Doyle & Doyle [1]. DNA amplification was conducted using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with specific primers designed based on GmLEA-D11 gene sequence database from the NCBI. The DNA targets were sequenced using automatic sequencing machine, ABI 3130xl Genetic Analyzer, in Eijkman Institution. The result of this study showed that the sequences of Gm-LEA-D11 gene possessed by drought tolerance varieties (Tanggamus, Nanti, Seulawah and Tidar) and moderately tolerance (Wilis and Burangrang) were similar. However, the sequence of GmLEA-D11 gene detected in the drought susceptible variety Detam-1 was different from the two groups. Similarity between drought tolerance and moderately tolerance indicate that there is not only LEA-D11 gene responsible to drought tolerance but also others. The primer and sequences GmLEA-D11 gene can be used as molecular marker and capable of differentiating between drought susceptible and drought moderate to drought tolerant.展开更多
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors(GISTs)are derived from the interstitial cells of Cajal,and are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract[1].KIT proto-oncogene,receptor tyrosine kinase(KIT),and p...Gastrointestinal stromal tumors(GISTs)are derived from the interstitial cells of Cajal,and are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract[1].KIT proto-oncogene,receptor tyrosine kinase(KIT),and platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha(PDGFRA)gene mutations are found in approximately 85%–90% cases of GIST.展开更多
BACKGROUND We described the main features of an infant diagnosed with facial dysmorphic,language failure,intellectual disability and congenital malformations to strengthen our understanding of the disease.Currently,tr...BACKGROUND We described the main features of an infant diagnosed with facial dysmorphic,language failure,intellectual disability and congenital malformations to strengthen our understanding of the disease.Currently,treatment is only rehabilitation and surgery for cleft lip and palate.CASE SUMMARY The proband was a 2-years-8-months-old girl.Familial history was negative for congenital malformations or intellectual disability.The patient had microcephaly,upward-slanting palpebral fissures,depressed nasal bridge,bulbous nose and bilateral cleft lip and palate.Brain magnetic resonance imaging showed cortical atrophy and band heterotopia.Her motor and intellectual development is delayed.A submicroscopic deletion in 11p13 involving the elongator acetyltransferase complex subunit 4 gene(ELP4)and a loss of heterozygosity in Xq25-q26.3 were detected.CONCLUSION There is no treatment for the ELP4 deletion caused by a submicroscopic 11p3 deletion.We describe a second case of deletion of the ELP4 gene without aniridia,which confirms the association between ELP4 gene with several defects and absence of this ocular defect.Additional clinical data in the deletion of the ELP4 gene as cleft palate,facial dysmorphism,and changes at level brain could be associated to this gene or be part of the effect of the recessives genes involved in the loss of heterozygosity region of Xq25-26.3.展开更多
[Objective]Solute carrier family 11 member 1（SLC11A1）is a major natural resistance candidate gene,which contributes to defense mechanisms of a variety of intracellular bacteria.The SLC11A1 gene promoter sequence of ...[Objective]Solute carrier family 11 member 1（SLC11A1）is a major natural resistance candidate gene,which contributes to defense mechanisms of a variety of intracellular bacteria.The SLC11A1 gene promoter sequence of Xinjiang Brown Cattle,Holstein and Simmental were cloned in the test,and promoter sequence difference was analyzed,in order to provide genetic marker-assisted selection for disease-resistant breeding of dairy cattle.[Method]The Genomic DNA was extracted from whole blood collected from three cattle breeds in Xinjiang,and the 5’ flanking region of SLC11A1 gene was amplified by PCR and sequenced.The sequence was analyzed by bioinformatics software CpGplot,RepeatMasker,TFSEARCH,WWW Signal Scan and dual luciferase assay system.[Result]The SLC11A1 gene promoter sequence of 1 463 bp was confirmed,which had promoter activity.No CpG islands were found on promoter sequence.There were four different sites in SLC11A1 gene promoter sequences between Angus from America and three cattle breeds in Xinjiang.Sequence analysis revealed 12 transcription factor binding sites including Sp1,NF1,RelA-p65,GKLF,and CPBP.In promoter region there was an enhancer region（-734- -740）and two short scattered repetitive elements BOV-tA2,MIR3,as well as repeated DNA element Charlie8.[Conclusion]The SLC11A1 gene promoter sequences of three breeds were obtained,which were different from that of Angus.The paper provided a theoretical basis for further studying the influence of SLC11A1 gene polymorphisms on resistance against intracellular bacteria infection.展开更多
文摘AIM: To investigate multiple polyps in a Chinese PeutzJeghers syndrome(PJS) infant. METHODS: A nine-month-old PJS infant was admitted to our hospital for recurrent prolapsed rectal polyps for one month. The clinical characteristics, a colonoscopic image, the pathological characteristics of the polyps and X-ray images of the intestinal perforation were obtained. Serine threonine-protein kinase 11(STK11) gene analysis was also performed using a DNA sample from this infant.RESULTS: Here we describe the youngest known Chinese infant with PJS. Five polyps, including a giant polyp of approximately 4 cm × 2 cm in size, were removed from the infant's intestine. Laparotomy was performed to repair a perforation caused by pneumoperitoneum. The pathological results showed that this child had PJS. Molecular analysis of the STK11 gene further revealed a novel frameshift mutation(c.64_65het_del AT) in exon 1 in this PJS infant.CONCLUSION: The appropriate treatment method for multiple polyps in an infant must be carefully considered. Our results also show that the STK11 gene mutation is the primary cause of PJS.
基金This project was supported by a grant of Henan Provincial Bureau of Science and Technology (No. 0424410097).
文摘Summary: To determine the (tttta) n repeat polymorphisms at the promoter region of CYP11α gene, and study its linkage to hyperandrogenism of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in Chinese women, a case-control study was conducted in the Reproductive Medical Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University (Zhengzhou, China). 96 PCOS patients and 78 healthy control women were included. CYP11α (tttta) n repeat-polymorphism genotyping analysis was performed by using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Serum pituitary hormone and total testosterone levels were measured by ELISA. 4 different CYP11α (tttta) n allelles were identified, corresponding to 4-, 6-, 8-, and 9-repeat-unit alleles. The frequency and distribution of these alleles are 0.16, 0.33, 0.38, and 0.13 respectively in PCOS patients, as compared with 0.20, 0.34, 0.35, and 0.11 respectively in healthy controls. There were no significant differences between these two groups. Moreover, no correlation between the polymorphism of CYP11α gene and serum testosterone level of patients with PCOS and controls was observed. It is concluded that microsatellite polymorphism (tttta) n of gene CYP11α exists in Chinese women and the polymorphism of CYP11α gene does not play an important role in the pathogenesis of Chinese patients with PCOS, especially in patients with hyperandrogenism.
基金the earmarked fund for Modern Agro-industry Technology Research System (CARS-43-3)the Agricultural Science and Technology Independent Innovation Fund of Jiangsu Province (CX(13)2034)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions (2011–137)
文摘Background： CYP11A1, a gene belonging to the family 11 of cytochrome P450, encodes a crucial steroidogenic enzyme that catalyzes the initial step in the production of all classes of steroids. Many studies show that CYP11A1 plays a role in ovary function. However, the role of CYP11A1 in goose reproductive cycle remains largely unknown.Results： In this study, full-length CYP11A1 c DNA of Zhedong goose was obtained using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction（RT-PCR） and rapid amplification of c DNA ends（RACE）. The c DNA consisted of a 96-base pair（bp） 5′untranslated region（UTR）, a 179-bp 3′UTR and a 1509-bp open reading frame. The open reading frame encodes a putative 503 amino acid protein that shares high homology with CYP11A1 of other birds. The amino acid sequence possesses conserved domains of the P450 superfamily, which include the steroid-binding domain and the heme-binding region. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction（q PCR） analysis revealed CYP11A1 mR NA was expressed ubiquitously in every Zhedong goose tissue analyzed, including the heart, liver, glandular stomach,lung, spleen, kidney, intestinum tenue, intestinum crassum, cerebrum, cerebellum, muscle, oviduct, pituitary,hypothalamus and ovary.. The relatively low levels of CYP11A1 m RNA were detected in pituitary, ovary and oviduct tissues at ovulation when compared with levels at oviposition. Interestingly, higher expression was observed in ovary and oviduct tissues during brooding. Lastly, higher m RNA expression of Yangzhou geese was detected during the ovulation period than that of Zhedong geese.Conclusions： Our findings reveal the sequence characterization and expression patterns of the CYP11A1 gene during the goose reproductive cycle, which may provides correlative evidence that CYP11A1 expression is important in reproduction activity.
文摘Drought is one of the most damaging abiotic stress. Different plants response differently to drought stress. Abiotic stresses such as drought induced diverse physicological and molecular responses in plants. These responses include changes in gene expression. One of drought tolerance gene is a gene encoding dehydrin which is belongs to the group II or D-11 LEA protein family. LEA-D11 gene produce dehydrin protein which has a role in stabilization of membrane structures and protection of macromolecules in the presence of drought. The aims of the study was to identify and to characterize the LEA-D11 gene in various soybean varieties. This research used seven varieties of soybean: Tanggamus, Nanti, Seulawah, Tidar (drought tolerant), Wilis and Burangrang (drought moderate) and Detam-1 (drought susceptible). DNA genome of those varieties was isolated using the methods from Doyle & Doyle [1]. DNA amplification was conducted using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with specific primers designed based on GmLEA-D11 gene sequence database from the NCBI. The DNA targets were sequenced using automatic sequencing machine, ABI 3130xl Genetic Analyzer, in Eijkman Institution. The result of this study showed that the sequences of Gm-LEA-D11 gene possessed by drought tolerance varieties (Tanggamus, Nanti, Seulawah and Tidar) and moderately tolerance (Wilis and Burangrang) were similar. However, the sequence of GmLEA-D11 gene detected in the drought susceptible variety Detam-1 was different from the two groups. Similarity between drought tolerance and moderately tolerance indicate that there is not only LEA-D11 gene responsible to drought tolerance but also others. The primer and sequences GmLEA-D11 gene can be used as molecular marker and capable of differentiating between drought susceptible and drought moderate to drought tolerant.
基金supported by grants from the Henan Health Science and Technology Project[201702149]。
文摘Gastrointestinal stromal tumors(GISTs)are derived from the interstitial cells of Cajal,and are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract[1].KIT proto-oncogene,receptor tyrosine kinase(KIT),and platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha(PDGFRA)gene mutations are found in approximately 85%–90% cases of GIST.
基金Supported by PAEP,2018 and PAPIIT IN219419,DGAPA,Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México,No.IN219419.
文摘BACKGROUND We described the main features of an infant diagnosed with facial dysmorphic,language failure,intellectual disability and congenital malformations to strengthen our understanding of the disease.Currently,treatment is only rehabilitation and surgery for cleft lip and palate.CASE SUMMARY The proband was a 2-years-8-months-old girl.Familial history was negative for congenital malformations or intellectual disability.The patient had microcephaly,upward-slanting palpebral fissures,depressed nasal bridge,bulbous nose and bilateral cleft lip and palate.Brain magnetic resonance imaging showed cortical atrophy and band heterotopia.Her motor and intellectual development is delayed.A submicroscopic deletion in 11p13 involving the elongator acetyltransferase complex subunit 4 gene(ELP4)and a loss of heterozygosity in Xq25-q26.3 were detected.CONCLUSION There is no treatment for the ELP4 deletion caused by a submicroscopic 11p3 deletion.We describe a second case of deletion of the ELP4 gene without aniridia,which confirms the association between ELP4 gene with several defects and absence of this ocular defect.Additional clinical data in the deletion of the ELP4 gene as cleft palate,facial dysmorphism,and changes at level brain could be associated to this gene or be part of the effect of the recessives genes involved in the loss of heterozygosity region of Xq25-26.3.
基金Supported by Basic Scientific Research Fund for Public-Interest Scientific Research Institutes in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region(KY2014008)
文摘[Objective]Solute carrier family 11 member 1（SLC11A1）is a major natural resistance candidate gene,which contributes to defense mechanisms of a variety of intracellular bacteria.The SLC11A1 gene promoter sequence of Xinjiang Brown Cattle,Holstein and Simmental were cloned in the test,and promoter sequence difference was analyzed,in order to provide genetic marker-assisted selection for disease-resistant breeding of dairy cattle.[Method]The Genomic DNA was extracted from whole blood collected from three cattle breeds in Xinjiang,and the 5’ flanking region of SLC11A1 gene was amplified by PCR and sequenced.The sequence was analyzed by bioinformatics software CpGplot,RepeatMasker,TFSEARCH,WWW Signal Scan and dual luciferase assay system.[Result]The SLC11A1 gene promoter sequence of 1 463 bp was confirmed,which had promoter activity.No CpG islands were found on promoter sequence.There were four different sites in SLC11A1 gene promoter sequences between Angus from America and three cattle breeds in Xinjiang.Sequence analysis revealed 12 transcription factor binding sites including Sp1,NF1,RelA-p65,GKLF,and CPBP.In promoter region there was an enhancer region（-734- -740）and two short scattered repetitive elements BOV-tA2,MIR3,as well as repeated DNA element Charlie8.[Conclusion]The SLC11A1 gene promoter sequences of three breeds were obtained,which were different from that of Angus.The paper provided a theoretical basis for further studying the influence of SLC11A1 gene polymorphisms on resistance against intracellular bacteria infection.
