BACKGROUNDβ-thalassemia intermedia(βTI)is one of the hemoglobinopathies.It constitutes 10%ofβ-thalassemia cases yet being associated with a better quality of life thanβ-thalassemia major(βTM).CASE SUMMARY We rece...BACKGROUNDβ-thalassemia intermedia(βTI)is one of the hemoglobinopathies.It constitutes 10%ofβ-thalassemia cases yet being associated with a better quality of life thanβ-thalassemia major(βTM).CASE SUMMARY We recently reported the first case of acute lymphoblastic leukemia(ALL)from Egypt in a child withβTM,and we herein report the first case of ALL from Egypt in a child withβTI.In this report,literature was reviewed for cases of malignancies associated withβTI and the possible factors underling the relationship between the two entities.CONCLUSION We stress that physicians should have a high index of suspicion of malignancies in thalassemia patients if they present with any suggestive symptoms or signs.展开更多
Two new dibenzofurans, 7,8-dimethoxy-4-methyldibenzofuran-1-carboxaldehyde, named ligumedial (1) and 7,8-dimethoxy-4-methyldibenzofuran-1-carboxylic acid, named ligumediaoic acid (2), have been isolated from the under...Two new dibenzofurans, 7,8-dimethoxy-4-methyldibenzofuran-1-carboxaldehyde, named ligumedial (1) and 7,8-dimethoxy-4-methyldibenzofuran-1-carboxylic acid, named ligumediaoic acid (2), have been isolated from the underground parts of Ligularia intermedia. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic methods.展开更多
In order to extend the investigation of the characteristics of desert shrub liquefaction and the structure of liquefied desert shrubs, we studied the liquefaction of Salixpsammophila and Caragana intermedia in the pre...In order to extend the investigation of the characteristics of desert shrub liquefaction and the structure of liquefied desert shrubs, we studied the liquefaction of Salixpsammophila and Caragana intermedia in the presence of phenol and used FTIR analysis on unliquefied and liquefied S. psammophila and C. intermedia. The results showed that the liquefaction effects are enhanced with an increase in temperature, catalyst content and liquid ratio. FTIR analysis proved that more active functional groups appeared after S. psammophila and C. intermedia were liquefied in the presence of phenol. These results can provide a theoretical basis for the further utilization of liquefied S. psammophila and C. intermedia and the development of desert shrubs in a new utilization field.展开更多
Large amounts of aberrantly spliced mRNA from the β^654 allele was present in erythroid cells, which might impair the erythropoiesis. A therapeutic strategy for β-thalassemia was explored by knocking down the aberra...Large amounts of aberrantly spliced mRNA from the β^654 allele was present in erythroid cells, which might impair the erythropoiesis. A therapeutic strategy for β-thalassemia was explored by knocking down the aberrantly spliced mRNA of β-globin. Lentiviral vector with siRNA fragment targets on the specific portion of β^654-globin aberrantly spliced pre-mRNA was constructed. In HeLa β^654 cells, the siRNA vector could reduce approximately 60% of aberrantly spliced mRNA, which was assessed by RT-PCR and qRT-PCR. Furthermore, a disease model of β^654 thalassemia mice with lentiviral-mediated siRNA was produced by subzonal injection （named Hβi-Hbb^th-4/Hbb^＋ transgenic mice）. Our results showed that the hemotological parameters were improved in Hβi-Hbb^th-4/Hbb^＋ transgenic mice. This study provides a potential way for β^654-thalassemia therapy by knocking down the aberrantly spliced β-globin mRNA, whilst supporting that the aberrantly spliced β-globin mRNA may aggravate the disease.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUNDβ-thalassemia intermedia(βTI)is one of the hemoglobinopathies.It constitutes 10%ofβ-thalassemia cases yet being associated with a better quality of life thanβ-thalassemia major(βTM).CASE SUMMARY We recently reported the first case of acute lymphoblastic leukemia(ALL)from Egypt in a child withβTM,and we herein report the first case of ALL from Egypt in a child withβTI.In this report,literature was reviewed for cases of malignancies associated withβTI and the possible factors underling the relationship between the two entities.CONCLUSION We stress that physicians should have a high index of suspicion of malignancies in thalassemia patients if they present with any suggestive symptoms or signs.
文摘利用Gibberella intermedia CA3-1对甾体化合物去氢表雄酮(DHEA)进行C7α-羟基化反应研究。用单因素实验的方法考察接种量、装液量、转速、有机溶剂助溶、投料浓度以及底物投加时间对产物7α-羟基去氢表雄酮(7α-OH-DHEA)生成的影响。最终确定最适工艺条件:接种量6%,装液量30 m L(250 m L三角瓶),转速220 r/min,体积分数6%丙二醇助溶,接种时即添加底物,底物DHEA质量浓度1 g/L,转化时间36 h。采用优化后的转化条件,7α-OH-DHEA摩尔得率为72.34%。
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China for outstanding young scientists to Z. T. Wang (No. 39825129).
文摘Two new dibenzofurans, 7,8-dimethoxy-4-methyldibenzofuran-1-carboxaldehyde, named ligumedial (1) and 7,8-dimethoxy-4-methyldibenzofuran-1-carboxylic acid, named ligumediaoic acid (2), have been isolated from the underground parts of Ligularia intermedia. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic methods.
基金This study was financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia(No.200508010603).
文摘In order to extend the investigation of the characteristics of desert shrub liquefaction and the structure of liquefied desert shrubs, we studied the liquefaction of Salixpsammophila and Caragana intermedia in the presence of phenol and used FTIR analysis on unliquefied and liquefied S. psammophila and C. intermedia. The results showed that the liquefaction effects are enhanced with an increase in temperature, catalyst content and liquid ratio. FTIR analysis proved that more active functional groups appeared after S. psammophila and C. intermedia were liquefied in the presence of phenol. These results can provide a theoretical basis for the further utilization of liquefied S. psammophila and C. intermedia and the development of desert shrubs in a new utilization field.
基金the National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program) (No 2004CB518806)the National High-tech R&D Program (863 Program) (No 2007AA021206)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No 30571777)the Chinese National and Shanghai Leading Academic Disci-pline Project (No B204)
文摘Large amounts of aberrantly spliced mRNA from the β^654 allele was present in erythroid cells, which might impair the erythropoiesis. A therapeutic strategy for β-thalassemia was explored by knocking down the aberrantly spliced mRNA of β-globin. Lentiviral vector with siRNA fragment targets on the specific portion of β^654-globin aberrantly spliced pre-mRNA was constructed. In HeLa β^654 cells, the siRNA vector could reduce approximately 60% of aberrantly spliced mRNA, which was assessed by RT-PCR and qRT-PCR. Furthermore, a disease model of β^654 thalassemia mice with lentiviral-mediated siRNA was produced by subzonal injection （named Hβi-Hbb^th-4/Hbb^＋ transgenic mice）. Our results showed that the hemotological parameters were improved in Hβi-Hbb^th-4/Hbb^＋ transgenic mice. This study provides a potential way for β^654-thalassemia therapy by knocking down the aberrantly spliced β-globin mRNA, whilst supporting that the aberrantly spliced β-globin mRNA may aggravate the disease.
