IAPs (inhibitors of apoptosis) are a family of proteins containing one or more characteristic BIR domains. These proteins have multiple biological activities that include binding and inhibiting caspases, regulating ce...IAPs (inhibitors of apoptosis) are a family of proteins containing one or more characteristic BIR domains. These proteins have multiple biological activities that include binding and inhibiting caspases, regulating cell cycle progression, and modulating receptor-mediated signal transduction. Our recent studies found the IAP family members XIAP and c-IAP1 are ubiquitinated and degraded in proteasomes in response to apoptotic stimuli in T cells, and their degradation appears to be important for T cells to commit to death. In addition to three BIR domains, each of these IAPs also contains a RING finger domain.We found this region confers ubiquitin protease ligase (E3) activity to IAPs, and is responsible for the auto-ubiquitination and degradation of IAPs after an apoptotic stimulus. Given the factthat IAPs can bind a variety of proteins, such as caspases and TRAFs, it will be of interest to characterize potential substrates of the E3 activity of IAPs and the effects of ubiquitination byIAPs on signal transduction, cell cycle, and apoptosis.展开更多
As it was rear to find out detailed description, a study on biology and control measures ofP. marginatus was carried out at National Plant Quarantine Service, Katunayake Sri Lanka. Average length and width of differen...As it was rear to find out detailed description, a study on biology and control measures ofP. marginatus was carried out at National Plant Quarantine Service, Katunayake Sri Lanka. Average length and width of different stages, number of eggs in an egg sac, hatchability rate and duration of life cycle were studied. Control measures were tested using herbal oils and it was arranged in Completely Randomized Design with six replicates. Experiments were carried out in laboratory conditions under 28 ±2℃ and 70% RH. Range of length and width of different life stages revealed that, egg 0.3-0.1 mm ×0.15-0.10 mm, 1st instar 0.4-0.2 mm × 0.20-0.10 mm, 2nd instar 0.6-0.5 mm × 0.29-0.20 mm, 3rd instar male 0.8-0.5 mm × 0.30-0.20 mm, 3rd instar female 0.7-0.5 mm × 0.29-0.20 mm, adult male 0.9-0.7 mm× 0.20-0.10 mm and adult female 2.8-1.9 mm × 1.40-0.80 mm. A range of 100-200 eggs were in an ovisac and hatchability rate was 76-80%. Twenty to twenty-four days were taken to complete their life cycle. Cinnamon and Neem oil in cooperated with Surfactant and Kerosene oil could be effectively used as potential chemical agents for control of P. marginatus.展开更多
Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gut characterised by alternating periods of remission and relapse. Whilst the mechanism underlying this disease is yet to be fully understood,...Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gut characterised by alternating periods of remission and relapse. Whilst the mechanism underlying this disease is yet to be fully understood, old and newer generation treatments can only target selected pathways of this complex inflammatory process. This narrative review aims to provide an update on the most recent advances in treatment of paediatric IBD. A MEDLINE search was conducted using "paediatric inflammatory bowel disease", "paediatric Crohn's disease", "paediatric ulcerative colitis", "treatment", "therapy", "immunosuppressant", "biologic", "monitoring" and "biomarkers" as key words. Clinical trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses published between 2014 and 2016 were selected. Studies referring to earlier periods were also considered in case the data was relevant to our scope. Major advances have been achieved in monitoring the individual metabolism, toxicity and response to relevant medications in IBD including thiopurines and biologics. New biologics acting on novel mechanisms such as selective interference with lymphocyte trafficking are emerging treatment options. Current research is investing in the development of reliable prognostic biomarkers, aiming to move towards personalised treatments targeted to individual patients.展开更多
文摘IAPs (inhibitors of apoptosis) are a family of proteins containing one or more characteristic BIR domains. These proteins have multiple biological activities that include binding and inhibiting caspases, regulating cell cycle progression, and modulating receptor-mediated signal transduction. Our recent studies found the IAP family members XIAP and c-IAP1 are ubiquitinated and degraded in proteasomes in response to apoptotic stimuli in T cells, and their degradation appears to be important for T cells to commit to death. In addition to three BIR domains, each of these IAPs also contains a RING finger domain.We found this region confers ubiquitin protease ligase (E3) activity to IAPs, and is responsible for the auto-ubiquitination and degradation of IAPs after an apoptotic stimulus. Given the factthat IAPs can bind a variety of proteins, such as caspases and TRAFs, it will be of interest to characterize potential substrates of the E3 activity of IAPs and the effects of ubiquitination byIAPs on signal transduction, cell cycle, and apoptosis.
文摘As it was rear to find out detailed description, a study on biology and control measures ofP. marginatus was carried out at National Plant Quarantine Service, Katunayake Sri Lanka. Average length and width of different stages, number of eggs in an egg sac, hatchability rate and duration of life cycle were studied. Control measures were tested using herbal oils and it was arranged in Completely Randomized Design with six replicates. Experiments were carried out in laboratory conditions under 28 ±2℃ and 70% RH. Range of length and width of different life stages revealed that, egg 0.3-0.1 mm ×0.15-0.10 mm, 1st instar 0.4-0.2 mm × 0.20-0.10 mm, 2nd instar 0.6-0.5 mm × 0.29-0.20 mm, 3rd instar male 0.8-0.5 mm × 0.30-0.20 mm, 3rd instar female 0.7-0.5 mm × 0.29-0.20 mm, adult male 0.9-0.7 mm× 0.20-0.10 mm and adult female 2.8-1.9 mm × 1.40-0.80 mm. A range of 100-200 eggs were in an ovisac and hatchability rate was 76-80%. Twenty to twenty-four days were taken to complete their life cycle. Cinnamon and Neem oil in cooperated with Surfactant and Kerosene oil could be effectively used as potential chemical agents for control of P. marginatus.
文摘Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gut characterised by alternating periods of remission and relapse. Whilst the mechanism underlying this disease is yet to be fully understood, old and newer generation treatments can only target selected pathways of this complex inflammatory process. This narrative review aims to provide an update on the most recent advances in treatment of paediatric IBD. A MEDLINE search was conducted using "paediatric inflammatory bowel disease", "paediatric Crohn's disease", "paediatric ulcerative colitis", "treatment", "therapy", "immunosuppressant", "biologic", "monitoring" and "biomarkers" as key words. Clinical trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses published between 2014 and 2016 were selected. Studies referring to earlier periods were also considered in case the data was relevant to our scope. Major advances have been achieved in monitoring the individual metabolism, toxicity and response to relevant medications in IBD including thiopurines and biologics. New biologics acting on novel mechanisms such as selective interference with lymphocyte trafficking are emerging treatment options. Current research is investing in the development of reliable prognostic biomarkers, aiming to move towards personalised treatments targeted to individual patients.
