RAJ S.Shanmuga Sundara FUN Hoong Kun (X ray Crystallography Unit, School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia 11800 USM, Penang, Malaysia) The complex [Co(Im)6](Cin)2 (Im=imidazole,Cin=cinnamate) was prepared by reac...RAJ S.Shanmuga Sundara FUN Hoong Kun (X ray Crystallography Unit, School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia 11800 USM, Penang, Malaysia) The complex [Co(Im)6](Cin)2 (Im=imidazole,Cin=cinnamate) was prepared by reaction of Co(PhCHCHCOO)2 with imidazole in ethanol. It has been determined by single crystal X ray analyses. The crystals are triclinic, space group , with a=9.7601(3),b=10.5935(3),c=11.3269(2)? ,α =69.948(1),β =71.027(1),γ =62.803(1)° , and Z=1. The crystal structure of the title complex consists of monomeric [Co(Im)6]2＋ cations and cinnamate anions in which the cobalt? ion assumes a centrosymmetric octahedral geometry with the CoN6 chromophore. In the solid state, the complex forms a three dimensional network through N－ H… O hydrogen bonds, the intermolecular hydrogen bonds connect the [Co(Im)6]2＋ cations and cinnamate anions.The cinnamate anions are nearly planar.展开更多
Abstract Melatonin （N-acetyi-5-methoxytryptamine） is a well-known animal hormone, which is synthesized and secreted by pineal gland and takes part in the regulation of circadian rhythm in animals. At present it has ...Abstract Melatonin （N-acetyi-5-methoxytryptamine） is a well-known animal hormone, which is synthesized and secreted by pineal gland and takes part in the regulation of circadian rhythm in animals. At present it has been observed that melatonin is widely existed in higher plants while there have no enough studies on functions of melatonin in plants. Researches have already indicated that the possible functions of melatonin in plants include regulating photoperiod, participating in growth regulation, clearing active oxygen, and promoting activity of antioxidase. General reviews upon functions of melatonin in plants are made upon experiments in recent years. We fo-cus on the demonstrated and predicted biological functions of melatonin in plants to bring researchers up to date on this field. The weakness in present studies and the main research directions are also pointed out.展开更多
[Objective] Genomic in situ hybridization (GISH) was used to study the relationship between the two CCDD genomes of Oryza alta and Oryza latifolia. [Method] Total DNA of Oryza officinalis (C-genome) was used as a prob...[Objective] Genomic in situ hybridization (GISH) was used to study the relationship between the two CCDD genomes of Oryza alta and Oryza latifolia. [Method] Total DNA of Oryza officinalis (C-genome) was used as a probe for genomic in situ hybridization on metaphase chromosomes from Oryza alta and Oryza latifolia, respectively. [Result] Under certain post-hybridization washing stringencies, C- and D-genome could be distinguished in CCDD genome type; there were huge differences in some CC chromosomes of Oryza alta, Oryza latifolia, and Oryza officinalis. The genome of Oryza latifolia was more original. [Conclusion] Comparative analysis of the Oryza species with identical genome type may facilitate to elucidate the possible approaches to plant genome evolution and species evolution.展开更多
AIM： To investigate the effect of replication-incompetent adenovirus vector expressing MDA-7/IL-24 on tumor growth and apoptosis in human hepatocellular carcinoma （HCC） cell line HepG2 and normal liver cell line L0...AIM： To investigate the effect of replication-incompetent adenovirus vector expressing MDA-7/IL-24 on tumor growth and apoptosis in human hepatocellular carcinoma （HCC） cell line HepG2 and normal liver cell line L02. METHODS： We constructed the recombinant replication-incornpetent Ad.rnda-7 virus vector and infected it into the human HCC cell line HepG2 and normal liver cell line L02. RT-PCR was performed to detect the rnRNA expressing in cells, by ELISA was used to detect MDA-7/IL-24 protein expression in the culture supernatant. The effect of apoptosis induced by Ad.rnda-7 was confirmed by Hoechst staining and flow cytometry assay with Annexin-V and PI staining. MTT assay was used to determine growth inhibition of HepG2 cells, and cell-cycle and hypodiploidy analyses were performed by flow cytometry. RESULTS： Recombinant replication-defective virus expressing MDA-7/IL-24 was constructed successfully. RTPCR showed that the Ad.rnda-7 could mediate the expression of the exogenous gene MDA-7/IL-24 into HepG2 and L02. The concentration of MDA-7/IL-24 protein in supernatant was 130 pg/mL and 110 pg/mL in Ad.rnda-7-infected L02 and HepG2 ceils, respectively. Ad.mda-7 infection obviously induced apoptosis （from 2.604±0.72% to 33.64±13.2%, P=0.00012） and growth suppression in HepG2 （inhibition ratio IR=68%） and an increase in the percentage of specific cancer cell types at the G2/M phase of the cell cycle （from 6.44% to 32.29%, P〈 0.01）, but not in L02 cells.CONCLUSION： These results confirm selectively induction of apoptosis and growth suppression by the mda-7/ IL-24 gene with replication-incompetent adenovirus vector in human hepatocellular carcinoma cell line HepG2.展开更多
Aim To study the chromatographis beheviors of three new cinnamyl cyclodextrin derivative stationary phases. Mehtods Three new cinnamyl β-cyclodextrins, heptakis-(2, 6-di-O-cinnamyl-3-O-methyl)-β-CD, heptakis-(2, 6-...Aim To study the chromatographis beheviors of three new cinnamyl cyclodextrin derivative stationary phases. Mehtods Three new cinnamyl β-cyclodextrins, heptakis-(2, 6-di-O-cinnamyl-3-O-methyl)-β-CD, heptakis-(2, 6-di-O-cinnamyl-3-O-acetyl-)-β-CD and heptakis-2, 6-di-O-cirinamyl-3-O-trifluoroacetyl)-β-CD were synthesized and coatal on fused-silica capillary columns . Results The new stationary phases have better thermal stability, good column efficiency and excellent mpaxation power for some sutstituted benzene positional isomers. It was found that the introduction of cinnamyl groups has a significant effect on these stationary phases. Conclusion There new subetituted β-CD compounds are very suitable to be ed as gas chromatographic stationary phases.展开更多
A new Eu（III） complex, EuL3（phen）, was synthesized, where L is the abbreviation of de- protonated 1-（7-（tert-butyl）-9-ethyl-gH-carbazol-2-yl）-4,4,4-trifluorobutane-l,3-dione （HL）, phen is the abbreviation of...A new Eu（III） complex, EuL3（phen）, was synthesized, where L is the abbreviation of de- protonated 1-（7-（tert-butyl）-9-ethyl-gH-carbazol-2-yl）-4,4,4-trifluorobutane-l,3-dione （HL）, phen is the abbreviation of 1,10-phenanthroline. The Eu（III） complex was characterized by element analysis, IR, 1H NMR, UV-visible absorption spectroscopy, thermogravimetric anal- ysis （TGA）, and photoluminescence measurements （PL）. TGA shows that thermal stability of the complex is up to 325 ~C. PL measurement indicates that the Eu（III） complex exhibits intense red-emission and extends their excitation bands to visible region. LEDs device was successfully fabricated by precoating complex EuL3 （phen） onto 460 nm blue-emitting InGaN chip. The emission of device shows that the complex can act as red phosphor in combination with 460 nm blue-emitting chips. This europium complex based on 1-（7-（tert-butyl）-9- ethyl-9H-carbazol-2-yl）-4,4,4-trifluorobutane-l,3-dione is a kind of interesting red-emitting material excited by blue light, which could avoid the damage of excitation by UV light.展开更多
Amycolatopsis mediterranei is used for industry-scale production of rifamycin, which plays a vital role in antimyco- bacterial therapy. As the first sequenced genome of the genus Amycolatopsis, the chromosome of strai...Amycolatopsis mediterranei is used for industry-scale production of rifamycin, which plays a vital role in antimyco- bacterial therapy. As the first sequenced genome of the genus Amycolatopsis, the chromosome of strain U32 comprising 10 236 715 base pairs, is one of the largest prokaryotic genomes ever sequenced so far. Unlike the linear topology found in streptomycetes, this chromosome is circular, particularly similar to that of Saccharopolyspora erythraea and Nocardia farcinica, representing their close relationship in phylogeny and taxonomy. Although the predicted 9 228 protein-coding genes in the A. mediterranei genome shared the greatest number of orthologs with those of S. erythraea, it was unexpectedly followed by Streptomyces coelicolor rather than N. farcinica, indicating the distinct metabolic characteristics evolved via adaptation to diverse ecological niches. Besides a core region analogous to that common in streptomycetes, a novel ＇quasicore＇ with typical core characteristics is defined within the non-core region, where 21 out of the total 26 gene clusters for secondary metabolite production are located. The rifamycin biosynthesis gene cluster located in the core encodes a cytochrome P450 enzyme essential for the conversion of rifamycin SV to B, revealed by comparing to the highly homologous cluster of the rifamycin B-producing strain S699 and further confirmed by genetic complementation. The genomic information of A. mediterranei demonstrates a metabolic network orchestrated not only for extensive utilization of various carbon sources and inorganic nitrogen compounds but also for effective funneling of metabolic intermediates into the secondary antibiotic synthesis process under the control of a seemingly complex regulatory mechanism.展开更多
There are some advantages to develop highland characteristic agriculture in Qujing, such as the superior natural conditions and the favorable ecological environment. Some disadvantages are the outdated fundamental fac...There are some advantages to develop highland characteristic agriculture in Qujing, such as the superior natural conditions and the favorable ecological environment. Some disadvantages are the outdated fundamental facilities and the laggard agricultural products breed and variety. This paper has put forward some strategies to develop the highland characteristic agriculture in Qujing, namely, to introduce and cultivate some agriculture industrialization leading enterprises; to import the improved breeds; to improve the quality of highland characteristic agricultural products, etc.展开更多
Sperms from Pink salmon were subjected to incomplete irradiation by γ-ray to cause partial breakageof their chromosome. Normal eggs from masu salmon were fertilized by these damaged sperms andput under hydrostatic pr...Sperms from Pink salmon were subjected to incomplete irradiation by γ-ray to cause partial breakageof their chromosome. Normal eggs from masu salmon were fertilized by these damaged sperms andput under hydrostatic pressure to suppress the release of second polar bodies. The resultant eggscontained complete sets of genome from masu salmon and some chromosomes and chromosomefragments from pink salmon. Karyotype and isozyme of the embryos were analyzed. The resultsdemonstrate that the chromosomes from pink salmon showed genetic activities. Variations in hatchedindividuals were observed.展开更多
Objective:Vitamin D receptor(VDR)mediates vitamin D activity.We examined whether VDR expression in excised melanoma tissues is associated with VDR gene(VDR)polymorphisms.Methods:We evaluated VDR protein expression(by ...Objective:Vitamin D receptor(VDR)mediates vitamin D activity.We examined whether VDR expression in excised melanoma tissues is associated with VDR gene(VDR)polymorphisms.Methods:We evaluated VDR protein expression(by monoclonal antibody immunostaining),melanoma characteristics,and carriage of VDR-Fok I-rs2228570(C>T),VDR-Bsm I-rs1544410(G>A),VDR-ApaI-rs7975232(T>G),and VDR-TaqI-rs731236(T>C)polymorphisms(by restriction fragment length polymorphism).Absence or presence of restriction site was denoted by a capital or lower letter,respectively:"F"and"f"for Fok I,"B"and"b"for Bsm I,"A"and"a"for ApaI,and "T"and"t"for TaqI endonuclease.Seventy-four Italian cutaneous primary melanomas(52.1±12.7 years old)were studied;51.4% were stage Ⅰ,21.6% stage Ⅱ ,13.5% stage Ⅲ,and 13.5% stage Ⅳ melanomas.VDR expression was categorized as follows:100% positive vs.<100%;over the median 20%(high VDR expression)vs.≤20%(low VDR expression);absence vs.presence of VDR-expressing cells.Results:Stage I melanomas,Breslow thickness of<1.00 mm,level II Clark invasion,Aa heterozygous genotype,and AaTT combined genotype were more frequent in melanomas with high vs.low VDR expression.Combined genotypes BbAA,bbAa,AATt,BbAATt,and bbAaTT were more frequent in 100%vs.<100%VDR-expressing cells.Combined genotype AATT was more frequent in melanomas lacking VDR expression(odds ratio=14.5;P=0.025).VDR expression was not associated with metastasis,ulceration,mitosis>1,regression,tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes,tumoral infiltration of vascular tissues,additional skin and non-skin cancers,and melanoma familiarity.Conclusions:We highlighted that VDR polymorphisms can affect VDR expression in excised melanoma cells.Low VDR expression in AATT carriers is a new finding that merits further study.VDR expression possibly poses implications for vitamin D supplementation against melanoma.VDR expression and VDR genotype may become precise medicinal tools for melanoma in the future.展开更多
Aflatoxins are produced mainly by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, and can be found in many grains such as peanuts, soybeans and com. This study aimed to qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate the pr...Aflatoxins are produced mainly by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, and can be found in many grains such as peanuts, soybeans and com. This study aimed to qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate the production of aflatoxin in liquid media using strains of Aspergillus flavus obtained from peanuts marketed in the city of Fortaleza, CEo Strains of Aspergillus flavus were inoculated into a liquid medium malt extract and after 2 days inoculated into a second medium containing sucrose 5%, MgSO4·7H20 0.1%, KH2PO4 1%, ZnSO4·7H2O 0.0176 g, and cultured for 3 more days. The media were kept at room temperature ranging from 24°C to 32 °C with agitation of 130 rpm and aeration of 4.17 Llmin. Qualitative analysis was performed by thin layer chromatography and quantitatively by high performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection, demonstrating the production of aflatoxin B I （588 mg/L） and B2 （929 mg/L）.展开更多
文摘RAJ S.Shanmuga Sundara FUN Hoong Kun (X ray Crystallography Unit, School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia 11800 USM, Penang, Malaysia) The complex [Co(Im)6](Cin)2 (Im=imidazole,Cin=cinnamate) was prepared by reaction of Co(PhCHCHCOO)2 with imidazole in ethanol. It has been determined by single crystal X ray analyses. The crystals are triclinic, space group , with a=9.7601(3),b=10.5935(3),c=11.3269(2)? ,α =69.948(1),β =71.027(1),γ =62.803(1)° , and Z=1. The crystal structure of the title complex consists of monomeric [Co(Im)6]2＋ cations and cinnamate anions in which the cobalt? ion assumes a centrosymmetric octahedral geometry with the CoN6 chromophore. In the solid state, the complex forms a three dimensional network through N－ H… O hydrogen bonds, the intermolecular hydrogen bonds connect the [Co(Im)6]2＋ cations and cinnamate anions.The cinnamate anions are nearly planar.
基金Supported by National 863 Project of China(2012AA101801)"Twelfth Five-Year"Plan for Science&Technology Project(2011BAD17B01)Chinese Universities Scientific Fund(2009-2-06)~~
文摘Abstract Melatonin （N-acetyi-5-methoxytryptamine） is a well-known animal hormone, which is synthesized and secreted by pineal gland and takes part in the regulation of circadian rhythm in animals. At present it has been observed that melatonin is widely existed in higher plants while there have no enough studies on functions of melatonin in plants. Researches have already indicated that the possible functions of melatonin in plants include regulating photoperiod, participating in growth regulation, clearing active oxygen, and promoting activity of antioxidase. General reviews upon functions of melatonin in plants are made upon experiments in recent years. We fo-cus on the demonstrated and predicted biological functions of melatonin in plants to bring researchers up to date on this field. The weakness in present studies and the main research directions are also pointed out.
文摘[Objective] Genomic in situ hybridization (GISH) was used to study the relationship between the two CCDD genomes of Oryza alta and Oryza latifolia. [Method] Total DNA of Oryza officinalis (C-genome) was used as a probe for genomic in situ hybridization on metaphase chromosomes from Oryza alta and Oryza latifolia, respectively. [Result] Under certain post-hybridization washing stringencies, C- and D-genome could be distinguished in CCDD genome type; there were huge differences in some CC chromosomes of Oryza alta, Oryza latifolia, and Oryza officinalis. The genome of Oryza latifolia was more original. [Conclusion] Comparative analysis of the Oryza species with identical genome type may facilitate to elucidate the possible approaches to plant genome evolution and species evolution.
文摘AIM： To investigate the effect of replication-incompetent adenovirus vector expressing MDA-7/IL-24 on tumor growth and apoptosis in human hepatocellular carcinoma （HCC） cell line HepG2 and normal liver cell line L02. METHODS： We constructed the recombinant replication-incornpetent Ad.rnda-7 virus vector and infected it into the human HCC cell line HepG2 and normal liver cell line L02. RT-PCR was performed to detect the rnRNA expressing in cells, by ELISA was used to detect MDA-7/IL-24 protein expression in the culture supernatant. The effect of apoptosis induced by Ad.rnda-7 was confirmed by Hoechst staining and flow cytometry assay with Annexin-V and PI staining. MTT assay was used to determine growth inhibition of HepG2 cells, and cell-cycle and hypodiploidy analyses were performed by flow cytometry. RESULTS： Recombinant replication-defective virus expressing MDA-7/IL-24 was constructed successfully. RTPCR showed that the Ad.rnda-7 could mediate the expression of the exogenous gene MDA-7/IL-24 into HepG2 and L02. The concentration of MDA-7/IL-24 protein in supernatant was 130 pg/mL and 110 pg/mL in Ad.rnda-7-infected L02 and HepG2 ceils, respectively. Ad.mda-7 infection obviously induced apoptosis （from 2.604±0.72% to 33.64±13.2%, P=0.00012） and growth suppression in HepG2 （inhibition ratio IR=68%） and an increase in the percentage of specific cancer cell types at the G2/M phase of the cell cycle （from 6.44% to 32.29%, P〈 0.01）, but not in L02 cells.CONCLUSION： These results confirm selectively induction of apoptosis and growth suppression by the mda-7/ IL-24 gene with replication-incompetent adenovirus vector in human hepatocellular carcinoma cell line HepG2.
文摘Aim To study the chromatographis beheviors of three new cinnamyl cyclodextrin derivative stationary phases. Mehtods Three new cinnamyl β-cyclodextrins, heptakis-(2, 6-di-O-cinnamyl-3-O-methyl)-β-CD, heptakis-(2, 6-di-O-cinnamyl-3-O-acetyl-)-β-CD and heptakis-2, 6-di-O-cirinamyl-3-O-trifluoroacetyl)-β-CD were synthesized and coatal on fused-silica capillary columns . Results The new stationary phases have better thermal stability, good column efficiency and excellent mpaxation power for some sutstituted benzene positional isomers. It was found that the introduction of cinnamyl groups has a significant effect on these stationary phases. Conclusion There new subetituted β-CD compounds are very suitable to be ed as gas chromatographic stationary phases.
文摘A new Eu（III） complex, EuL3（phen）, was synthesized, where L is the abbreviation of de- protonated 1-（7-（tert-butyl）-9-ethyl-gH-carbazol-2-yl）-4,4,4-trifluorobutane-l,3-dione （HL）, phen is the abbreviation of 1,10-phenanthroline. The Eu（III） complex was characterized by element analysis, IR, 1H NMR, UV-visible absorption spectroscopy, thermogravimetric anal- ysis （TGA）, and photoluminescence measurements （PL）. TGA shows that thermal stability of the complex is up to 325 ~C. PL measurement indicates that the Eu（III） complex exhibits intense red-emission and extends their excitation bands to visible region. LEDs device was successfully fabricated by precoating complex EuL3 （phen） onto 460 nm blue-emitting InGaN chip. The emission of device shows that the complex can act as red phosphor in combination with 460 nm blue-emitting chips. This europium complex based on 1-（7-（tert-butyl）-9- ethyl-9H-carbazol-2-yl）-4,4,4-trifluorobutane-l,3-dione is a kind of interesting red-emitting material excited by blue light, which could avoid the damage of excitation by UV light.
基金This paper is dedicated to the late Professor JS Chiao, who initiated the research in China for rifamycin production employing A. mediterranei more than 30 years ago and who continued the endeavor to resolve the mechanism of the ＇nitrate stimulating effect＇ up to the last breath of his life. This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （30830002）, the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China （2007AA021301, 2007AA021503）, and the Research Unit Fund of Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences （7103506）.
文摘Amycolatopsis mediterranei is used for industry-scale production of rifamycin, which plays a vital role in antimyco- bacterial therapy. As the first sequenced genome of the genus Amycolatopsis, the chromosome of strain U32 comprising 10 236 715 base pairs, is one of the largest prokaryotic genomes ever sequenced so far. Unlike the linear topology found in streptomycetes, this chromosome is circular, particularly similar to that of Saccharopolyspora erythraea and Nocardia farcinica, representing their close relationship in phylogeny and taxonomy. Although the predicted 9 228 protein-coding genes in the A. mediterranei genome shared the greatest number of orthologs with those of S. erythraea, it was unexpectedly followed by Streptomyces coelicolor rather than N. farcinica, indicating the distinct metabolic characteristics evolved via adaptation to diverse ecological niches. Besides a core region analogous to that common in streptomycetes, a novel ＇quasicore＇ with typical core characteristics is defined within the non-core region, where 21 out of the total 26 gene clusters for secondary metabolite production are located. The rifamycin biosynthesis gene cluster located in the core encodes a cytochrome P450 enzyme essential for the conversion of rifamycin SV to B, revealed by comparing to the highly homologous cluster of the rifamycin B-producing strain S699 and further confirmed by genetic complementation. The genomic information of A. mediterranei demonstrates a metabolic network orchestrated not only for extensive utilization of various carbon sources and inorganic nitrogen compounds but also for effective funneling of metabolic intermediates into the secondary antibiotic synthesis process under the control of a seemingly complex regulatory mechanism.
文摘There are some advantages to develop highland characteristic agriculture in Qujing, such as the superior natural conditions and the favorable ecological environment. Some disadvantages are the outdated fundamental facilities and the laggard agricultural products breed and variety. This paper has put forward some strategies to develop the highland characteristic agriculture in Qujing, namely, to introduce and cultivate some agriculture industrialization leading enterprises; to import the improved breeds; to improve the quality of highland characteristic agricultural products, etc.
文摘Sperms from Pink salmon were subjected to incomplete irradiation by γ-ray to cause partial breakageof their chromosome. Normal eggs from masu salmon were fertilized by these damaged sperms andput under hydrostatic pressure to suppress the release of second polar bodies. The resultant eggscontained complete sets of genome from masu salmon and some chromosomes and chromosomefragments from pink salmon. Karyotype and isozyme of the embryos were analyzed. The resultsdemonstrate that the chromosomes from pink salmon showed genetic activities. Variations in hatchedindividuals were observed.
文摘Objective:Vitamin D receptor(VDR)mediates vitamin D activity.We examined whether VDR expression in excised melanoma tissues is associated with VDR gene(VDR)polymorphisms.Methods:We evaluated VDR protein expression(by monoclonal antibody immunostaining),melanoma characteristics,and carriage of VDR-Fok I-rs2228570(C>T),VDR-Bsm I-rs1544410(G>A),VDR-ApaI-rs7975232(T>G),and VDR-TaqI-rs731236(T>C)polymorphisms(by restriction fragment length polymorphism).Absence or presence of restriction site was denoted by a capital or lower letter,respectively:"F"and"f"for Fok I,"B"and"b"for Bsm I,"A"and"a"for ApaI,and "T"and"t"for TaqI endonuclease.Seventy-four Italian cutaneous primary melanomas(52.1±12.7 years old)were studied;51.4% were stage Ⅰ,21.6% stage Ⅱ ,13.5% stage Ⅲ,and 13.5% stage Ⅳ melanomas.VDR expression was categorized as follows:100% positive vs.<100%;over the median 20%(high VDR expression)vs.≤20%(low VDR expression);absence vs.presence of VDR-expressing cells.Results:Stage I melanomas,Breslow thickness of<1.00 mm,level II Clark invasion,Aa heterozygous genotype,and AaTT combined genotype were more frequent in melanomas with high vs.low VDR expression.Combined genotypes BbAA,bbAa,AATt,BbAATt,and bbAaTT were more frequent in 100%vs.<100%VDR-expressing cells.Combined genotype AATT was more frequent in melanomas lacking VDR expression(odds ratio=14.5;P=0.025).VDR expression was not associated with metastasis,ulceration,mitosis>1,regression,tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes,tumoral infiltration of vascular tissues,additional skin and non-skin cancers,and melanoma familiarity.Conclusions:We highlighted that VDR polymorphisms can affect VDR expression in excised melanoma cells.Low VDR expression in AATT carriers is a new finding that merits further study.VDR expression possibly poses implications for vitamin D supplementation against melanoma.VDR expression and VDR genotype may become precise medicinal tools for melanoma in the future.
文摘Aflatoxins are produced mainly by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, and can be found in many grains such as peanuts, soybeans and com. This study aimed to qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate the production of aflatoxin in liquid media using strains of Aspergillus flavus obtained from peanuts marketed in the city of Fortaleza, CEo Strains of Aspergillus flavus were inoculated into a liquid medium malt extract and after 2 days inoculated into a second medium containing sucrose 5%, MgSO4·7H20 0.1%, KH2PO4 1%, ZnSO4·7H2O 0.0176 g, and cultured for 3 more days. The media were kept at room temperature ranging from 24°C to 32 °C with agitation of 130 rpm and aeration of 4.17 Llmin. Qualitative analysis was performed by thin layer chromatography and quantitatively by high performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection, demonstrating the production of aflatoxin B I （588 mg/L） and B2 （929 mg/L）.
