论未来中国图书馆馆员的“素质基因”

高科技的突飞猛进将给图书馆带来根本性的变化。为适应这一变革，未来中国图书馆馆员的素质基因必须包含五个方面的内容：思想政治基因、职业道德基因、科技知识基因、综合能力基因和健康心理基因。这样，图书馆信息服务的基本职能才会得到进一步强化和优化。

补肾中药有效成分对SAMP8小鼠海马APP及PS1基因表达的影响

[目的]观察补肾中药有效成分淫羊藿苷、补骨脂素、齐墩果酸对6月龄SAMP8小鼠淀粉样前体蛋白(APP)及早老素-1(PS1)基因表达的作用,为补肾中药防治老年性痴呆提供实验依据。[方法]选择6月龄健康雄性SMAP8小鼠40只,随机分为模型组、淫羊藿苷组、补骨脂素组、齐墩果酸组,每组10只。另取10只SAMR1小鼠作为对照组。治疗组分别给予淫羊藿苷、补骨脂素、齐墩果酸灌胃治疗(浓度为淫羊藿苷20 mg/kg,齐墩果酸、补骨脂素各50 mg/kg),每日1次,每次0.3 mL,连续灌胃4周。对照组与模型组均给予等量生理盐水灌胃。4周后应用逆转录-聚合酶链反应(RT-PCR)方法检测海马组织PS1基因表达。[结果]1)与对照组相比,淫羊藿苷组、齐墩果酸组及补骨脂素组对APP基因下调均具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。2)与对照组相比,补骨脂素组有下调小鼠海马组织PS1基因的趋势,淫羊藿苷组及齐墩果酸组对PS1基因下调具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。[结论]补肾中药可能通过下调APP及PS1基因的表达,进而达到治疗老年性痴呆作用。

人类生存的变种基因危机

医学的进步，虽使不少本应死亡的人得以活命，但这种做法的本身，同时也会使作为一个整体的人类，聚集起越来越多素质低劣的遗传基因。由于有害的基因得不到剔除，今后的人类可能一代比一代体弱多病．长此以往，人类在基因素质上会变得一代不如一代。

Cloning and Expression Analysis of Two Wheat cDNAs Encoding Cinnamoyl-CoA Reductase

Cinnamoyl-CoA reductase (CCR) is responsible for the first committed reaction in monolignol biosynthesis, which diverts phenylpropanoid-derived metabolites into the biosynthesis of lignin. To gain a better understanding of the lion biosynthesis in wheat development, two cDNAs encoding CCR were identified from wheat (Triticum aestivum L. cv. H4564). DNA sequence analyses indicated that the two cDNAs represent two classes of CCR. RT-PCR and Northern blot hybridization demonstrated that one of them, W-cr6, was expressed actively in stem and leaf tissue, the other one, W-cr19, was expressed in root and stem tissue. The results suggested that there are at least two genes encoded for CCR existing in wheat genome.

Cloning of cDNA Encoding CCoAOMT from Populus tomentosa and Down-regulation of Lignin Content in Transgenic Plant Expressing Antisense Gene

cDNA encoding caffeoyl CoA O-methyltransferase (CCoAOMT) from Chinese white poplar ( Populus tomentosa Carr.) was cloned by RT-PCR and sequenced. Northern analysis displayed that the CCoAOMT was expressed specifically in the developing secondary xylem and its expression was coincident with lignification. The antisense CCoAOMT cDNA was transformed into P. tremula x P. alba mediated by Agrobacterium tumefaciens ( Smith et Townsend) Conn. Transgenic plants were identified with PCR, PCR-Southern and Southern analysis. Lignin content in 5- to 6-month-old transgenic plants was measured. One of the transgenic lines had significant reduction of 17.9% in Klason lignin content as compared with that of untransformed poplar. The results demonstrate that antisense repression of CCoAOMT is an efficient way to reduce lignin content for improving pulping property in engineered trees.

Possible involvement of integrin signaling pathway in the process of recovery from restraint stress in rats

Objective To search novel genes or pathways involved in the recovery process after restraint stress in rats. Methods We compared the hypothalamus transcriptional profiles of two different recovery patterns （fast recovery vs slow recovery） from restraint stress in rats using oligonucleotide microarray, the recovery pattern was determined by the decrement of plasma adrenocorticotropic-hormone （ACTH） and corticosterone levels during one hour recovery period after stress. A real-time quantitative RT-PCR was applied to validate the differential expressed genes. Results Analysis of the microarray data showed that most of genes were not differentially expressed between fast recovery group and slow recovery group. Among the differentially expressed genes we found that talin, together with serine/threonine protein phosphatase PPl-beta catalytic subunit （PP-1B） and integrin α-6 precursor （VLA-6） genes, were at least 1.5 fold upregulated in the fast recovery group, while junctional adhesion molecule 1 （F11r） was 1.5 fold down-regulated in the fast recovery group. Conclusion The results implied that integrin signaling pathway may be involved in the recovery from restraint stress in rats. The present study provided a global overview of hypothalamus transcriptional profiles during the process of recovery from the restraint stress in rats. The integrin signaling pathway seems to be involved in the recovery process, which deserves further study to clarify the integrin-mediated recovery mechanism after restraint stress.

Construction of Bifidobacterium Infantis/CD Targeting Gene Therapy System

Objective： To construct Bifidobacterium Infantis/CD targeting gene therapy system. Methods： CD gene was amplified from E. Coli K12λ using PCR method, pGEX-1LamdaT plasmid and CD gene were digested with dual restriction endonucleas of EcoR Ⅰ and BamH Ⅰ and two segments of 4.9 kb and 1.3 kb were obtained. T4 DNA ligase was added to these two segments to make a recombinant CD/pGEX-1LamdaT plasmid. Then the recombinant plasmid was transfected into Bifidobacterium Infantis by electroporation. The recombinant plasmid was extracted from the positively transfected Bifidobacterium Infantis and digested with dual restriction endonucleases. Then the size of digested fragments was detected and sequencing of the gene segment inserted in extracted recombinant plasmid was performed according to the method of Sanger dideoxynucleotide triphosphate chain termination. Results： 6.2 kb recombinant plasmid was obtained from the positively transfected bacterial colony of Bifidobacterium Infantis. After being digested with dual restriction endonucleases, two segments of approximate 4.9 kb and 1.3 kb were gained from the extracted recombinant plasmid, which were equal to the size of pGEX-1LamdaT plasmid and CD gene, respectively. The full length and sequence of nucleotide acid of the inserted gene in extracted recombinant plasmid was completely identical to the CD gene. Conclusion： The foreign gene, CD gene was correctly inserted into pGEX-1LambdaT plasmid and transferred into Bifidobacterium Infantis. Bifidobacterium Infantis/CD targeting gene therapy system was successfully constructed.

Melanocortin-1 receptor gene variants in four Chinese ethnic populations

There is strong relationship between melanocortin-1 receptor (MCIR) gene variants and human hair color and skin type. Based on a sequencing study of MC1R gene in 50 individuals from the Uygur, Tibetan, Wa and Dai ethnic populations, we discuss the occurrence of 7 mc1r variants consisting of 5 nonsynonymous sites (Val60Leu, Arg67Gln, Val92Met, Arg163Gln and Ala299Val) and 2 synonymous sites (C414T and A942G), among which C414T and Ala299Val were reported for the first time. Confirmation and analysis were the made of 122 individuals at three common point mutations (Val92Met, Arg163Gln, A942G) using PCR-SSCP. The frequency of Arg163Gln variant varies in the four ethnic populations, with percentage of 40%, 85.0%, 66. 2% and 72.7%, respectively, while those of Val92Met and A942G are roughly similar in these four populations. The different environments, migration and admixture of various ethnic groups in China might have impact on the observed frequency of Arg163Gln.

Interleukin-2 gene-encoded stromal cells inhibit the growth of metastatic cholangiocarcinomas

AIM： To demonstrate bone marrow stromal cells （BMSCs） can be used as an attractive target for genetic modification in the treatment of malignant diseases. METHODS： Using a hamster model of biliary cancer, we investigated the therapeutic effects of interleukin-2 （IL-2） gene-modified BHSCs. Syrian golden hamsters were injected via the femoral vein with 5×10^5 cells of the KIGB-5 biliary cancer cell line （n=20）. One week later, the hamsters were injected intraperitoneally with BMSCs containing Ad/hIL-2 and Ad/△E1, unmodified BHSCs, or RPHI only （control） and observed for 12 wk （n=5/each group）. RESULTS： All hamsters treated with BMSCs containing Ad/hIL-2 survived with no evidence of the disease during this period. In contrast, hamsters in the other three groups showed disseminated metastases involving the lungs as eady as 4 wk.CONCLUSION： Ad/IL-2 therapy is effective in the treatment of biliary cancer.

Significance of glucocorticoid receptor expression in colonic mucosal cells of patients with ulcerative colitis

AIM: Glucocorticoid (GC) resistant ulcerative colitis (UC) remains a serious disease and is difficult to manage. Although the molecular basis of GC insensitivity is still unknown, GC receptors (GRAAA and GRp) may play an important role in it. This study was aimed to investigate the relationship between the expression of GRa and GRp in colonic mucosal cells of patients with UC, the efficacy of GC therapy and the intensity of inflammation. METHODS: Twenty-five cases of UC were classified into: GC sensitive (n = 16) and GC resistant (n - 9) cases. Patients consisted of mild (n = 6), moderate (n = 8) and severe (n = 11) cases. GRa and GRp expression in colonic mucosal specimens were investigated by immunohistochemistry, and compared between GC resistant and sensitive groups, and also among various degrees of inflammation. RESULTS: All cases were positive for GRa and GRp expression. Both positive association between GRa expression and the response of UC to GC and strong negative association between GRp expression and the response of UC to GC were identified. There was no significant association between GRa/GRp expression and the degree of inflammation of UC. CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that both GRa and GRp may play an important role in the action of GC, and that GRp functions as a dominant negative inhibitor of GRa. Expression of GRa and GRp in colonic mucosal cells of patients with UC may serve as predictors of glucocorticoid response, but can not function as markers of inflammatory intensity.

EXPRESSION AND SWITCHING OF TH1/TH2 TYPE CYTOKINESGENE IN HUMAN GLIOMAS

Objective To study the expression and switching of Thl/Th2 cytokines gene in human gliomas and its effects on occurring and developing of human gliomas. Methods Interleukin（IL）-2 and interferon-3, represent Thl type cytokines. IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, and IL-13 represent Th2 type cytokines. The gene expressions of Th1/Th2 cytokines in human glioma cells, glioma infiltrating lymphocytes, and glioma cell lines were detected by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction （RT-PCR）. The biological activity of cytokines in the supematant of glioma cell lines was assayed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay （ELISA） method. Results The total positive rates of Th1 and Th2 type cytokines gene in human glioma cells were 14.77% and 75%. The total positive rates of Th1 and Th2 type cytokines gene in glioma infiltrating lymphocytes were 22.73% and 68.17%. There was obviously predominant expression of Th2 type cytokines in human glioma tissues, glioma infiltrating lymphocytes, and glioma cell lines. There was no unbalanced expression of Th1/Th2 cytokines in normal brain tissues. Conclusion There is a predominant expression of Th2 type cytokines in human glioma cells. The switching of Th1/Th2 cytokines gene may play an important role in the occurring and developing of human gliomas.

Effects of adrenomedullin gene overexpression on biological behavior of hepatic stellate cells

AIM: To investigate the effects of adrenomedullin (AM) gene overexpression on the biological characteristics of human hepatic stellate cells (hHSCs) by stable transfection.METHODS: hHSCs which express low basal levels of AM were stably transfected with an expression construct containing rat AM gene or with an empty expression vector. Expression of AM in hHSCs was determined by reverse transcription (RT)-polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and radioimmunoassay (RIA). Cell proliferation was evaluated by 5-bromo-2'-deoxyuridine (BrdU) incorporation and immunocytochemistry. RT-PCR and Western blot were used to test the expression of procollagen types Ⅰ and Ⅲ. Protein expressions of interstitial collagenase (MMP-1), gelatinase (MMP-2) and tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases-2 (TIMP-2) were assessed by Western blot.RESULTS: Two cell clones (A-2, A-8) transfected withthe AM gene expressed higher levels of AM mRNA (nontransfected group: 0.86±0.11, empty vector group: 1.01±0.11, A-2 clone group: 1.44±0.08 and A-8 clone group: 1.36±0.05) and protein (12.31±0.17, 12.35±0.12,12.56±0.06 and 12.62±0.07) (P＜0.05). AM geneoverexpression had inhibitory effects on cell proliferation of hHSCs (29.6%, 30.9%, 18.9% and 21.8%, respectively. P＜0.05) and expression of procollagen type Ⅰ (0.58±0.1,0.48±0.11, 0.3±0.06 and 0.31±0.07 at mRNA level)(0.27±0.07, 0.3±0.06, 0.14±0.05 and 0.13±0.05 at protein level) (P＜0.05) and procollagen type Ⅲ (0.17±0.04, 0.15±0.03, 0.1±0.02 and 0.09±0.02 at mRNA level) (0.22±0.04, 0.2±0.03, 0.11±0.04 and 0.13±0.03 at protein level) (P＜0.05). Compared with cells non-transfected (TIMp2: 2.77±0.03, MMP-2: 0.5±0.04, MMP-1: 0.49±0.07) and transfected with empty vector (TIMP2: 2.79±0.04,MMP-2: 0.48±0.03, MMP-1: 0.45±0.09), these two clones had lower expression levels of TIMP2(A-2 clone group: 2.7±0.02 and A-8 clone group: 2.71±0.02) (P＜0.05) and MMP-2(A-2 clone group: 0.15±0.05 and A-8 clone group: 0.13±0.04) (P＜0.05) but displayed a higher expression level of MMP-1(A-2 clone group: 0.68±0.06 and A-8 clone group: 0.81±0.09) (P＜0.05).CONCLUSION: AM gene exerts negative influence to some extent on hHSCs by inhibiting proliferation and production of extracellular matrix (ECM) in addition to inducing MMP-1 expression.

Analysis of the 5' flanking sequence of the human norepinephrine transporter gene

The human norepinephrine transporter(NET) gene was cloned and structurally analyzed. The far 5’ fragment containing exon 1 (a non-coding exon) and exon 2 was sequenced. The transcription start site of the gene in human brain stem tissue was determined by primer extension analysis. It was found that the gene could be transcribed from multiple starting points. The 5’ flanking sequence contains a proximal G-C rich region, one possible GSG elemeflt and several SP1 sites. However it does not contain TATA box and CAAT box motifS. Gel shift analysis with nuclear extracts from different tissues of mouse shows that the G-C rich region may be involved in tissue specific expression of the gene.

Vision and development in Trichoderma atroviride

Phototropism, the induction of carotenogenesis and reproductive structures, and resetting of the circadian rhythm are controlled by blue light. Trichoderma is used as a photomorphogenetic model due to its ability to conidiate upon exposure to light. In total darkness, T. atroviride grows indefinitely as a mycelium provided that nutrients are not limiting. However, nutrient deprivation and light trigger the conidiation process. A pulse of blue light given to a radially growing colony induces synchronous sporulation. A ring of conidiophores bearing green conidia is produced at what had been the colony perimeter at the time of the light pulse. All known responses to blue light in N. crassa are initiated by a couple of transcription factors encoded by the white-collar genes (wc -1 and wc-2). WC-1 and WC-2 bind to the promoters of light regulated genes to rapidly activate transcription in response to light. In T. atroviride the photolyase encoding gene phr1 undergoes fast transcriptional activation in response to light. The presence of putative WCC binding boxes in the promoter of phr1, suggested that light responses in Trichoderma could be under the control of white-collar homologues. We cloned two genes and demonstrated by gene replacement that both are essential for photoconidiation and photolyase gene expression. Therefore, they were named blue-light regulator one and two (blr1 and blr2). The BLR1 protein has all the characteristics of a blue-light photoreceptor. The generation of subtractive cDNA libraries allowed us to identify novel, BLR independent, light responses including the regulation of gene expression by blue-light. In addition, we recently initiated a Trichoderma ESTs sequencing project. Until now, we have sequenced above 3000 ESTs, from which we have obtained approximately 1800 unigenes. This unigene set was printed in microarrays and used to search for light induced genes. Twenty five clearly induced and around thirty repressed genes have been detected. Among this set we have found both blr dependent and independent blue light induced genes, strengthening our view of the existence of alternative light perception pathways. We also show the first evidence for the entry of Trichoderma into the conidiation process caused by mechanical injury, which remains unaltered in the mutants. Finally, an unprecedented crosstalk between light and glucose sensing was found involving the BLR1 and BLR2 proteins in the control of carbon deprivation induced conidiation.

The complete mitochondrial genome of Triuncina daii(Lepidoptera:Bombycidae) and its phylogenetic implications

The bombycid moth, Triuncina daii Xing Wang ＆ Zolotuhin, 2015, plays an important role for analyzing the phylogenetic relationships of the family Bombycidae （Lepidoptera： Bombycoidea）. Here we first describe the complete mitochondrial genome （mitogenome） of T. daii, which includes thirteen protein-coding genes （PCGs）, twenty-two transfer RNA genes, two ribosomal RNA genes and an A＋T-rich region, and we find the mitogenome is 15,482 bp in length （GenBank no. KY091643）. The genes order and orientation in the T. daii mitogenome are similar to other sequenced lepidopteran species. Except for cox1, all of the PCGs started with ATN. Twelve PCGs stopped at TAA except for cox1 which stops at a single T. Thirteen PCGs of available species are used to demonstrate the inner phylogenetic relationships of Bombycoidea. The bombycid species form a monophyletic clade with a bootstrap value of 100% and a posterior probability of 1.00.

Mass genetics study of rhodopsin point mutations in retinitis pigmentosa

Objective: To evaluate the incidence and pattern of rhodopsin (RHO) mutations in Chinese patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). Methods: Conformation sensitive gel electrophoresis (CSGE) and direct DNA sequencing were applied to detect point mutations that occurred in the five coding exons and splice sites of RHO gene in 98 index patients with RP. Results: Four patients of one ADRP family were found to have a missense mutation at codon 347, Pro347Leu. One late-onset RP patient and her daughter, without clinical expression at present, were discovered to have a novel frameshift mutation at codon 327, Pro327 (1-bp del) . Neither of the two mutations was found in 100 normal controls. Ala299Ser was found in one RP patient. Two control subjects also had Ala299Ser, suggesting its nonpathogenicity and just single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP). Conclusion: Two RP patients had rhodopsin mutations, thus the expected frequency of RHO mutations in RP is about 2.0% (95% confidence interval: 0.3%-4.4%). A highly conserved C-terminal sequence QVS(A) PA was altered due to Pro347Leu and thereby misdirecting rhodopsin to incorrect subcellular location. Loss of all phosphory-lation sites at the C-terminus and a highly conserved sequence QVS(A)PA may occur because of Pro327(1-bp del) . To elucidate the predominant biochemical defects in such mutant, transgenic mice and transfected culture cells carrying Pro327(1-bp del) would be of great value.

Identification of an ｋB-like motif at the 5' upstream region of human lymphotoxin gene

Lymphotoxin(LT) is a glycoprotein secreted by activated T cell. The expression of LT gene is mainly regulated at the level of transcription. By using human LT DNA as a probe, we carried out a RNA dot blotting test and found that the longer the time of Jurkat human Tlymphoma cells exposed to the PMA and PHA, the more endogenous LT mRNA could be produced. Results of gel retardation assay showed that the nuclear extract from Jurkat cells treated with PMA and PHA formed different DNA-protein complexes. Changes in complex patterns were observed at various time intervals of PMA and PHA induction. A specific protein-binding site was mapped out to be a 22-bp sequence at the 5’upstream regioll of human LT gene by DNase I footprinting analysis. This region was similar to the sequence recognized by the proteins of NFｋB family The results of fragment competition and homology analysis indicated that the 22-bp sequence contains a ｋB-like motif only which is located at the base pairs -100 to -90 (5’-GGGGGCTTCCC-3’). Thus, the NF-ｋBlike factors were involved in the protein-DNA interaction.Furthermore, there were more than one retarded bands appearing in the gel retardation assay. It suggested that there may be several NF-ｋB-like factors involved in theregulation of LT gene transcription at the same site.

Managing the Value of the Organization Based on Organizational Culture

Managing the value of the organization is taking place based on factors forming it. It is becoming possible thanks to such managing operations of the organization, when in the end an image in accordance with expectations, giving the state back to the value of organizations is being got. Creating the goodwill is based among others on immaterial factors, which although they are becoming impossible to include in balance, are taken hold in time value of the organization. Creation of the value of an organization may be based on the organizational culture. The article presents the essence of value management and organization characterized the factors affecting the formation of organizational culture, ways of dealing with an organization aimed at consolidating and strengthening the organizational culture. Sometimes organizations feel the need to change the culture in order to achieve increased efficiency and ensure the success of the company to implement the necessary changes. Therefore, the rest of this article presents the elements to ensure a smooth implementation and consolidation of cultural change.

Developing an Assessment Model for Factors Affecting the Quality in the Construction Industry

Quality is considered as one of the most important elements in the construction industry. The factors affecting quality in the construction industry should be assessed. This paper aims to introduce a new model to assess these factors. The model is namely Fuzzy Assessment Model for Quality （FAMQ）. Fuzzy set theory provides a useful way to deal with ill-defined and complex problems in a decision-making environment that incorporates vagueness. The proposed model employs the combined effect of both; the factors probability of occurrence and their impacts on the quality of construction. Twenty five logical rules for each factor were implemented in the model. The model was evaluated using data that collected from the infrastructure projects in Egypt. It was applied to many factors that affect the quality of this kind of projects as a case study. The results of the study proved that the proposed model can be used successfully in the assessment of factors affecting quality in the construction industry. In addition, the results provided a platform of useful assessment reference to those infrastructure＇s finns, who plan to establish their businesses in Egypt.

Clinical and gene mutation studies on a Chinese pedigree with glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism

OBJECTIVE: To report the clinical characteristics, biochemical profiles, diagnosis and treatment of one Chinese pedigree with glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism (GRA) and to study its molecular mechanism. METHODS: Plasma and urinary aldosterone, cortisol and plasma renin activities were dynamically tested and diagnostic therapy with dexamethasone was undergone in 3 affected subjects. Long-distance PCR as well as DNA sequencing were applied to detect the fusion gene in this pedigree. RESULTS: In this GRA pedigree, there were 4 affected subjects who had hypertension, hypokalemia and low basic and provoked renin activity. Three patients were given dexamethasone treatment, and had a significant decrease in plasma aldosterone concentrations (PACs) (from 192 +/- 9 ng/L to 87 +/- 7ng/L, P