全身磁共振成像（WB-MRI）已成功地应用于肿瘤及心血管疾病的诊断，然而肌肉病变的MR成像通常根据感兴趣区应用特定的扫描方案。在本研究中，我们应用全面的神经肌肉WB-MRI扫捕方案。受试对象为具有退行性变性及炎症性肌病的18例病人。...全身磁共振成像（WB-MRI）已成功地应用于肿瘤及心血管疾病的诊断，然而肌肉病变的MR成像通常根据感兴趣区应用特定的扫描方案。在本研究中，我们应用全面的神经肌肉WB-MRI扫捕方案。受试对象为具有退行性变性及炎症性肌病的18例病人。应用1．5T MR设备平行采集的方法进行全身MR成像。检查时问为41 min 26s。展开更多
Objectives To identify the 5'untranslated region of Zika virus(ZIKV 5'UTR)RNA-binding proteins and to investigate the impact of the binding protein on the activity of internal ribosomal entry site(IRES)located...Objectives To identify the 5'untranslated region of Zika virus(ZIKV 5'UTR)RNA-binding proteins and to investigate the impact of the binding protein on the activity of internal ribosomal entry site(IRES)located in ZIKV 5'UTR and virus production.Methods Interacting proteins in U251 cells were captured using tRSA-tagged ZIKV 5'UTR RNA and tRSA-ZIKV 5'UTR RNA-binding proteins were visualized by SDS-PAGE silver staining,Subsequently,liquid chromatographytandem mass spectrometry(LC-MS/MS),bioinformatics analysis,and Western blot were used to identify the candidate proteins binding to ZIKV 5'UTR.Dicistronic expression assay and plaque forming assay were performed to analyze the effect of the binding protein on ZIKV IRES activity and ZIKV production,respecitvely.Results tRSA RNA pull-down assay,LC-MS/MS,and Western blot analysis showed that polypyrimidine tractbinding protein(PTB)bound to the ZIKV 5'UTR.Furthermore,dual luciferase reporter assay revealed that overexpression of PTB significantly enhanced the IRES activity of ZIKV(t=10.220,P<0.001),while PTB knockdown had the opposite effect(t=4.897,P<0.01).Additionally,virus plaque forming assay demonstrated that up-regulation of PTB expression significantly enhanced viral titer(t=6.400,P<0.01),whereas reducing PTB expression level weakened virus infectivity(t=5.055,P<0.01).Conclusion PTB positively interacts with the ZIKV 5'UTR and enhances IRES activity and virus production.展开更多
[Objective] The research aimed to induce the expression of FMDV structural protein VP1 in E.coli and purify the protein,then detect the activity.[Method] The fragment coding VP1 was amplified by PCR and doubly digeste...[Objective] The research aimed to induce the expression of FMDV structural protein VP1 in E.coli and purify the protein,then detect the activity.[Method] The fragment coding VP1 was amplified by PCR and doubly digested with BamH Ⅰ and XhoⅠ,then cloned into expression vector pGEX-4T-1 and pPROExHTb respectively to get recombinant plasmid pGEX-4T-1-VP1 and pPROExHTb-VP1.The recombinant plasmid pGEX-4T-1-VP1 and pPROExHTb-VP1 was transformed into E.coli BL21(DE3)and induced by IPTG,fusion protein was identifie...展开更多
The MDR1 gene is an attractive candidate gene for the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease （IBD） and perhaps response to therapy, with evidences at both functional and genetic levels. Its product, the P-glycop...The MDR1 gene is an attractive candidate gene for the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease （IBD） and perhaps response to therapy, with evidences at both functional and genetic levels. Its product, the P-glycoprotein （P-gp） functions as a transmembrane efflux pump thus influencing disposition and response of many drugs, some of whom （i.e. glucocorticoids） central to IBD therapy. In addition P-gp is highly expressed in many epithelial surfaces, included gastrointestinal tract （G-I） with a putative role in decreasing the absorption of endogenous or exogenous toxins, and perhaps host-bacteria interaction. Many genetic variations of MDR1 gene has been described and in some instances evidences for different P-gp expression as well drugs metabolism have been provided. However data are often conflicting due to genetic heterogeneity and different methodologies employed. Perhaps the greatest piece of evidence of the physiological importance of P-gp in the G-I tract has come from the description of the mdrl knock-out mice model, which develops a spontaneous colitis in a specific pathogen-free environment. Studies investigating MDR1 gene polymorphism and predisposition to IBD have also shown conflicting results, owing to the known difficulties in complex diseases, especially when the supposed genetic contribution is weak. In this study we have undertaken a metaanalysis of the available findings obtained with two SNPs polymorphism （C3435T and G2677T/A） in IBD; a significant association of 3435T allele and 3435TT genotype has been found with UC （OR = 1.17, P = 0.003 and OR = 1.36, P = 0.017, respectively）. In contrast no association with CD and the G2677T/A polymorphism could be demonstrated.展开更多
AIM:To characterise the viral kinetics of enterovirus 71 (EV71).METHODS:In this study,human rhabdomyosarcoma (RD) cells were infected with EV71 at different multiplicity of infection (MOI).After infection,the cytopath...AIM:To characterise the viral kinetics of enterovirus 71 (EV71).METHODS:In this study,human rhabdomyosarcoma (RD) cells were infected with EV71 at different multiplicity of infection (MOI).After infection,the cytopathic effect (CPE) was monitored and recorded using a phase contrast microscope associated with a CCD camera at different time points post viral infection (0,6,12,24 h post infection).Cell growth and viability were measured by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay in both EV71 infected and mock infected cells at each time point.EV71 replication kinet-ics in RD cells was determined by measuring the total intracellular viral RNA with real-time reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR).Also,the intracellular and extracellular virion RNA was isolated and quantified at different time points to analyze the viral package and secretion.The expression of viral protein was determined by analyze the levels of viral structure protein VP1 with Western blotting.RESULTS:EV71 infection induced a significant CPE as early as 6 h post infection (p.i.) in both RD cells infected with high ratio of virus (MOI 10) and low ratio of virus (MOI 1).In EV71 infected cells,the cell growth was inhibited and the number of viable cells was rapidly decreased in the later phase of infection.EV71 virions were uncoated immediately after entry.The intracellular viral RNA began to increase at as early as 3 h p.i.and the exponential increase was found between 3 h to 6 h p.i.in both infected groups.For viral structure protein synthesis,results from western-blot showed that intracellular viral protein VP1 could not be detected until 6 h p.i.in the cells infected at either MOI 1 or MOI 10;and reached the peak at 9 h p.i.in the cells infected with EV71 at both MOI 1 and MOI 10.Simultaneously,the viral package and secretion were also actively processed as the virus underwent rapid replication.The viral package kinetics was comparable for both MOI 1 and MOI 10 infected groups.It was observed that at 3 h p.i,the intracellular virions obviously decreased,thereafter,the intracellular virions began to increase and enter into the exponential phase until 12 h p.i.The total amounts of intracellular virons were decreased from 12 to 24 h p.i.Consistent with this result,the increase of virus secretion occurred during 6 to 12 h p.i.CONCLUSION:The viral kinetics of EV71 were established by analyzing viral replication,package and secretion in RD cells.展开更多
Grass carp reovirus （GCRV）, a double stranded RNA virus that infects aquatic animals, often with disastrous effects, belongs to the genus Aquareovirus and family Reoviridea. Similar to other reoviruses, genome repli...Grass carp reovirus （GCRV）, a double stranded RNA virus that infects aquatic animals, often with disastrous effects, belongs to the genus Aquareovirus and family Reoviridea. Similar to other reoviruses, genome replication of GCRV in infected cells occurs in cytoplasmic inclusion bodies, also called viral factories. Sequences analysis revealed the nonstmctural protein NS80, encoded by GCRV segment 4, has a high similarity with μNS in MRV（Mammalian orthoreovimses）, which may be associated with viral factory formation. To understand the function of the μNS80 protein in virus replication, the initial expression and identification of the immunogenicity of the GCRV NS80 protein inclusion forming-related region （335-742） was investigated in this study. It is shown that the over-expressed fusion protein was produced by inducing with IPTG at 28℃. In addition, serum specific rabbit antibody was obtained by using super purified recombinant NS80（335-742） protein as antigen. Moreover, the expressed protein was able to bind to anti-his-tag monoclonal antibody （mouse） and NS80〈335.742） specific rabbit antibody. Further western blot analysis indicates that the antiserum could detect NS80 or NS80C protein expression in GCRV infected cells. This data provides a foundation for further investigation of the role of NS80 in viral inclusion formation and virion assembly.展开更多
AIM:To explore the function of Nonstructural 5A(NS5A) protein of genotype 2a(JFH1)in the replication and infection of hepatitis C virus(HCV).METHODS:Intergenotypic chimera FL-J6JFH/J4NS5A was constructed by inserting ...AIM:To explore the function of Nonstructural 5A(NS5A) protein of genotype 2a(JFH1)in the replication and infection of hepatitis C virus(HCV).METHODS:Intergenotypic chimera FL-J6JFH/J4NS5A was constructed by inserting NS5A gene from 1b stain HC-J4 by the overlapping polymerase chain reaction (PCR)method and the restriction enzyme reaction.In vitro RNA transcripts of chimera,prototype J6JFH and negative control J6JFH1(GND)were prepared and transfected into Huh-7.5 cells with liposomes.Immunofluorescence assay(IFA),fluorescence quantitative PCR and infection assay were performed to determine the protein expression and gene replication in Huh-7.5 cells.RESULTS:The HCV RNA levels in FL-J6JFH/J4NS5A chimera RNA transfected cells were significantly lower than the wild type at any indicated time point(2.58 ±5.97×106 vs 4.27±1.72×104,P=0.032).The maximal level of HCV RNA in chimera was 5.6±1.8× 104 GE/μg RNA at day 34 after transfection,while the wild type reached a peak level at day 13 which was 126 folds higher(70.65±14.11×105 vs 0.56±0.90 ×105,P=0.028).HCV proteins could also be detected by IFA in chimera-transfected cells with an obviously low level.Infection assay showed that FL-J6JFH/J4NS5A chimera could produce infectious virus particles,ranging from 10±5 ffu/mL to 78.3±23.6 ffu/mL,while that of FL-J6JFH1 ranged from 5.8±1.5×102 ffu/mL to 2.5±1.4×104 ffu/mL.CONCLUSION:JFH1 NS5A might play an important role in the robust replication of J6JFH1.The establishment of FL-J6JFH/J4NS5A provided a useful platform for studying the function of other proteins of HCV.展开更多
AIM： To investigate clinical significance of Pin1 and β-catenin expression in colorectal cancers and to demonstrate the relationship of their expression. METHODS： The role of Pin1 and β-catenin protein in colorect...AIM： To investigate clinical significance of Pin1 and β-catenin expression in colorectal cancers and to demonstrate the relationship of their expression. METHODS： The role of Pin1 and β-catenin protein in colorectal tumorigenesis and their clinicopathologic significance were analyzed by immunohistochemistry, and correlation between Pin1 and β-catenin protein expressions was also studied in 124 patients with colorectal cancer who were surgically treated. RESULTS： Normal colonic epithelium either failed to express or showed focal and weak expression of Pin1 and β-catenin. Overexpression of Pin1 and β-catenin protein was found in 23 （18.54%） and 50 （40.3%） of 124 colorectal cancers, respectively. Overexpression of both proteins was not related to the lymph node metastasis, tumor stage and survival period after excision. Survival analysis results indicated that tumor stage was a valuable predictor of survival. Interestingly, a significant correlation was found between Pin1 and β-catenin protein expression. CONCLUSION： Overexpression of Pin1 and β-catenin may be closely related with the development and/or progression of colorectal carcinoma and further supports that Pin1 overexpression might contribute to the upregulation of β-catenin.展开更多
Dengue virus(DENV) nonstructural protein 1(NS1) is a highly conserved 46-kDa protein that contains 2 glycosylation sites(Asn-130 and Asn-207) and 12 conserved cysteine(Cys) residues. Here, we performed site-directed m...Dengue virus(DENV) nonstructural protein 1(NS1) is a highly conserved 46-kDa protein that contains 2 glycosylation sites(Asn-130 and Asn-207) and 12 conserved cysteine(Cys) residues. Here, we performed site-directed mutagenesis to generate systematic mutants of viral strain TSV01. The results of the subsequent analysis showed that an alanine substitution at the second N-linked glycan Asn-207 in NS1 delayed viral RNA synthesis, reduced virus plaque size, and weakened the cytopathic effect. Three mutants at Cys sites(Cys-4, Cys-55, Cys-291) and a C-terminal deletion(ΔC) mutant significantly impaired RNA synthesis, and consequently abolished viral growth, whereas alanine mutations at Asn-130 and Glu-173 resulted in phenotypes that were similar to the wild-type(WT) virus. Further analysis showed that the Asn-207 mutation slightly delayed viral replication. These results suggest that the three conserved disulfide bonds and the second N-linked glycan in NS1 are required for DENV-2 replication.展开更多
AIM: To evaluate the effect of resistance to activated protein C (aPCR), the most common known inherited thrombophilic disorder, on the risk of intestinal operation of fi brostenosis in patients with Crohn’s disease ...AIM: To evaluate the effect of resistance to activated protein C (aPCR), the most common known inherited thrombophilic disorder, on the risk of intestinal operation of fi brostenosis in patients with Crohn’s disease (CD). METHODS: In a previous study, we assessed the prevalence of aPCR in CD. In a retrospective case- controlled study, 8 of these CD patients with aPCR were now compared with 24 CD patients without aPCR, matched by gender, age at diagnosis and duration of disease in a 1:3 fashion. The primary end point was the occurrence of an intestinal CD-related operation with evidence of fibrostenosis in the bowel resection specimen. RESULTS: The Kaplan-Meier analysis revealed that patients with aPCR had a lower probability of remaining free of operation with f ibrostenosis than patients without aPCR (P = 0.0372; exact log-rank test) resulting in a signifi cantly shorter median time interval from diagnosis of CD to the fi rst operation with fi brostenosis (32 vs 160 mo). At 10 years, the likelihood of remaining free of operation with fi brostenosis was 25% for patients with aPCR and 57.8% for patients without aPCR. CONCLUSION: CD patients with aPCR are at higher risk to undergo intestinal operation of fi brostenosis than those without aPCR. This supports our hypothesis of aPCR being a possible risk factor for fi brostenosis in CD.展开更多
Spontaneous hematomas are rare and most occur secondary to hematologic disorders or during anticoa- gulant therapy. Most spontaneous hematomas occur above the sigmoid colon, and rarely in the rectum. Herein we present...Spontaneous hematomas are rare and most occur secondary to hematologic disorders or during anticoa- gulant therapy. Most spontaneous hematomas occur above the sigmoid colon, and rarely in the rectum. Herein we present the case of a patient with a spontaneous perforating hematoma of the rectum who presented with severe abdominal pain after a bloody stool. The hemoglobin level decreased by 33 g/L within 20 h. An abdominal sonogram showed a hydrops in the lower abdomen with a maximum depth of 7.0 cm. A hematoma, 8 cm x 6 cmx 5 cm in size, was noted intra-operatively in the rectosigmoid junction, with a 1.5-cm perforation in the hematoma and active hemorrhage. Thus, a partial rectectomy and sigmoidostomy were performed. Three months later, a second opera- tive procedure to re-establish intestinal continuity was performed. The patient is in good condition 12 mo after the last surgery. In addition to this case, the causes of spontaneous perforating hematomas and the treatment are discussed.展开更多
文摘全身磁共振成像（WB-MRI）已成功地应用于肿瘤及心血管疾病的诊断，然而肌肉病变的MR成像通常根据感兴趣区应用特定的扫描方案。在本研究中，我们应用全面的神经肌肉WB-MRI扫捕方案。受试对象为具有退行性变性及炎症性肌病的18例病人。应用1．5T MR设备平行采集的方法进行全身MR成像。检查时问为41 min 26s。
文摘Objectives To identify the 5'untranslated region of Zika virus(ZIKV 5'UTR)RNA-binding proteins and to investigate the impact of the binding protein on the activity of internal ribosomal entry site(IRES)located in ZIKV 5'UTR and virus production.Methods Interacting proteins in U251 cells were captured using tRSA-tagged ZIKV 5'UTR RNA and tRSA-ZIKV 5'UTR RNA-binding proteins were visualized by SDS-PAGE silver staining,Subsequently,liquid chromatographytandem mass spectrometry(LC-MS/MS),bioinformatics analysis,and Western blot were used to identify the candidate proteins binding to ZIKV 5'UTR.Dicistronic expression assay and plaque forming assay were performed to analyze the effect of the binding protein on ZIKV IRES activity and ZIKV production,respecitvely.Results tRSA RNA pull-down assay,LC-MS/MS,and Western blot analysis showed that polypyrimidine tractbinding protein(PTB)bound to the ZIKV 5'UTR.Furthermore,dual luciferase reporter assay revealed that overexpression of PTB significantly enhanced the IRES activity of ZIKV(t=10.220,P<0.001),while PTB knockdown had the opposite effect(t=4.897,P<0.01).Additionally,virus plaque forming assay demonstrated that up-regulation of PTB expression significantly enhanced viral titer(t=6.400,P<0.01),whereas reducing PTB expression level weakened virus infectivity(t=5.055,P<0.01).Conclusion PTB positively interacts with the ZIKV 5'UTR and enhances IRES activity and virus production.
基金Supported by National Supporting Plan(2006BAD06A14)Transgenic Major Projects(2008ZX08011-004)~~
文摘[Objective] The research aimed to induce the expression of FMDV structural protein VP1 in E.coli and purify the protein,then detect the activity.[Method] The fragment coding VP1 was amplified by PCR and doubly digested with BamH Ⅰ and XhoⅠ,then cloned into expression vector pGEX-4T-1 and pPROExHTb respectively to get recombinant plasmid pGEX-4T-1-VP1 and pPROExHTb-VP1.The recombinant plasmid pGEX-4T-1-VP1 and pPROExHTb-VP1 was transformed into E.coli BL21(DE3)and induced by IPTG,fusion protein was identifie...
基金Supported by a grant from the Health Minister of Health N°RF03GA01,RC0503GA20
文摘The MDR1 gene is an attractive candidate gene for the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease （IBD） and perhaps response to therapy, with evidences at both functional and genetic levels. Its product, the P-glycoprotein （P-gp） functions as a transmembrane efflux pump thus influencing disposition and response of many drugs, some of whom （i.e. glucocorticoids） central to IBD therapy. In addition P-gp is highly expressed in many epithelial surfaces, included gastrointestinal tract （G-I） with a putative role in decreasing the absorption of endogenous or exogenous toxins, and perhaps host-bacteria interaction. Many genetic variations of MDR1 gene has been described and in some instances evidences for different P-gp expression as well drugs metabolism have been provided. However data are often conflicting due to genetic heterogeneity and different methodologies employed. Perhaps the greatest piece of evidence of the physiological importance of P-gp in the G-I tract has come from the description of the mdrl knock-out mice model, which develops a spontaneous colitis in a specific pathogen-free environment. Studies investigating MDR1 gene polymorphism and predisposition to IBD have also shown conflicting results, owing to the known difficulties in complex diseases, especially when the supposed genetic contribution is weak. In this study we have undertaken a metaanalysis of the available findings obtained with two SNPs polymorphism （C3435T and G2677T/A） in IBD; a significant association of 3435T allele and 3435TT genotype has been found with UC （OR = 1.17, P = 0.003 and OR = 1.36, P = 0.017, respectively）. In contrast no association with CD and the G2677T/A polymorphism could be demonstrated.
基金Supported by Research Grant Council (RGC,CUHK4428/06M)a commissioned grant of the Research Fund for Control of Infectious Diseases (CU-09-02-02)Food and Health Bureau,the Government of Hong Kong Special Administration Region (HKSAR)
文摘AIM:To characterise the viral kinetics of enterovirus 71 (EV71).METHODS:In this study,human rhabdomyosarcoma (RD) cells were infected with EV71 at different multiplicity of infection (MOI).After infection,the cytopathic effect (CPE) was monitored and recorded using a phase contrast microscope associated with a CCD camera at different time points post viral infection (0,6,12,24 h post infection).Cell growth and viability were measured by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay in both EV71 infected and mock infected cells at each time point.EV71 replication kinet-ics in RD cells was determined by measuring the total intracellular viral RNA with real-time reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR).Also,the intracellular and extracellular virion RNA was isolated and quantified at different time points to analyze the viral package and secretion.The expression of viral protein was determined by analyze the levels of viral structure protein VP1 with Western blotting.RESULTS:EV71 infection induced a significant CPE as early as 6 h post infection (p.i.) in both RD cells infected with high ratio of virus (MOI 10) and low ratio of virus (MOI 1).In EV71 infected cells,the cell growth was inhibited and the number of viable cells was rapidly decreased in the later phase of infection.EV71 virions were uncoated immediately after entry.The intracellular viral RNA began to increase at as early as 3 h p.i.and the exponential increase was found between 3 h to 6 h p.i.in both infected groups.For viral structure protein synthesis,results from western-blot showed that intracellular viral protein VP1 could not be detected until 6 h p.i.in the cells infected at either MOI 1 or MOI 10;and reached the peak at 9 h p.i.in the cells infected with EV71 at both MOI 1 and MOI 10.Simultaneously,the viral package and secretion were also actively processed as the virus underwent rapid replication.The viral package kinetics was comparable for both MOI 1 and MOI 10 infected groups.It was observed that at 3 h p.i,the intracellular virions obviously decreased,thereafter,the intracellular virions began to increase and enter into the exponential phase until 12 h p.i.The total amounts of intracellular virons were decreased from 12 to 24 h p.i.Consistent with this result,the increase of virus secretion occurred during 6 to 12 h p.i.CONCLUSION:The viral kinetics of EV71 were established by analyzing viral replication,package and secretion in RD cells.
基金National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program, Grant No. 2009CB118701)National Natural Scientific Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 30671615, 30871940)Innovation project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No.KSCX2-YW-N-021)
文摘Grass carp reovirus （GCRV）, a double stranded RNA virus that infects aquatic animals, often with disastrous effects, belongs to the genus Aquareovirus and family Reoviridea. Similar to other reoviruses, genome replication of GCRV in infected cells occurs in cytoplasmic inclusion bodies, also called viral factories. Sequences analysis revealed the nonstmctural protein NS80, encoded by GCRV segment 4, has a high similarity with μNS in MRV（Mammalian orthoreovimses）, which may be associated with viral factory formation. To understand the function of the μNS80 protein in virus replication, the initial expression and identification of the immunogenicity of the GCRV NS80 protein inclusion forming-related region （335-742） was investigated in this study. It is shown that the over-expressed fusion protein was produced by inducing with IPTG at 28℃. In addition, serum specific rabbit antibody was obtained by using super purified recombinant NS80（335-742） protein as antigen. Moreover, the expressed protein was able to bind to anti-his-tag monoclonal antibody （mouse） and NS80〈335.742） specific rabbit antibody. Further western blot analysis indicates that the antiserum could detect NS80 or NS80C protein expression in GCRV infected cells. This data provides a foundation for further investigation of the role of NS80 in viral inclusion formation and virion assembly.
基金Supported by The Natural Science Foundation of China,No. 30872247 and 30600529the PLA medical research funds of China,No. 06H021 and 06Z027 and Shanghai LAD Project (B901)
文摘AIM:To explore the function of Nonstructural 5A(NS5A) protein of genotype 2a(JFH1)in the replication and infection of hepatitis C virus(HCV).METHODS:Intergenotypic chimera FL-J6JFH/J4NS5A was constructed by inserting NS5A gene from 1b stain HC-J4 by the overlapping polymerase chain reaction (PCR)method and the restriction enzyme reaction.In vitro RNA transcripts of chimera,prototype J6JFH and negative control J6JFH1(GND)were prepared and transfected into Huh-7.5 cells with liposomes.Immunofluorescence assay(IFA),fluorescence quantitative PCR and infection assay were performed to determine the protein expression and gene replication in Huh-7.5 cells.RESULTS:The HCV RNA levels in FL-J6JFH/J4NS5A chimera RNA transfected cells were significantly lower than the wild type at any indicated time point(2.58 ±5.97×106 vs 4.27±1.72×104,P=0.032).The maximal level of HCV RNA in chimera was 5.6±1.8× 104 GE/μg RNA at day 34 after transfection,while the wild type reached a peak level at day 13 which was 126 folds higher(70.65±14.11×105 vs 0.56±0.90 ×105,P=0.028).HCV proteins could also be detected by IFA in chimera-transfected cells with an obviously low level.Infection assay showed that FL-J6JFH/J4NS5A chimera could produce infectious virus particles,ranging from 10±5 ffu/mL to 78.3±23.6 ffu/mL,while that of FL-J6JFH1 ranged from 5.8±1.5×102 ffu/mL to 2.5±1.4×104 ffu/mL.CONCLUSION:JFH1 NS5A might play an important role in the robust replication of J6JFH1.The establishment of FL-J6JFH/J4NS5A provided a useful platform for studying the function of other proteins of HCV.
基金Supported by the Korea Science and Engineering Foundation (KOSEF) through the Cell Death Disease Research Center at The Catholic University of Korea, No. R13-2002-005-01004-0
文摘AIM： To investigate clinical significance of Pin1 and β-catenin expression in colorectal cancers and to demonstrate the relationship of their expression. METHODS： The role of Pin1 and β-catenin protein in colorectal tumorigenesis and their clinicopathologic significance were analyzed by immunohistochemistry, and correlation between Pin1 and β-catenin protein expressions was also studied in 124 patients with colorectal cancer who were surgically treated. RESULTS： Normal colonic epithelium either failed to express or showed focal and weak expression of Pin1 and β-catenin. Overexpression of Pin1 and β-catenin protein was found in 23 （18.54%） and 50 （40.3%） of 124 colorectal cancers, respectively. Overexpression of both proteins was not related to the lymph node metastasis, tumor stage and survival period after excision. Survival analysis results indicated that tumor stage was a valuable predictor of survival. Interestingly, a significant correlation was found between Pin1 and β-catenin protein expression. CONCLUSION： Overexpression of Pin1 and β-catenin may be closely related with the development and/or progression of colorectal carcinoma and further supports that Pin1 overexpression might contribute to the upregulation of β-catenin.
基金supported by Important National Science & Technology Specific Projects (2012ZX10004219, 2012ZX10004403)the National Natural Scientific Fund of China (81072675)the Wuhan Key Laboratory on Emerging Infectious Diseases and Biosafety
文摘Dengue virus(DENV) nonstructural protein 1(NS1) is a highly conserved 46-kDa protein that contains 2 glycosylation sites(Asn-130 and Asn-207) and 12 conserved cysteine(Cys) residues. Here, we performed site-directed mutagenesis to generate systematic mutants of viral strain TSV01. The results of the subsequent analysis showed that an alanine substitution at the second N-linked glycan Asn-207 in NS1 delayed viral RNA synthesis, reduced virus plaque size, and weakened the cytopathic effect. Three mutants at Cys sites(Cys-4, Cys-55, Cys-291) and a C-terminal deletion(ΔC) mutant significantly impaired RNA synthesis, and consequently abolished viral growth, whereas alanine mutations at Asn-130 and Glu-173 resulted in phenotypes that were similar to the wild-type(WT) virus. Further analysis showed that the Asn-207 mutation slightly delayed viral replication. These results suggest that the three conserved disulfide bonds and the second N-linked glycan in NS1 are required for DENV-2 replication.
文摘AIM: To evaluate the effect of resistance to activated protein C (aPCR), the most common known inherited thrombophilic disorder, on the risk of intestinal operation of fi brostenosis in patients with Crohn’s disease (CD). METHODS: In a previous study, we assessed the prevalence of aPCR in CD. In a retrospective case- controlled study, 8 of these CD patients with aPCR were now compared with 24 CD patients without aPCR, matched by gender, age at diagnosis and duration of disease in a 1:3 fashion. The primary end point was the occurrence of an intestinal CD-related operation with evidence of fibrostenosis in the bowel resection specimen. RESULTS: The Kaplan-Meier analysis revealed that patients with aPCR had a lower probability of remaining free of operation with f ibrostenosis than patients without aPCR (P = 0.0372; exact log-rank test) resulting in a signifi cantly shorter median time interval from diagnosis of CD to the fi rst operation with fi brostenosis (32 vs 160 mo). At 10 years, the likelihood of remaining free of operation with fi brostenosis was 25% for patients with aPCR and 57.8% for patients without aPCR. CONCLUSION: CD patients with aPCR are at higher risk to undergo intestinal operation of fi brostenosis than those without aPCR. This supports our hypothesis of aPCR being a possible risk factor for fi brostenosis in CD.
文摘Spontaneous hematomas are rare and most occur secondary to hematologic disorders or during anticoa- gulant therapy. Most spontaneous hematomas occur above the sigmoid colon, and rarely in the rectum. Herein we present the case of a patient with a spontaneous perforating hematoma of the rectum who presented with severe abdominal pain after a bloody stool. The hemoglobin level decreased by 33 g/L within 20 h. An abdominal sonogram showed a hydrops in the lower abdomen with a maximum depth of 7.0 cm. A hematoma, 8 cm x 6 cmx 5 cm in size, was noted intra-operatively in the rectosigmoid junction, with a 1.5-cm perforation in the hematoma and active hemorrhage. Thus, a partial rectectomy and sigmoidostomy were performed. Three months later, a second opera- tive procedure to re-establish intestinal continuity was performed. The patient is in good condition 12 mo after the last surgery. In addition to this case, the causes of spontaneous perforating hematomas and the treatment are discussed.
