OBJECTIVE: To investigate the intraspecific difference of the triose phosphate isomerase (tim) gene from Giardia lamblia (G. lamblia). METHODS: Total genomic DNA of G. lamblia was extracted and partial fragments of th...OBJECTIVE: To investigate the intraspecific difference of the triose phosphate isomerase (tim) gene from Giardia lamblia (G. lamblia). METHODS: Total genomic DNA of G. lamblia was extracted and partial fragments of the triose phosphate isomerase (tim) gene were amplified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). All nucleotide sequences were analyzed by using a phylogenetic analysis, which was constructed with parsimony and Neighbor-joining (N-J) methods. RESULTS: A total of 124 variable sites (23% of all sequences detected) was defined, most of which were found at the silent sites of codons. Two similar phylogenetic trees were constructed, subdividing 16 Giardia isolates into two groups. CONCLUSION: The genetic diversity of G. lamblia appeared to be little affected by factors of both host and geography, while natural-selection played an important role in DNA molecular evolution level of the tim gene. The tim gene may be considered a very useful genetic marker of the population genetic structure of G. lamblia.展开更多
Genotypic variations in the adaptive response to low-phosphorus （P） stress and P-uptake efficiency have been widely reported in many crops. We conducted a pot experiment to evaluate the P-acquisition ability of two ...Genotypic variations in the adaptive response to low-phosphorus （P） stress and P-uptake efficiency have been widely reported in many crops. We conducted a pot experiment to evaluate the P-acquisition ability of two rapeseed （Brassica napus） geno- types supplied with two sparingly soluble sources of P, A1-P and Fe-P. Then, the root morphology, proton concentrations, and carboxylate content were investigated in a solution experiment to examine the genotypic difference in P-acquisition efficiency. Both genotypes produced greater biomass and accumulated more P when supplied with A1-P than when supplied with Fe-P. The P-efficient genotype 102 showed a significantly greater ability to deplete sparingly soluble P from the rhizosphere soil be- cause of its greater biomass and higher P uptake compared with those of the P-inefficient genotype 105. In the solution exper- iment, the P-efficient genotype under low-P conditions developed dominant root morphological traits, and it showed more in- tensive rhizosphere acidification because of greater H＋ effiux, higher H＋-ATPase activity, and greater exudation of carbox- ylates than the P-inefficient genotype. Thus, a combination of morphological and physiological mechanisms contributed to the genotypic variation in the utilization of different sparingly soluble P sources in B. napus.展开更多
One judiciously designed strategy of utilizing an ultrathin but conductive Ga_(2)O_(3):Si nanolayer to prepare(AlGa)_(2)O_(3)crystalline film is demonstrated.Benefiting from the existence of Ga_(2)O_(3):Si nanolayer,a...One judiciously designed strategy of utilizing an ultrathin but conductive Ga_(2)O_(3):Si nanolayer to prepare(AlGa)_(2)O_(3)crystalline film is demonstrated.Benefiting from the existence of Ga_(2)O_(3):Si nanolayer,a high-quality(Al_(0.68)Ga_(0.32))_(2)O_(3)sesquioxide film with 68 at.%aluminum was epitaxially grown on sapphire substrates,which was characterized by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction.Its bandgap was broadened to 6.14 eV,and a vacuum ultraviolet(VUV)(AlGa)_(2)O_(3)/Ga_(2)O_(3):Si photodetector was subsequently fabricated.The detector exhibits a pretty high on-off ratio of about 10^(3),an open-circuit voltage of 1.0 V and a responsivity of 8.1 mA W^(-1) at 0 V bias voltage.The performances imply that the proposed strategy is valuable for improving the quality and also adjusting the bandgap of(AlGa)_(2)O_(3)sesquioxides,which is expected to facilitate their application in VUV photodetection.展开更多
Streptothricins (STs) are used commercially to treat bacterial and fungal diseases in agriculture. Mining of the sequenced microbial genomes uncovered two cryptic ST clusters from Streptomyces sp. C and Streptomyces s...Streptothricins (STs) are used commercially to treat bacterial and fungal diseases in agriculture. Mining of the sequenced microbial genomes uncovered two cryptic ST clusters from Streptomyces sp. C and Streptomyces sp. TP-A0356. The ST cluster from S. sp. TP-A0356 was verified by successful heterologous expression in Streptomyces coelicolor M145. Two new ST analogs were produced together with streptothricin F and streptothricin D in the heterologous host. The ST cluster was further confirmed by inactivation of gene stnO, which was proposed encoding an aminomutase supplying -lysines for the poly-β-Lys chain formation. A putative biosynthetic pathway for STs is proposed based on bioinformatics analyses of the ST genes and experimental evidence.展开更多
The magnetic susceptibility of ternary metal Prussian blue analogues with orthorhombic structure is studied using Ising model. Within the frame work of effective-field theory with correlations, the roles of the mole f...The magnetic susceptibility of ternary metal Prussian blue analogues with orthorhombic structure is studied using Ising model. Within the frame work of effective-field theory with correlations, the roles of the mole fraction y, uniaxial magnetic anisotropy, transverse and longitudinal magnetic field are discussed in detabls. The temperature dependence of the magnetic susceptibility is also investigated. The interesting phenomenon of the inverted magnetic hysteresis loop has been found. The results can help to understand the experimental work of the molecule-based ferri- ferrimagnet.展开更多
文摘OBJECTIVE: To investigate the intraspecific difference of the triose phosphate isomerase (tim) gene from Giardia lamblia (G. lamblia). METHODS: Total genomic DNA of G. lamblia was extracted and partial fragments of the triose phosphate isomerase (tim) gene were amplified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). All nucleotide sequences were analyzed by using a phylogenetic analysis, which was constructed with parsimony and Neighbor-joining (N-J) methods. RESULTS: A total of 124 variable sites (23% of all sequences detected) was defined, most of which were found at the silent sites of codons. Two similar phylogenetic trees were constructed, subdividing 16 Giardia isolates into two groups. CONCLUSION: The genetic diversity of G. lamblia appeared to be little affected by factors of both host and geography, while natural-selection played an important role in DNA molecular evolution level of the tim gene. The tim gene may be considered a very useful genetic marker of the population genetic structure of G. lamblia.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No. 2011CB100301)
文摘Genotypic variations in the adaptive response to low-phosphorus （P） stress and P-uptake efficiency have been widely reported in many crops. We conducted a pot experiment to evaluate the P-acquisition ability of two rapeseed （Brassica napus） geno- types supplied with two sparingly soluble sources of P, A1-P and Fe-P. Then, the root morphology, proton concentrations, and carboxylate content were investigated in a solution experiment to examine the genotypic difference in P-acquisition efficiency. Both genotypes produced greater biomass and accumulated more P when supplied with A1-P than when supplied with Fe-P. The P-efficient genotype 102 showed a significantly greater ability to deplete sparingly soluble P from the rhizosphere soil be- cause of its greater biomass and higher P uptake compared with those of the P-inefficient genotype 105. In the solution exper- iment, the P-efficient genotype under low-P conditions developed dominant root morphological traits, and it showed more in- tensive rhizosphere acidification because of greater H＋ effiux, higher H＋-ATPase activity, and greater exudation of carbox- ylates than the P-inefficient genotype. Thus, a combination of morphological and physiological mechanisms contributed to the genotypic variation in the utilization of different sparingly soluble P sources in B. napus.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(91833301 and 61427901)Guangdong Natural Science Funds for Distinguished Young Scholars(2021B1515020105)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2019A1515110916)。
文摘One judiciously designed strategy of utilizing an ultrathin but conductive Ga_(2)O_(3):Si nanolayer to prepare(AlGa)_(2)O_(3)crystalline film is demonstrated.Benefiting from the existence of Ga_(2)O_(3):Si nanolayer,a high-quality(Al_(0.68)Ga_(0.32))_(2)O_(3)sesquioxide film with 68 at.%aluminum was epitaxially grown on sapphire substrates,which was characterized by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction.Its bandgap was broadened to 6.14 eV,and a vacuum ultraviolet(VUV)(AlGa)_(2)O_(3)/Ga_(2)O_(3):Si photodetector was subsequently fabricated.The detector exhibits a pretty high on-off ratio of about 10^(3),an open-circuit voltage of 1.0 V and a responsivity of 8.1 mA W^(-1) at 0 V bias voltage.The performances imply that the proposed strategy is valuable for improving the quality and also adjusting the bandgap of(AlGa)_(2)O_(3)sesquioxides,which is expected to facilitate their application in VUV photodetection.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31170037)Ministry of Science and Technology of China (2013CB734003)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2013M530755)
文摘Streptothricins (STs) are used commercially to treat bacterial and fungal diseases in agriculture. Mining of the sequenced microbial genomes uncovered two cryptic ST clusters from Streptomyces sp. C and Streptomyces sp. TP-A0356. The ST cluster from S. sp. TP-A0356 was verified by successful heterologous expression in Streptomyces coelicolor M145. Two new ST analogs were produced together with streptothricin F and streptothricin D in the heterologous host. The ST cluster was further confirmed by inactivation of gene stnO, which was proposed encoding an aminomutase supplying -lysines for the poly-β-Lys chain formation. A putative biosynthetic pathway for STs is proposed based on bioinformatics analyses of the ST genes and experimental evidence.
基金Supported by the Excellent Talents Program of the university of Liaoning Province of China under Grant No.LR201031
文摘The magnetic susceptibility of ternary metal Prussian blue analogues with orthorhombic structure is studied using Ising model. Within the frame work of effective-field theory with correlations, the roles of the mole fraction y, uniaxial magnetic anisotropy, transverse and longitudinal magnetic field are discussed in detabls. The temperature dependence of the magnetic susceptibility is also investigated. The interesting phenomenon of the inverted magnetic hysteresis loop has been found. The results can help to understand the experimental work of the molecule-based ferri- ferrimagnet.
