PDRG1 at the interface between intermediary metabolism and oncogenesis

PDRG1 is a small oncogenic protein of 133 residues. In normal human tissues, the p53 and DNA damageregulated gene 1(PDRG1) gene exhibits maximal expression in the testis and minimal levels in the liver. Increased expression has been detected in several tumor cells and in response to genotoxic stress. High-throughput studies identified the PDRG1 protein in a variety of macromolecular complexes involved in processes that are altered in cancer cells. For example, this oncogene has been found as part of the RNA polymerase Ⅱ complex, the splicing machinery and nutrient sensing machinery, although its role in these complexes remains unclear. More recently, the PDRG1 protein was found as an interaction target for the catalytic subunits of methionine adenosyltransferases. These enzymes synthesize S-adenosylmethionine, the methyl donor for, among others, epigenetic methylations that occur on the DNA and histones. In fact, downregulation of S-adenosylmethionine synthesis is the first functional effect directly ascribed to PDRG1. The existence of global DNA hypomethylation, together with increased PDRG1 expression, in many tumor cells highlights the importance of this interaction as one of the putative underlying causes for cell transformation. Here, we will review the accumulated knowledge on this oncogene, emphasizing the numerous aspects that remain to be explored.

Improving Rice Blast Resistance by Mining Broad-Spectrum Resistance Genes at Pik Locus

Magnaporthe oryzae is known for its genetic diversity and pathogenic variability,leading to rapid breakdown of resistance in rice.Incorporating multiple broad-spectrum blast resistance genes into rice cultivars would extend disease resistance longevity.Effective resistance breeding in rice therefore requires continual enrichment of the reservoir of resistance genes and alleles.We conducted a large-scale screen of rice blast resistance in about 2000 rice accessions.Among them,247 accessions showed at least medium resistance to the natural infection of rice blast and 7 novel Pik alleles were identified from them.Variations in gene sequences were then correlated with the phenotypic trait to enable the identification of favorable alleles.Among the seven novel Pik alleles,the resistant rate of Pik-R0/ME/7017 donors was greater than 80%,and the disease score was less than 3.Through molecular marker-assisted backcross breeding,we successfully transferred the three Pik alleles,Pik-R0/ME/7017,into an elite cultivated line Kongyu 131 to obtain BC_(3)F_(2)lines,which showed enhanced resistance to rice blast compared with the recurrent parent.Assessment of these near-isogenic lines in the greenhouse using 31 isolates of M.oryzae from Heilongjiang Province of China revealed that the resistant levels of the BC_(3)F_(2)lines with Pik-R0/ME/7017 were significantly higher than those of the established cloned resistance genes Pik-m and Pi1.Exploring such alleles will enrich our gene library for resistance to rice blast.

pGenesil-1-EGFP-shRNA/survivin真核表达载体构建及其表达验证

目的构建用survivin启动子驱动增强绿色荧光蛋白(EGFP)的shRNA真核表达载体pGenesil-1-EGFP-shRNA/survivin并验证其在宫颈癌Caski细胞中的表达。方法用有活性的survivin启动子取代pGenesil-1-EGFP-shRNA/U6载体中的U6启动子从而获得新的shRNA真核表达载体pGenesil-1-EGFP-shRNA/survivin;将pGenesil-1-EGFP-shBNA/survivin转染到宫颈癌Caski细胞及正常人脐静脉内皮HuVEC细胞,观察EGFP在两种细胞中的表达变化。结果成功构建pGenesil-1-EGFP-shRNA/survivin载体,分别转染Caski及HuVEC细胞,在Caski细胞中观察到较少的绿色荧光蛋白表达,而在HuVEC细胞中观察到较多的绿色荧光蛋白表达。结论survivin启动子能驱动shRNA在宫颈癌Caski细胞中特异性表达,而在正常HuVEC细胞中不表达。

基于长尖叶蔷薇与大花香水月季转录组数据的MLO unigenes生物信息学及表达分析

在对长尖叶蔷薇和大花香水月季转录组测序的基础上,利用生物信息学方法,从其转录组数据中共获得23条MLO unigenes并对其进行了分析。结果显示它们之间的氨基酸数量、碱基数、分子量差异较小,多数为疏水性蛋白,平均亲水系数为-0.157~0.190,富含亮氨酸和丝氨酸。亚细胞定位主要分布于质膜中,包含5~9个跨膜结构;二级结构主要由α-螺旋组成。其中,等电点小于7的仅有1条,2条蛋白具有信号肽。这23条MLO蛋白具有15个长度在15~50个氨基酸间的保守基序。它们的系统进化关系分析结果揭示了MLO基因在长尖叶蔷薇与大花香水月季间具有较高的同源性和保守性。将这23条unigenes与来自于月季和拟南芥的MLO基因进行聚类分析,确定了6条可能参与抗白粉病的候选基因,对这6条候选基因进一步分析发现仅有2条unigenes符合MLO型白粉病基因的典型结构特征。最后,通过q RT-PCR试验验证,结果表明:这2条候选基因的相对表达量,在受到白粉病菌侵染后呈积极上调趋势。上述研究结果表明这2条候选基因很可能参与了寄主—白粉病菌的互作过程。

采用NEO-PI-R对不同类型精神障碍患者人格特征的对照研究

目的研究精神障碍患者在人格维度、人格特质水平及人格模型方面的特征。方法采用NEO-PI-R个性调查表对376例患者及368例正常人进行测试。结果精神障碍患者在NEO-PI-R的五因素人格模型的N神经质、E外向性、C严谨性维度及多个特质层面上与正常组之间存在显著性差异(P<0.001);另外,精神障碍组中精神分裂症、抑郁障碍、神经症、阿片依赖组之间在NEO-PI-R的N神经质、E外向性、C严谨性维度及多个特质层面上也有显著性差异((P<0.001)。结论精神障碍患者病前存在一定的人格缺陷,不同类型精神疾病患者人格特征既存在差异,也有共同之处。

领导干部的人格特点与工作绩效的关系:QZPS与NEO PI-R的比较

研究旨在探讨基层党政领导干部的人格特点与工作绩效之间的关系。中国人人格量表（QZPS）测量的人格的七个维度及其18个次级因素均与工作绩效的维度存在不同程度的相关，其中处世态度、人际关系和外向性与任务绩效绩效相关最高，处世态度、情绪性和行事风格与个人品质绩效绩效相关最高，而情绪性与他人评定绩效相关最高。人格因素可以解释自我评定绩效31．7％～49．9％的变异，可以解释他人评定绩效6．3％-12．8％的变异。而采用NEOPI—R测量人格时，所解释的工作绩效的变异只有QZPS的1／3左右。文中还讨论了工作绩效和人格结构的文化意义以及本土化研究的重要性。

NEO-PI-R在16～20岁人群中的应用研究

目的:观察NEO-PI-R用于我国青年人时的适合性.方法:杨坚翻译的NEO-PI-R对1000名16～20岁青年进行测试.结果:结果表明NEO-PI-R具有较好的条目同质性,α系数从0.75(开放性)至0.91(神经质),重测信度从0.65(外向性)至0.82(神经质);因子分析表明30种人格特质分量表基本上负荷了五个主要公共因子,NEO-PI-R的神经质和外向性维度与EPQ的神经质和内外向维度的相关系数分别为0.693(P＜0.01)和0.665(P＜0.01).研究还发现性别和年龄对测验的结果均有明显的影响.结论:NEO-PI-R的个别条目稍加修改后很适合应用于中国青年人.

Rol genes enhance content of artemisinin and other secondary metabolites in Shennong hybrid of Artemisia annua

Objective: Artemisia annua is the chief source of artemisinin, a potent antimalarial agent, in which other bioactive phytochemicals are also present. Due to low levels of bioactive compounds including artemisinin and flavonoids, it is necessary to increase the level of the secondary metabolites by regulating the expression of rol genes in the plant.Methods: A hybrid variety of A. annua(Hyb1209 r, Shennong) developed by the Centre for Novel Agricultural Products, University of York, UK, was selected to produce transgenics of rolB and rolC genes. Genetic transformation was carried out via Agrobacterium tumefaciens GV3101 harboring rolB and rolC genes of Agrobacterium rhizogenes cloned separately. HPLC was used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of flavonoids and artemisinin. Furthermore, thin layer chromatography(TLC) was also used to analyze artemisinin content.Results: Comparative analysis via HPLC revealed considerable enhancement in the phytochemical content of transgenic A. annua plants as compared to the wild type plant. Transgenics of rolB gene showed an average increase of 321% in rutin, 97.2% in caffeic acid, and 218.4% in myricetin, respectively. In the case of rolC gene transgenics, an average increase of 197.5% in rutin, 76.3% in caffeic acid, and 209.3%in myricetin was observed. Transgenics of rolB and rolC genes showed a 14.3%–28.6% and 2.8%–12.7% increase in artemisinin content respectively by HPLC analysis. TLC analysis showed that an average 142.2%and 110.2% enhancement in artemisinin for rolB and rolC transgenics respectively, compared with the wild type. An enhanced production of total flavonoids(average 30.2% and 25.5% increase in rolB and rolC transgenics, respectively) and total phenolics(average 34.3% and 25.8% increase in rolB and rolC transgenics, respectively) was observed as a result of transformation. Transformed A. annua plants showed improved free radical scavenging activity(average 46.5% and 29.1% increase in rolB and rolC transgenics,respectively) and total reducing power(average 32.7% and 26.4% increase in rolB and rolC transgenics,respectively) compared with untransformed plant.Conclusion: rolB and rolC genes were effective for developing A. annua plants with an enhanced level of phytochemicals.

Identification of PTPRR and JAG1 as key genes in castrationresistant prostate cancer by integrated bioinformatics methods

To identify novel genes in castration-resistant prostate cancer(CRPC),we downloaded three microarray datasets containing CRPC and primary prostate cancer in Gene Expression Omnibus(GEO).R packages affy and limma were performed to identify differentially expressed genes(DEGs)between primary prostate cancer and CRPC.After that,we performed functional enrichment analysis including gene ontology(GO)and Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes(KEGG)pathway.In addition,protein–protein interaction(PPI)analysis was used to search for hub genes.Finally,to validate the significance of these genes,we performed survival analysis.As a result,we identified 53 upregulated genes and 58 downregulated genes that changed in at least two datasets.Functional enrichment analysis showed significant changes in the positive regulation of osteoblast differentiation pathway and aldosteroneregulated sodium reabsorption pathway.PPI network identified hub genes like cortactin-binding protein 2(CTTNBP2),Rho family guanosine triphosphatase(GTPase)3(RND3),protein tyrosine phosphatase receptor-type R(PTPRR),Jagged1(JAG1),and lumican(LUM).Based on PPI network analysis and functional enrichment analysis,we identified two genes(PTPRR and JAG1)as key genes.Further survival analysis indicated a relationship between high expression of the two genes and poor prognosis of prostate cancer.In conclusion,PTPRR and JAG1 are key genes in the CRPC,which may serve as promising biomarkers of diagnosis and prognosis of CRPC.

Isolation of candidate R disease resistance genes from rice

Using a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based method six distinct candidate disease resistant gene (R) homologs from rice have been isolated. The rice sequences are organized into two phylogenetic groups with contrasting genomic organization patterns. The first group, represented by a single sequence, Osh359-1, is more similar to non-rice R sequences than to rice ones and has a simple genomic organization. The second group, represented by Osh359-3, contains the remaining five rice sequences. Osh359-3 consists of a multi-gene family. The members of Osh359-3 family are further found to be clustered together in the genome.

纯合子NEO^r转基因小鼠品系的建立及鉴定

目的 建立清洁级Neor 转基因小鼠纯合子品系。方法 通过胚胎移植生物净化方法获得 1 0只清洁级NeorF1 小鼠 ,按孟德尔遗传法则交配 ,用PCR、Southernblot杂交和交配实验检测相结合的方法筛选纯合子。结果 选育出 4只纯合子 ,并建系。该纯合转基因小鼠与野生型小鼠交配制备的胎儿成纤维细胞具有G4 1 8抗性 ,可作为ES细胞基因打靶培养中的饲养层细胞。结论 通过微生物学和遗传学上对Neor 转基因小鼠进行质量控制 ,使Neor 转基因小鼠达到了清洁级 ,并建立纯合子品系。

Mapping the evolution of liver aging research:A bibliometric analysis

BACKGROUND With the increasing of the global aging population,healthy aging and prevention of age-related diseases have become increasingly important.The liver,a vital organ involved in metabolism,detoxification,digestion,and immunity,holds a pivotal role in the aging process of organisms.Although extensive research on liver aging has been carried out,no bibliometric analysis has been conducted to evaluate the scientific progress in this area.AIM To analyze basic knowledge,development trends,and current research frontiers in the field via bibliometric methods.METHODS We conducted bibliometric analyses via a range of analytical tools including Python,the bibliometrix package in R,CiteSpace,and VOSviewer.We retrieved publication data on liver aging research from the Web of Science Core Collection Database.A scientific knowledge map was constructed to display the contributions from different authors,journals,countries,institutions,as well as patterns of co-occurrence keywords and co-cited references.Additionally,gene regulation pathways associated with liver aging were analyzed via the STRING database.RESULTS We identified 4288 articles on liver aging,authored by 24034 contributors from 4092 institutions across 85 countries.Notably,the years 1991 and 2020 presented significant bursts in publication output.The United States led in terms of publications(n=1008,25.1%),citations(n=55205),and international collaborations(multiple country publications=214).Keywords such as“lipid metabolism”,“fatty liver disease”,“inflammation”,“liver fibrosis”and“target”were prominent,highlighting the current research hotspots.Notably,the top 64 genes,each of which appeared in at least 8 articles,were involved in pathways essential for cell survival and aging,including the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B,Forkhead box O and p53 signaling pathways.CONCLUSION This study highlights key areas of liver aging and offers a comprehensive overview of research trends,as well as insights into potential value for collaborative pursuits and clinical implementations.

Cloning and Analysis of NBS-LRR Type Resistance Gene Analogues in Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas)

The degenerate primers were designed based on the conserved NBS-LRR motifs among the known disease-resistance genes. A fragment of about 500 bp was amplified from genomic DNA of sweet potato using the specifically designed degenerate primers. After cloning and sequencing, 20 NBS-LRR type of disease-resistance gene analogue （RGAs） in sweet potato were observed. The deduced amino acid sequence of DNA fragment contains the conserved motifs of NBS-LRR type RGAs, such as P-loop, Kinase-2α, Kinase-3α and GLPL domain. The 20 RGAs could be sorted into two subclasses, namely TIR- NBS-LRR type and non-TIR-NBS-LRR type. Compared with the known resistance genes including N, L6 and M, the percentages of homologous amino acid sequence in 10 TIR-NBS-LRR range between 21% -44%. While other 10 non-TIR-NBS-LRR assume 15% -46% homology with the known resistance genes （Prf, RPM1, RPS2, etc. ）. Consequently the RGAs may further be used as molecular marker for screening the candidate disease-resistance genes in sweet potato.

(R)-(+)-长叶薄荷酮对耐药结核分枝杆菌抑制作用及其生物被膜调控基因的影响

目的 研究(R)-(+)-长叶薄荷酮对耐药结核分枝杆菌体外抑制作用及其生物被膜调控基因Rv0024、Rv2872、Ra1362的影响。方法 通过聚合酶链反应(Polymerase chain reaction, PCR)筛选含生物被膜调控基因Rv0024、Rv2872、Ra1362的耐药结核分枝杆菌,采用刃天青显色法和液体培养计数法测定(R)-(+)-长叶薄荷酮对生物被膜介导的耐药结核分枝杆菌的最小抑菌浓度(Minimal inhibit concentration, MIC)和最低杀菌浓度(Minimum bactericidal concentration, MBC),应用反转录-聚合酶链式反应(Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction, RT-PCR)检测(R)-(+)-长叶薄荷酮对耐药结核分枝杆菌生物被膜调控基因Rv0024、Rv2872、Ra1362的影响。结果 在3×10^(7) CFU/mL和3×10^(6) CFU/mL菌液浓度下,刃天青显色法测得(R)-(+)-长叶薄荷酮对耐药结核分枝杆菌的MIC和MBC分别为14.79、29.59 mg/mL;液体培养计数法测得(R)-(+)-长叶薄荷酮对耐药结核分枝杆菌的MIC_(90)和MBC分别为19.89、24.62 mg/mL。RT-PCR法结果表明长叶薄荷酮可抑制Rv0024、Ra1362的表达,促进Rv2872的表达(P<0.05)。结论 (R)-(+)-长叶薄荷酮通过调控耐药结核分枝杆菌生物被膜主要基因Rv0024、Rv2872、Ra1362的表达,达到抑制耐药结核分枝杆菌的生长的作用。

基于非线性能量算子的心电信号R波检测方法

将Marr小波变换和非线性能量算子相结合实现了心电信号的R波检测,心电信号的Marr小波分解信号很好地抑制了各种噪声干扰,结合非线性能量算子运算可突出了QRS波的特征点,使得阈值检测便于实施,利用修正策略提高了R波检测率,经MIT/BIH标准心律失常数据库验证,R波的检测率可达到99.7%,该方法对于心电信号的自动分析系统具有应用价值。

Variations of Melanocortin Receptor 1 (MC1R) Gene in Three Pig Breeds

Variations of Melanocortin Receptor 1 （MC1R） were investigated using sequencing, PCR-RFLP and PCR-SSCP, in three pig breeds, Landrace, Yorkshire, and Duroc. Five polymorphic sites were found, in which 668G→C occurred within 5＇ UTR, nt894insCC in coding region resulting in a premature stop at codon 56, and 1318C→T, 1554G→A, l197G→A in coding region resulting in Ala164Val, Ala243Thr, and Asp124Asn respectively. All individuals in Landrace and Yorkshire present homozygous 668GG, 1197AA, 1318CC, and 1554GG, and have CC insertions at the 894 site, whereas the individuals in Duroc present a contrast homozygous 668CC, 1197GG, 1318TT, and 1554AA, and have no CC insertions at the corresponding site. No heterozygote has been found at these mutation sites. Presumably, 668G→C, 1318C→T, and 1554G→A may be associated with the recessive red color in the Duroc breed, and nt894insCC making 1197G→A nonsense may be associated with the white color in Landrace and Yorkshire breeds.

柚cDNA中NBS-LRR类R基因同源序列的分离

提取柚花柱的总RNA,通过逆转录合成其cDNA,根据已知植物抗病基因(R基因)的NBS保守区设计简并引物,对cDNA进行扩增,获得大小约为500bp的PCR产物,对连接产物进行酶切归类,筛选得到不同类别的克隆12个,并进行了测序。通过序列同源比较分析发现,其中有10个片段属于NBS-LRR类抗病基因的同源序列(RGA),与已知植物R基因相应区段的氨基酸序列的同源性为11.5%～47.1%。

欧美杨R2R3-MYB家族新基因PeMYBF1的克隆及表达(英文)

利用同源克隆方法首次从欧美杨雄花序克隆到1个R2R3-MYB基因PeMYBF1。序列分析结果显示:该基因编码的蛋白质具有典型R2R3-MYB转录因子序列特征,即N端含有2个由53个氨基酸组成的MYB结构域,暗示PeMYBF1是1个欧美杨R2R3-MYB转录因子家族的新成员。聚类分析表明:PeMYBF1归属为第19亚组,该亚组成员在花发育过程中发挥重要作用。器官特异性表达模式分析结果显示:PeMYBF1特异在雄花序和雌花序中表达,暗示PeMYBF1可能参与欧美杨花发育的调控。进一步的分析结果显示:PeMYBF1在不同发育时期花序中的表达水平受到严格调控。

NEO个性问卷修订本在中国的应用研究

目的 :探讨以“大五因素”人格理论编制的NEO人格问卷修订本 (NEO -PI -R)在中国大陆的实用性。方法 :采用杨坚翻译的NEO -PI -R对 90 9名 2 1～ 81岁正常被试进行了测试。结果 :NEO -PI -R中文本具有较好的信度 ,α系数从 0 77(顺同性 )至 0 92 (神经质 ) ,重测信度从 0 81(开放性 )至 0 91(外向性 ) ;因子分析表明 3 0种人格特质分量表基本上负荷了五个主要公共因子 (可解释 5 7 65 %的总体方差 ) ;NEO -PI -R的神经质和外向性维度与EPQ的神经质和内外向维度的相关系数分别为 0 744 (P <0 0 1)和 0 816(P <0 0 1)。研究还发现性别、年龄和受教育程度对测验的结果均有明显的影响。结论 :作者认为NEO -PI-R在个别条目稍加修改后很适合在中国大陆应用 ,并建议在标准化时应建立年龄常模。

结球甘蓝NBS-LRR类R基因同源序列的分离

根据大多数抗病基因编码蛋白质的核苷酸结合区(NBS)和富含亮氨酸重复序列(LRR)保守区域的特点,设计PCR特异简并引物,从抗TuMV的结球甘蓝材料84075中,扩增出513 bp的DNA片段,经克隆、测序后,得到4个含有NBS-LRR保守区域的R基因同源序列,分别命名为:Bor1、Bor2、Bor3和Bor4,同源性比较分析表明,它们与已克隆的抗病基因或抗病基因片段有不同程度的同源性。以Bor1为探针,对84075进行Southern blot和RFLP分析的结果表明,Bor1以多拷贝形式存在。