<b><span style="font-family:;" "="">Background:</span></b><span style="font-family:;" "=""> As C677T mutation, A1298C mutation in methyle...<b><span style="font-family:;" "="">Background:</span></b><span style="font-family:;" "=""> As C677T mutation, A1298C mutation in methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene results in a decreased MTHFR activity but </span><span style="font-family:;" "="">to</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> a less extent, it is known as a risk factor of predisposition to human neural tube defects (NTDs), in some populations. Our objective was therefore to study, for the first time in Algerian population, if A1298C polymorphism confer</span><span style="font-family:;" "="">s </span><span style="font-family:;" "="">risk for the occurrence of this abnormality. We have examined the distribution of the genotype and the allele frequencies of A1298C mutation, and also their influence on plasma homocysteine (Hcy) concentration. <b>Patients and Methods:</b> We studied this polymorphism in 38 mothers of NTD cases and 67 control individuals of an eastern Algerian population. The muta<span>tion was determined by polymerase chain reaction</span></span><span style="font-family:;" "="">-</span><span style="font-family:;" "="">restriction fragm</span><span style="font-family:;" "="">ent length polymorphism analysis (PCR/RFLP). Plasma homocysteine concentration was analyzed using an automated chemiluminescence method. <b>Results:</b> No signi?cant association could be observed between allele and genotypes frequencies of A1298C MTHFR gene polymorphism and NTDs risk. However, we could observe that A1298C polymorphism affects homocysteine metabolism in mothers of NTD cases leading to homocysteine concentration values higher in AA genotype and lower in AC/CC genotypes (15.29</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:;" "="">±</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:;" "="">11.8 μmol/l <span>vs.<i> </i></span>8.63</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:;" "="">±</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:;" "="">3.83 μmol/l, <i>p</i> < 0.05). <b>Conclusion:</b> Data indicate that A1298C MTHFR gene polymorphism might be a risk factor by affecting homocysteine metabolism in mothers of Algerian children with NTDs.</span>展开更多
In this article, the functions of D-myo-inositol-1,4,5-trisphosphate (Ins [1,4,5] P3) in regulating pollen tube polar growth were investigated by application of caged version of the phosphoinositides. To increase the ...In this article, the functions of D-myo-inositol-1,4,5-trisphosphate (Ins [1,4,5] P3) in regulating pollen tube polar growth were investigated by application of caged version of the phosphoinositides. To increase the intracellular Ins(1,4,5)P3 concentration at the apical region of pollen tube, the caged Ins(1,4,5)P3 loaded by osmotic shock was activated by 10 s 360 nm UV flash at this domain (10 μm from the tip). More than 70% pollen tubes were induced swelling at apex and/or growth axis reorientation, accompanying temporarily growth arrest, by localized increase of Ins(1,4,5)P3 concentration (n=21). While, pollen tubes without being loaded with caged Ins(1,4,5)P3 had not response to the same dosage UV flash. With FM 1-43 fluorescent staining, it was found that growth perturbation by UV activated caged Ins(1,4,5)P3 had tight link with membrane trafficking at the apical zone of pollen tubes. Upon UV pulse, the apical V-shaped bright area where was full of secretory vesicles spread to a much broader region, which implied that actin filaments at the apical region were remodeled. It was also observed that the FM 1-43 fluorescence intensity at tip remarkably increased than that before UV flash, which demonstrated that more secretory vesicles were accumulated at this region. To estimate the role of Ins(1,4,5)P3 in modulating intracellular calcium concentration and distribution, dextran conjugated fluorescent dye Calcium Green-1 and Rhodamine B were microinjected into pollen tubes together with caged Ins(1,4,5)P3. The results showed that calcium concentration at the subapical region increased upon UV released Ins(1,4,5)P3. Consequently, the tip-focused calcium gradient under the apical dome of pollen tube was disturbed. Simultaneously, the pollen tube bulged at the apical region and its growth rate decreased. As the tip-focused calcium gradient was reestablished, the pollen tube morphology and growth recovered to the normal level. Therefore, Ins(1,4,5)P3 can modulate pollen tube growth rate and direction through mobilizing intracellular calcium and regulating vesicle trafficking during pollen tube finding its way to the ovary.展开更多
文摘<b><span style="font-family:;" "="">Background:</span></b><span style="font-family:;" "=""> As C677T mutation, A1298C mutation in methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene results in a decreased MTHFR activity but </span><span style="font-family:;" "="">to</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> a less extent, it is known as a risk factor of predisposition to human neural tube defects (NTDs), in some populations. Our objective was therefore to study, for the first time in Algerian population, if A1298C polymorphism confer</span><span style="font-family:;" "="">s </span><span style="font-family:;" "="">risk for the occurrence of this abnormality. We have examined the distribution of the genotype and the allele frequencies of A1298C mutation, and also their influence on plasma homocysteine (Hcy) concentration. <b>Patients and Methods:</b> We studied this polymorphism in 38 mothers of NTD cases and 67 control individuals of an eastern Algerian population. The muta<span>tion was determined by polymerase chain reaction</span></span><span style="font-family:;" "="">-</span><span style="font-family:;" "="">restriction fragm</span><span style="font-family:;" "="">ent length polymorphism analysis (PCR/RFLP). Plasma homocysteine concentration was analyzed using an automated chemiluminescence method. <b>Results:</b> No signi?cant association could be observed between allele and genotypes frequencies of A1298C MTHFR gene polymorphism and NTDs risk. However, we could observe that A1298C polymorphism affects homocysteine metabolism in mothers of NTD cases leading to homocysteine concentration values higher in AA genotype and lower in AC/CC genotypes (15.29</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:;" "="">±</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:;" "="">11.8 μmol/l <span>vs.<i> </i></span>8.63</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:;" "="">±</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:;" "="">3.83 μmol/l, <i>p</i> < 0.05). <b>Conclusion:</b> Data indicate that A1298C MTHFR gene polymorphism might be a risk factor by affecting homocysteine metabolism in mothers of Algerian children with NTDs.</span>
文摘In this article, the functions of D-myo-inositol-1,4,5-trisphosphate (Ins [1,4,5] P3) in regulating pollen tube polar growth were investigated by application of caged version of the phosphoinositides. To increase the intracellular Ins(1,4,5)P3 concentration at the apical region of pollen tube, the caged Ins(1,4,5)P3 loaded by osmotic shock was activated by 10 s 360 nm UV flash at this domain (10 μm from the tip). More than 70% pollen tubes were induced swelling at apex and/or growth axis reorientation, accompanying temporarily growth arrest, by localized increase of Ins(1,4,5)P3 concentration (n=21). While, pollen tubes without being loaded with caged Ins(1,4,5)P3 had not response to the same dosage UV flash. With FM 1-43 fluorescent staining, it was found that growth perturbation by UV activated caged Ins(1,4,5)P3 had tight link with membrane trafficking at the apical zone of pollen tubes. Upon UV pulse, the apical V-shaped bright area where was full of secretory vesicles spread to a much broader region, which implied that actin filaments at the apical region were remodeled. It was also observed that the FM 1-43 fluorescence intensity at tip remarkably increased than that before UV flash, which demonstrated that more secretory vesicles were accumulated at this region. To estimate the role of Ins(1,4,5)P3 in modulating intracellular calcium concentration and distribution, dextran conjugated fluorescent dye Calcium Green-1 and Rhodamine B were microinjected into pollen tubes together with caged Ins(1,4,5)P3. The results showed that calcium concentration at the subapical region increased upon UV released Ins(1,4,5)P3. Consequently, the tip-focused calcium gradient under the apical dome of pollen tube was disturbed. Simultaneously, the pollen tube bulged at the apical region and its growth rate decreased. As the tip-focused calcium gradient was reestablished, the pollen tube morphology and growth recovered to the normal level. Therefore, Ins(1,4,5)P3 can modulate pollen tube growth rate and direction through mobilizing intracellular calcium and regulating vesicle trafficking during pollen tube finding its way to the ovary.