BACKGROUND Prion diseases are a group of degenerative nerve diseases that are caused by infectious prion proteins or gene mutations.In humans,prion diseases result from mutations in the prion protein gene(PRNP).Only a...BACKGROUND Prion diseases are a group of degenerative nerve diseases that are caused by infectious prion proteins or gene mutations.In humans,prion diseases result from mutations in the prion protein gene(PRNP).Only a limited number of cases involving a specific PRNP mutation at codon 196(E196A)have been reported.The coexistence of Korsakoff syndrome in patients with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease(CJD)caused by E196A mutation has not been documented in the existing literature.CASE SUMMARY A 61-year-old Chinese man initially presented with Korsakoff syndrome,followed by rapid-onset dementia,visual hallucinations,akinetic mutism,myoclonus,and hyperthermia.The patient had no significant personal or familial medical history.Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain revealed extensive hyperintense signals in the cortex,while positron emission tomography/computed tomography showed a diffuse reduction in cerebral cortex metabolism.Routine biochemical and microorganism testing of the cerebrospinal fluid(CSF)yielded normal results.Tests for thyroid function,human immunodeficiency virus,syphilis,vitamin B1 and B12 levels,and autoimmune rheumatic disorders were normal.Blood and CSF tests for autoimmune encephalitis and autoantibody-associated paraneoplastic syndrome yielded negative results.A test for 14-3-3 protein in the CSF yielded negative results.Whole-genome sequencing revealed a diseasecausing mutation in PRNP.The patient succumbed to the illness 11 months after the initial symptom onset.CONCLUSION Korsakoff syndrome,typically associated with alcohol intoxication,also manifests in CJD patients.Individuals with CJD along with PRNP E196A mutation may present with Korsakoff syndrome.展开更多
The full length cDNA of a prion protein (PrP) encoding gene of guppy (Poecilia reticulata) and the corresponding ge-nomic DNA were cloned. The cDNA was 2245 bp in length and contained an open reading frame (ORF) of 15...The full length cDNA of a prion protein (PrP) encoding gene of guppy (Poecilia reticulata) and the corresponding ge-nomic DNA were cloned. The cDNA was 2245 bp in length and contained an open reading frame (ORF) of 1545 bp encoding a pro-tein of 515 amino acids,which held all typical structural characteristics of the functional PrP. The cloned genomic DNA fragment corresponding to the cDNA was 3720 bp in length,consisting of 2 introns and 2 exons. The 5’ untranslated region of cDNA origi-nated from the 2 exons,while the ORF originated from the second exon. Although the gene was transcribed in diverse tissues in-cluding brain,eye,liver,intestine,muscle and tail,its transcript was most abundant in the brain. In addition,the transcription of the gene was enhanced by 5 salinity,implying that it was associated with the response of guppy to saline stress.展开更多
Objective To investigate the 23 bp and 12 bp insertion/deletion(indel)mutations within the bovine prion protein(PRNP)gene in Chinese dairy cows,and to detect the associations of two indel mutations with BSE susceptibi...Objective To investigate the 23 bp and 12 bp insertion/deletion(indel)mutations within the bovine prion protein(PRNP)gene in Chinese dairy cows,and to detect the associations of two indel mutations with BSE susceptibility and milk performance.Methods Based on bovine PRNP gene sequence,two pairs of primers for testing the 23 bp and 12 bp indel mutations were designed.The PCR amplification and agarose electrophoresis were carried out to distinguish the different genotypes within the mutations.Moreover,based on previous data from other cattle breeds and present genotypic and allelic frequencies of two indels mutations in this study,the corrections between the two indel mutations and BSE susceptibility were tested,as well as the relationships between the mutations and milk performance traits were analyzed in this study based on the statistical analyses.Results In the analyzed Chinese Holstein population,the frequencies of two"del"alleles in 23 bp and 12 bp indel muations were more frequent.The frequency of haplotype of 23del-12del was higher than those of 23del-12ins and 23ins-12del.From the estimated r2and D’values,two indel polymorphisms were linked strongly in the Holstein population(D’=57.5%,r2=0.257).Compared with the BSE-affected cattle populations from the reported data,the significant differences of genotypic and allelic frequencies were found among present Holstein and some BSE-affected populations(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Similarly,there were significant frequency distribution differences of genotypes and alleles among Chinese Holstein and several previous reported healthy dairy cattle(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Moreover,association of genotype and combined genotypes of two indel polymorphisms with milk performance and resistant mastitis traits were analyzed in Holstein population,but no significant differences were found(P>0.05).Conclusions These observations revealed that the influence of two indel mutations within the bovine PRNP gene on BSE depended on the breed and they did not affect the milk production traits,which layed the foundation for future selection of resistant animals,and for improving health conditions for dairy breeding against BSE in China.展开更多
The prion protein (PrP) encoding gene of flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) was cloned. It was not interrupted by an intron. This gene has two promoters in its 5' upstream, indicating that its transcription may be ...The prion protein (PrP) encoding gene of flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) was cloned. It was not interrupted by an intron. This gene has two promoters in its 5' upstream, indicating that its transcription may be intensive, and should have an important function. It was expressed in all 14 tissues tested, demonstrating that it is a house-keeping gene. Its expression in digestion and reproduction systems implies that the possible prions of fish may transfer horizontally.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Prion diseases are a group of degenerative nerve diseases that are caused by infectious prion proteins or gene mutations.In humans,prion diseases result from mutations in the prion protein gene(PRNP).Only a limited number of cases involving a specific PRNP mutation at codon 196(E196A)have been reported.The coexistence of Korsakoff syndrome in patients with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease(CJD)caused by E196A mutation has not been documented in the existing literature.CASE SUMMARY A 61-year-old Chinese man initially presented with Korsakoff syndrome,followed by rapid-onset dementia,visual hallucinations,akinetic mutism,myoclonus,and hyperthermia.The patient had no significant personal or familial medical history.Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain revealed extensive hyperintense signals in the cortex,while positron emission tomography/computed tomography showed a diffuse reduction in cerebral cortex metabolism.Routine biochemical and microorganism testing of the cerebrospinal fluid(CSF)yielded normal results.Tests for thyroid function,human immunodeficiency virus,syphilis,vitamin B1 and B12 levels,and autoimmune rheumatic disorders were normal.Blood and CSF tests for autoimmune encephalitis and autoantibody-associated paraneoplastic syndrome yielded negative results.A test for 14-3-3 protein in the CSF yielded negative results.Whole-genome sequencing revealed a diseasecausing mutation in PRNP.The patient succumbed to the illness 11 months after the initial symptom onset.CONCLUSION Korsakoff syndrome,typically associated with alcohol intoxication,also manifests in CJD patients.Individuals with CJD along with PRNP E196A mutation may present with Korsakoff syndrome.
基金the Key Laboratory of Freshwater Germplasm and Biotechnology of Chinese Ministry of Agriculture,Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute,Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences (LFB20070601)the Key Laboratory of Mariculture of Chinese Ministry of Education,Ocean University of ChinaNational High Technology Research and Development Program of China (2007AA09Z427)
文摘The full length cDNA of a prion protein (PrP) encoding gene of guppy (Poecilia reticulata) and the corresponding ge-nomic DNA were cloned. The cDNA was 2245 bp in length and contained an open reading frame (ORF) of 1545 bp encoding a pro-tein of 515 amino acids,which held all typical structural characteristics of the functional PrP. The cloned genomic DNA fragment corresponding to the cDNA was 3720 bp in length,consisting of 2 introns and 2 exons. The 5’ untranslated region of cDNA origi-nated from the 2 exons,while the ORF originated from the second exon. Although the gene was transcribed in diverse tissues in-cluding brain,eye,liver,intestine,muscle and tail,its transcript was most abundant in the brain. In addition,the transcription of the gene was enhanced by 5 salinity,implying that it was associated with the response of guppy to saline stress.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 31272408 30972080)+2 种基金the National 863 Program of China (Grant No. 2013AA102505)the Program of National Beef Cattle and yak Industrial Technology System (CARS-38)the Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Projects of Shanxi Province (No. 2012NKC01-13).
文摘Objective To investigate the 23 bp and 12 bp insertion/deletion(indel)mutations within the bovine prion protein(PRNP)gene in Chinese dairy cows,and to detect the associations of two indel mutations with BSE susceptibility and milk performance.Methods Based on bovine PRNP gene sequence,two pairs of primers for testing the 23 bp and 12 bp indel mutations were designed.The PCR amplification and agarose electrophoresis were carried out to distinguish the different genotypes within the mutations.Moreover,based on previous data from other cattle breeds and present genotypic and allelic frequencies of two indels mutations in this study,the corrections between the two indel mutations and BSE susceptibility were tested,as well as the relationships between the mutations and milk performance traits were analyzed in this study based on the statistical analyses.Results In the analyzed Chinese Holstein population,the frequencies of two"del"alleles in 23 bp and 12 bp indel muations were more frequent.The frequency of haplotype of 23del-12del was higher than those of 23del-12ins and 23ins-12del.From the estimated r2and D’values,two indel polymorphisms were linked strongly in the Holstein population(D’=57.5%,r2=0.257).Compared with the BSE-affected cattle populations from the reported data,the significant differences of genotypic and allelic frequencies were found among present Holstein and some BSE-affected populations(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Similarly,there were significant frequency distribution differences of genotypes and alleles among Chinese Holstein and several previous reported healthy dairy cattle(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Moreover,association of genotype and combined genotypes of two indel polymorphisms with milk performance and resistant mastitis traits were analyzed in Holstein population,but no significant differences were found(P>0.05).Conclusions These observations revealed that the influence of two indel mutations within the bovine PRNP gene on BSE depended on the breed and they did not affect the milk production traits,which layed the foundation for future selection of resistant animals,and for improving health conditions for dairy breeding against BSE in China.
基金Supported by the Project under Major State Basic Research of China (No. G199901205)
文摘The prion protein (PrP) encoding gene of flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) was cloned. It was not interrupted by an intron. This gene has two promoters in its 5' upstream, indicating that its transcription may be intensive, and should have an important function. It was expressed in all 14 tissues tested, demonstrating that it is a house-keeping gene. Its expression in digestion and reproduction systems implies that the possible prions of fish may transfer horizontally.
