东方山羊豆水通道蛋白基因的克隆及初步分析

根据已知EST片段结合RT-PCR和RACE技术,从东方山羊豆(Galega Orientalis)中克隆到一个水通道蛋白(AQP)基因,命名为GoAQP(GenBank登录号:HM 803185)。测序和生物信息学分析表明,此序列全长1258bp,开放读码框(ORF)870 bp,编码289个氨基酸。GoAQP包含MIP家族信号序列HINPAVT/SFG,高等植物PIP高度保守序列GGANXXXXGY和TGI/TNPARSL/FGAAI/VI/VF/YN。与拟南芥AQP基因家族的系统进化分析表明,GoAQP属于PIP1亚型AQP蛋白。Real-Time PCR检测结果表明,GoAQP基因在根中表达量最高,茎中表达量最少;且受NaCl和PEG胁迫表达上调,NaCl表达呈双峰分布。因此GoAQP基因可能参与了东方山羊豆耐盐性调控。同时成功构建超表达载体pCAMBIA-1302-GoAQP,为转基因验证基因功能创造了基础。     

腊梅花水通道蛋白CpTIP基因甘露糖筛选体系植物表达载体的构建

[目的】构建以甘露糖为筛选剂的抗旱、抗盐碱植物表达载体,进一步选育无标记的抗逆作物品种。[方法]利用腊梅花水通道蛋白CpTIP cDNA和大肠杆菌pmi基因构建植物表达载体,将抗逆基凶与甘露糖正向选择系统结合。pmi基因植物表达载体（pPMI）的构建：用XhoI酶切植物表达载体pCAMBIA2301,切除Kan基因,并用CIP酶进行去磷酸化,然后与XhoI酶切后PCR产物连接转化。腊梅花水通道蛋白CpTIP基因甘露糖筛选体系植物表达载体（pPMI：：CpTIP）的构建：用和nI和Xbal酶切pPMI植物表达载体和克隆载体,并将酶切后pmi植物表达载体与腊梅花水通道蛋白CpTIP基因连接转化。转化鉴定均按Sambrook等的方法进行。[结果]成功构建了腊梅花水通道蛋白CpTIP基因甘露糖筛选体系植物表达载体pPMI：：CpTIP。[结论]所构建的载体结合了抗逆基凶和忖露糖正向选择系统的优点,将抗逆基因与环境友好型筛选体系很好的结合起来。     

水通道蛋白9的研究进展

水通道蛋白9在机体内许多器官组织中表达,它对水、尿素、甘油等分子均有通透性,其基因结构、染色体定位、蛋白质结构、组织分布和生理功能也已得到了较为深入的研究。本文对水通道蛋白9基因的结构特点、分子结构、分布和生理功能作一综述,以期为相关疾病诊治和生产实践提供理论依据。     

Water transport in the kidney and nephrogenic diabetes insipidus

Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is caused by an inability of the kidney to concentrate urine despite adequate concentration of vasopressin in blood and is characterized by polyuria, polydipsia, and hyposthenuria in the presence of plasma hyperosmolality. Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is the result of defects in water homeostasis in the kidney. Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus occurs when the kidneys cannot or do not respond to vasopressin. There are 2 categories of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Congenital nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is a rare, inherited, irreversible cause of polyuria and polydipsia in humans that is even rarer in animals. Acquired nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is more common and is often secondary to illness or medication that interferes with the action of vasopressin in the renal tubules. Unlike congenital nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, acquired or secondary nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is often reversible with correction of the associated or causative problem.     

香蕉水通道蛋白基因在成熟果实中的表达分析与亚细胞定位研究

[目的]更好了解香蕉果实成熟与水分代谢的关系。[方法]用RT-PCR的方法探讨水通道蛋白基因MaPIP1;1在香蕉果实成熟过程中的表达情况,并利用绿色荧光融合蛋白研究MaPIP1;1的亚细胞定位。[结果]香蕉水通道蛋白基因MaPIP1;1在正常和诱导成熟的果实中,表达持续下降。在高锰酸钾处理的果实中,MaPIP1;1在果实呼吸跃变发生之前表达平稳。亚细胞定位结果表明,MaPIP1;1主要定位于细胞质膜上。[结论]推测MaPIP1;1基因在香蕉果实中可能起了运输水分或其他小分子物质的作用。     

Effect of edaravone on expression of Aβ and AQP4 and activity of MMP2 and MMP9 in acute cerebral ischemia/reperfusion rats

AIM: To investigate the effect of edaravone on acute cerebral ischemia/reperfusion rats. METHODS: SD rats were randomly divided into sham operation group (saline), model group (modeling given saline), low dose group (edaravone at 6 mg/kg) and high dose group (edaravone at 10 mg/kg). The rat model was established by Zea Longa suture method. The nerve function scores were evaluated after operation, and the infarct volume was measured by TTC assay. The mRNA expression of aquaporin 4 (AQP4) and amyloid β-protein (Aβ) in the brain tissue was detected by RT-qPCR. The protein levels of APQ4 and Aβ were determined by Western blot. The activity of matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2) and matrix metalloproteinase 9(MMP9) was detected by gelatin zymography. RESULTS: Compared with model group, edaravone administration markedly alleviated neurological deficits, histological damages and brain edema. The mRNA and protein levels of AQP4 and Aβ, and the activity of MMP2 and MMP9 were downregulated (P<0.05). Furthermore, the improvements in high dose group were significantly more effective than those in low dose group. CONCLUSION: Edaravone significantly reduces neurological deficits and brain edema in the rats with acute ischemic stroke, and the mechanisms may be related to the downregulation of AQP4 and Aβ, and the activation of MMP2 and MMP9.     

小麦水通道蛋白基因 TaTIP1-1c-4BL的克隆与表达分析

为探究 TaTIP1-1c-4BL基因在小麦响应缺水胁迫中的作用，采用PCR扩增的方法从小麦‘科农199’cDNA中获得 TaTIP1-1c-4BL基因。生物信息学分析显示该基因编码区全长753 bp，共编码250个氨基酸。TaTIP1-1c-4BL蛋白具有6个跨膜域，为非分泌型、弱酸性、稳定型、疏水性蛋白。系统发育分析显示‘科农199’与来自粗山羊草和大麦的水通道蛋白亲缘关系较近。表达分析显示 TaTIP1-1c-4BL基因在小麦根、茎、叶、籽粒及颖壳中均有表达，在茎中表达量最高。在PEG胁迫下，该基因的表达量下调，表明该基因在小麦应对干旱胁迫过程中具有负调控作用。在NaCl、ABA及H₂O₂胁迫下，表达量先下调后上调，推测该基因参与了某些抗逆信号的传导。     

萝卜水通道蛋白基因RsAQP1b的表达模式及功能分析

以萝卜品种白玉春为材料,利用同源克隆的方法获得萝卜水通道蛋白基因Rs AQP1b的编码序列全长,在萝卜苗期干旱胁迫下分析Rs AQP1b基因及蛋白的表达模式;在烟草中表达该基因,研究干旱胁迫下烟草中MDA含量及保护酶的活性变化。结果表明:萝卜水通道蛋白基因Rs AQP1b的编码序列全长861bp,编码286个氨基酸。制备了Rs AQP1b多克隆抗体,效价在1∶512000以上。RealtimePCR与Westernblot检测表明,干旱胁迫导致Rs AQP1b基因与蛋白的表达水平整体下降。PEG6000干旱处理下的转基因与野生型烟草MDA含量都增加,但是转基因烟草的增加幅度小;随着干旱程度加重,转Rs AQP1b基因烟草中SOD含量呈上升趋势,CAT含量呈先上升后下降趋势,POD含量呈上升趋势,酶活性均高于相应野生型对照。     

Effect of aquaporin 4 on lymphatic brain edema in rats

AIM：To investigate the role of aquaporin 4 (AQP4) in the formation and elimination of lymphatic brain edema (LBE). METHODS：Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into sham group and LBE group. LBE was induced by ligating bilateral cervical lymphatic tubes and removing the corresponding lymphatic nodes. The water contents in the cerebral cortex were measured by wet-dry weight method. The expression of AQP4 in the cerebral cortex was detected 1 d, 3 d, 7 d, 11 d and 15 d after a cervical lymphatic blockade or a sham operation by immunohistofluorescence staining and Western blotting. Furthermore, correlation analysis was made between the protein expression of AQP4 and the brain water content. RESULTS：Compared with sham group, cerebral water content, and the protein expression of AQP4 in the LBE rats increased significantly 3 d after operation, peaked at 7 d, followed by gradually stepping down. Furthermore, the expression of AQP4 was positively correlated with brain water content (r=0.8024, P<0.05). CONCLUSION：AQP4 may play an important role in the formation and elimination of LBE.