Effects of cinnamyl aldehyde on c-Fos and c-Myc expression in NIH3T3 cells

AIM: Cinnamyl aldehyde (CA) is one alcohol ingredient derived from Cinnamomum cassia,which is widely used in treating chronic skin wound in Chinese medicine with the curative effect of ‘rescuing YANG’.The purpose of the present study was to investigate the expression of c-Fos,c-Myc proteins at different time points in NIH3T3 treated with CA and explore the possible mechanism of promoting cell proliferation by CA.METHODS: MTT assay was used for observing cell proliferation.Expression of c-Fos and c-Myc proteins in NIH3T3 cells were assessed by immunocytochemistry assay.RESULTS: The cell proliferation was promoted obviously when CA concentration was between 8.8×10^-2 μg/L and 8.8×10 μg/L.CA at concentration of 5.5 μg/L significantly induced expression of c-Fos,c-Myc proteins at 2-3 h after the stimulation compared with control group (P<0.01).CONCLUSION: CA increases expression of c-Fos and c-Myc proteins,which may be one of mechanisms for CA to promote NIH3T3 cell proliferation.     

Effect of rhEGF activating extracellular signal-regulated kinase on the expression of Bcl-2 and p53 protein in human amniotic cells

AIM: To explore the effect of recombinant human epidermal growth factor (rhEGF) on the ERK1/2 pathway and its safety in use when the proliferation of cultured FL cells (human amnion epithelial cells) were promoted by rhEGF.METHODS: FL cells were stimulated by rhEGF at various concentrations.The proliferation rate of FL cells was evaluated by MTT assay.Western blotting was used to detect phosphorylation of ERK1/2 (p-ERK1/2) and the change of Bcl-2 and P53 protein.RESULTS: The proliferation rate FL cells reached the maximum when the concentration of rhEGF was 10 μg/L (42.4％，P<0.01).Western blotting showed that the activity of p-ERK1/2 increased significantly when rhEGF ranged in 10 μg/L to 60 μg/L.Level of Bcl-2 was unchanged in each groups.Level of P53 decreased significantly when the concentration of rhEGF was 60 μg/L.CONCLUSION: It is safe when rhEGF presents in optimization concentration of 10 μg/L.The capability of apoptosis may be depressed when rhEGF is in larger dose.     

唐菖蒲不同品种生理特性及栽培适应性的研究

１９９３～１９９７年研究表明,在贵阳地区,适应性较强的唐菖蒲浅色花品种的休眠球茎、发芽种球、幼苗期球茎及幼苗根的超氧化物歧化酶活性高于适应性较弱的深色花品种,而深色花品种的开花期母球、新球、新根、茎、叶、花药的蛋白质含量以及上部叶片的光饱和点、净光合速率、光呼吸速率、暗呼吸速率高于浅色花品种,花瓣的蛋白质含量低于浅色花品种。由此推测,唐菖蒲不同品种的栽培适应性差异与以上生理生化性状差异有关。     

饲粮不同能量、蛋白质水平对生茸期梅花鹿的影响

本研究采用 2 (CP:2 4和 2 2 % )× 2 (GE:4.1 5和 1 6.74MJ/kg)二因子交叉设计 ,选用1岁 (毛桃 )梅花公鹿 69头 ,分为四个试验组 ,进行了饲养试验和消化试验。试验结果表明 ,饲粮能量、蛋白质水平对鹿体增重的互作效应显著 (P<0 .0 5) ,饲粮粗蛋白质水平对蛋白质消化率有极显著的影响 (P<0 .0 1 )。 1岁梅花鹿生茸期饲粮中能量、蛋白质适宜水平分别为1 7.37MJ/kg GE、2 2 .44% CP。平均每头鹿每天对能量和蛋白质的需要量分别为 36.84MJGE和 478g CP     

家蚕同源异型结构域蛋白基因Bmvis的克隆及组织表达和亚细胞定位

同源异型结构域蛋白(homeobox,HOX)基因是对生物体的生长发育从时间和空间上进行调控的一类基因。Vis(vismay)属于同源异型结构域蛋白转化生长影响因子(transforming growth interacting factor,TGIF)家族成员,在脊椎动物的研究中表明TGIF是转化生长因子-β(transforming growth factor β,TGF-β)信号转导途径中的转录抑制子,但在果蝇(Drosophilamelanogaster)的研究中发现其是一种转录激活子。基于为探究家蚕(Bombyx mori)中vis基因的功能提供基础信息的目的,在电子克隆的基础上通过RT-PCR从家蚕5龄幼虫精巢cDNA中克隆了长度为847 bp的vis基因(Bmvis)片段(GenBank登录号:JF412700)。蛋白结构分析表明Bmvis在HOX结构域的螺旋区和TALE区段内高度保守,同时在HOX结构域外的C末端大约20个氨基酸也是高度保守的。进化分析显示昆虫的Vis与Achi(achintya)聚为一类,但Vis与Achi根据物种分类关系聚在一起。对Bmvis在家蚕5龄第3天幼虫组织中表达的RT-PCR检测显示其仅在精巢中表达。将Bmvis进行原核表达后获得抗Bmvis多克隆抗体,亚细胞定位显示Bmvis在细胞核和细胞质中均有表达,但主要分布在细胞核中。     

利用RP-HPLC分析柑橘果肉水溶性蛋白质的差异

本文探索了利用超声波细胞破碎仪提取柑橘果肉中水溶性蛋白质的方法,并对流动相及波长等色谱条件进行优化,建立了反相高效液相色谱分离柑橘果肉水溶性蛋白质的技术。优化后的色谱条件为:流动相A为0.05%三氟乙酸甲醇溶液,B为0.05%三氟乙酸水溶液,A液100%～72%,梯度洗脱45 min,再用A液平衡10min,流速为1.0 mL/min,进样量为20μL,检测波长为270 nm。从7个柑橘品种的果肉中共分离出20个不同的蛋白质峰,图谱中各品种的特有蛋白质反映了不同品种不同表型性状的重要信息。     

Effect of ERK1/2/c-Fos signal pathway on angiotensin-(1-7) inhibiting proliferation of rat glomerular mesangial cell strain induced by angiotensin Ⅱ

AIM: To investigate the effect of ERK1/2/c-Fos signal pathway during angiotensin-(1-7) inhibiting proliferation of rat glomerular mesangial cell strain (GMCS) induced by angiotensin Ⅱ. METHODS: Rat glomerular mesangial cells (GMC) were co-cultured with angiotensin Ⅱ and different doses of angiotensin-(1-7). The numbers of GMC were evaluated by crystal violet staining. The amounts of p-ERK1/2 and c-Fos expressions were detected by Western blotting. RESULTS: Angiotensin- (1-7) showed its inhibitory effects on GMC number increasing induced by angiotensin Ⅱ as well as the amounts of p-ERK1/2 and c-Fos expressions in a concentration dependent manner. CONCLUSION: ERK/c-Fos signal pathway is involved in the inhibitory effects of angiotensin-(1-7) on angiotensin Ⅱ -induced GMC proliferation.     

Nutritive characterization of purslane accessions as influenced by planting date

The uniqueness of purslane (Portulaca spp.) asthe richest vegetable source of omega-3 (-3)fatty acids is well documented. However, purslane hasnot been domesticated or fully evaluated for itsnutritive value. The objective of this study was todetermine the influence of planting date on chemicalcomposition of purslane accessions. Eight accessionsfrom different geographical locations were planted 12days apart, and whole plants harvested at full bloom. Chemical analysis (DM basis) of leaves showedsignificant differences among varieties for all thecharacteristics measured. Accession by planting dateinteraction influenced (p < 0.05) levels of crudeprotein, total lipids, and carbohydrate contents. Wild Greek accession had the highest, while aBeltsville (Maryland) wild type had the lowest crudeprotein content (27.1 vs 20.5%) at the secondplanting date. Crude protein, lipid and ash levelswere most influenced (p < 0.05) by planting date. Total lipids varied from 4.0–5.8% and 3.7–5.1% forthe first and second planting dates, respectively. Selected fatty acid content indicated significantly(p < 0.05) higher levels of 18: 26, and18: 33 in the Dutch Garden accession comparedwith other varieties. The Egyptian wild accession hadthe lowest level of 18: 33. The ratio of 3 to 6 acids, which ranged from 5.5 to22.3 indicated a highnutritive value of purslane compared to other oilcrops such as soybeans and perrilla. The high levelsof protein in purslane compete with those of othercommercially important vegetable crops. The studyshows that, in spite of its genetic diversity, purslaneremains one of the most abundant terrestrial vegetablesources of Omega-3 fatty acids and other essentialnutrients potentially beneficial for humans as well asanimals.     

花后土壤水分胁迫对大麦旗叶蛋白质代谢及内源激素变化的影响

以防雨池栽的方式,研究了花后土壤水分胁迫对大麦旗叶蛋白质代谢及内源激素变化的影响。结果表明:土壤水分胁迫对旗叶蛋白质代谢影响较明显,干旱提高了旗叶可溶性蛋白含量;同时水分胁迫也提高了蛋白水解酶活性,且随胁迫时间的延长,蛋白酶活性呈增高趋势。这与土壤水分胁迫导致旗叶异戊烯基腺苷(iPA)含量下降、脱落酸(ABA)含量增加,从而引起旗叶早衰有密切关系。     

Utilization of cassava peels as substrate for crude protein formation

Mash prepared from cassava peels was inoculated with eitherSacchromyces cerevisiae orCandida tropicalis and then left to ferment for 7 days. Chemical analysis of the fermented mash showed substantial increase in crude protein content and decrease in carbohydrate content of the mash. The results also revealed slight increases in the ash, fibre and lipid content of the fermented mash. It was further observed that, when the mash was supplemented with inorganic nitrogen sources (urea, ammonium sulfate or sodium nitrate) before commencement of fermentation, the amount of crude protein formed was almost doubled. This enhanced crude protein production was highest in the mash supplemented with urea. Temperature of 30 °C, pH of 5.5 and moisture concentration of 130% were found to be optimum for crude protein formation by the organisms growing on the mash.