鸡Ii结合Rab5a和Rab7b分子的分析

本研究旨在探明鸡恒定链（invariant chain，Ii）与内吞体转运蛋白Rab5a和Rab7b结合的结构域和在细胞内共定位的特征。首先，用PCR和基因突变技术将Ii胞浆区与跨膜区[Ii_{（Cyt-Tra）}]、Ii CLIP （class Ⅱ-associated invariant chain peptide）-三聚体区[Ii_{（CLIP-TRIM）}]和Ii突变体[Ii_{（M81-87aa）}、Ii_{（M91-99aa）}和Ii_{（M81-99aa）}]分别插入pET-32a和pEGFP-C1构建相应的原核和真核重组质粒。其次，将构建的含有绿色荧光蛋白的重组质粒与实验室保存的含有红色荧光Rab5a和Rab7b的重组质粒共转染至人胚胎肾细胞系293 T，观察它们的共定位。将构建的原核重组质粒进行表达和纯化，最后用拉下法和免疫印迹检测Ii与Rab5a和Rab7b的结合域。结果表明，成功构建Ii结构域及Ii突变体的重组质粒。Ii_{（Cyt-Tra）}及Ii突变体均能与Rab5a和Rab7b在细胞内共定位，而Ii_{（CLIP-TRIM）}与空载体却不能。Ii的胞浆区和跨膜区是与Rab5a和Rab7b结合的功能结构域，而不是CLIP与三聚体区。综上所述，鸡Ii与Rab5a和Rab7b共定位和结合的区域是其胞浆区和跨膜区，而不是内质网腔区。这些结果提示Rab分子参与了Ii在胞内细胞器的转运机制，为进一步研究Ii及其载体在细胞内的转运机制和功能提供了新的途径。     

Expression of the tobacco β-1,3-glucanase gene, PR-2d, following induction of SAR with Peronospora tabacina

Systemic acquired resistance (SAR) is induced following inoculation of Peronospora tabacina sporangia into the stems of Nicotiana tabacum plants highly susceptible to the pathogen. Previous results have shown that accumulation of acidic β-1,3-glucanases (PR-2's) following induction of SAR by P. tabacina may contribute to resistance to P. tabacina. We showed that up-regulation of the PR-2 gene, PR-2d, following stem inoculation with P. tabacina, is associated with SAR. Studies using plants transformed with GUS constructs containing the full length promoter from PR-2d or promoter deletions, provided evidence that a previously characterized regulatory element that is involved in response to salicylic acid (SA), may be involved in regulation of PR-2d following induction of SAR with P. tabacina. This work provides evidence that regulation of PR-2 genes during P. tabacina-induced SAR may be similar to regulation of these genes during infection of N-gene tobacco by TMV or following exogenous application of SA, and provides further support for the role of SA in regulation of genes during P. tabacina-induced SAR.     

马尾松毛虫多功能氧化酶测定正交试验优化研究

应用L16(43)正交试验设计对影响马尾松毛虫多功能氧化酶细胞色素P450测定的因素PMSF浓度、酶原稀释比和离心速度进行优化研究。结果表明供试的16组复配组合中,组合A1B1D1(选用0.2 mol/L PMSF浓度、酶原稀释比为2∶1,离心速度1为5 000 r/min)最优,按照该组合的条件进行马尾松毛虫MFO酶细胞色素P450测定,效果最佳。     

Complexing the Marine Sesquiterpene Euplotin C by Means of Cyclodextrin-Based Nanosponges: A Preliminary Investigation

Euplotin C is a sesquiterpene of marine origin endowed with significant anti-microbial and anti-tumor properties. Despite the promising functional profile, its progress as a novel drug candidate has failed so far, due to its scarce solubility and poor stability in aqueous media, such as biological fluids. Therefore, overcoming these limits is an intriguing challenge for the scientific community. In this work, we synthesized β-cyclodextrin-based nanosponges and investigated their use as colloidal carriers for stably complex euplotin C. Results obtained proved the ability of the carrier to include the natural compound, showing remarkable values of both loading efficiency and capacity. Moreover, it also allowed us to preserve the chemical structure of the loaded compound, which was recovered unaltered once extracted from the complex. Therefore, the use of β-cyclodextrin-based nanosponges represents a viable option to vehiculate euplotin C, thus opening up its possible use as pharmacologically active compound.     

Potentially Beneficial Effects on Healthy Aging by Supplementation of the EPA-Rich Microalgae Phaeodactylum tricornutum or Its Supernatant—A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial in Elderly Individuals

Dietary supplements that promote healthy aging are mostly warranted in an aging society. Because of age-related risks, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative agents such as microalgae are potential candidates for intervention. In a randomized controlled trial, we tested Phaeodactylum tricornutum (PT), a microalgae rich in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), carotenoids, vitamins, and β-glucans, cultured in bioreactors. In this pilot trial, 19 healthy elderly received supplements for two weeks based on either the whole PT (A), the β-1,3-glucan-rich PT supernatant (SupB), the combination thereof (A+SupB), or a Comparator product (Comp). The primary outcome variable plasma interleukin-6 was reduced after treatment with A+SupB compared to the Comp group (p = 0.04). The mobility parameters 5 s sit-to-stand test (p = 0.04 in the A group) and by trend gait speed (p = 0.08 in the A+SupB diet) were improved compared to Comp. No treatment effects were observed for fatty acids, compared to Comp but omega-6 to -3 fatty acid ratio (p = 0.006) and arachidonic acid/EPA ratio (p = 0.006) were reduced within group A+SupB. Further, the SupB study product reduced faecal zonulin (p = 0.03) compared to the Comp. The data revealed an anti-inflammatory and potentially anti-oxidative effect of particular PT preparations, suggesting that they might be suitable for effects in healthy elderly.     

西花蓟马对高低温胁迫响应的转录组分析

为揭示西花蓟马Frankliniella occidentalis对温度的适应机制,采用高通量测序技术对低温（-13℃）、常温（26℃）和高温（40℃）胁迫1 h后西花蓟马进行转录组测序分析,筛选差异表达的unigenes,并对其进行功能注释与相关代谢通路富集分析,同时随机选择8个西花蓟马耐热性相关unigenes进行实时荧光定量（real-time fluorescence quantification PCR,qRT-PCR）测定,以验证转录组测序数据的正确性。结果显示,转录组测序、组装后共获得79 516个unigenes,在NR和KEGG数据库中分别注释到28 675个和47 285个unigenes。40℃与26℃温度胁迫后差异表达的unigenes数量最多,为333个;-13℃与26℃温度胁迫后差异表达的unigenes最少,只有134个;40℃与-13℃温度胁迫后差异表达的unigenes为230个。差异表达的unigenes主要参与内质网蛋白合成和代谢通路等途径,其中有许多热激蛋白基因和细胞色素P450基因受到高低温胁迫后上调表达,表明这些unigenes可能参与西花蓟马应对极端温度的耐受性作用。随机筛选的8个差异表达unigenes的qRT-PCR结果与转录组测序结果一致,表明转录组数据可靠。     

小麦诱导抗性基因TaWIR1b的克隆及表达分析

全蚀病是小麦上一种重要的土传病害。选育和种植抗病品种是防治小麦全蚀病的根本途径,抗病基因研究是抗病育种的基础性工作。根据基因TaWIR1b(Accession no.M94959.1)的全长序列设计引物扩增‘新农19’的cDNA,获得了完整ORF,编码85个氨基酸残基,比对后发现与TaWIR1b序列同源性达100%。根据获得的TaWIR1b基因全长序列设计定量引物,分析TaWIR1b在全蚀菌胁迫条件下不同互作模式的表达特征。结果表明接种全蚀病菌后抗病小麦品种‘新农19’中TaWIR1b基因被诱导表达,接菌后3d达到峰值143.97,感病品种‘新麦19’中峰值出现在接菌后8d,表达量仅为对照的4.22倍,提示该基因可能参与小麦对全蚀病的抗病过程。     

毛竹cab-PhE11基因的克隆与序列分析

采用RT-PCR技术和RACE-PCR技术,从毛竹(Phyllostachys edulis)中分离了捕光叶绿素a/b结合蛋白基因cDNA编码区全长,命名为cab-PhE11(GenBank登记号:EU327783)。该基因全长1154 bp,编码区cDNA全长753 bp,编码250个氨基酸。生物信息学分析表明,在cab-PhE11编码的蛋白第62~239位包括典型的捕光叶绿素a/b结合蛋白功能域,还包含1个N-糖基化位点、1个酪氨酸激酶Ⅱ磷酸化位点、5个N-肉豆蔻酸化位点以及1个丙氨酸富集区。序列相似性分析结果表明,cab-PhE11编码的氨基酸序列与玉米、绿豆、拟南芥、烟草等的cab基因有较高的相似性,都在80%以上,该基因属于lhcb6类基因。