Different Expression of Mitochondrial and Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Genes in Epicardial Adipose Tissue Depends on Coronary Atherosclerosis

The aim of our study was to analyze mitochondrial and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) gene expression profiles in subcutaneous (SAT) and epicardial (EAT) adipose tissue, skeletal muscle, and myocardium in patients with and without CAD undergoing elective cardiac surgery. Thirty-eight patients, 27 with (CAD group) and 11 without CAD (noCAD group), undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting and/or valvular surgery were included in the study. EAT, SAT, intercostal skeletal muscle, and right atrium tissue and blood samples were collected at the start and end of surgery; mRNA expression of selected mitochondrial and ER stress genes was assessed using qRT-PCR. The presence of CAD was associated with decreased mRNA expression of most of the investigated mitochondrial respiratory chain genes in EAT, while no such changes were seen in SAT or other tissues. In contrast, the expression of ER stress genes did not differ between the CAD and noCAD groups in almost any tissue. Cardiac surgery further augmented mitochondrial dysfunction in EAT. In our study, CAD was associated with decreased expression of mitochondrial, but not endoplasmic reticulum stress genes in EAT. These changes may contribute to the acceleration of coronary atherosclerosis.     

Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Oat Beta-Glucans in a Crohn’s Disease Model: Time- and Molar Mass-Dependent Effects

Background: The incidence of Crohn’s disease (CD) is increasing worldwide, and it has currently become a serious public health issue in society. The treatment of CD continues throughout a patient’s lifetime, and therefore, it is necessary to develop new, effective treatment methods, including dietotherapy. The present study aimed to determine the effects of consumption of oat beta-glucans with different molar mass on colon inflammation (colitis) in the early stages of 2,4,6-trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid (TNBS)-induced CD in an animal model. Methods: Sprague–Dawley rats (control and TNBS-induced CD) were divided into three dietary groups and fed for 3 days (reflecting acute inflammation) or 7 days (reflecting remission) with a feed containing 1% low (βGl) or high (βGh) molar mass oat beta-glucan or a feed without this polysaccharide. The level of colon inflammatory markers and the expression of cytokines and their receptor genes were measured by ELISA and RT-PCR methods, respectively. Results: Acute inflammation or remission (3 or 7 days after TNBS administration, respectively) stages of experimentally induced CD were characterized by an increase in the level of inflammatory markers (IL-1, IL-6, IL-10, IL-12, TNF-α, CRP, MPO, COX, and PGE2) and the disruption of some cytokine signaling pathways as well as macro- and microscopic changes of colon tissue. The consumption of oat beta-glucans reduced the level of inflammatory markers and recovered the signaling pathways and histological changes, with stronger effects of βGl after 7 days of colitis. Conclusions: Dietary oat beta-glucans can reduce colitis at the molecular and organ level and accelerate CD remission.     

级进模结构设计中的装配约束表达及求解

针对级进模结构特点，提出了能完整描述级进模组成部件功能及约束的 约束树模型，并采用基于变量表达式的约束求解方法实现了级进模装配模型的快速更新。该方法为实现基于约束的自顶向下的级进模结构设计奠定了基础。     

冷轧带钢板形缺陷表达式回归及数学模型

介绍了武钢冷轧厂１２５０ｍｍＨＣ轧机板形控制基本原理及冷轧带钢板形缺陷的板形分量表达式的回归处理和数学模型     

D-氨基酸氧化酶的研究进展

D-氨基酸氧化酶(DAAO)是一种以黄素腺嘌呤(FAD)为辅基的典型的黄素蛋白酶类.DAAO可氧化D-氨基酸生成相应的酮酸和氨.介绍了D-氨基酸氧化酶的研究现状,包括在自然界的分布、生理功能、生物学特性、催化机理、基因克隆和序列分析以及基因表达.     

"偶然"流溢在现代陶艺中的艺术魅力

现代陶艺作为一种工艺美术品,是某一种生活方式和审美思想与审美情趣的载体,是创作者在自己生命旅程中的每个驿站里对情感体悟的一个表达;它是一种记忆、一种记录,更是一种镌刻在生命中的永恒。所以说现代陶艺创作是在“偶然”间捕捉感觉,而并非是在刻意地塑造感觉。     

真核表达质粒pcDNA3.1(+)-Vasostatin的构建及其在293T细胞中的表达

目的构建真核表达质粒pcDNA3.1(+)-Vasostatin并检测其在真核细胞内的表达水平。方法将带有信号肽的Vasostatin基因片段克隆至pcDNA3.1(+)真核表达载体上,经酶切鉴定及测序分析证明构建成功后,以脂质体介导法转染293T细胞,通过Westernblot法,检测其在293T细胞内的表达水平。结果所构建的真核表达质粒pcDNA3.1(+)-Va-sostatin转染293T细胞后,在其裂解的上清液中,检测到目的基因的表达。结论已成功构建了pcDNA3.1(+)-Vasostatin表达载体,并在真核细胞中表达了目的蛋白。     

压缩感知及其图像处理应用研究进展与展望

压缩感知理论（Compressed sensing,CS）通过少量的线性测量值感知信号的原始结构,并通过求解最优化问题精确地重构原信号.该理论减少了数字图像及视频 获取时的存储及传输代价,也为后续的图像处理及识别的研究提供了新的契机,促进了理论和工程应用的结合. 阐述了CS的基本原理,综述了其关键技术稀疏变换、观测矩阵 设计、重构算法的一系列最新理论成果和发展,深入分析和比较了CS理论应用到图像处理领域的研究和发展状况,总结了其中存在的问题,并对未来的应用前景进行了展望.     

Ⅱ型B族链球菌表面免疫相关蛋白基因的克隆和原核表达

目的重组表达Ⅱ型B族链球菌表面免疫相关蛋白(Surfaceimmunogenicprotein,SIP)基因,为进一步免疫学研究提供目标蛋白。方法用PCR的方法从GBSⅡ型标准株的基因组DNA中扩增出SIP基因,用T/A克隆法将其插入pMD18T载体,构建原核表达载体pET32aSIP,用BL21(DE3)/pET系统表达TrixSIP融合蛋白,SDSPAGE和质谱分析鉴定表达产物,并对表达蛋白进行初步纯化。结果PCR扩增产物经测序,证实与GenBank中Ⅰa/c型GBS的SIP的基因序列同源性为99%。SDSPAGE显示,经IPTG诱导后BL21(DE3)/pET32aSIP总蛋白中出现一条相对分子质量为66000的新蛋白带。质谱分析和蛋白质库的比较证实其为B族链球菌表面免疫相关蛋白(SIP)的可能性分数为74。结论已成功表达并初步纯化SIP,为SIP在细菌致病中的作用研究以及相关疫苗的制备奠定了基础。     

人BLys 78-285的高效表达、纯化及功能鉴定

目的 克隆人B淋巴细胞刺激因子(B-lymphocyte stimulator,BLyS)胞外区cDNA,并行高效表达、纯化及功能鉴定。方法 提取 HL-60细胞总RNA,经RT-PCR扩增编码人 BLyS胞外区 78-285氨基酸 cDNA,行序列测定后,构建高效原核表达载体pQE-80L,经 IPTG诱导表达及 Ni-NTA层析纯化,SDS-PAGE和 Wester blot检测活性。结果 RT-PCR扩增得到627bp的DNA片段,序列分析与CenBank中报道的编码BLyS 78-285的cDNA序列一致,并在大肠杆菌中得到高效表达,纯化后纯度可达95％,并能刺激B淋巴细胞增殖。结论 成功克隆人 BLyS胞外区cD-NA,并获得了高效表达,纯化产物具有生物学活性,为进一步研究奠定了基础。