This paper reports the optimized electro-transformation parameters of Bacillus thuringiensis plasmid-free mutant strain BMB171 by electroporation, and expressing effect of several cry genes introduced in this recipient. It showed that a highest electro-transformation frequency could be obtained, when SG solution was used as the buffer, and a 10.0V/cm of field strength, one time of pulse as well as a growth phase of recipient cells at the exponential phase (OD650nm value was 0.2~0.3) were selected. The highest of electro-transformation frequency with pHT3101 could reach at 8 ?107 hansformants/?g DNA. The transformation frequencies increased at linear velocity as the concentration increase of pHT3101 from 54.69pg/ml to 3.50?g/mL, then reached saturation afterwards. All plasmids introduced in BMB171 could produce characteristic insecticidal crystal proteins through expression of relevent cry genes carried by them. Meanwhile, these insecticidal crystal proteins could form parasporal crystals, which have characteristic geometric shapes.

Sup35 in its native state is a translation termination factor in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The prion domain of Sup35p can form amyloid-like proteinaceous fibrils in vitro and in vivo. Furthermore, the in-register cross beta-sheet structure of Sup35p amyloid fibrils is similar to those formed in other species. Therefore, studies on mechanism of Sup35p self-assembly can be an appropriate model to study protein misfolding-related diseases and prion biology. Because of its ability to self-assemble into nanowires, the prion domain of Sup35p has been widely used in biotechnology and nanotechnology.
Amino Acid Sequence ; Amyloid ; chemistry ; metabolism ; Molecular Sequence Data ; Peptide Termination Factors ; chemistry ; Prions ; chemistry ; Protein Conformation ; Saccharomyces cerevisiae ; genetics ; metabolism ; Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins ; chemistry

Objective:To investigate the efficacy of shunt after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) in liver cirrhosis accompanied with portal vein thrombosis (PVT).Methods:Forty-four cases with liver cirrhosis accompanied with PVT who underwent TIPS treatment from January 2015 to May 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. Clinical baseline data of the patients were collected. Portal vein pressure gradient (PVPG) before and after the surgery was recorded. Shunt patency was observed at 3, 6, 12, 18 and 24 months after the surgery. The influencing factors were determined by univariate and multivariate analysis.Results:Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt was successfully established in all 44 cases. The postoperative PVPG was lower than preoperative ( P < 0.01). The shunt patency rate after TIPS in PVT was 18.2% ( n = 8). The cumulative shunt patency rates at 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months after surgery were 95.5%, 90.7%, 90.7%, 86.8% and 74.4%, respectively. Univariate analysis showed that diabetes history, platelet level and prothrombin time-international normalized ratio were associated with postoperative shunt dysfunction. Multivariate analysis showed that diabetes history ( P = 0.007, OR = 28.606) was an independent risk factor for postoperative shunt dysfunction. Conclusion:TIPS is a safe and feasible procedure, which can effectively reduce the portal pressure in liver cirrhosis accompanied with PVT. Diabetic patients have a higher risk of postoperative shunt dysfunction. Therefore, clinical intervention should be strengthened for high-risk patients.

Bivalves are species-rich mollusks with prominent protective roles in coastal ecosystems.Across these ancient lineages,colony-founding larvae anchor themselves either by byssus produc-tion or by cemented attachment.The latter mode of sessile life is strongly molded by left-right shell asymmetry during larval development of Ostreoida oysters such as Crassostrea hongkongensis.Here,we sequenced the genome of C.hongkongensis in high resolution and compared it to reference bivalve genomes to unveil genomic determinants driving cemented attachment and shell asymmetry.Importantly,loss of the homeobox gene Antennapedia(Antp)and broad expansion of lineage-specific extracellular gene families are implicated in a shift from byssal to cemented attachment in bivalves.Comparative transcriptomic analysis shows a conspicuous divergence between left-right asymmetrical C.hongkongensis and symmetrical Pinctada fucata in their expression profiles.Especially,a couple of orthologous transcription factor genes and lineage-specific shell-related gene families including that encoding tyrosinases are elevated,and may cooperatively govern asymmet-rical shell formation in Ostreoida oysters.