1.A Novel Method for Quickly Cloning Genes With Multiple DNA Fragments Using Isoschizomer-heterotail Restriction Endonuclease (IHRE)
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2006;0(06):-
A novel method for quickly cloning genes with multiple DNA fragments--one step cloning technique using isoschizomer-heterotail restriction endonuclease (IHRE) is described. Up to six DNA segments are ligated by using only one restriction endonuclease in this method. Comparing with routine method,it is simple, fast, economical and generates products with higher purity and achievement. Light chain of human enterokinase, DNA multi-epitope vaccine to HSV2 have been designed and successfully constructed via this method.
2.Comparative study of MRI patterns of medial patellofemoral ligament injury in adolescents and adults after acute lateral patellar dislocation
Lei ZHENG ; Guangying ZHANG ; Luming LIU ; Baisheng SUN ; Jiquan DU ; Hui JIANG ; Bin ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2013;47(10):903-907
Objective To compare and analyze MRI characteristics of medical patellofemoral ligament(MPFL) injury patterns in adolescents and adults after acute lateral patellar dislocation.Methods MR images of 42 adolescents and 45 adults after acute lateral patellar dislocation were retrospectively reviewed.Routine MR scanning was performed in axial,sagittal and coronal planes,including T1 WI,T2 WI and fat saturation sequence.The x2-tests were performed to analyze the MPFL injury patterns between adolescent group and adult group.Results The prevalence rate of MPFL injury was 97.6% (41/42) in adolescent group after acute lateral patellar dislocation,including 57.1% (24/42) of complete tear and 40.5% (17/42) of partial tear.The prevalence rate of MPFL injury was 100.0% (45/45) in adult group,including 64.4% (29/45) of complete tear and 35.6% (16/45) of partial tear.There were no statistical difference between adolescents and adults in prevalence rate of MPFL injury,complete MPFL tear,partial MPFL tear (x2 =1.084,0.486,0.223 ; P > 0.05).The prevalence rate of MPFL injury at femoral attachment,patellar attachment and midsubstance were 31.0% (13/42),78.6% (33/42) and 26.2% (11/42) respectively in adolescent group,whereas they were 64.4% (29/45),40.0% (18/45) and 15.6% (7/45) respectively in adult group.It occurred at multiple sites in 33.3% (14/42) of adolescents,and in 15.6% (7/45) of adults.There were significant differences between adolescents and adults in the prevalence rate of MPFL tear at femoral attachments and patellar attachments (x2 =9.759,13.324 ; P < 0.05),but there was no statistical difference at its midsubstance (x2 =1.497,P > 0.05).Although not statistically significant (x2 =3.749,P > 0.05),MPFL tear at multiple locations were seen more in adolescents than in adults (33.3% vs.15.6%).Conclusion The injury degree and distribution of MPFL are similar in adolescents and adults after acute lateral patellar dislocation,but there is significant difference in the site of MPFL injury distribution between adolescents and adults.MPFL is most easily injured at femoral attachment,secondly at patellar attachment in adults,while MPFL is most easily injured at patellar attachment,secondly at femoral attachment in adolescents.Adolescents are more likely to have multiple-site MPFL injury than adults.
3.Analysis of Differences in Secondary Metabolites from Dendrobium nobile Stems Cultivated on Epiphytic Rocks in Different Growth Years Based on Metabolomics
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(10):169-175
ObjectiveTo study the changing characteristics of secondary metabolic compounds accumulated in Dendrobium nobile stems at different growth years, a simulated wild stone plant, in order to provide a theoretical basis for rational planning of the harvesting period of D. nobile. MethodUltra-high performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry(UPLC-MS/MS) was used to detect and analyze the secondary metabolites in the stems of 1-year-old, 2-year-old, and 3-year-old D. nobile. The mass spectrometry data were processed using Analyst 1.6.3 software, and all samples were subjected to principal component analysis(PCA), cluster heat map analysis, partial least squares-discriminant analysis(PLS-DA), and differential secondary metabolites were screened based on variable importance in projection(VIP) values>1, fold change(FC)≥2 and FC≤0.5. Then differential secondary metabolites were identified based on relative molecular weight, fragmentation ions and mass spectrometry database, and enriched pathways were identified based on the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG) database. ResultA total of 1 317 secondary metabolites were identified in the stems of D. nobile at three growth stages, with flavonoids, phenolic acids, alkaloids and terpenoids accounting for 76.55% of the total. Compared with the 1-year-old stems of D. nobile, 289 differential secondary metabolites were identified in the 2-year-old stems, of which 255 were up-regulated and 34 were down-regulated, 682 differential secondary metabolites were identified in the 3-year-old stems, of which 502 were up-regulated and 180 were down-regulated. Compared to the 2-year-old stems, the 3-year-old stems had 602 differential secondary metabolites, with 405 up-regulated and 197 down-regulated. As the growth stage of D. nobile increased, the top 10 up-regulated differential metabolites mainly included flavonoids, phenolic acids, phenylpropanoids and terpenoids, such as kaempferol derivatives, asperulosidic acid, apigenin derivatives, chrysoeriol derivatives, isorhamnetin derivatives, taxifolin derivatives, quercetin derivatives. KEGG enrichment analysis showed significant enrichment of secondary metabolites in the flavonoid biosynthesis, flavone, and flavonol biosynthesis, secondary metabolite biosynthesis, and phenylpropanoid biosynthesis pathways with the increase of growth years. ConclusionWith the increase of the growth years, the levels of secondary metabolites such as flavonoids, phenolic acids, phenylpropanoids and terpenoids in the wild-grown D. nobile have been significantly enhanced. In practical production, grading based on different growth years can be carried out to improve the medicinal and economic values of D. nobile.
4.Effect of Spraying Nano-calcium Carbonate and Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate on Characters, Carbohydrate Components and Endogenous Hormones of Dendrobium officinale
Jing LI ; Rong ZHOU ; Yingyue HOU ; Wei CAI ; Xiaoyan ZHANG ; Shuang ZHANG ; Guangying DU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(15):208-216
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of foliar fertilizer of nano-calcium carbonate and calcium nitrate tetrahydrate on the agronomic traits, carbohydrate and endogenous hormone contents of Dendrobium officinale planted for 1 year under greenhouse cultivation, in order to provide scientific basis for fertilization to improve the yield and quality of D. officinale. MethodsSingle-factor experimental design was adopted. Starting from early spring, D. officinale was treated with foliar spraying according to corresponding fertilizers. Three treatment groups were established based on different fertilizers, namely, a blank group(clear water), a nano-calcium carbonate group(0.727 g·L-1 nano-calcium carbonate water-soluble fertilizer), and a calcium nitrate tetrahydrate group(1.091 g·L-1 calcium nitrate tetrahydrate water-soluble fertilizer). The frequency of spraying was three times per month, and the entire treatment process lasted for nine months. The effects of various treatments on the traits and relative chlorophyll content of D. officinale were dynamically monitored. Sampling was conducted at three specific time points:August 2, 2023, September 8, 2023, and November 1, 2023, respectively. The contents of glucose and mannose in D. officinale stems were determined by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC), the content of soluble sugars in D. officinale stems and leaves was determined by phenol method, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) was used to detect the concentrations of cytokinin and auxin. ResultsCompared with the blank group, the treatments with nano-calcium carbonate and calcium nitrate tetrahydrate could significantly increase stem length, stem node number, leaf number, and tiller number. Among them, during the harvesting period in November, the stem length and tiller number, which are indicators related to the yield of D. officinale, increased by 60.85% and 19.23% after treatment with calcium nitrate tetrahydrate, and by 32.54% and 28.85% after treatment with nano-calcium carbonate, respectively. Compared with the blank group, treatments with nano-calcium carbonate and calcium nitrate tetrahydrate could promote the accumulation of sucrose in the stems and leaves of D. officinale to varying degrees, as well as the accumulation of polysaccharides, mannose, and glucose in the stems. In addition, nano-calcium carbonate treatment also facilitated the accumulation of fructose in the stems and leaves of D. officinale. Specifically, during the harvesting period in November, polysaccharides and mannose, which were the main active ingredients in D. officinale stems, increased by 28.48% and 29.36% after treatment with calcium nitrate tetrahydrate, and by 39.91% and 82.62% after treatment with nano-calcium carbonate, respectively. In addition, compared with the blank group, the concentrations of auxin in the stems and leaves of D. officinale were significantly increased after treatment with calcium nitrate tetrahydrate(P<0.05). Similarly, the concentrations of cytokinin and auxin in the stems of D. officinale were also elevated after treatment with nano-calcium carbonate. Correlation analysis further indicated that elongation growth and tillering of D. officinale stems after foliar spraying of nano-calcium carbonate and calcium nitrate tetrahydrate might be related to the accumulation of carbohydrates in the stems and leaves and the synergistic effect of auxin and cytokinin. ConclusionIn production practice, spraying nano-calcium carbonate and calcium nitrate tetrahydrate can promote the accumulation of cytokinin, auxin, and carbohydrate contents in the stems and leaves of D. officinale, and promote tillering and elongation growth of the stems.