Transposons are the mobile and autonomic replication DNA fragments in genomes. With more understanding of the structure and function of transposons, numerous transposons have been developed to the genetics tool for gene function analysis, gene transformation and gene therapy. The low transpositional activity of the natural transposons is the main obstacles to the utilization of transposons. Recently, with the progress in bioinformatics and protein engineering methods, researchers have reconstructed and optimized natural transposases to create hyperactive transposases that catalyze the transposition with high efficiency. The resulted hyperactive transposons have been applied to gene-modification and gene-tagging. Meanwhile, transposase chimeras were created by protein fusion technology. The insertion characteristic of transposons were artificially regulated which could be utilized in gene therapy.
DNA Transposable Elements ; Gene Targeting ; Genetic Therapy ; Protein Engineering ; Transposases ; chemistry

Congenital cataract is a common eye disease which leads to children low vision. Surgery is the main treatment. Because of children's preoperative evaluation, operation, postoperative management is more difficult than adult, the outcome of surgery is not so well. Therefore, we review the relevant congenital cataract surgery researches in recent years in order to discuss the problems and further developments in this area.

Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture plus laser intravenous irradiation therapy on dysfunction caused by craniocerebral injury. Methods One hundred and seventy cases of craniocerebral injury were randomly and equally divided into a treatment group and a control group. The control group was managed with routine treatment, while the treatment group with the electroacupuncture plus the laser intravenous irradiation on the basis of the routine treatment. Results After the treatment, there were significant differences between the two groups in terms of Glasgow Outcome Scale(GOS), Dyscinesia Scale(DS) and Karnofsky Performance Scale(KPS) evaluations. Conclusion The therapeutic effect and clinical outcome of electroacupuncture plus intravenous laser irradiation is significantly better than that in control group, indicating that electroacupuncture plus intravenous laser irradiation is a better therapeutic option for improvement of motor functions.

The tissue engineering heart valve(TEHV) is a kind of procthetic valve that possesses the characteristics of living, self-repair and proliferation. Owing to the specific properties that are the better hemodyna-mics, low or even no immunological reaction, no need for long-time anticoagulation therapy and longer durability, the ideal TEHV can overcome the drawback of current available valve substitutes which are mechanical prostheses and biological heart valves. In this paper we reviewed the recent development of the TEHV in such aspects, as biomaterial, cultivating environment, seed cells and so on. In addition, we briefly introduced the perspective of using human embryonic stem cells as the source for seed cells in TEHV.

Aim To study the regulation mechanisms of deacetylase inhibitor SAHA in p21WAF1/CIP1 promoter acetylation in breast cancer MCF-7 cells.Methods We used quantitative real-time PCR, Western blot and DNA-ChIP to determine the effects on the regulation of cell cycle with SAHA treatment in MCF-7 cells.By DNA-ChIP, we assessed the acetylation level of p21WAF1/CIP1 promoter.Results SAHA significantly affected the expression of cell cycle-related factors, and induced the mRNA and protein expression of p21WAF1/CIP1.SAHA could adjust the acetylation level of p21WAF1/CIP1 promoter.Conclusion SAHA regulates the cell cycle progression by adjusting the acetylation level of p21WAF1/CIP1 promoter in MCF-7 cells.

It is widely accepted that diabetes is intimately linked to diet. The latest researches showed that diet-microbiota interactions acted as moderators of human diabetes. Gluten-free diet and hydrolyzed protein decreased the incidence of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM)by the mechanism of changes in gut microbiota and immune micro-environment. Consuming more dairy products decreased the incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). High fat diet can induce insulin resistance (IR),thus increasing the incidence of T2DM. Parental dietary affected on offspring diabetes by the epigenetic mechanism. Low carbohydrate diet,dietary fiber and legumes were effective to the treatment of diabetes. Prediction of postprandial glucose level and treatment based on gut microbiota contributed to control the glucose of diabetic patients. An in-depth understanding of these mechanisms provides new ideas for the individualized and precise treatment of diabetes.

AIM:The complications following liver transplantation consist of the liver damage and the function failure of other organs,among which lung is the most prone and the earliest affected lesion.By establishing an autologous orthotopic liver transplantation(OLT) model in rats,this study was to investigate the acute lung injury after liver transplantation and the role of alkaline phosphatase(AP) in protection of the injury.METHODS:①The experiments were performed in the Test Animal Center and Digestion Laboratory,Nanfang Hospital,Southern Medical University from May to October in 2007.All the proposals were in accordance with the ethical standard of animals.② Twenty-four SD rats were randomly divided into three groups:sham-operation control group,autologous OLT group and AP group,each containing 8 animals.Autologous OLT models were induced in OLT group and AP group,while control group,the abdomen was only opened and then closed besides the liver lobes were isolated.Lingual vein injection of AP was given in AP group 5 minutes before the blood supply of the liver restored.③The concentration of myeloperoxidase(MPO),malondialdehyde(MDA) and surfactant protein A(SP-A) in lung tissue were respectively examined in each group,lung dry-to-wet weight ratio was also measured.Furthermore,hepatic and lung pathological sections were observed.RESULTS:All the 24 rats were involved in the result analysis.①Compared to control group,the concentration of MPO and MDA in lung tissue were significantly increased in OLT group and AP group(P

Objective To develop developer with fast determining stopped spot of electrolyte electrode in wartime.Methods According to certain proportion configuration,the developer was prepared by using relative reagent and distilled water.Through injector to take 1ml developer and curve syringe needle,then straight insertion the type needle of electrolysis meter and pour into the developer to fill suction tube.Results The reagent can be seen various electrodes change and fast display the electrode breakdown anywhere.Conclusion The color developing reagent is low-cost,efficient and convenient to use.