Sorafenib is the first-line chemotherapeutic therapy for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).However,sorafenib resistance significantly limits its therapeutic efficacy,and the mechanisms underlying resistance have ...Sorafenib is the first-line chemotherapeutic therapy for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).However,sorafenib resistance significantly limits its therapeutic efficacy,and the mechanisms underlying resistance have not been fully clarified.Here we report that a circular RNA,circRNA-SORE(a circular RNA upregulated in sorafenib-resistant HCC cells),plays a significant role in sorafenib resistance in HCC.We found that circRNA-SORE is upregulated in sorafenib-resistant HCC cells and depletion of circRNA-SORE substantially increases the cell-killing ability of sorafenib.Further studies revealed that circRNA-SORE binds the master oncogenic protein YBX1 in the cytoplasm,which prevents YBX1 nuclear interaction with the E3 ubiquitin ligase PRP19 and thus blocks PRP19-mediated YBX1 degradation.Moreover,our in vitro and in vivo results suggest that circRNA-SORE is transported by exosomes to spread sorafenib resistance among HCC cells.Using different HCC mouse models,we demonstrated that silencing circRNA-SORE by injection of siRNA could substantially overcome sorafenib resistance.Our study provides a proof-of-concept demonstration for a potential strategy to overcome sorafenib resistance in HCC patients by targeting circRNA-SORE or YBX1.展开更多
We have applied Conductive Atomic Force Microscopy (CAFM) to study the microscopic mechanism of resistive switching in the ultrathin (3 - 5 nm) yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) films. Using CAFM, we were able to trace...We have applied Conductive Atomic Force Microscopy (CAFM) to study the microscopic mechanism of resistive switching in the ultrathin (3 - 5 nm) yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) films. Using CAFM, we were able to trace the growth of the individual conductive filaments, which are considered now to be responsible for the resistive switching effect in the transition metal oxides. The growth of the filaments has been proven to be initiated by the defects in the film material including the ones, which are the concentrators of the electric field, in particular, by the roughness (hillocks) of the film/substrate interface. The electron transport via individual filaments has been studied. Besides the butterfly-type hysteresis in the current-voltage (I-V) curves of the probe- to-sample contact typical for the bipolar resistive switching, we have observed the I-V curves with resonant peaks attributed to the resonant electron tunneling via the localized electron states in the filaments.展开更多
We describe all degenerations of the variety ■3 of Jordan algebras of dimension three over C.In particular,we describe all irreducible components in ■3.For every n we define an n-dimensional rigid“marginal”Jordan ...We describe all degenerations of the variety ■3 of Jordan algebras of dimension three over C.In particular,we describe all irreducible components in ■3.For every n we define an n-dimensional rigid“marginal”Jordan algebra of level one.Moreover,we discuss marginal algebras in associative,alternative,left alternative,non-commutative Jordan,Leibniz and anticommutative cases.展开更多
The DepUty(dependencies utility)can be classified as a project and process management tool.The main goal of DepUty is to assist by means of source code analysis and graphical representation using UML,in understanding ...The DepUty(dependencies utility)can be classified as a project and process management tool.The main goal of DepUty is to assist by means of source code analysis and graphical representation using UML,in understanding dependencies of sub-systems and packages in CMS object Oriented software,to understand architectureal structure,and to schedule code release in modularised integration.It also allows a new-comer to more easily understand the global structure, of CMS software,and to void circular dependencies up-front or re-factor the code,in case it was already too close to the edge of non-maintainability.We will discuss the various views DepUty provides to analyse package dependencies and illustrate both the metrics and style checking facilities it provides.展开更多
Sorafenib is the first-line chemotherapeutic therapy for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).However,sorafenib resistance significantly limits its therapeutic efficacy,and the mechanisms underlying resistance have ...Sorafenib is the first-line chemotherapeutic therapy for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).However,sorafenib resistance significantly limits its therapeutic efficacy,and the mechanisms underlying resistance have not been fully clarified.Here we report that a circular RNA,circRNA-SORE(a circular RNA upregulated in sorafenib-resistant HCC cells),plays a significant role in sorafenib resistance in HCC.We found that circRNA-SORE is upregulated in sorafenib-resistant HCC cells and depletion of circRNA-SORE substantially increases the cell-killing ability of sorafenib.Further studies revealed that circRNA-SORE binds the master oncogenic protein YBX1 in the cytoplasm,which prevents YBX1 nuclear interaction with the E3 ubiquitin ligase PRP19 and thus blocks PRP19-mediated YBX1 degradation.Moreover,our in vitro and in vivo results suggest that circRNA-SORE is transported by exosomes to spread sorafenib resistance among HCC cells.Using different HCC mouse models,we demonstrated that silencing circRNA-SORE by injection of siRNA could substantially overcome sorafenib resistance.Our study provides a proof-of-concept demonstration for a potential strategy to overcome sorafenib resistance in HCC patients by targeting circRNA-SORE or YBX1.展开更多
The β^+ decay of ^(31)Ar was investigated in an experiment at the GSI-FRS spectrometer.The ions of interest have been produced in the fragmentation of a ^(36)Ar beam at 880 Me V/nucleon and implanted in a time projec...The β^+ decay of ^(31)Ar was investigated in an experiment at the GSI-FRS spectrometer.The ions of interest have been produced in the fragmentation of a ^(36)Ar beam at 880 Me V/nucleon and implanted in a time projection chamber with optical readout. In addition to β-delayed one and two proton emission, for the first time the emission of β-delayed 3 protons has been observed. The branching ratio for this decay mode is found to be(0.07 ± 0.02)%.展开更多
A new method (the Contrast statistic) for estimating the number of clusters in a set of data is proposed. The technique uses the output of self-organising map clustering algorithm, comparing the change in dependency ...A new method (the Contrast statistic) for estimating the number of clusters in a set of data is proposed. The technique uses the output of self-organising map clustering algorithm, comparing the change in dependency of “Contrast” value upon clusters number to that expected under a uniform distribution. A simulation study shows that the Contrast statistic can be used successfully either, when variables describing the object in a multi-dimensional space are independent (ideal objects) or dependent (real biological objects).展开更多
This paper addressed the efect of copper acetate on the combustion characteristics of anthracite depending on the fractional composition of fuel and additive introduction method.Anthracite was impregnated with 5 wt%of...This paper addressed the efect of copper acetate on the combustion characteristics of anthracite depending on the fractional composition of fuel and additive introduction method.Anthracite was impregnated with 5 wt%of Cu(CH_(3)COO)_(2)by mechanical mixing and incipient wetness impregnation.Four anthracite samples of diferent fraction with d<0.1 mm,d=0.1-0.5 mm,d=0.5-1.0 mm,and d=1.0-2.0 mm were compared.According to EDX mapping,incipient wetness impregnation provides a higher dispersion of the additive and its uniform distribution in the sample.The ignition and combustion characteristics of the modifed anthracite samples were studied by thermal analysis and high-speed video recording of the processes in a combustion chamber(at heating medium temperature of 800℃).It was found that copper acetate increases anthracite reactivity,which was evidenced by decreased onset temperature of combustion(ΔT_(i))by 35-190℃and reduced ignition delay time(Δτ_(i))by 2.1-5.4 s.Copper acetate reduces fuel underburning(on average by 70%)in the ash residue of anthracite and decreases the amount of CO and NO_(x)in gas-phase products(on average by 18.5%and 20.8%,respectively).The mechanism for activation of anthracite combustion by copper acetate is proposed.展开更多
The Ln_(2)NiO_(4+δ)-based layered phases have attracted much attention as components for high-performance protonic ceramic fuel cells(PCFCs)and electrolysis cells(PCECs)enabling energy conversion with good efficiency...The Ln_(2)NiO_(4+δ)-based layered phases have attracted much attention as components for high-performance protonic ceramic fuel cells(PCFCs)and electrolysis cells(PCECs)enabling energy conversion with good efficiency and low pollution.The present paper aims at rationally engineering the Cu-doped Pr_(2)NiO_(4+δ)materials and analysing their electrode behaviour for reversible protonic ceramic cells operating in both PCFC and PCEC modes.Complex oxides of Pr_(2)Ni_(1-x)CuxO_(4+δ)(x=0,0.1,0.2 and 0.3)were synthesised using the citrate-nitrate method.The obtained materials were characterised considering their crystalline structures,as well as thermal,thermomechanical and electrotransport properties.A special interest was focused on the quality of an electrode/electrolyte interface governing the electrochemical performance of the cells fabricated.It is shown that a copper doping of x=0.2 has a positive impact on the thermomechanical compatibility of the Ba(Ce,Zr)O_(3)-based electrolytes,providing a better adhesion to these electrolytes at low-temperature sintering and resulting in a decrease of the polarisation resistance of the air electrodes.A reversible protonic ceramic cell demonstrates a power density of~340 m W cm^(-2) and a hydrogen output flux of~3.8 ml cm^(-2) min^(-1) at 750℃.The presented results propose modernised alkaline-earth-element-free and cobalt-free electrodes that can be successfully used in the electrochemical cells based on the-state-of-the-art proton-conducting electrolytes.展开更多
An experiment aimed to investigate the two-proton(2p) decay of the previously unknown nucleus ^(30)Ar was performed at GSI. By tracking the decay products in-flight with silicon micro-strip detectors, the 2p decays of...An experiment aimed to investigate the two-proton(2p) decay of the previously unknown nucleus ^(30)Ar was performed at GSI. By tracking the decay products in-flight with silicon micro-strip detectors, the 2p decays of ^(30)Ar were observed for the first time. For the calibration purpose, 2p decays of ^(19)Mg were also remeasured by tracking the coincident ^(17)Ne+p+p trajectories. By comparing the measured angular p-17 Ne correlations with those obtained from the corresponding Monte Carlo simulations,the simultaneous 2p decay of ^(19)Mg ground state and the sequential 2p emission of several known excited states of ^(19)Mg were confirmed. One new excited state in ^(19)Mg and two new excited states in ^(18)Na were observed.展开更多
长石中钠长石的含量比微斜长石多,钾模数小于或等于1时,经证明用传统的选矿方法分选是困难的。本文的研究表明,这样的矿石可以用光电法 x 射线辐射法、光激中子法和 x 射线荧光法等自动拣选方法进行预处理.用这些方法处理后的原料可用...长石中钠长石的含量比微斜长石多,钾模数小于或等于1时,经证明用传统的选矿方法分选是困难的。本文的研究表明,这样的矿石可以用光电法 x 射线辐射法、光激中子法和 x 射线荧光法等自动拣选方法进行预处理.用这些方法处理后的原料可用浮选进一步选别,以生产合格的高质量微斜长石精矿.展开更多
The grain of rye(Secale cereale L.) used for baking contains a large amount of non-starch polysaccharides,making it an excellent component of functional foods. But rye grain intended for alcohol production and forage ...The grain of rye(Secale cereale L.) used for baking contains a large amount of non-starch polysaccharides,making it an excellent component of functional foods. But rye grain intended for alcohol production and forage use should have a reduced content of these polysaccharides. A comprehensive parameter that can predict the best field of application for winter rye grain is the viscosity of its wholemeal water extract.However, our understanding of the genetic background underlying this key trait and associated features of rye grain is poor. By analyzing six Russian winter rye cultivars, we identified the most contrasting forms and characterized the peculiarities of their water-soluble carbohydrates capable of influencing the viscosity of water extracts. Then, using phylogenetic and transcriptomic analyses, we identified in the rye genome many genes encoding putative glycosyltransferases and glycosylhydrolases responsible for the synthesis and degradation of arabinoxylans, mixed-linkage glucans, cellulose, and some other polysaccharides. We determined the dynamics of m RNA abundance for these genes at three stages of kernel development. Comparisons of gene expression levels in two contrasting cultivars revealed specific members of multigene families that may serve as promising targets for manipulating non-starch polysaccharide content in rye grain. High-viscosity cultivars were characterized by up-regulation of many glycosyltransferases involved in the biosynthesis of arabinoxylans and other cell-wall polysaccharides,whereas low-viscosity cultivars showed up-regulation of several genes encoding polysaccharidedegrading enzymes.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.81772546(to X.C.),No.81827804(to X.C.)and No.81902367(to J.X.)Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.LQ19H160026(to J.X.)and LGF18H160011(to Y.L.)+6 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation under Grant No.2020M671755(to J.X.)Key Research and Development Project of Zhejiang Province under Grant No.2018C03083(to X.C.)Zhejiang Clinical Research Center of Minimally Invasive Diagnosis and Treatment of Abdominal Diseases under Grant No.2018E50003(to X.C.)Special fund for basic scientific research operating expenses of Zhejiang University under Grant No.2019XZZX005-4-05(to Y.L.)Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Cancer Research of Hubei Chen Xiaoping Science and Technology Development Foundation under Grant No.CXPJJH11900001-2019308(to J.X.)CXPJJH11900001-2019209(to X.L.)CXPJJH11900009-03(to X.L.).
文摘Sorafenib is the first-line chemotherapeutic therapy for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).However,sorafenib resistance significantly limits its therapeutic efficacy,and the mechanisms underlying resistance have not been fully clarified.Here we report that a circular RNA,circRNA-SORE(a circular RNA upregulated in sorafenib-resistant HCC cells),plays a significant role in sorafenib resistance in HCC.We found that circRNA-SORE is upregulated in sorafenib-resistant HCC cells and depletion of circRNA-SORE substantially increases the cell-killing ability of sorafenib.Further studies revealed that circRNA-SORE binds the master oncogenic protein YBX1 in the cytoplasm,which prevents YBX1 nuclear interaction with the E3 ubiquitin ligase PRP19 and thus blocks PRP19-mediated YBX1 degradation.Moreover,our in vitro and in vivo results suggest that circRNA-SORE is transported by exosomes to spread sorafenib resistance among HCC cells.Using different HCC mouse models,we demonstrated that silencing circRNA-SORE by injection of siRNA could substantially overcome sorafenib resistance.Our study provides a proof-of-concept demonstration for a potential strategy to overcome sorafenib resistance in HCC patients by targeting circRNA-SORE or YBX1.
文摘We have applied Conductive Atomic Force Microscopy (CAFM) to study the microscopic mechanism of resistive switching in the ultrathin (3 - 5 nm) yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) films. Using CAFM, we were able to trace the growth of the individual conductive filaments, which are considered now to be responsible for the resistive switching effect in the transition metal oxides. The growth of the filaments has been proven to be initiated by the defects in the film material including the ones, which are the concentrators of the electric field, in particular, by the roughness (hillocks) of the film/substrate interface. The electron transport via individual filaments has been studied. Besides the butterfly-type hysteresis in the current-voltage (I-V) curves of the probe- to-sample contact typical for the bipolar resistive switching, we have observed the I-V curves with resonant peaks attributed to the resonant electron tunneling via the localized electron states in the filaments.
基金supported by FAPESP(16/16445-0,18/15712-0),RFBR(18-31-00001)the President's Program Support of Young Russian Scientists(grant MK-2262.2019.1).
文摘We describe all degenerations of the variety ■3 of Jordan algebras of dimension three over C.In particular,we describe all irreducible components in ■3.For every n we define an n-dimensional rigid“marginal”Jordan algebra of level one.Moreover,we discuss marginal algebras in associative,alternative,left alternative,non-commutative Jordan,Leibniz and anticommutative cases.
文摘The DepUty(dependencies utility)can be classified as a project and process management tool.The main goal of DepUty is to assist by means of source code analysis and graphical representation using UML,in understanding dependencies of sub-systems and packages in CMS object Oriented software,to understand architectureal structure,and to schedule code release in modularised integration.It also allows a new-comer to more easily understand the global structure, of CMS software,and to void circular dependencies up-front or re-factor the code,in case it was already too close to the edge of non-maintainability.We will discuss the various views DepUty provides to analyse package dependencies and illustrate both the metrics and style checking facilities it provides.
基金This research was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.81772546(to X.C.),No.81827804(to X.C.)and No.81902367(to J.X.)Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.LQ19H160026(to J.X.)and LGF18H160011(to Y.L.)+4 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation under Grant No.2020M671755(to J.X.)Key Research and Development Project of Zhejiang Province under Grant No.2018C03083(to X.C.)Zhejiang Clinical Research Center of Minimally Invasive Diagnosis and Treatment of Abdominal Diseases under Grant No.2018E50003(to X.C.)Special fund for basic scientific research operating expenses of Zhejiang University under Grant No.2019XZZX005-4-05(to Y.L.)Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Cancer Research of Hubei Chen Xiaoping Science and Technology Development Foundation under Grant No.CXPJJH11900001-2019308(to J.X.),CXPJJH11900001-2019209(to X.L.)and CXPJJH11900009-03(to X.L.).
文摘Sorafenib is the first-line chemotherapeutic therapy for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).However,sorafenib resistance significantly limits its therapeutic efficacy,and the mechanisms underlying resistance have not been fully clarified.Here we report that a circular RNA,circRNA-SORE(a circular RNA upregulated in sorafenib-resistant HCC cells),plays a significant role in sorafenib resistance in HCC.We found that circRNA-SORE is upregulated in sorafenib-resistant HCC cells and depletion of circRNA-SORE substantially increases the cell-killing ability of sorafenib.Further studies revealed that circRNA-SORE binds the master oncogenic protein YBX1 in the cytoplasm,which prevents YBX1 nuclear interaction with the E3 ubiquitin ligase PRP19 and thus blocks PRP19-mediated YBX1 degradation.Moreover,our in vitro and in vivo results suggest that circRNA-SORE is transported by exosomes to spread sorafenib resistance among HCC cells.Using different HCC mouse models,we demonstrated that silencing circRNA-SORE by injection of siRNA could substantially overcome sorafenib resistance.Our study provides a proof-of-concept demonstration for a potential strategy to overcome sorafenib resistance in HCC patients by targeting circRNA-SORE or YBX1.
基金Polish National Science Center(UMO2011/01/B/ST2/01943)RFBR(14-02-00090)+1 种基金Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education(0079/DIA/2014/43)Helmholtz International Center for FAIR
文摘The β^+ decay of ^(31)Ar was investigated in an experiment at the GSI-FRS spectrometer.The ions of interest have been produced in the fragmentation of a ^(36)Ar beam at 880 Me V/nucleon and implanted in a time projection chamber with optical readout. In addition to β-delayed one and two proton emission, for the first time the emission of β-delayed 3 protons has been observed. The branching ratio for this decay mode is found to be(0.07 ± 0.02)%.
文摘A new method (the Contrast statistic) for estimating the number of clusters in a set of data is proposed. The technique uses the output of self-organising map clustering algorithm, comparing the change in dependency of “Contrast” value upon clusters number to that expected under a uniform distribution. A simulation study shows that the Contrast statistic can be used successfully either, when variables describing the object in a multi-dimensional space are independent (ideal objects) or dependent (real biological objects).
文摘This paper addressed the efect of copper acetate on the combustion characteristics of anthracite depending on the fractional composition of fuel and additive introduction method.Anthracite was impregnated with 5 wt%of Cu(CH_(3)COO)_(2)by mechanical mixing and incipient wetness impregnation.Four anthracite samples of diferent fraction with d<0.1 mm,d=0.1-0.5 mm,d=0.5-1.0 mm,and d=1.0-2.0 mm were compared.According to EDX mapping,incipient wetness impregnation provides a higher dispersion of the additive and its uniform distribution in the sample.The ignition and combustion characteristics of the modifed anthracite samples were studied by thermal analysis and high-speed video recording of the processes in a combustion chamber(at heating medium temperature of 800℃).It was found that copper acetate increases anthracite reactivity,which was evidenced by decreased onset temperature of combustion(ΔT_(i))by 35-190℃and reduced ignition delay time(Δτ_(i))by 2.1-5.4 s.Copper acetate reduces fuel underburning(on average by 70%)in the ash residue of anthracite and decreases the amount of CO and NO_(x)in gas-phase products(on average by 18.5%and 20.8%,respectively).The mechanism for activation of anthracite combustion by copper acetate is proposed.
基金the Council of the President of the Russian Federation(scholarship no.СП-1413.2019.1)for supporting the studies devoted to design of new nickelate materials。
文摘The Ln_(2)NiO_(4+δ)-based layered phases have attracted much attention as components for high-performance protonic ceramic fuel cells(PCFCs)and electrolysis cells(PCECs)enabling energy conversion with good efficiency and low pollution.The present paper aims at rationally engineering the Cu-doped Pr_(2)NiO_(4+δ)materials and analysing their electrode behaviour for reversible protonic ceramic cells operating in both PCFC and PCEC modes.Complex oxides of Pr_(2)Ni_(1-x)CuxO_(4+δ)(x=0,0.1,0.2 and 0.3)were synthesised using the citrate-nitrate method.The obtained materials were characterised considering their crystalline structures,as well as thermal,thermomechanical and electrotransport properties.A special interest was focused on the quality of an electrode/electrolyte interface governing the electrochemical performance of the cells fabricated.It is shown that a copper doping of x=0.2 has a positive impact on the thermomechanical compatibility of the Ba(Ce,Zr)O_(3)-based electrolytes,providing a better adhesion to these electrolytes at low-temperature sintering and resulting in a decrease of the polarisation resistance of the air electrodes.A reversible protonic ceramic cell demonstrates a power density of~340 m W cm^(-2) and a hydrogen output flux of~3.8 ml cm^(-2) min^(-1) at 750℃.The presented results propose modernised alkaline-earth-element-free and cobalt-free electrodes that can be successfully used in the electrochemical cells based on the-state-of-the-art proton-conducting electrolytes.
基金Helmholtz International Center for FAIR(HIC for FAIR)Helmholtz Association(IK-RU-002)+5 种基金Russian Ministry of Education and Science(NSh-932.2014.2)Russian Foundation for Basic Research(14-02-00090-a)Polish National Science Center(UMO-2011/01/B/ST2/01943)Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education(0079/DIA/2014/43,Grant Diamentowy)Helmholtz-CAS Joint Research Group(HCJRG-108)FPA2009-08848 contract(MICINN,Spain)
文摘An experiment aimed to investigate the two-proton(2p) decay of the previously unknown nucleus ^(30)Ar was performed at GSI. By tracking the decay products in-flight with silicon micro-strip detectors, the 2p decays of ^(30)Ar were observed for the first time. For the calibration purpose, 2p decays of ^(19)Mg were also remeasured by tracking the coincident ^(17)Ne+p+p trajectories. By comparing the measured angular p-17 Ne correlations with those obtained from the corresponding Monte Carlo simulations,the simultaneous 2p decay of ^(19)Mg ground state and the sequential 2p emission of several known excited states of ^(19)Mg were confirmed. One new excited state in ^(19)Mg and two new excited states in ^(18)Na were observed.
基金supported by Russian Foundation for Basic Research with project number of i_m_17-29-08023(Liudmila V.Kozlova,Alsu R.Nazipova,Oleg V.Gorshkov,Liliya F.Gilmullina,Natalia V.Petrova,Sergey N.Ponomarev,Mira L.Ponomareva,Tatyana A.Gorshkova)Part of work(immunodot binding assay,Olga V.Sautkina+1 种基金monosaccharide analysis,Oksana I.Trofimovaviscosity of water extract determination,Liliya F.Gilmullina)was performed with financial support from the government assignment for FRC Kazan Scientific Center of RAS。
文摘The grain of rye(Secale cereale L.) used for baking contains a large amount of non-starch polysaccharides,making it an excellent component of functional foods. But rye grain intended for alcohol production and forage use should have a reduced content of these polysaccharides. A comprehensive parameter that can predict the best field of application for winter rye grain is the viscosity of its wholemeal water extract.However, our understanding of the genetic background underlying this key trait and associated features of rye grain is poor. By analyzing six Russian winter rye cultivars, we identified the most contrasting forms and characterized the peculiarities of their water-soluble carbohydrates capable of influencing the viscosity of water extracts. Then, using phylogenetic and transcriptomic analyses, we identified in the rye genome many genes encoding putative glycosyltransferases and glycosylhydrolases responsible for the synthesis and degradation of arabinoxylans, mixed-linkage glucans, cellulose, and some other polysaccharides. We determined the dynamics of m RNA abundance for these genes at three stages of kernel development. Comparisons of gene expression levels in two contrasting cultivars revealed specific members of multigene families that may serve as promising targets for manipulating non-starch polysaccharide content in rye grain. High-viscosity cultivars were characterized by up-regulation of many glycosyltransferases involved in the biosynthesis of arabinoxylans and other cell-wall polysaccharides,whereas low-viscosity cultivars showed up-regulation of several genes encoding polysaccharidedegrading enzymes.