Transforming growth factor-β （TGF-β） binds with two transmembrane serine/threonine kinase receptors, type Ⅱ （TβRII） and type Ⅰ receptors （TβRⅠ）, and one accessory receptor, type Ⅲ receptor （TβRⅢ）, to...Transforming growth factor-β （TGF-β） binds with two transmembrane serine/threonine kinase receptors, type Ⅱ （TβRII） and type Ⅰ receptors （TβRⅠ）, and one accessory receptor, type Ⅲ receptor （TβRⅢ）, to transduce signals across cell membranes. Previous biochemical studies suggested that TβRI and TβRIII are preexisted homo-dimers. Using single-molecule microscopy to image green fluorescent protein-labeled membrane proteins, for the first time we have demonstrated that TβRI and TβRⅢ could exist as monomers at a low expression level. Upon TGF-β1 stimu- lation, TβRI follows the general ligand-induced receptor dimerization model for activation, but this process is TβRⅡ- dependent. The monomeric status of the non-kinase receptor TβRⅢ is unchanged in the presence of TGF-β1. With the increase of receptor expression, both TβRI and TβRIII can be assembled into dimers on cell surfaces.展开更多
Esophageal cancer (EC) is one of the most deadly malignant diseases. Several studies revealed that variations of the phospholipase C epsilon 1 (PLCE1) gene were associated with EC susceptibility. PLCE1 is located down...Esophageal cancer (EC) is one of the most deadly malignant diseases. Several studies revealed that variations of the phospholipase C epsilon 1 (PLCE1) gene were associated with EC susceptibility. PLCE1 is located downstream of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) pathway. Presently, the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of EGFR/PLCE1 genes and their associations with EC survival remain unclea匚 In this study, the associations between genetic variants in the EGFR/PLCE1 pathway and prognosis in 124 esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) patients with radical resection were explored. The results showed that CC genotype of both PLCE1 rsl7109671 and EGFR rs2072454 was associated with ESCC prognosis. Multivariate analysis revealed that patients with the two unfavorable genotypes had the worst overall survival (OS) or disease-free survival (DFS)(HR=6.099, 95%CI=1.903-19.552;HR=3.994, 95%CI=1.49-10.702, respectively). Additionally, combination of SNPs and tumor stage could better predict OS (for AUC, 0.774 vs. 0.709) and PFS (for AUC, 0.773 vs. 0.704) than tumor stage alone.In conclusion, genetic variants of the EGFR/PLCE1 may be predictors of the prognosis of ESCC after surgery. The individuals with the CC genotype of PLCE1 rsl7109671 and EGFR rs2072454 should receive more aggressive treatments.展开更多
The clearance of apoptotic cell debris,containing professional phagocytosis and non-professional phagocytosis,is essential for maintaining the homeostasis of healthy tissues.Here,we discovered that endothelial cells c...The clearance of apoptotic cell debris,containing professional phagocytosis and non-professional phagocytosis,is essential for maintaining the homeostasis of healthy tissues.Here,we discovered that endothelial cells could engulf apoptotic cell debris in atherosclerotic plaque.Single-cell RNA sequencing(RNA-seq)has revealed a unique endothelial cell subpopulation in atherosclerosis,which was strongly associated with vascular injury-related pathways.Moreover,integrated analysis of three vascular injury-related RNA-seq datasets showed that the expression of scavenger receptor class B type 1(SR-B1)was up-regulated and specifically enriched in the phagocytosis pathway under vascular injury circumstances.Single-cell RNA-seq and bulk RNA-seq indicate that SR-B1 was highly expressed in a unique endothelial cell subpopulation of mouse aorta and strongly associated with the reorganization of cellular adherent junctions and cytoskeleton which were necessary for phagocytosis.Furthermore,SR-B1 was strongly required for endothelial cells to engulf apoptotic cell debris in atherosclerotic plaque of both mouse and human aorta.Overall,this study demonstrated that apoptotic cell debris could be engulfed by endothelial cells through SR-B1 and associated with the reorganization of cellular adherent junctions and cytoskeleton.展开更多
For multicellular organisms,cell-cell communication is essential to numerous biological processes.Drawing upon the latest development of single-cell RNA-sequencing(scRNA-seq),high-resolution transcriptomic data have d...For multicellular organisms,cell-cell communication is essential to numerous biological processes.Drawing upon the latest development of single-cell RNA-sequencing(scRNA-seq),high-resolution transcriptomic data have deepened our understanding of cellular phenotype heterogeneity and composition of complex tissues,which enables systematic cell-cell communication studies at a single-cell level.We first summarize a common workflow of cell-cell communication study using scRNA-seq data,which often includes data preparation,construction of communication networks,and result validation.Two common strategies taken to uncover cell-cell communications are reviewed,e.g.,physically vicinal structure-based and ligand-receptor interaction-based one.To conclude,challenges and current applications of cell-cell communication studies at a single-cell resolution are discussed in details and future perspectives are proposed.展开更多
Aim： To analyze factors influencing the efficacy of hormonal suppression of spermatogenesis for male contraception. Methods： A nested case-control study was conducted, involving 43 subjects, who did not achieve azoo...Aim： To analyze factors influencing the efficacy of hormonal suppression of spermatogenesis for male contraception. Methods： A nested case-control study was conducted, involving 43 subjects, who did not achieve azoospermia or severe oligozoospermia when given monthly injections of 500 mg testosterone undecanoate （TU）, defined as partial suppressors compared with 855 subjects who had suppressed spermatogenesis （complete suppressors）. Sperm density, serum testosterone, luteinizing hormone （LH） and follicle stimulating hormone （FSH） concentrations at the baseline and the suppression phase were compared between partial and complete suppressors. Polymorphisms of androgen receptor （AR） and three single nucleotide variants and their haplotypes of FSH receptor （FSHR） genes determined by polymerase chain reaction （PCR） and DNA sequencing technique were compared between 29 partial and 34 complete suppressors. Results： Baseline serum LH level was higher and serum LH as well as FSH level during the suppression phase was less suppressed in partial suppressors. Additionally, in a logistic regression analysis larger testis volume, higher serum FSH concentrations alone, or interaction of serum LH, FSH, testosterone and sperm concentrations were associated with degree of suppression. The distribution of polymorphisms of AR or FSH receptor genes did not differ between partial and complete suppressors. In cases with incomplete FSH suppression （FSH 〉 0.2 IU/L）, the chances of reaching azoospermia were 1.5 times higher in the subjects with more than 22 CAG triplet repeats. Conclusion： Partial suppression of spermatogenesis induced by 500 mg TU monthly injections is weakly influenced by hormonal and clinical features but not polymorphism in AR and FSHR genes.展开更多
Single-particle tracking photoactivated local- ization microscopy （sptPALM） has recently emerged as a powerful tool for high-density imaging and tracking of individual molecules in living cells. In this work, we hav...Single-particle tracking photoactivated local- ization microscopy （sptPALM） has recently emerged as a powerful tool for high-density imaging and tracking of individual molecules in living cells. In this work, we have monitored and compared the diffusion dynamics of TGF-β type II receptor （TβRII） at high expression level using both traditional single-particle tracking （SPT） and sptPALM. The ligand-induced aggregation of TβRII oligomers was further indicated by sptPALM. Due to the capacity of distinguishing and tracking single molecules within diffraction limit, sptPALM outperforms traditional SPT by providing more accurate biophysical information,展开更多
A review is presented on the theories concerning the cause of pyloric stenosis with emphasis on the primary position of inherited hyperacidity in pathogenesis. Existing theories are critically analysed and the hyperac...A review is presented on the theories concerning the cause of pyloric stenosis with emphasis on the primary position of inherited hyperacidity in pathogenesis. Existing theories are critically analysed and the hyperacidity theory is precisely defined in the light of recent physiological insights into the gastrointestinal hormone motilin. The progressive fixed fasting hypergastrinaemia within the first few weeks of life will, in the baby who inherits acid secretion at the top of the normal range, produce hyperacidity of sufficient severity to trigger the process of acid-induced work hypertrophy of the pylorus. The potential contribution of motilin is discussed. The baby who inherits a normal gastric acidity will not reach acid levels severe enough to trigger sphincter hypertrophy despite the early gastrin stimulus. The potential threat will cease when gastrin naturally declines with age and the pyloric canal becomes wider. Genetic factors clearly must also be involved and these are separately discussed.展开更多
The globus pallidus in rodents,equivalent to the external segment of the globus pallidus in primates,plays an important role in movement regulation.Previous studies have shown abundant γ-aminobutyric acid（GABA）ergi...The globus pallidus in rodents,equivalent to the external segment of the globus pallidus in primates,plays an important role in movement regulation.Previous studies have shown abundant γ-aminobutyric acid（GABA）ergic innervation and GABAA receptors in the globus pallidus.In this study,we investigated the effects of endogenous GABAA receptors on the spontaneous firing activity of pallidal neurons in both normal and MPTP-treated mice using multi-barrel electrodes extracellular recordings in vivo.We found that in normal mice,pressure ejection of 0.1 mmol/L gabazine,a specific GABA A receptor antagonist,increased the spontaneous firing rate of globus pallidus neurons by 27.6 ± 5.6%.Furthermore,in MPTP mice（14 days after MPTP treatment）,0.1 mmol/L gabazine increased the firing rates by 51.0 ± 7.9%,significantly greater than in normal mice.These results suggest that endogenous GABAA receptors modulate the activity of globus pallidus neurons.The present findings may provide a rationale for investigations into the potential role of GABAA receptors in Parkinson’s disease.展开更多
The erythropoietin receptor （EPOR） has shown to play an important role in fetal survival by promoting the maturation of red blood cells in many studies of uterine capacity and litter size in swine. In this study, we...The erythropoietin receptor （EPOR） has shown to play an important role in fetal survival by promoting the maturation of red blood cells in many studies of uterine capacity and litter size in swine. In this study, we screened the porcine EPOR gene for mutations and identified five single nucleotide polymorphisms （SNPs）： g.705G〉T in intron 1, g.2 373C〉T in intron 4, and g.2 882C〉T, g.3 035A〉G, and g.3 132A〉T in intron 6. We then genotyped 247 Beijing Black （BB） sows and compared the polymorphism data with the litter sizes of 1 375 parities among the sows. At first parity, there was no association of g.2 882C〉T and g.3 132A〉T with litter sizes. However, the CT sows in g.2 882C〉T had 2.13 higher total number born （TNB） （P〈0.01） and 1.81 higher number born alive （NBA） （P〈0.01） than the CC sows and the heterozygous sows in g.3 132A〉T had the highest litter size when compared to the two homozygotes for the later parities （P〈0.05）. In the g.3 035A〉G SNP, for the later parities, the TNB of the sows with the GG genotype was 3.81 higher （P〈0.01） and the NBA was 2.75 higher （P〈0.01） than that with the AA genotype but no difference at first parity. The G allele of the EPOR g.705G〉T SNP was associated with a greater litter size at both the first parity （P〈0.05） and later parities （P〈0.01）. Furthermore, we determined the allele frequencies for this SNP among five Chinese indigenous pig breeds （Erhualian, Laiwu Black, Meishan, Min, and Rongchang） and three western commercial pig breeds （Duroc, Landrace, and Large White）. The G allele of the EPOR g.705G〉T SNP was significantly more common in the more prolific Chinese breeds. These results indicated that the EPOR could be an important candidate gene for litter size and g.705G〉T can serve as a useful genetic marker for improving litter size in both first and later parities in swine.展开更多
Single-chain variable domain fragment （scFv） 637 is an antigen-specific scFv of myasthenia gravis. In this study, scFv and human serum albumin genes were conjugated and the fusion pro-tein was expressed in Pichia pa...Single-chain variable domain fragment （scFv） 637 is an antigen-specific scFv of myasthenia gravis. In this study, scFv and human serum albumin genes were conjugated and the fusion pro-tein was expressed in Pichia pastoris. The afifnity of scFv-human serum albumin fusion protein to bind to acetylcholine receptor at the neuromuscular junction of human intercostal muscles was detected by immunolfuorescence staining. The ability of the fusion protein to block myas-thenia gravis patient sera binding to acetylcholine receptors and its stability in healthy serum were measured by competitive ELISA. The results showed that the inhibition rate was 2.0-77.4%, and the stability of fusion protein in static healthy sera was about 3 days. This approach suggests the scFv-human serum albumin is a potential candidate for speciifc immunosuppressive therapy of myasthenia gravis.展开更多
I.INTRODUCTION The sensilla trichodea has been accepted as the receiver of sex pheromone in Lepidotera moths. In Antheraea polyphemus and A. pemyi, there are at least two types of sensilla trichodea with different len...I.INTRODUCTION The sensilla trichodea has been accepted as the receiver of sex pheromone in Lepidotera moths. In Antheraea polyphemus and A. pemyi, there are at least two types of sensilla trichodea with different lengths which are called the long and short sensilla trichodea. Two pheromone components (E-6, Z-11-16 :Ac, E-6, Z-11-16:Al) are known of A. polyphemus.展开更多
As a general mechanism for governing the bioactivity of membrane receptors,allosteric modulation is critical in cell signaling and cell communication but remains difficult to measure in situ.Herein,we introduce a data...As a general mechanism for governing the bioactivity of membrane receptors,allosteric modulation is critical in cell signaling and cell communication but remains difficult to measure in situ.Herein,we introduce a data mining-integrated tracking microscopy(DMITM)to investigate allosteric modulation of membrane receptors in the native state in live cells.Using Kmeans clustering-based hidden Markov modeling to uncover the ligand binding and unbinding events with diffusivity variations of ligand-conjugated nanoprobes as observations.展开更多
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （90713024, 20821003, 30921004）, the National Basic Research Program of China （2007CB935601, 2010CB833706） and the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
文摘Transforming growth factor-β （TGF-β） binds with two transmembrane serine/threonine kinase receptors, type Ⅱ （TβRII） and type Ⅰ receptors （TβRⅠ）, and one accessory receptor, type Ⅲ receptor （TβRⅢ）, to transduce signals across cell membranes. Previous biochemical studies suggested that TβRI and TβRIII are preexisted homo-dimers. Using single-molecule microscopy to image green fluorescent protein-labeled membrane proteins, for the first time we have demonstrated that TβRI and TβRⅢ could exist as monomers at a low expression level. Upon TGF-β1 stimu- lation, TβRI follows the general ligand-induced receptor dimerization model for activation, but this process is TβRⅡ- dependent. The monomeric status of the non-kinase receptor TβRⅢ is unchanged in the presence of TGF-β1. With the increase of receptor expression, both TβRI and TβRIII can be assembled into dimers on cell surfaces.
文摘Esophageal cancer (EC) is one of the most deadly malignant diseases. Several studies revealed that variations of the phospholipase C epsilon 1 (PLCE1) gene were associated with EC susceptibility. PLCE1 is located downstream of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) pathway. Presently, the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of EGFR/PLCE1 genes and their associations with EC survival remain unclea匚 In this study, the associations between genetic variants in the EGFR/PLCE1 pathway and prognosis in 124 esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) patients with radical resection were explored. The results showed that CC genotype of both PLCE1 rsl7109671 and EGFR rs2072454 was associated with ESCC prognosis. Multivariate analysis revealed that patients with the two unfavorable genotypes had the worst overall survival (OS) or disease-free survival (DFS)(HR=6.099, 95%CI=1.903-19.552;HR=3.994, 95%CI=1.49-10.702, respectively). Additionally, combination of SNPs and tumor stage could better predict OS (for AUC, 0.774 vs. 0.709) and PFS (for AUC, 0.773 vs. 0.704) than tumor stage alone.In conclusion, genetic variants of the EGFR/PLCE1 may be predictors of the prognosis of ESCC after surgery. The individuals with the CC genotype of PLCE1 rsl7109671 and EGFR rs2072454 should receive more aggressive treatments.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12032007,31971242 to G.Wang)the Science and Technology Innovation Project of Jinfeng Laboratory,Chongqing,China(No.jfkyjf202203001 to G.Wang).
文摘The clearance of apoptotic cell debris,containing professional phagocytosis and non-professional phagocytosis,is essential for maintaining the homeostasis of healthy tissues.Here,we discovered that endothelial cells could engulf apoptotic cell debris in atherosclerotic plaque.Single-cell RNA sequencing(RNA-seq)has revealed a unique endothelial cell subpopulation in atherosclerosis,which was strongly associated with vascular injury-related pathways.Moreover,integrated analysis of three vascular injury-related RNA-seq datasets showed that the expression of scavenger receptor class B type 1(SR-B1)was up-regulated and specifically enriched in the phagocytosis pathway under vascular injury circumstances.Single-cell RNA-seq and bulk RNA-seq indicate that SR-B1 was highly expressed in a unique endothelial cell subpopulation of mouse aorta and strongly associated with the reorganization of cellular adherent junctions and cytoskeleton which were necessary for phagocytosis.Furthermore,SR-B1 was strongly required for endothelial cells to engulf apoptotic cell debris in atherosclerotic plaque of both mouse and human aorta.Overall,this study demonstrated that apoptotic cell debris could be engulfed by endothelial cells through SR-B1 and associated with the reorganization of cellular adherent junctions and cytoskeleton.
基金This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.81774153 and 81973701)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(LZ20H290002)the National Youth Top-notch Talent Support Program(W02070098).
文摘For multicellular organisms,cell-cell communication is essential to numerous biological processes.Drawing upon the latest development of single-cell RNA-sequencing(scRNA-seq),high-resolution transcriptomic data have deepened our understanding of cellular phenotype heterogeneity and composition of complex tissues,which enables systematic cell-cell communication studies at a single-cell level.We first summarize a common workflow of cell-cell communication study using scRNA-seq data,which often includes data preparation,construction of communication networks,and result validation.Two common strategies taken to uncover cell-cell communications are reviewed,e.g.,physically vicinal structure-based and ligand-receptor interaction-based one.To conclude,challenges and current applications of cell-cell communication studies at a single-cell resolution are discussed in details and future perspectives are proposed.
文摘Aim： To analyze factors influencing the efficacy of hormonal suppression of spermatogenesis for male contraception. Methods： A nested case-control study was conducted, involving 43 subjects, who did not achieve azoospermia or severe oligozoospermia when given monthly injections of 500 mg testosterone undecanoate （TU）, defined as partial suppressors compared with 855 subjects who had suppressed spermatogenesis （complete suppressors）. Sperm density, serum testosterone, luteinizing hormone （LH） and follicle stimulating hormone （FSH） concentrations at the baseline and the suppression phase were compared between partial and complete suppressors. Polymorphisms of androgen receptor （AR） and three single nucleotide variants and their haplotypes of FSH receptor （FSHR） genes determined by polymerase chain reaction （PCR） and DNA sequencing technique were compared between 29 partial and 34 complete suppressors. Results： Baseline serum LH level was higher and serum LH as well as FSH level during the suppression phase was less suppressed in partial suppressors. Additionally, in a logistic regression analysis larger testis volume, higher serum FSH concentrations alone, or interaction of serum LH, FSH, testosterone and sperm concentrations were associated with degree of suppression. The distribution of polymorphisms of AR or FSH receptor genes did not differ between partial and complete suppressors. In cases with incomplete FSH suppression （FSH 〉 0.2 IU/L）, the chances of reaching azoospermia were 1.5 times higher in the subjects with more than 22 CAG triplet repeats. Conclusion： Partial suppression of spermatogenesis induced by 500 mg TU monthly injections is weakly influenced by hormonal and clinical features but not polymorphism in AR and FSHR genes.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(2013CB933701)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21127901+2 种基金9141311991213305)the Chinese Academy of Science
文摘Single-particle tracking photoactivated local- ization microscopy （sptPALM） has recently emerged as a powerful tool for high-density imaging and tracking of individual molecules in living cells. In this work, we have monitored and compared the diffusion dynamics of TGF-β type II receptor （TβRII） at high expression level using both traditional single-particle tracking （SPT） and sptPALM. The ligand-induced aggregation of TβRII oligomers was further indicated by sptPALM. Due to the capacity of distinguishing and tracking single molecules within diffraction limit, sptPALM outperforms traditional SPT by providing more accurate biophysical information,
文摘A review is presented on the theories concerning the cause of pyloric stenosis with emphasis on the primary position of inherited hyperacidity in pathogenesis. Existing theories are critically analysed and the hyperacidity theory is precisely defined in the light of recent physiological insights into the gastrointestinal hormone motilin. The progressive fixed fasting hypergastrinaemia within the first few weeks of life will, in the baby who inherits acid secretion at the top of the normal range, produce hyperacidity of sufficient severity to trigger the process of acid-induced work hypertrophy of the pylorus. The potential contribution of motilin is discussed. The baby who inherits a normal gastric acidity will not reach acid levels severe enough to trigger sphincter hypertrophy despite the early gastrin stimulus. The potential threat will cease when gastrin naturally declines with age and the pyloric canal becomes wider. Genetic factors clearly must also be involved and these are separately discussed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31070942,81200872)a grant from the Undergraduate Science and Technology Innovation Foundation in Shandong University,Shandong Province,China(2011475)
文摘The globus pallidus in rodents,equivalent to the external segment of the globus pallidus in primates,plays an important role in movement regulation.Previous studies have shown abundant γ-aminobutyric acid（GABA）ergic innervation and GABAA receptors in the globus pallidus.In this study,we investigated the effects of endogenous GABAA receptors on the spontaneous firing activity of pallidal neurons in both normal and MPTP-treated mice using multi-barrel electrodes extracellular recordings in vivo.We found that in normal mice,pressure ejection of 0.1 mmol/L gabazine,a specific GABA A receptor antagonist,increased the spontaneous firing rate of globus pallidus neurons by 27.6 ± 5.6%.Furthermore,in MPTP mice（14 days after MPTP treatment）,0.1 mmol/L gabazine increased the firing rates by 51.0 ± 7.9%,significantly greater than in normal mice.These results suggest that endogenous GABAA receptors modulate the activity of globus pallidus neurons.The present findings may provide a rationale for investigations into the potential role of GABAA receptors in Parkinson’s disease.
基金supported by grants from the National High Technology R&D Program of China (200810Z133)the National Key Technology R&D Program of China (2006BAD01A08)the Fundamental Research of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (2009qn-5)
文摘The erythropoietin receptor （EPOR） has shown to play an important role in fetal survival by promoting the maturation of red blood cells in many studies of uterine capacity and litter size in swine. In this study, we screened the porcine EPOR gene for mutations and identified five single nucleotide polymorphisms （SNPs）： g.705G〉T in intron 1, g.2 373C〉T in intron 4, and g.2 882C〉T, g.3 035A〉G, and g.3 132A〉T in intron 6. We then genotyped 247 Beijing Black （BB） sows and compared the polymorphism data with the litter sizes of 1 375 parities among the sows. At first parity, there was no association of g.2 882C〉T and g.3 132A〉T with litter sizes. However, the CT sows in g.2 882C〉T had 2.13 higher total number born （TNB） （P〈0.01） and 1.81 higher number born alive （NBA） （P〈0.01） than the CC sows and the heterozygous sows in g.3 132A〉T had the highest litter size when compared to the two homozygotes for the later parities （P〈0.05）. In the g.3 035A〉G SNP, for the later parities, the TNB of the sows with the GG genotype was 3.81 higher （P〈0.01） and the NBA was 2.75 higher （P〈0.01） than that with the AA genotype but no difference at first parity. The G allele of the EPOR g.705G〉T SNP was associated with a greater litter size at both the first parity （P〈0.05） and later parities （P〈0.01）. Furthermore, we determined the allele frequencies for this SNP among five Chinese indigenous pig breeds （Erhualian, Laiwu Black, Meishan, Min, and Rongchang） and three western commercial pig breeds （Duroc, Landrace, and Large White）. The G allele of the EPOR g.705G〉T SNP was significantly more common in the more prolific Chinese breeds. These results indicated that the EPOR could be an important candidate gene for litter size and g.705G〉T can serve as a useful genetic marker for improving litter size in both first and later parities in swine.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.30360100,30760234,30860260,81160373,81360458
文摘Single-chain variable domain fragment （scFv） 637 is an antigen-specific scFv of myasthenia gravis. In this study, scFv and human serum albumin genes were conjugated and the fusion pro-tein was expressed in Pichia pastoris. The afifnity of scFv-human serum albumin fusion protein to bind to acetylcholine receptor at the neuromuscular junction of human intercostal muscles was detected by immunolfuorescence staining. The ability of the fusion protein to block myas-thenia gravis patient sera binding to acetylcholine receptors and its stability in healthy serum were measured by competitive ELISA. The results showed that the inhibition rate was 2.0-77.4%, and the stability of fusion protein in static healthy sera was about 3 days. This approach suggests the scFv-human serum albumin is a potential candidate for speciifc immunosuppressive therapy of myasthenia gravis.
基金Project supported by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft and the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘I.INTRODUCTION The sensilla trichodea has been accepted as the receiver of sex pheromone in Lepidotera moths. In Antheraea polyphemus and A. pemyi, there are at least two types of sensilla trichodea with different lengths which are called the long and short sensilla trichodea. Two pheromone components (E-6, Z-11-16 :Ac, E-6, Z-11-16:Al) are known of A. polyphemus.
基金supported by theNationalNatural Science Foundation of China(grant nos.21874039,21605045,21890744,and 21521063)Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities at Hunan University。
文摘As a general mechanism for governing the bioactivity of membrane receptors,allosteric modulation is critical in cell signaling and cell communication but remains difficult to measure in situ.Herein,we introduce a data mining-integrated tracking microscopy(DMITM)to investigate allosteric modulation of membrane receptors in the native state in live cells.Using Kmeans clustering-based hidden Markov modeling to uncover the ligand binding and unbinding events with diffusivity variations of ligand-conjugated nanoprobes as observations.
