Alternative exon usage selectively determines both tissue distribution and subcellular localization of the acyl-CoA thioesterase 7 gene products

Acyl-CoA thioesterases (ACOTs) catalyze the hydrolysis of acyl-CoAs to free fatty acids and coenzyme A. Recent studies have demonstrated that one gene named Acot7, reported to be mainly expressed in brain and testis, is transcribed in several different isoforms by alternative usage of first exons. Strongly decreased levels of ACOT7 activity and protein in both mitochondria and cytosol was reported in patients diagnosed with fatty acid oxidation defects, linking ACOT7 function to regulation of fatty acid oxidation in other tissues. In this study, we have identified five possible first exons in mouse Acot7 (Acot7a–e) and show that all five first exons are transcribed in a tissue-specific manner. Taken together, these data show that the Acot7 gene is expressed as multiple isoforms in a tissue-specific manner, and that expression in tissues other than brain and testis is likely to play important roles in fatty acid metabolism. Received 5 February 2007: received after revision 3 April 2007; accepted 19 April 2007     

南京地区第四系主要地层类型及分层探讨

南京地区地形地貌复杂，第四系分布变化大，在归纳南京地区第四纪沉积环境的基础上，总结了不同地貌和地质单元的地层层序特征。根据地层的成因和工程性质，结合国家规范中的地层分类原则，提出了统一分层的方法和统一的地层代号，将该地区第四系划分为填土、新近沉积土、一般沉积土和老沉积土等4个大层和若干亚层，同时提供了各层土的基本物理力学性质、典型剖面。对今后的勘察研究提出了建议。     

双脉冲TEA CO_2激光器电路参数的选择

分析了电路参数及电路结构对双脉冲TEA CO_2激光器输出稳定性的影响,并提出合理选择电路参数与结构的原则。实验结果,证实了分析的正确性。     

基于IPv6网络拓扑结构发现问题研究

IPv6作为下一代互联网协议，具有IPv6其广泛的地址空间，优良的服务质量等诸多优势，成为下一代网络的主要应用技术之一。而网络的拓扑发现作为网络管理重要的一个方面，对其研究具有重要的意义。本文对基于IPv6网络拓扑结构发现问题进行分析和研究。     

Wnt-beta-catenin signaling initiates taste papilla development

Fungiform taste papillae form a regular array on the dorsal tongue. Taste buds arise from papilla epithelium and, unusually for epithelial derivatives, synapse with neurons, release neurotransmitters and generate receptor and action potentials. Despite the importance of taste as one of our five senses, genetic analyses of taste papilla and bud development are lacking. We demonstrate that Wnt-beta-catenin signaling is activated in developing fungiform placodes and taste bud cells. A dominant stabilizing mutation of epithelial beta-catenin causes massive overproduction of enlarged fungiform papillae and taste buds. Likewise, genetic deletion of epithelial beta-catenin or inhibition of Wnt-beta-catenin signaling by ectopic dickkopf1 (Dkk1) blocks initiation of fungiform papilla morphogenesis. Ectopic papillae are innervated in the stabilizing beta-catenin mutant, whereas ectopic Dkk1 causes absence of lingual epithelial innervation. Thus, Wnt-beta-catenin signaling is critical for fungiform papilla and taste bud development. Altered regulation of this pathway may underlie evolutionary changes in taste papilla patterning.     

Mutations in the gene encoding the basal body protein RPGRIP1L, a nephrocystin-4 interactor, cause Joubert syndrome

Protein-protein interaction analyses have uncovered a ciliary and basal body protein network that, when disrupted, can result in nephronophthisis (NPHP), Leber congenital amaurosis, Senior-L?ken syndrome (SLSN) or Joubert syndrome (JBTS). However, details of the molecular mechanisms underlying these disorders remain poorly understood. RPGRIP1-like protein (RPGRIP1L) is a homolog of RPGRIP1 (RPGR-interacting protein 1), a ciliary protein defective in Leber congenital amaurosis. We show that RPGRIP1L interacts with nephrocystin-4 and that mutations in the gene encoding nephrocystin-4 (NPHP4) that are known to cause SLSN disrupt this interaction. RPGRIP1L is ubiquitously expressed, and its protein product localizes to basal bodies. Therefore, we analyzed RPGRIP1L as a candidate gene for JBTS and identified loss-of-function mutations in three families with typical JBTS, including the characteristic mid-hindbrain malformation. This work identifies RPGRIP1L as a gene responsible for JBTS and establishes a central role for cilia and basal bodies in the pathophysiology of this disorder.     

宝船(五) 海盗船上的厮杀

原来,许燕经过苦苦钻研,终于研制成 功了适合于时间旅行的网络搜索软件。她正 是用了这个新安装的软件发现了陈和在网络 上的踪影,还发现了正在网络上进行时间旅 行的方警探。 “陈和在哪里?”方警探着急地问。 “请您马上到科技馆来商量援救陈和的 事!” 半小时后,方警探已经赶到科技馆。此 时,电子游艺室里灯火通明。     

热固性丙烯酸酯树脂的工艺概述

热固性丙烯酸酯树脂具有很好的耐紫外线优良性能,它广泛地用作塑料、涂料等工业生产的原材料,和热塑性丙烯酸酯树脂一样,大都以丙烯酸酯、甲基丙烯酸酯和其它乙烯系单体构成共聚物。 一、热固性丙烯酸酯树脂的性能 热固性丙烯酸酯树脂是通过树脂分子侧链上的活性宫能团与其它树脂产生交联反应而成。热固性树脂分子量通常略低于热塑性树脂,以获取不挥发份含量高的树脂溶液。