重庆地区汉族群体19个STR基因座遗传多态性的研究

采用GoldeneyeTM20A试剂盒复合扩增180例重庆地区无血缘关系汉族个体的19个STR基因座。扩增产物经ABl3130序列分析仪进行检测,GeneMapperIDV3．2．1基因分析软件进行基因分析,得到基因分型图。总共检测出182个等位基因,其频率分布介于0．0028～0．4972。19个STR基因座的杂合度介于0．6611～0．9111,个体识别率介于O．8114～0．9882,匹配概率介于0．0118～0．1886,多态信息含量介于0．6309～0．9190,累积个人识别率和累积多态信息含量均大于0．9999999999,累积匹配概率为3．7189×10-^24“,累积非父排除率为0．9999999964。说明该19个STR基因座具有比较高的多态性,是较理想的遗传标记,所得到的等位基因频率等数据可为重庆地区汉族人群的法医学个人识别、亲子鉴定及群体遗传学等研究提供基础数据。     

超临界CO2中以PEG20000为模板制备多孔材料Fe2O3

在超临界CO2中以聚合物PEG20000为模板,乙酰丙酮铁为前驱体制备Fe2O3多孔材料.研究了压力和温度对插嵌率的影响,并对材料进行了TG、XRD、N2吸脱附及SEM等表征.X射线衍射结果表明,产物主要由α-Fe2O3组成.根据产物的N2吸附-脱附等温线计算,产物的比表面积可迭361.01 m2/g,平均孔径为8 nm左右.SEM测试结果表明,产物由形状不规则的带有疏松结构的碎片组成.     

Lack of effects of 5-HT3 antagonists on normal and morphine-attenuated sexual behaviours in female and male rats

Although 5-HT₁ and 5-HT₂ receptor activity is known to influence copulation, the effects of 5-HT₃ receptor-selective drugs on sexual activity have yet to be systematically studied. The following experiments investigated the effects of the 5-HT₃-selective antagonists MDL 72222, ondansetron and ICS 205-930 on female sexual behaviour; male rats were studied using ondansetron and granisetron. These compounds influenced neither male nor female copulatory behaviours, suggesting that 5-HT₃ receptors contribute little to the modulation of sexual activity. 5-HT₃ receptor antagonists block certain opioid-induced behaviours and opioids selectively inhibit sexual behaviours; therefore, the ability of ondansetron and ICS 205-930 to modify morphine-attenuated copulatory activity was also tested. While morphine inhibited copulation, 5-HT₃ antagonists failed to reverse the effects.     

醋酸处理对TiO2薄膜亲水性的影响

本文用溶胶-凝胶法制备均匀透明的TiO2薄膜,在400℃锻烧2 h,再在一定浓度的醋酸中浸泡处理24 h,最后在300℃、400℃、500℃进行第二次热处理0.5 h.用X射线衍射、原子力显微镜、紫外-可见分光光度计表征了处理前后薄膜的晶相结构、表面形貌及薄膜的光学性能.研究了醋酸的浓度、避光时间及光照时间对薄膜亲水性的影响.实验表明：用醋酸浸泡处理后的薄膜亲水性明显提高.光谱及AFM分析表明,导致TiO2薄膜亲水性改善的原因是醋酸浸泡处理后的薄膜表面结构的发生了变化.醋酸的最佳浓度为1 mol/L.     

The Arp2/3 complex: a central regulator of the actin cytoskeleton

In recent years the Arp2/3 complex has emerged as a central regulator of actin dynamics, assembling and cross-linking actin filaments to produce a diverse array of cellular structures. Here I discuss our current state of knowledge about this actin-remodelling machine. The predicted structure of the Arp2/3 complex can be directly correlated with its ability to nucleate, cap and cross-link actin filaments. A growing family of Arp2/3 complex activators such as the WASP family, type I myosins, and the newly identified activators cortactin and Abp1p tightly regulate this activity within the cell. Localised activation of the Arp2/3 complex produces structures such as lamellipodia or actin patches via a process termed dendritic nucleation. Furthermore, several pathogenic microorganisms have evolved strategies to 'hijack' the Arp2/3 complex to their own advantage. Finally, I discuss some of the questions which remain unanswered about this fascinating complex. Received 2 April 2001; received after revision 15 May 2001; accepted 18 May 2001     

BH3-only proteins in tumorigenesis and malignant melanoma

BH3-only proteins are a subset of the Bcl-2 family of apoptotic regulators. BH3-only proteins function as ‘damage sensors’ in the cell; they are activated in response to cellular stress or DNA damage, whereupon they initiate apoptosis. Apoptosis is the primary mechanism by which the body rids itself of genetically defective cells and is critical for preventing the accumulation of cells with tumorigenic potential. Therefore, dysregulation of BH3-only proteins may promote tumorigenesis. Furthermore, functional apoptosis pathways are required for the success of most cancer treatments, including chemotherapy. Resistance to chemotherapy, as seen with malignant melanoma, often reflects an inability of tumor cells to undergo apoptosis. By deciphering the roles of BH3-only proteins in tumorigenesis, we may learn how to manipulate cell death pathways to overcome apoptotic resistance. This review summarizes the current knowledge of BH3-only proteins and how they contribute to tumorigenesis, with particular attention given to studies involving melanoma. Received: 12 August 2006; received after revision: 2 October 2006; accepted 13 November 2006     

Displacement activity of some natural cularine alkaloids at striatal3H-SCH 23 390 and3H-raclopride binding sites

Five natural cularines isolated from the aerial parts ofSarcocapnos crassifolia (Fumariaceae) and a cularioid isolated from the bark ofGuatteria ouregou (Annonaceae) were tested for their ability to displace³H-SCH 23 390 and³H-raclopride from their striatal binding sites. Celtisine, breoganine and cularidine were able to inhibit the binding at D-1 and D-2 dopaminergic sites at nanomolar concentrations. Other alkaloids were active at micromolar concentrations. These data suggest that the presence of an oxepine system in the isoquinoline skeleton could lead to compounds which would be very active and possibly selective at dopaminergic receptor sites.     

Glutathione plays different roles in the induction of the cytotoxic effects of inorganic and organic arsenic compounds in cultured BALB/c 3T3 cells

The cytotoxicity of arsenic compounds towards BALB/c 3T3 cells in culture was investigated, together with the role of glutathione (GSH) in the induction of the cytotoxic effects. The rank order of cytotoxicity was as follows: arsenite (As³⁺)>arsenate (As⁵⁺)>dimethylarsinic acid (DMAA)>methylarsonic acid (MAA)>trimethylarsine oxide (TMAO). Arsenobetaine, arsenocholine and the tetramethylarsonium ion were less toxic. Depletion of GSH enhanced the cytotoxic effects of As³⁺, As⁵⁺, MAA and TMAO, while the cytotoxicity of DMAA was markedly reduced by depletion of GSH. These results suggest that GSH plays a role in protecting the cells against the toxic effects of As³⁺, As⁵⁺, MAA and TMAO while it is involved in the induction of the cytotoxic effects of DMAA.