Apolipoprotein M affecting lipid metabolism or just catching a ride with lipoproteins in the circulation?

Apolipoprotein M (apoM) is a novel apolipoprotein found mainly in high-density lipoproteins (HDL). Its function is yet to be defined. ApoM (25 kDa) has a typical lipocalin ?-barrel fold and a hydrophobic pocket. Retinoids bind apoM but with low affinity and may not be the natural ligands. ApoM retains its signal peptide, which serves as a hydrophobic anchor to the lipoproteins. This prevents apoM from being lost in the urine. Approximately 5% of HDL carries an apoM molecule. ApoM in plasma (1 μM) correlates strongly with both low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and HDL cholesterol, suggesting a link to cholesterol metabolism. However, in casecontrol studies, apoM levels in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) and controls were similar, suggesting apoM levels not to affect the risk for CHD in humans. Experiments in transgenic mice suggested apoM to have antiatherogenic properties; possible mechanisms include increased formation of pre-? HDL, enhanced cholesterol mobilization from foam cells, and increased antioxidant properties. Received 28 November 2008; received after revision 15 December 2008; accepted 16 December 2008     

Breaking biological symmetry in membrane proteins: The asymmetrical orientation of PsaC on the pseudo-C2 symmetric Photosystem I core

The elucidation of assembly pathways of multi-subunit membrane proteins is of growing interest in structural biology. In this study, we provide an analysis of the assembly of the asymmetrically oriented PsaC subunit on the pseudo C₂-symmetric Photosystem I core. Based on a comparison of the differences in the NMR solution structure of unbound PsaC with that of the X-ray crystal structure of bound PsaC, and on a detailed analysis of the PsaC binding site surrounding the F_X iron-sulfur cluster, two models can be envisioned for what are likely the last steps in the assembly of Photosystem I. Here, we dissect both models and attempt to address heretofore unrecognized issues by proposing a mechanism that includes a thermodynamic perspective. Experimental strategies to verify the models are proposed. In closing, the evolutionary aspects of the assembly process will be considered, with special reference to the structural arrangement of the PsaC binding surface. Received 22 October 2008; received after revision 17 November 2008; accepted 05 December 2008     

CoFe2O4纳米管的合成与表征

利用阳极氧化铝模板,用化学方法合成了CoFe2O4纳米管.X射线衍射结果表明,纳米管由无择优取向的、立方尖晶石结构的多晶CoFe2O4构成.电子显微镜显示,纳米管管径约300 nm,管壁厚度约100 nm,由约30 nm的CoFe2O4颗粒组成.进一步的磁性测量表明,纳米管阵列无明显的各向异性,其矫顽力约1 kOe,磁滞回线的方形度约0.37.     

基于5G的无线携能通信技术研究与发展

无线携能通信(Simultaneous Wireless Information and Power Transfer,SWIPT)技术提高了频谱的利用率,同时可实现传统网络的节能减排,为网络提供了更智能的自治能力、更广泛的覆盖范围、更高度集成的系统能力等美好前景.针对这一新的研究领域,本文从资源优化分配和安全传输的角...     

甘蓝型油菜和Lesquerella fendleri fad2基因片段克隆及hpRNA植物表达载体的构建

首先利用PCR从甘蓝型油菜(Brassica napus L.)和Lesquerella fendleri基因组DNA中分别扩增出Δ12-脂肪酸去饱和酶fad2基因片段,再以扩增出的片段为模板设计引物从一端扩增出相应的小片段,然后将同一基因的大小片段反向连接,插入到种子特异表达载体2300-nap多克隆位点的napin启动子和nos终止子之间,构建成可以在种子中转录表达发夹RNA(Hairpin RNA,hpRNA)结构的植物表达载体.     

DEA方法在区域旅游发展评价中的应用——以山东省17地市为例

DEA方法现已成为联接现代经济学、管理学和系统科学的桥梁之一.把山东省旅游发展看成一个投入——产出系统,应用DEA方法中C2R模型,选取相关指标,从效率和规模收益两个方面进行评价.把山东省17地市旅游发展划分4类,针对不同类型提出相应的对策.对DEA方法应用于区域旅游发展评价的基本思路及应注意的问题进行阐述.     

高能球磨制备0.3BiFeO3-0.7SrBi2 Nb2O9陶瓷及其介电性能研究

采用高能球磨制备0.3 BiFeO3-0.7SrBi2Nb2O9陶瓷.利用XRD和SEM分析球磨时间对粉体物相结构及微观形貌的影响.结果表明:随球磨时间的增加,粉体结晶度提高,颗粒不断细化,但在22.62°处有杂峰出现,经700℃退火杂峰消失.高能球磨制备的陶瓷的介电常数较传统固相反应制备的陶瓷提高30左右.     

一种改进的基于概率的Peer-to-Peer搜索模型

对等网络中如何快速地搜索到目标是对等网络研究的关键问题.针对现有无结构P2P系统的缺点,结合查询到目标对象的概率以及查询响应的时间,对原算法加以改进.该算法可以有效地找到目标节点,而且网络带宽消耗低.     

基于MDA的J2EE软件建模研究

模型驱动架构(Mode Driver Architecture,MDA)是对象管理组织(OMG)提出的一个新的软件开发框架.在该框架下,模型在整个软件开发周期中起核心作用.研究了MDA的建模方法,通过模型之间的变换可实现从PIM到J2EE平台的PSM的自动转换.     

具有常余维数2k+2k-2不动点集的(Z2)k作用

设(Z2)k作用于光滑闭流形Mn,其不动点集具有常余维数r,Jn,kr是具有上述性质的未定向的n维上协边类[Mn]构成的集合.Jn,kr=∑n≥rJn,kr为未定向上协边环N*=∑n≥rNn的理想.通过构造上协边环N*的一组生成元决定了理想J2k 2k-2*,k.