Identification, characteristic and phylogenetic analysis of type II DNA topoisomerase gene in Giardia lamblia

The genes encoding type II DNA topoisomerases were investigated in Giardia lamblia genome, and a type IIA gene, GlTop 2 was identified. It is a single copy gene with a 4476 by long ORF without intron. The deduced amino acid sequence shows strong homology to eukaryotic DNA Top 2. However, some distortions were found, such as six insertions in the ATPase domain and the central domain, a similar to 100 as longer central domain; a similar to 200 as shorter C-terminal domain containing rich charged residues. These features revealed by comparing with Top 2 of the host, human, might be helpful in exploiting drug selectivity for antigiardial therapy. Phylogenetic analysis of eukaryotic enzymes showed that kinetoplastids, plants, fungi, and animals were monophyletic groups, and the animal and fungi lineages shared a more recent common ancestor than either did with the plant lineage; microsporidia grouped with fungi. However, unlike many previous phylogenetic analyses, the "amitochondriate" G. lamblia was not the earliest branch but diverged after mitochondriate kinetoplastids in our trees. Both the finding of typical eukaryotic type IIA topoisomerase and the phylogenetic analysis suggest G. lamblia is not possibly as primitive as was regarded before and might diverge after the acquisition of mitochondria. This is consistent with the recent discovery of mitochondrial remnant organelles in G. lamblia.

果蝇属拱背果蝇亚属七新种(双翅目: 果蝇科)

记述果蝇属拱背果蝇亚属在中国的分布, 包括七新种: 等枝拱背果蝇D. (Lordiphosa sp. nov., 不对称拱背果蝇D. (L. acongruens sp. nov.,突弓拱背果蝇D. (L.) protrusa sp. nov., 多枝拱背果蝇D. (L.) ramosissima sp. nov., 双突拱背果蝇D. (L.) biconvexa sp. nov., 黑拱背果蝇D. (L.) picea sp. nov.和黄拱背果蝇D. (L.) flava sp. nov.。模式标本存于作者单位。图29参5

Sequence context analysis in the mouse genome: Single nucleotide polymorphisms and CpG island sequences

A genome-wide view of sequence mutability in mice is still limited, although biologists usually assume the same scenario for mice as for humans. In this study, we examined the sequence context in the local environment of 482,528 mouse single nucleotide po

底泥厌氧环境和光照对菹草萌发和幼苗生理的影响

通过向底泥中投加不同量的蔗糖使其发生厌氧反应以模拟不同程度的底泥厌氧环境,研究这种环境和光照强度对菹草石芽萌发和幼苗生理作用的影响。实验结果表明,底泥厌氧环境能显著降低菹草石芽的最终萌发率,且低光照会加剧这种趋势;尽管低光照不一定会提高最终的萌发率,但对提早石芽的萌发是有利的。在0.1%蔗糖投加处理中,幼苗的叶绿素和可溶性蛋白含量最高(平均为2.50和19.28 mg/g FW),其后随投加量的升高而降低,而游离氨基酸的含量却一直呈上升趋势,最高时达到0.24 mg/g FW,但低光照却使它下降;可溶性糖

原生动物单细胞PCR应用初探——以天蓝喇叭虫为例

以天蓝喇叭虫(Stentor coeruleus)为研究对象,探索了单细胞单基因PCR扩增及单细胞全基因组PCR扩增技术在原生动物中的应用.经过不断探索和优化条件后,试验取得了理想的结果.在40例单细胞单基因(SSU rDNA基因全序列)PCR的一次性扩增中,新鲜细胞和经过中性红染色的细胞都获得了100%的成功率,室温下酒精(95%)保存一周的细胞获得了82.5%的成功率.在单细胞全基因组PCR扩增中,采用高效高保真的phi29DNA聚合酶结合随机引物(Random Primer)进行扩增,获得了丰富且质

黄颡鱼与长须黄颡鱼种间的RAPD标记

国家重点基础研究发展计划项目(2004CB117405)资助

寄生蠕虫的群体遗传学研究

寄生蠕虫群体遗传学研究常用的遗传标记有等位酶、线粒体DNA、随机扩增多态性DNA或扩增性片段长度多态性和微卫星DNA等。应用这些遗传标记的研究表明,大多数寄生蠕虫群体遗传结构有不同水平的变异,这些变异的产生主要与寄生虫的生活史和群体生态、宿主的地理分布和环境等因素有关,并因此提出了有关遗传变异的一些假说。本文对寄生蠕虫群体遗传学的研究作一综述。

Model based control for closed loop testing of 1-D engine simulation models

1-D engine simulation models are widely used for the analysis and verification of air-path design concepts and prediction of the resulting engine transient response. The latter often requires closed loop control over the model to ensure operation within physical limits and tracking of reference signals. For this purpose, a particular implementation of Model Predictive Control (MPC) based on a corresponding Mean Value Engine Model (MVEM) is reported here. The MVEM is linearised on-line at each operating point to allow for the formulation of quadratic programming (QP) problems, which are solved as the part of the proposed MPC algorithm. The MPC output is used to control a 1-D engine model. The closed loop performance of such a system is benchmarked against the solution of a related optimal control problem (OCP). As an example this study is focused on the transient response of a light-duty car Diesel engine. For the cases examined the proposed controller implementation gives a more systematic procedure than other ad-hoc approaches that require considerable tuning effort. © 2012 IFAC.

A value mapping tool for sustainable business modelling

Purpose: Although business models that deliver sustainability are increasingly popular in the literature, few tools that assist in sustainable business modelling have been identified. This paper investigates how businesses might create balanced social, environmental and economic value through integrating sustainability more fully into the core of their business. A value mapping tool is developed to help firms create value propositions better suited for sustainability. Design/methodology/approach: In addition to a literature review, six sustainable companies were interviewed to understand their approaches to business modelling, using a case study approach. Building on the literature and practice, a tool was developed which was pilot tested through use in a workshop. The resulting improved tool and process was subsequently refined through use in 13 workshops. Findings: A novel value mapping tool was developed to support sustainable business modelling, which introduces three forms of value (value captured, missed/destroyed or wasted, and opportunity) and four major stakeholder groups (environment, society, customer, and network actors). Practical implications: This tool intends to support business modelling for sustainability by assisting firms in better understanding their overall value proposition, both positive and negative, for all relevant stakeholders in the value network. Originality/value: The tool adopts a multiple stakeholder view of value, a network rather than firm centric perspective, and introduces a novel way of conceptualising value that specifically introduces value destroyed or wasted/ missed, in addition to the current value proposition and new opportunities for value creation. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.

单细胞绿藻的人工沉淀问题的研究

<正> 在大量培养单细胞绿藻的工作中,怎样把巳经培养出来的藻类进行收获,是一个生产上的关键问题。这些藻类的个体很小,悬浮在水中,即使在培养液内繁殖到浓度很高时,我们要进行收获也有许多困难。一般采用的收获方法是浓缩,把水滤去,得到浓浆,然后经过晒干以取得藻粉。浓缩的最好的力法是采用各种办法使藻类沉淀。在湖泊、池塘中生长的浮游性单细胞绿藻,并不是经常保持悬浮状态,而是呈周期性的悬浮和下沉的。我们也可以看到,在环境条件骤然改变时,水中悬浮的不能运动的单细

Effect of a feeding stimulant on feeding adaptation of gibel carp Carassius auratus gibelio (Bloch), fed diets with replacement of fish meal by meat and bone meal

The objectives of the study were to investigate the effect of a feeding stimulant on feeding adaptation of gibel carp (Carassius auratus gibelio Bloch) fed diets with replacement of fish meal by meat and bone meal (MBM), and whether or not the juvenile gibel carp could adapt to higher MBM level in the diet. Juvenile and adult gibel carp were tested. Two and one replacement levels were used for juvenile and adult fish respectively. Each group of diets was set as two types with or without a unique rare earth oxide: Y2O3, Yb2O3, La2O3, Sm2O3, Nd2O3 or Gd2O3 (only the first four rare earth oxides were used in adult diets) for four adaptation periods of 3, 7, 14 and 28 days respectively. After mixing, an equal mixture of all six diets for juvenile or four diets for adult was offered in excess for 2 days. During the last 2 days of each experiment, no feed was offered and faeces from each tank were collected. Feeding preference was expressed as relative feed intake of each diet, which was estimated based on the relative concentration of each marker in the faeces. Given some adaptation period, such as 3-28 days, the effects of MBM and squid extract inclusion on the preference to each diet were reduced. After 28 days adaptation, the preferences between groups were not significantly different.

Mechanical and tribological properties of epitaxial cubic boron nitride thin films grown on diamond

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