The terminal protein of a linear mitochondrial plasmid is encoded in the N-terminus of the DNA polymerase gene in white-rot fungus Pleurotus ostreatus

The gene structure and expression of the linear mitochondrial plasmids of the white-rot fungus Pleurotus ostreatus, pMLP1 and pMLP2, were analyzed. Cleavage by proteinase K and exonucleases indicated that the 5′ ends of pMLP1 and pMLP2 DNAs were associated with terminal proteins. Nucleotide sequencing of the entire pMLP1 DNA revealed that it consists of 9,879 bp with terminal inverted repeat (TIR) sequences of 381 bp. The end sequence of TIR in pMLP1 is 3′-CCCCC-5′, similar to those of Escherichia coli phage PRD1. The pMLP1 plasmid harbors two long open reading frames (ORF1 and ORF2) and at least one minor ORF (mORF1). The deduced product of ORF1 is homologous to RNA polymerases of yeast mitochondria and several bacteriophages, whereas that of ORF2 is homologous to the protein-primed DNA polymerases of family B type. The mORF1 encodes a highly basic protein, most likely a TIR-binding protein, with no apparent sequence homology in the database. Expression of the predicted gene products from pMLP1 in mitochondria was demonstrated by Western blot analysis using antibodies against various expressed regions of pMLP1 ORFs. A plasmid-free strain, generated by curing with ethidium bromide, did not express any of these gene products. Terminal proteins of 70 kDa (TP1) and 73 kDa (TP2) were identified from pMLP1 and pMLP2, respectively. Western blot analysis indicated that TP1 was generated from the N-terminal half of the full-length product of ORF2 encoding a putative DNA polymerase. Received: 9 February 2000 / Accepted: 18 July 2000     

Evaluation of mutagenic activity in an extract of pepper tree stem bark (Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi)

An extract (decoction) from pepper tree stem bark (Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi) is widely used in Brazil as a topical antiinflammatory agent and to cicatrize wounds. The extract contains catechin, tannins, terpenes, flavonoids, and saponins; of these components, both mutagenic potential and antioxidant properties have been ascribed to flavonoids. The mutagenicity of some flavonoids is believed to be associated with the formation of reactive oxygen species and seems to depend on the number and position of hydroxyl groups. In the present study, we evaluated an extract of S. terebinthifolius in a series of cell-free and bacterial assays in order to determine its genotoxic potential. The extract was negative in a cell-free plasmid DNA test, indicating that it did not directly break DNA. Positive results, however, were obtained in the SOS chromotest, in a forward mutagenesis assay employing CC104 and CC104mutMmutY strains of Escherichia coli, and in the Salmonella reversion assay, using strains TA97, TA98, TA100, and TA102. All the bacterial tests were performed without exogenous metabolic activation due to the topical use of this preparation. The results indicate that pepper tree stem bark extract produces DNA damage and mutation in bacteria, and that oxidative damage may be responsible for the genotoxicity.     

生长抑制因子1基因核定位序列-绿荧光蛋白融合表达载体的构建及表达

目的构建p33^ING1b核定位序列（nuclear locating sequence，NLS）-绿荧光蛋白融合表达载体，将其转染到人胚肺纤维母细胞系MRC-5，建立稳定表达该融合蛋白的细胞模型。方法应用逆转录PCR获得p33^ING1b的NLS序列，然后将NLS序列插入绿荧光蛋白融合表达载体pEGFP-C1的多克隆位点，构建pEGFP-C1-NLS-绿荧光蛋白融合表达载体，再用此载体转染MRC-5细胞系，观察活细胞绿荧光蛋白的亚细胞定位。结果成功构建了pEGFP-C1-NLS-绿荧光蛋白融合表达载体，由该载体表达的绿荧光蛋白-NLS肽段融合蛋白产生的绿色荧光信号全部定位于胞核部位，而空载体转染的细胞表达的绿色荧光蛋白，绿色荧光信号定位于细胞浆中。结论在活细胞内，生理情况下p33^ING1b完全定位于细胞核，并且在其亚细胞定位的转运过程中，NLS肽段起着决定性作用。     

pCD-rbFGF重组质粒的构建及其在成骨细胞中的表达

为了构建碱性成纤维细胞生长因子(basic fibroblast growth factor,bFGF)真核表达质粒,并探讨应用bFGF基因治疗骨科各种疾患的可能性,将鼠碱性成纤维细胞生长因子cDNA克隆至真核表达载体pcDNA3中,构建了重组质粒pCD-rbFGF.通过Liofectin介导将pCD-rbFGF转染兔成骨细胞,经免疫组化检测证实兔成骨细胞获得了bFGF的瞬时表达.提示该bFGF真核表达质粒有效,可用于进一步基因治疗研究.     

莱姆病螺旋体重组质粒pBX1的DNA序列分析及其在大肠杆菌中的诱导表达

目的　为莱姆病血清学诊断和基因工程亚单位疫苗研制提供靶抗原。方法　采用 377型 DNA自动测序仪对莱姆病螺旋体重组质粒 p BX1的插入片段进行 DNA序列测定 ,并通过计算机软件对其进行限制性内切酶酶谱分析。然后将重组质粒 p BX1在大肠杆菌中进行诱导表达 ,并对其表达产物进行免疫印迹分析。结果　1重组质粒 p BX1插入片段大小为 477bp,其核苷酸序列与文献报道的 p83基因全序列相应区段相比较仅有一个碱基的变异 ,2成功绘制了该插入片段的限制性内切酶酶谱 ;3重组质粒在大肠杆菌中诱导表达后获得了 2 9kd的融合蛋白 ;4Western- blotting分析表明该融合蛋白能与莱姆病多价抗血清呈强阳性印迹反应。结论　该研究成功地对莱姆病螺旋体 83kd抗原蛋白特异性区段进行了基因重组和表达 ,为进一步研究其在莱姆病血清学诊断和基因工程亚单位疫苗研制中的应用奠定了基础。     

氯化锂离心纯化质粒DNA方法的建立及其效果评价

本文建立了一种采用氯化锂离心纯化质粒ＤＮＡ的方法。该法不需要特殊的仪器设备和昂贵的试剂材料，操作简便易行。用此法对ｐＵＣ和ｐＧＥＭ等多种系统的质粒进行了提取纯化。结果表明：纯化的质粒ＤＮＡ无ＲＮＡ、蛋白质和染色质ＤＮＡ污染，其得率与氯化铯超离心法相近；酶切效果良好；可直接用于哺乳动物细胞的基因转移并获得有效表达。     

Construction of a recombinant plasmid harbouring the rhoptry protein 1 gene of Toxoplasma gondii and preliminary observations on DNA immunity

Objective To observe the immune responses elicited in BALB/c mice by a DNA vaccine. A ge ne encoding rhoptry protein 1 (ROP1) from Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) was cloned into vector pcDNA3.Methods Amplifyied gene fragments coding for ROP1 from the genomic DNA of T.gondii ZS2 were inserted into cloning vector, pUC18, and sub-cloned into pcDNA3. Mice wer e injected at a dosage of 100 μg recombinant plasmid DNA by intramuscular inje ction and boosted after 2 weeks. pcDNA3 and normal saline were used as control . 30, 50 and 70 days after the second immunization, NK cell activity, T lympho cyte proliferation and sub-clusters and serum IgG antibody were assayed.Results The specific gene fragment coding for ROP1 was amplified and a pcROP1 recombinan t was constructed. At 30 days after immunization, the spleens of the mice were obviously enlarged evidently. NKC activity and the proliferation of spleen T ly mphocytes seen on MTT assay were higher in pcROP1 group than in the controls. T he number of CD4(+) T cells exhibited no obvious increase compared with that of the control, but CD8(+) T cells were obviously increased (P<0.05). At 90 d ays after vaccination, the titer of IgG antibody in the serum of vaccinated mice was positive (1∶100).Conclusion pcROP1 was constructed and it could elicit both cellular and humoral immune r esponses in immunized mice.     

RAB5A正义表达载体对两种人肺腺癌细胞系粘附基底膜成份能力的影响

目的　RAB5A基因过表达与人肺腺癌细胞系Anip 973的高转移性相关 ,进一步确认该基因在人低转移肺腺癌细胞系SPC a1和人低分化肺腺癌细胞系GLC 82中的作用。方法　采用癌细胞粘附基底膜成分的测定方法 ,分析RAB5A正义真核表达载体转染后的SPC a1、GLC 82两种肺腺癌细胞系的侵袭能力的改变。结果　RAB5A正义表达载体PcDNA3 .1 RAB5A转染的SPC a1较未转染细胞与基底膜成分粘附能力明显增强 ,t检验P <0 0 1;GLC 82细胞的侵袭能力作用不明显。结论　RAB5A在侵袭转移表型形成中发挥一定的作用     

重组质粒导入真核细胞的两种方法比较

目的：比较糖化多聚赖氨酸介导和电穿孔两种方法将重组质粒导入真核细胞的优缺点。方法：用最佳电压、电容、温度、DNA浓度进行电穿孔转染,或者先使重组质粒与糖化多聚赖氨酸电性结合后,再与2.2.15细胞共同温育的方法,分别将pcEP4-aC重组质粒导入2.2.15细胞,经潮霉素筛选,比较两种方法的优劣。结果：两种方法都能成功地将重组质粒导入2.2.15细胞,但糖化多聚赖氨酸介导者,细胞生存时间较长。结论：糖化多聚赖氨酸导向配体具有良好的导入重组质粒进入肝细胞的功能,且更适合于应用。     

金银花水煎剂对绿脓杆菌P29株R质粒体内体外消除作用的实验研究

目的 :探讨金银花对绿脓杆菌 R质粒消除作用。方法 :体外试验　金银花水煎剂亚抑菌浓度作用绿脓杆菌 P2 948h后 ,影印培养 ,计数消除子 ;体内试验　建立肠道去污染小鼠动物模型后 ,经口感染绿脓杆菌 ,同时给金银花水煎剂 ,灌胃给药 ,2 mg/只 ,2 4 h后再次给药 ,剂量同上 ,48h后处死小鼠 ,分离培养细菌 ,计数消除子数。消除子经质粒抽提琼脂糖凝胶电泳鉴定。结果 :金银花水煎剂对绿脓杆菌 P2 9株 R质粒体外消除率为 0 ,体内消除率为 8%。结论 :金银花水煎剂对去污染小鼠感染绿脓杆菌 P2 9株 R质粒具有消除作用 ,消除子主要表现对单一抗生素恢复敏感性 ;体外没有消除 R质粒作用。