血流感染肺炎克雷伯菌中CRISPR-Cas系统的分布及其与毒力基因和耐药的关系

的 了解血流感染肺炎克雷伯菌中CRISPR-Cas系统的分布特征并分析其与毒力基因和耐药的关系。方法 收集非重复血流感染肺炎克雷伯菌248株，使用Vitek2-Compact全自动微生物分析系统进行菌株鉴定及药物敏感性分析，PCR检测CRISPR-Cas系统3个相关基因(CRISPR1、CRISPR2和cas1)、筛查6种常见高毒力荚膜血清型(K1、K2、K5、 K20、K54和K57)、12种毒力基因及检测13种耐药基因，用χ2检验比较携带有CRISPR-Cas系统菌株与不携带CRISPR-Cas系统菌株毒力及耐药差异。结果 CRISPR-Cas系统的检出率为29.8%(74/248)；K1型是携带CRISPR-Cas系统肺炎克雷伯菌的主要荚膜血清型，占 28.4%(21/74)；除kpn基因外，携带CRISPR-Cas系统菌株的毒力基因检出率均大于不携带CRISPR-Cas系统菌株，其中7种差异有统计学意义；除对氨苄西林耐药率达100%外，携带有CRISPR-Cas系统菌株的其他抗菌药物耐药率均小于不携带有CRISPR-Cas系统菌株，其中13种差异有统计学意义；携带CRISPR-Cas系统菌株的耐药基因阳性率小于不携带CRISPR-Cas系统的菌株，且blaKPC、blaSHV、qnrS基因差异有统计学意义。结论 高毒力荚膜血清型肺炎克雷伯菌中主要为K1型携带CRISPR-Cas系统，携带CRISPR-Cas系统的肺炎克雷伯菌相对于不携带CRISPR-Cas系统菌株的毒力基因阳性率高，耐药率低，耐药基因的阳性率低。CRISPR-Cas系统可能能降低耐药基因在肺炎克雷伯菌中的水平传播，尤其是在K1型肺炎克雷伯菌。     

Identification of key genes and pathways in discoid lupus skin via bioinformatics analysis

Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is the most common skin manifestation of lupus; however, the molecular mechanisms underlying DLE remain unknown. Therefore, we aimed to identify key differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in discoid lupus skin and investigate their potential pathways.To identify candidate genes involved in the occurrence and development of the disease, we downloaded the microarray datasets {"type":"entrez-geo","attrs":{"text":"GSE52471","term_id":"52471"}}GSE52471 and {"type":"entrez-geo","attrs":{"text":"GSE72535","term_id":"72535"}}GSE72535 from the Gene Expression Database (GEO). DEGs between discoid lupus skin and normal controls were selected using the GEO2R tool and Venn diagram software (http://bioinformatics.psb.ugent.be/webtools/Venn/). The Database for Annotation, Visualization, and Integrated Discovery (DAVID), Enrichr, and Cytoscape ClueGo were used to analyze the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Gene and Genome pathways and gene ontology. Protein-protein interactions (PPIs) of these DEGs were further assessed using the Search Tool for the Retrieval Interacting Genes version 10.0.Seventy three DEGs were co-expressed in both datasets. DEGs were predominantly upregulated in receptor signaling pathways of the immune response. In the PPI network, 69 upregulated genes were selected. Furthermore, 4 genes (CXCL10, ISG15, IFIH1, and IRF7) were found to be significantly upregulated in the RIG-I-like receptor signaling pathway, from analysis of Enrichr and Cytoscape ClueGo.The results of this study may provide new insights into the potential molecular mechanisms of DLE. However, further experimentation is required to confirm these findings.     

Efficient polymer nanoparticle-mediated delivery of gene editing reagents into human hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells

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Inter-ictal assay of peripheral circulating inflammatory mediators in migraine patients under adjunctive cervical non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS): A proof-of-concept study

Objective

To assay peripheral inter-ictal cytokine serum levels and possible relations with non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) responsiveness in migraineurs.

组蛋白去乙酰化酶抑制剂TSA对食管癌细胞ncRNA/mRNA表达谱的影响

目的:分析组蛋白去乙酰化酶抑制剂TSA处理前后,食管癌细胞株EC109中差异表达的非编码RNA(ncRNA)和mRNA表达谱,初步预测与TSA作用相关的ncRNA和mRNA。方法:采用MTT、细胞周期等方法检测TSA的效应;运用应用芯片技术分别检测TSA处理前后EC109细胞中ncRNA和mRNA表达谱变化,并对差异ncRNA和mRNA表达谱进行整合分析。结果:TSA以剂量时间依赖方式抑制细胞增殖,细胞周期阻滞和凋亡的发生。芯片检测共发现461个ncRNA和758个mRNA显著性差异表达,生物信息学分析显示差异涉及红比霉素、阿霉素代谢过程、氧化还原、核小体的装配、染色质结构组织和端粒的结构组织等。通过数据库分析预测及整合分析,得到了361个ncRNA-mRNA靶基因对。结论:差异表达的ncRNA和mRNA对TSA的生物学效应密切关联,为进一步研究基因功能及其在肿瘤中的生物学意义奠定基础。     

Analysis of Heterozygous BRCA1 5382ins Founder Mutation in a Cohort of Egyptian Breast Cancer Female Patients Using Pyrosequencing Technique

Background: Up to half of the heritable mutations in breast cancer (BC) are attributed to BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. The mutation prevalence is variable based on ethnicity and may be influenced by founder mutations. The aim of this pilot study is to determine for the first time, the prevalence of BRCA1 5382insC founder mutation in a cohort of Egyptian familial breast cancer patients (FBC). Methods: Female patients were selected to have familial type of breast cancer. Twenty healthy females were included as a control group. Peripheral blood samples were withdrawn from all studied females and were analyzed for BRCA1 5382insC founder mutation detection using pyrosequencing technique. Results: Eighty Egyptian FBC females were eligible to be enrolled in the study with a mean age of 48.31 ± 10.97years.We found a BRCA1 5382insC mutation carrier frequency of 5% of total studied FBC patients (4 out of 80 patients) with 95% confidence interval (1.61-12.99). There was a high statistical significant difference between carriers and non-carriers concerning the number of affected family members by BC, (p=0.001).  Conclusion: BRCA1 5382insC founder mutation is not uncommon among Egyptian FBC females. The carrier frequency is comparable to that reported worldwide; however it is lower than those from previous Egyptian studies using different molecular techniques. The strong association between the mutation and the number of affected family members suggest wider screening of the mutation among high risk families using the reliable pyrosequencing technique.