The WSC proteins produced by Penicillium expansum play a crucial role in causing blue mold on pears.To analyze the role of the WSC1 gene in the pathogenic process of this fungal pathogen,we conducted transcriptomic an...The WSC proteins produced by Penicillium expansum play a crucial role in causing blue mold on pears.To analyze the role of the WSC1 gene in the pathogenic process of this fungal pathogen,we conducted transcriptomic analysis of a WSC1 knockout(ΔWSC1)strain.The knockout of WSC1 significantly altered the gene expression profile in P.expansum,particularly for genes involved in cell wall integrity,signaling,stress response,and toxin production.The differential expression of these genes might make theΔWSC1 strain more vulnerable to environmental stress,while reducing the toxin production capacity,ultimately leading to a decrease in the pathogenicity.The transcriptomic analysis revealed that the expression of genes related to stress response signals,defense mechanisms and oxidative stress management changed when pear fruits were infected with theΔWSC1 strain.These changes may trigger a cascade of responses in pear fruits.In addition,compared with those infected with the wild-type strain,pear fruits infected with theΔWSC1 strain exhibited up-regulated expression of genes related to defense and oxidative stress.This study clarifies how the WSC1 gene influences P.expansum’s ability to infect pear fruits and how pear fruits respond to the infection.展开更多
In order to study the epidemiological characteristics of cytomegalovirus(CMV)infection in allogeneichematopoietic stem cell transplantation(allo-HSCT)recipients by means of plasma real time quantitative polymerasechai...In order to study the epidemiological characteristics of cytomegalovirus(CMV)infection in allogeneichematopoietic stem cell transplantation(allo-HSCT)recipients by means of plasma real time quantitative polymerasechain reaction(RQ-PCR),141 adult patients undergoing allo-HSCT between January 2008 and June 2010 were seriallymonitored by RQ-PCR for detecting CMV and guiding the preemptive therapy followed up to 180 days post-HSCT.Theresults showed that the incidence of CMV infection and CMV pneumonia was 81.5%and 2.9%respectively,whichmainly occurred within 2 months post-HSCT.Single-therapy with ganciclovir(GCV)for 63 patients or foscarnet 6patients was performed for preemptive therapy.The total efficacy was 87.8%,and the response patterns were different.CMV infection was more frequent in female patients(P=0.044),and those with aGVHD(P=0.043),using ATG orbasiliximab in conditioning regimens(P=0.049),as well as earlier in patients using ATG or basiliximab or those withaGVHD(P=0.007;P=0.000).The aGVHD,maximum load,positive times of CMV-DNA detection and therapyduration all correlated with the efficacy(P<0.05).It is concluded that the incidence of CMV infection is still high afterHSCT.Plasma RQ-PCR assay for CMV-DNA shows a strong correlation with the clinical outcome of CMV infection,which is useful and suitable for management of CMV infection in HSCT.展开更多
The changes of plasma aminogram were observed prospectively on 95 cases of enteric fistula associated with intra-abdominal infection under the supplement of TPN(total parenteral nutrition) with a conventional balanced...The changes of plasma aminogram were observed prospectively on 95 cases of enteric fistula associated with intra-abdominal infection under the supplement of TPN(total parenteral nutrition) with a conventional balanced nutritional amino acid solution Anfumine 14s (8.5% Tianjin, China). Plasma levels of amino acid and albumin were determined on the day of initiation of TPN and weekly through the Course of nutritional support and the day of termination of TPN or 2-5 days within death. Initial plasma aminograms obtained on the day before the TPN support were of characterics of aminogram of both sepsis and starvation. The initial total amount of plasma free amino acid was lower than normal and gradually elevated to normal range after two weeks TPN supplement in survivors. While in nonsurvivors, the total free amino acid was increased rapidly and reached the peak value at preterminal stage, significantly higher than the normal range. The level of phenylalanine was constantly high through the course of investigation, either in survivors or nonsurvivors. Proline also elevated proportional to the severity of infection, but to a lesser degree In contrast, the plasma ratio of BCAA/AAA (branched-chain amino acids /aromatic amino acids) was lower than normal and the level of arginine was decreased proportional to the severity of infectionAuthors considered that (1) the amino acid solution specific for starved septic patients should contain lower content of phenylalnine and higher amount of BCAA and arginine as compared with the conventional nutritional amino acid solution; (2) constant elevation of plasma phenylalanine and proline associated with progressive decrease of arginine is one of the meaningful predictive criteria for prognosis of septic patients; (3) inappropriate administration of exogeneous amino acids in metabolic decompensated septic patients might do more harm rather than benefit.展开更多
The researches through Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) indicated that Sphaerotheca pannosa directly intrude in the place of concave of rose leaves,form filiform haustorium...The researches through Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) indicated that Sphaerotheca pannosa directly intrude in the place of concave of rose leaves,form filiform haustorium in the epidermal cells,absorb the nutrient and water,and destory the internal structure of mitochondrions,etc.when epidermal cells are filled with filiform haustorium.展开更多
Objective To define risk stratification and guide optimal surgical timing of perioperative viral respiratory infection(VRI)in children with cardiac surgery.Methods Retrospective study with propensity score-matched ana...Objective To define risk stratification and guide optimal surgical timing of perioperative viral respiratory infection(VRI)in children with cardiac surgery.Methods Retrospective study with propensity score-matched analysis.A total of 2,831 patients had performed RespPCR testing,and finally there were 2,740 negative RespPCR patients and 91 positive RespPCR patients.展开更多
Classical swine fever virus （CSFV） and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus （PRRSV） have caused immense economic loss in the pig industry and are considered to be the two most important infectious d...Classical swine fever virus （CSFV） and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus （PRRSV） have caused immense economic loss in the pig industry and are considered to be the two most important infectious diseases of pigs in the world A multiplex reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction （multiplex RT-PCR） was developed for CSFV and PRRSV co-infections or infections, respectively. A set of two pairs of primer was designed based on the sequence of nonstructural protein NS54B of CSFV and ORF7 gene of PRRSV. The diagnostic accuracy of multiplex RT-PCR assay was evaluated by using 56 field clinical samples by multiplex RT-PCR, single RT-PCR and sequence analysis; and the specificity of multiplex PCR was verified by using constructed plasmids containing the specific viral target fragments of PRRSV and CSFV, respectively. The results indicated that this assay could reliably differentiate PRRSV and CSFV in co-infection samples. The multiplex RT-PCR developed in this study might provide a new avenue to the rapid the detection of CSFV and PRRSV in one reaction.展开更多
Barley Fusarium head blight(FHB),caused by species of the Fusarium fungus,is a devastating disease that is reemerging worldwide in recent years.In this study,a novel gene,HvORG4,was cloned from barley by using cDNA li...Barley Fusarium head blight(FHB),caused by species of the Fusarium fungus,is a devastating disease that is reemerging worldwide in recent years.In this study,a novel gene,HvORG4,was cloned from barley by using cDNA library and suppression subtractive hybridization(SSH) library strategies.The SSH library and cDNA library were constructed from the Chinese barley cultivar Jing02-461(resistance to FHB) infected by Fusarium graminearum isolate Huanggang-1.For the SSH analysis,more than 120 differentially expressed cDNAs were identified and sequenced.One of them showed high homology to the AtORG4 gene and was used as a probe to screen the cDNA library of Jing02-461.Six positive clones were identified and one of them contained a full-length cDNA,which was named HvORG4.Sequence analysis showed that HvORG4 encoded a deduced basic protein of 197 amino acids.Northern blotting analysis showed that HvORG4 was constitutively expressed in root and stalk,not in leaf or spike,and strongly induced in barley spikelets in response to infection with F.graminearum isolate Huanggang-1.Its homology and expression profile suggest that the HvORG4 might function as a transcription factor,playing an important role in signal transduction pathway for defense against FHB in barley.展开更多
目的分析北京地区秋冬季急性呼吸道感染的流行特征,为急性呼吸道感染疾病的防控和诊治提供依据。方法采用便利抽样法,以北京协和医院2023年9月—2024年2月因急性呼吸道感染就诊的患者为研究对象。采集患者鼻咽拭子标本,采用荧光定量PCR...目的分析北京地区秋冬季急性呼吸道感染的流行特征,为急性呼吸道感染疾病的防控和诊治提供依据。方法采用便利抽样法,以北京协和医院2023年9月—2024年2月因急性呼吸道感染就诊的患者为研究对象。采集患者鼻咽拭子标本,采用荧光定量PCR法检测6种常见呼吸道病原体[包括甲型流感病毒(influenza A virus,FluA)、乙型流感病毒(influenza B virus,FluB)、人鼻病毒(human rhinovirus,HRV)、肺炎支原体(Mycoplasma pneumoniae,MP)、呼吸道合胞病毒(respiratory syncytial virus,RSV)、腺病毒(adenovirus,ADV)]和新型冠状病毒感染情况,对病原体感染分布特征进行分析。结果共入选符合标准的患者5556例,6种常见呼吸道病原体总体阳性率为63.7%,单一病原体阳性率为54.0%,2种病原体阳性率为8.9%,3种及以上病原体阳性率为0.7%。整体检出病原体以FluA和RSV为主,阳性率依次为16.1%和15.7%;ADV、MP、HRV和FluB阳性率接近,分别为11.1%、11.1%、10.0%和10.0%。病原体总体阳性率在性别间无显著性差异,但在秋冬季节间(χ^(2)=34.617,P<0.001)以及儿童、中青年和老年患者间(χ^(2)=422.38,P<0.001)存在统计学差异。其中,MP(χ^(2)=8.647,P=0.003)、FluA(χ^(2)=131.932,P<0.001)和HRV(χ^(2)=174.199,P<0.001)在秋季的阳性率显著高于冬季,而FluB在冬季的阳性率显著高于秋季(χ^(2)=287.894,P<0.001);儿童组MP、RSV、HRV和ADV的阳性率均显著高于中青年和老年患者(P均<0.001),而FluB在中青年患者中的阳性率则显著高于儿童和老年患者(P均<0.001)。6种常见呼吸道病原体在新型冠状病毒感染流行时期阳性率明显下降,表现为非同步季节性模式。结论北京地区呼吸道病原体流行情况与年龄、季节有关,需在不同季节、针对不同重点人群开展有针对性的预防措施。展开更多
文摘The WSC proteins produced by Penicillium expansum play a crucial role in causing blue mold on pears.To analyze the role of the WSC1 gene in the pathogenic process of this fungal pathogen,we conducted transcriptomic analysis of a WSC1 knockout(ΔWSC1)strain.The knockout of WSC1 significantly altered the gene expression profile in P.expansum,particularly for genes involved in cell wall integrity,signaling,stress response,and toxin production.The differential expression of these genes might make theΔWSC1 strain more vulnerable to environmental stress,while reducing the toxin production capacity,ultimately leading to a decrease in the pathogenicity.The transcriptomic analysis revealed that the expression of genes related to stress response signals,defense mechanisms and oxidative stress management changed when pear fruits were infected with theΔWSC1 strain.These changes may trigger a cascade of responses in pear fruits.In addition,compared with those infected with the wild-type strain,pear fruits infected with theΔWSC1 strain exhibited up-regulated expression of genes related to defense and oxidative stress.This study clarifies how the WSC1 gene influences P.expansum’s ability to infect pear fruits and how pear fruits respond to the infection.
基金Key Program of Capital Development Foundation(编号2007-2040)
文摘In order to study the epidemiological characteristics of cytomegalovirus(CMV)infection in allogeneichematopoietic stem cell transplantation(allo-HSCT)recipients by means of plasma real time quantitative polymerasechain reaction(RQ-PCR),141 adult patients undergoing allo-HSCT between January 2008 and June 2010 were seriallymonitored by RQ-PCR for detecting CMV and guiding the preemptive therapy followed up to 180 days post-HSCT.Theresults showed that the incidence of CMV infection and CMV pneumonia was 81.5%and 2.9%respectively,whichmainly occurred within 2 months post-HSCT.Single-therapy with ganciclovir(GCV)for 63 patients or foscarnet 6patients was performed for preemptive therapy.The total efficacy was 87.8%,and the response patterns were different.CMV infection was more frequent in female patients(P=0.044),and those with aGVHD(P=0.043),using ATG orbasiliximab in conditioning regimens(P=0.049),as well as earlier in patients using ATG or basiliximab or those withaGVHD(P=0.007;P=0.000).The aGVHD,maximum load,positive times of CMV-DNA detection and therapyduration all correlated with the efficacy(P<0.05).It is concluded that the incidence of CMV infection is still high afterHSCT.Plasma RQ-PCR assay for CMV-DNA shows a strong correlation with the clinical outcome of CMV infection,which is useful and suitable for management of CMV infection in HSCT.
文摘The changes of plasma aminogram were observed prospectively on 95 cases of enteric fistula associated with intra-abdominal infection under the supplement of TPN(total parenteral nutrition) with a conventional balanced nutritional amino acid solution Anfumine 14s (8.5% Tianjin, China). Plasma levels of amino acid and albumin were determined on the day of initiation of TPN and weekly through the Course of nutritional support and the day of termination of TPN or 2-5 days within death. Initial plasma aminograms obtained on the day before the TPN support were of characterics of aminogram of both sepsis and starvation. The initial total amount of plasma free amino acid was lower than normal and gradually elevated to normal range after two weeks TPN supplement in survivors. While in nonsurvivors, the total free amino acid was increased rapidly and reached the peak value at preterminal stage, significantly higher than the normal range. The level of phenylalanine was constantly high through the course of investigation, either in survivors or nonsurvivors. Proline also elevated proportional to the severity of infection, but to a lesser degree In contrast, the plasma ratio of BCAA/AAA (branched-chain amino acids /aromatic amino acids) was lower than normal and the level of arginine was decreased proportional to the severity of infectionAuthors considered that (1) the amino acid solution specific for starved septic patients should contain lower content of phenylalnine and higher amount of BCAA and arginine as compared with the conventional nutritional amino acid solution; (2) constant elevation of plasma phenylalanine and proline associated with progressive decrease of arginine is one of the meaningful predictive criteria for prognosis of septic patients; (3) inappropriate administration of exogeneous amino acids in metabolic decompensated septic patients might do more harm rather than benefit.
文摘The researches through Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) indicated that Sphaerotheca pannosa directly intrude in the place of concave of rose leaves,form filiform haustorium in the epidermal cells,absorb the nutrient and water,and destory the internal structure of mitochondrions,etc.when epidermal cells are filled with filiform haustorium.
文摘Objective To define risk stratification and guide optimal surgical timing of perioperative viral respiratory infection(VRI)in children with cardiac surgery.Methods Retrospective study with propensity score-matched analysis.A total of 2,831 patients had performed RespPCR testing,and finally there were 2,740 negative RespPCR patients and 91 positive RespPCR patients.
文摘Classical swine fever virus （CSFV） and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus （PRRSV） have caused immense economic loss in the pig industry and are considered to be the two most important infectious diseases of pigs in the world A multiplex reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction （multiplex RT-PCR） was developed for CSFV and PRRSV co-infections or infections, respectively. A set of two pairs of primer was designed based on the sequence of nonstructural protein NS54B of CSFV and ORF7 gene of PRRSV. The diagnostic accuracy of multiplex RT-PCR assay was evaluated by using 56 field clinical samples by multiplex RT-PCR, single RT-PCR and sequence analysis; and the specificity of multiplex PCR was verified by using constructed plasmids containing the specific viral target fragments of PRRSV and CSFV, respectively. The results indicated that this assay could reliably differentiate PRRSV and CSFV in co-infection samples. The multiplex RT-PCR developed in this study might provide a new avenue to the rapid the detection of CSFV and PRRSV in one reaction.
文摘Barley Fusarium head blight(FHB),caused by species of the Fusarium fungus,is a devastating disease that is reemerging worldwide in recent years.In this study,a novel gene,HvORG4,was cloned from barley by using cDNA library and suppression subtractive hybridization(SSH) library strategies.The SSH library and cDNA library were constructed from the Chinese barley cultivar Jing02-461(resistance to FHB) infected by Fusarium graminearum isolate Huanggang-1.For the SSH analysis,more than 120 differentially expressed cDNAs were identified and sequenced.One of them showed high homology to the AtORG4 gene and was used as a probe to screen the cDNA library of Jing02-461.Six positive clones were identified and one of them contained a full-length cDNA,which was named HvORG4.Sequence analysis showed that HvORG4 encoded a deduced basic protein of 197 amino acids.Northern blotting analysis showed that HvORG4 was constitutively expressed in root and stalk,not in leaf or spike,and strongly induced in barley spikelets in response to infection with F.graminearum isolate Huanggang-1.Its homology and expression profile suggest that the HvORG4 might function as a transcription factor,playing an important role in signal transduction pathway for defense against FHB in barley.
文摘目的分析北京地区秋冬季急性呼吸道感染的流行特征,为急性呼吸道感染疾病的防控和诊治提供依据。方法采用便利抽样法,以北京协和医院2023年9月—2024年2月因急性呼吸道感染就诊的患者为研究对象。采集患者鼻咽拭子标本,采用荧光定量PCR法检测6种常见呼吸道病原体[包括甲型流感病毒(influenza A virus,FluA)、乙型流感病毒(influenza B virus,FluB)、人鼻病毒(human rhinovirus,HRV)、肺炎支原体(Mycoplasma pneumoniae,MP)、呼吸道合胞病毒(respiratory syncytial virus,RSV)、腺病毒(adenovirus,ADV)]和新型冠状病毒感染情况,对病原体感染分布特征进行分析。结果共入选符合标准的患者5556例,6种常见呼吸道病原体总体阳性率为63.7%,单一病原体阳性率为54.0%,2种病原体阳性率为8.9%,3种及以上病原体阳性率为0.7%。整体检出病原体以FluA和RSV为主,阳性率依次为16.1%和15.7%;ADV、MP、HRV和FluB阳性率接近,分别为11.1%、11.1%、10.0%和10.0%。病原体总体阳性率在性别间无显著性差异,但在秋冬季节间(χ^(2)=34.617,P<0.001)以及儿童、中青年和老年患者间(χ^(2)=422.38,P<0.001)存在统计学差异。其中,MP(χ^(2)=8.647,P=0.003)、FluA(χ^(2)=131.932,P<0.001)和HRV(χ^(2)=174.199,P<0.001)在秋季的阳性率显著高于冬季,而FluB在冬季的阳性率显著高于秋季(χ^(2)=287.894,P<0.001);儿童组MP、RSV、HRV和ADV的阳性率均显著高于中青年和老年患者(P均<0.001),而FluB在中青年患者中的阳性率则显著高于儿童和老年患者(P均<0.001)。6种常见呼吸道病原体在新型冠状病毒感染流行时期阳性率明显下降,表现为非同步季节性模式。结论北京地区呼吸道病原体流行情况与年龄、季节有关,需在不同季节、针对不同重点人群开展有针对性的预防措施。
