A novel mutation-L539fs/47 of hERG in a Chinese long QT syndrome family

Objective To identify the mutation of human ether-a-go-go-related gene (hERG) and analyze the clinical characteristics of a Chinese family with long ST syndrome (LQTS). Methods The electrocardiogram and DNA samples were obtained from a Chinese LQTS family of 26 members. Genotype was performed with polymorphic short tandem repeat (STR) markers at the known LQT1, LQT2, and LQT3 loci. SSCP analysis was used to find aberrant conformers. hERG mutation was confirmed by cloning and sequencing. Results Three gene carriers were linked to chromosome 7q35-36, where the potassium channel gene hERG was encoded. A 19-base pair deletion was identified. The mutation was located at nucleotide position 1 619-1 637 between transmembrane domains S4 and S5. Furthermore, A1692G polymorphism was found both in the normal control and patients. Conclusion A novel 19 bp deletion mutation of hERG is identified in a Chinese family. All gene carriers are demonstrated to be typical LQT2 ECG phenotype.     

先天性长QT综合征家系的临床特点

的　通过对 3个先天性长QT综合征 (longQTsyndrome,LQTS)家系的调查 ,研究其发病情况、临床和心电图特点 ,推测其相应的基因型。方法　按常规采集 3个家系成员的临床病史 ,进行体格检查 ,采集静息心电图 ,测量QT间期和较正的QT间期。结果　 3个家系 4 3例中有 15例LQTS患者 ,11例可疑诊断。临床表现和心电图各异。结论　家系 1、家系 2和家系 3中LQTS患者的临床和心电图表现符合LQT2、LQT1和LQT3,可能为HERG、KVLQT1、和SCN5A的基因突变所致。     

ZNF804A基因遗传多态性在精神分裂症患者核心家系中的传递不平衡检验

目的研究ZNF804A基因中的单核苷酸多态性位点(single nucleotide polymorphisms,SNPs)和精神分裂症(schizophrenia)之间的相关性。方法在中国汉族人群的88个精神分裂症患者核心家系中,采用等位基因特异性PCR的方法对ZNF804A基因中的2个SNPs位点(rs4666998和rs56280129)进行基因分型和传递不平衡检验(transmission disequilibrium test,TDT)。结果遗传标记rs4666998的传递差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。此外,对两个SNPs构建的单倍型分析表明,单倍型rs4666998-rs56280129在双亲向患病子女的传递中显示出明显的传递不平衡趋势。结论 ZNF804A基因与中国汉族人群中精神分裂症的遗传易感性密切相关。有必要使用更多的研究样本进行验证,同时开展对ZNF804A基因功能的研究。     

GENETIC POLYMORPHISM OF SIX Y CHROMOSOMAL STR IN CHINESE HUI ETHNIC GROUP

Objective To study genetic polymorphism of 6 Y chromosomal STR in Hui ethnic group living in Ningxia Hui ethnic autonomous region, in order to evaluate their usefulness in forensic science and enrich the Chinese genetic information resources. Methods We investigated 101 unrelated, healthy, male individuals of Hui ethnic group and studied their allelic frequency distribution and haplotype diversity of 6 Y chromosomal STR. Primer for each loci was labeled with the fluorescent by FAM (blue) or TAMRA(yellow). The data of Hui ethnic group were generated coamplification, GeneScan, genotype, and genetic distribution analysis. Results 31 alleles and 43 phenotype(DYS385) were detected, with the frequencies ranging from 0. 0099- 0. 7129. Out of a total of 101 individuals, 96 showed different haplotypes; 91 were unique; 5 were found 2 times. The haplotype diversity for 6 Y-STR loci was 0. 9990. Conclusion The date obtained can be valuable for individual identification, paternity testing in forensic fields and for population genetics because of 6 Y-STR loci high polymorphism.     

ASSOCIATION ANALYSIS OF POLYMORPHISMS IN SIX GENES WITHIN THE GH/IGF-1 AXIS IN PATIENTS WITH IDIOPATHIC SHORT STATURE IN THE CHINESE HAN POPULATION

Objective To investigate relationships of polymorphisms in six genes ( GHR,IGF-1,IGF-1R,IGFBP-3,JAK2,and STAT5b) in the growth hormone ( GH)/insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) axis with idiopathic short stature (ISS) in the Chinese Han population. Methods A casecontrol study was carried out on a cohort of 198 ISS patients and 306 healthy controls.A total of 106 tagging single nucleotide polymorphisms (tagSNPs) from the six genes were selected from the HapMap ( haplotype map of the human genome ) Han Chinese in the Beijing subset.Results of genotyping conducted by highthroughput Illumina GoldenGateTM Assay were analyzed by statistical software. Results Both individual tagSNPs and haplotypes showed an association with ISS in the Hun Chinese population ( P ＜ 0.05 ).For each single test,both allele and genotype were tested.By allele frequency analysis,six positive SNP sites ( rsNo.1,rsNo.2,rsNo.3,rsNo.4,rsNo.5,and rsNo.6 ) of 3 genes ( JAK2,IGF-1R,and GHR) were found having associations with ISS. By genotype frequency analysis, there were significant differences between the patient and control groups in the following SNP sites:4 sites in JAK2 gene ( rsNo.1,rsNo.2,rsNo.3,and rsNo.4 ) and 1 site in GHR gene ( rsNo.6 ).The risk which affected ISS was found related to the JAK2 gene in 4 sites ( increase in rsNo.1 and decrease in rsNo.2,rsNo.3,and rsNo.4) and to the GHR gene in 1 site (decrease in rsNo.6).They were four haplotypes in gene of IGF-1R as “ TGC","CGCT",”TA",and "CA",one haplotype in IGFBP-3 as "TA",and one haplotype in JAK2 as "CTG",which revealed high significance for risks of affecting ISS. At last,multivariate logistic regression analysis of specific site rsNo.6 of the GHR gene revealed that the serum IGF-1 was related to genotypes AA and AC,with genotype CC as the reference ( P =0.015). Conclusion Genetic variances in six genes within the GH/IGF-1 axis may be important etiological factors for ISS in the Chinese Han population.     

A VNTR ELEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH STEROID SULFATAES GENE DELETIONS STIMULATES RECOMBINATIONIN CULTURED CELLS

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3’HVR与24-1探针在成人型多囊肾病基因诊断中的应用

应用PKD1两侧探针（3HVR和24-1），采用Southern印迹杂交方法，通过RFLP连锁分析，对7个成人型多囊肾病家系共41个成员进行了基因单体型分析。16个APKD患者的RFLP单体型被证明与PKD1基因相连锁，发现2个重组体，并检测出6个症状前个体。结果证明，APKD家系成员的PKD1基因与3HVR之间存在着紧密连锁关系，进一步肯定了3’MVR探针同样可用于我国成人型多囊肾病患者的症状前基因诊断和产前基因诊断。     

中华民族STR遗传结构及变化规律的研究(Ⅰ)

选择 9种 STR基因位点和 Amelogenin基因位点 ,以测序为基础 ,研究我国汉族人群 STR遗传结构。采用基因自动测序仪建立了 10个位点基因分析方法 ,通过对汉族群体的基因扫描、基因分型和遗传结构分析 ,获得了 STR基因传递特征的大量基因遗传数据 ,在汉族人群 DP为 1.0 5× 10 -10 ,EPP为 0 .9998,为建立我国不同民族 STR基因数据库、基因资源研究与保持奠定了基础 ,为生物考古、基因诊断、性别鉴定、个人识别、司法审判、侦察破案提供有力的科学依据。     

胸腔积液中脱落细胞p53基因突变的检测及其意义

目的　探讨聚合酶链反应 -单链构象多态性分析 (PCR- SSCP)检测胸液脱落细胞 p53基因突变在恶性胸腔积液 (MPE)诊断中的可行性及价值。方法　用 PCR- SSCP分别检测了 1 9例MPE及 1 2例结核性胸腔积液中新鲜脱落细胞标本的抑癌基因— p53基因 5～ 8外显子的突变情况 ,并与正常胸膜组织进行对照。结果　 7例 MPE有 p53基因突变 ,突变率为 36.84%。其中5例发生在第 5外显子 ,2例发生在第 7外显子 ,第 6、8外显子未检出突变 ,有 2例突变检出早于临床病理诊断。结核性胸液无 1例突变。结论　提示 p53基因突变在 MPE脱落细胞中较常见 ;PCR- SSCP分析胸液脱落细胞中 p53基因突变可以作为 MPE的一种辅助诊断方法     

TSH RECEPTOR GENETIC ALTERATIONS IN THE AUTONOMOUSLYFUNCTIONING THYROID ADENOMAS

Objective To determine the relationship between TSH receptor gene mutations and autonomously functioning thyroid adenomas (AY‘]rAs). Methods The thyroid samples from 14 cases of diagnosed AFTAs were analyzed, with normal thyroid specimens adjacent to the tumors as controls. The 155 base pairs DNA fragments which encompassed the third cytoplasmic loop and the sixth transmembrane segments in the TSH receptor gene exon 10 were amplified by Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and analyzed by the single-strand conformation polymorphism (SSCP). Direct sequencing of the PCR products was performed with Prism Dye Terminator Cycle Sequencing Core Kit.Results 6 of 14 AFTA specimens displayed abnormal migration in SSCP analysis. In sequence analysis of 3 abnormally migrated samples, one base substitution at nucleotide 1957 (A to C) and two same insertion mutations of one adenosine nucleotide between nucleotide 1972 and 1973 were identified. No mutations were found in controls. Conclusion This study confirmed the presence of TSH receptor gene mutations in AFTAs; both one-point substitution mutation and onebase insertion mutation were found to be responsible for the pathogenesis of AFTAs.     

NOVEL SPLICING MUTATION OF COL1A1 GENE CAUSING OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA TYPE I IN CHINESE PEDIGREE

Objective To detect the peculiar mutation in a Chinese family with osteogenesis imperfecta,COL1A1 and COL1A2 being analysed. Methods A genome screen was undertaken covering COL1A1 at 17q21-22 and COL1A2 at 7q22.1. The Linkage ( Version 5.1 ) was used for 2-point analysis. DNA sequencing was used to screen and identify the mutation. Results A linkage to the markers on chromosome 17q21-22 was observed. Sequence analysis of COL1A1 revealed a splicing mutation ( IVS8-2A ＞ G) that converted the 3' end of intron 8 from AG to GG. Conclusion This mutation ( IVS 8-2A ＞ G) is novel, and has not yet been registered in the Human Type Ⅰ and Type Ⅲ Collagen Mutations Database.     

城市家庭日常活动—出行交互制约机制研究

家庭内部的交互制约机制是解读个体活动—出行决策行为的重要视角.本文关注城市家庭多个成员间活动出行的互动关系,引入时间地理学制约观,认为家庭活动决策是"多人、多活动"交互制约下的决策行为,提出个人"活动制约度"和家庭"活动制约位"概念来描述家庭活动决策,并基于出行日志构建结构方程模型,侧重分析家庭成员间活动出行互动机理.结果表明,成员间的交互制约不仅影响个体活动出行选择,还会在个体之间相互传递并扩散到家庭活动模式上.家庭内部通过替代、互助等协作形式动态地平衡成员间的制约程度,最终确定出总体制约度最小的家庭活动出行模式.     

新疆哈萨克族群体三个STR位点遗传多态性

目的　了解新疆哈萨克族人群D1 6S5 39,D7S82 0 ,D1 3S31 7三个STR位点的遗传多态性 ,建立该民族群体遗传学数据库。方法　运用复合PCR扩增 ,6 %变性聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳结合银染技术对 1 0 2位无关个体及 8个家系 42人的哈萨克族人群进行调查 ,并与其他种族或人群进行比较。结果　三个位点分别检测出 8、7、8个等位片段 ,多态性分布符合Hardy Weinberg平衡定律。期望杂合度为 0 .9439、0 .935 6、0 .930 4。三个位点的累积PIC =0 .990 5、DP =0 .9998、PE =0 .95 72。此外 ,在与其他四个人群比较中发现除与北京汉族在D7S82 0位点上无统计学意义 (P >0 .0 5 ) ,其余均可见显著性差异 (P <0 .0 5 )。同时 ,在家系调查中无一突变发现且均按孟德尔遗传规律传递。结论　三个STR位点的联合分析在法医学应用及群体遗传学中具有较高的价值。     

THE STUDY OF MICROSATELLITES ALTERATION IN DIAGNOSES OF BLADDER CANCER

Objective To investigate the possibility of microsatellite alteration （MA） in diagnosis of bladder cancer of Chinese people, and find the better panel which will be used in clinic. Methods A total of 6 and 10 microsatellite markers were chosen, PCR-SSLP silver staining assay was performed in 31 and 32 bladder cancers tissue, exfoliate cells in urine and 10, 15 non-bladder cancers exfoliate cells in urine, respectively. Results MA （＋） was found in 28 out of 31, 30 out of 32 bladder cancers, and the sensitivity was 90. 3%, 93.7% respectively. The MA of urine sediment of 25 non-bladder cancers was negative, and the specificity was 100%. The cytology was carried out among 19 out of 31, 20 out of 32 bladder cancers at the same time, 2 cases （10.3%） and 3 cases （15%） were found cancer positive, and the sensitivity is significantly lower than that by the analysis of MA in exfoliated cells. Conclusion MA was not associated with grade and stage of the bladder cancer. MA assay is a sensitive and effective method for the early detection of bladder cancer and post-operation surveillance.     

HLA-DRB1基因多态性与克山病核心家系的关联和连锁分析

目的　探讨克山病与HLA DRB1基因的遗传关系。方法　采用基于单体型相对风险 (HHRR)和传递不平衡检验 (TDT)的方法 ,在 18个克山病患者及 36个双亲中进行DRB1基因多态性的关联和连锁分析。结果　经HHRR和TDT分析 ,克山病患者与DRB1位点DR15相关联和连锁 (χ2 分别为 7.4 0和 12 .2 5 ,P <0 .0 1)。结论　克山病与HLA DRB1 15基因相关联和连锁     

CLONING AND EXPRESSION OF A GENE MEDIATING γ-RADIATION-INDUCED APOPTOSIS IN HL-60 CELLS

Apoptosis,orprogrammedcelldeath(PCD),isanintricatelyregulatedprocess">.Geneticstud-iesofapoptosisinCaenorhabditiseleganshavei-dentifiedced-3andced-4asproapoptoticgenesandced-9asanantiapoptoticgene"=-Severalmam-malianhomologuesofced-3,ced-4andced-9havebeenidentified.Recentstudiesindicatethatthefundamentalapoptosismachinery,whichconsistsofdistincteffectors,inhibitorsandinitiators,hasbeenconservedthroughoutevolution.Thekeyapoptosiseffectorsinmammalsareafamilyofcys-teine-containing,aspartate-spe…     

西安市耐利福平结核分枝杆菌rpoB基因的突变型分析

目的西安市结核分枝杆菌临床分离株rpoB基因RRDR的基因型分析。方法采用PCR-单链构象多态性(PCR-SSCP)分析32株结核分枝杆菌耐RFP株和10株RFP敏感株的rpoB基因PCR产物,并对8株具有代表性的菌株rpoB基因片段通过DNA测序进行验证。结果 rpoB基因PCR-SSCP分析灵敏度为56.3%(18/32),特异性为80%(8/10)。8株结核分枝杆菌rpoB基因经测序,6株耐RFP菌株中有5株的rpoB基因突变均发生在531或526密码子上。其中有两株在526密码子均发生了双碱基突变;1株PCR-SSCP呈现阴性的耐RFP结核分枝杆菌存在513密码子突变;两株RFP敏感株出现PCR-SSCP假阳性,其rpoB基因均涉及2～3个密码子的突变,其中518密码子突变型AAC→GAC为首次报道。结论 531和526密码子除了单点突变之外,亦出现同密码子双碱基突变型;RFP敏感株多密码子突变型值得关注。     

CLONING SEGMENT SPIKE PROTEIN GENE OF SARS-COV AND ITSEXPRESSION IN ESCHERICHIA COLI

Objective Expressing and purifying the seglnent of SARS-CoV spike protein in E. Coli Methods The target gene was obtained by RT-PCR. The PCR product was cloned into pEGM- T Easy Vector, sequencing and double restriction digestion (BamH Ⅰ , Pst Ⅰ) were performed. The target gene was subcloned into PQE30 expression vector. The gene was expressed in the E. coli strain M15 cells induced by IPTG. The protein was purified with a nickel HiTrap chelating metal affinity column. Results The recombinant expression plasmid was successfully constructed and the protein was well expressed in E. coli strain M15 cells. The ideal pure protein was obtained by purification. Western blotting analysis suggested the protein could act with the convalescent sera of lab confirmed SARS patients. Conclusion The segment of SARS-CoV spike protein was well expressed and purified, and can be applied in diagnosis and immunological research of SARS.     

中国西北地区汉族人群5-羟色胺2A受体启动区多态性与心境障碍发病、性别、症状、自杀的相关性

目的探讨中国西北地区汉族人群5-羟色胺2A受体(-1438A/G)基因多态性与心境障碍的发病、性别、亚型以及自杀相关是否关联。方法应用聚合酶链反应(PCR)扩增技术测定160例患者(包括单相抑郁症和双相障碍-抑郁相)和160例正常对照的5-HTR2A的基因型和等位基因,分别验证各种基因型与心境障碍的性别、亚型、自杀的相关性。结果病例组的A/G、G/G基因型和G等位基因频数均高于正常对照组(47.5%vs.40.6%;38.7%vs.34.4%;62.5%vs.54.7%;均P<0.05),两组性别分层比较,女性组与男性病例组相比差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。单相抑郁症与双相障碍-抑郁相两组间进行比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。病例组有无自杀相关分层比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。自杀相关性别分层比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论中国西北地区汉族人群5-HTR2A(-1438A/G)基因多态性与心境障碍的发病相关,主要是与单相抑郁症相关;A/G、G/G基因型可能是心境障碍的易感基因型,G等位基因可能是心境障碍的易感基因。