Characterization of the complete chloroplast genome of (Rhinantheae).

In this study, we report the complete chloroplast (cp) genome of was determined through Illumina sequencing method. The complete chloroplast genome of was 153,397 bp in length and contained a pair of IR regions (25,601 bp) separated by a small single copy region (17,728 bp) and a large single copy region (84,467 bp). The cp genome of encoded 125 genes including 86 protein-coding genes, 31 tRNA genes and eight ribosomal RNA genes.

[Determination of Alcoholysis Degree and Volatile Matter of Poly-Vinyl Alcohol Using Diffuse-Reflection Near Infrared Spectroscopy].

A new method using reflection NIR technology was developed to determine the alcoholysis degree and volatile matter of Poly-vinyl alcohol (PVA). 120 samples were used in this research. NIR spectra of the sample were scanned by the spectrometer from 1 000 to 1 800 nm.

Novel interactive partners of neuroligin 3: new aspects for pathogenesis of autism.

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder with a strong genetic predisposition. Neurolign 3 (NLGN3) as a postsynaptic transmembrane protein, functions in both neuron synaptogenesis and glia-neuron communications. Previously, a gain of function mutation (R451C) in NLGN3 was identified in autistic patients, which illustrates the involvement of NLGN3 in autism pathogenesis.

A proteomic investigation of B lymphocytes in an autistic family: a pilot study of exposure to natural rubber latex (NRL) may lead to autism.

Autism is a multi-factorial neurodevelopmental disorder. We have investigated the molecular mechanism involved in a Chinese family with autism by a proteomic approach. Antibody chips containing 500 spots of human protein antibodies were used to screen for differentially expressed proteins in the peripheral B lymphocytes between autistic and non-autistic siblings in this family.

Identification of differentially expressed transcripts and translatants targeted by knock-down of endogenous PCBP1.

PCBP1 is a member of the hnRNP family and participates in the regulation of transcription and translation. Previously, we identified transcripts targeted by overexpression of exogenous PCBP1. To further determine if these altered transcripts may also be targeted by a lack of PCBP1, we depleted endogenous PCBP1 in human SH-SY5Y cells.

Analysis of the birth defects among 61 272 live born infants in Beijing.

Objective: To investigate the birth defect condition in Haidian district of Beijing city, 61,272 live-born infants who were delivered in Haidian Maternal and Child Health Hospital from 2003 to the March of 2009 are analyzed.

Methods: Data was collected from the hospital's medical records and from the birth defect surveillance.

Results: Among the newborns studied, 1 076 were found having birth defect (17.