Loss of SNAIL regulated miR-128-2 on chromosome 3p22.3 targets multiple stem cell factors to promote transformation of mammary epithelial cells.

A discontinuous pattern of LOH at chromosome 3p has been reported in 87% of primary breast cancers. Despite the identification of several tumor suppressor genes in this region, there has yet to be a detailed analysis of noncoding RNAs including miRNAs in this region. In this study, we identified 16 aberrant miRNAs in this region and determined several that are frequently lost or amplified in breast cancer.

Cranial morphometric study of four giant flying squirrels (Petaurista) (Rodentia: Sciuridae) from China.

The present study revisited the controversial taxonomic status of Petaurista yunanensis, P. philippensis, P. hainana, and P.

Determination of alkali-labile phosphoprotein phosphorus from fish plasma using the Tb(3+)-tiron complex as a fluorescence probe.

A sensitive method based on the fluorescence quenching effect of the Tb(3+)-Tiron complex is proposed for the determination of alkali-labile phosphoprotein phosphorus (ALP) released from fish plasma. The detection limit was 5.4 ng/ml (S/N = 2), and the relative standard deviation of the quenching effect (6 replicates) was 4.