Analysis of POU1F1 gene DdeI polymorphism in Chinese goats.

As a member of the POU-domain family, the POU1F1 is a positive regulator for growth hormone, prolactin and thyroid-stimulating hormone b, by binding to target DNA promoters as a dimer in mammals. This study described the polymorphisms at the goat POU1F1-DdeI locus and analyzed the distribution of alleles in 15 indigenous Chinese goat breeds. The PCR-RFLP analysis showed a predominance of the D1D1 genotype and the D1 allele, with average frequencies of 0.

Effects of SNPs and alternative splicing within HGF gene on its expression patterns in Qinchuan cattle.

Background: Identification of genetic variants, including SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms), CNVs (Copy Number Variations) and alternative splicing, within functional genes has received increasing attention in animal science research. HGF (Hepatocyte Growth Factor) is a very important growth factor that works as a mitogen or a morphogen during tissue growth, development and regeneration. However, to date, the functions of genetic variants within the bovine HGF gene, particularly their effects on mRNA expression, have not been determined well.

Linkage disequilibrium and haplotype distribution of the bovine LHX4 gene in relation to growth.

LIM homeobox transcription factor 4 (LHX4) is a LIM homeodomain transcription factor involved in pituitary gland and nervous system development. The aim of this study was to examine the association of the LHX4 polymorphisms with growth traits in beef cattle breed. A total of 7 single nucleotide polymorphyisms (SNPs) have been identified in the coding region and noncoding region of the bovine LHX4 by sequencing pooled DNA samples (Pool-Seq) and PCR-single strand conformation polymorphism (PCR-SSCP) methods.

Effects of single and combined genotypes of MC4R and POU1F1 genes on two production traits in Langshan chicken.

The objective of this study was to analyze the effects of single and combined genotypes of MC4R and POU1F1 genes in Chinese well-known indigenous chicken (Langshan chicken) population. Genetic variants within MC4R gene and POU1F1 gene were screened through PCR-SSCP and DNA sequencing methods. A C/T mutation at nt 944 in MC4R gene (NC_006089.

2-Chloro-3-(4-methyl-anilino)naph-tha-lene-1,4-dione.

In the title compound, C17H12ClNO2, the naphtho-quinone system is essentially planar [maximum deviation = 0.078 (2) Å] and makes a dihedral angle of 52.38 (7)° with the benzene ring.

Troxerutin counteracts domoic acid-induced memory deficits in mice by inhibiting CCAAT/enhancer binding protein β-mediated inflammatory response and oxidative stress.

The C/EBP β is a basic leucine zipper transcription factor that regulates a variety of biological processes, including metabolism, cell proliferation and differentiation, and immune response. Recent findings show that C/EBP β-induced inflammatory responses mediate kainic acid-triggered excitotoxic brain injury. In this article, we show that protein kinase C ζ enhances K-ras expression and subsequently activates the Raf/MEK/ERK1/2 pathway in the hippocampus of domoic acid (DA)-treated mice, which promotes C/EBP β expression and induces inflammatory responses.

2-Meth-oxy-carbonyl-6-nitro-benzoic acid.

In the title compound, C(9)H(7)NO(6), the dihedral angles between the benzene ring and its three substituents are 29.99 (8)° for the nitro, 67.09 (8)° for the carb-oxy and 32.

Methylated actinomycin D, a novel actinomycin D analog induces apoptosis in HepG2 cells through Fas- and mitochondria-mediated pathways.

Actinomycin D (Act D), a well known of clinical antitumor drug, has been used for the treatment of some highly malignant tumors, however, the clinical application was limited by its extreme cytotoxicity. In the present study, we reported that methylated actinomycin D (mAct D), a novel actinomycin D analog isolated from Streptomyces sp. KLBMP 2541 in our previous study, could not only exert stronger inhibitory effects on several human cancer cells than Act D in dose- and time-dependent manner at ng concentrations, especially on HepG2 cells, but also lower cytotoxicity in normal cells (HL-7702).

A new view on the temperature insensitivity of intracavity SHG configuration.

Experimental results indicate that there is a distinct difference between the temperature tuning curves obtained with intracavity second harmonic generation (Intra-SHG) and extracavity SHG (Extra-SHG) configuration. By introducing the nonlinear SHG loss with the phase mismatch taken into consideration, the rate equations are established to describe the Intra-SHG laser performance. As for the widely used SHG crystal, KTP and LBO, theoretically calculated variation trends of the temperature insensitivity are in agreement with that obtained experimentally.

Scaffold-inspired enantioselective synthesis of biologically important spiro[pyrrolidin-3,2'-oxindoles] with structural diversity through catalytic isatin-derived 1,3-dipolar cycloadditions.

Catalytic asymmetric construction of the biologically important spiro[pyrrolidin-3,2'-oxindole] scaffold with contiguous quaternary stereogenic centers in excellent stereoselectivities (up to >99:1 d.r., 98% ee) has been established by using an organocatalytic 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of isatin-based azomethine ylides.

Synthesis of tin dioxide nanooctahedra with exposed high-index {332} facets and enhanced selective gas sensing properties.

High and mighty: Octahedral SnO(2) particles bound by high-index {332} facets were synthesized by a simple hydrothermal route using SnCl(2)⋅5 H(2)O as the tin salt with the assistance of hydrochloric acid and poly(vinylpyrrolidone). These particles show excellent selective gas sensing performance because they have large numbers of dangling bonds on their surfaces.

Synthesis, spectroscopic characteristic of novel fluorescent dyes of pyrazoline compounds.

Four novel fluorescence dyes of the pyrazoline were synthesized and fully characterized by means of (1)H, (13)C NMR, and HRMS. The optical, electrochemical properties were also investigated. Solvent effect on the fluorescence characteristics of the four compounds indicates that the emission wavelength was red-shifted with the increase of solvent polarity.

Reversal effect of Tween-20 on multidrug resistance in tumor cells in vitro.

Multidrug resistance (MDR) is a major barrier for chemotherapy of many cancers. Non-ionic surfactants have great potential to reverse the MDR by preventing onset or delay progression of the carcinogenic process. However, the role of Tween-20 in the development of MDR remains unknown.

Synthesis and characterization of novel chiral NHC-palladium complexes and their application in copper-free Sonogashira reactions.

A new series of chiral N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) palladium complexes were synthesized from a relatively inexpensive amino acid, l-phenylalanine. All these compounds were fully characterized by (1)H-NMR, (13)C-NMR and elemental analysis. The X-ray molecular structures of two of the complexes were reported.

The association of bovine T1R family of receptors polymorphisms with cattle growth traits.

The three members of the T1R class of taste-specific G protein-coupled receptors have been proven to function in combination with heterodimeric sweet and umami taste receptors in many mammals that affect food intake. This may in turn affect growth traits of livestock. We performed a comprehensive evaluation of single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the bovine TAS1R gene family, which encodes receptors for umami and sweet tastes.

Active methylene-based multicomponent reactions under microwave heating.

The use of emerging multicomponent reactions (MCRs) in conjunction with microwave (MW)-assisted chemistry techniques is dramatically reducing chemical waste and reaction times in several organic syntheses and chemical transformations. MW-assisted active methylene-based multicomponent reactions serve as a rapid and efficient tool for the synthesis of versatile heterocycles, particularly those containing structural diversity and complexity via a one-pot operation. This minireview covers our recent advances on multicomponent reactions involving active methylene compounds for the construction of bioactive molecule skeletons.

Microwave-assisted multicomponent reactions: rapid and regioselective formation of new extended angular fused aza-heterocycles.

A new multicomponent domino reaction for rapid and regioselective synthesis of highly functionalized benzo[h]naphtho[2,3-a]acridine-15,16(5H,14H)-diones has been established. The reaction can be conducted by using readily available and inexpensive substrates under microwave irradiation. The procedures are facile, avoiding timeconsuming and costly syntheses, tedious work-up and purifications of precursors as well as protection/deprotection of functional groups.

Zinc-mediated highly α-regioselective prenylation of imines with prenyl bromide.

A highly α-regioselective prenylation of imines has been successfully developed. The efficiency of this approach is confirmed by a wide range of imines including N- and C-aryl aldimines, N-alkyl aldimines, C-alkyl aldimines, and N- and C-aryl ketimines. The approach uses prenyl bromide as the prenyl source and inexpensive and convenient zinc as the mediator as well as environmentally benign 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone (DMI) as the solvent.

Efficient domino approaches to multifunctionalized fused pyrroles and dibenzo[b,e][1,4]diazepin-1-ones.

Efficient domino approaches for the synthesis of multifunctionalized tricyclic fused pyrroles and dibenzo[b,e][1,4]diazepin-1-ones have been established. The reaction pathways were controlled by varying enaminones with different substituted patterns to give a series of new fused pyrroles and dibenzo[b,e][1,4]diazepin-1-ones selectively. The complete anti diastereoselectivity was achieved for the first reaction.

[Isolation and biodiversity of heavy metal tolerant endophytic bacteria from halotolerant plant species located in coastal shoal of Nantong].

Objective: We isolated and identified endophytic bacteria from halotolerant plants collected from coastal shoal of Nantong and investigated their heavy-metal tolerance and plant growth promoting potential.

Methods: In total 45 strains were obtained from 4 halotolerant plants and 23 representative isolates were selected to detect their tolerance against NaCl and heavy metals of Cu2+, Pb2+, Cd2+, Zn2+, Hg2+; plant growth promoting index of nitrogen fixation, phosphate solubilization, indoleacetic acid (IAA) production and 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (ACC) deaminase.

Results: Most of the isolates could grow under high consistency of Cu2+ and Pb2+.

N-heterocyclic carbene catalyzed reactions of α-bromo-α,β-unsaturated aldehydes/α,β-dibromoaldehydes with 1,3-dinucleophilic reagents.

Carbenes ring true: N-Heterocyclic carbene (NHC) catalyzed reactions of α-bromo-α,β-unsaturated aldehydes/α,β-dibromoaldehydes with 1,3-dinucleophilic reagents, such as 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds, β-enamino ketones, and β-enamino esters through umpolung processes gave functionalized 3,4-dihydropyranones and 3,4-dihydropyridinones. The availability of the starting materials, lack of external oxidant, and usefulness of the products make this strategy attractive.

7-(3-Nitro-phen-yl)-9,10-dihydro-7H-benzo[h]cyclo-penta-[b]quinolin-8(11H)-one.

In the title compound, C(22)H(16)N(2)O(3), the naphthalene ring, the 1,4-dihydro-pyridine ring and the cyclo-pent-2-enone ring are nearly coplanar, with the dihedral angles between the neighbouring rings being 1.93 (11) and 2.30 (9)°, respectively.

4-(4-Bromo-phen-yl)-3-methyl-1-phenyl-6,7-dihydro-1H-pyrazolo-[3,4-b]thieno[2,3-e]pyridine 5,5-dioxide.

In the title compound, C(21)H(16)BrN(3)O(2)S, the pyrazole and pyridine rings are nearly coplanar, the dihedral angle between their planes being 3.17 (14)°. The 2,3-dihydro-thio-phene ring adopts an envelope conformation.

Copper(II)-catalyzed synthesis of benzo[f]pyrido[1,2-a]indole-6,11-dione derivatives via naphthoquinone difunctionalization reaction.

Benzo[f]pyrido[1,2-a]indole-6,11-diones have been synthesized in high yields by copper(II)-catalyzed three-component reactions of acyl bromide, 1,4-naphthoquinone, and pyridine (or isoquinoline) via sp(2)-C-H difunctionalization of naphthoquinone followed by intramolecular cyclization and oxidative aromatization. In an attempt to expand the reaction scope and to help clarify the reaction mechanism, 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds are used in place of acyl bromides to take part in this reaction, and the benzo[f]pyrido[1,2-a]indole-6,11-diones derivatives are also obtained in excellent yields.

Purple sweet potato color attenuates domoic acid-induced cognitive deficits by promoting estrogen receptor-α-mediated mitochondrial biogenesis signaling in mice.

Recent findings suggest that endoplasmic reticulum stress may be involved in the pathogenesis of domoic acid-induced neurodegeneration. Purple sweet potato color, a class of naturally occurring anthocyanins, has beneficial health and biological effects. Recent studies have also shown that anthocyanins have estrogenic activity and can enhance estrogen receptor-α expression.