Single molecule protein sequencing would tremendously impact in proteomics and human biology and it would promote the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.However,its technological realization ca...Single molecule protein sequencing would tremendously impact in proteomics and human biology and it would promote the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.However,its technological realization can only be envisioned,and huge challenges need to be overcome.Major difficulties are inherent to the structure of proteins,which are composed by several different amino-acids.Despite long standing efforts,only few complex techniques,such as Edman degradation,liquid chromatography and mass spectroscopy,make protein sequencing possible.Unfortunately,these techniques present significant limitations in terms of amount of sample required and dynamic range of measurement.It is known that proteins can distinguish closely similar molecules.Moreover,several proteins can work as biological nanopores in order to perform single molecule detection and sequencing.Unfortunately,while DNA sequencing by means of nanopores is demonstrated,very few examples of nanopores able to perform reliable protein-sequencing have been reported sofar.Here,we investigate,by means of molecular dynamics simulations,how a re-engineered protein,acting as biological nanopore,can be used to recognize the sequence of a translocating peptide by sensing the MshapeH of individual amino-acids.In our simulations we demonstrate that it is possible to discriminate with high fidelity,9 different amino-acids in a short peptide translocating through the engineered construct.The method,here shown for fluorescence-based sequencing,does not require any labelling of the peptidic analyte.These results can pave the way for a new and highly sensitive method of sequencing.展开更多
To study the mechanism of bio-clogging in a porous medium during the reinjection of geothermal water and to improve reinjection efficiency, an indoor one-dimensional reinjection experiment was conducted based on the g...To study the mechanism of bio-clogging in a porous medium during the reinjection of geothermal water and to improve reinjection efficiency, an indoor one-dimensional reinjection experiment was conducted based on the geological model of the geothermal reinjection demonstration project in Dezhou City. The biological process of porous media clogging was investigated by analyzing the variation of permeability within the medium, the main indexes of nutrient salts, and the content of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). High-throughput sequencing, based on 16S rRNA, was used to analyze the characteristics and succession of microbial communities during the reinjection of geothermal water. The results of the study show that significant bio-clogging occurs during the reinjection of geothermal water, with an increase in the heterogeneity of the thermal reservoir medium, and a decrease in permeability. The extent of clogging gradually reduces with an increase in seepage path. Thus, thermal reservoir clogging is more serious closer to the water inlet. With an increase in the duration of reinjection, the permeability of the porous medium undergoes three stages: “rapid”, “decline-slow”, and “decrease-stable”. The results show that the richness and diversity of the bacterial community increase and decrease, respectively, during the reinjection process. Bacterial community succession occurs, and the bacterial communities mainly include the Proteobacteria and Bacteroidetes phyla. <em>Pseudomonas</em> and <em>Devosia</em> are respectively the dominant bacteria in the early and late stages of geothermal water reinjection.展开更多
Actually, in Republic of Congo, rhizobia have poorly phenotypically and biochemically characterized. This study aimed to characterize native rhizobia. Rhizobia strains were isolated using nodule roots collected on <...Actually, in Republic of Congo, rhizobia have poorly phenotypically and biochemically characterized. This study aimed to characterize native rhizobia. Rhizobia strains were isolated using nodule roots collected on <i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Milletia laurentii</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">, </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Acacia spp</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">., </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Albizia lebbeck</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">,</span><i> </i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">and</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Vigna unguiculata</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. The strains isolated were characterized microbiologically, biochemically, physiologically, and molecularly identified using 16S rRNA method. The results reported in this study are only for six strains of all 77 isolated: RhA1, RhAc4, RhAc15, RhAc13, RhW1, and RhV3. All native strains were positive to urease activity, negative to cellulase and pectinase activity except for one isolate that showed a positive cellulase activity. Moreover, isolates have grown at 12% of NaCl. On different effects of temperatures, isolates were able to grow up to 44</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">°C and showed good growth at pH from 7 to 9 and the ability to use ten different carbon hydrates sources. The strains were identified as </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Rhizobium tropici</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">, </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Rhizobium sp</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">., </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Mesorhizobium sp</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Bradyrhizobium yuanmingense</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> and </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Bradyrhizobium elkanii</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. The phylogenetically analysis 展开更多
Next generation sequencing is currently a cornerstone of genetic testing in routine diagnostics,allowing for the detection of sequence variants with so far unprecedented large scale,mainly in genetically heterogenous ...Next generation sequencing is currently a cornerstone of genetic testing in routine diagnostics,allowing for the detection of sequence variants with so far unprecedented large scale,mainly in genetically heterogenous diseases,such as neurological disorders.It is a fast-moving field,where new wet enrichment protocols and bioinformatics tools are constantly being developed to overcome initial limitations.Despite the as yet undiscussed advantages,however,there are still some challenges in data analysis and the interpretation of variants.In this review,we address the current state of next generation sequencing diagnostic testing for inherited human disorders,particularly giving an overview of the available high-throughput sequencing approaches;including targeted,whole-exome and whole-genome sequencing;and discussing the main critical aspects of the bioinformatic process,from raw data analysis to molecular diagnosis.展开更多
The Yellow Sea Cold Water Mass(YSCWM)is a distinct hydrographic phenomenon of the Yellow Sea,and the distribution pattern of meio-and macrobenthos diff ers inside and outside of the YSCWM.However,such a pattern has ne...The Yellow Sea Cold Water Mass(YSCWM)is a distinct hydrographic phenomenon of the Yellow Sea,and the distribution pattern of meio-and macrobenthos diff ers inside and outside of the YSCWM.However,such a pattern has never been observed in the microbenthic ciliate communities.Therefore,we hypothesized that benthic ciliates followed a similar distribution pattern as meio-and macrobenthos,but this pattern has not been uncovered by morphological methods.We evaluated the diversity and distribution of benthic ciliates at fi ve stations along hydrographic gradients across the YSCWM and adjacent shallow water by using morphology and DNA and complementary DNA(cDNA)high-throughput sequencing of the V4 region of 18S rRNA gene.Results showed that the diversity of benthic ciliates detected by DNA(303 OTUs),and the cDNA(611 OTUs)sequencing was much higher than that detected by the morphological method(79 species).Morphological method detected roughly diff erent ciliate communities inside and outside of the YSCWM,but without statistical signifi cance.No clear pattern was obtained by DNA sequencing.In contrast,cDNA sequencing revealed a distinct distribution pattern of benthic ciliate communities like meioand macrobenthos,which coincided well with the results of the environmental parameter analysis.More than half of the total sequences detected by DNA sequencing belonged to planktonic ciliates,most(if not all)of which were recovered from historic DNA originating through the sedimentation of pelagic forms because none of them were observed morphologically.The irrelevant historic DNA greatly infl uenced the recovery of rare species and thus limited the understanding of the benthic ciliate diversity and distribution.Our research indicates that the methods used have signifi cant eff ects on the investigation of benthic ciliate communities and highlights that cDNA sequencing has great advantages in estimating the diversity and distribution of benthic ciliates,as well as the potential for benthic environmental assessments.展开更多
<b>Objective:</b> 120 patients with severe pneumonia who were kept in the comprehensive ICU of our hospital in 2018 were selected, and 16s rDNA sequencing was performed to analyze the composition of pathog...<b>Objective:</b> 120 patients with severe pneumonia who were kept in the comprehensive ICU of our hospital in 2018 were selected, and 16s rDNA sequencing was performed to analyze the composition of pathogenic bacteria in the sputum of severe pneumonia. <b>Methods:</b> The sputum samples of patients with severe bacterial pneumonia were collected, and the diversity of pathogens in the samples was analyzed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification and high-throughput sequencing (16s rDNA PCR-DGGE). <b>Results:</b> Sequence showed that sputum samples contained a relatively large number of species, and there were many species that were not detected by sequencing. The dominant bacteria were <i>Streptococcus, Sphingomonas, Corynebacterium, Denatobacteria, Aquobacteria, Acinetobacteria, Prevotella, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas</i>, etc. <b>Conclusion:</b> Bacteria caused by sputum of severe bacterial pneumonia are complex and diverse, which provides new methods and ideas for individualized treatment of patients with severe pneumonia.展开更多
The diagnosis of pathogenic bacteria in severe pneumonia is difficult and the prognosis is poor. Its outcome is closely related to bacterial pathogenicity and the timeliness and pertinence of antibiotic treatment. The...The diagnosis of pathogenic bacteria in severe pneumonia is difficult and the prognosis is poor. Its outcome is closely related to bacterial pathogenicity and the timeliness and pertinence of antibiotic treatment. Therefore, early diagnosis is of great significance to the prognosis of patients. Sputum examination and culture is the gold standard for the diagnosis of pathogens of severe pneumonia. However, due to the long time of bacterial culture, the early use of antibiotics, the change of bacteria species, mixed infection and other problems, the results of bacterial culture in sputum are often false negative. With the continuous application of new molecular biology techniques in clinical detection, the classification of bacteria and microorganisms has deepened from the identification of phenotypic characteristics to the classification of gene characteristics. Sequencing analysis with 16S rDNA sequencing technology has the characteristics of high sequencing flux, large amount of data obtained, short cycle, and can more comprehensively reflect the species composition of microbial community, real species distribution and abundance information. In this paper, 16S rDNA sequencing technology was used to analyze the bacterial population composition in the sputum of severe pneumonia, and to explore a new method of etiological diagnosis.展开更多
In a previous study,we found that long non-coding genes in Alzheimer’s disease(AD)are a result of endogenous gene disorders caused by the recruitment of microRNA(miRNA)and mRNA,and that miR-200a-3p and other represen...In a previous study,we found that long non-coding genes in Alzheimer’s disease(AD)are a result of endogenous gene disorders caused by the recruitment of microRNA(miRNA)and mRNA,and that miR-200a-3p and other representative miRNAs can mediate cognitive impairment and thus serve as new biomarkers for AD.In this study,we investigated the abnormal expression of miRNA and mRNA and the pathogenesis of AD at the epigenetic level.To this aim,we performed RNA sequencing and an integrative analysis of the cerebral cortex of the widely used amyloid precursor protein and presenilin-1 double transgenic mouse model of AD.Overall,129 mRNAs and 68 miRNAs were aberrantly expressed.Among these,eight down-regulated miRNAs and seven up-regulated miRNAs appeared as promising noninvasive biomarkers and therapeutic targets.The main enriched signaling pathways involved mitogen-activated kinase protein,phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase-protein kinase B,mechanistic target of rapamycin kinase,forkhead box O,and autophagy.An miRNA-mRNA network between dysregulated miRNAs and corresponding target genes connected with AD progression was also constructed.These miRNAs and mRNAs are potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for new treatment strategies,early diagnosis,and prevention of AD.The present results provide a novel perspective on the role of miRNAs and mRNAs in AD.This study was approved by the Experimental Animal Care and Use Committee of Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology of Beijing,China(approval No.IMB-201909-D6)on September 6,2019.展开更多
Oryza rufipogon Griff.is a wild progenitor of the Asian cultivated rice Oryza sativa.To better understand the genomic diversity of the wild rice,high-quality reference genomes of O.rufipogon populations are needed,whi...Oryza rufipogon Griff.is a wild progenitor of the Asian cultivated rice Oryza sativa.To better understand the genomic diversity of the wild rice,high-quality reference genomes of O.rufipogon populations are needed,which also facilitate utilization of the wild genetic resources in rice breeding.In this study,we generated a chromosome-level genome assembly of O.rufipogon using a combination of short-read sequencing,single-molecule sequencing,BioNano and Hi-C platforms.The genome sequence(399.8 Mb)was assembled into 46 scaffolds on the 12 chromosomes,with contig N50 and scaffold N50 of 13.2 Mb and 20.3 Mb,respectively.The genome contains 36,520 protein-coding genes,and 49.37% of the genome consists of repetitive elements.The genome has strong synteny with those of the O.sativa subspecies indica and japonica,but containing some large structural variations.Evolutionary analysis unveiled the polyphyletic origins of O.sativa,in which the japonica and indica genome formations involved different divergent O.rufipogon(including O.nivara)lineages,accompanied by introgression of genomic regions between japonica and indica.This high-quality reference genome provides insight on the genome evolution of the wild rice and the origins of the O.sativa subspecies,and valuable information for basic research and rice breeding.展开更多
BACKGROUND Leptospira is an uncommon pathogen for adult severe community-acquired pneumonia and its nonspecific manifestations and limited diagnostic tests make it difficult to identify.Although conventional penicilli...BACKGROUND Leptospira is an uncommon pathogen for adult severe community-acquired pneumonia and its nonspecific manifestations and limited diagnostic tests make it difficult to identify.Although conventional penicillin remains efficacious to treat leptospirosis,failure in early diagnosis and treatment can lead to progression into a deadly syndrome with multiple organ dysfunction.Next generation sequencing is of great value to understand cases with infection of unknown cause,which could help in the diagnosis of uncertain Leptospira infection.CASE SUMMARY We recently managed a patient with fever,cough and dyspnea on admission that progressed into persistent adult respiratory distress syndrome,hemoptysis and hematuria after admission.In this case,the rare Leptospira infection was clouded by the positive influenza tests at admission,delaying early Leptospira-targeted antibiotics administration.Next generation sequencing,a novel molecular diagnostic tool,provided a key hint to uncover the crucial pathogen,Leptospira interrogans,further supported by the possible occupational exposure history.Subsequent conventional penicillin and mechanical respiratory support were administrated to cure the patient successfully without any sequela.CONCLUSION Clinicians must pay attention to possible exposure history and keep uncommon Leptospira in mind when managing pneumonia with unknown causes.展开更多
BACKGROUND: The study aims to investigate the performance of a metagenomic next-generationsequencing (NGS)-based diagnostic technique for the identifi cation of potential bacterial and viral infectionsand eff ects of ...BACKGROUND: The study aims to investigate the performance of a metagenomic next-generationsequencing (NGS)-based diagnostic technique for the identifi cation of potential bacterial and viral infectionsand eff ects of concomitant viral infection on the survival rate of intensive care unit (ICU) sepsis patients.METHODS: A total of 74 ICU patients with sepsis who were admitted to our institution from February1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 were enrolled. Separate blood samples were collected from patients for bloodcultures and metagenomic NGS when the patients’ body temperature was higher than 38 °C. Patients’demographic data, including gender, age, ICU duration, ICU scores, and laboratory results, were recorded.The correlations between pathogen types and sepsis severity and survival rate were evaluated.RESULTS: NGS produced higher positive results (105 of 118;88.98%) than blood cultures(18 of 118;15.25%) over the whole study period. Concomitant viral infection correlated closelywith sepsis severity and had the negative effect on the survival of patients with sepsis. However,correlation analysis indicated that the bacterial variety did not correlate with the severity of sepsis.CONCLUSIONS: Concurrent viral load correlates closely with the severity of sepsis and thesurvival rate of the ICU sepsis patients. This suggests that prophylactic administration of antiviraldrugs combined with antibiotics may be benefi cial to ICU sepsis patients.展开更多
The rapid and enthusiastic adoption of single-cell RNA sequencing(scRNA-seq)has demonstrated that this technology is far more than just another way to perform transcriptome analysis.It is not an exaggeration to say th...The rapid and enthusiastic adoption of single-cell RNA sequencing(scRNA-seq)has demonstrated that this technology is far more than just another way to perform transcriptome analysis.It is not an exaggeration to say that the advent of scRNA-seq is revolutionizing the details of whole-transcriptome snapshots from a tissue to a cell.With this disruptive technology,it is now possible to mine heterogeneity between tissue types and within cells like never before.This enables more rapid identification of rare and novel cell types,simultaneous characterization of multiple different cell types and states,more accurate and integrated understanding of their roles in life processes,and more.However,we are only at the beginning of unlocking the full potential of scRNA-seq applications.This is particularly true for plant sciences,where single-cell transcriptome profiling is in its early stage and has many exciting challenges to overcome.In this review,we compare and evaluate recent pioneering studies using the A rabidopsis root model,which has established new paradigms for scRNA-seq studies in plants.We also explore several new and promising single-cell analysis tools that are available to those wishing to study plant development and physiology at unprecedented resolution and scale.In addition,we propose some future directions on the use of scRNA-seq technology to tackle some of the critical challenges in plant research and breeding.展开更多
BACKGROUND Acquired pure red cell aplasia(aPRCA)related to human parvovirus B19(HPV B19)is rarely reported in simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation(SPKT)recipients;there has yet to be a case report of early pos...BACKGROUND Acquired pure red cell aplasia(aPRCA)related to human parvovirus B19(HPV B19)is rarely reported in simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation(SPKT)recipients;there has yet to be a case report of early postoperative infection.In this current study,we report the case of a Chinese patient who experienced the disease in the early postoperative period.CASE SUMMARY A 63-year-old man,with type 2 diabetes and end-stage renal disease,received a brain dead donor-derived SPKT.Immunosuppression treatment consisted of tacrolimus,prednisone,enteric-coated mycophenolate sodium(EC-MPS),and thymoglobulin combined with methylprednisolone as induction.The hemoglobin(Hb)level declined due to melena at postoperative day(POD)3,erythropoietinresistant anemia persisted,and reticulocytopenia was diagnosed at POD 20.The bone marrow aspirate showed decreased erythropoiesis and the presence of giant pronormoblasts at POD 43.Metagenomic next-generation sequencing(mNGS)of a blood sample identified HPV B19 infection at POD 66.EC-MPS was withdrawn;three cycles of intravenous immunoglobulin(IVIG)infusion therapy were administered;and tacrolimus was switched to cyclosporine.The HPV B19-associated aPRCA resolved completely and did not relapse within the 1-year follow-up period.The diminution in mNGS reads was correlated with Hb and reticulocyte count improvements.CONCLUSION HPV B19-associated aPRCA can occur at an early period after SPKT.An effective therapy regimen includes IVIG infusion and adjustment of the immunosuppressive regimen.Moreover,mNGS can be used for the diagnosis and to reflect disease progression.展开更多
BACKGROUND Juvenile-onset primary open-angle glaucoma(JOAG),characterized by severe elevation of intraocular pressure and optic neuropathy prior to the age of 40,is a rare subtype of primary open-angle glaucoma.Severa...BACKGROUND Juvenile-onset primary open-angle glaucoma(JOAG),characterized by severe elevation of intraocular pressure and optic neuropathy prior to the age of 40,is a rare subtype of primary open-angle glaucoma.Several genetic mutations have been associated with JOAG.CASE SUMMARY The proband patient was a young male,diagnosed with primary open-angle glaucoma at the age of 27.The patient and his unaffected parents who have been excluded from classic genetic mutations for primary open-angle glaucoma were included to explore for other possible genetic variants through whole genome sequencing and bioinformatics analysis.In this trio,we found two heterozygous variants inherited from the parents in the proband:c.281G>A,p.Arg94His in OLFM2 and c.177C>G,p.Ile59Met in SIX6.Both genetic mutations are predicted through bioinformatics analysis to replace evolutionary conserved amino acids,therefore rendering a pathogenic effect on proteins.In contrast,very low frequencies for these genetic mutations were recorded in most common control databases.CONCLUSION This is the first report on coinherited mutations of OLFM2 and SIX6 in a JOAG family,which shows the complexity of JOAG inheritance.Large-scale clinical screening and molecular functional investigations on these coinherited mutations are imperative to improve our understanding of the development of JOAG.展开更多
Plants harbor diverse fungal communities both on their surfaces(epiphytic)and inside of plant tissues(endophytic),and these fungi play important roles in plant health and vigor.However,comparisons of epiphytes and end...Plants harbor diverse fungal communities both on their surfaces(epiphytic)and inside of plant tissues(endophytic),and these fungi play important roles in plant health and vigor.However,comparisons of epiphytes and endophytes have rarely been performed.In this study,the soil,epiphytic and endophytic fungal assemblages of greenhouse-grown tomato plants were extensively examined and compared by Illumina sequencing of 18S rRNA amplicons.The fungal communities differed in both size and composition.The soil communities were the richest and most abundant,while the endophytes showed the lowest richness and diversity.The diversity of endophytes also differed in different tissues,with the highest diversity occurring in the roots.In both the epiphytic and endophytic samples,the majority of fungi corresponded to ascomycetes,amongwhich Sordariomycetes,Dothideomycetes and Eurotiomyceteswere the most frequent classes.Themajor non-ascomycete fungi were associated only with the class Exobasidiomycetes(Basidiomycota).At the order level,the epiphytes showed similar distribution patterns in the stems and leaves,but among the endophytes,distinct fungal orders were enriched in different tissues.Capnodialeswas recorded as amajor fungal group in the stems,leaves and seeds,and Saccharomycetales was specifically enriched in the pericarp and jelly around seeds.The present data suggested that different drivers shaped epiphytic and endophytic fungi communities and deepened our knowledge of the complex plant-fungus interaction in tomato.展开更多
基金the Horizon 2020 Program,FET-Open:PROSEQO,Grant Agreement no.[687089].We acknowledge PRACE for awarding us access to Marconi at CINECA,Italy.
文摘Single molecule protein sequencing would tremendously impact in proteomics and human biology and it would promote the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.However,its technological realization can only be envisioned,and huge challenges need to be overcome.Major difficulties are inherent to the structure of proteins,which are composed by several different amino-acids.Despite long standing efforts,only few complex techniques,such as Edman degradation,liquid chromatography and mass spectroscopy,make protein sequencing possible.Unfortunately,these techniques present significant limitations in terms of amount of sample required and dynamic range of measurement.It is known that proteins can distinguish closely similar molecules.Moreover,several proteins can work as biological nanopores in order to perform single molecule detection and sequencing.Unfortunately,while DNA sequencing by means of nanopores is demonstrated,very few examples of nanopores able to perform reliable protein-sequencing have been reported sofar.Here,we investigate,by means of molecular dynamics simulations,how a re-engineered protein,acting as biological nanopore,can be used to recognize the sequence of a translocating peptide by sensing the MshapeH of individual amino-acids.In our simulations we demonstrate that it is possible to discriminate with high fidelity,9 different amino-acids in a short peptide translocating through the engineered construct.The method,here shown for fluorescence-based sequencing,does not require any labelling of the peptidic analyte.These results can pave the way for a new and highly sensitive method of sequencing.
文摘To study the mechanism of bio-clogging in a porous medium during the reinjection of geothermal water and to improve reinjection efficiency, an indoor one-dimensional reinjection experiment was conducted based on the geological model of the geothermal reinjection demonstration project in Dezhou City. The biological process of porous media clogging was investigated by analyzing the variation of permeability within the medium, the main indexes of nutrient salts, and the content of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). High-throughput sequencing, based on 16S rRNA, was used to analyze the characteristics and succession of microbial communities during the reinjection of geothermal water. The results of the study show that significant bio-clogging occurs during the reinjection of geothermal water, with an increase in the heterogeneity of the thermal reservoir medium, and a decrease in permeability. The extent of clogging gradually reduces with an increase in seepage path. Thus, thermal reservoir clogging is more serious closer to the water inlet. With an increase in the duration of reinjection, the permeability of the porous medium undergoes three stages: “rapid”, “decline-slow”, and “decrease-stable”. The results show that the richness and diversity of the bacterial community increase and decrease, respectively, during the reinjection process. Bacterial community succession occurs, and the bacterial communities mainly include the Proteobacteria and Bacteroidetes phyla. <em>Pseudomonas</em> and <em>Devosia</em> are respectively the dominant bacteria in the early and late stages of geothermal water reinjection.
文摘Actually, in Republic of Congo, rhizobia have poorly phenotypically and biochemically characterized. This study aimed to characterize native rhizobia. Rhizobia strains were isolated using nodule roots collected on <i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Milletia laurentii</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">, </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Acacia spp</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">., </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Albizia lebbeck</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">,</span><i> </i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">and</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Vigna unguiculata</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. The strains isolated were characterized microbiologically, biochemically, physiologically, and molecularly identified using 16S rRNA method. The results reported in this study are only for six strains of all 77 isolated: RhA1, RhAc4, RhAc15, RhAc13, RhW1, and RhV3. All native strains were positive to urease activity, negative to cellulase and pectinase activity except for one isolate that showed a positive cellulase activity. Moreover, isolates have grown at 12% of NaCl. On different effects of temperatures, isolates were able to grow up to 44</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">°C and showed good growth at pH from 7 to 9 and the ability to use ten different carbon hydrates sources. The strains were identified as </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Rhizobium tropici</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">, </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Rhizobium sp</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">., </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Mesorhizobium sp</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Bradyrhizobium yuanmingense</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> and </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Bradyrhizobium elkanii</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. The phylogenetically analysis
文摘Next generation sequencing is currently a cornerstone of genetic testing in routine diagnostics,allowing for the detection of sequence variants with so far unprecedented large scale,mainly in genetically heterogenous diseases,such as neurological disorders.It is a fast-moving field,where new wet enrichment protocols and bioinformatics tools are constantly being developed to overcome initial limitations.Despite the as yet undiscussed advantages,however,there are still some challenges in data analysis and the interpretation of variants.In this review,we address the current state of next generation sequencing diagnostic testing for inherited human disorders,particularly giving an overview of the available high-throughput sequencing approaches;including targeted,whole-exome and whole-genome sequencing;and discussing the main critical aspects of the bioinformatic process,from raw data analysis to molecular diagnosis.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.41876171,41506167,41476144)。
文摘The Yellow Sea Cold Water Mass(YSCWM)is a distinct hydrographic phenomenon of the Yellow Sea,and the distribution pattern of meio-and macrobenthos diff ers inside and outside of the YSCWM.However,such a pattern has never been observed in the microbenthic ciliate communities.Therefore,we hypothesized that benthic ciliates followed a similar distribution pattern as meio-and macrobenthos,but this pattern has not been uncovered by morphological methods.We evaluated the diversity and distribution of benthic ciliates at fi ve stations along hydrographic gradients across the YSCWM and adjacent shallow water by using morphology and DNA and complementary DNA(cDNA)high-throughput sequencing of the V4 region of 18S rRNA gene.Results showed that the diversity of benthic ciliates detected by DNA(303 OTUs),and the cDNA(611 OTUs)sequencing was much higher than that detected by the morphological method(79 species).Morphological method detected roughly diff erent ciliate communities inside and outside of the YSCWM,but without statistical signifi cance.No clear pattern was obtained by DNA sequencing.In contrast,cDNA sequencing revealed a distinct distribution pattern of benthic ciliate communities like meioand macrobenthos,which coincided well with the results of the environmental parameter analysis.More than half of the total sequences detected by DNA sequencing belonged to planktonic ciliates,most(if not all)of which were recovered from historic DNA originating through the sedimentation of pelagic forms because none of them were observed morphologically.The irrelevant historic DNA greatly infl uenced the recovery of rare species and thus limited the understanding of the benthic ciliate diversity and distribution.Our research indicates that the methods used have signifi cant eff ects on the investigation of benthic ciliate communities and highlights that cDNA sequencing has great advantages in estimating the diversity and distribution of benthic ciliates,as well as the potential for benthic environmental assessments.
文摘<b>Objective:</b> 120 patients with severe pneumonia who were kept in the comprehensive ICU of our hospital in 2018 were selected, and 16s rDNA sequencing was performed to analyze the composition of pathogenic bacteria in the sputum of severe pneumonia. <b>Methods:</b> The sputum samples of patients with severe bacterial pneumonia were collected, and the diversity of pathogens in the samples was analyzed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification and high-throughput sequencing (16s rDNA PCR-DGGE). <b>Results:</b> Sequence showed that sputum samples contained a relatively large number of species, and there were many species that were not detected by sequencing. The dominant bacteria were <i>Streptococcus, Sphingomonas, Corynebacterium, Denatobacteria, Aquobacteria, Acinetobacteria, Prevotella, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas</i>, etc. <b>Conclusion:</b> Bacteria caused by sputum of severe bacterial pneumonia are complex and diverse, which provides new methods and ideas for individualized treatment of patients with severe pneumonia.
文摘The diagnosis of pathogenic bacteria in severe pneumonia is difficult and the prognosis is poor. Its outcome is closely related to bacterial pathogenicity and the timeliness and pertinence of antibiotic treatment. Therefore, early diagnosis is of great significance to the prognosis of patients. Sputum examination and culture is the gold standard for the diagnosis of pathogens of severe pneumonia. However, due to the long time of bacterial culture, the early use of antibiotics, the change of bacteria species, mixed infection and other problems, the results of bacterial culture in sputum are often false negative. With the continuous application of new molecular biology techniques in clinical detection, the classification of bacteria and microorganisms has deepened from the identification of phenotypic characteristics to the classification of gene characteristics. Sequencing analysis with 16S rDNA sequencing technology has the characteristics of high sequencing flux, large amount of data obtained, short cycle, and can more comprehensively reflect the species composition of microbial community, real species distribution and abundance information. In this paper, 16S rDNA sequencing technology was used to analyze the bacterial population composition in the sputum of severe pneumonia, and to explore a new method of etiological diagnosis.
基金This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(General Program),No.81673411the United Fund Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.U1803281+1 种基金Young Medical Talents Award Project of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences,No.2018RC350013Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Innovation Project for Medical Science,No.2017-I2M-1-016(all to RL).
文摘In a previous study,we found that long non-coding genes in Alzheimer’s disease(AD)are a result of endogenous gene disorders caused by the recruitment of microRNA(miRNA)and mRNA,and that miR-200a-3p and other representative miRNAs can mediate cognitive impairment and thus serve as new biomarkers for AD.In this study,we investigated the abnormal expression of miRNA and mRNA and the pathogenesis of AD at the epigenetic level.To this aim,we performed RNA sequencing and an integrative analysis of the cerebral cortex of the widely used amyloid precursor protein and presenilin-1 double transgenic mouse model of AD.Overall,129 mRNAs and 68 miRNAs were aberrantly expressed.Among these,eight down-regulated miRNAs and seven up-regulated miRNAs appeared as promising noninvasive biomarkers and therapeutic targets.The main enriched signaling pathways involved mitogen-activated kinase protein,phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase-protein kinase B,mechanistic target of rapamycin kinase,forkhead box O,and autophagy.An miRNA-mRNA network between dysregulated miRNAs and corresponding target genes connected with AD progression was also constructed.These miRNAs and mRNAs are potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for new treatment strategies,early diagnosis,and prevention of AD.The present results provide a novel perspective on the role of miRNAs and mRNAs in AD.This study was approved by the Experimental Animal Care and Use Committee of Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology of Beijing,China(approval No.IMB-201909-D6)on September 6,2019.
基金supported by the Key Research Program of Guangzhou Science Technology and Innovation Commission(201904020030)the Major Program of Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research(2019B030302006)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31701051)。
文摘Oryza rufipogon Griff.is a wild progenitor of the Asian cultivated rice Oryza sativa.To better understand the genomic diversity of the wild rice,high-quality reference genomes of O.rufipogon populations are needed,which also facilitate utilization of the wild genetic resources in rice breeding.In this study,we generated a chromosome-level genome assembly of O.rufipogon using a combination of short-read sequencing,single-molecule sequencing,BioNano and Hi-C platforms.The genome sequence(399.8 Mb)was assembled into 46 scaffolds on the 12 chromosomes,with contig N50 and scaffold N50 of 13.2 Mb and 20.3 Mb,respectively.The genome contains 36,520 protein-coding genes,and 49.37% of the genome consists of repetitive elements.The genome has strong synteny with those of the O.sativa subspecies indica and japonica,but containing some large structural variations.Evolutionary analysis unveiled the polyphyletic origins of O.sativa,in which the japonica and indica genome formations involved different divergent O.rufipogon(including O.nivara)lineages,accompanied by introgression of genomic regions between japonica and indica.This high-quality reference genome provides insight on the genome evolution of the wild rice and the origins of the O.sativa subspecies,and valuable information for basic research and rice breeding.
基金Basic Public Welfare Research Scheme of Zhejiang Province,No.GF19H030001.
文摘BACKGROUND Leptospira is an uncommon pathogen for adult severe community-acquired pneumonia and its nonspecific manifestations and limited diagnostic tests make it difficult to identify.Although conventional penicillin remains efficacious to treat leptospirosis,failure in early diagnosis and treatment can lead to progression into a deadly syndrome with multiple organ dysfunction.Next generation sequencing is of great value to understand cases with infection of unknown cause,which could help in the diagnosis of uncertain Leptospira infection.CASE SUMMARY We recently managed a patient with fever,cough and dyspnea on admission that progressed into persistent adult respiratory distress syndrome,hemoptysis and hematuria after admission.In this case,the rare Leptospira infection was clouded by the positive influenza tests at admission,delaying early Leptospira-targeted antibiotics administration.Next generation sequencing,a novel molecular diagnostic tool,provided a key hint to uncover the crucial pathogen,Leptospira interrogans,further supported by the possible occupational exposure history.Subsequent conventional penicillin and mechanical respiratory support were administrated to cure the patient successfully without any sequela.CONCLUSION Clinicians must pay attention to possible exposure history and keep uncommon Leptospira in mind when managing pneumonia with unknown causes.
基金supported by grants from Scienceand Technology Committee of Shanghai (18411951400)KeyClinical Medical Specialties Project in Shanghai Pudong NewArea (PWZzk2017-22)+1 种基金Science and Technology Action Plan(19495810200)Leading Talent Project in Shanghai Pudong NewArea Health System (PWRl2018-08).
文摘BACKGROUND: The study aims to investigate the performance of a metagenomic next-generationsequencing (NGS)-based diagnostic technique for the identifi cation of potential bacterial and viral infectionsand eff ects of concomitant viral infection on the survival rate of intensive care unit (ICU) sepsis patients.METHODS: A total of 74 ICU patients with sepsis who were admitted to our institution from February1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 were enrolled. Separate blood samples were collected from patients for bloodcultures and metagenomic NGS when the patients’ body temperature was higher than 38 °C. Patients’demographic data, including gender, age, ICU duration, ICU scores, and laboratory results, were recorded.The correlations between pathogen types and sepsis severity and survival rate were evaluated.RESULTS: NGS produced higher positive results (105 of 118;88.98%) than blood cultures(18 of 118;15.25%) over the whole study period. Concomitant viral infection correlated closelywith sepsis severity and had the negative effect on the survival of patients with sepsis. However,correlation analysis indicated that the bacterial variety did not correlate with the severity of sepsis.CONCLUSIONS: Concurrent viral load correlates closely with the severity of sepsis and thesurvival rate of the ICU sepsis patients. This suggests that prophylactic administration of antiviraldrugs combined with antibiotics may be benefi cial to ICU sepsis patients.
文摘The rapid and enthusiastic adoption of single-cell RNA sequencing(scRNA-seq)has demonstrated that this technology is far more than just another way to perform transcriptome analysis.It is not an exaggeration to say that the advent of scRNA-seq is revolutionizing the details of whole-transcriptome snapshots from a tissue to a cell.With this disruptive technology,it is now possible to mine heterogeneity between tissue types and within cells like never before.This enables more rapid identification of rare and novel cell types,simultaneous characterization of multiple different cell types and states,more accurate and integrated understanding of their roles in life processes,and more.However,we are only at the beginning of unlocking the full potential of scRNA-seq applications.This is particularly true for plant sciences,where single-cell transcriptome profiling is in its early stage and has many exciting challenges to overcome.In this review,we compare and evaluate recent pioneering studies using the A rabidopsis root model,which has established new paradigms for scRNA-seq studies in plants.We also explore several new and promising single-cell analysis tools that are available to those wishing to study plant development and physiology at unprecedented resolution and scale.In addition,we propose some future directions on the use of scRNA-seq technology to tackle some of the critical challenges in plant research and breeding.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of,No.81970654.
文摘BACKGROUND Acquired pure red cell aplasia(aPRCA)related to human parvovirus B19(HPV B19)is rarely reported in simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation(SPKT)recipients;there has yet to be a case report of early postoperative infection.In this current study,we report the case of a Chinese patient who experienced the disease in the early postoperative period.CASE SUMMARY A 63-year-old man,with type 2 diabetes and end-stage renal disease,received a brain dead donor-derived SPKT.Immunosuppression treatment consisted of tacrolimus,prednisone,enteric-coated mycophenolate sodium(EC-MPS),and thymoglobulin combined with methylprednisolone as induction.The hemoglobin(Hb)level declined due to melena at postoperative day(POD)3,erythropoietinresistant anemia persisted,and reticulocytopenia was diagnosed at POD 20.The bone marrow aspirate showed decreased erythropoiesis and the presence of giant pronormoblasts at POD 43.Metagenomic next-generation sequencing(mNGS)of a blood sample identified HPV B19 infection at POD 66.EC-MPS was withdrawn;three cycles of intravenous immunoglobulin(IVIG)infusion therapy were administered;and tacrolimus was switched to cyclosporine.The HPV B19-associated aPRCA resolved completely and did not relapse within the 1-year follow-up period.The diminution in mNGS reads was correlated with Hb and reticulocyte count improvements.CONCLUSION HPV B19-associated aPRCA can occur at an early period after SPKT.An effective therapy regimen includes IVIG infusion and adjustment of the immunosuppressive regimen.Moreover,mNGS can be used for the diagnosis and to reflect disease progression.
基金the Guangzhou Science and Technology Plan Project,No.201803040020 and 201903010065the Guangdong Natural Science Foundation,No.2020A1515010168and the Research Funds of the State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology,No.PT1001022.
文摘BACKGROUND Juvenile-onset primary open-angle glaucoma(JOAG),characterized by severe elevation of intraocular pressure and optic neuropathy prior to the age of 40,is a rare subtype of primary open-angle glaucoma.Several genetic mutations have been associated with JOAG.CASE SUMMARY The proband patient was a young male,diagnosed with primary open-angle glaucoma at the age of 27.The patient and his unaffected parents who have been excluded from classic genetic mutations for primary open-angle glaucoma were included to explore for other possible genetic variants through whole genome sequencing and bioinformatics analysis.In this trio,we found two heterozygous variants inherited from the parents in the proband:c.281G>A,p.Arg94His in OLFM2 and c.177C>G,p.Ile59Met in SIX6.Both genetic mutations are predicted through bioinformatics analysis to replace evolutionary conserved amino acids,therefore rendering a pathogenic effect on proteins.In contrast,very low frequencies for these genetic mutations were recorded in most common control databases.CONCLUSION This is the first report on coinherited mutations of OLFM2 and SIX6 in a JOAG family,which shows the complexity of JOAG inheritance.Large-scale clinical screening and molecular functional investigations on these coinherited mutations are imperative to improve our understanding of the development of JOAG.
基金This work was supported by grants from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2016YED0201003)the China Agriculture Research System(Grant No.CARS-25)the Science and Technology Innovation Program of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences(CAASASTIP-IVFCAAS).
文摘Plants harbor diverse fungal communities both on their surfaces(epiphytic)and inside of plant tissues(endophytic),and these fungi play important roles in plant health and vigor.However,comparisons of epiphytes and endophytes have rarely been performed.In this study,the soil,epiphytic and endophytic fungal assemblages of greenhouse-grown tomato plants were extensively examined and compared by Illumina sequencing of 18S rRNA amplicons.The fungal communities differed in both size and composition.The soil communities were the richest and most abundant,while the endophytes showed the lowest richness and diversity.The diversity of endophytes also differed in different tissues,with the highest diversity occurring in the roots.In both the epiphytic and endophytic samples,the majority of fungi corresponded to ascomycetes,amongwhich Sordariomycetes,Dothideomycetes and Eurotiomyceteswere the most frequent classes.Themajor non-ascomycete fungi were associated only with the class Exobasidiomycetes(Basidiomycota).At the order level,the epiphytes showed similar distribution patterns in the stems and leaves,but among the endophytes,distinct fungal orders were enriched in different tissues.Capnodialeswas recorded as amajor fungal group in the stems,leaves and seeds,and Saccharomycetales was specifically enriched in the pericarp and jelly around seeds.The present data suggested that different drivers shaped epiphytic and endophytic fungi communities and deepened our knowledge of the complex plant-fungus interaction in tomato.