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The functional preparation of EP4 and its stabilization with amphiphilic polymers could facilitate both the biochemical characterization and pharmacological applications targeting EP4.Receptor Expressed in Lymphoid Tissues (RELT) is a human tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member (TNFRSF) that is expressed most prominently in cells and tissues of the hematopoietic system. RELL1 and RELL2 are two homologs that physically interact with RELT and co-localize with RELT at the plasma membrane. This study sought to further elucidate the function of RELT by identifying novel protein interactions with RELT family members. The transcription factor MyoD family inhibitor domain-containing (MDFIC) was identified in a yeast two-hybrid genetic screen using RELL1 as bait. MDFIC co-localizes with RELT family members at the plasma membrane; this co-localization was most prominently observed with RELL1 and RELL2. In vitro co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP) was utilized to demonstrate that MDFIC physically interacts with RELT, RELL1, and RELL2. Co-IP using deletion mutants of MDFIC and RELT identified regions important for physical association between MDFIC and RELT family members and a computational analysis revealed that RELT family members are highly disordered proteins. Immunohistochemistry of normal human lymph nodes revealed RELT staining that was most prominent in macrophages. Interestingly, the level of RELT staining significantly increased progressively in low and high-grade B-cell lymphomas versus normal lymph nodes. RELT co-staining with CD20 was observed in B-cell lymphomas, indicating that RELT is expressed in malignant B cells. Collectively, these results further our understanding of RELT-associated signaling pathways, the protein structure of RELT family members, and provide preliminary evidence indicating an association of RELT with B-cell lymphomas.
In the absence of effective pharmacotherapy, there is an urgent need to test evidence-based dementia care interventions using pragmatic trial approaches. We present results from a study in which an evidence-based, nonpharmacologic intervention for persons living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (ADRD) and their informal caregivers, Care of Persons with Dementia in their Environments (COPE), was tested in a Medicaid and state revenue-funded home and community-based service (HCBS) program.

Using pragmatic trial design strategies, persons living with ADRD and their caregivers were randomly assigned as dyads to receive COPE plus usual HCBS (COPE;
= 145 dyads) or usual HCBS only (Usual Care or UC;
= 146 dyads). Outcomes were measured prerandomization, and 4 and 12 months postrandomization. Outcomes for persons living with ADRD included functional independence, activity engagement, self-reported quality of life, and behavioral and psychological symptoms. Caregiver outcomes included perceived be effectively integrated into this service system, an important step towards widespread adoption.

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NCT02365051.We have determined a mitochondrial genome of Ricania speculum (Walker, 1851) collected in Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea. The circular mitogenome of R. speculum is 15,530 bp long which is shorter than that of the previous mitogenome of R. speculum by 199 bp. It includes 13 protein-coding genes, two ribosomal RNA genes, and 22 transfer RNAs. Intraspecific variation between two mitogenome of R. speculum was investigated 171 SNPs and 18 INDELs were identified, presenting a high level of intraspecific variations on mitochondrial genome.The complete chloroplast (cp) genome of Mitreola yangchunensis was sequenced and assembled for the first time. The genome is 154,665 bp in length, containing a large single-copy (LSC) region of 85,351 bp, a small single-copy region (SSC) of 18,218 bp and a pair of inverted repeats (IRs) of 25,548 bp. It contains 113 unique genes, including 79 protein-coding genes, 30 tRNA genes, and 4 rRNA genes. The overall GC content is 37.9%, while the corresponding values of LSC, SSC, and IR regions are 35.9, 32.0, and 43.4%, respectively. Phylogenetic analyses using complete cp genomes showed that M. yangchunensis is most closely related to Mitrasacme pygmaea in Loganiaceae, and Gelsemiaceae and Loganiaceae form a single cluster with high support value.The complete mitochondrial (mt) genomes of five subspecies of the Eurasian (Common) magpie Pica pica were determined for the first time. Lengths of the circular genomes comprise 13 protein-coding genes, two rRNA genes (for 12S rRNA and 16S rRNA), 22 tRNA genes, and the non-coding control region (CR). Gene content and lengths of the genomes (16,936-16,945 bp) are similar to typical vertebrate mt genomes. The subspecies studied differs by several single substitutions and indels, especially in the CR. The phylogenetic tree based on complete mt genomes shows a deep divergence of the two groups of subspecies which supports the proposed division into two distinct species P. pica and P. serica.Laplacea alpestris is a member of the genus Laplacea, which distributes in Central and South America. Genetic information of L. alpestris would provide guidance for the phylogenetic position of this species. Here, we reported and characterized its complete chloroplast (cp) genome using Illumina pair-end sequencing data. The total chloroplast genome size of this species was 157,211 bp, including inverted repeats (IRs) of 26,103 bp, separated by a large single copy (LSC) and a small single copy (SSC) of 86,749 and 18,256 bp, respectively. A total of 132 genes, including 37 tRNA, 8 rRNA, and 87 protein-coding genes were identified. Phylogenetic analysis showed that L. alpestris formed a monophyletic clade with Laplacea fruticosa, and then grouped with Apterosperma oblata. The systematic position of Southeast Asian Laplacea species needs further studies.Dioscorea esculenta (Lour.) Burkill is an essential tuber crop with pharmacological effects in the family Dioscoreaceae. The complete chloroplast genome of D. esculenta was determined in this study. The total genome size is 153, 437 bp in length and demonstrates a typical quadripartite structure containing a large single copy (LSC, 83,628 bp) and a small single copy (SSC, 18,893 bp), separated by a pair of inverted repeats (IRa, IRb) of 25,458 bp. Selleck ALW II-41-27 The GC content of the complete chloroplast genome sequence is 37.07%. A total of 131 genes were predicted including 86 protein-coding genes, 37 tRNA genes, and eight rRNA genes. Phylogenetic tree analysis of 25 species belonging to the genus Dioscorea indicated that D. esculenta and D. sansibarensis were clustered into one branch.The complete chloroplast genome sequence of the Cymbidium hybrid, C. sinense (♀) × C. goeringii (♂) was assembled in this study. The circular genome was 150,149 bp in length with an overall GC content of 37.1% and consisted of a pair of 25,691 bp inverted repeats, and two single-copy regions that were 84,987 bp and 13,780 bp, respectively. Gene annotation analysis identified 109 genes including 75 protein-coding genes, 30 transfer RNA, and 4 ribosomal RNA genes. Phylogenetic analysis showed its closest relationship to Cymbidium sinense, reflecting a maternal inheritance of chloroplasts.According a recent report by Heidari et al., a mutational screening for candidate pathogenic mitochondrial tRNA (mt-tRNA) mutations were performed in 45 Iranian patients with non-dystrophic myotonia (NDM) and 70 control subjects. Through PCR amplification and direct sequence analysis, nine mt-tRNA mutations were identified tRNAMet T4454C, tRNATrp A5568G, tRNACys T5794C, tRNAArg A10438T and T10462C, tRNALeu(CUN) A12308G, tRNAThr A15907G, A15924G and G15928A. However, through the database searches and phylogenetic conservation analysis, we noticed that the tRNAThr A15924G, G15928A and tRNALeu(CUN) A12308G mutations should be classified 'pathogenic'. Thus, the roles of mt-tRNA mutations in clinical expression of NDM needed to be further experimentally addressed.Spondylis buprestoides is a major boring pest of Cerambycidae, which mainly damaging conifers and also can carry pine wood nematode, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus. In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome of S. buprestoides was determined by Illumina sequencing technology. The whole mitogenome was 15,837 bp in length with 20.05% GC content, which contains 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA genes (tRNAs), and 2 ribosomal RNA genes (rRNAs). Phylogenetic analysis showed that S. buprestoides was closely related to Lepturinae. The sequence data of S. buprestoides could provide useful genetic information for the studies on phylogenetic and evolutionary of Cerambycidae.Phellodendron chinense is an Endangered medicinal plant in southern China. In this study, the complete chloroplast genome sequence of P.chinense was characterized by de novo assembly. The length of the whole chloroplast genome was 158,537 bp, containing a large single copy region (LSC) of 86,250 bp and a small single copy region (SSC) of 18,287 bp, which were separated by a pair of 27,000 bp inverted repeat regions (IRs). The sequence contains 114 unique genes, including 30 tRNA, 4 rRNA, and 80 protein-coding genes. The overall GC content of the chloroplast genome is 38.4% and those in the LSC, SSC, and IR regions are 36.6, 33.2, and 42.9%, respectively. The phylogenetic analysis based on reported chloroplast sequences of Rutaceae showed that P. chinense is sister to P. amurense, consisting a monophyletic group, and that Phellodendron is closely related to Zanthoxylum.The complete mitogenome of Lasioglossum affine (Hymenoptera Halictidae) was sequenced and analyzed. The whole mitogenome is 17,352 bp (AT%=84.1%) and encodes 37 typical eukaryotic mitochondrial genes, including 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 tRNAs, two rRNAs, and an AT-rich region. Further analysis found three gene rearrangements, where trn I-Q-M → trn M-I-Q, trn W-C-Y → trn C-W-Y, and trn K-D → trn D-K were shuffled. The phylogenetic relationships of 19 species of Hymenoptera were established using maximum-likelihood method based on 13 concatenated PCGs. The result showed that Lasioglossum affine is a sister of Lasioglossum sp. SJW-2017.Ostericum citriodorum is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb endemic to Southeast and South China, but now is becoming very rare because of rapid habit loss. The complete chloroplast genome of O. citriodorum was sequenced herein and suggested that the complete chloroplast genome was 155,919 bp in length, comprising the large single-copy (LSC) region of 85,393 bp, the small single-copy (SSC) region of 19,760 bp, and a pair of inverted regions (IRs) of 25,383 bp. Totally 127 genes were distributed in the whole genome, including 4 rRNAs, 37 tRNAs, and 81 protein coding genes. The G + C content of this chloroplast genome was 38%. Phylogenetic inference revealed that O. citriodorum was accompanied with Pterygopleurum neurophyllum and sister to O. palustre, indicating a close relationship between Ostericum and Pterygopleurum.Mitochondrial genomes of Squalidus mantschuricus, S. chankaensis, and S. longifilis have been determined using Sanger sequencing (GenBank Accession No. MT767745-MT767747). The three mitochondrial genomes consist of 13 protein-coding genes, two rRNA genes, 22 tRNA genes, and one control region with the length of 16,605, 16,611, and 16,607 bp. Phylogenetic analysis of the three species showed that S. mantschuricus is nested within a fully supported terminal clade with S. argentatus, and S. chankaensis is a sister group of S. mantschuricus, S. argentatus, and S. wolterstorffi. Squalidus longifilis is positioned in a clade with S. multimaculatus and S. gracilis.
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