RAPD and SCAR molecular markers linked to the sexuality of cycads (Cycas tanqingii D. Y. Wang) / 生物工程学报

The random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) technique was used to amplify DNA fragment, aiming at finding markers linked to the sex trait in Cycas tanqingii D. Y. Wang. A total number of 160 random primers were screened in the RAPD-PCR and more than 2500 RAPD fragments were generated from the male or the female plants. One fragment of about 500 bp was amplified steadily and repeatedly by the S0465 (CCCCGGTAAC) primer only from female plants but not male plants. The RAPD marker was then converted into female-linked dominant SCAR (Sequence Characterized Amplified Regions) marker named STQC-S465-483. The development of this sex-linked SCAR marker provides a possibility of identifying the sex of Cycas tanqingii before sexual maturation, which is very important to in situ or ex situ conservation.

Diagnosis of primary central nervous system lymphoma with using CT and MRI / 肿瘤研究与临床

Objective To evaluate the CT and MRI characteristics of Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma(PCNSL)in immunocompetent patients,and enhance its diagnosis level.Methods CT and MRI data of 20 patients with PCNSL confirmed by histo-pathology were analyzed retrospectively.MRI scans were performed with and without Gadolinium contrast.Two of them had contrast-enhanced CT scan;six had CT scan without contrast administration;1 had CT scan with both non-contrast and contrast enhancement.Re- suits Totally,38 lesions were found in all patients:14 lesions of them were single and 24 lesions were found in 6 patients.Generally,the lesions were located in the surface and/or midline of the brain.The signal features and density were similar to meningioma,and strongly enhancing after contrast administration.Thirty-six of the 38 lesions had spicular sign peripheral to the lesion.Conclusion Although the manifestations of the PCNSL are variety,there are still many characteristics in the medical imaging,especially in the locations,the signal features,and spicular sign in the edge of the lesions after contrast material injection.