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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To analyze the full nucleotide sequence of a null allele of major histocompatibility complex class I chain-related gene (MICA).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A sequence-based typing method was used to determine the nucleotide sequence of the MICA gene. Potential alleles were identified with a computer program.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The identified allele has possessed a sequence similar to that of MICA*027 except for a C→T substitution at position 184 in codon 62 (CAG→TAG) of exon 2. As a stop codon, this may result in a truncated protein.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>A null allele of MICA gene has been identified. The sequence has been submitted to the Genbank nucleotide sequence database (submission No. HWS10011131), which was officially named as MICA*063N by the WHO Nomenclature Committee in October 2010.</p>
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Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Alleles , Base Sequence , Codon, Terminator , Exons , Histocompatibility Antigens Class I , Genetics , Molecular Sequence Data , Sequence Analysis , MethodsABSTRACT
Objective: To construct recombinant expression vector of human augmenter of liver regeneration (ALR) and study its protective effect on liver function. Methods: ALR cDNA was synthesized and inserted into expression vector pET28a+. The recombinant plasmid was tranformed into BL21 and the expression of ALR was induced by isopropyl-β-D-thiogalactoside(IPTG). MTT method was used for cell proliferation assay; the protective effect of recombinant product on liver function was observed in CCl4-induced acute toxic mouse model. Results: Recombinant expression plasmid of ALR was confirmed correct by restriction enzyme digestion and sequencing. The purified expression product had strong stimulatory effect on hepatocyte proliferation. Low and medium dosages of expression product decreased aminotransferase level in acute chemical injury mouse model. Conclusion: The recombinant expression vector of ALR has been correctly constructed and the expressed rALR can simulate hepatocyte regeneration.