Gene expression

Molecular cloning and expression pattern of the DjStag gene in the planarian Dugesia japonica during embryonic development

Z. Q. Yuan, Zhang, J. Y., and Zhao, B. S., Molecular cloning and expression pattern of the DjStag gene in the planarian Dugesia japonica during embryonic development, vol. 13, pp. 188-197, 2014.

We examined STAG-related gene (DjStag) expression in the planarian Dugesia japonica. This species is common in Far Eastern countries. The DjStag cDNA includes 1362 bp and contains a 489-bp open reading frame corresponding to a deduced protein of 162 amino acids, with a 170-bp 5'-UTR and a 703-bp 3'-UTR. Phylogenetic analysis showed that DjStag is an STAG/STAG-like member. We examined the expression pattern of DjStag in this planarian during embryonic development by whole-mount in situ hybridization.

Reference genes for quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction studies in soybean plants under hypoxic conditions

T. J. Nakayama, Rodrigues, F. A., Neumaier, N., Marcelino-Guimarães, F. C., Farias, J. R. B., de Oliveira, M. C. N., Borém, A., de Oliveira, A. C. B., Emygdio, B. M., and Nepomuceno, A. L., Reference genes for quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction studies in soybean plants under hypoxic conditions, vol. 13, pp. 860-871, 2014.

Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) is a powerful tool used to measure gene expression. However, because of its high sensitivity, the method is strongly influenced by the quality and concentration of the template cDNA and by the amplification efficiency. Relative quantification is an effective strategy for correcting random and systematic errors by using the expression level of reference gene(s) to normalize the expression level of the genes of interest.

Identification and analysis of the jnk1 gene in polyploid hybrids of red crucian carp (Carassius auratus red var.) and common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.)

Y. M. Xiao, Jiang, M. G., Luo, Z. W., Zhou, Y. H., Wen, S., Wang, M., Zhang, C., and Liu, S. J., Identification and analysis of the jnk1 gene in polyploid hybrids of red crucian carp (Carassius auratus red var.) and common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.), vol. 13, pp. 906-919, 2014.

c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) is an important member of the mitogen-activated protein kinase superfamily. The allotetraploid crucian carp is a product of distant hybridization of female red crucian carp with male common carp. It is the first natural case of an allotetraploid with stable genetic characters, including fertility of both female and male animals.

Long-term effects of evodiamine on expressions of lipogenesis and lipolysis genes in mouse adipose and liver tissues

D. F. Jiang, Li, W. T., Yang, H. L., Zhang, Z. Z., Chen, D., and Sun, C., Long-term effects of evodiamine on expressions of lipogenesis and lipolysis genes in mouse adipose and liver tissues, vol. 13, pp. 1038-1046, 2014.

Evodiamine, the major alkaloid component isolated from the fruit of dried, unripened Evodia rutaecarpa Bentham, affects the plasma levels of cholecystokinin and various biological events such as gastric emptying and gastrointestinal transit; these effects of evodiamine were previously investigated in male rats. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of evodiamine on average daily weight gain, rectal temperature, and expressions of genes involved in lipid metabolism in liver and adipose tissues.

Cloning and expression analysis of heat-shock transcription factor gene CaHsfA2 from pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)

M. Guo, Yin, Y. - X., Ji, J. - J., Ma, B. - P., Lu, M. - H., and Gong, Z. - H., Cloning and expression analysis of heat-shock transcription factor gene CaHsfA2 from pepper (Capsicum annuum L.), vol. 13, pp. 1865-1875, 2014.

The heat-shock transcription factor (Hsf) gene CaHsfA2 (GenBank accession No. JX402923) was cloned from the Capsicum annuum thermotolerant line R9 by combining the techniques electron cloning and rapid amplification of cDNA ends. The gene, which is 1436 bp in length, had an open reading frame of 1089 bp that encoded 362 amino acids. There was an 831-bp intron between positions 321 and 322 of the cDNA.

Developmental changes in IGF-I and MyoG gene expression and their association with meat traits in sheep

W. Sun, Su, R., Li, D., Musa, H. H., Kong, Y., Ding, J. T., Ma, Y. H., Chen, L., Zhang, Y. F., and Wu, W. Z., Developmental changes in IGF-I and MyoG gene expression and their association with meat traits in sheep, vol. 13, pp. 2772-2783, 2014.

In the present study, real time-polymerase chain reaction was applied to analyze the expression of IGF-I and MyoG genes in Hu sheep longissimus dorsi at different growth stages and their association with meat traits. Expression of the IGF-I gene in Hu sheep differed significantly between males and females at the two day-old (0.01 0.05) between males and females at any growth stage in expression of the MyoG gene. MyoG gene expression in male longissimus muscles tended to be higher than that of females at all growth stages, except for the six month-old stage.

Effects of exogenous 5-aminolevulinic acid on PIP1 and NIP aquaporin gene expression in seedlings of cucumber cultivars subjected to salinity stress

F. Yan, Qu, D., Zhao, Y. Y., Hu, X. H., Zhao, Z. Y., Zhang, Y., and Zou, Z. R., Effects of exogenous 5-aminolevulinic acid on PIP1 and NIP aquaporin gene expression in seedlings of cucumber cultivars subjected to salinity stress, vol. 13, pp. 2563-2573, 2014.

Aquaporins play a direct role in plant water relation under salt stress, but the effects of 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) on aquaporin gene expression in salt-treated plants remain unknown. This study investigated the potential effects of exogenous ALA (50 mg/dm3) on aquaporin expression levels under salt stress (75 mM NaCl) in the salt-sensitive (Jinchun No.4) and the relatively salt-tolerant cucumber (Jinyou No.1) seedlings.

Effect of exogenous gibberellin on reserve accumulation during the seed filling stage of oilseed rape

X. Q. Huang, He, R. Q., Liao, X. Y., Zhou, B., Peng, W. S., Lin, J. Z., Tang, D. Y., Zhu, Y. H., Zhao, X. Y., and Liu, X. M., Effect of exogenous gibberellin on reserve accumulation during the seed filling stage of oilseed rape, vol. 13, pp. 2827-2839, 2014.

Exogenous gibberellins (GAs) are widely applied to increase crop yields, with knowledge about the physiological functioning and biochemistry mechanisms of these phytohormones improving; however, information remains limited about the effect of GAs on seed filling. In this study, the siliques (containing the seeds) of oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) were treated with GA3 at 3 stages of seed filling. We confirmed that GA3 regulates the deposition of storage reserves in developing seeds.

Screening of the residual normal ovarian tissue adjacent to orthotopic epithelial ovarian carcinomas in nude mice

G. H. Zhu, Wang, S. T., Yao, M. Z., Cai, J. H., Chen, C. Y., Yang, Z. X., Hong, L., and Yang, S. Y., Screening of the residual normal ovarian tissue adjacent to orthotopic epithelial ovarian carcinomas in nude mice, vol. 13, pp. 2978-2986, 2014.

The objective of this study was to explore the feasibility and methods of screening the residual normal ovarian tissue adjacent to orthotopic ovarian carcinomas in nude mice. Human epithelial ovarian cancer cells (OVCAR3) were subcutaneously implanted for a tumor source and ovarian orthotopic transplantation. The cancer tissue, proximal paraneoplastic tissue, middle paraneoplastic tissue, remote paraneoplastic tissue, and normal ovarian tissue were removed. CK-7, CA125, p53, survivin, MMP-2, and TIMP-2 expression was detected by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction.

Johanson-Blizzard syndrome: a report of gender-discordant twins with a novel UBR1 mutation

C. R. Quaio, Koda, Y. K., Bertola, D. R., Sukalo, M., Zenker, M., and Kim, C. A., Johanson-Blizzard syndrome: a report of gender-discordant twins with a novel UBR1 mutation, vol. 13. pp. 4159-4164, 2014.

Johanson-Blizzard syndrome (JBS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder resulting from loss-of-function mutations in the UBR1 gene. JBS can be easily recognized by its unique clinical presentation (including exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, hypoplasia/aplasia of the alae nasi, congenital scalp defects, sensorineural hearing loss, growth retardation, psychomotor retardation, and anal and genitourinary anomalies). The objective of this study is to report on the first familial case of gender-discordant twins presenting JBS and a novel mutation in the UBR1 gene.

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