Quantitative trait loci identification reveals zinc finger protein CONSTANS-LIKE 4 as the key candidate gene of stigma color in watermelon(Citrullus lanatus)

Stigma color is a critical agronomic trait in watermelon that plays an important role in pollination.However,there are few reports on the regulation of stigma color in watermelon.In this study,a genetic analysis of the F2 population derived from ZXG1553(P1,with orange stigma)and W1-17(P2,with yellow stigma)indicated that stigma color is a quantitative trait and the orange stigma is recessive compared with the yellow stigma.Bulk segregant analysis sequencing(BSA-seq)revealed a 3.75 Mb segment on chromosome 6 that is related to stigma color.Also,a major stable effective QTL Clqsc6.1(QTL stigma color)was detected in two years between cleaved amplified polymorphic sequencing(CAPS)markers Chr06_8338913 and Chr06_9344593 spanning a~1.01 Mb interval that harbors 51 annotated genes.Cla97C06G117020(annotated as zinc finger protein CONSTANS-LIKE 4)was identified as the best candidate gene for the stigma color trait through RNA-seq,quantitative real-time PCR(qRT-PCR),and gene structure alignment analysis among the natural watermelon panel.The expression level of Cla97C06G117020 in the orange stigma accession was lower than in the yellow stigma accessions with a significant difference.A nonsynonymous SNP site of the Cla97C06G117020 coding region that causes amino acid variation was related to the stigma color variation among nine watermelon accessions according to their re-sequencing data.Stigma color formation is often related to carotenoids,and we also found that the expression trend of ClCHYB(annotated asβ-carotene hydroxylase)in the carotenoid metabolic pathway was consistent with Cla97C06G117020,and it was expressed in low amounts in the orange stigma accession.These data indicated that Cla97C06G117020 and ClCHYB may interact to form the stigma color.This study provides a theoretical basis for gene fine mapping and mechanisms for the regulation of stigma color in watermelon.

Genome-wide identification of the CONSTANS-LIKE(COL)family and mechanism of fruit senescence regulation by PpCOL8 in sand pear(Pyrus pyrifolia)

Pyrus pyrifolia Nakai‘Whangkeumbae'is a sand pear fruit with excellent nutritional quality and taste.However,the industrial development of pear fruit is significantly limited by its short shelf life.Salicylic acid(SA),a well-known phytohormone,can delay fruit senescence and improve shelf life.However,the mechanism by which SA regulates CONSTANS-LIKE genes(COLs)during fruit senescence and the role of COL genes in mediating fruit senescence in sand pear are poorly understood.In this study,22 COL genes were identified in sand pear,including four COLs(Pp COL8,Pp COL9a,Pp COL9b,and Pp COL14)identified via transcriptome analysis and 18 COLs through genome-wide analysis.These COL genes were divided into three subgroups according to the structural domains of the COL protein.Pp COL8,with two B-box motifs and one CCT domain,belonged to the first subgroup.In contrast,the other three Pp COLs,Pp COL9a,Pp COL9b,and Pp COL14,with similar conserved protein domains and gene structures,were assigned to the third subgroup.The four COLs showed different expression patterns in pear tissues and were preferentially expressed at the early stage of fruit development.Moreover,the expression of Pp COL8 was inhibited by exogenous SA treatment,while SA up-regulated the expression of Pp COL9a and Pp COL9b.Interestingly,Pp COL8 interacts with Pp MADS,a MADS-box protein preferentially expressed in fruit,and SA up-regulated its expression.While the production of ethylene and the content of malondialdehyde(MDA)were increased in Pp COL8-overexpression sand pear fruit,the antioxidant enzyme(POD and SOD)activity and the expression of Pp POD1 and Pp SOD1 in the sand pear fruits were down-regulated,which showed that Pp COL8 promoted sand pear fruit senescence.In contrast,the corresponding changes were the opposite in Pp MADS-overexpression sand pear fruits,suggesting that Pp MADS delayed sand pear fruit senescence.The co-transformation of Pp COL8 and Pp MADS also delayed sand pear fruit senescence.The results of this study revealed that Pp COL8 can play a key role in pear fruit senescence by interacting with Pp MADS through the SA signaling pathway.

普通小麦CONSTANS- LIKE(COL)基因家族的鉴定和表达分析

为探究小麦COL基因在生长发育过程中的潜在功能,以中国春为研究对象,采用生物信息学方法在小麦全基因组水平鉴定TaCOL基因并进行系统分析,并利用qRT-PCR检测其在不同组织及不同胁迫条件下的表达。结果显示,在小麦全基因组水平上一共鉴定到48个COL基因,在进化关系上被分为Ⅰ、Ⅱ、Ⅲ三组;亚细胞定位预测表明,所有TaCOL蛋白均定位在细胞核中。染色体定位发现,它们不均等地分布在小麦的16条染色体上,其中有4个TaCOL基因组成了4个片段复制基因对。基因结构和保守基序分析发现,相同亚组的TaCOL在基因结构和保守基序组成上类似,其中Motif 1和Motif 2分别是构成B-box和CCT两个保守结构域的主要基序。此外,在TaCOL基因的启动子区分布着许多光调节、激素响应、生长发育等多种类型顺式作用元件。qRT-PCR分析发现,所有的TaCOL基因在小麦的不同组织中均有表达,且大部分基因在叶片中的表达水平较高;多数TaCOL基因响应非生物胁迫和激素的诱导,不同光周期处理也能显著影响TaCOL基因的表达水平。本研究为进一步研究TaCOL基因在小麦的生长发育和作物遗传改良方面奠定了基础。

Isolation and Expression Profiling of a CONSTANS-Like Gene and Two FLOWERING LOCUS T-Like Genes from Spinacia oleracea L.

Spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) develops leaf rosettes under short-day conditions, and starts reproductive growth including bolting and flowering under long-day conditions. Japanese people prefer Oriental spinach that bolts easily with a shorter photoperiod than European spinach. This is one of the main reasons that Oriental spinach is difficult to grow year-round. In order to understand spinach flowering mechanisms and obtain knowledge for spinach breeding, we isolated one CONSTANS-like (COL) and two FLOWERING LOCUS T (FT) homologs, which are key components of photoperiodic regulation of flowering time, from a Japanese cultivar. The expression of SoCOL1 showed diurnal rhythm with the highest expression at the end of the dark cycle. This diurnal rhythm is similar to the expression of BvCOL1 from sugar beet (Beta vulgaris), whose flower-promoting effect was observed when overexpressed in Arabidopsis. Phylogenetic analysis showed that SoCOL1 is the closest homolog of BvCOL1, suggesting that SoCOL1 is an ortholog of BvCOL1. SoFT1 and SoFT2 are closely related to BvFT1 and BvFT2, respectively. The expression of SoFT1 and SoFT2 were induced in advance of flower bud formation after changing the photoperiod, but the expression level of SoFT1 was much lower than SoFT2. Currently, we are speculating that SoFT2 is a flower-promoting factor of spinach, and that SoFT1 has a role in light signaling because the expression of SoFT1 showed a diurnal rhythm.

Peripheral blood RNA biomarkers can predict lesion severity in degenerative cervical myelopathy

Degenerative cervical myelopathy is a common cause of spinal cord injury,with longer symptom duration and higher myelopathy severity indicating a worse prognosis.While numerous studies have investigated serological biomarkers for acute spinal cord injury,few studies have explored such biomarkers for diagnosing degenerative cervical myelopathy.This study involved 30 patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy(51.3±7.3 years old,12 women and 18 men),seven healthy controls(25.7±1.7 years old,one woman and six men),and nine patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy(51.9±8.6 years old,three women and six men).Analysis of blood samples from the three groups showed clear differences in transcriptomic characteristics.Enrichment analysis identified 128 differentially expressed genes that were enriched in patients with neurological disabilities.Using least absolute shrinkage and selection operator analysis,we constructed a five-gene model(TBCD,TPM2,PNKD,EIF4G2,and AP5Z1)to diagnose degenerative cervical myelopathy with an accuracy of 93.5%.One-gene models(TCAP and SDHA)identified mild and severe degenerative cervical myelopathy with accuracies of 83.3%and 76.7%,respectively.Signatures of two immune cell types(memory B cells and memory-activated CD4^(+)T cells)predicted levels of lesions in degenerative cervical myelopathy with 80%accuracy.Our results suggest that peripheral blood RNA biomarkers could be used to predict lesion severity in degenerative cervical myelopathy.

The autophagy-lysosome pathway:a potential target in the chemical and gene therapeutic strategies for Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease is a common neurodegenerative disease with movement disorders associated with the intracytoplasmic deposition of aggregate proteins such asα-synuclein in neurons.As one of the major intracellular degradation pathways,the autophagy-lysosome pathway plays an important role in eliminating these proteins.Accumulating evidence has shown that upregulation of the autophagy-lysosome pathway may contribute to the clearance ofα-synuclein aggregates and protect against degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in Parkinson’s disease.Moreover,multiple genes associated with the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease are intimately linked to alterations in the autophagy-lysosome pathway.Thus,this pathway appears to be a promising therapeutic target for treatment of Parkinson’s disease.In this review,we briefly introduce the machinery of autophagy.Then,we provide a description of the effects of Parkinson’s disease–related genes on the autophagy-lysosome pathway.Finally,we highlight the potential chemical and genetic therapeutic strategies targeting the autophagy–lysosome pathway and their applications in Parkinson’s disease.

Construction of RNAi Expression Vector Targeting Vernalizational Gene FaCONSTANS in Tall Fescue

[ Objective ] This study aimed to construct RNAi expression vector targeting vemalizational gene FaCONSTANS （GenBank accession number： GU214996） in tall rescue. [ Method] A 145 bp long Arabidopsis actin gene intron was inserted into the expression vector to construct an intermediate vector pBI121-M-INT. Two pairs of specific primers with restriction sites were designed to amplify a 351 bp long cDNA conserved sequence fragment of vemalizational gene FaCONSTANS for RT-PCR. After restriction enzyme digestion, the amplified fragment was inserted forwardly and reversely at two sides of the intron of intermediate vector to construct an RNAi expression vector with hairpin structure. [ Result ] Double digestion （HindIII ＋ BamHI） showed that the intron was successfully insert- ed into the vector pBI121. PCR amplification and double digestion indicated that target fragment FaCONSTANS was successfully inserted forwardly and reversely in- to the intermediate vector. [ Conclusion] This study laid foundation for breeding novel flowering-inhibited tall rescue cultivars.

Recovery of the injured neural system through gene delivery to surviving neurons in Parkinson’s disease

A critical unaddressed problem in Parkinson’s disease is the lack of therapy that slows or hampers neurodegeneration.While medications effectively manage symptoms,they offer no long-term benefit because they fail to address the underlying neuronal loss.This highlights that the elusive goals of halting progression and restoring damaged neurons limit the long-term impact of current approaches.Recent clinical trials using gene therapy have demonstrated the safety of various vector delivery systems,dosages,and transgenes expressed in the central nervous system,signifying tangible and substantial progress in applying gene therapy as a promising Parkinson’s disease treatment.Intriguingly,at diagnosis,many dopamine neurons remain in the substantia nigra,offering a potential window for recovery and survival.We propose that modulating these surviving dopamine neurons and axons in the substantia nigra and striatum using gene therapy offers a potentially more impactful therapeutic approach for future research.Moreover,innovative gene therapies that focus on preserving the remaining elements may have significant potential for enhancing long-term outcomes and the quality of life for patients with Parkinson’s disease.In this review,we provide a perspective on how gene therapy can protect vulnerable elements in the substantia nigra and striatum,offering a novel approach to addressing Parkinson’s disease at its core.

AAV2-PDE6B restores retinal structure and function in the retinal degeneration 10 mouse model of retinitis pigmentosa by promoting phototransduction and inhibiting apoptosis

Retinitis pigmentosa is a group of inherited diseases that lead to retinal degeneration and photoreceptor cell death.However,there is no effective treatment for retinitis pigmentosa caused by PDE6B mutation.Adeno-associated virus(AAV)-mediated gene therapy is a promising strategy for treating retinitis pigmentosa.The aim of this study was to explore the molecular mechanisms by which AAV2-PDE6B rescues retinal function.To do this,we injected retinal degeneration 10(rd10)mice subretinally with AAV2-PDE6B and assessed the therapeutic effects on retinal function and structure using dark-and light-adapted electroretinogram,optical coherence tomography,and immunofluorescence.Data-independent acquisition-mass spectrometry-based proteomic analysis was conducted to investigate protein expression levels and pathway enrichment,and the results from this analysis were verified by real-time polymerase chain reaction and western blotting.AAV2-PDE6B injection significantly upregulated PDE6βexpression,preserved electroretinogram responses,and preserved outer nuclear layer thickness in rd10 mice.Differentially expressed proteins between wild-type and rd10 mice were closely related to visual perception,and treating rd10 mice with AAV2-PDE6B restored differentially expressed protein expression to levels similar to those seen in wild-type mice.Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genome analysis showed that the differentially expressed proteins whose expression was most significantly altered by AAV2-PDE6B injection were enriched in phototransduction pathways.Furthermore,the phototransductionrelated proteins Pde6α,Rom1,Rho,Aldh1a1,and Rbp1 exhibited opposite expression patterns in rd10 mice with or without AAV2-PDE6B treatment.Finally,Bax/Bcl-2,p-ERK/ERK,and p-c-Fos/c-Fos expression levels decreased in rd10 mice following AAV2-PDE6B treatment.Our data suggest that AAV2-PDE6B-mediated gene therapy promotes phototransduction and inhibits apoptosis by inhibiting the ERK signaling pathway and upregulating Bcl-2/Bax expression in retinitis pigmentosa.

Heterogeneity of mature oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system

Mature oligodendrocytes form myelin sheaths that are crucial for the insulation of axons and efficient signal transmission in the central nervous system.Recent evidence has challenged the classical view of the functionally static mature oligodendrocyte and revealed a gamut of dynamic functions such as the ability to modulate neuronal circuitry and provide metabolic support to axons.Despite the recognition of potential heterogeneity in mature oligodendrocyte function,a comprehensive summary of mature oligodendrocyte diversity is lacking.We delve into early 20th-century studies by Robertson and Río-Hortega that laid the foundation for the modern identification of regional and morphological heterogeneity in mature oligodendrocytes.Indeed,recent morphologic and functional studies call into question the long-assumed homogeneity of mature oligodendrocyte function through the identification of distinct subtypes with varying myelination preferences.Furthermore,modern molecular investigations,employing techniques such as single cell/nucleus RNA sequencing,consistently unveil at least six mature oligodendrocyte subpopulations in the human central nervous system that are highly transcriptomically diverse and vary with central nervous system region.Age and disease related mature oligodendrocyte variation denotes the impact of pathological conditions such as multiple sclerosis,Alzheimer's disease,and psychiatric disorders.Nevertheless,caution is warranted when subclassifying mature oligodendrocytes because of the simplification needed to make conclusions about cell identity from temporally confined investigations.Future studies leveraging advanced techniques like spatial transcriptomics and single-cell proteomics promise a more nuanced understanding of mature oligodendrocyte heterogeneity.Such research avenues that precisely evaluate mature oligodendrocyte heterogeneity with care to understand the mitigating influence of species,sex,central nervous system region,age,and disease,hold promise for the development of therapeutic interventions targeting varied central nervous system pathology.

Pan-TRK positive uterine sarcoma in immunohistochemistry without neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase gene fusions:A case report

BACKGROUND The classification of uterine sarcomas is based on distinctive morphological and immunophenotypic characteristics,increasingly supported by molecular genetic diagnostics.Data on neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase(NTRK)gene fusionpositive uterine sarcoma,potentially aggressive and morphologically similar to fibrosarcoma,are limited due to its recent recognition.Pan-TRK immunohistochemistry(IHC)analysis serves as an effective screening tool with high sensitivity and specificity for NTRK-fusion malignancies.CASE SUMMARY We report a case of a malignant mesenchymal tumor originating from the uterine cervix,which was pan-TRK IHC-positive but lacked NTRK gene fusions,accompanied by a brief literature review.A 55-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with abdominal pain and distension,exhibiting significant ascites and multiple solid pelvic masses.Pelvic examination revealed a tumor encompassing the uterine cervix,extending to the vagina and uterine corpus.A punch biopsy of the cervix indicated NTRK sarcoma with positive immunochemical pan-TRK stain.However,subsequent next generation sequencing revealed no NTRK gene fusion,leading to a diagnosis of poorly differentiated,advanced-stage sarcoma.CONCLUSION The clinical significance of NTRK gene fusion lies in potential treatment with TRK inhibitors for positive sarcomas.Identifying such rare tumors is crucial due to the potential applicability of tropomyosin receptor kinase inhibitor treatment.

Autophagy-targeting modulation to promote peripheral nerve regeneration

Nerve regeneration following traumatic peripheral nerve injuries and neuropathies is a complex process modulated by diverse factors and intricate molecular mechanisms.Past studies have focused on factors that stimulate axonal outgrowth and myelin regeneration.However,recent studies have highlighted the pivotal role of autophagy in peripheral nerve regeneration,particularly in the context of traumatic injuries.Consequently,autophagy-targeting modulation has emerged as a promising therapeutic approach to enhancing peripheral nerve regeneration.Our current understanding suggests that activating autophagy facilitates the rapid clearance of damaged axons and myelin sheaths,thereby enhancing neuronal survival and mitigating injury-induced oxidative stress and inflammation.These actions collectively contribute to creating a favorable microenvironment for structural and functional nerve regeneration.A range of autophagyinducing drugs and interventions have demonstrated beneficial effects in alleviating peripheral neuropathy and promoting nerve regeneration in preclinical models of traumatic peripheral nerve injuries.This review delves into the regulation of autophagy in cell types involved in peripheral nerve regeneration,summarizing the potential drugs and interventions that can be harnessed to promote this process.We hope that our review will offer novel insights and perspectives on the exploitation of autophagy pathways in the treatment of peripheral nerve injuries and neuropathies.

AAV-mediated expression of p65shRNA and bone morphogenetic protein 4 synergistically enhances chondrocyte regeneration

BACKGROUND:Adeno-associated virus(AAV)gene therapy has been proven to be reliable and safe for the treatment of osteoarthritis in recent years.However,given the complexity of osteoarthritis pathogenesis,single gene manipulation for the treatment of osteoarthritis may not produce satisfactory results.Previous studies have shown that nuclear factorκB could promote the inflammatory pathway in osteoarthritic chondrocytes,and bone morphogenetic protein 4(BMP4)could promote cartilage regeneration.OBJECTIVE:To test whether combined application of AAV-p65shRNA and AAV-BMP4 will yield the synergistic effect on chondrocytes regeneration and osteoarthritis treatment.METHODS:Viral particles containing AAV-p65-shRNA and AAV-BMP4 were prepared.Their efficacy in inhibiting inflammation in chondrocytes and promoting chondrogenesis was assessed in vitro and in vivo by transfecting AAV-p65-shRNA or AAV-BMP4 into cells.The experiments were divided into five groups:PBS group;osteoarthritis group;AAV-BMP4 group;AAV-p65shRNA group;and BMP4-p65shRNA 1:1 group.Samples were collected at 4,12,and 24 weeks postoperatively.Tissue staining,including safranin O and Alcian blue,was applied after collecting articular tissue.Then,the optimal ratio between the two types of transfected viral particles was further investigated to improve the chondrogenic potential of mixed cells in vivo.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The combined application of AAV-p65shRNA and AAV-BMP4 together showed a synergistic effect on cartilage regeneration and osteoarthritis treatment.Mixed cells transfected with AAV-p65shRNA and AAV-BMP4 at a 1:1 ratio produced the most extracellular matrix synthesis(P<0.05).In vivo results also revealed that the combination of the two viruses had the highest regenerative potential for osteoarthritic cartilage(P<0.05).In the present study,we also discovered that the combined therapy had the maximum effect when the two viruses were administered in equal proportions.Decreasing either p65shRNA or BMP4 transfected cells resulted in less collagen II synthesis.This implies that inhibiting inflammation by p65shRNA and promoting regeneration by BMP4 are equally important for osteoarthritis treatment.These findings provide a new strategy for the treatment of early osteoarthritis by simultaneously inhibiting cartilage inflammation and promoting cartilage repair.

Wells评分、Kahn评分、St. André评分、Constans评分对下肢深静脉血栓的诊断价值研究

目的评价Wells评分、Kahn评分、St.André评分、Constans评分对下肢深静脉血栓(DVT)的诊断价值。方法选择2006年7月—2009年3月在宁夏医科大学总医院行直接CT静脉造影(CTV)、间接CTV、下肢B超检查的疑诊DVT的住院患者278例,分别行下肢Wells评分、Kahn评分、St.André评分、Constans评分。以各评分低度可能DVT作为阴性结果,中度可能DVT和高度可能DVT作为阳性结果;以CTV检查和/或下肢B超作为诊断DVT的金标准,分别计算各评分诊断DVT的灵敏度、特异度、阳性预测值、阴性预测值和ROC曲线下面积(AUC)。结果各评分诊断DVT的灵敏度、特异度、阳性预测值、阴性预测值、AUC,Wells评分为92.3%、48.9%、65.7%、85.7%、0.845;Kahn评分为64.3%、29.6%、49.2%、44.0%、0.526;St.André评分为90.2%、51.8%、66.5%、83.3%、0.761;Constans评分为95.8%、23.0%、56.8%、83.8%、0.755。Z检验结果显示,除St.André评分与Constans评分诊断DVT的AUC差异无统计学意义外,其他评分两两比较,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论通过比较Wells评分、Kahn评分、St.André评分、Constans评分对DVT的诊断价值发现,Wells评分在4种评分中诊断效能最高,比较适用于中国人群。

甘蓝型油菜开花调控转录因子CONSTANS的表达分析

【目的】研究开花调控转录因子CONSTANS(CO)同源基因在甘蓝型油菜中的表达特征。【方法】以早熟甘蓝型油菜品系D626-6和晚熟甘蓝型油菜品系D125-5为材料,依据甘蓝型油菜CONSTANS同源基因Bn1CON19设计特异性引物扩增CO基因全长编码区,并根据获得的cDNA序列设计实时荧光定量特异性引物,采用SYBR GreenI染料法进行实时荧光定量PCR研究CO基因表达差异。【结果】在整个生育期内,早熟和晚熟甘蓝型油菜品系的CO基因以叶片中的表达量最高,花蕾和茎中表达量次之,且早晚表达量高于中午时分;在不同生育时期内,抽薹期表达量最大,且早熟甘蓝型油菜品系CO基因在叶片和花蕾中的表达明显高于晚熟甘蓝型油菜品系。【结论】CO同源基因在甘蓝型油菜成花过程中以及生育期的长短上发挥着一定的作用。

砂梨CONSTANS基因的克隆及原核表达分析

为了探索梨树植物的开花调控机制,本研究以砂梨(Pyrus pyrifolia Nakai)叶片为材料,采用同源序列克隆法,进行了开花调控相关基因CONSTANS的克隆,命名为PyCO,GenBank登录号为KF246572。序列分析表明,该基因包含一个1023 bp的开放阅读框,编码340个氨基酸,推测蛋白质分子量为37.81 kD,等电点为5.95。PyCO蛋白具有典型的植物CO家族的结构特征,含有2个高度保守的B-box及CCT结构域。进化树分析表明,该氨基酸序列与苹果的同源性接近93%,与碧桃、可可树、草莓等其他高等植物的CO类蛋白同源性也在70%以上。原核表达获得了具有较高表达水平的融合蛋白,分子量约为58.5 kD,为进一步探索梨树开花调控机理奠定了基础。

CONSTANS-LIKE 7基因对拟南芥开花的调控分析

为研究CONSTANS-LIKE 7(COL7)在调控植物开花方面的功能,以定量PCR,GUS染色等方法,研究光及生物钟对COL7表达的影响,以及COL7对拟南芥开花的影响.实验结果显示:光及生物钟参与调控COL7的表达;过表达COL7在长日照条件下抑制CONSTANS(CO)以及FLOWERING LOCUS T(FT)的表达,进而抑制拟南芥开花;col7突变体不论是在长日照下还是短日照下都没有明显的开花表型,说明COL7在调控拟南芥开化方面可能与其家族基因中的其它成员存在功能冗余.

银杏CONSTANS基因植物表达载体构建

目的:构建银杏CONSTANS基因的表达载体。方法:PCR扩增CO基因得到1.2kb左右的片段,用BamHⅠ+HindⅢ酶切纯化,通过T4DNA连接酶连接到植物表达载体pCAMBIA1304上,并转化到农杆菌LBA4404,然后进行菌落PCR及酶切鉴定。结果:载体构建成功。结论:构建了GbCO正义链和反义链的植物表达载体pCAMBIA 1304-GbCOs和pCAMBIA 1304-GbCOa,可用于GbCO基因的转基因功能研究。

辣椒CONSTANS-like转录因子家族的生物信息学分析

CONSTANS(CO)基因介于生物节律钟与下游开花基因之间,是光周期途径中的关键基因。以‘Zunla-1’辣椒基因组数据为试验材料,利用生物信息学工具对辣椒CO-like转录因子基因家族进行研究,以期为进一步揭示CO-like转录因子基因家族在辣椒开花中的作用提供参考。结果表明:‘Zunla-1’辣椒基因组中共有9个CO-like基因,CO-like的蛋白大小相似,理论等电点均小于7;多序列和进化树分析将辣椒CO-like基因家族划分为3个组;利用转录组数据对9个CO-like基因家族成员的基因表达情况进行了分析,发现上述基因在叶片均有表达。

高羊茅光周期调控基因CONSTANS的克隆与分析

本研究以坪用型"黔草1号"高羊茅为实验材料,基于多年生黑麦草CONSTANS(CO)基因序列设计引物,利用3'RACE和5'RACE方法扩增CO基因。结果表明,从高羊茅中分离出CO基因,命名为FaCON-STANS。经序列分析,cDNA全长1557bp,编码376个氨基酸,具有完整的开放阅读框(ORF,166～1296bp),氨基端具有B-box型锌指结构域,碳端具有CCT(CO,CO-like,TOC1)结构域。进一步的同源性分析表明,Fa-CONSTANS蛋白与禾本科植物的CO蛋白亲缘关系较近,与其它植物的亲缘关系较远。