[Objective] This study aims to conduct cloning and sequence analysis of ADH gene in D. Antiqua. [Method] Full-length cDNA of ADH gene in D. antiqua was cloned by using RACE technology （GenBank access number： JQ66600...[Objective] This study aims to conduct cloning and sequence analysis of ADH gene in D. Antiqua. [Method] Full-length cDNA of ADH gene in D. antiqua was cloned by using RACE technology （GenBank access number： JQ666006）. Analysis of the homology, characteristics and functional domains of ADH sequence and the phy- Iogenetic relationship to other dipteran ADH were conducted. [Result] The full length of ADH cDNA is 1 088 bp containing a 771 bp of ORF, encoding 256 amino acids, with a calculated relative molecular weight of 30.80 kDa and a theoretical isoelectric point of 8.22. The deduced amino acid sequence shares the highest homology with Glossina morsitans morsitans based on homological analysis and phylogenetic analysis. [Conclusion] This study provides basis for further research of ADH gene.展开更多
Phenol oxidase in Drosophila melanogaster occurs as folded phase precursors designated as prophenol oxidase A1 and A3, and prophenol oxidase is activated with alcohol, especially 2-propanol, within a few minutes as un...Phenol oxidase in Drosophila melanogaster occurs as folded phase precursors designated as prophenol oxidase A1 and A3, and prophenol oxidase is activated with alcohol, especially 2-propanol, within a few minutes as unfolded-phase in vitro. To clarify a common effect of alcohols on proteins and peptides, the extract containing prophenol oxidase protein was prepared. Phenol oxidase activity activated with 2-propanol has been maintained stable at least 24 hours remains as it is. Protein of prophenol oxidase was not denatured opposite hypnoses known as the instability of protein with alcohol. Activated prophenol oxidase with 2-propanol remain enzyme activity with no aggregation, stable, renaturation, and the refolding phenomena occurred around the active phase within the catalytic active center of prophenol oxidase protein in Drosophila melanogaster. This study is important to induce the wide range applications of the effect in many fields for rational drag design.展开更多
Lipids are essential membrane structural components and important signal carriers. The major enzymatic metabolisms of various lipids (phospholipid, sphingolipid, cholesterol) are well studied. The developmental functi...Lipids are essential membrane structural components and important signal carriers. The major enzymatic metabolisms of various lipids (phospholipid, sphingolipid, cholesterol) are well studied. The developmental function of lipid metabolism has remained, for the most part, elusive. With the help of new techniques and model organisms, the important roles of lipid metabolism in development just start to emerge. Drosophila spermatogenesis is an ideal system for in vivo studies of cytokinesis and membrane remodeling during development. The metabolic regulators of many lipids, including phosphatidylinositol (PI) lipids, fatty acids and cholesterol, are reported to play critical roles in various steps during Drosophila spermatogenesis. In this mini-review, we summarized recent findings supporting a tight link between lipids metabolism and Drosophila sperm development.展开更多
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (30870340,31071968)Scientific and Technological Research Project of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission (KJ100620)Key Project of Chongqing Normal University (2011XLZ12)~~
文摘[Objective] This study aims to conduct cloning and sequence analysis of ADH gene in D. Antiqua. [Method] Full-length cDNA of ADH gene in D. antiqua was cloned by using RACE technology （GenBank access number： JQ666006）. Analysis of the homology, characteristics and functional domains of ADH sequence and the phy- Iogenetic relationship to other dipteran ADH were conducted. [Result] The full length of ADH cDNA is 1 088 bp containing a 771 bp of ORF, encoding 256 amino acids, with a calculated relative molecular weight of 30.80 kDa and a theoretical isoelectric point of 8.22. The deduced amino acid sequence shares the highest homology with Glossina morsitans morsitans based on homological analysis and phylogenetic analysis. [Conclusion] This study provides basis for further research of ADH gene.
文摘Phenol oxidase in Drosophila melanogaster occurs as folded phase precursors designated as prophenol oxidase A1 and A3, and prophenol oxidase is activated with alcohol, especially 2-propanol, within a few minutes as unfolded-phase in vitro. To clarify a common effect of alcohols on proteins and peptides, the extract containing prophenol oxidase protein was prepared. Phenol oxidase activity activated with 2-propanol has been maintained stable at least 24 hours remains as it is. Protein of prophenol oxidase was not denatured opposite hypnoses known as the instability of protein with alcohol. Activated prophenol oxidase with 2-propanol remain enzyme activity with no aggregation, stable, renaturation, and the refolding phenomena occurred around the active phase within the catalytic active center of prophenol oxidase protein in Drosophila melanogaster. This study is important to induce the wide range applications of the effect in many fields for rational drag design.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 30771060 and 31071253)
文摘Lipids are essential membrane structural components and important signal carriers. The major enzymatic metabolisms of various lipids (phospholipid, sphingolipid, cholesterol) are well studied. The developmental function of lipid metabolism has remained, for the most part, elusive. With the help of new techniques and model organisms, the important roles of lipid metabolism in development just start to emerge. Drosophila spermatogenesis is an ideal system for in vivo studies of cytokinesis and membrane remodeling during development. The metabolic regulators of many lipids, including phosphatidylinositol (PI) lipids, fatty acids and cholesterol, are reported to play critical roles in various steps during Drosophila spermatogenesis. In this mini-review, we summarized recent findings supporting a tight link between lipids metabolism and Drosophila sperm development.
