[Objective] The research aimed to discuss the differential expression quantity of miRNA-181b in mature（18-month-old） and immature（one-month-old） cattle＇s anterior pituitary and its regulation function.[Method] cD...[Objective] The research aimed to discuss the differential expression quantity of miRNA-181b in mature（18-month-old） and immature（one-month-old） cattle＇s anterior pituitary and its regulation function.[Method] cDNA library of miRNA in mature（18-month-old） and immature（one-month-old） cattle＇s anterior pituitary were established.After Solexa high-throughput sequencing of miRNA in the cDNA library,miRNA in anterior pituitary of bulls was identified.miRNA-181b with differential expression were selected from the sequencing results.By real-time quantitative RT-PCR,the expression laws of miRNA-181b in the anterior pituitary of Yanbian Cattle in different growth period was validated.And the target genes of miRNA-181b were forecast by using TargetScanS prediction software.[Result] The expression quantity of miRNA-181b had great difference in cattle＇s anterior pituitary different growth periods.The expression quantity of miRNA-181b in anterior pituitary of one-month-old cattle was 4.05 times as that in 18-month-old cattle.The binding of miRNA-181b with 838-844 bases in 3＇ untranslated region of FSHβ gene was specific and the binding base sites were UGAAUGUA.[Conclusion] This research provided the theoretical basis for the transcription regulation research of FSHβ.展开更多
Acaudina leucoprocta is an edible sea cucumber of economic interest that is widely distributed in China. Little information is available concerning the molecular genetics of this species although such knowledge would ...Acaudina leucoprocta is an edible sea cucumber of economic interest that is widely distributed in China. Little information is available concerning the molecular genetics of this species although such knowledge would contribute to a better understanding of the optimal conditions for its aquaculture and its mechanisms of defense against disease. Therefore, we constructed a c DNA library and, based on bioinformatics analysis of the sequences, the functions of 75% of the c DNAs were identifi ed, including those involved in cell structure, energy metabolism, mitochondrial function, and signal transduction pathways. Approximately 25% of genes in the library were unmatched. The gene for A. leucoprocta ferritin was also cloned. The predicted amino-acid sequence of ferritin displayed signifi cant homology with other sea-cucumber counterparts but indicated that it was a new member of the ferritin family. Semiquantitative real-time RT-PCR indicated the highest levels of ferritin m RNA expression in the intestine. A polyclonal antibody of ferritin was also produced. These data provide a set of molecular tools essential for further studies of the functions of ferritin protein in A. leucoprocta.展开更多
Nitrogen (N) is an essential macronutrient and an important factor limiting agricultural productivity. N deficient or excess conditions often occur during the cotton growth season and incorrect N application may affec...Nitrogen (N) is an essential macronutrient and an important factor limiting agricultural productivity. N deficient or excess conditions often occur during the cotton growth season and incorrect N application may affect cotton fiber yield and quality. Here, the influence of N stress on the cotton fiber proteome was investigated by two-dimensional gel electrophoresis and mass spectrometry. The results indicated that N application rate affects nitrogen accumulation in fiber cells and fiber length. The proteins differentially expressed during N stress were mainly related to plant carbohydrate metabolism, cell wall component synthesis and transportation, protein/amino acid metabolism, antioxidation and hormone metabolism. The most abundant proteins were C metabolism-related. Ten days post anthesis is a critical time for fiber cells to perceive environmental stress and most proteins were suppressed in both N deficient and N excess conditions at this sampling stage. However, several N metabolism proteins were increased to enhance N stress tolerance. Excess N may suppress carbohydrate/energy metabolism in early fiber development much like N deficiency. These results have identified some interesting proteins that can be further analyzed to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of N tolerance.展开更多
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(30972100)Jilin Science and Technology Development Pro-gram (201101015)~~
文摘[Objective] The research aimed to discuss the differential expression quantity of miRNA-181b in mature（18-month-old） and immature（one-month-old） cattle＇s anterior pituitary and its regulation function.[Method] cDNA library of miRNA in mature（18-month-old） and immature（one-month-old） cattle＇s anterior pituitary were established.After Solexa high-throughput sequencing of miRNA in the cDNA library,miRNA in anterior pituitary of bulls was identified.miRNA-181b with differential expression were selected from the sequencing results.By real-time quantitative RT-PCR,the expression laws of miRNA-181b in the anterior pituitary of Yanbian Cattle in different growth period was validated.And the target genes of miRNA-181b were forecast by using TargetScanS prediction software.[Result] The expression quantity of miRNA-181b had great difference in cattle＇s anterior pituitary different growth periods.The expression quantity of miRNA-181b in anterior pituitary of one-month-old cattle was 4.05 times as that in 18-month-old cattle.The binding of miRNA-181b with 838-844 bases in 3＇ untranslated region of FSHβ gene was specific and the binding base sites were UGAAUGUA.[Conclusion] This research provided the theoretical basis for the transcription regulation research of FSHβ.
基金Supported by the Zhejiang Science and Technology Department(No.2009C03017-4)the Major Project of the Ningbo Science Bureau(No.2008C50027)the K.C.Wong Magna Fund at Ningbo University
文摘Acaudina leucoprocta is an edible sea cucumber of economic interest that is widely distributed in China. Little information is available concerning the molecular genetics of this species although such knowledge would contribute to a better understanding of the optimal conditions for its aquaculture and its mechanisms of defense against disease. Therefore, we constructed a c DNA library and, based on bioinformatics analysis of the sequences, the functions of 75% of the c DNAs were identifi ed, including those involved in cell structure, energy metabolism, mitochondrial function, and signal transduction pathways. Approximately 25% of genes in the library were unmatched. The gene for A. leucoprocta ferritin was also cloned. The predicted amino-acid sequence of ferritin displayed signifi cant homology with other sea-cucumber counterparts but indicated that it was a new member of the ferritin family. Semiquantitative real-time RT-PCR indicated the highest levels of ferritin m RNA expression in the intestine. A polyclonal antibody of ferritin was also produced. These data provide a set of molecular tools essential for further studies of the functions of ferritin protein in A. leucoprocta.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 30971735)the Specialized Research Funds for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education (Grant No.200803070017)
文摘Nitrogen (N) is an essential macronutrient and an important factor limiting agricultural productivity. N deficient or excess conditions often occur during the cotton growth season and incorrect N application may affect cotton fiber yield and quality. Here, the influence of N stress on the cotton fiber proteome was investigated by two-dimensional gel electrophoresis and mass spectrometry. The results indicated that N application rate affects nitrogen accumulation in fiber cells and fiber length. The proteins differentially expressed during N stress were mainly related to plant carbohydrate metabolism, cell wall component synthesis and transportation, protein/amino acid metabolism, antioxidation and hormone metabolism. The most abundant proteins were C metabolism-related. Ten days post anthesis is a critical time for fiber cells to perceive environmental stress and most proteins were suppressed in both N deficient and N excess conditions at this sampling stage. However, several N metabolism proteins were increased to enhance N stress tolerance. Excess N may suppress carbohydrate/energy metabolism in early fiber development much like N deficiency. These results have identified some interesting proteins that can be further analyzed to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of N tolerance.
