小麦及其近缘种中基因组特异性DNA重复序列的研究进展

本文对小麦族植物中基因组特异性DNA重复序列的分类、基本特征、分离和鉴定方法、在小麦遗传改良中的应用以及未来研究的发展趋势进行了简述。综合已有的研究结果可以看出基因组特异性DNA重复序列是小麦族植物基因组特异性形成的重要构成部分。对基因组特异性DNA重复序列的研究是认识小麦族植物基因组的有效途径之一,基因组特异性DNA重复序列的应用将进一步促进小麦族植物分子细胞遗传学和普通小麦遗传改良研究的进展。

球形棕囊藻(Phaeocystis globosa)叶绿体psaA基因片段的序列分析

根据GenBank中检索到的南极棕囊藻(Phaeocystisantarctica)psaA基因序列设计psaAL和psaAR引物,对球形棕囊藻(Phaeocystisglobosa)的psaA基因片段进行PCR扩增并测序,获得了629bp的DNA序列。应用ClustalX对球形棕囊藻P1、P2株系和南极棕囊藻的psaA基因片段序列进行比对,结果表明,球形棕囊藻psaA基因片段序列无插入/缺失,核苷酸差异率为3.34%。应用DNAstar分析软件推断球形棕囊藻和南极棕囊藻的psaA基因对应的氨基酸序列和RNA二级结构,发现它们的氨基酸序列差异不大,序列中209个氨基酸只有1个发生了变化,其氨基酸变异率为0.48%;除部分结构域比较相似外,RNA二级结构上体现一定程度的差异,这可能对棕囊藻的分子分类研究有参考价值。因所获得的psaA基因片段序列及氨基酸序列具有种的极端保守性,不适宜用作Phaeocystis属种间的分子分类研究。

小肠结肠炎耶尔森菌耐热性肠毒素B基因(ystB)初步研究

目的研究小肠结肠炎耶尔森菌的耐热性肠毒素B基因(ystB)的分布特征。方法通过聚合酶链反应(PCR)、DNA探针杂交方法与序列分析检测致病性和非致病性小肠结肠炎耶尔森菌携带ystB基因的情况。结果98株非致病性小肠结肠炎耶尔森菌中52株携带ystB基因,占53.06%。全部48株致病性小肠结肠炎耶尔森菌均不携带该基因。结论ystB基因仅存在于部分生物1A型非致病性小肠结肠炎耶尔森菌,而不存在于致病性菌株中。

中国部分地区结核分支杆菌耐利福平、异烟肼和链酶素耐药基因的检测

目的研究我国部分地区耐利福平(RFP)、异烟肼(INH)和链酶素(SM)结核分支杆菌临床分离株rpoB基因、KatGr、psL基因突变情况,评价其耐药分子机制。方法采用PCR和聚合酶链反应-单链构象多态性(PCR-SSCP)对373株结核分支杆菌临床分离株(其中敏感株148株,耐RFPI、NH、SM株共225株)rpoB基因、KatG和rpsL基因进行检测。并对其中19株SSCP阴性的耐RFP株用双脱氧末端终止法进行测序分析。结果安徽省、北京市、上海市、河北省、河南省、辽宁省、吉林省结核分支杆菌耐RFP临床分离株rpoB基因突变率分别为90%、91%、90%、91%、90%、93%、91%;KatG基因突变率分别为69%、63%、71%、68%、67%、68%、65%,rpsL基因突变率71%、69%、74%、68%、70%、61%、76%,分别为经统计学处理不同地区间无显著性差异(χ2=0.46,P>0.05)。同时rpoB基因敏感株均无突变,特异性为100%;KatG基因有3株发生突变,特异性为98%。19株SSCP阴性耐药株中经测序6株在531位密码子TCG→TTG,1株526位密码子CAC→TAC,7株发生在516位密码子GAC→GTC,5株未改变。结论我国不同地区耐利福平、异烟肼和链霉素的rpoB、KatGr、psL耐药基因突变率大致相同,rpoB基因、KatG和rpsL基因突变分别是耐RFP、INH和SM结核分支杆菌耐药性产生的主要分子机制,PCR-SSCP可快速检测结核分支杆菌RFPI、NH和SM耐药性。

Molecular Characterization of a Chinese Soybean Mosaic Virus Isolate by RT_PCR, cDNA Sequence Analysis and Direct Expression of PCR Products in Bacteria

Soybean mosaic virus (SMV) causes one of the most severe viral diseases in soybean ( Glycine max L.) and is known to contain many pathogenically and serologically related isolates. In the present study, the authors have obtained cDNAs to all cistrons of a Chinese SMV isolate, SMV_ZK, by RT_PCR. By analysing the nucleotide and amino acid sequence of the HC_PRO, NIb and CP cistrons, it was found that SMV_ZK was highly homologous to the G2 strain of SMV, thus confirming the existence of G2_like isolates in soybean crop in China. The amplified cDNAs were directly cloned into a bacterial expression vector. With the exception of the P3 cistron, expression of the cDNAs of all other cistrons in bacteria gave rise to polypeptides of expected molecular weight. The expressed viral proteins were subsequently purified by gel elution. The preparation of viral_specific cDNAs and gene products will be useful in future functional study of the SMV genome.

p21^(WAF1/CIP1) Gene DNA Sequence Change and Their Relationship with the Phenotype of Human Osteosarcoma

Objective: To investigate the p21WAF1 /CIP1gene DNA sequence change and their relationship with the phenotype of human osteosarcoma. Methods: p21WAF1 /CIP1gene DNA of 36 osteosarcoma spec- imens was examined by using polymerase chain reaction-single strand conformation polymorphism (PCR- SSCP) method. The PCR products were sequenced directly. Results: In p21WAF1 /CIP1 gene exon3 of 36 cases of human osteosarcoma, the change of C→T in the p21WAF1 /CIP1gene CDNA sequence of position 609th occurred in 17 cases with the incidence being 44.4%. In 10 normal blood samples, DNA sequence analysis showed the change of C→T in the p21WAF1 /CIP1gene CDNA sequence of position 609th occurred in 8 cases with the incidence being 80%. Conclusion: The novel location of p21WAF1 /CIP1gene polymorphism of osteosarcoma, but not mutation was de?ned, and this location might provide the meaningful reference for the further research of p21WAF1/CIP1 gene.p2lWAF1/CIP1基因DNA序列分析及其与骨肉瘤表型的关系

Characterization of Two Groups of Low_copy and Specific DNA Sequences Isolated from Chromosome 7B of Common Wheat

Recent work revealed that, in the genomes of polyploid wheat, there exists a class of low_copy and chromosome_specific sequences that are labile upon polyploid formation. This class of sequences was proposed to play a critical role in the stabilization and establishment of nascent plant polyploids as new species. To further study this issue, five wheat chromosome 7B_specific sequences, isolated from common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) by chromosome microdissection, were characterized. The sequences were studied by genomic Southern hybridizations on a collection of polyploid wheats and their diploid progenitors. Four sequences hybridized to all polyploid species, but at the diploid level to only species closely related to the B_genome of polyploid wheat. This indicates that these sequences originated with the divergence of the diploid species, and was then vertically transmitted to polyploids. One sequence hybridized to all species at both the diploid and polyploid levels, suggesting its elimination after the polyploid wheat formation. The hybridization of this sequence to two synthetic polyploid wheats indicated that sequence elimination is a rapid event and probably related to methylation status of the sequence. Based on the above results, we suggest that selective changes of low_copy sequences occur rapidly after polyploid formation, which may contribute to the differentiation of chromosomes in newly formed allopolyploid wheats.

CLONING AND ANALYSIS OF THE GENOMIC DNA SEQUENCE OF AUGMENTER OF LIVERR EGENERATION FROM RAT

Objective.To search for genomic DNA sequence of the augmenter of liver regeneration(ALR)of rat.Methods.Polymerase chain reaction(PCR)with specific primers was used to amp lify the sequence from the rat genome.Results.A piece of genomic DNA sequence and a p iece of pseudogene of rat ALR were identified.The lengths of the gene and pseudogene are 1508bp and 442bp,respectively.The ALR gene of rat includes 3exons and 2introns.The 442bp DNA sequence may represent a pseudogene or a ALR-related peptide.Predicted amino acid sequence analysis showed that there were 14different amino acid residues between the gene and pseu do-gene.ALR-related peptide is 84amin o acid residues in length and relates closely to ALR protein.Conclusion.There might be a multigene family of A LR in rat.

Preliminary Studies on Identification of Lycium Linn.Germplasm Resources by nrDNA ITS Sequencing

[Objective] The study aimed to identify woltberry （Lycium Linn.） germplasm resources at molecular level by analyzing the nrDNA ITS sequence. [Method] Genomic DNA from woltberry leaves extracted by modified CTAB method were regarded as templates for PCR amplification by specific primer, clone and sequencing. [Result] The nrDNA ITS sequences were obtained and then differentiated among three tested materials. [Conclusion] PCR amplification and sequencing on nrDNA ITS is a feasible approach to identify different woltberry germplasm resources.

DNA barcoding discriminates Pampus minor(Liu et al.,1998) from Pampus species

Although Pampus minor has been classified as a new species, it still remains controversial. Was used a DNA barcoding technique based on homologous sequence analysis of the16S and CO1 genes to clarify the confusion over the identification of this species. Among 12 individuals whose genetic distance was 0.002, two haplotypes were found. According to the 16S sequences, the genetic distances ranged from 0.121 to 0.133 between P. minor and other Pampus species. Although the same the genetic distance between the two P minor haplotypes was generated using CO1 sequences, the haplotype of Pm22-23, Pm28, and Pm32-33 was the same as that of Pci EF607462 and EF607466, while the haplotype of Pm24-27 and Pm29-31 was the same as that of Pci EF607461 and EF607463-65. In addition, the genetic distance ranged only from 0.002 to 0.005 between P minor and Pa EF607460 and EF607458. Apart from this, the interspecies genetic distances varied from 0.135 to 0.143 between P minor and other t＇ampus species according to the C01 sequences. Phylogenetic trees, using combined 16S and CO1 data, strongly support the viewpoint that all the P. minor individuals form one clade that is in a sister position to Pampus sp. individuals （EU357803, FJ434342-FJ434343, and FJ652423-FJ652427）.

Identification of p63 expression in human lung cancer: analysis by complementary DNA and tissue microarray

Objective: To evaluate p63 expression at mRNA transcripts and protein levels in lung squamous cell cancer (SCC), adenocarcinoma, large cell lung cancer (LCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and their matched metastatic tumors. The association between p63 expression and p63 locus at chromosomal 3q27 q29 was also investigated. Methods: p63 mRNA expression levels in a large series of lung cancers including SCC, adenocarcinoma, LCLC, SCLC and their matched metastatic tumors were analyzed by cDNA microarray technology. A tissue microarray from 150 primary lung cancer specimens was constructed and used for immunohistochemical detection of p63 protein expression. Chromosomal imbalances at the p63 locus in 70 primary lung cancers samples were studied by comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) technology. Results: mRNA levels were 10 fold in SCC compared to LCLC, SCLC, and adenocarcinoma. Interestingly, the mRNA expression of p63 in metastatic carcinomas was significantly higher than that in their matched primary tumors ( P <0 001). Immunohistochemistry demonstrated that p63 expression was 94.64% in SCC but only 1 79% in lung adenocarcinoma and 2 of 4 LCLC were positive staining. All the results in of SCLC were negative. There was a statistically significant difference for p63 positivity between pT1 tumors and those of higher stage ( P =0 035). The CGH results indicated that p63 locus at chromosomal 3q27 q29 was overrepresented in SCC. p63 immunopositivity correlated significantly with pronounced gains of the p63 locus at chromosomal 3q27 q29 (P=0.0001), indicating that strong expression of p63 in lung SCC correlated with increased gene amplification. Conclusion: p63 might play an important role not only in squamous differentiation of lung cancer but also in tumor development and progression.

Relationship between Mutations in DNA Sequences Loci Coding Pre-miRNAs and Genes Related to Biogenesis of SncRNAs with MiRNA Expression in Endometrial Carcinoma Tissues

Endometrial cancer （EC） is the most common and lethal gynaecological cancer type in Europe and in North America. Frequently EC arises more in the corpus proper and manifests as round, polypoid expansile masses, but it may also originate in the lower uterine segment or spread in endometrium with necrosis and hemorrhage. The analysis was performed using a custom panel containing all DNA sequences loci coding pre-miRNAs and genes related to biogenesis and regulation of sncRNAs in normal and tumor tissues extracted from 6 unrelated patients with endometrial carcinoma. The identified variations were correlated with mature miRNAs differentially expressed in the same normal and tumor endometrial tissues. The comparison analysis confirmed the high degree of cellular and genetic intratumoral heterogeneity with a temporal and spatial miRNA expression distribution in association with genomic variants identified. The classification of specific DNA mutations, onto the loci identified, should be suitable to characterize possible instability genome regions and help classification of tumors to ameliorate the clinical management of patients affected by endometrial carcinoma.

Isolation and Purification of Carp Mitochondrial DNA and Structural Analysis of Its tRNA^(Cys) Gene and the Light Strand Origin

A new method is presented with which we isolated milochondrial DNA from fresh carp liver usingdifferential centrifugation and DNase treatment that gave high yield of purified product with an easyand economical procedure. Highly distinct bands were displayed in agarose gel electrophoresls ofthe product digested with restrictlon enzymes, which were successfully used in constructingrestriction map and molecular clone of mitochondrial genes. With DNAs thus obtained, we havecloned cysteine tRNA gene (tRNA^(Cys) gene) of carp mitochondria, determined the nucleotide sequenceof it and the light strand origin, and depicted the cloverleaf secondary structure of tDNA^(Cya) and thelight strand origin. Analysis of nucleotide sequences of tRNA^(Cy) genes of 5 vertebrates has revealedunusual features of carp mitochondrial tRNA^(Cy) gene as compared with their cytoplasmic counter-parts, Altogether 36 bases were found in the light strand origin of carp mitochondriaf: 11 pairs in thestem; and 14 bases in the loop. As compared with those of other 11 vertebrate species, the sequenceof the stem is very conservative while both sequence and length of the loop are quite variable. Thestructure of the stem-loop may play an important role in light strand replication.

产γ-氨基丁酸屎肠球菌的筛选及γ-氨基丁酸的定量

本试验旨在利用分子生物学方法鉴定分离得到1株产γ-氨基丁酸（GABA）屎肠球菌,并定量测定所产GABA的量。从泡菜、酸奶、土壤、新鲜牛奶样品中筛选出一目标菌株F6,进行形态学特征与革兰氏染色鉴定;再扩增菌株F6的16S r DNA基因,然后测定该基因序列和构建系统发育树;同时采用高效液相色谱（HPLC）法定量测定菌株F6发酵液中的GABA含量。结果表明：菌株F6菌落大而光滑、圆形、直径1~2 mm、边缘整齐、乳白色;在分离培养基上菌落周围形成透明圈,使分离培养基呈黄色;在MRS固体培养基上菌落不透明,周围有透明圈。革兰氏染色鉴定菌株F6为阳性菌。分子生物学鉴定分析显示,菌株F6的16S r DNA基因序列与Gen Bank数据库中屎肠球菌（Enterococcus faecium）的相似性大于99%。HPLC法测定得到GABA标准曲线线性方程为Y=7 080 733.139 5 X-4 511.692 7（R2=0.999 4）,通过方程得出菌株F6发酵液中的GABA含量为7.1 g/L,保留时间为7~10 min。结果提示,本试验筛选得到1株高产GABA的屎肠球菌F6。

内蒙古地区传统发酵乳中乳酸菌的分离与鉴定

对内蒙古地区传统发酵乳中乳酸菌进行分离并鉴定。以蒙古族传统发酵乳为材料,采用传统的细菌纯培养分离方法分离乳酸菌株,通过形态学特征及生理生化试验初步确定乳酸菌的基础上,进一步利用细菌16S r DNA基因序列分析和系统发育进化树构建,对其种属进行分析鉴定。分析鉴定结果显示,分离得到的29株乳酸菌共鉴定为2个属,6个种。2个属分别为乳酸杆菌属(Lactobacillus)和肠球菌属(Entercoccus),6个种分别为短乳杆菌(Levilaccillus brevis,4株)、植物乳杆菌(Lactiplantibacillus plantarum,8株)、粪肠球菌(Enterococcus faecalis,9株)、鸡肠球菌(Enterococcus gallinarum,3株)、蒙氏肠球菌(Enterococcus mundtii,1株)、耐久肠球菌(Enterococcus durans,4株)。该研究采集的发酵乳样品中乳酸菌资源丰富,代表着内蒙古蒙古族传统发酵乳制品中优势性乳酸菌菌种,为优良发酵剂的研发奠定了微生物资源基础。

Identification of Stellaria media by PCR

Aim To provide a rapid and reliable method for identifying the fork medicine Stellaria media （Linn. ） Cyr. （Herba Stellariae mediae） （Caryophyllaceae） from its adulterant Myosoton aquaticure （L.） Fries （Herba Myosoti aquatici） （Caryophyllaceae） by polymerase chain reaction （PCR） technology. Methods A molecular genetic approach has been developed to identify S. media for the first time. 5S-rRNA spacer domain was amplified by PCR from the isolated genomic DNA, and the PCR products were then sequenced. Results The nucleotide sequences of S. media and M. aquaticum were measured to determine their identity. Furthermore, the nucleotide sequences of three Stellaria species, S. vestita, S. longifolia and S. radians, were also measured for the sake of providing the evidence of the biological phylogeny of SteUaria. Diversity between DNA sequence and restriction enzyme mapping among a variety of the species was found in their 5S-rRNA spacer domains. Conclusion The 5S-rRNA spacer domains can be used as a molecular marker for differentiating S. media from M. aquaticum and in phylogenetie studies of Stellaria.

Study on Genomic Changes in Partial Amphiploids of Common Wheat_Wheatgrass

According to conventional theory, little genomic changes should occur in homozygous and stable amphiploids of the grass family, particularly those involving polyploid wheat as a parent. In the present study, however, extensive genomic changes were detected in two octoploid partial amphiploids of common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)_wheatgrass (Agropyron intermedium (Host) P.B.=Elytrigia intermedia (Host) Nevski=Thinopyrum intermedium (Host) Barkworth and Dewey), namely Zhong 3 and Zhong 5, by RFLP analysis using 10 low_copy, wheat chromosome_specific sequences and 33 representative homoeologous group_specific sequences as probes. Genomic changes involved loss of wheat hybridization fragment(s) and/or acquisition of new fragment(s). Uniformity of the RFLP patterns among 5 individual plants taken respectively from Zhong 3 and Zhong 5 in two successive generations, suggested that genomic changes probably had occurred in the early few generations after octoploid amphiploid formation, and remained essentially static thereafter. The highly similar RFLP patterns between Zhong 3 and Zhong 5, which had identical genomic constitution but differed from each other due to involvement of different wheat varieties as parents imply that genomic changes were probably not at random. Possible causes for the extensive and rapid genomic changes in the newly formed plant amphiploids, as well as their implications for polyploid genome evolution and breeding application are discussed.

A new mutation (1062 del 16) of iduronate-2-sulfatase gene from a Chinese patient with Hunter syndrome

Objective: To identify the mutations of iduronate-2-sulfatase (IDS) gene, to reveal its mutation features, and to establish a basis for genetic counseling and prenatal gene diagnosis of Hunter syndrome. Methods: Urine glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) assay, PCR and DNA sequencing were performed to detect mutation of IDS gene of the patient and his parents. Results: The result showed that the patient was: DS(++), HS(++), KS(-), CS(-), and that both of his parents were negative. A frame-shift deletion mutation (1062 del 16) was identified in exon 7 of the patient's IDS gene. His parents' genotypes were normal. Conclusion:The patient's mutation was not inherited by his parents but a novel one. The mutation probably altered the primary structure and tertiary structure of IDS enzyme protein remarkably and lowered the activity of IDS enzyme greatly. Therefore it is supposed to be the direct cause of the disorder.

Epigenetic regulation in alcoholic liver disease

Alcoholic liver disease （ALD） is characterized by steatosis or fat deposition in the liver and inflammation, which leads to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Induction of target genes without involving changes in DNA sequence seems to contribute greatly to liver injury. Chromatin modifications including alterations in histones and DNA, as well as post-transcriptional changes collectively referred to as epigenetic effects are altered by alcohol. Recent studies have pointed to a significant role for epigenetic mechanisms at the nucleosomal level influencing gene expression and disease outcome in ALD. Specifically, epigenetic alterations by alcohol include histone modifications such as changes in acetylation and phosphorylation, hypomethylation of DNA, and alterations in miRNAs. These modifications can be induced by alcoholnduced oxidative stress that results in altered recruitment of transcriptional machinery and abnormal gene expression. Delineating these mechanisms in initiation and progression of ALD is becoming a major area of interest. This review summarizes key epigenetic mechanisms that are dysregulated by alcohol in the liver. Alterations by alcohol in histone and DNA modifications, enzymes related to histone acetylation such as histone acetyltransferases, his-tone deacetylases and sirtuins, and methylation enzymes such as DNA methyltransferases are discussed. Chromatin modifications and miRNA alterations that result in immune cell dysfunction contributing to inflammatory cytokine production in ALD is reviewed. Finally, the role of alcohol-mediated oxidative stress in epigenetic regulation in ALD is described. A better understanding of these mechanisms is crucial for designing novel epigenetic based therapies to ameliorate ALD.

Genomic Signal Enhancement by Clustering

Weight matrix models for signal sequence motif are simple. A main limitation of the models is the assumption of independence between positions. Signal enhancement is achieved by taking the total likelihood as the objective function for maximization to cluster sequences into groups with different patterns. As an example, the initial and terminal signals for translation in rice genome are examined.