Karyotype Analysis of Lycium ruthenicum Murr.

Karyotype analysis of Lycium ruthenicum Murr. was carried out in this study. The results showed that the chromosome number was 2n=2x=24; the arm index was 48; the ratio of the longest chromosome to the shortest one was 1.31; the proportions of chromosomes with arm ratio higher than 2 was 0.08; the asymmetry index was 57.02; the karyotype type was 2A; and the karyotype formula was 2n=-24=20m＋4sm.

Cytological Evaluation and Karyotype Analysis in Plant Germplasms of Elytrigia Desv.

Elytrigia Desv. is widely distributed throughout the world and is represented with species of various levels of ploidy including diploids, tetraploids, hexaploids, octaploids, and decaploids. The distribution pattern of these ploidy levels, however, is not well-defined. In this study, the levels of ploidy for 64 accessions of Elytrigia from 25 countries were determined with microscopic procedures. The results showed that accessions of E. intermedia and E. repens were grouped into three distinct levels of ploidy including diploids, tetraploids and hexaploids. For E. elongata, E. pontica, and E. caespitosa, it was found that two ploidy levels presented, and only one ploidy level was in those of E. hybrid, E. pycnantha, E. pungens, E. juncea, and E. alatavica. Karyotype analysis indicated that the karyotype formula of diploid, tetraploid and hexaploid of E. intermedia was 2n = 2x = 14 = 6m ＋ 6sm ＋ 2st, 2n = 4x = 28 = 2M ＋ 10m ＋ 16sm and 2n = 6x = 42 = 4M ＋ 18m ＋ 20sin, respectively. Furthermore, the karyotype formula of three germplasms in tetraploid of E. intermedia was 2n=4x=28 =2M＋ 10m＋ 16sm, 2n=4x=28=4M＋22m （sat）＋2sm and 2n=4x=28 =4M＋ 12m＋ 12sm （sat）, which were not completely uniform. Therefore, it could be suggested that the studies about chromosome constitution would be helpful for the detail understanding of the diversity of germplasm resource in Elytrigia and promoting the utilization in the crop molecular breeding.

Karyotype Analysis of BC_1 and BC_2 Progenies between Sugarcane and Erianthus fulvus

In this study, karyotype analysis of F2BCl progenies between sugarcane （Saccharum spp. ） and Erianthusfulvus was conducted. The result showed that most chromosomes of YAU04/14, YAU09/02, YAU09/05, YAU09/26 and YAU09/52 are median region （m） chromosomes, while only a small amount of chromosomes are submedian （sin） chromosomes and median point （M） chromosomes. The karyotype formulae of five experimental materials are 2n = 106 = 98m ＋ 8sm, 2n = 106 - 2M ＋ 104m, 2n = 106 = 4M ＋ 96m ＋ 6sin, 2n = 102 = 2M ＋ 92m ＋ 8sin and 2n = 106 = 4M ＋ 96m ＋ 6sin, respectively. The karyotypes of all materials belong to symmetrical 2B type, indicating that the chromosomes of progenies are primitive.

Karyotype Analysis of Angelica sinensis (Oliy.) Diels

The seeds of tested Angelica sinensis （Oliy.）Diels were purchased from the planting base of Hebsi Anguo Traditional Chinese Medicine Market. With the root tips of germinated Angelica sinensis seeds treated with GA3 as materials, karyotype analysis was performed by photomicrographic technology and conventional chromosome preparation method. The results showed that the chromosome number of A. sinensis was 2 n=2.2, which accords with previous studies; and no satellites were observed, and the chromosome karyotype was 2A, with the asymmetrical karyotype coefficient （AS.K%） of 54：85%. The total length of the chromosomes was 113.4 pro, and total volume of chromosomes was 83.21 μm3.

Karyotype Analysis of Gazania rigens Varieties

For studying species origin, systematic evolution and phylogenetic relationship of Gazania rigens, four different G. rigens varieties, with different flower colors, were subjected to chromosome karyotype analysis. The somatic chromosome number in three varieties ‘Hongwen', ‘Xingbai'and ‘Richu' was 2n = 10, while in ‘Zhongguo Xunzhangju' it was 2n = 20. We speculate that the cardinal number of chromosomes in G. rigens plants is x = 5, in which case ‘Zhongguo Xunzhangju' is a tetraploid. The karyotype formulae of ‘Hongwen', ‘Xingbai' and ‘Richu' were 2n = 8m + 2sm,2n = 8m + 2sm and 2n = 10 m respectively. The karyotype formula of ‘Zhongguo Xunzhangju' was 2n = 18 m + 2sm. The asymmetrical karyotype coefficients of the four G. rigens varieties ranged from 53.80% to 58.84%. Only ‘Richu' had a ‘1A' karyotype, while the others were relatively symmetric ‘2A'. Karyotype analysis indicates that the three introduced varieties have a close genetic relationship.

Comparative Study of Fluorescence in situ Hybridization Analysis and Karyotype Analysis in Spontaneous Abortion Etiology Diagnosis

Objective To compare the roles of fluorescence in situ hybridization （FISH） and karyotype analysis on chorionic villus in spontaneous abortion. Methods A total of 201 cases were included in this study and were randomly divided into 2 groups by the same gestational age. The villi from 100 cases （group A） were cultured and used for karyotype analysis, while the uncultured villi from 101 women （group B） were used for FISH. A case was randomly selected from pregnant patients of 6-11 weeks at each gestational week in each group, 6 cases from each group and a total of 12 cases were analyzed by FISH and karyotype at the same time. Results The successful karyotype analysis rate was 66. 0%, and the abnormality karyotype rate was 30.3%; FISH success analysis rate was 100%, and the abnormality rate was 46. 5%; there were significant differences between FISH and karyotype analysis （P=0.036）. Conclusion There were obvious differences between the two techniques. FISH was more successfully analyzed, and was used to more precisely determine fetal chromo- some number. It is an effective way to determine abnormal chromosome by integrating FISH and karyotype analysis in spontaneous abortion.

Chromosomal Karyotypes of Fragaria Plants

[Objective]This study was to analyze the karyotypes of wild diploid strawberry species,so as to provide basis for revealing the ori- gins,evolvement and genetic breeding of strawberry. [Method] Four diploid strawberry species including Fragaria gracilis A. Los,Fragaria nilgerrensis Schidl,Fragaria pentaphylla A. Los. and Fragaria vesca L. were used as experimental materials to analyze their chromosomal kary- otypes. [Result]The karyotype formula for strawberry species tested was as follows： 2n =2x =14 =10m ＋2sm ＋2m＊ for F. gracilis A. Los, belonging to type 1B; 2n =2x =14 =14m for F. nilgerrensis Schidl,belonging to type 1A; 2n =2x =14 =12m ＋2sm for F. pentaphylla A. Loz. , belonging to type 1A; 2n =2x =14 =14m for F. vesca L. ,belonging to type 1A. Karyotype analysis showed that karyotypic asymmetry degree of the four species was F. gracilis A. Los. F. pentaphylla A. Loz. F. vesca L. F. nilgerrensis Schidl. [Conclusion] The evolution order of these four species was probably F. gracilis A. Los. ,F. pentaphylla A. Loz. ,F. vesca L. ,F. nilgerrensis Schidl.

Clinical manifestations and the prenatal diagnosis of trisomy 7 mosaicism:Two case reports

BACKGROUND The clinical manifestations of trisomy 7 mosaicism are diverse and nonspecific,so prenatal diagnosis is very difficult.CASE SUMMARY Two pregnant women with abnormal prenatal screening results were included.One was a 22-year-old woman(G1P0).At 31st week of gestation,ultrasound revealed that the posterior horn of the left lateral ventricle was 10 mm and the right renal pelvis had a separation of 7 mm.The other pregnant woman was 33 years old(G2P1L1A0),and her fetus was found to have a cardiac malformation at the 24th week of gestation.Copy number variation sequencing,whole-exome sequencing and karyotype analysis were carried out after amniocentesis,and both fetuses were diagnosed with trisomy 7 mosaicism.After parental counseling,one woman continued the pregnancy,and the other woman terminated the pregnancy.CONCLUSION In trisomy 7 mosaicism,the low proportion of trisomy does not lead to abortion,but can result in abnormal fetal development,which can be detected via ultrasound.Therefore,clinicians need to pay more attention to various aspects of fetal growth and development,combining with imaging,cellular,molecular genetics and other methods to perform comprehensive evaluations of fetuses to provide more reliable genetic counseling for pregnant women.

Discrepancy between non-invasive prenatal testing result and fetal karyotype caused by rare confined placental mosaicism: A case report

BACKGROUND Confined placental mosaicism(CPM)is one of the major reasons for discrepancies between the results of non-invasive prenatal testing(NIPT)and fetal karyotype analysis.CASE SUMMARY We encountered a primiparous singleton pregnant woman with a rare CPM consisting of 47,XY,+21;47,XXY;and 46,XY,who obtained a false-positive result on NIPT with a high risk for trisomy 21.Copy-number variation sequencing on amniotic fluid cells,fetal tissue,and placental biopsies showed that the fetal karyotype was 47,XXY,while the placenta was a rare mosaic of 47,XY,+21;47,XXY;and 46,XY.CONCLUSION The patient had a rare CPM consisting of 47,XY,+21;47,XXY;and 46,XY,which caused a discrepancy between the result of NIPT and the actual fetal karyotype.It is important to remember that NIPT is a screening test,not a diagnostic test.Any positive result should be confirmed with invasive testing,and routine ultrasound examination is still necessary after a negative result.

Completely Distinguishing Individual A-genome Chromosomes and Their Karyotyping Analysis by Multiple BAC-FISH

Multiple BAC-FISH is a powerful tool for modern cytogenetic researching in both animals and plants.But in cotton,this technique is unavailable due to the high percentage of repetitive sequences.

Discovery of Triploid Allium macrostemon Bunge in Laizhou City of Shandong Province

[Objective]The study was to analyze the karyotype of Allium macrostemon Bunge in Laizhou City of Shandong Province.[ Method] The root tip of A. macrostemon was pretreated with 8-hydroxyquinoline solution, fixed, dissociated and stained for preparing the glass slide to reveal the chromosome number via the microscopic examination; the sparse cells with good chromosome morphology were photographed under microscope. [ Result ]Allium macrostemon Bunge in Laizhou City introduced in this study was tdploid; its somatic chromosome number was 24 and karyotype formula was K（2n） =3x=24m（2SAT） ＋ 1Bs, thus the karyotype belongs to 1A type. One of the chromosome No. 3 contained satellite, and chromosome deletion may be existed in one of the chromosome No. 5. In addition, B chromosome was observed in some cells.[ Conclusion] This introduction of triploid A. macrostemon found in China was the first time.

Obtaining and Cytological Identification of a Set of Primary Trisomics in Cabbage

Selection of primary trisomics of the cabbage （Brassica oleracea var.capitata L） forms an important basis for gene chromosome mapping and for other genetic studies. The cabbage self-fertilization line - 9601 was used as material, using the root-tip cell chromosome number and pollen mother cell chromosome number identification and karyotype analysis to select the primary trisomics from the progenies of 3x x 2x in the cabbage. Many aneuploid plants with one or two extra chromosomes were obtained and a set of primary trisomics （Tri-1, Tri-2, Tri-3, Tri-4, Tri-5, Tri-6, Tri-7, Tri-8, and Tri-9, in which the Tri-1 and Tri-4 were from 2n＋2 plants and others from 2n＋ 1 plants） was acquired from these plants. Each trisomic exhibited some unique features, such as plant height, plant type, leaf type, size of flower bud, and inflorescence. The triploid crossing by the diploid is a convenient and effective way to select trisomics in the cabbage.

Use of hybrid chitosan membranes and human mesenchymal stem cells from the Wharton jelly of umbilical cord for promoting nerve regeneration in an axonotmesis rat model

Many studies have been dedicated to the development of scaffolds for improving post-traumatic nerve regeneration. The goal of this study was to assess the effect on nerve regeneration, associating a hybrid chitosan membrane with non-differentiated human mesenchymal stem cells isolated from Wharton＇s jelly of umbilical cord, in peripheral nerve reconstruction after crush injury. Chromosome analysis on human mesenchymal stem cell line from Wharton＇s jelly was carried out and no structural alterations were found in metaphase. Chitosan membranes were previously tested in vitro, to assess their ability in supporting human mesenchymal stem cell survival, expansion, and differentiation. For the in vivo testing, Sasco Sprague adult rats were divided in 4 groups of 6 or 7 animals each： Group 1, sciatic axonotmesis injury without any other intervention （Group 1-Crush）; Group 2, the axonotmesis lesion of 3 mm was infiltrated with a suspension of 1 250 -1 500 human mesenchymal stem cells （total volume of 50 pL） （Group 2-CrushCell）; Group 3, axonotmesis lesion of 3 mm was enwrapped with a chitosan type Ill membrane covered with a monolayer of non-differentiated human mesenchymal stem cells （Group 3-CrushChitlllCell） and Group 4, axonotmesis lesion of 3 mm was enwrapped with a chitosan type III membrane （Group 4-CrushChiUll）. Motor and sensory functional recovery was evaluated throughout a healing period of 12 weeks using sciatic functional index, static sciatic index, extensor postural thrust, and withdrawal reflex latency. Stereological analysis was carded out on regenerated nerve fibers. Results showed that infiltration of human mesenchymal stem cells, or the combination of chitosan membrane enwrapment and human mesenchymal stem cell enrichment after nerve crush injury provide a slight advantage to post-traumatic nerve regeneration. Results obtained with chitosan type III membrane alone confirmed that they significantly improve post-traumatic axonal regrowth and may represent a very promising clinical tool in peripheral nerve reconstructive surgery. Yet, umbilical cord human mesenchymal stem cells, that can be expanded in culture and induced to form several different types of cells, may prove, in future experiments, to be a new source of cells for cell therapy, including targets such as peripheral nerve and muscle.

Chromosomal localization of ribosomal DNA sequences in an apple rootstock using a digoxygenin detection system

A 6kb rDNA probe comprising the 18S coding plusspacer sequences has been hybridized to the metaphase chromosomes of apple rootstock cultivar MM106 demon-strating the localization of ribosomal gene arrays in the vicinity of the telomeric regions of the short arms of chro-mosomes 6 and 14. The in situ results using digoxygenin labelling coupled to an alkaline phosphatase immunoassay were confirmed by silver staining for NORs and nucleoli. This study demonstrates the feasibility of molecular cyto-genetic analysis of very small chromosomes (1.0-2.7μm)of apple.

A new partial trisomy 12p with artery catheter vagus,congenital cataract,no turbinate and external auditory canal

We describe the prenatal diagnosis and fetal phenotype of partial trisomy 12 （pl2-pter） transmitted from a maternal reciprocal translocation 6;12. Genetic analysis of umbilical cord blood of a 27-year-old woman, gravida 4, para 1 at 35 weeks＇ gestation due to a tricuspid regurgitation and orbital hypertelorism by sonography revealed an unusual karyotype of 46, XY, der （6） t （6;12） （p24;p12） mat. The pregnancy was terminated at 37 gestational weeks. The proband postnatally displayed by dysmorphic features of a round flat face with prominent cheeks and high forehead, hypertelorism, a short nose, a broad and depressed nasal bridge, anteverted nares, a deformed philtrum, an open mouth, thin upper vermilion and broad everted lower lip, low-set ears and aural atresia, broad hands with simian creases, and a short neck. By anatomy, the fetal was found to have right artery catheter vagus, congenital cataract, no turbinate and external auditory canal. Through the karoytpye-phynotpye analysis on the present patient and a review of other reported cases, we believed that the case was the first report, which expanded the database of partial trisomy 12p, and was of benefit for future clinical genetic counseling. At the same time, this study supported the viewpoint that phenotypic variability depends on the type and extent of the associated partial monosomy

A chromosome-level genome of electric catfish(Malapterurus electricus)provided new insights into order Siluriformes evolution

The electric catfish(Malapterurus electricus),belonging to the family Malapteruridae,order Siluriformes(Actinopterygii:Ostariophysi),is one of the six branches that has independently evolved electrical organs.We assembled a 796.75 Mb M.electricus genome and anchored 88.72%sequences into 28 chromosomes.Gene family analysis revealed 295 expanded gene families that were enriched on functions related to glutamate receptors.Convergent evolutionary analyses of electric organs among different lineage of electric fishes further revealed that the coding gene of rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor 4-like(arhgef4),which is associated with G-protein coupled receptor(GPCR)signaling pathway,underwent adaptive parallel evolution.Gene identification suggests visual degradation in catfishes,and an important role for taste in environmental adaptation.Our findings fill in the genomic data for a branch of electric fish and provide a relevant genetic basis for the adaptive evolution of Siluriformes.