Genetic diversity of the S-type small subunit ribosomal RNA gene of Plasmodium knowlesi isolates from Sabah,Malaysian Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia

Objective:To determine the genetic diversity of Plasmodium(P.)knowlesi isolates from Sabah,Malaysian Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia,targeting the S-type SSU rRNA gene and including aspects of natural selection and haplotype.Methods:Thirty-nine blood samples infected with P.knowlesi were collected in Sabah,Malaysian Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia.The S-type SSU rRNA gene was amplified using polymerase chain reaction,cloned into a vector,and sequenced.The natural selection and haplotype of the S-type SSU rRNA gene sequences were determined using DnaSP v6 and illustrated using NETWORK v10.This study's 39 S-type SSU rRNA sequences and eight sequences from the Genbank database were subjected to phylogenetic analysis using MEGA 11.Results:Overall,the phylogenetic analysis showed no evidence of a geographical cluster of P.knowlesi isolates from different areas in Malaysia based on the S-type SSU rRNA gene sequences.The S-type SSU rRNA gene sequences were relatively conserved and with a purifying effect.Haplotype sharing of the S-type SSU rRNA gene was observed between the P.knowlesi isolates in Sabah,Malaysian Borneo,but not between Sabah,Malaysian Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia.Conclusions:This study suggests that the S-type SSU rRNA gene of P.knowlesi isolates in Sabah,Malaysian Borneo,and Peninsular Malaysia has fewer polymorphic sites,representing the conservation of the gene.These features make the S-type SSU rRNA gene suitable for comparative studies,such as determining the evolutionary relationships and common ancestry among P.knowlesi species.

Subunit composition and chromophore content of R－phycocyanin and allophycocyanin from Porphyra haitanensis

R-phycocyanin (RPC) of Porphyra haitanensis (T. J. Chang et B. F. Zheng )' was chromatographed on Bio-Rex 70 column with urea solution (pH 3. 0) as an eluent, and a and β two subunits were isolated.Their molecular weights were determined on SDS-PAGE at 18 400 and 20 500, respetively,while those of a and β subunits of allophycocyanin (APC) at 18 800 and 19 700, respectively,and those of RPC and APC were at 117 000 and 122 000,respectively.Both the molar ratio of a and β subests of RPC and APC were 1:1, and the subunit composition was confirmed to be (αβ )3.It was ascertained that in RPC αsubunit contains one chromophore phycocyanobilin (PCB) and β subunit has one chromophore PCB and one phycoerythrobilin (PEB), while in APC both α and βsubunits contain one PCB.

Role of brahma-related gene 1/brahma-associated factor subunits in neural stem/progenitor cells and related neural developmental disorders

Different fates of neural stem/progenitor cells(NSPCs)and their progeny are determined by the gene regulatory network,where a chromatin-remodeling complex affects synergy with other regulators.Here,we review recent research progress indicating that the BRG1/BRM-associated factor(BAF)complex plays an important role in NSPCs during neural development and neural developmental disorders.Several studies based on animal models have shown that mutations in the BAF complex may cause abnormal neural differentiation,which can also lead to various diseases in humans.We discussed BAF complex subunits and their main characteristics in NSPCs.With advances in studies of human pluripotent stem cells and the feasibility of driving their differentiation into NSPCs,we can now investigate the role of the BAF complex in regulating the balance between self-renewal and differentiation of NSPCs.Considering recent progress in these research areas,we suggest that three approaches should be used in investigations in the near future.Sequencing of whole human exome and genome-wide association studies suggest that mutations in the subunits of the BAF complex are related to neurodevelopmental disorders.More insight into the mechanism of BAF complex regulation in NSPCs during neural cell fate decisions and neurodevelopment may help in exploiting new methods for clinical applications.

SUBUNIT COMPOSITION AND CHROMOPHORE CONTENT OF R-PHYCOERYTHRIN FROM PORPHYRA HAITANENSIS

R-phycoerythrin from Porphyra haitanensis exists in two aggregaion states with different molecularweights. A more highly aggregated form, RPE I,Was chromatographed on Bio-Rex 70 column with ureasolution （pH 3.0） as eluent, and the molecular weights of the 3 subunits （α,β,γ） obtained were determinedon SDS-PAGE at 18000, 19200 and 30000, respatively. α subunit carried two phycoerythrobilin （PEB）,β subunit, three PEB and one phycourobilin （PUB）,γ subunit, one PEB and three PUB chromophores.The molar ratio of α,β, and γ subunits of RPE I wn 6:6:1, and their subunit composition was con-fired to be （αβ）6γon account of the molecular weight of RPE I, 232000.A lower aggregated form, RPE Ⅱ, contained α and β subunits similar to those of RPE I, but itssubunit composition was the （αβ） monomer of RPE.

Analysis of the potential biological value of pyruvate dehydrogenase E1 subunitβin human cancer

BACKGROUND The pyruvate dehydrogenase E1 subunitβ(PDHB)gene which regulates energy metabolism is located in mitochondria.However,few studies have elucidated the role and mechanism of PDHB in different cancers.AIM To comprehensive pan-cancer analysis of PDHB was performed based on bioinformatics approaches to explore its tumor diagnostic and prognostic value and tumor immune relevance in cancer.In vitro experiments were performed to examine the biological regulation of PDHB in liver cancer.METHODS Pan-cancer data related to PDHB were obtained from the Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA)database.Analysis of the gene expression profiles of PDHB was based on TCGA and Genotype Tissue Expression Dataset databases.Cox regression analysis and Kaplan-Meier methods were used to assess the correlation between PDHB expression and survival prognosis in cancer patients.The correlation between PDHB and receiver operating characteristic diagnostic curve,clinicopathological staging,somatic mutation,tumor mutation burden(TMB),microsatellite instability(MSI),DNA methylation,and drug susceptibility in pan-cancer was also analyzed.Various algorithms were used to analyze the correlation between PDHB and immune cell infiltration and tumor chemotaxis environment,as well as the co-expression analysis of PDHB and immune checkpoint(ICP)genes.The expression and functional phenotype of PDHB in single tumor cells were studied by single-cell sequencing,and the functional enrichment analysis of PDHB-related genes was performed.The study also validated the level of mRNA or protein expression of PDHB in several cancers.Finally,in vitro experiments verified the regulatory effect of PDHB on the proliferation,migration,and invasion of liver cancer.RESULTS PDHB was significantly and differently expressed in most cancers.PDHB was significantly associated with prognosis in patients with a wide range of cancers,including kidney renal clear cell carcinoma,kidney renal papillary cell carcinoma,breast invasive carcinoma,and brain lower grade glioma.In some cancers,PDHB expression was clearly associated with gene mutations,clinicopathological stages,and expression of TMB,MSI,and ICP genes.The expression of PDHB was closely related to the infiltration of multiple immune cells in the immune microenvironment and the regulation of tumor chemotaxis environment.In addition,single-cell sequencing results showed that PDHB correlated with different biological phenotypes of multiple cancer single cells.This study further demonstrated that down-regulation of PDHB expression inhibited the proliferation,migration,and invasion functions of hepatoma cells.CONCLUSION As a member of pan-cancer,PDHB may be a novel cancer marker with potential value in diagnosing cancer,predicting prognosis,and in targeted therapy.

Cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia patients caused by downregulation of γ-aminobutyric acid receptor subunits

BACKGROUND The expression pattern of gamma aminobutyric acid(GABA)receptor subunits are commonly altered in patients with schizophrenia,which may lead to nerve excitation/inhibition problems,affecting cognition,emotion,and behavior.AIM To explore GABA receptor expression and its relationship with schizophrenia and to provide insights into more effective treatments.METHODS This case-control study enrolled 126 patients with schizophrenia treated at our hospital and 126 healthy volunteers who underwent physical examinations at our hospital during the same period.The expression levels of the GABA receptor subunits were detected using 1H-magnetic resonance spectroscopy.The recognized cognitive battery tool,the MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery,was used to evaluate the scores for various dimensions of cognitive function.The correlation between GABA receptor subunit downregulation and schizophrenia was also analyzed.RESULTS Significant differences in GABA receptor subunit levels were found between the case and control groups(P<0.05).A significant difference was also found between the case and control groups in terms of cognitive function measures,including attention/alertness and learning ability(P<0.05).Specifically,as the expression levels of GABRA1(α1 subunit gene),GABRB2(β2 subunit gene),GABRD(δsubunit),and GABRE(εsubunit)decreased,the severity of the patients’condition increased gradually,indicating a positive correlation between the downregulation of these 4 receptor subunits and schizophrenia(P<0.05).However,the expression levels of GABRA5(α5 subunit gene)and GABRA6(α6 subunit gene)showed no significant correlation with schizophrenia(P>0.05).CONCLUSION Downregulation of the GABA receptor subunits is positively correlated with schizophrenia.In other words,when GABA receptor subunits are downregulated in patients,cognitive impairment becomes more severe.

Non-SMC condensin Ⅰ complex subunit D2 and non-SMC condensin Ⅱ complex subunit D3 induces inflammation via the IKK/NF-κB pathway in ulcerative colitis

BACKGROUND Ulcerative colitis(UC)is a chronic,nonspecific intestinal inflammatory disease with undefined pathogenesis.Non-SMC condensin I complex subunit D2(NCAPD2)and non-SMC condensin II complex subunit D3(NCAPD3)play pivotal roles in chromosome assembly and segregation during both mitosis and meiosis.To date,there has been no relevant report about the functional role of NCAPD2 and NCAPD3 in UC.AIM To determine the level of NCAPD2/3 in intestinal mucosa and explore the mechanisms of NCAPD2/3 in UC.METHODS Levels of NCAPD2/3 in intestinal tissue were detected in 30 UC patients and 30 healthy individuals with in situ hybridization(ISH).In vitro,NCM60 cells were divided into the NC group,model group,si-NCAPD2 group,si-NCAPD3 group and si-NCAPD2+si-NCAPD3 group.Inflammatory cytokines were measured by ELISA,IKK and NF-κB were evaluated by western blot,and IKK nucleation and NF-κB volume were analyzed by immunofluorescence assay.RESULTS Compared with expression in healthy individuals,NCAPD2 and NCAPD3 expression in intestinal tissue was significantly upregulated(P<0.001)in UC patients.Compared with levels in the model group,IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-αin the si-NCAPD2,si-NCAPD3 and si-NCAPD2+si-NCAPD3 groups were significantly downregulated(P<0.01).IKK and NF-κB protein expression in the si-NCAPD2,si-NCAPD3 and si-NCAPD2+si-NCAPD3 groups was significantly decreased(P<0.01).Moreover,IKK nucleation and NF-κB volume were suppressed upon si-NCAPD2,si-NCAPD3 and si-NCAPD2+si-NCAPD3 transfection.CONCLUSION NCAPD2/3 is highly expressed in the intestinal mucosa of patients with active UC.Overexpression of NCAPD2/3 promotes the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines by modulating the IKK/NF-κB signaling pathway.

Synthesis and Non-linear Optical(NLO) Properties of a Series of Alkoxysilane Derivative Chromophores

1 Introduction Nonlinear optical materials（NLO） have drawn a great intrest of some scholars and scientists in the last dacades because of their tremendous potential application in optoelectronic. The fabrication of efficient optoelectron devices is a challenging task because such systems need to meet the stringentable requirements for high optical quality and large and sustainable electro-optical（EO） response. In pursuit of NLO materials with excellent optoelectronic property,

Analysis of Dynamic Accumulation of Three Types of Glutenin Subunits and Their Content in Relation to Sedimentation Value in Common Wheat

The biosynthetic time and accumulations of A-, B-, and C-type glutenin subunits in 7 winter wheat cultivars with different quality （strong, medium, weak gluten） were analyzed by SDS-PAGE. The results showed that no glutenin subunit was observed within 8 d after anthesis. Parts or all A-, B-, and C-type subunits appeared around day 12 in different cultivars. Other A-, B-, and C-type subunits appeared gradually. The accumulation of A-, B-, and C-type subunits fluctuated before maturity. The results of analysis of correlation between the ratios of A/T （total content of glutenin subunits）, A/C, AJ （B＋C）, （A＋B）/C, and （A＋B）/T and SDS-sedimentation value suggested that they were more significant. The negative correlation between the ratio of （B＋C）/T and SDS-sedimentation value was more significant, and the correlations between the ratio C/T and the SDS-sedimentation value were significantly negative.

Cloning of vacuolar H^+ -ATPase subunit c genes from Japanese iris, and functional characterization in yeast

Five different isoforms （IrlVHA-c1-c5） of V-ATPase subunit c （VHA-c） were cloned from a Japanese iris （Iris lactea Pall. var. chinensis Fisch. Koidz） cDNA library using degenerate primers PCR and the 5＇-RACE technique. The sequence analysis showed the open reading frame （ORF） of the IrlVHA-c1 c5 to be 495 bp, corresponding to a protein of 164 amino acids. Among the five isoforms, IrlVHA-c1 and IrlVHA-c2 are completely homologous. The IrlVHA-c protein is localized at the vacuolar membrane as indicated by a green fluorescent protein （GFP） marker. Its over-expression in yeast could enhance yeast tolerance to NaCl stress. These results show that there are at least five genes encoding different isoforms of IrlVHA-c in Japanese iris and IrlVHA-c is important for the function of V-ATPase.

Cloning and expression analysis of GhDET3, a vacuolar H^+-ATPase subunit C gene, from cotton

Vacuolar H^+-ATPase was regarded as a key enzyme promoting the fiber cell elongation in cotton (Gossypium hirsuturm L.) through regulating turgor-driven pressure involved in polarity expansion of single cell fiber. The DET3, a V-ATPase subunit C, plays an important role in assembling subunits and regulating the enzyme activity, and is involved in Brassinosteroid-induced cell elongation. To analyze the function of GhDET3 on the elongation of cotton fibers, seven candidates of ESTs were screened and contigged for a 5'-upstream sequence, and the 3'-RACE technique was used to clone the 3'-downstream sequence for the full length of GhDET3 gene. The full length of the target clone was 1,340 bp, including a 10 bp 5'-UTR, an ORF of 1,134 bp, and a 196 bp 3'-UTR. This cDNA sequence encoded a polypepide of 377 amino acid residues with a predicted molecular mass of 43 kDa and a basic isoelectric point of 5.58. Furthermore, a length of 3,410 bp sequence from genomic DNA of GhDET3 was also cloned by PCR. The deduced amino acid sequence had a high homology with DET3 from Arabidopsis, rice, and maize. Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) analysis showed that the GhDET3 expression pattern was ubiquitous in all the tissues and organs detected. The result also revealed that the accumulation of GhDET3 mRNA reached the highest profile at the fiber elongation stage in 12 DPA (days post anthesis) fibers, compared with the lowest level at the fiber initiation stage in 0 DPA ovules (with fibers). The transcript accumulation in fibers and ovules shared the similar variation tendency. In addition, in vitro ovule culture experiment demonstrated that exogenous 24-EBL treatment to 4 DPA ovules (with fibers) was capable of increasing the expression level of GhDET3, and the mRNA accumulation of GhDET3 increased in transgenic FBP7::GhDET2 cotton fibers in vivo. These results indicate that GhDET3 gene plays a crucial role in cotton fiber elongation.

Gene Cloning and Expression Analysis of G Protein αq Subunit from Helicoverpa assulta (Guenée)

The cDNA encoding the G protein αq subunit was isolated from the antennae of Helicoverpa assulta （Guen6e） by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction （RT-PCR） and named as HassGαq. Sequencing analysis showed that the fulllength of HassGαq open reading frame （ORF） is 1 062 bp, 353 amino acid residues are encoded. The predicted molecular weights （MW） and isoelectric point （PI） are 41.5 kD and 5.15, respectively. HassGαq gene was then constructed into expression vector pGEX-4T-2 for over expression in prokaryotic cells. The SDS-PAGE and Western blot analysis showed that induced by Isopropyl-β-D-Thiogalactoside （IPTG）, the GST-HassGαq fusion protein is expressed in Escherichia coil BL21, and its MW was found to be about 66 kD nearly equal to the predicted. In addition, RT-PCR analysis showed that the expressions of HassGαq are not tissue specific.

Composition and Content of High-Molecular-Weight Glutenin Subunits and Their Effects on Wheat Quality

Sedimentation values, flour glutenin macropolymer (GMP) contents, composition and contents of high-molecular-weight (HMW) glutenin subunits (GS) of 233 flour samples were determined. Our data indicated that subunit 1 occurred more frequently at Glu-A1 , subunit pair 7 + 8 at Glu-B1 and 2 + 12 at Glu-D1. The significant relationships between Glu-1 quality score and total HMW glutenin content, sedimentation value and GMP content suggested that the composition of HMW-GS affects wheat quality strongly. Moreover, the total content of HMW-GS was correlated with certain quality parameters more significantly. Relationship between subunit 5 + 10 content and breadmaking quality was better than others, but 2 + 12, 7 + 8, 7 + 9 and 4 + 12 also correlated with certain quality parameters significantly. The contents of total HMW-glutenin, x-type subunits and y-type subunits related with sedimentation value, flour GMP content, and Glu-1 quality score more strongly than that of individual subunit or subunit pair. The flour GMP content, with excellent correlation to sedimentation value, total contents of HMW glutenin, x- and y-type subunits and many other quality parameters, could be an ideal indicator of breadmaking quality at earlier generations for breeding purpose for its simple procedure and small scale.

Cloning and Overexpressing Apo-phycoerythrocyanin α-subunit Gene of Mastigocladus laminosus in E.coli

By PCR method, apo phycoerythrocyanin α subunit gene (pecA) of Mastigocladus laminosus (M. laminosus) was amplified from its genomic DNA, and then cloned in pBluescript. The pecA gene was subcloned into the expression vector pGEMD, and then transformed into E.coli BL21 (DE3). After induction, a new protein of molecular weight 19×10 3 existing in inclusion body was overexpressed. The expressed product was confirmed to be apo phycoerythrocyanin α subunit by Dot ELISA.

Gene Cloning and Tissue-Specific Expression of G Protein β Subunit in Microplitis mediator (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)

A gene encoding a novel G protein β subunit of β1 subclass, GβMmed was isolated from Microplitis mediator （Hymenoptera： Braconidae）. The full-length sequence of GβMmed is 1 119 bp, the cDNA contains a 1 023 bp open reading frame that encodes a protein with 340 amino acids, and the predicted molecular weight of GβMmed is 37.23 kDa and isoelectric point is 5.86. By the quantitative real-time RT-PCR method, the tissue-specific expression and quantitative changes in the developmental expression profile of GβMmed were detected. It was found that GβMmed was abundantly expressed in M. mediator antennae, head （without antennae）, thorax, abdomen, legs and the wings, and especially at high levels in abdomen. In antennae, expression varied through 1st day before emergence to 5-d-old adults, and had equal expression levels detected in females and males in total. In head, GβMmed expresses while initially high in females, and have another peaked in stage 4 and 1st day, in males showed a peak of GβMmed expression prior to emergence and relatively low levels after emergence. In female abdomen GβMmed expression levels have two peaks in stage 1 and the 5th d, but just have one peak in male abdomen in stage 1. In all other tissues expression was low and stable.

Allelic Variation and Genetic Diversity at HMW Glutenin Subunits Loci in Yunnan, Tibetan and Xinjiang Wheat

Allelic variation and genetic diversity at HMW glutenin subunits loci, Glu-A1, Glu-B1and Glu-D1 were investigated in 64 accessions of three unique wheats of western Chinausing sodium dodecyl sulphate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). Two HMWglutenin patterns (i.e., null, 7+8, 2+12 and null, 7, 2+12) in 34 Yunnan wheataccessions, 3 HMW glutenin patterns (i.e., null, 7+8, 2+12; null, 6+8, 2+12 andnull, 7+8, 2) in 24 Tibetan accessions and 1 HMW glutenin pattern (null, 7, 2+12) in6 Xinjiang wheat accessions were found. The Tibetan accession TB18 was found to be witha rare subunit 2 encoded by Glu-D1. A total of 4 (i.e., Glu-A1c, Glu-B1a, Glu-B1b andGlu-D1a), 5 (i.e., Glu-A1c, Glu-B1d, Glu-B1b, Glu-D1a and Glu-D1) and 3 alleles (i.e.,Glu-A1c, Glu-B1a and Glu-D1a) at Glu-1 locus were identified among Yunnan, Tibetan andXinjiang unique wheat accessions, respectively. For Yunnan wheat, Tibetan wheat andXinjiang wheat, the Neis mean genetic variation indexes were 0.1574, 0.1366 and 0,respectively, which might indicate the higher genetic diversity at HMW glutenin subunitsloci of Yunnan and Tibetan wheat accessions as compared to that of Xinjiang wheataccessions. Among the three genomes of hexaploid wheats of western China, the highestNeis genetic variation index was appeared in B genome with the mean value of 0.2674,while the indexes for genomes A and D were 0 and 0.0270, respectively. It might bereasonable to indicate that Glu-B1 showed the highest, Glu-D1 the intermediate and Glu-A1 always the lowest genetic diversity.

Developments of Subunit and VLP Vaccines Against Influenza A Virus

Influenza virus is a continuous and severe global threat to mankind. The continuously re-emerging disease gives rise to thousands of deaths and enormous economic losses each year, which emphasizes the urgency and necessity to develop high-quality influenza vaccines in a safer, more efficient and economic way. The influenza subunit and VLP vaccines, taking the advantage of recombinant DNA technologies and expression system platforms, can be produced in such an ideal way. This review summarized the recent advancements in the research and development of influenza subunit and VLP vaccines based on the recombinant expression of hemagglutinin antigen (HA), neuraminidase antigen (NA), Matrix 2 protein (M2) and nucleocapsid protein (NP). It would help to get insight into the current stage of influenza vaccines, and suggest the future design and development of novel influenza vaccines.

G-protein beta 3 subunit polymorphisms and essential hypertension： a case-control association study in northern Han Chinese

ObjectiveTo 探索在三多型性之间的协会[ C825T ， C1429T 和 G (编码 3 子单元( GNB3 )和由执行盒子控制的高血压在北汉中国 population.MethodsWe 学习的 G 蛋白质贝它的基因的-350)A]招募了 731 个高血压的病人和 673 个控制题目(计算力量价值是 &#x0003e ；0.8 ) 。Genotyping 被执行识别 C825T， C1429T 和 G (用 TaqMan 试金的 -350)A 多型性。比较突变而产生之遗传并且在盒子和控制之间的 genotypic 频率被使用 chi 平方测试做。逻辑回归分析被执行在不同基因模型下面调查在 GNB3 基因的三多型性之间的关系(添加剂，主导、后退的模型) C825T ， C1429T 和 G 的 .ResultsThe 遗传型分发和等位基因频率( -350)A 多型性没在高血压的病人和控制题目之间显著地不同，当完整的样品被估计时或当样品被性成层时。没有重要协会在 C825T， C1429T 和 G 之间被观察(-350)A 多型性和在任何基因模型的必要高血压的风险。连接不平衡仅仅在 C825T 和 C1429T 多型性之间被检测。Haplotype 分析没 hypertension.ConclusionsOur 学习的风险建议了的显著地增加的三估计的 haplotypes 观察那任何一个 GNB3 基因多型性[C825T， C1429T 和 G (-350)A] 显著地没用北汉汉语与必要高血压被联系人口。

Na^+/K^+-ATPase α-subunit in swimming crab Portunus trituberculatus: molecular cloning, characterization, and expression under low salinity stress

A bstract Na + /K +-ATPases are membrane-associated enzymes responsible for the active transport of Na + and K + ions across cell membranes, generating chemical and electrical gradients. These enzymes' α-subunit provides catalytic function, binding and hydrolyzing ATP, and itself becoming phosphorylated during the transport cycle. In this study, Na+ /K +-ATPase α-subunit c DNA was cloned from gill tissue of the swimming crab P ortunus trituberculatus by reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR) and rapid amplification of c DNA end methods. Analysis of the nucleotide sequence revealed that the c DNA had a full-length of 3 833 base pairs(bp), with an open reading frame of 3 120 bp, 5' untranslated region(UTR) of 317 bp, and 3' UTR of 396 bp. The sequence encoded a 1 039 amino acid protein with a predicted molecular weight of 115.57 k Da and with estimated p I of 5.21. It was predicted here to possess all expected features of Na+ /K +-ATPase members, including eight transmembrane domains, putative ATP-binding site, and phosphorylation site. Comparison of amino acid sequences showed that the P. trituberculatus α-subunit possessed an overall identity of 75%–99% to that of other organisms. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that this α-subunit was in the same category as those of crustaceans. Quantitative real-time RT-PCR analysis indicated that this α-subunit's transcript were most highly expressed in gill and lowest in muscle. RT-PCR analysis also revealed that α-subunit expression in crab gill decreased after 2 and 6 h, but increased after 12, 24, 48, and 72 h. In addition, α-subunit expression in hepatopancreas of crab decreased after 2–72 h. These facts indicated that the crab's Na+ /K +-ATPase α-subunit was potentially involved in the observed acute response to low salinity stress.

Cloning and Characterization of a Tau Glutathione S-transferase Subunit Encoding Gene in Gossypium hirsutum

A predicted tau glutathione S-transferase(GST) subunit encoding gene,named GhGST,was isolated from Gossypium hirsutum with RACE method from SSH library based on Verticillium