Endothelial PAS domain protein 1 gene （EPAS1） is a key transcription factor that activates the expression of oxygen-regu- lated genes. In this study, in order to better understand the effects of EPAS1 gene on hemato...Endothelial PAS domain protein 1 gene （EPAS1） is a key transcription factor that activates the expression of oxygen-regu- lated genes. In this study, in order to better understand the effects of EPAS1 gene on hematologic parameters in yak, we firstly quantified the tissue expression patterns for EPASl mRNA of yak, identified polymorphism in this gene and evaluated its association with hematologic parameters. Expression of EPAS1 mRNA was detected in all eight tissues （heart, liver, lung, spleen, pancreas, kidney, muscles and ovary）. The expressions of EPAS1 in lung and pancreas were extremely higher than other tissues examined. Three novel single nucleotide polymorphisms （SNPs） （g.83052 C〉T, g.83065 G〉A and g.83067 C〉A） within the EPAS1 were identified and genotyped in Pali （PL）, Gannan （GN） and Tianzhu White （TZW） yak breeds. Significant higher frequencies of the AA and GA genotypes and A allele of the g.83065 G〉A were observed in the PL and GN breeds than that in the TZW breed （P〈0.01）. Association analysis of the PL breed indicated that the g.83065 G〉A polymorphism was significantly associated with hemoglobin （HGB） concentration in yaks （P〈0.05）. Individuals with genotype AA had significantly higher HGB concentration （P〈0.05） than those with genotype GA and GG. All these results will help our further understanding of biological functional of yak EPAS1 gene in responding to hypoxia and also indicate EPAS1 might contribute to the hypoxia adaptation of the yak.展开更多
Introduction: Beta-thalassemia is characterized by absence or reduced synthesis of the β-globin. Carriers of β-thalas- semia, typically have microcytic hypochromic anemia and elevated hemoglobin HbA2 and normal HbF ...Introduction: Beta-thalassemia is characterized by absence or reduced synthesis of the β-globin. Carriers of β-thalas- semia, typically have microcytic hypochromic anemia and elevated hemoglobin HbA2 and normal HbF level. On the other hand carriers of severe alpha-thalassemia also have similar CBC parameters to that of β-thalassemia with normal HbA2 level. Co-presence of mutations in the β-globin and delta-globin genes (point mutations or deletions) usually give normal HbA2 and elevated HbF level. We report a β-thal carrier with normal level of HbA2 and increased level of HbF who had a point mutation in CD39 on the beta-globin gene and a point mutation in CD27 on the δ-globin gene named Hb-Yialousa. Materials & Methods: An individual with low hematological indices, normal HbA2 and elevated HbF was referred to our center as routine premarital screening program. Mutations in the β-globin and δ-globin genes were screened using ARMS and sequencing methods. Results: The mutation in β- and δ-globin genes were identified as CD39 and CD27 (HbYialousa) respectively. No point mutation or deletion in α-globin gene was identified. Discussion: We showed that normal HBA2 with elevated HbF level is due to co-inheritance of delta-globin gene mutation with mutation in the β-globin gene. When screening for β-thalassemia, one has to either rule out presence of α-globin gene mutation of mutation in the delta-globin gene.展开更多
Objective:Studies have shown thatβ-globin gene presents a selective expression transformation mechanism during development,and its upstream locus control region(LCR)regulates the expression pattern ofβ-globin gene f...Objective:Studies have shown thatβ-globin gene presents a selective expression transformation mechanism during development,and its upstream locus control region(LCR)regulates the expression pattern ofβ-globin gene family.To further explore the molecular network ofβ-globin gene expression regulation,other long-range regulatory elements that may be involved in the regulation ofβ-globin gene expression were screened and the dynamic regulation and transformation mechanism ofβ-globin gene was deeply studied.Methods:Promyelocytic cells were induced to differentiate by all-trans retinoic acid.β-globin gene promoter region and LCR were used as the target sites for circular chromosome conformational capture(4C)analysis.Through sequencing and regulatory element analysis,the sites interacting withβ-globin family loci were screened in the whole genome.Results:According to the results of 4C sequencing,the sites that interact with HBD promoter region and LCR were screened.Verified by chromosome conformational capture(3C),the results were consistent with those of sequencing.The functional analysis of regulatory elements by formaldehyde-assisted separation regulatory elements and Epiregio online website showed that the screening sites AC105129.4,AL354707.17,AC078785.22 and AC021646.35 were all potential regulatory elements involved inβ-globin gene.Conclusion:The interaction between 4C screening site and anchor site showed the complex spatial organization ofβ-globin family loci in the nucleus.展开更多
【目的】克隆牦牛丝氨酸蛋白酶抑制剂家族E成员1(serpin family E member 1,SERPINE1)基因序列,同时探究不同嫩度牦牛背最长肌组织中SERPINE1基因核苷酸序列差异,为进一步研究其对牦牛肉嫩度的影响提供试验数据。【方法】根据GenBank中...【目的】克隆牦牛丝氨酸蛋白酶抑制剂家族E成员1(serpin family E member 1,SERPINE1)基因序列,同时探究不同嫩度牦牛背最长肌组织中SERPINE1基因核苷酸序列差异,为进一步研究其对牦牛肉嫩度的影响提供试验数据。【方法】根据GenBank中牦牛SERPINE1基因序列设计特异性引物,通过PCR扩增克隆获得高、低嫩度牦牛背最长肌中的SERPINE1基因序列全长,并对其结构及编码蛋白进行生物信息学分析,通过实时荧光定量PCR检测不同嫩度牦牛背最长肌中SERPINE1基因表达量。【结果】高、低嫩度牦牛背最长肌组织中SERPINE1基因全长分别为8 315和8 318 bp,均编码402个氨基酸且氨基酸序列完全相同。高、低嫩度背最长肌组织中SERPINE1基因非编码序列中存在3个碱基缺失及22个碱基突变(4个碱基颠换、18个碱基转换)。牦牛SERPINE1基因核苷酸序列与普通牛、瘤牛、美洲野牛、绵羊、山羊、家猪、人、小鼠的相似性分别为99.26%、99.26%、99.59%、96.94%、97.02%、90.49%、86.52%和80.10%。SERPINE1蛋白是一个含有23个氨基酸信号肽的亲水性稳定膜外蛋白,位于细胞外,具有34个潜在磷酸化位点,包含1个反应中心环(reactive center loop, RCL)。SERPINE1蛋白二级结构主要由α-螺旋(44.78%)和无规则卷曲(35.32%)构成。实时荧光定量PCR结果显示,SERPINE1基因在高嫩度牦牛背最长肌中表达量极显著高于低嫩度牦牛背最长肌(P<0.01)。【结论】本研究成功从高、低嫩度牦牛背最长肌组织中克隆SERPINE1基因全长并进行了生物信息学特征分析,为后续研究SERPINE1基因参与调控牦牛肉嫩度机制提供理论参考。展开更多
为鉴定不同饲养方式下牦牛皮下脂肪组织中差异表达的微小RNAs(miRNAs),本试验采用高通量测序对不同饲养方式下牦牛皮下脂肪组织中的miRNAs进行筛选,运用DESeq分别鉴定出自然放牧18月龄(G18) vs (从自然放牧18月龄开始舍饲育肥6个月至24...为鉴定不同饲养方式下牦牛皮下脂肪组织中差异表达的微小RNAs(miRNAs),本试验采用高通量测序对不同饲养方式下牦牛皮下脂肪组织中的miRNAs进行筛选,运用DESeq分别鉴定出自然放牧18月龄(G18) vs (从自然放牧18月龄开始舍饲育肥6个月至24月龄)F24、G18 vs (自然放牧至24月龄)G24和F24 vs G24皮下脂肪组织中差异表达的miRNAs,对差异表达的miRNAs进行靶基因预测分析。在9个牦牛皮下脂肪组织中共鉴定出1158个miRNAs,其中已知miRNAs 731个,新预测miRNAs 427个。在G18 vs F24中有43个差异miRNAs,预测到的靶基因2436个;在G18 vs G24中有68个差异miRNAs,预测到的靶基因3559个,在F24 vs G24中有31个差异miRNAs,预测到的靶基因1456个。对预测到的基因进行GO和KEGG富集分析,其主要富集到了脂肪酸代谢过程、脂肪酸生物合成过程、脂肪酸生物氧化、不饱和脂肪酸代谢过程和脂肪细胞分化调节等。因此,枯草期对牦牛进行补饲有利于牦牛皮下脂肪组织沉积。展开更多
基金supported by the Special Fund for Agro-scientific Research in the Public Interest,China (201003061)the Key Technologies R&D Program of China during the 12thFive-Year Plan period (2012BAD13B05)+1 种基金the Great Project of Science and Technology of Gansu Province in China (1102NKDA027)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31101702)
文摘Endothelial PAS domain protein 1 gene （EPAS1） is a key transcription factor that activates the expression of oxygen-regu- lated genes. In this study, in order to better understand the effects of EPAS1 gene on hematologic parameters in yak, we firstly quantified the tissue expression patterns for EPASl mRNA of yak, identified polymorphism in this gene and evaluated its association with hematologic parameters. Expression of EPAS1 mRNA was detected in all eight tissues （heart, liver, lung, spleen, pancreas, kidney, muscles and ovary）. The expressions of EPAS1 in lung and pancreas were extremely higher than other tissues examined. Three novel single nucleotide polymorphisms （SNPs） （g.83052 C〉T, g.83065 G〉A and g.83067 C〉A） within the EPAS1 were identified and genotyped in Pali （PL）, Gannan （GN） and Tianzhu White （TZW） yak breeds. Significant higher frequencies of the AA and GA genotypes and A allele of the g.83065 G〉A were observed in the PL and GN breeds than that in the TZW breed （P〈0.01）. Association analysis of the PL breed indicated that the g.83065 G〉A polymorphism was significantly associated with hemoglobin （HGB） concentration in yaks （P〈0.05）. Individuals with genotype AA had significantly higher HGB concentration （P〈0.05） than those with genotype GA and GG. All these results will help our further understanding of biological functional of yak EPAS1 gene in responding to hypoxia and also indicate EPAS1 might contribute to the hypoxia adaptation of the yak.
文摘Introduction: Beta-thalassemia is characterized by absence or reduced synthesis of the β-globin. Carriers of β-thalas- semia, typically have microcytic hypochromic anemia and elevated hemoglobin HbA2 and normal HbF level. On the other hand carriers of severe alpha-thalassemia also have similar CBC parameters to that of β-thalassemia with normal HbA2 level. Co-presence of mutations in the β-globin and delta-globin genes (point mutations or deletions) usually give normal HbA2 and elevated HbF level. We report a β-thal carrier with normal level of HbA2 and increased level of HbF who had a point mutation in CD39 on the beta-globin gene and a point mutation in CD27 on the δ-globin gene named Hb-Yialousa. Materials & Methods: An individual with low hematological indices, normal HbA2 and elevated HbF was referred to our center as routine premarital screening program. Mutations in the β-globin and δ-globin genes were screened using ARMS and sequencing methods. Results: The mutation in β- and δ-globin genes were identified as CD39 and CD27 (HbYialousa) respectively. No point mutation or deletion in α-globin gene was identified. Discussion: We showed that normal HBA2 with elevated HbF level is due to co-inheritance of delta-globin gene mutation with mutation in the β-globin gene. When screening for β-thalassemia, one has to either rule out presence of α-globin gene mutation of mutation in the delta-globin gene.
基金Fund Project:National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31660318)High-level Talents Project of Hainan Natural Science Foundation(No.820RC638)Innovation Project for Graduate Students in Hainan Province(No.Hys2020-377)。
文摘Objective:Studies have shown thatβ-globin gene presents a selective expression transformation mechanism during development,and its upstream locus control region(LCR)regulates the expression pattern ofβ-globin gene family.To further explore the molecular network ofβ-globin gene expression regulation,other long-range regulatory elements that may be involved in the regulation ofβ-globin gene expression were screened and the dynamic regulation and transformation mechanism ofβ-globin gene was deeply studied.Methods:Promyelocytic cells were induced to differentiate by all-trans retinoic acid.β-globin gene promoter region and LCR were used as the target sites for circular chromosome conformational capture(4C)analysis.Through sequencing and regulatory element analysis,the sites interacting withβ-globin family loci were screened in the whole genome.Results:According to the results of 4C sequencing,the sites that interact with HBD promoter region and LCR were screened.Verified by chromosome conformational capture(3C),the results were consistent with those of sequencing.The functional analysis of regulatory elements by formaldehyde-assisted separation regulatory elements and Epiregio online website showed that the screening sites AC105129.4,AL354707.17,AC078785.22 and AC021646.35 were all potential regulatory elements involved inβ-globin gene.Conclusion:The interaction between 4C screening site and anchor site showed the complex spatial organization ofβ-globin family loci in the nucleus.
文摘【目的】克隆牦牛丝氨酸蛋白酶抑制剂家族E成员1(serpin family E member 1,SERPINE1)基因序列,同时探究不同嫩度牦牛背最长肌组织中SERPINE1基因核苷酸序列差异,为进一步研究其对牦牛肉嫩度的影响提供试验数据。【方法】根据GenBank中牦牛SERPINE1基因序列设计特异性引物,通过PCR扩增克隆获得高、低嫩度牦牛背最长肌中的SERPINE1基因序列全长,并对其结构及编码蛋白进行生物信息学分析,通过实时荧光定量PCR检测不同嫩度牦牛背最长肌中SERPINE1基因表达量。【结果】高、低嫩度牦牛背最长肌组织中SERPINE1基因全长分别为8 315和8 318 bp,均编码402个氨基酸且氨基酸序列完全相同。高、低嫩度背最长肌组织中SERPINE1基因非编码序列中存在3个碱基缺失及22个碱基突变(4个碱基颠换、18个碱基转换)。牦牛SERPINE1基因核苷酸序列与普通牛、瘤牛、美洲野牛、绵羊、山羊、家猪、人、小鼠的相似性分别为99.26%、99.26%、99.59%、96.94%、97.02%、90.49%、86.52%和80.10%。SERPINE1蛋白是一个含有23个氨基酸信号肽的亲水性稳定膜外蛋白,位于细胞外,具有34个潜在磷酸化位点,包含1个反应中心环(reactive center loop, RCL)。SERPINE1蛋白二级结构主要由α-螺旋(44.78%)和无规则卷曲(35.32%)构成。实时荧光定量PCR结果显示,SERPINE1基因在高嫩度牦牛背最长肌中表达量极显著高于低嫩度牦牛背最长肌(P<0.01)。【结论】本研究成功从高、低嫩度牦牛背最长肌组织中克隆SERPINE1基因全长并进行了生物信息学特征分析,为后续研究SERPINE1基因参与调控牦牛肉嫩度机制提供理论参考。
文摘为鉴定不同饲养方式下牦牛皮下脂肪组织中差异表达的微小RNAs(miRNAs),本试验采用高通量测序对不同饲养方式下牦牛皮下脂肪组织中的miRNAs进行筛选,运用DESeq分别鉴定出自然放牧18月龄(G18) vs (从自然放牧18月龄开始舍饲育肥6个月至24月龄)F24、G18 vs (自然放牧至24月龄)G24和F24 vs G24皮下脂肪组织中差异表达的miRNAs,对差异表达的miRNAs进行靶基因预测分析。在9个牦牛皮下脂肪组织中共鉴定出1158个miRNAs,其中已知miRNAs 731个,新预测miRNAs 427个。在G18 vs F24中有43个差异miRNAs,预测到的靶基因2436个;在G18 vs G24中有68个差异miRNAs,预测到的靶基因3559个,在F24 vs G24中有31个差异miRNAs,预测到的靶基因1456个。对预测到的基因进行GO和KEGG富集分析,其主要富集到了脂肪酸代谢过程、脂肪酸生物合成过程、脂肪酸生物氧化、不饱和脂肪酸代谢过程和脂肪细胞分化调节等。因此,枯草期对牦牛进行补饲有利于牦牛皮下脂肪组织沉积。
