甘薯叶片超氧化物歧化酶基因克隆及测序

以甘薯（Ｉｐｏｍｏｅａｂａｔａｔａｓ（Ｌ．）Ｐｏｉｒ）叶为材料提取植物总ＲＮＡ,经反转录后,利用多聚酶链式反应技术,扩增并克隆超氧化物歧化酶基因的ｃＤＮＡ,并进行测序分析。该序列全长４８２ｂｐ,其读码框编码１５２个氨基酸,与国外文献报道的甘薯块根ＳＯＤ基因的ｃＤＮＡ序列相比,具有９９％的同源性。     

A cDNA encoding 3-deoxy-D-arabino-heptulosonate 7-phosphate synthase from Solanum tuberosum L

A cDNA encoding potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) 3-deoxy-D-arabino-heptulosonate 7-phosphate synthase, the first enzyme of the shikimate pathway, was cloned into phage lambda gt11. The clone represents the first cDNA for this enzyme from any eukaryotic source. The nucleotide sequence of the cDNA was determined, and its identity was confirmed through partial amino acid sequence analysis of the encoded enzyme. The cDNA contains a 1527-base pair open reading frame that encodes a polypeptide with a calculated molecular weight of 56,153. The amino terminus of the deduced polypeptide resembles a chloroplast transit sequence. Amino acid sequence identities between the mature potato enzyme and the homologous isoenzymes from Escherichia coli are only about 22%. The potato cDNA hybridized to various plant mRNAs that are all about 2 kilobases in size.     

Characterization and regulation of a second gene encoding thioredoxin from the fission yeast

A genomic DNA encoding a second thioredoxin (TRX2) was isolated from the chromosomal DNA of the fission yeast Schizosaccharomyces pombe. The cloned sequence contains 1823 bp and encodes a protein of 121 amino acids. It has extra N-terminal 17 amino acid residues compared to previously identified thioredoxin (TRX1), which are positively charged and hydrophobic amino acids. The additional N-terminal region contains a plausible prepeptidase cleavage site, indicating that the TRX2 protein exists in mitochondria. The cloned TRX2 gene produced functional TRX estimated with insulin reduction assay. The upstream region of the TRX2 gene was fused into the promoterless beta-galactosidase gene of the shuttle vector YEp357R. The 782 bp sequence in the region further upstream of the TRX2 gene was found to be inhibitory in its expression. Synthesis of beta-galactosidase from the fusion plasmid pYFX135-HRL was enhanced by the addition of aluminum chloride and ferrous chloride, indicating that the TRX2 protein is involved in stress response.     

Cloning and characterization of the Rubisco activase gene from <Emphasis Type="Italic">Ipomoea batatas</Emphasis> (L.) Lam

A full-length cDNA of Rubisco activase (IBrcaI) was cloned from sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) using Rapid-Amplification of cDNA Ends (RACE). IBrcaI contains a 1,347 bp open reading frame encoding a protein of 439 amino acids. The sequence alignment of multiple Rubisco activase genes from sweet potato and other plants showed high homology at two previously described ATP-binding sites. Western blot analysis indicated that there are two Rubisco activase proteins in sweet potato. Expression of IBrcaI was only detected in leaves. In the 14 h light and 10 h dark photoperiods, maximal and minimal IBrcaI mRNA expression levels were detected at 8:00 in the morning and at midnight, respectively.     

马铃薯Alfin1-like锌指蛋白基因克隆与序列分析

利用紫花苜蓿盐胁迫相关锌指结构蛋白Alfin1基因cDNA序列,通过电子克隆在GenBank中对马铃薯同源EST序列进行查询比较和拼接,获得了1个含有完整编码区的cDNA序列,并通过RT-PCR成功获得了该序列.获得的全长cDNA序列中包含1个747 bp的最大读码框,编码248个氨基酸,将其命名为Stfin1.氨基酸序列分析表明存在典型的Cys4-His-Cys3锌指结构,与Alfin1一致性达93.09%.从结构分析结果推测Stfin1与Alfin1在功能上具有一定的相关性.     

马铃薯POTHR-1 cDNA的克隆及晚疫病菌和其他非生物因子诱导表达分析

利用RACE和重叠延伸相结合的方法,从经晚疫病菌接种诱导的马铃薯水平抗性材料叶片中克隆了一个POTHR-I基因(potato Phytophthora infestans-induced hypersensitive response related protein gene)的全长cDNA。序列分析表明,该基因编码225个氨基酸,与烟草harpin诱导蛋白基因hinI有很高的同源性(编码区核苷酸和氨基酸序列分别为83％和81％)。Southern杂交结果显示在马铃薯基因组中有2、3个拷贝。对其诱导表达模式研究表明：晚疫病病原菌接种36h后,该基因表达迅速增加;机械伤害及茉莉酸(JA)处理能够诱导表达;渗透胁迫(NaCI浸泡)能够诱导其微弱表达;但水杨酸(SA)不能诱导表达。该基因可能和病原与寄主互作时寄主产生过敏反应及细胞生理性死亡有关。     

Cloning, analysis, and bacterial expression of human farnesyl pyrophosphate synthetase and its regulation in Hep G2 cells

A partial length cDNA encoding farnesyl pyrophosphate synthetase (hpt807) has been isolated from a human fetal liver cDNA library in lambda gt11. DNA sequence analysis reveals hpt807 is 1115 bp in length and contains an open reading frame coding for 346 amino acids before reaching a stop codon, a polyadenylation addition sequence, and the first 14 residues of a poly(A+) tail. Considerable nucleotide and deduced amino acid sequence homology is observed between hpt807 and previously isolated rat liver cDNAs for farnesyl pyrophosphate synthetase. Comparison with rat cDNAs suggests that hpt807 is about 20 bp short of encoding the initiator methionine of farnesyl pyrophosphate synthetase. The human cDNA was cloned into a prokaryotic expression vector and Escherichia coli strain DH5 alpha F'IQ was transformed. Clones were isolated that express an active fusion protein which can be readily observed on protein gels and specifically stained on immunoblots with an antibody raised against purified chicken farnesyl pyrophosphate phosphate synthetase. These data confirm the identity of hpt807 as encoding farnesyl pyrophosphate synthetase. Slot blot analyses of RNA isolated from Hep G2 cells show that the expression of farnesyl pyrophosphate synthetase mRNA is regulated. Lovastatin increases mRNA levels for farnesyl pyrophosphate synthetase 2.5-fold while mevalonic acid, low-density lipoprotein, and 25-hydroxycholesterol decrease mRNA levels to 40-50% of control values.     

马铃薯POTHR-1 cDNA的克隆及晚疫病菌和其他非生物因子诱导表达分析

利RACE和重叠延伸相结合的方法,从经晚疫病菌接种诱导的马铃薯水平抗性材料叶片中克隆了一个POTHE 1基因(potato Phytophthora infestans induced hypersensitive response related protein gene)的全长cDNA.序列分析表明,该基因编码225个氨基酸,与烟草harpin诱导蛋白基因hinl有很高的同源性(编码区核苷酸和氨基酸序列分别为83%和81%).Southern杂交结果显示在马铃薯基因组中有2～3个拷贝.对其诱导表达模式研究表明:晚疫病病原菌接种36 h后,该基因表达迅速增加;机械伤害及茉莉酸(JA)处理能够诱导表达;渗透胁迫(NaCl浸泡)能够诱导其微弱表达;但水杨酸(SA)不能诱导表达.该基因可能和病原与寄主互作时寄主产生过敏反应及细胞生理性死亡有关.     

内蒙古白绒山羊IGF-IR基因cDNA克隆及组织表达特异性分析

旨在克隆内蒙古白绒山羊IGF-IR基因并分析其基本表达模式.采用RT-PCR克隆基因,将得到的IGF-IR基因cDNA片段的核苷酸序列及其编码的氨基酸序列进行生物信息学分析.半定量RT-PCR进行组织特异性表达检测.获得了内蒙古白绒山羊IGF-IR基因3’端编码区2118 bp的cDNA序列(JN200823),编码705个氨基酸残基.核苷酸序列与牛的IGF-IR( XM606794.3)基因同源性为98％,相应的氨基酸序列同源性为99％.SMART分析表明,推导出的编码蛋白具有跨膜域,酪氨酸激酶催化域.半定量RT-PCR检测表明,IGF-IR基因在绒山羊脑、胰腺、肝、肾组织中均有表达.     

Molecular cloning and analysis of a cDNA coding for nucleoside diphosphate kinase from ryegrass

A full-length cDNA, LpNDPK, encoding ryegrass nucleoside diphosphate kinase (EC 2.7.4.6) has been cloned and sequenced. The nucleotide sequence of the clone contains an open reading frame of 450 nucleotides encoding a protein of 150 amino acid residues with a calculated molecular mass of 16.5 kDa and a P_i of 6.62. The LpNDPK encoded protein possesses substantial homology with nucleoside diphosphate kinases (NDPKs) isolated and cloned form other sources; the highest identity (86 percnt;) was observed with NDPK from sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum). Amino acid comparisons with other NDPKs show that the presented ryegrass NDPK sequence also contains several motifs and specific residues crucial for catalytic activity which are highly conserved among other NDPKs. RT-PCR expression analysis using primers covering the coding region of LpNDPK revealed that the ryegrass NDPK gene is equally expressed in stem, leaf, and flower tissue.     

Cloning and functional expression of a human heparanase gene.

We have cloned a gene (HSE1) from a human placental cDNA library that encodes a novel protein exhibiting heparanase activity. The cDNA was identified through peptide sequences derived from purified heparanase isolated from human SK-HEP-1 hepatoma cells. HSE1 contains an open reading frame encoding a predicted polypeptide of 543 amino acids and possesses a putative signal sequence at its amino terminus. Northern blot analysis suggested strong expression of HSE1 in placenta and spleen. Transient transfection of HSE1 in COS7 cells resulted in the expression of a protein with an apparent molecular mass of 67-72 kDa. HSE1 protein was detectable in conditioned media but was also associated with the membrane fraction following cell lysis. The HSE1 gene product was shown to exhibit heparanase activity by specifically cleaving a labeled heparan sulfate substrate in a similar manner as purified native protein.     

Molecular characterization of tobacco mitochondrial L-galactono-gamma-lactone dehydrogenase and its expression in Escherichia coli

A cDNA clone encoding L-galactono-gamma-lactone (GAL) dehydrogenase (EC 1.3.2.3) was isolated from tobacco leaves. The cDNA clone contained an open reading frame encoding the protein of 501 amino acids with a calculated molecular mass of 56,926 Da, preceded by a putative mitochondrial targeting signal consisting of 86 amino acid residues. In fact, GAL dehydrogenase was localized in the mitochondria of tobacco cells. The deduced amino acid sequence of the cDNA showed 77 and 82% homology to cauliflower and sweet potato GAL dehydrogenases, respectively. Southern blot analysis showed that tobacco contains one copy of the gene for the enzyme. Northern blot analysis showed that GAL dehydrogenase mRNA (2.0 kb) is expressed in the leaves, stems, and roots in almost equal quantities. We introduced the cDNA clone encoding tobacco GAL dehydrogenase into a pET expression vector to overexpress this protein in Escherichia coli. The partially purified recombinant enzyme was used for comparative studies on the native enzymes from tobacco and other sources; its enzymatic properties were similar to those of other GAL dehydrogenases.     

The primary structure of a protein containing a putative [6Fe-6S] prismane cluster from Desulfovibrio desulfuricans (ATCC 27774).

The gene encoding a protein containing a novel iron sulfur cluster ([6Fe-6S]) has been cloned from Desulfovibrio desulfuricans ATCC 27774 and sequenced. An open reading frame was found encoding a 545 amino acid protein (M(r) 58,496). The amino acid sequence is highly homologous with that of the corresponding protein from D. vulgaris (Hildenborough) and contains a Cys-motif that may be involved in coordination of the Fe-S cluster.     

Molecular cloning of guinea pig angiotensin type 1 receptor

The primary structure of cDNA encoding of the angiotensin type 1 receptor (AT(1)R) was cloned from guinea pig liver. Guinea pig AT(1)R (GP-AT(1)R) cDNA clone contains a 1,077-bp open reading frame which encodes a protein consisting of 359 amino acid residues. GP-AT(1)R amino acid sequence showed a 92% level of identity among mammalian species. GP-AT(1)R is expressed in liver, kidney, adrenal gland, heart and colon.     

Cloning and heterologous expression of a novel insecticidal gene (tccC1) from Xenorhabdus nematophilus strain

We have identified and cloned a novel toxin gene (tccC1/xptB1) from Xenorhabdus nematophilus strain isolated from Korea-specific entomophagous nematode Steinernema glaseri MK. The DNA sequence of cloned toxin gene (3048 bp) has an open reading frame encoding 1016 amino acids with a predicted molecular mass of 111058 Da. The toxin sequence shares 50-96% identical amino acid residues with the previously reported tccC1 cloned from X. nematophilus, Photorhabdus luminescens W14 P. luminescens TTO1, and Yersinia pestis CO92. The toxin gene was successfully expressed in Escherichia coli, and the recombinant toxin protein caused a rapid cessation in mortality of Galleria mellonella larvae (80% death of larvae within 2 days). Conclusively, the heterologous expression of the novel gene tccC1 cloned into E. coli plasmid vector produced recombinant toxin with high insecticidal activity.     

Molecular cloning and characterization of a cDNA encoding a novel cuticle protein in the silkworm,Bombyx mori

We have cloned the full length of a novel cDNA named Bombyx mori cuticle protein that contains an AlaAlaProAla/Val-repeat (BMCPA) from a cDNA library of integument in the larval silkworm. Both a typical tandem repeat (A-A-P-A/V) for cuticle protein and a unique tandem repeat with Ser, Ala, Gly, Pro, Val, Tyr and Thr were observed in the predicted amino acid sequence of the cDNA encoding BMCPA. Approximately 80% of the amino acids in BMCPA were composed of Ser, Ala, Gly, Pro, Val and Tyr. Northern-hybridization analysis indicated that BMCPA mRNA is expressed only in the larval epidermis and that the expression pattern of the BMCPA gene in the developmental stage was observed mainly at the larval stage. We propose BMCPA may be a novel component of cuticle, and may play an important role in the integument of the larval silkworm.