Single nucleotide polymorphism in Egyptian cattle insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 gene

Insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3) gene is a structural gene responsible for the multiple influences of insulin-like growth factors (IGFs) system. It is considered as a candidate gene for growth and production traits. In the present study, we aimed to determine the genetic polymorphism of Egyptian cattle IGFBP-3 gene.The amplified fragment of cattle IGFBP-3 gene at 651-bp was digested with three different endonucleases; HaeIII, MspI and TaqI. The digestion of the PCR products with MspI and TaqI endonucleases revealed similar restriction patterns in all tested animals.Digestion of the PCR product with HaeIII restriction enzyme revealed three different genotypes in Egyptian cattle due to the presence of two alleles; allele A with 7 digested fragments resulting from the presence of 6 restriction sites and allele C with 8 digested fragments resulting from the presence of 7 restriction sites; six sites as allele A in the addition of another restriction site at position 298^299 as a result of SNP (A → C) in C allele at position 299. The restriction patterns of IGFBP-3/HaeIII showed that forty-six examined animals are genotyped as AA, CC and AC with frequencies of 21.74%, 21.74% and 56.52%, respectively.It is concluded that the IGFBP-3/HaeIII polymorphism may be utilized as a good marker for genetic differentiation between cattle animals for different body functions such as growth, metabolism, reproduction, immunity and energy balance. The nucleotide sequences of Egyptian cattle IGFBP-3 A and C alleles were submitted to GenBank with the accession numbers KF899893 and KF899894, respectively.     

Comparison of SYTO9 and SYBR Green I for real-time polymerase chain reaction and investigation of the effect of dye concentration on amplification and DNA melting curve analysis

Following the initial report of the use of SYBR Green I for real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in 1997, little attention has been given to the development of alternative intercalating dyes for this application. This is surprising considering the reported limitations of SYBR Green I, which include limited dye stability, dye-dependent PCR inhibition, and selective detection of amplicons during DNA melting curve analysis of multiplex PCRs. We have tested an alternative to SYBR Green I and report the first detailed evaluation of the intercalating dye SYTO9. Our findings demonstrate that SYTO9 produces highly reproducible DNA melting curves over a broader range of dye concentrations than does SYBR Green I, is far less inhibitory to PCR than SYBR Green I, and does not appear to selectively detect particular amplicons. The low inhibition and high melting curve reproducibility of SYTO9 means that it can be readily incorporated into a conventional PCR at a broad range of concentrations, allowing closed tube analysis by DNA melting curve analysis. These features simplify the use of intercalating dyes in real-time PCR and the improved reproducibility of DNA melting curve analysis will make SYTO9 useful in a diagnostic context.     

A genetic map of soybean (Glycine max L.) using an intraspecific cross of two cultivars: ‘Minosy’ and ‘Noir 1’

Genetic markers were mapped in segregating progeny from a cross between two soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) cultivars: Minsoy (PI 27.890) and Noir 1 (PI 290.136). A genetic linkage map was constructed (LOD 3), consisting of 132 RFLP, isozyme, morphological, and biochemical markers. The map defined 1550cM of the soybean genome comprising 31 linkage groups. An additional 24 polymorphic markers remained unlinked. A family of RFLP markers, identified by a single probe (hybridizing to an interspersed repeated DNA sequence), extended the map, linking other markers and defining regions for which other markers were not available.     

DNA标记的种类、特点及其研究进展

生命的遗传信息存储于DNA序列之中,基因组DNA序列的变异是物种遗传多样性的基础。目前已发展出的DNA标记技术不下十几种,它们各具特色,并被广泛地应用于作物遗传育种、基因定位、亲缘关系鉴别、基因克隆研究等方面。对DNA标记技术进行分类,并作了初步概述。     

小片段DNA未知SNPs的PCR SSCP检测方法分析(英文)

PCR SSCP是对未知单核苷酸多态性 (SNPs)进行检测最简便、最实用的方法之一 .该方法检测的灵敏度易受片段大小的影响 .以大小在 2 0 0bp左右的PCR扩增产物为检测对象 ,对该方法的影响因素进行了分析 .结果表明 ,在 4℃条件下 ,10V cm恒压电泳 10～ 16h ,在上样缓冲液中加入10 %甘油 ,在 12 %～ 15 %的非变性聚丙烯酰胺 (arc∶bis =2 9∶1)中加入 5 %甘油可改善分辨效果 ,可作为进行小片段DNA单个碱基突变的一般检测方法 .采用该方法在猪的肌肉生长抑制素基因(MSTN)中鉴定了 3个SNPs ,在猪的雌激素受体基因 (ESR)和兔的酪氨酸酶基因中各检测到 1处SNP ,说明该方法在小片段DNA的检测上是行之有效的 ,为基因组中未知SNPs的检测提供了一种简便的方法 .     

Molecular methods for arthropod bloodmeal identification and applications to ecological and vector-borne disease studies

DNA-based methods have greatly enhanced the sensitivity and specificity of hematophagous arthropod bloodmeal identification. A variety of methods have been applied to study the blood-feeding behaviour of mosquitoes, ticks, black flies and other blood-feeding arthropods as it relates to host-parasite interactions and pathogen transmission. Overviews of the molecular techniques used for bloodmeal identification, their advantages, disadvantages and applications are presented for DNA sequencing, group-specific polymerase chain reaction primers, restriction fragment length polymorphism, real-time polymerase chain reaction, heteroduplex analysis, reverse line-blot hybridization and DNA profiling. Technical challenges to bloodmeal identification including digestion and analysis of mixed bloodmeals are discussed. Analysis of bloodmeal identification results remains a challenge to the field, particularly with regard to incorporation of vertebrate census and ecology data. Future research directions for molecular analysis of arthropod bloodmeals are proposed.     

用长PCR方法检测含有较大缺失或插入的DNA大片段

选择位于19q13.3上的人类肌张力蛋白激酶基因(myotonin protein kina se gene,MT-PK)为靶基因(基因全长为14kb),以G+C含量较高且含有1kb缺失或插入,由基因第8内含子中的Alu±1kb的5'端至第15外显子3'非编码区中的CTG重复序列3'端,即两者间的距离为5.3kb的DNA片段为待扩增靶序列,通过优化DNA聚合酶的组合和反应缓冲体系,点考查了含有Alu-1k b和Alu+1kb缺失或插入的MT-PK等位基因片段共扩增的长PCR方法。本方法可有效地同步扩增6.5kb和5.5kb两个等位基因片段,对6.5kb和5.5kb纯合等位片段则达到了更有效的扩增。     

RFLP analysis in chrysanthemum. I. Probe and primer development

In order to study genetic variability at the DNA level in chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflora Tzvelev) PstI and HindIII genomic libraries were constructed. Probes from both libraries were tested for the presence of restriction fragment length polymorphisms (RFLPs). Of the probes from the PstI library 91% appeared to hybridize to low-copy genes, while only 35% of those from the HindIII library appeared to do so. The PstI probes were used in further analyses as 79% of them showed RFLPs, whereas the HindIII low-copy number probes gave only 14% polymorphic patterns. Because of the hexaploid character of chrysanthemum, complex patterns generally consisting of 6–12 fragments were visible on a Southern blot after hybridization. To simplify the genetic analysis, locus-specific polymerase chain reaction (PCR) primers were developed that gave simple polymorphic patterns in a number of cases. The RFLP probes and primers developed will be used in future marker-assisted selection in this polyploid crop.     

山羊品种间线粒体DNA限制性片段长度多态性研究

本试验利用ＡｐａⅠ、ＢａｍＨⅠ、ＢｃｌⅠ、ＢｇｌⅠ、ＢｇｌⅡ、ＣｌａⅠ、ＥｃｏＲⅠ、ＥｃｏＲⅤ、ＨａｅⅡ、ＨｉｎｄⅢ、ＫｐｎⅠＰｓｔⅠ、ＰｖｕⅡ、ＳａｃⅠ、ＳａｌⅠ、ＳｍａⅠ和ＸｈｏⅠ计１８种限制性内切酶,研究了来自欧洲,非洲及国内的５个山羊品种共计３３只个体的ｍｔＤＮＡ,共检测了２７处限制性态型,可归结为８种单倍型。结果表明,国内２个百品种的基本单倍型为ＢａｍＨⅠ－Ａ,ＢｃｌⅠ－Ｂ、ＣｌａⅠ－Ａ     

Interval mapping of quantitative trait loci for reproductive,morphological, and seed traits of soybean (Glycine max L.)

Quantitative trait loci (QTL) were mapped in segregating progeny from a cross between two soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) cultivars: Minsoy (PI 27.890) and Noir 1 (PI 290.136). The 15 traits analyzed included reproductive, morphological, and seed traits, seed yield and carbon isotope discrimination ratios (¹³C/¹²C). Genetic variation was detected for all of the traits, and transgressive segregation was a common phenomenon. One hundred and thirty-two linked genetic markers and 24 additional unlinked markers were used to locate QTL by interval mapping and one-way analysis of variance, respectively. Quantitative trait loci controlling 11 of the 15 traits studied were localized to intervals in 6 linkage groups. Quantitative trait loci for developmental and morphological traits (R1, R5, R8, plant height, canopy height, leaf area, etc.) tended to be clustered in three intervals, two of which were also associated with seed yield. Quantitative trait loci for seed oil were separated from all the other QTL. Major QTL for maturity and plant height were linked to RFLP markers R79 (31% variation) and G173 (53% variation). Quantitative trait loci associated with unlinked markers included possible loci for seed protein and weight. Linkage between QTL is discussed in relation to the heritability and genetic correlation of the traits.     

Detection and differentiation of African coconut phytoplasmas: RFLP analysis of PCR-amplified 16S rDNA and DNA hybridisation

Phytoplasmas associated with lethal decline diseases of the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) in west and east Africa were detected by the specific amplification of their 16S rRNA genes. The primers used were based on conserved mollicute-specific and coconut-phytoplasma 16S rRNA gene sequences. Phytoplasma 16S rDNA was amplified from all African decline affected palms, some periwinkle maintained phytoplasmas, but not from healthy palms, infected palms from Florida or from the Cocos spiroplasma and Acholeplasma sp. mollicutes. African phytoplasmas were also detected by DNA hybridisation using two probes from the palm lethal yellowing phytoplasma from Florida. Probes hybridised at moderate stringency to dot blots of lethal decline affected palms from Africa, indicating possible genetic relationships between different coconut phytoplasmas. RFLP analysis of rDNA fragments (length c. 1.45 kbp) detected polymorphisms, indicating that the pathogens found in west and east Africa are not identical. This provides a useful tool for further epidemiological studies of African coconut phytoplasmal diseases.     

猕猴桃属植物线粒体DNA片段PCR-RFLP研究初报

猕猴桃属 ( Actinidia)植物 ,全世界有 66个种 ,约 1 1 8个种下分类单位 (变种、变型 ) [1] 。近来通过对猕猴桃属植物的细胞质 DNA研究证实 ,该属植物细胞质 DNA为单亲遗传 ,其线粒体 DNA为严格的母性遗传 [2 ] ,这一单亲遗传特性为研究猕猴桃属植物分类及系统学提供了新的途径。在高等植物中 ,由于线粒体 DNA的高度保守 ,以及重排率高而突变率低 ,加之在植物组织中的含量较低 ,限制了它在系统学研究中的应用 ,不适合属以上高阶元间的比较研究[3 ] ,但线粒体 DNA序列进化速度快 ,在近缘种内或种间显示出了更大的变异性 ,并且线粒体 …     

中华绒螯蟹(Eriocheir japonica sinensis)线粒体ND5基因序列变异分析

不同水系河蟹已发现严重混杂,水产业中急需一种快速鉴别不同水系的分子标记。基于研究13条长约853bp的线粒体ND5基因序列分析得出,其平均碱基组成为40.2%A,30.9%T,9.2%G,19.7%C,共定义了8个单元型,单元型多样性(h)为0.885;序列间存在16个变异位点,核苷酸多样性(π)为0.004;平均遗传距离为0.004。其中单元型EJSⅠ和EJSⅡ占据了53.8%的个体数量,推测可能是较为原始类型;两单元型在NJ和UPG-MA系统发生树中分居于不同的分支,可能蕴涵着各自进化历史。通过研究表明,ND5序列的变异水平将为采用PCR-RFLP或位点特异性PCR等分子标记分辨不同水系河蟹起着重要作用。     

牛RXRG基因遗传变异与双胎性状的关联分析

以视黄素X受体基因g(retinoid X receptor-gamma, RXRG)作为牛双胎性状的候选基因, 运用测序法寻找牛RXRG基因SNPs, 筛查到一个新的多态位点A1941G, 该位点位于3′UTR。运用PCR-RFLP法验证并分析该位点在鲁西牛双胎群体和单胎群体及中国西门塔尔牛、安格斯牛和西蒙杂交牛单胎群体间的多态性, 结果表明, 在鲁西牛双胎和单胎群体中分布A、B两个等位基因,处于中度多态。经χ2适合性检验, 鲁西双胎牛群体在该位点未达到Hardy-Weinberg平衡状态(P < 0.05)。将鲁西牛群体的A1941G位点的基因型效应与双胎性状进行关联分析, 卡方独立性检测结果显示, 基因型分布在鲁西单、双胎牛群体上差异达到极显著水平(P < 0.01)。     

Abundance and characterization of simple-sequence repeats (SSRs) isolated from a size-fractionated genomic library of Brassica napus L. (rapeseed)

A size-fractionated library of Brassica napus L. (rapeseed), composed of 15000 clones, was screened for the presence of GA-, CA-, and GATA-simple-sequence repeats (SSRs). GA-SSRs were four- and five-fold more abundant than CA- and GATA-SSRs, respectively, and present at a frequency of approximately one SSR for every 100 kb of DNA. Following the sequencing of 124 positive clones, primer pairs were designed and evaluated for seven selected SSRs. Products were amplified in an array of individuals of B. napus, B. oleracea and B. rapa, demonstrating that the seven SSRs were conserved among species. Two SSRs were polymorphic. Among 11 accessions, the dinucleotide (GA)-repeat, B.n.9A, yielded 12 fragments, while the tetranucleotide-repeat (GATA), B.n.6A2, revealed two fragments. Automated, fluorescence-based detection of polyacrylamide gels has been employed to simultaneously increase throughput, reduce unit cost, improve analytical resolution, and expedite data acquisition of SSR analysis. Though initial financial investment and technical capabilities may prevent some from directly employing our documented approach, SSR analysis warrants further investigation as a tool in genetic studies for enhancing both the conservation and utilization of genetic resources.     

A Rapid DNA Extraction Method for RFLP and PCR Analysis from a Single Dry Seed

A single-seed DNA extraction method was developed for rapid identification of plant genotype. The method was applied to 12 plant species, including the oil seeds sesame and soybean. The results were comparable to those obtained for oil-less seeds such as rice. This method will be useful for genotypic selection which requires rapid screening of large populations. It can also be used to identify varietal purity of seed stocks by PCR and RFLP analysis. The method includes two major steps, (i) treatment by proteinase K in an SDS extraction buffer, and (ii) grinding of a single half seed in the buffer after incubation. About 1.5–2 µg of DNA per half seed (the endosperm part) of rice was obtained and more than 200 half seed samples could be handled by one person in a day. The DNA could be used for fingerprinting and detection of target genes in a transgenic plant by PCR. The amplified PCR products from the half seed DNA exhibited the same banding patterns as those from leaf DNA. Yield and quality of DNA extracted from half seeds of rice was also sufficient for RFLP analysis. The remnant half seeds containing the embryo can be maintained for later germination of selected genotypes.     

鲫鱼遗传多样性的初步研究

用１７种限制性内切酶对鲫属普通鲫鱼低背型,高背型,异育银鲫,日本白鲫及华南鲤的变种红鲤共１２４个个体的线粒体ＤＮＡ进行了ＲＦＬＰ分析,１４种酶具多态,共计４３种限制性态型,１１种单倍型。