• Korean Journal of Microbiology
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• v.25 no.1
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• pp.40-45
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• 1987

The gene for the Bdi I modification enzyme, which is one of Bdi I restriction-modification system, fromBrevibacterium divaricatum FERM 5948 was cloned and expressed in E. coli. For cloning of the Bdi I methylase gene, we have initially used three cloning site(EcoRI, BamHI and Sal I) of plasmid vector pBR 322 and adopted the retransformation method after Bdi I restriction endonuclease cleavage. Selection of transformants carrying the gene was based on the resistance of the modified plasmid encoding the enzyme to cleavage by Bdi I restriction enzyme, and the recombinant plasmid pBDIM 116 containing 5.6kb EcoRI insery was proved to carry the gene. Crude cell extracts prepared from strains carrying the plasmid pBDIM 116 contained an S-adenosylmethionine-dependent methyltransferase activity specific for the Bdi I recognition site, ATCGAT. The restriction map was constructed with 11 restriction enzyme, and the Bdi I restriction-modification system was also discussed.

• Environmental Analysis Health and Toxicology
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• v.26
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• pp.5.1-5.11
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• 2011

Objectives: In order to identify the possibility of slender bitterling (SB) (Acheilognathus yamatsutae) being used as a test species for estrogenic endocrine disrupting chemicals (EEDCs), we carried out the cloning and sequence characterization of the estrogen receptor (ER). Methods: The ER from a slender bitterling was obtained by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), 5'- and 3'-rapid amplification of cDNA ends (5'-RACE and 3'-RACE) and T-vector cloning. The expression of ER mRNA was also analyzed in six tissues (brain, liver, kidney, gill, gonad, and intestines) by real-time PCR. Results: We obtained an ER from the slender bitterling. The SB ER cDNA was 2189 base pairs (bp) in length and contained a 1707 bp open reading frame that encoded 568 amino acid residues. The SB ER amino acid sequence clustered in a monophyletic group with the $ER{\alpha}$ of other fish, and was more closely related to zebrafish $ER{\alpha}$(88% identity) than to the $ER{\alpha}$ of other fish. The SB ER cDNA was divided into A/B, C, D, E and F domains. The SB ER has conserved important sequences for ER functions, such as the DNA binding domain (D domain), which are consistent with those of other teleosts. Conclusions: The ER of the slender bitterling could provide basic information in toxicological studies of EEDCs in the slender bitterling.

• Journal of Life Science
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• v.12 no.2
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• pp.188-199
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• 2002

A gene coding for xylanase from thermo-tolerant Bacillus pumilus TX703 was cloned into Escherichia coli DH5 $\alpha$ using pUC19. Among 7,400 transformants, four transformants showed clear zones on the detection agar plates containing oat-spells xylan. One of them which showed highest xylanase activity was selected and its recombinant plasmid, named pXES106, was found to carry 2.24 kb insert DNA fragment. When the nucleotide sequence of the cloned xylanase gene (xynK) was determined, xynK gene was found to consist of 1,227 base-pair open reading frame coding for a polypeptide of 409 amino acids with a deduced molecular weight of 48 kDa. The coding sequence was preceded by a putative ribosome binding site, the transcription initiation signals, and cia-acting catabolite responsive element. The deduced amino acids sequence of xylanase is similar to those of the xylanases from Hordeum vulgare (barley) and Clostridium thermocellum, with 39 and 31% identical residues, respectively. The amino acids sequence of this xylanase was quite different from those of the xylanases from other Bacillus species.

• Genomics & Informatics
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• v.2 no.4
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• pp.174-179
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• 2004

We developed various plasmid cloning vectors that are useful in the construction of genomic and shotgun libraries. Two medium copy vectors, pCUGlblu21 (pCb21) and pAGlblu21 (pAb21), which are resistant to kanamycin ($Km^R$) and chloramphenicol ($Cam^R$), respectively, are useful for cloning DNA inserts ranging from 5kb to 15kb. Two high copy vectors, pCUGlblu31 (pCb31) and pAGlblu31 (pAb31), containing $Km^R$ and $Cam^R$, respectively, are useful for DNA inserts less than 5kb. These vectors are well adapted for large-scale genome sequencing projects by providing choice of copy number and selectable marker. The small vector size is another advantage of these vectors. All vectors contain lacZa including multicloning sites that originated from pBluscriptllsk- for easy cloning and sequencing. Two medium copy vectors contain unique and rare cutting Swal (ATTTAAAT) restriction enzyme sites for easy determination of insert size. We developed two combined vectors, pC21A31 and pC31A21, which are combinations of (pCb21 + pAb31) and (pCb31 + pAb21), respectively. These two vectors provide four choices of vectors such as $Km^R$ and medium, $Cam^R$ and high, $Cam^R$ and medium, and $Km^R$ and high copy vectors by restriction enzyme cutting, dephosphorylation, and gel purification. These vectors were successfully applied to high throughput shotgun sequencing of rice, tomato, and brassica BAC clones. With an example of extremely biased hydro sheared 3 kb shotgun library of a tomato BAC clone, which is originated from cytogenetically defined peri-centromeric region, we suggest the utility of an additional 10 kb library for sequence assembly of the difficult-to-assemble BAC clone.

• Korean Journal of Microbiology
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• v.41 no.4
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• pp.239-245
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• 2005

Transformation-Associated Recombination (TAR) cloning technique allows selective isolation of chromosomal regions and genes from complex genomes. The procedure requires knowledge of relatively small genomic sequences that reside adjacent to the chromosomal region of interest. This technique involves homologous recombination during yeast spheroplast transformation between genomic DNA and a TAR vector that has 5' and 3' gene targeting sequences. In this study, we examined the effect of non-homologous spacing sequence in target hooks on homologous recombination using a plasmid model system. The efficiency of homologous recombination between the modified his3-TRP1-his3 fragments and HlS3 gene on plasmid were analyzed by the characterization of $Ura^+$ transformants. The numbers of $Ura^+$ transformant showed same level when seven different modified his3-TRP1-his3 fragments were used. But the percentage of positive recombinants. $Trp^+His^-$, dramatically decreased when used the modified his3-TRP1-his3 fragments contained incorrect spacing of nonhomologous region. As a result, we suggest that incorrect spacing inhibits the homologous recombination between target hook and substrate DNA. Therefore, we should consider the correct spacing in target hook when the target hook are used for cloning of orthologue gene.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• v.4 no.3
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• pp.233-234
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• 1994

A general improved procedure for preparation of a cosmid library based on the use of a pBLcosT vectorwas described. The vector was modified to contain 2 tandem Xcml sites and was digested with Xcml to yield 2 terminal 3 T overhangs, capable of ligation with the insert that contains 2 terminal complementary 3 A overhangs. The resultant ligation mixture was packaged and a cosmid library in Escherichia coli was established.

• Proceedings of the Ginseng society Conference
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• 2004.12a
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• pp.50-52
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• 2004

Introduce of gene connected with disease and transformation system of ginseng, Squalene systhase(PSS) gene cloned from and disease resistant gene were carried out for expression and transformation of plant using Agrobacterium. PSS of 35S-35S-AMV-PSS-Tnos, has been constructed which were mobilized into Agrobacterium tumefaciens strain MP 90 disarmed Ti-plasmid. PSS gene were introduced into the binary vector pRD 400. The transgenic ginseg plants were propagated using repetitive secondary embryogenesis and introduced NPTII and PSS genes of the transgenic ginseng were successfully indentified by the PCR and survival test on the medium.

• The Microorganisms and Industry
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• v.16 no.1
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• pp.21-26
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• 1990

동물체의 신경전달물질은 acetylcholine을 비롯한 9종 이상의 물질이 알려져 있으며 이들 물질의 생체내에서의 기작과 생합성 과정에 관해서는 많이 알려져 있고 또한 이 방면의 연구도 활발하다. 그중에도 Joh와 Baetge등에 의하여 DBH와 PNMT 효소의 생산에 관여하는 mRNA가 면역침전법에 의하여 순수 분리되고 이를 주형으로 하여 DBH와 PNMT 효소 생산에 근본이 되는 유전자의 염기서열 및 유전자의 구조를 규명하는 작업이 진행되고 있으나 아직도 그 전체가 규명된 바는 없다 (Baetge등, 1981;1983;Joh등, 1983;1984). 그리하여 본인들은 상기의 연구자들로부터 PNMT 유전자인 cDNA를 M13mp18과 19의 vector phage에 재조합시키고 이 cDNA를 JM107rhk 109의 host bacteria에 도입하여 형질발현 실험을 통하여 확인하고자 하였다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Sericultural Science Conference
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• 2004.10a
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• pp.56-56
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• 2004

• Bulletin of Food Technology
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• v.7 no.2
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• pp.13-15
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• 1994

유산균은 발효유, 치즈, 발효 sausage 및 채소의 생산에 널리 이용되고 있다. 과거 15~6년간 이들 유산균에 대한 경제적 중요성은 매우 증가하였으며 이에 따라 유산균의 유전학과 plasmidbiology를 이해함으로써 이들 균에 대한 분자 생물학적 육종에 대한 많은 연구가 진행되어 왔다. 유산균에서 잘 기능을 하는 cloning vector들이 많이 개발되었으며 transduction, conjugation, transformation, electroporation 등의 외부 유전자를 전달하는 방법으로 보다 개발된 유산균이 육종되어 왔다. 이 총설은 산업적으로 유용가치가 높은 유산균의 육종에 관한 최신동향 및 앞으로의 전망 등에 관하여 논의하고자 한다.