• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.6-11
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• 2001

An ${\omega}-3$ fatty acid desaturase gene which is involved in de novo synthesis of -Iinolenate was isolated from cDNA library of Perilla frutescens. A cDNA library was constructed with mRNA extracted from perilla seeds of 12 DAF. The cDNA clone consisting of 1317-bp open reading frame encoding 438 amino acids with a relative MW of 50kDa, was isolated and showed 65-83% similarities to other known genes. This cDNA is deduced to encode a plastidal ${\omega}-3$ fatty acid desaturase based on the fact that it has higher homology to plastidal ones than to microsomal ones and its N-terminal sequence shares several characteristics of transit peptides of chloroplast proteins. Southern blot analysis of genomic DNA indicated that more than one gene or alleles for ${\omega}-3$ fatty acid desaturase are present in the genome of perilla. Northern blot analysis showed that the ${\omega}-3$ fatty acid desaturase gene is mainly revealed in early developing seeds and has different expression patterns depending on tissue types compared to the microsomal ones.

• BMB Reports
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.285-291
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• 1997

It is becoming increasingly evident that significant changes in gene expression occur during the course of neuronal differentiation. Thus, it should be possible to gain information about the biochemical events by identifying differentially expressed genes in neuronal differentiation The PC12 cell line is a useful model system to investigate the molecular mechanism underlying neuronal differentiation and has been used extensively for the study of the molecular events that underlie the biological actions of nerve growth factor (NGF). In this study, we report an application of the recently described mRNA differential display method to analyze differential gene expression during neuronal differentiation. Using this technique, we have identified several cDNA tags expressed differentially during neuronal differentiation. Interestingly, one of these clones was cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COX I) gene. The differential expression of COX I gene was confirmed by Northern blot analysis as well as RT-PCR. Southern blot analysis of the genomic DNA of PC12 cells revealed that COX I is a single gene. Induction of the oxidative enzyme might reflect the energy requirement in neuronal differentiation.

• Animal cells and systems
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.159-164
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• 2003

The RAD3 gene of Saccharomyces cerevisiae is required for excision repair and is essential for cell viability. The RAD3 encoded protein possesses a single stranded DNA-dependent ATPase and DNA and DNA-RNA helicase activities. To examine the extent of conservation of structure and function of a S. pombe RAD3 during eukaryotic evolution, the RAD3 homolog gene was isolated by screening of genomic DNA library. The isolated gene was designated as HRD3 (homolog of RAD3 gene). Southern blot analysis confirmed that S. pombe chromosome contains the same DNA as HRD3 gene and this gene exists as a single copy in S. pombe. The transcript of 2.8 kb was detected by Northern blot analysis, The level of transcripts increased by ultraviolet (UV) irradiation, indicating that HRD3 is one of the UV-inducible genes in S. pombe. Furthermore, the predicted partial sequence of HRD3 protein has 60％ identity to S. cerevisiae RAD3 gene. This homology was particularly striking in the regions identified as being conserved in a group of DNA helicases. Gene deletion experiments indicate that the HRD3 gene is essential for viability and DNA repair function. These observations suggest evolutionary conservation of other protein components with which HRD3 might interact in mediating its DNA repair and viability functions.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.37-44
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• 2007

Three catalase cDNA clones were isolated from the small radish (Raphanus sativus L.). Their nucleotide and deduced amino acid sequences showed the greatest homology to those of Arabidopsis. Genomic Southern blot analysis, using RsCat1 cDNA as a probe, showed that catalases are encoded by small multigene family in the small radish. Nondenaturing polyacrylamide gels revealed the presence of several catalase isozymes, the levels of which varied among the organs examined. The isozyme activities were assigned the individual catalase genes by Northern analysis using total RNA from different organs. The three catalase genes were differentially expressed in response to treatments such as white light, xenobiotics, osmoticum, and UV. Their expression in seedlings was controlled by the circadian clock under a light/dark cycle and/or in constant light. Interestingly, RsCat1 transcripts peaked in the morning, while those of RsCat2 and RsCat3 peaked in the early evening. Our results suggest that the RsCat enzymes are involved in defense against the oxidative stress induced by environmental changes.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.430-433
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• 2004

Lilium cv. Casablanca pollen grains stored at $-70^{\circ}C$ were grown in pollen germination medium with Agrobacterium tumefaciens LBA4404 cells harboring pBI121 for 18 hr at $27^{\circ}C$. Following this, cefotaxime (250 mg/L) was treated for 6 hr to eradicate the bacterial cells. Histochemical GUS analysis revealed that the transgenic pollen displayed deep blue color mostly from 12 hr after the co-cultivation. Presence of $200\;{\mu}M$ acetosyringone was determined not to be more effective for GUS transformation than its absence. GUS DNA integration in the transgenic pollen genomic DNA was clearly demonstrated by Southern blot analysis.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.96-105
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• 2002

식물 단백질의 영양가 향상을 위한 일환으로 필수아미노산의 조성이 풍부한 인공단백질을 암호화하는 인공유전자를 담배 식물체에서 발현을 시도하기 위하여, 식물에서 외래유전자의 발현에 널리 사용되는 Cauliflower mosaic virus (CaMV)의 35S promoter를 이중으로 중첩되도록 하고, (Lys-Glu-Trp)이 64번 반복되는 인공유전자 및 nopaline synthase (nos) terminator를 갖고있는 binary vector pART4-4를 구성하였다. 이 재조합 플라스미드는 Agrobacterium tumefaciens를 이용한 형질전환에 의해 Nicotiann tabacum (Var. Xanthi)으로 도입되었다. Kanamycin이 포함된 신초 유도 배지 및 뿌리 유도배지를 이용하여 정상적으로 재생된 담배 식물체로부터 도입된 인공유전자의 발현을 분석하였다. 추출한 genomic DNA를 EcoRI으로 자른 다음 Southern blot 분석에 의하면, 효소 절단 시 예상되는 1.1 kb에서 band를 형성하였으며 각각의 형질전환 식물체에 인공유전자가 1 또는 3 개씩 도입되어 있음을 확인하였다. Northern blot 분석에 의하면 약 1.2 kb 전사체가 비교적 안정하게 발현되었으며, 잎, 줄기, 뿌리로부터 RNA를 분리하여 promoter의 조직 특이성 발현을 분석한 결과, 잎에서 생성되는 RNA가 줄기나 뿌리 조직보다 안정하게 발현되었다. 형질전환 식물체에서 Western blot에 의한 단백질 분석 결과, 잎에서 추출한 단백질로부터 원하는 크기인 33 kDa의 인공단백질이 생성됨을 확인하였으며 발현 수준은 전체 세포 단백질의 0.1%로서 낮은 수준이었다.

• Journal of Photoscience
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.75-82
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• 2005

Rumex acetosa L. is a dioecious flowering plant with well developed sex chromosome system: 2n = 12 + XX in the female plants and 2n = 12 + XY1Y2 in the male plants. To isolate sex-linked DNA, we carried out chromosome micromanipulation, followed by DOP-PCR, AFLP of the PCR products, reverse Southern hybridization and sequence analysis. From 500 AFLP specific clones, 13 X-chromosome and 5 Y-chromosome specific clones were obtained. Except one clone RADAX-239 ($\underline{R}umex\;\underline{a}-\underline{D}OP-PCR-\underline{A}FLP-\underline{Y}-chromosome\;specific$), all clones appear to be R. acetosa plant-specific sequences and non-coding sequences. Southern blot analysis using these clones could not discriminate genomic DNAs either from male or female plants. Results of this study imply that both autosome-origin and degeneration of sex chromosomes are prevalent in plant systems.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.34-39
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• 1994

Schwanniomyces castellii의 제놈 DNA로 제조된 유전자 은행으로부터 cloning된 ${\alpha}$-amylase 유전자가 Sacchromyces cerevisiae에서 발현되었다. Cloning된 삽입 DNA 절편의 크기는 약 5.0 kb이었고, Southern 및 immunoblot 분석 결과 cloning된 ${\alpha}$-amylase 유전자가 Sch. Castellii로부터 유래되었음이 확인되었다. S. cerevisiae SHY3 형질전환체에서 Sch. Castellii ${\alpha}$-amylase 유전자발현은 모균주에 비해 낮았으나, 단백질의 분자량 및 효소의 성질은 Sch. Castellii에서 분리한 ${\alpha}$-amylase의 그것과 차이가 없었다.

• 식물조직배양학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.21-26
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• 1999

쌍떡잎식물체 형질전환에 널리 쓰이는 Agrobacterium의 binary vector를 이용하여 왜화성을 나타내는 pGA643-rolC gene을 엽절편 transformation방법으로 petunia에 도입하였다. Petunia hybrida의 재분화에 있어 엽조직으로부터 식물체 재분화에 미치는 생장조절물질의 효과는 0.1mg/L NAA와 1.0mg/L BA의 조합에서 높았고 재분화된 식물체도 양호하였다. 식물체 형질전환 선발배지에 에틸렌 억제제인 AgNO$_3$와 KMnO$_4$의 첨가시 형질전환체 재분화율이 높게 나타났으며, AgNO$_3$에 비해 KMnO$_4$처리구에서 보다 많은 식물체 재분화율을 나타내었으나 AgNO$_3$와 KMnO$_4$의 고농도 첨가시 다소의 유리화 현상이 발생하였으므로 3mg/L KMnO$_4$ 첨가가 식물체 재분화에 적합한 것으로 생각된다. 항생제 200mg/L kanamycin, 500mg/L carbenicylin 과 1.0 mg/L BA, 0.1mg/L NAA가 첨가된 형질전환 선발배지에서 엽절편으로 부터 형질전환 된 것으로 추정되는 식물체들을 일차 선발하였고 기외로 이식한 후 genomic DNA를 분리하여 Southern blot analysis법으로 분석한 결과 외래 유전자가 식물체의 genomic DNA내로 삽입된 것을 확인할 수 있었다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.56-61
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• 1995

Molecular cloning and restriction mapping on ATPase $\alpha$-subunit gene (atpA) were carried out to obtain genomic information concerned with the gene structure and organization in Korean ginseng mitochondria. Two different clones containing the homologous sequence of atpA gene were selected from SalI and PstI libraries of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) of Korean ginseng. The sizes of mtDNA fragments inserted in SalI and PstI clones were 3.4 kb and 13 kb, respectively. Southern blot analysis with [$^{32}P$] labelled Oenothera atPA gene probe showed that atpA gene sequence was located in 2.0 kb XkaI fragment in PstI clone and in 1.7 kb XbaI fragment in SalI clone. A partial sequening ascertained that the SalI clone included about 1.2 kb fragment from SalI restriction site to C-terminal sequence of this gene but about 0.3 kb N-terminal sequence of open reading frame was abscent. The PstI fragment was enough large to cover the full sequence of atpA gene. The same restriction pattern of the overlapped region suggests that both clones include the same fragment of atiA locus. Data of Southern blot analysis and partial nucleotide sequencing suggested that mtDNA of Korean ginseng has a single copy of atpA gene. Key words ATPase a-subunit, mitochondrial DNA, Panax ginseng.