• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.149-154
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• 2016

The purpose of this study was to develop Streptococcus sobrinus-specific qPCR primers based on the nucleotide sequence of the RNA polymerase ${\beta}-subunit$ gene (rpoB). The specificity of the primers was determined by conventional polymerase chain reaction (PCR) with 12 strains of S. sobrinus and 50 strains (50 species) of non-S. sobrinus bacteria. The sensitivity of the primers was determined by quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) with serial dilutions of the purified genomic DNAs (40 ng to 4 fg) of S. sobrinus ATCC $33478^T$. The specificity data showed that the S. sobrinus-specific qPCR primers (RTSsob-F4/RTSsob-R4) detected only the genomic DNAs of S. sobrinus strains with a detection limit of up to 4 fg of S. sobrinus genomic DNA. Our results suggest that the RTSsob-F4/RTSsob-R4 primers are useful in detecting S. sobrinus with high sensitivity and specificity for epidemiological studies of dental caries..

• Journal of Veterinary Science
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.782-787
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• 2018

Goose hemorrhagic polyomavirus (GHPV) is not a naturally occurring infection in geese in China; however, GHPV infection has been identified in Pekin ducks, a domestic duck species. Herein, we investigated the prevalence of GHPV in five domestic duck species (Liancheng white ducks, Putian black ducks, Shan Sheldrake, Shaoxing duck, and Jinyun Sheldrake) in China. We determined that the Jinyun Sheldrake duck species could be infected by GHPV with no clinical signs, whereas no infection was identified in the other four duck species. We sequenced the complete genome of the Jinyun Sheldrake origin GHPV. Genomic data comparison suggested that GHPVs share a conserved genomic structure, regardless of the host (duck or geese) or region (Asia or Europe). Jinyun Sheldrake origin GHPV genomic characterization and epidemiological studies will increase our understanding of potential heterologous reservoirs of GHPV.

• 원예과학기술지
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• 제33권6호
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• pp.869-876
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• 2015

Wild relative species of domesticated crops are useful genetic resources for improving agronomic traits. Cytogenetic investigations based on chromosome composition provide insight into basic genetic and genomic characteristics of a species that can be exploited in a breeding program. Here, we used FISH analysis to characterize the ploidy level, chromosome constitution, and genomic distribution o f 5S and 4 5S r ibosomal DNA (rDNA) in four wild Cucurbitaceae species, namely, Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf. var. citroides L. H. Bailey (2n = 22), Melothria japonica Maxim. (2n = 22), Sicyos angulatus L. (2n = 24), and Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim. (2n = 66, 88, 110 cytotypes), collected in different areas of Korea. All species were diploids, except for T. kirilowii, which included hexa-, octa-, and decaploid cytotypes (2n = 6x = 66, 8x = 88, and 10x = 110). All species have small metaphase chromosomes in the range of $2-5{\mu}m$. The 45S rDNA signals were localized distally compared to the 5S rDNA. C. lanatus var. citroides and M. japonica showed one and two loci of 45S and 5S rDNA, respectively, with co-localization of rDNA signals in one M. japonica chromosome. S. angulatus showed two co-localized signals of 5S and 45S rDNA loci. The hexaploid T. kirilowii cytotype showed five signals each for 45S and 5S rDNA, with three being co-localized. This is the first report of hexaploid and decaploid cytotypes in T. kirilowii. These results will be useful in future Cucurbitaceae breeding programs.

• 환경생물
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.199-205
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• 2022

Two tree frogs, Dryophytes suweonensis and Dryophytes japonicus, inhabiting Korea, are morphologically similar and share the same habitats. Therefore, they are identified mainly through their calls, especially for males. Dryophytes suweonensis is registered as an endangered (IUCN: EN grade) and protected species in South Korea. Thus, it is necessary to develop a method to rapidly identify and discriminate the two species and establish efficient protection and restoration plans. We identified significant genetic variation between them by sequencing a maternally-inherited mitochondrial 12S ribosomal DNA region. Based on the sequence data, we designed a pair of primers containing 7bp differences for high resolution melting(HRM) analysis to rapidly and accurately characterize their genotypes. The HRM analysis using genomic DNA showed that the melting peak for D. suweonensis was 76.4±0.06℃, whereas that of D. japonicus was 75.0±0.05℃. The differential melt curve plot further showed a distinct difference between them. We also carried out a pilot test for the application of HRM analysis based on immersing D. suweonensis in distilled water for 30 min to generate artificial environmental DNA(eDNA). The results showed 1.10-1.31℃ differences in the melting peaks between the two tree frog samples. Therefore, this HRM analysis is rapid and accurate in identifying two tree frogs not only using their genomic DNA but also using highly non-invasive eDNA.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.267-273
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• 2017

The p53-inducible gene 3 (PIG3), initially identified as a gene downstream of p53, plays an important role in the apoptotic process triggered by p53-mediated reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. Recently, several studies have suggested that PIG3 may play a role in various types of cancer. However, the functional significance of PIG3 in cancer remains unclear. Here, we found that PIG3 was highly expressed in human colon cancer cell lines compared to normal colon-derived fibroblasts. Therefore, we attempted to elucidate the functional role of PIG3 in colon cancer. PIG3 overexpression increases the colony formation, migration and invasion ability of HCT116 colon cancer cells. Conversely, these tumorigenic abilities were significantly decreased in in vitro studies with PIG3 knockdown HCT116 cells. PIG3 knockdown also attenuated the growth of mouse xenograft tumors. These results demonstrate that PIG3 is associated with the tumorigenic potential of cancer cells, both in vitro and in vivo, and could play a key oncogenic role in colon cancer.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.13-24
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• 2012

The genetic diversity of plant growth-promoting rhizobacterial (PGPR) fluorescent pseudomonads associated with the sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) rhizosphere was analyzed. Selected isolates were screened for plant growthpromoting properties including production of indole acetic acid, phosphate solubilization, denitrification ability, and production of antifungal metabolites. Furthermore, 16S rDNA sequence analysis was performed to identify and differentiate these isolates. Based on 16S rDNA sequence similarity, the isolates were designated as Pseudomonas plecoglossicida, P. fluorescens, P. libaniensis, and P. aeruginosa. Differentiation of isolates belonging to the same group was achieved through different genomic DNA fingerprinting techniques, including randomly amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD), amplified ribosomal DNA restriction analysis (ARDRA), repetitive extragenic palindromic (REP), enterobacterial repetitive intergenic consensus (ERIC), and bacterial repetitive BOX elements (BOX) analyses. The genetic diversity observed among the isolates and rep-PCR-generated fingerprinting patterns revealed that PGPR fluorescent pseudomonads are associated with the rhizosphere of sugarcane and that P. plecoglossicida is a dominant species. The knowledge obtained herein regarding the genetic and functional diversity of fluorescent pseudomonads associated with the sugarcane rhizosphere is useful for understanding their ecological role and potential utilization in sustainable agriculture.

• 한국어병학회지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.159-169
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• 2004

2003년 5월과 2003년 10월동안에 제주도내 5개소의 넙치 종묘배양장에서 초기 먹이로 공급 되어지는 동물성 플랑크톤인 rotifer와 20-30일령 넙치 자어에서 장관백탁증 원인균으로 알려진 V. ichthyoenteri를 분리하기 위해 실험한 결과 총 71개의 Vibrio sp. 분리가 되었고, 생화학적 동정결과 2개의 그룹에서 24개의 V ichthyoenteri가 동정 되었다. V. ichthyoenteri의 신속한 검출을 위한 종특이적 primer를 V. ichthyoenteri(KCCM 40870)ISR의 특이적인 서열을 이용하여 제작하였다. V. ichthyoenteri를 포함한 20종의 Vibrio속 균주의 genomic DNA와 18group 분리균주 genomic DNA를 PCR한 결과 V. ichthyoenteri 만의 특이적인 band가 생성됨을 알 수가 있다. 따라서 V. ichthyoenteri(KCCM 40870) ISR의 서열로 제작한 primer가 넙치 자치어에 발병하는 장관백탁증 원인균인 Vibrio ichthyoenteri의 신속한 검출과 정확한 동정을 할 수 있는 molecular marker로 이용할 수 있음을 확인하였다.

• 한국약용작물학회지
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.268-273
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• 2003

To identify the variation of the RAPD patterns between two Atractylodes species, 52 kinds of random primers were applied to each eight of A japonica and A. macrocephala genomic DNA. Ten primers of 52 primers could be used to discriminate between the species and 18 polymorphisms among 67 scored DNA fragments (18 fragments are specific for A. japonica and A. macrocephala) were generated using these primers, 26.9% of which were polymorphic. RAPD data from the 10 primers was used for cluster analysis. The cluster analysis of RAPD markers showed that the two groups are genetically distinct. On the other hand, to identify the variation of the AFLP patterns and select the species specific AFLP markers, eight combinations of EcoRI/MseI primers were applied to the bulked A. japonica and A. macrocephala genomic DNA. Consequently, three combinations of EcoRI/MseI primers (EcoRI /Mse I ; AAC/CTA, AAC/CAA, AAG/CTA) used in this study revealed 176 reliable AFLP markers, 42.0% of which were polymorphic. 74 polymorphisms out of 176 scored DNA fragments were enough to clearly discriminate between two Atractylodes species.

• 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.85-92
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• 2006

본 논문은 포유동물 난소에서의 신속한 프로게스테론(P4) 선호 전달경로에 관해 현재 통용되는 지식을 요약하였다. P4는 안드로겐과 에스트로겐 합성 과정에서의 중요한 중간 산물이면서 그 자체로도 배란, 난포폐쇄(atresia), 황체형성과정(luteinization)에서 결정적인 역할을 하며, 모든 포유동물의 초기 임신 유지에 필수적이다. 이와 같은 생리적인 중요성에도 불구하고 포유동물 난소에서의 정확한 P4 작용기작은 아직까지도 완전히 알려져 있지 않다. 이러한 관점에서 볼 때, 비유전자 수준이면서 전사와 무관한 P4의 세포내 작용을 매개하는 수용체의 실체에 관해 오래 동안 계속된 의문과 논란은 과학적인 흥미를 유발하는 생식생리학의 주요 관심사이다. 포유류 난소에서 P4는 1) 잘 알려진 유전자 수준의 경로(genomic pathway)인 호르몬이 소위 고전적인 세포 내의 수용체에 결합하고, 이어 리간드-호르몬 복합체가 전사조절물질로 작용하여 표적 유전자 발현을 조절하거나, 2) 유전자에 직접 작용하지 않기 때문에 비유전자 수준이라 불리우는 경로(non-genomic pathway)로 작용한다. P4의 비유전자 수준 작용의 주요한 특징은 (i) 신속하고, (ii) 전사억제제에 반응하지 않고, (iii) 세포막과 연관된 물질들에 의해 신호가 전달된다. 아마도 난소에서 P4의 비유전자 수준 작용은 (a) 세포막 또는 그 근처에 위치한 고전적인 P4 수용체(PGR), (b) 세포막 프로게스틴 수용체(membrane progestin receptors; MPR $\alpha$, MPR $\beta$ and MPR $\gamma$) 패밀리, (c) progesterone receptor membrane component I(PGRMC1), 그리고 (d) serpine I mRNA binding protein(SERBP1)의 세포막 복합체에 의해 매개되는 것으로 추정된다. 포유류 난소에서의 P4 작용에 대한 완전한 이해를 위해서는 향후 많은 연구가 필요할 것이다.

• 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.151-158
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• 2008

The variability within and between Korean pond-smelt (Hypomesus nipponensis; KPS) and Canadian capelin (Mallotus villosus; CCP) were studied in order to clarify the genetic distances and differences. The dendrogram obtained by the seven primers indicates cluster 1 (KOREAN 01$\sim$KOREAN 11) and cluster 2 (CANADIAN 12$\sim$CANADIAN 22). The longest genetic distance displaying significant molecular differences was found to exist between individuals in the two geographic species of Osmeridae, between individuals' no. 10 of Korean and no. 18 of Canadian (0.686). 121 unique shared loci to each species, with an average of 17.3 per primer, were observed in the KPS species, and 264 loci, with an average of 37.7 per primer, were observed in the CCP species. 77 shared loci by the two species, with an average of 11.0 per primer, were observed in the two fish species. RAPD analysis showed that the KPS species was more genetically diverse than the CCP species. KPS species may have high levels of genomic DNA variability owing to the introduction of the wild individuals from the other sites to sampling sites although it may be the geographically diverse distribution of this species. As stated above, the existence of species discrimination and genetic variability between the KPS and the CCP species was identified by RAPD analysis.