• 생명과학회지
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• 제17권3호통권83호
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• pp.402-406
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• 2007

우리나라에 분포하는 멧토끼 (Lepus coreanus)의 성판별을 위한 분자 표지자를 개발하기 위하여, X, Y 염색체간 상동인 ZFX와 ZFY 유전자들의 성별 이형성에 초점을 맞추어 본 연구를 수행하였다. ZFX와 ZFY 유전자의 인트론 7 영역은 멧토끼의 암수가 구분되는 증폭 양상을 나타내었다. 인트론 7의 길이는 각각 ZFX에서 538, ZFY에서 233-bp로 확인되었다. 특히, ZFX의 인트론 7에서는 RNA-매개성 전위인자 중 한 종이며 토끼의 유전체에서 빈번하게 관찰되는 CSINE2와 유사한 반복서열이 발견되었다. 반면, 반복서열은 ZFY의 인트론 7에서는 관찰되지 않았다. ZFX와 ZFY 유전자의 인트론 7에서 확인된 길이의 차이에 근거하여 중합효소연쇄반응 기법을 이용한 유전자 성판별을 수행하였다. 시험에 이용된 모든 DNA시료들은 ZFX에서 증폭된 공통의 밴드를 가지고 있었다. 이에 반해, 멧토끼 수컷 DNA들은 각각 ZFX와 ZFY에서 증폭된 두 개의 구분되는 밴드들을 나타내었다. ZFX-ZFY 유전자·성판별 결과는 표현형 성별 정보뿐만 아니라 수컷-특이적인 SRY 유전자의 증폭양상과도 일치한 결과와도 정확히 일치하였다. 이상의 결과들은 멧토끼에서 ZFX와 ZFY의 인트론 7 영역간의 성별 이형성은 유전자 성판별을 위한 유용한 유전자 표지자가 될 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.205-219
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• 1994

Cigarette butts from 5 smokers were gathered and then, placed in room temperature for 1, 3, 5, 7, 15 days. The possible use of the cigarette butts for individual identification was evaluated in sex determination, amplification of D1S80 locus, polymorphisms of HLA-DQA1 gene from the extracted DNA. 1. DNA extraction was possible in cigarette butts weree left in room temperature for 15days, so it can be applicatable to individual identification by polymerase chain reaction(PCR). 2. Amplification of X-Y homologous amelogenin gene by PCR made it possible to identify the sex in saliva stains (cigarette butts). 3. Amplification of D1S80 locus can be acquired from adding the boving serum albumin and hot start PCR procedures from forensic samples such as saliva stains (cigarette butts), so the AMP-FLPs examining is possible. 4. Genotype could be determined simply and rapidly using Amplitype$TM$ HLA-DQ$\alpha$ forensic kit in examining the HLA-DQA1 gene. From the investigation, DNA extraction, sex determination, amplification of D1S80 locus, polymorphisms of HLA-DQA1 gene was successfully done even though the cigarette butts were left for 15 days at room temperature. Therefore cigarette butts are highly reliable and applicatable as molecular biologic samples for individual identification.

• 환경생물
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.160-168
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• 2021

Doublesex and mab-3 related transcription factor(dmrt) play crucial roles in sex determination and sex differentiation in vertebrates and invertebrates. Although dmrt genes have been identified in vertebrates, little is known about aquatic invertebrates. In this study, two dmrt genes, namely, Dc_dmrt93B and Dc_dmrt99B, were identified from brackish water flea, Diaphanosoma celebensis. Transcriptional changes were observed in the dmrt genes when the flea was exposed to bisphenol(BP), an endocrine disruptor. Sequence and phylogenetic analyses showed that both dmrt genes contained two conserved domains, namely, DM and DMA, closely clustered with those of Daphnia spp. Additionally, a significant increase in the Dc_dmrt99B mRNA expression level was observed upon exposure to intermediate concentrations of BP (bisphenol A>bisphenol S=bisphenol F, p<0.05), while the expression of Dc_dmrt93B mRNA was slightly modulated. These findings imply that the two dmrt genes may be involved in sex differentiation of D. celebensis. Furthermore, it was found that the ability of BP to modulate dmrt genes could affect development and reproduction. This study provides a basis for understanding the function of the dmrt genes and the molecular mode of action of BP in small crustaceans.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제47권3호
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• pp.317-324
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• 2005

A method for sex determination of pigs was examined using polymerase chain reaction(PCR). Sex determining region Y(SRY) gene encoded on Y chromosome plays a key role for primary male development. Zinc finger X-Y(ZFX-ZFY) gene, one of the X-V homology gene group was found on the X and Y chromosomes, respectively, We tested for molecular sexing by amplification patterns of SRY and ZF genes. Genomic DNAs from various resources including porcine hairs and semen collected from domestic pig breeds and native pigs was used for PCR assay of each gene. The amplified products for porcine SRY gene were yielded only in males but not in females. On the other hand, two differential patterns were observed in amplification of ZF gene reflecting the chromosomal dimorphism by a length polymorphism between X and Y chromosomes. Of both, a common band was detected in all individuals tested so that this band might be amplified from ZFX gene as a PCR template, but another is specific for males indicated that from ZFY. The result of PCR assay provides identical information to that from investigation of phenotypic genders of the pigs tested. We suggest that this PCR strategy to determine porcine sexes using comparison of the amplification patterns of the SRY gene specific for Y chromosome and the dimorphic ZF gene between X and Y chromosomes may be a rapid and precise method for discrimination of two sexes and applied to DNA analysis of small samples such as embryonic blastomere, semen, and hairs.

• Plant Biotechnology Reports
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.95-99
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• 2010

Decamer RAPD primers were tested on dioeceious and hermaphrodite plants of Commiphora wightii to identify sex-specific molecular markers. Sixty different random decamer primers were screened out of which only three primers were found to be associated with sex expression. A ~1,280-bp fragment from the primer OPN06 was found to be present in all the female individuals. Another primer OPN 16 produced a unique ~400-bp amplification product in only hermaphrodite individuals. The third marker, OPA20 amplified a ~1,140-bp fragment from female and hermaphrodite DNAs, but failed to do so from the male plant DNAs.

• 한국가금학회지
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.287-296
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• 2019

Avian sex determination system involves the male ZZ and female ZW chromosomes. However, very few studies are reported the expression, functional role and importance of genes on the W chromosome because of its small and highly heterochromatic genomic regions. Recent studies demonstrated that the W chromosome may have critical roles in physiology, sex determination and subsequent sexual differentiation in chickens. Therefore, gene annotation, including describing the expression and function of genes in the chicken W chromosome, is needed. In this study, we have searched the W chromosome of chickens and selected a total of 36 genes to evaluated their specific expression in the testis and ovary at various developmental stages such as embryonic day 6 (E6), hatch and adult. Interestingly, out of 36 genes in chicken W chromosome, we have found seven female-specific expression at E6.5 day, indicating that they are functionally related to female chicken gonadal differentiation. In addition, we have identified the stage specific gene expression from the sex specific genes. Furthermore, we analyzed the relative location of genes in the chicken W chromosome. Collectively, these results will contribute molecular insights into the sexual determination, differentiation and female development based on the W chromosome.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.699-703
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• 2006

옥수수(Zea mays)는 단성화 식물로서 암꽃과 수꽃이 한 식물체내에 분리되어서 존재하며 수정시 이질성을 높이는 방향으로 진화되었다. 암꽃과 수꽃 각각은 단성화 상태로 분화하기 전에 한 개의 암술과 세 개의 수술 원시세포가 동일하게 형성된다. 옥수수가수꽃으로 분화할 때는 암술 원시세포에서 세포사멸 현상이 일어나는데 이것은 TASSELSEED 유전자들에 의해 매개된다. 이와 대조적으로 암꽃의 암술에서는 TASSELSEED 유전자들에 의한 세포사멸이 억제되는데 여기에는 SILKLESS1 유전자가 관여한다. 한편, 암꽃의 수술에서는 세포주기 멈춤 현상이 오랜 시간 지속되다가 결국에는 수술이 죽게 된다. 이때 세포주기를 조절하는 유전자인 CYCLIN B 와 WEE1 유전자가 이 과정에 참여한다. 이와 더불어, 지베렐린 생합성의 시간적 공간적 조절이 수술의 세포주기 멈춤의 원인이 된다. 본 총설에서는 옥수수의 성 결정 과정 중에 일어나는 세포사멸, 세포 방어, 세포주기 멈춤에 대하여 분자세포 발생 생물학 및 유전학적인 견지에서 고찰하였다.

• 한국동물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국동물학회 2003년도 한국생물과학협회 학술발표대회
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• pp.188.1-188
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• 2003

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• BMB Reports
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.37-45
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• 2006

Bulked segregant analysis (BSA) and AFLP were used for isolation of genomic sex determination markers in Penaeus monodon. A total of 256 primer combinations were tested against 6-10 bulked genomic DNA of P. monodon. Five and one candidate female- and male-specific AFLP fragments were identified. Female-specific fragments were cloned and further characterized. SCAR markers derived from FE10M9520, FE10M10725.1, FE10M10725.2 and FE14M16340 provided the positive amplification product in both male and female P. monodon. Further analysis of these markers using SSCP and genome walk analysis indicated that they were not sex-linked. In addition, sex-specific (or differential) expression markers in ovaries and testes of P. monodon were analyzed by RAP-PCR (150 primer combinations). Twenty-one and fourteen RAP-PCR fragments specifically/differentially expressed in ovaries and testes of P. monodon were successfully cloned and sequenced. Expression patterns of 25 transcripts were tested against the first stranded cDNA of ovaries and testes of 3-month-old and broodstock-sized P. monodon (N = 5 and N = 7 - 10 for females and N = 4 and N = 5 - 7 for males, respectively). Five (FI-4, FI-44, FIII-4, FIII-39 and FIII-58) and two (M457-A01 and MII-51) derived RAP-PCR markers revealed female- and male-specific expression patterns in P. monodon. Surprisingly, MII-5 originally found in testes showed a higher expression level in ovaries than did testes of juvenile shrimps but a temporal female-specific pattern in P. monodon adults.

• 보존과학연구
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• 통권22호
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• pp.27-40
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• 2001

DNA typing is often used to determine identity from human remains. Recently, the molecular biological analysis of ancient deposits has become possible since methods for the recovery of DNA conserved in bones or teeth from archaeological remains have been developed. In the field of archaeology, one of the most promising approaches is to identify the individuals present in a mass burial site. We performed nuclear DNA typing and mitochondrial DNA sequencing analysis based on PCR from a Korea ancient human remain excavated from Sa-chon Nuk-island and civilian access controlline(CACL). A femur bone were collected and successfully subjected to DNA extraction, quantification, PCR amplification, and subsequently typed for several shot tandem repeat(STR)loci. 4 types of STR systems used in this study were CTT multiplex(CSF1PO, TPOX, TH01), FFv multiplex(F13A01, FESFPS, vWA), Silver STRⅢ multiplex(D16S539, D7S820, D13S317), and amelogenin for sex determination. This studies are primarily concerned with the extraction, amplification, and DNA typing of ancient human bone DNA samples. Also, it is suggestive of importance about closely relationship between both fields of archaeology and molecular biology.