A high-throughput method for Saccharomyces cerevisiae (yeast) ionomics

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
John M. C. Danku ◽  
Luke Gumaelius ◽  
Ivan Baxter ◽  
David E. Salt
2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xavier Raffoux ◽  
Mickael Bourge ◽  
Fabrice Dumas ◽  
Olivier C. Martin ◽  
Matthieu Falque

ABSTRACTMeiotic recombination is a major driver of genome evolution by creating new genetic combinations. To probe the factors driving variability of meiotic recombination, we used a high-throughput method to measure recombination rates in 26 S. cerevisiae strains from different geographic origins and habitats. Fourteen intervals were monitored for each strain, covering chromosomes VI and XI entirely, and part of chromosome I. We found an average number of crossovers per chromosome ranging between 1.0 and 9.5 across strains (“domesticated” or not), which is higher than the average between 0.5 and 1.5 found in most organisms. In the different intervals analyzed, recombination showed up to 9-fold variation across strains but global recombination landscapes along chromosomes varied less. We also built an incomplete diallel experiment to measure recombination rates in one region of chromosome XI in 10 different crosses involving five parental strains. Our overall results indicate that recombination rate is increasingly positively correlated with sequence similarity between homologs (i) in DSB rich regions within intervals, (ii) in entire intervals, and (iii) at the whole genome scale. Therefore, these correlations cannot be explained by cis-effects only. In addition, by using a quantitative genetics analysis, we identified an inbreeding effect that reduces recombination rate in homozygous genotypes while other interaction effects (specific combining ability) or additive effects (general combining ability) are found to be weak. Finally, we measured significant crossover interference in some strains, and interference intensity was positively correlated with crossover number.Author SummaryMeiosis is a key process for sexually reproducing organisms by producing gametes with a halved set of genetic material. An essential step of meiosis is the formation of crossovers which are reciprocal exchanges of genetic material between chromosomes inherited from both parents. Crossovers ensure proper chromosome segregation and thus viable gametes. They also create novel genetic diversity which contributes to evolution and permits genetic improvement of agriculturally important species. Most living organisms produce between one and three crossovers per chromosome, and tight regulatory mechanisms control the number of crossovers and their distribution along chromosomes. In spite of their potential importance for biotechnological applications, such mechanisms are still poorly understood.Using a high throughput method based on fluorescent markers, we investigated the diversity of recombination in the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. We observed up to 9-fold differences in numbers of crossovers across hybrids obtained by crossing different strains with a common tester, and this variation was correlated with the degree of DNA sequence similarity between homologous chromosomes. By also investigating homozygotes, we conclude that on the one hand too much sequence divergence impairs recombination in distantly-related hybrids, and on the other hand complete homozygosity is also associated with lower numbers of crossovers.


2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
pp. 198-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiwei Mao ◽  
Quanli Liu ◽  
Yuanzi Li ◽  
Jiuxia Yang ◽  
Xinhao Song ◽  
...  

Planta Medica ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 82 (05) ◽  
Author(s):  
C Avonto ◽  
AG Chittiboyina ◽  
D Rua ◽  
IA Khan

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 1313
Author(s):  
Andreas Hoffmann ◽  
Alexander J. C. Kuehne

Carbon nanofiber nonwovens are promising materials for electrode or filtration applications; however, their utilization is obviated by a lack of high throughput production methods. In this study, we utilize a highly effective high-throughput method for the fabrication of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) nanofibers as a nonwoven on a dedicated substrate. The method employs rotational-, air pressure- and electrostatic forces to produce fibers from the inner edge of a rotating bell towards a flat collector. We investigate the impact of all above-mentioned forces on the fiber diameter, morphology, and bundling of the carbon-precursor PAN fibers. The interplay of radial forces with collector-facing forces has an influence on the uniformity of fiber deposition. Finally, the obtained PAN nanofibers are converted to carbon nonwovens by thermal treatment.


Soft Matter ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tao Lin ◽  
Zhen Wang ◽  
Wen Wang ◽  
Yi Sui

We have developed a high-throughput method, by combining a hybrid neural network with a mechanistic capsule model, to predict membrane elasticity and viscosity of microcapsules from their dynamic deformation in a branched microchannel.


Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1466
Author(s):  
Lisard Iglesias-Carres ◽  
Lauren A. Essenmacher ◽  
Kathryn C. Racine ◽  
Andrew P. Neilson

Choline is metabolized by the gut microbiota into trimethylamine (TMA), the precursor of pro-atherosclerotic molecule trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO). A reduction in TMA formation has shown cardioprotective effects, and some phytochemicals may reduce TMA formation. This study aimed to develop an optimized, high-throughput anaerobic fermentation methodology to study the inhibition of choline microbial metabolism into TMA by phenolic compounds with healthy human fecal starter. Optimal fermentation conditions were: 20% fecal slurry (1:10 in PBS), 100 µM choline, and 12 h fermentation. Additionally, 10 mM of 3,3-dimethyl-1-butanol (DMB) was defined as a positive TMA production inhibitor, achieving a ~50% reduction in TMA production. Gallic acid and chlorogenic acid reported higher TMA inhibitory potential (maximum of 80–90% TMA production inhibition), with IC50 around 5 mM. Neither DMB nor gallic acid or chlorogenic acid reduced TMA production through cytotoxic effects, indicating mechanisms such as altered TMA-lyase activity or expression.


Metabolites ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 398
Author(s):  
Yusuke Aono ◽  
Yonathan Asikin ◽  
Ning Wang ◽  
Denise Tieman ◽  
Harry Klee ◽  
...  

Flavor and nutritional quality has been negatively impacted during the course of domestication and improvement of the cultivated tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). Recent emphasis on consumers has emphasized breeding strategies that focus on flavor-associated chemicals, including sugars, acids, and aroma compounds. Carotenoids indirectly affect flavor as precursors of aroma compounds, while chlorophylls contribute to sugar production through photosynthesis. However, the relationships between these pigments and flavor content are still unclear. In this study, we developed a simple and high-throughput method to quantify chlorophylls and carotenoids. This method was applied to over one hundred tomato varieties, including S. lycopersicum and its wild relatives (S. l. var. cerasiforme and S. pimpinellifolium), for quantification of these pigments in fruits. The results obtained by integrating data of the pigments, soluble solids, sugars, and aroma compounds indicate that (i) chlorophyll-abundant varieties have relatively higher sugar accumulations and (ii) prolycopene is associated with an abundance of linear carotenoid-derived aroma compounds in one of the orange-fruited varieties, “Dixie Golden Giant”. Our results suggest the importance of these pigments not only as components of fruit color but also as factors influencing flavor traits, such as sugars and aroma.


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