Features of a 103-kb gene-rich region in soybean include an inverted perfect repeat cluster of CHS genes comprising the I locus

Genome ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 47 (5) ◽  
pp. 819-831 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven J Clough ◽  
Jigyasa H Tuteja ◽  
Min Li ◽  
Laura F Marek ◽  
Randy C Shoemaker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Glycine Max ◽  
Chalcone Synthase ◽  
Protein A ◽  
Sequencing Data ◽  
Rich Region ◽  
Bac Clone ◽  
Interacting Protein ◽  
Rna Molecules ◽  
Perfect Repeat ◽  
Gene Rich Region

The I locus in soybean (Glycine max) corresponds to a region of chalcone synthase (CHS) gene duplications affecting seed pigmentation. We sequenced and annotated BAC clone 104J7, which harbors a dominant ii allele from Glycine max 'Williams 82', to gain insight into the genetic structure of this multigenic region in addition to examining its flanking regions. The 103-kb BAC encompasses a gene-rich region with 11 putatively expressed genes. In addition to six copies of CHS, these genes include: a geranylgeranyltransferase type II β subunit (E.C.2.5.1.60), a β-galactosidase, a putative spermine and (or) spermidine synthase (E.C.2.5.1.16), and an unknown expressed gene. Strikingly, sequencing data revealed that the 10.91-kb CHS1, CHS3, CHS4 cluster is present as a perfect inverted repeat separated by 5.87 kb. Contiguous arrangement of CHS paralogs could lead to folding into multiple secondary structures, hypothesized to induce deletions that have previously been shown to effect CHS expression. BAC104J7 also contains several gene fragments representing a cation/hydrogen exchanger, a 40S ribosomal protein, a CBL-interacting protein kinase, and the amino terminus of a subtilisin. Chimeric ESTs were identified that may represent read-through transcription from a flanking truncated gene into a CHS cluster, generating aberrant CHS RNA molecules that could play a role in CHS gene silencing.Key words: chalcone synthase, gene duplication, gene silencing, gene-rich region, soybean, BAC.

scholarly journals Restoration of Silencing in Saccharomyces cerevisiae by Tethering of a Novel Sir2-Interacting Protein, Esc8

Genetics ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 162 (2) ◽  
pp. 633-645 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guido Cuperus ◽  
David Shore
Keyword(s):  
Protein A ◽  
Dominant Negative ◽  
Class I ◽  
Dominant Negative Effect ◽  
Rna Pol Ii ◽  
Interacting Protein ◽  
Nucleosome Remodeling ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Close Homolog

Abstract We previously described two classes of SIR2 mutations specifically defective in either telomeric/HM silencing (class I) or rDNA silencing (class II) in S. cerevisiae. Here we report the identification of genes whose protein products, when either overexpressed or directly tethered to the locus in question, can establish silencing in SIR2 class I mutants. Elevated dosage of SCS2, previously implicated as a regulator of both inositol biosynthesis and telomeric silencing, suppressed the dominant-negative effect of a SIR2-143 mutation. In a genetic screen for proteins that restore silencing when tethered to a telomere, we isolated ESC2 and an uncharacterized gene, (YOL017w), which we call ESC8. Both Esc2p and Esc8p interact with Sir2p in two-hybrid assays, and the Esc8p-Sir2 interaction is detected in vitro. Interestingly, Esc8p has a single close homolog in yeast, the ISW1-complex factor Ioc3p, and has also been copurified with Isw1p, raising the possibility that Esc8p is a component of an Isw1p-containing nucleosome remodeling complex. Whereas esc2 and esc8 deletion mutants alone have only marginal silencing defects, cells lacking Isw1p show a strong silencing defect at HMR but not at telomeres. Finally, we show that Esc8p interacts with the Gal11 protein, a component of the RNA pol II mediator complex.

scholarly journals Identification and Physical Localization of Useful Genes and Markers to a Major Gene-Rich Region on Wheat Group1SChromosomes

Genetics ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 157 (4) ◽  
pp. 1735-1747 ◽  
Author(s):  
Devinder Sandhu ◽  
Julie A Champoux ◽  
Svetlana N Bondareva ◽  
Kulvinder S Gill
Keyword(s):  
Dna Analysis ◽  
Major Gene ◽  
Rflp Markers ◽  
Rich Region ◽  
Wheat Group ◽  
Marker Loci ◽  
Group 1 Chromosomes ◽  
Gene Rich Region ◽  
Homeologous Group ◽  
Group 1

AbstractThe short arm of Triticeae homeologous group 1 chromosomes is known to contain many agronomically important genes. The objectives of this study were to physically localize gene-containing regions of the group 1 short arm, enrich these regions with markers, and study the distribution of genes and recombination. We focused on the major gene-rich region (“1S0.8 region”) and identified 75 useful genes along with 93 RFLP markers by comparing 35 different maps of Poaceae species. The RFLP markers were tested by gel blot DNA analysis of wheat group 1 nullisomic-tetrasomic lines, ditelosomic lines, and four single-break deletion lines for chromosome arm 1BS. Seventy-three of the 93 markers mapped to group 1 and detected 91 loci on chromosome 1B. Fifty-one of these markers mapped to two major gene-rich regions physically encompassing 14% of the short arm. Forty-one marker loci mapped to the 1S0.8 region and 10 to 1S0.5 region. Two cDNA markers mapped in the centromeric region and the remaining 24 loci were on the long arm. About 82% of short arm recombination was observed in the 1S0.8 region and 17% in the 1S0.5 region. Less than 1% recombination was observed for the remaining 85% of the physical arm length.

Chromosomal localization of seven HSA3q13→q23 NotI linking clones on chicken microchromosomes: orthology of GGA14 and GGA15 to a gene-rich region of HSA3

2005 ◽  
Vol 111 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.A. Sazanov ◽  
A.L. Sazanova ◽  
V.A. Stekol’nikova ◽  
A.A. Kozyreva ◽  
M.N. Romanov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chromosomal Localization ◽  
Rich Region ◽  
Gene Rich Region

scholarly journals Type VI secretion system sheaths as nanoparticles for antigen display

2016 ◽  
Vol 113 (11) ◽  
pp. 3042-3047 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Del Tordello ◽  
Olga Danilchanka ◽  
Andrew J. McCluskey ◽  
John J. Mekalanos
Keyword(s):  
Protein A ◽  
Secretion System ◽  
Factor H ◽  
Soluble Antigen ◽  
Tubular Structures ◽  
Type Vi Secretion System ◽  
Interacting Protein ◽  
Serum Bactericidal Assay ◽  
Heterologous Antigens ◽  
Bacterial Type

The bacterial type 6 secretion system (T6SS) is a dynamic apparatus that translocates proteins between cells by a mechanism analogous to phage tail contraction. T6SS sheaths are cytoplasmic tubular structures composed of stable VipA-VipB (named for ClpV-interacting protein A and B) heterodimers. Here, the structure of the VipA/B sheath was exploited to generate immunogenic multivalent particles for vaccine delivery. Sheaths composed of VipB and VipA fused to an antigen of interest were purified from Vibrio cholerae or Escherichia coli and used for immunization. Sheaths displaying heterologous antigens generated better immune responses against the antigen and different IgG subclasses compared with soluble antigen alone. Moreover, antigen-specific antibodies raised against sheaths presenting Neisseria meningitidis factor H binding protein (fHbp) antigen were functional in a serum bactericidal assay. Our results demonstrate that multivalent nanoparticles based on the T6SS sheath represent a versatile scaffold for vaccine applications.

scholarly journals The highly recombinogenic bz locus lies in an unusually gene-rich region of the maize genome

2001 ◽  
Vol 98 (15) ◽  
pp. 8903-8908 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Fu ◽  
W. Park ◽  
X. Yan ◽  
Z. Zheng ◽  
B. Shen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Maize Genome ◽  
Rich Region ◽  
Gene Rich Region

scholarly journals Human SIRT6 Promotes DNA End Resection Through CtIP Deacetylation

Science ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 329 (5997) ◽  
pp. 1348-1353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abderrahmane Kaidi ◽  
Brian T. Weinert ◽  
Chunaram Choudhary ◽  
Stephen P. Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Homologous Recombination ◽  
Genome Stability ◽  
Protein A ◽  
Strand Break ◽  
Dsb Repair ◽  
Interacting Protein ◽  
Dna Double Strand Break ◽  
Dna End Resection ◽  
Lysine Deacetylases ◽  
End Resection

SIRT6 belongs to the sirtuin family of protein lysine deacetylases, which regulate aging and genome stability. We found that human SIRT6 has a role in promoting DNA end resection, a crucial step in DNA double-strand break (DSB) repair by homologous recombination. SIRT6 depletion impaired the accumulation of replication protein A and single-stranded DNA at DNA damage sites, reduced rates of homologous recombination, and sensitized cells to DSB-inducing agents. We identified the DSB resection protein CtIP [C-terminal binding protein (CtBP) interacting protein] as a SIRT6 interaction partner and showed that SIRT6-dependent CtIP deacetylation promotes resection. A nonacetylatable CtIP mutant alleviated the effect of SIRT6 depletion on resection, thus identifying CtIP as a key substrate by which SIRT6 facilitates DSB processing and homologous recombination. These findings further clarify how SIRT6 promotes genome stability.

Rps 8 Maps to a Resistance Gene Rich Region on Soybean Molecular Linkage Group F

Crop Science ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 168-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stuart G. Gordon ◽  
Steven K. St. Martin ◽  
Anne E. Dorrance
Keyword(s):  
Linkage Group ◽  
Resistance Gene ◽  
Rich Region ◽  
Molecular Linkage Group ◽  
Gene Rich Region

Probing the Structure and Function of Human Glutaminase-Interacting Protein: A Possible Target for Drug Design†‡

Biochemistry ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 47 (35) ◽  
pp. 9208-9219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monimoy Banerjee ◽  
Chengdong Huang ◽  
Javier Marquez ◽  
Smita Mohanty
Keyword(s):  
Drug Design ◽  
Protein A ◽  
Structure And Function ◽  
Interacting Protein ◽  
And Function

scholarly journals Multilocus Characterization, Gene Expression Analysis of Putative Immunodominant Protein Coding Regions, and Development of Recombinase Polymerase Amplification Assay for Detection of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma Pruni’ in Prunus avium

2019 ◽  
Vol 109 (6) ◽  
pp. 983-992 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Edward V. Villamor ◽  
Kenneth C. Eastwell
Keyword(s):  
High Throughput Sequencing ◽  
Sweet Cherry ◽  
Prunus Avium ◽  
Protein A ◽  
Recombinase Polymerase Amplification ◽  
Sequencing Data ◽  
Coding Region ◽  
Protein Coding ◽  
Coding Regions ◽  
Reverse Transcription Pcr

Western X (WX) disease, caused by ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma pruni’, is a devastating disease of sweet cherry resulting in the production of small, bitter-flavored fruits that are unmarketable. Escalation of WX disease in Washington State prompted the development of a rapid detection assay based on recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) to facilitate timely removal and replacement of diseased trees. Here, we report on a reliable RPA assay targeting putative immunodominant protein coding regions that showed comparable sensitivity to polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in detecting ‘Ca. Phytoplasma pruni’ from crude sap of sweet cherry tissues. Apart from the predominant strain of ‘Ca. Phytoplasma pruni’, the RPA assay also detected a novel strain of phytoplasma from several WX-affected trees. Multilocus sequence analyses using the immunodominant protein A (idpA), imp, rpoE, secY, and 16S ribosomal RNA regions from several ‘Ca. Phytoplasma pruni’ isolates from WX-affected trees showed that this novel phytoplasma strain represents a new subgroup within the 16SrIII group. Examination of high-throughput sequencing data from total RNA of WX-affected trees revealed that the imp coding region is highly expressed, and as supported by quantitative reverse transcription PCR data, it showed higher RNA transcript levels than the previously proposed idpA coding region of ‘Ca. Phytoplasma pruni’.

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