Localization of rDNA genes in European eel (Anguilla anguilla) by FISH

Genome ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 39 (6) ◽  
pp. 1220-1223 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Viñas ◽  
C. Gómez ◽  
P. Martínez ◽  
L. Sánchez

A probe containing most of the transcription unit of the major ribosomal genes of Xenopus laevis has been used to localize the rDNA cluster of European eel (Anguilla anguilla) by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). Only one NOR-bearing chromosome pair has been found. The results obtained with this technique confirm the size polymorphism of the NOR revealed previously by other classical cytogenetic techniques. Key words : Anguilla anguilla, rDNA, NOR, FISH, heteromorphism.

Genome ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 40 (5) ◽  
pp. 689-696 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Fominaya ◽  
S. Molnar ◽  
G. Fedak ◽  
K. C. Armstrong ◽  
N.-S. Kim ◽  
...  

Diagnostic markers for eight Thinopyrum distichum addition chromosomes in Triticum turgidum were established using C-banding, in situ hybridization, and restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis. The C-band karyotype conclusively identified individual Th. distichum chromosomes and distinguished them from chromosomes of T. turgidum. Also, TaqI and BamHI restriction fragments containing 5S and 18S–5.8S–26S rRNA sequences were identified as positive markers specific to Th. distichum chromosomes. Simultaneous fluorescence in situ hybridization showed both 5S and 18S–5.8S–26S ribosomal RNA genes to be located on chromosome IV. Thinopyrum distichum chromosome VII carried only a 18S–5.8S–26S rRNA locus and chromosome pair II carried only a 5S rRNA locus. The arrangement of these loci on Th. distichum chromosome IV was different from that on wheat chromosome pair 1B. Two other unidentified Th. distichum chromosome pairs also carried 5S rRNA loci. The homoeologous relationship between Th. distichum chromosomes IV and VII and chromosomes of other members of the Triticeae was discussed by comparing results obtained using these physical and molecular markers.Key words: Triticum turgidum, homoeologous relationship, Triticeae, addition lines, NOR.


1995 ◽  
Vol 108 (7) ◽  
pp. 2565-2572 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.W. Dirks ◽  
K.C. Daniel ◽  
A.K. Raap

Genes for Epstein-Barr virus, human cytomegalovirus immediate early antigen and luciferase are abundantly transcribed in Namalwa, rat 9G and X1 cells, respectively. The EBV transcripts and HCMV-IE transcripts are extensively spliced, while in the luciferase transcript only a small intron sequence has to be spliced out. EBV transcripts are hardly localized in the cytoplasm while the luciferase and HCMV-IE transcripts are present in the cytoplasm and translated into proteins. We have correlated these characteristics with nuclear RNA distribution patterns as seen by fluorescence in situ hybridization. Transcripts of the HCMV-IE transcription unit were shown to be present in a main nuclear signal in the form of a track or elongated dot and as small nuclear RNA signals that radiate from this site towards the cytoplasm. A similar distribution pattern of small RNA signals was observed for transcripts of the luciferase gene, whereas the main nuclear signal was always observed as a dot and never as a track or elongated dot. In Namalwa cells, EBV transcripts were only present as track-like signals. The results suggest that when the extent for splicing is high, unspliced or partially spliced mRNAs begin to occupy elongated dot or track-like domains in the vicinity of the gene. When the extent of splicing is low, splicing is completed co-transcriptionally, leading to a bright dot-like signal. The presence of small nuclear spots in addition to the main signal correlates with cytoplasmic mRNA expression. The small spots most likely represent, therefore, mRNAs in transport to the cytoplasm.


2006 ◽  
Vol 175 (4S) ◽  
pp. 287-288 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliann M. Dziubinski ◽  
Michael F. Sarosdy ◽  
Paul R. Kahn ◽  
Mark D. Ziffer ◽  
William R. Love ◽  
...  

2004 ◽  
Vol 171 (4S) ◽  
pp. 156-156
Author(s):  
Chandler D. Dora ◽  
Yasushi Kondo ◽  
Fusheng X. Lan ◽  
Jeffrey M. Slezak ◽  
Erik J. Bergstralh ◽  
...  

2014 ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
Van Huy Tran ◽  
Thi Minh Thi Ha ◽  
Trung Nghia Van ◽  
Viet Nhan Nguyen ◽  
Phan Tuong Quynh Le ◽  
...  

Background: HER-2/neu is a predictive biomarker for treatment of gastric cancer using trastuzumab in combination with chemotherapy. This study aimed to evaluate the status of HER-2/neu gene amplification using fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) in gastric cancer. Patients and methods: thirty six gastric cancer patients were assessed HER-2/neu gene amplification by FISH using PathVysionTM HER-2 DNA Probe kit (including HER-2/neu probe and CEP-17 probe) with biopsy and surgical specimens. Results: The HER-2/neu gene amplification was observed in three cases (8.3%), the HER-2/neu gene amplification rate in Lauren’s intestinal-type and diffuse-type were 11.8% and 5.2%, respectively. Conclusion: We applied successfully FISH technique with gastric cancer tissue samples. This technique could be performed as routine test in gastric cancer in order to select patients that benefit from trastuzumab in combination with chemotherapy.


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