• Mycobiology
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.196-199
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• 2003

A very reliable and specific method for the identification of fungi in ectotrophic mycorrhizal symbiosis was developed using a specific PCR assay based on the amplification of the ITS1 region. To obtain specific data, an ITS-diagnostic assay was carried out that reveals genera and species specific sequences. Here, an application of one method is presented, which covers the identification of pure mycelia, basidiocarps as well as mixed samples such as ectomycorrhizal roots that were mingled with remains of the host plant. For this purpose a protocol was established that allowed the extraction of DNA from single mycorrhizal roots. In order to perform a specific ITS analysis we generated a new ITS-primer(ITS8) by a multiple alignment of five different genera and species of mycorrhizal fungi. The utilization of ITS1 and ITS8 resulted in specific PCR amplicons, which were characterized by sequencing without purification steps, even when the template DNA was associated with roots.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.159-165
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• 2012

The rhizobacterial composition varies according to the soil properties. To test if the effect of herbicides on the rhizobacterial communities of genetically modified NK603 glyphosate-tolerant maize varies according to different soil locations, a comparison was made between the effects of glyphosate (Roundup Plus), a post-emergence applied herbicide, and a pre-emergence applied herbicide (GTZ) versus untreated soil. The potential effect was monitored by direct amplification, cloning, and sequencing of the soil DNA encoding 16S rRNA, and high-throughput DNA pyrosequencing of the bacterial DNA coding for the 16S rRNA hypervariable V6 region. The results obtained using three different methods to analyze the herbicide effect on the rhizobacterial communities of genetically modified NK603 maize were comparable to those previously obtained when glyphosate-tolerant maize was grown in soil with different characteristics. Both herbicides decreased the bacterial diversity in the rhizosphere, with Actinobacteria being the taxonomic group most affected. The results suggest that both herbicides affected the structure of the maize rhizobacterial community, but glyphosate was environmentally less aggressive.

• 한국어류학회지
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.224-235
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• 2023

우리나라는 전 세계에서 유일한 분단국가로 군사분계선을 가지고 있다. 군사분계선을 기준으로 비무장지대 및 민간인통제구역이 설정되었고, 국가보안 및 안전을 위해 출입이 통제되고 있어, 우리나라 다른 지역에 비해 생태계 교란이 비교적 적은 지역이다. 하지만 유실지뢰 및 불발탄들로 인해 안전이 위협받음에 따라 생태계 연구에 많은 제한사항이 발생하기 때문에, 연구를 보완 및 대체하기 위해 eDNA 분석법을 활용하여 민간인통제구역 내부에 존재하는 평화의 길 세 지점에서 직접조사와 eDNA를 이용한 간접조사를 실시하고 비교했다. 평화의 길 인제노선, 양구노선, 화천노선 세 지점에서 2022년 5, 7, 9월에 직접조사와 eDNA 시료 채취를 진행했으며, 시료에서 채취한 유전자를 증폭한 후 library를 제작하여 Miseq를 수행하고 ASV를 생성하여 간접조사를 완료했다. 이후, 직접조사 결과와 비교했다. 그 결과 양구-1 지점에서 관찰된 2종 모두 eDNA가 검출되었으며, 양구-2 지점에서 관찰된 4종 중 2종의 eDNA가 검출되었다. 화천-1에서 관찰된 1종 중 1종의 eDNA가 검출되었고, 화천-2에서 12종 중 7종, 화천-3에서는 6종 중 4종, 화천-4에서 관찰된 1종 모두 eDNA가 검출되어 직접조사 결과 확인된 종의 약 69%의 어류의 eDNA가 검출된 간접조사 결과를 확인했다. 대륙종개, 메기 등 일부 어류가 오동정된 상태로 NCBI에 유전정보가 등재된 것은 아닌지 확인이 필요하고, 다른 서열부를 이용한 마커 개발 연구가 필요할 것으로 생각되며, 위험성 때문에 조사가 제한적인 CCZ 지역 어류 연구의 보완책으로써 적합할 것으로 생각된다.

• 한국토양비료학회지
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.127-145
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• 2011

Various environmental ecosystems are valuable sources for microbial ecology studies, and their analyses using recently developed molecular ecological approaches have drawn significant attention within the scientific community. Changes in the microbial community structures due to various anthropogenic activities can be evaluated by various culture-independent methods e.g. ARISA, DGGE, SSCP, T-RFLP, clone library, pyrosequencing, etc. Direct amplification of total community DNA and amplification of most conserved region (16S rRNA) are common initial steps, followed by either fingerprinting or sequencing analysis. Fingerprinting methods are relatively quicker than sequencing analysis in evaluating the changes in the microbial community. Being an efficient, sensitive and time- and cost effective method, T-RFLP is regularly used by many researchers to access the microbial diversity. Among various fingerprinting methods T-RFLP became an important tool in studying the microbial community structure because of its sensitivity and reproducibility. In this present review, we will discuss the important developments in T-RFLP methodology to distinguish the total microbial diversity and community composition in the various ecosystems.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권11호
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• pp.6803-6806
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• 2013

Background: Interferon regulatory factor 6 (IRF6) is a transcription factor with distinct and conserved DNA and protein binding domains. Mutations within the protein binding domain have been significantly observed in subjects with orofacial cleft relative to healthy controls. In addition, recent studies have identified loss of expression of IRF6 due to promoter hypermethylation in cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas. Since mutational events occurring within the conserved domains are likely to affect the function of a protein, we investigated whether regions within the IRF6 gene that encodes for the conserved protein binding domain carried mutations in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Materials and Methods: Total chromosomal DNA extracted from 32 post surgical OSCC tissue samples were amplified using intronic primers flanking the exon 7 of IRF6 gene, which encodes for the major region of protein binding domain. The PCR amplicons from all the samples were subsequently resolved in a 1.2% agarose gel, purified and subjected to direct sequencing to screen for mutations. Results: Sequencing analysis resulted in the identification of a mutation within exon 7 of IRF6 that occurred in heterozygous condition in 9% (3/32) of OSCC samples. The wild type codon TTC at position 252 coding for phenylalanine was found to be mutated to TAC that coded for tyrosine (F252Y). Conclusions: The present study identified for the first time a novel mutation within the conserved protein binding domain of IRF6 gene in tissue samples of subjects with OSCC.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.1073-1075
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• 2013

Background: In normal cells, activated epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) molecules are subjected to ubiquitination-mediated proteasome degradation pathway by c-Cbl, an ubiquitin ligase that checks uncontrolled proliferation. Hence expression of wild type c-Cbl molecule is essential to keep this degradation machinery in a functional state. Loss of expression or function of c-Cbl may consequently lead to sustained activation of EGFR and promote carcinogenesis, loss of function mutations in the c-Cbl gene already being reported in lung and hematopoietic cancers. However, the genetic status of c-Cbl in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is not known. Hence in the present study we investigated the genomic DNA isolated from OSCC tissue biopsy samples for mutations in the RING finger domain coding region of c-Cbl gene, which has also been reported to be most frequently mutated in other cancers. Materials and Methods: Total genomic DNA isolated from thirty two post surgical OSCC tissue samples were amplified using primers flanking the exon 8 of c-Cbl gene that codes for the RING finger domain. The PCR amplicons were then resolved in a 1.2% agarose gel, purified and subjected to direct sequencing to screen for mutations. Results: The sequencing data of the thirty two OSCC samples did not identify mutations in the RING finger domain coding region of c-Cbl gene. Conclusions: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time that the genetic status of c-Cbl gene in OSCC samples has been investigated. The present data indicates that genetic alteration of RING finger domain coding region of c-Cbl gene is relatively infrequent in OSCC samples.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.804-811
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• 2018

Objective: Complete mtDNA D-loop sequences of four Thai indigenous chicken varieties, including Pra-dhu-hang-dam (PD), Leung-hang-khao (LK), Chee (CH), and Dang (DA) were explored for genetic diversity and relationships with their potential ancestor and possible associates to address chicken domestication in Thailand. Methods: A total of 220 complete mtDNA D-loop sequences of the four Thai indigenous chicken varieties were obtained by Sanger direct sequencing of polymerase chain reaction amplicons of 1,231 to 1,232 base pair in size. A neighbor-joining dendrogram was constructed with reference complete mtDNA D-loop sequences of Red Junglefowl (RJF) and those different chicken breeds available on National Center for Biotechnology Information database. Genetic diversity indices and neutrality test by Tajima's D test were performed. Genetic differences both within and among populations were estimated using analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA). Pairwise fixation index ($F_{ST}$) was conducted to evaluated genetic relationships between these varieties. Results: Twenty-three identified haplotypes were classified in six haplogroups (A-E and H) with the majority clustered in haplogroup A and B. Each variety was in multiple haplogroups with haplogroups A, B, D, and E being shared by all studied varieties. The averaged haplotype and nucleotide diversities were, respectively 0.8607 and 0.00579 with non-significant Tajima's D values being observed in all populations. Haplogroup distribution was closely related to that of RJF particularly Gallus gallus gallus (G. g. gallus) and G. g. spadiceus. As denoted by AMOVA, the mean diversity was mostly due to within-population variation (90.53%) while between-population variation (9.47%) accounted for much less. By pairwise $F_{ST}$, LK was most closely related to DA ($F_{ST}=0.00879$) while DA was farthest from CH ($F_{ST}=0.24882$). Conclusion: All 4 Thai indigenous chickens are in close relationship with their potential ancestor, the RJF. A contribution of shared, multiple maternal lineages was in the nature of these varieties, which have been domesticated under neutral selection.

• 한국어류학회지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.163-171
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• 1999

열목어를 비롯한 산천어, 시마연어, 연어, 무지개송어 등 우리나라 연어아과 어류의 미토콘드리아 DNA control region의 염기서열 조성 및 구조적 변이를 비교 분석하였다. 열목어속의 열목어는 연어속의 종들과 다수의 염기치환 및 삽입/결실에 의해 뚜렷하게 구별되었으며, 연어속어종간에는 5.42~16.49%의 염기치환율을 나타내었다. 한편, 산천어와 시마연어의 염기서열은 100% 일치하였으며, 무지개송어와 알비노사이에는 단지 3개의 전이만이 관찰되었다. 3' 말단쪽에 77~96 bp의 반복서열이 종렬배열되어 종간에 뚜렷한 길이변이를 나타내었는데, 특히 열목어에서는 특징적으로 81 bp 영역이 2 copy로 배열되어 있었다. 각각의 반복서열상의 염기조성에 있어서도 종간 특이성을 나타내었으며, 이러한 control region에서의 염기변이는 연어아과 어류의 표지인자로써 유용하게 사용되어질 수 있으리라 사료되어진다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권11호
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• pp.5535-5538
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• 2012

Background: There have been case reports of oral squamous cell carcinoma arising from gingival overgrowth induced by phenytoin - an antiepileptic drug. However, a detailed analysis for the presence of mutations in p53 and ras genes, which are the two most frequently mutated genes in cancers, in phenytoin induced gingival overgrowth tissues has hitherto not been performed. Methods: Cellular DNA isolated from twenty gingival overgrowth tissues collected from patients undergoing phenytoin therapy were amplified using primers for p53 (exons 5-8) and H-ras (exons 1-2) genes. The PCR amplicons were then gel purified and subjected to direct sequencing analysis to screen for mutations. Results: Direct sequencing of twenty samples of phenytoin induced gingival growth did not identify mutations in any of the exons of p53 and H-ras genes that were analyzed. Conclusion: Our result indicates that mutational alteration of p53 and H-ras genes is infrequent in phenytoin induced gingival growth, which thus suggests a non malignant nature of this pathology. The findings in the present study are clinically significant as a large number of epileptic patients are treated with phenytoin.

• International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.165-169
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• 2000

We have constructed cDNA library from the larvae whole body of the firefly, Pyrocoelia rufa. Single direct partial sequencing of anonymous cDNA clones was performed to obtain genetic information on the firefly, P. rufa, of which genetic information is currently not available. This expressed sequence tags (EST) analysis of the 54 clones (54%) showed significant homology to the known genes registered in GenBank. Of these clones, twenty-four were related to the known insect genes, but these clones were not matched to previously identified firefly genes. Putative functional categories of these clones showed that the next abundant genes were associated with energy metabolism.