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Proteomic Analysis of Global Changes in Protein Expression During Exposure of Gamma Radiation in Bacillus sp. HKG 112 Isolated from Saline Soil

  • Gupta, Anil Kumar;Pathak, Rajiv;Singh, Bharat;Gautam, Hemlata;Kumar, Ram;Kumar, Raj;Arora, Rajesh;Gautam, Hemant K.
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • v.21 no.6
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    • pp.574-581
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    • 2011
  • A Gram-positive bacterium was isolated from the saline soils of Jangpura (U.P.), India, and showed high-level of radiation-resistant property and survived upto 12.5 kGy dose of gamma radiation. The 16S rDNA sequence of this strain was examined, identified as Bacillus sp. strain HKG 112, and was submitted to the NCBI GenBank (Accession No. GQ925432). The mechanism of radiation resistance and gene level expression were examined by proteomic analysis of whole-cell extract. Two proteins, 38 kDa and 86.5 kDa excised from SDS-PAGE, which showed more significant changes after radiation exposure, were identified by MALDI-TOF as being flagellin and S-layer protein, respectively. Twenty selected 2-DE protein spots from the crude extracts of Bacillus sp. HKG 112, excised from 2- DE, were identified by liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) out of which 16 spots showed significant changes after radiation exposure and might be responsible for the radiation resistance property. Our results suggest that the different responses of some genes under radiation for the expression of radiation-dependent proteins could contribute to a physiological advantage and would be a significant initial step towards a fullsystem understanding of the radiation stress protection mechanisms of bacteria in different environments.

Characterization and Expression Profile of CMTM3/CKLFSF3

  • Zhong, Ji;Wang, Yu;Qiu, Xiaoyan;Mo, Xiaoning;Liu, Yanan;Li, Ting;Song, Quansheng;Ma, Dalong;Han, Wenling
    • BMB Reports
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    • v.39 no.5
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    • pp.537-545
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    • 2006
  • CMTM/CKLFSF is a novel family of proteins linking chemokines and TM4SF. In humans, these proteins are encoded by nine genes, CKLF and CMTM1-8/CKLFSF1-8. Here we report the characteristics and expression profile of CMTM3/CKLFSF3. Human CMTM3/CKLFSF3 has a high sequence identity among various species and similar characteristics as its mouse and rat homologues. Established by results both of RT-PCR and Quantitative Real-time PCR, the gene is highly transcribed in testis, leukocytes and spleen. For further verification, we generated a polyclonal antibody against human CMTM3/CKLFSF3 and found that the protein is highly expressed in the testis and some cells of PBMCs. Therefore, CMTM3/CKLFSF3 is an evolutionarily conserved gene that may have important roles in the male reproductive system and immune system. Further studies are necessary to validate its functions in the two systems.

Isolation of Circadian-associated Genes in Brassica rapa by Comparative Genomics with Arabidopsis thaliana

  • Kim, Jin A;Yang, Tae-Jin;Kim, Jung Sun;Park, Jee Young;Kwon, Soo-Jin;Lim, Myung-Ho;Jin, Mina;Lee, Sang Choon;Lee, Soo In;Choi, Beom-Soon;Um, Sang-Hee;Kim, Ho-Il;Chun, Changhoo;Park, Beom-Seok
    • Molecules and Cells
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    • v.23 no.2
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    • pp.145-153
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    • 2007
  • Elucidation of the roles of circadian associated factors requires a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms of circadian rhythms, control of flowering time through photoperiodic pathways, and photosensory signal transduction. In Arabidopsis, the APRR1 quintet, APRRs 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9, are known as central oscillator genes. Other plants may share the molecular mechanism underlying the circadian rhythm. To identify and characterize these circadian response genes in Brassica crops whose genome was triplicated after divergence from Arabidopsis, we identified B. rapa BAC clones containing these genes by BLAST analysis of B. rapa BAC end sequences against the five corresponding Arabidopsis regions. Subsequent fingerprinting, Southern hybridization, and PCR allowed identification of five BAC clones, one for each of the five circadian-related genes. By draft shotgun sequencing of the BAC clones, we identified the complete gene sequences and cloned the five expressed B. rapa circadian-associated gene members, BrPRRs 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that each BrPRR was orthologous to the corresponding APRR at the sequence level. Northern hybridization revealed that the five genes were transcribed at distinct points in the 24 hour period, and Southern hybridization revealed that they are present in 2, 1, 2, 2, and 1 copies, respectively in the B. rapa genome, which was triplicated and then diploidized during the last 15 million years.

Transcriptome Analysis in Brassica rapa under the Abiotic Stresses Using Brassica 24K Oligo Microarray

  • Lee, Sang-Choon;Lim, Myung-Ho;Kim, Jin A;Lee, Soo-In;Kim, Jung Sun;Jin, Mina;Kwon, Soo-Jin;Mun, Jeong-Hwan;Kim, Yeon-Ki;Kim, Hyun Uk;Hur, Yoonkang;Park, Beom-Seok
    • Molecules and Cells
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    • v.26 no.6
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    • pp.595-605
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    • 2008
  • Genome wide transcription analysis in response to stresses is essential to provide the basis of effective engineering strategies to improve stress tolerance in crop plants. In order to perform transcriptome analysis in Brassica rapa, we constructed a B. rapa oligo microarray, KBGP-24K, using sequence information from approximately 24,000 unigenes and analyzed cold ($4^{\circ}C$), salt (250 mM NaCl), and drought (air-dry) treated B. rapa plants. Among the B. rapa unigenes represented on the microarray, 417 (1.7%), 202 (0.8%), and 738 (3.1%) were identified as responsive genes that were differently expressed 5-fold or more at least once during a 48-h treatment with cold, salt, and drought, respectively. These results were confirmed by RT-PCR analysis. In the abiotic stress responsive genes identified, we found 56 transcription factor genes and 60 commonly responsive genes. It suggests that various transcriptional regulatory mechanisms and common signaling pathway are working together under the abiotic stresses in B. rapa. In conclusion, our new developed 24K oligo microarray will be a useful tool for transcriptome profiling and this work will provide valuable insight in the response to abiotic stress in B. rapa.

Personal Genomics, Bioinformatics, and Variomics

  • Bhak, Jong;Ghang, Ho;Reja, Rohit;Kim, Sang-Soo
    • Genomics & Informatics
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    • v.6 no.4
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    • pp.161-165
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    • 2008
  • In 2008 at least five complete genome sequences are available. It is known that there are over 15,000,000 genetic variants, called SNPs, in the dbSNP database. The cost of full genome sequencing in 2009 is claimed to be less than $5000 USD. The genomics era has arrived in 2008. This review introduces technologies, bioinformatics, genomics visions, and variomics projects. Variomics is the study of the total genetic variation in an individual and populations. Research on genetic variation is the most valuable among many genomics research branches. Genomics and variomics projects will change biology and the society so dramatically that biology will become an everyday technology like personal computers and the internet. 'BioRevolution' is the term that can adequately describe this change.

Effects of Oriental medicine on Osteoporosis in Ovariectomized Rats

  • Kim, Young-Ock;An , Deuk-Kyun;Lee, Hyun-Sun;Lee, Young-Ah;Kim, Yang-On;Song, Chang-Woo;Kim, Yang-Eon;Song, Chang-Woo
    • Proceedings of the PSK Conference
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    • 2003.10b
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    • pp.233.2-233.2
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    • 2003
  • This experiment study was carried out to prove the efficacy of Cheongpajeon(CPJ) extract in ovariectomized rats. 40 rats were divided into 4 groups, administrated saline after sham operation group(sham-op), administered saline after ovariectomy group(control), administered CPJ 1g/kg after ovariectomy group and administered Livial 0.042mg/kg after ovariectomy group(positive control). We examined the water extract of CPJ that is capable of affecting osteoblast proliferation using MG-63 and HOS-TE85. (omitted)

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