Comparative zone electrophoresis of esterases of Staphylococcus species isolated from mammalian skin

1976 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 771-779 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raymond J. Zimmerman ◽  
Wesley E. Kloos
Keyword(s):  
Starch Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Banding Patterns ◽  
Electrophoretic Mobilities ◽  
Mammalian Skin ◽  
Zone Electrophoresis ◽  
Starch Gel ◽  
High Degree ◽  
Slab Gels ◽  
Molecular Sieving ◽  
Esterase Patterns

The electrophoretic mobilities of non-specific esterases in vertical polyacrylamide slab gels were determined for 184 strains of staphylococci, representing a total of 18 proposed species and subspecies. Markedly uniform esterase patterns were seen within species demonstrating a high degree of human host specificity, while those species demonstrating a wide host range were polytypic and often showed considerable polymorphism. The unique banding patterns found in several species indicate that this technique may serve as a valuable aid to existing taxonomic schemes. Starch gel electrophoresis of representative strains usually produced sharper esterase bands than were found with polyacrylamide electrophoresis. However, the additional molecular-sieving effect produced by the polyacrylamide gels differentiated esterases to a greater extent.

Comparative zone electrophoresis of catalase of Staphylococcus species isolated from mammalian skin

1976 ◽  
Vol 22 (12) ◽  
pp. 1691-1698 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raymond J. Zimmerman
Keyword(s):  
Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Starch Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Polyacrylamide Electrophoresis ◽  
Electrophoretic Mobilities ◽  
Mammalian Skin ◽  
Zone Electrophoresis ◽  
Starch Gel ◽  
Molecular Sieving

Vertical polyacrylamide slab gel electrophoresis was conducted for the catalase enzymes of representative strains of 18 proposed species and subspecies of the genus Staphylococcus. The catalase bands which resulted were predominantly monomorphic within each of the species and differences in catalase mobilities were observed between many of the species. The electrophoretic mobilities of the catalases were supportive to the scheme of classification used. Many strains of certain species demonstrated multiple catalase bands which are suggestive of multimolecular forms of the enzyme. Horizontal starch gel electrophoresis of representative strains of S. capitis produced catalase bands with relative mobilities that were different from those obtained with polyacrylamide electrophoresis, presumably due to a difference in molecular sieving between the gels.

Morphological and biochemical systematics of chubs, Nocomis biguttatus and N. micropogon (Pisces: Cyprinidae), in southern Ontario

1981 ◽  
Vol 59 (5) ◽  
pp. 771-775 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moira M. Ferguson ◽  
David L. G. Noakes ◽  
Roy G. Danzmann
Keyword(s):  
Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Function Analysis ◽  
Morphological Differentiation ◽  
Sexually Dimorphic ◽  
Starch Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Southern Ontario ◽  
Electrophoretic Mobilities ◽  
Starch Gel ◽  
Respective Species ◽  
Probability Of Misclassification

Examination of 17 presumptive gene loci by starch-gel electrophoresis revealed differential mobilities only at acid phosphatase-1, alcohol dehydrogenase, esterase-1, and phosphoglucomutase between Nocomis biguttatus and N. micropogon. No intraspecific variation was observed for any loci. The genetic identity (I) and genetic distance (D) were 0.874 and 0.134, respectively. The correlation of electrophoretic mobilities and nuptial tubercle pattern in sexually dimorphic males supports the present taxonomic distinction of these species and provides a simple, unambiguous means of identifying any individuals.Stepwise discriminant function analysis of a series of mensural characters was used to compare fish identified as to species by electrophoresis. At best this correctly assigned fish to their respective species in 85.7% of cases, with a probability of misclassification of 0.1335.This study suggests these two are sibling species, based on a comparison of biochemical and morphological differentiation.

Genetic diversity in red pine: evidence for low genic heterozygosity

1977 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 343-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. P. Fowler ◽  
R. W. Morris
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Allozyme Variation ◽  
Red Pine ◽  
Starch Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Banding Patterns ◽  
Coniferous Species ◽  
Low Degree ◽  
Starch Gel ◽  
Genetically Determined

Starch gel electrophoresis was used to survey for genetically determined enzyme mobility differences among 297 megagametophytes of red pine (Pinusresinosa Ait.) from five widely separated geographical sources. Consistent and reproducible enzyme banding patterns were observed with five of the seven isozyme systems assayed. No variation in band mobility was observed in any of these systems. This result stands in contrast with those reported from surveys of allozyme variation in other coniferous species but is consistent with the low degree of genetic variation observed in red pine for higher levels of genetic organization. It is concluded that red pine is genetically depauperate.Possible explanations for restricted genetic diversity are discussed. The most plausible explanation suggests that red pine was at sometime, possibly during the Pleistocene, reduced to a small refugial population and has yet to reestablish equilibrium heterozygosity.

scholarly journals KIDNEY ESTERASES OF THE MOUSE (MUS MUSCULUS): ELECTROPHORETIC ANALYSIS OF INBRED LINES C57BL/6J, RF/J AND SJL/J

1966 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
FRANK H. RUDDLE
Keyword(s):  
Active Sites ◽  
Inbred Mouse ◽  
Kidney Tissue ◽  
Inbred Strains ◽  
Electrophoretic Analysis ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Mouse Strains ◽  
Starch Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Electrophoretic Mobilities ◽  
Starch Gel

The water soluble esterases extracted from the kidney tissue of three inbred mouse strains (C57BL/6J, RF/J and SJL/J) are described. The analysis of the esterases was performed by means of starch gel electrophoresis. Between 25 and 30 esterase active sites (bands) were identified. A description and a classification are given for these esterases. Classification is based on relative electrophoretic mobilities and pharmacological properties of the esterases. Esterase polymorphisms are described between the three inbred strains studied. Esterase sexumal dimorphisms are also reported for these strains. Finally, information is given regarding the contribution ( i.e., contamination) of serum esterases to the kidney esterase patterns.

Biochemical characterization of Tunisian grapevine varieties

OENO One ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Ferjani Ben Abdallah ◽  
Farhat Chibani ◽  
Asma Fnayou ◽  
Abdelwahed Ghorbel ◽  
Jean-Michel Boursiquot
Keyword(s):  
Biochemical Characterization ◽  
Biochemical Study ◽  
Starch Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Banding Patterns ◽  
Enzyme Systems ◽  
Mother Plants ◽  
Starch Gel ◽  
Biochemical Identification ◽  
Berry Colour

<p style="text-align: justify;">61 tunisian autochton grapevine varieties have been collected for biochemical identification. Isozymes analysis with starch gel electrophoresis technique was used to confirn or to cancel random denominations awarded to the majority of these local varieties. In our conditions, concentrated plant extracts were obtained from vigorous donnant canes newly cut off from selected mother plants during automn. These allowed us to dispose of rigorously interpretable isozyme banding patterns of GPI and PGM systems and to overcome difficulties often related to the use of PGM system. The study of GPII and PGM enzyme systems allowed us to classify the autochton accessions into 16 different groups from which 5 groups containing only 2 or 3 varieties.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">On the other hand, the study of AAT and peroxydase enzyme systems has shown stable and legible isozyme banding patterns allowing to discriminate between equivalent accessions such as Sakasly and Kahli (two black local vines very similar), 3 varieties of Bidh Hamem (Bidh Hamem, Bidh Hamem Rafraf and Bidh Hamem Sfax), and 2 varieties of Bezzoul Kelba Bidha (Sfax and Gabes). In addition, certain varieties having for longtime the same denominations were characterized. A case of point the 4 varieties Khalt meaning mixture (Bouchemma, Abiedh, Mdaouer and Souche 1) and the 3 varieties of Arich (Ahmar, Dressée, and Jerba) were proved to be completely different from each other. In the same way, Bezzoul Khadem has been differed from Hemri variety. The complementary use of berry colour allowed to discriminate between Saouadi, Khdhiri and Jebbi varieties and to subdivise the remainig groups into sub-groups.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The study of GPI, PGM, AAT and peroxydase isozyme banding patterns in combination with berry colour has led to establish a classification of the 61 autochton varieties into 37 groups including 26 varieties definitely differentiated through the results of this biochemical study.</p>

A biochemical approach towards the taxonomy of leeches (Annelida: Hirudinea)

1976 ◽  
Vol 54 (10) ◽  
pp. 1803-1805
Author(s):  
R. A. Khan ◽  
G. I. McT. Cowan
Keyword(s):  
Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Starch Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Generic Level ◽  
Banding Patterns ◽  
Starch Gel ◽  
Biochemical Approach

Whole specimens of starved marine leeches of two genera, were compared by means of micro starch-gel electrophoresis. Distinct electrophoretic banding patterns were observed between Malmiana scorpii and M. brunnea and Oceanobdella microstoma and O. sexoculata and corroborate previous identifications based on conventional taxonomic characteristics. The results indicate that this technique could be used for taxonomic separation of leeches at the specific and possibly at the generic level.

Isozyme Variability in Mature Seeds of U. S. Peanut Cultivars and Collections1

1990 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uta Grieshammer ◽  
J. C. Wynne
Keyword(s):  
Starch Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Glutamate Oxaloacetate Transaminase ◽  
Banding Patterns ◽  
Taxonomic Relatedness ◽  
Arachis Hypogaea L ◽  
Cultivated Peanut ◽  
Starch Gel ◽  
Isozyme Variability ◽  
Peanut Cultivars ◽  
Mature Seeds

Abstract The mature seeds of 61 U. S. peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) cultivars, one breeding and six exotic peanut lines representing three botanical types were surveyed for 25 enzyme systems using horizontal starch gel electrophoresis. The genotypes assayed showed no variation for most of the enzymes. For catalase and malate dehydrogenase, variability was present but not reproducibly within genotypes. Only three enzymes—glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase (GOT), isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH), and phosphohexose isomerase (PHI)—were consistently polymorphic. Each of the three enzymes displayed two different banding patterns. With three exceptions, the distribution of the zymograms for GOT and PHI reflected the taxonomic relatedness of Spanish and Valencia botanical type peanuts which are members of the subspecies A. hypogaea L. ssp. fastigiata Waldron when compared with Virginia botanical varieties which belong to the subspecies hypogaea. IDH showed only one banding pattern for the Spanish- and valencia-type peanuts (one exception), whereas the virginia-type cultivars varied for this enzyme reflecting the narrow genetic base of most Spanish cultivars and the broader germplasm base used for the development of Virginia cultivars. The limited amount of variability appears to restrict the applicability of isozymes as genetic markers in the cultivated peanut.

scholarly journals Identifying Crabapple Cultivars by Isozymes

1995 ◽  
Vol 120 (5) ◽  
pp. 706-709 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert D. Marquard ◽  
Charlotte R. Chan
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Dehydrogenase ◽  
Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Cultivar Identification ◽  
Enzyme System ◽  
Starch Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Shikimate Dehydrogenase ◽  
Polymorphic Region ◽  
Banding Patterns ◽  
Phosphogluconate Dehydrogenase ◽  
Starch Gel

Forty-five crabapple (Malus spp.) cultivars were evaluated for 16 isozyme systems by starch gel electrophoresis. Of the 16 systems evaluated, 6 were useful in separating among cultivars. Enzyme systems used to distinguish among the cultivars included alcohol dehydrogenase, aspartate aminotransferase, malate dehydrogenase, 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase, phosphoglucoisomerase, and shikimate dehydrogenase. Each enzyme system produced one well-resolved polymorphic region except for 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase, which produced two. Most crabapple selections could be identified when all six enzymes were evaluated. Alcohol dehydrogenase had the most diagnostic banding patterns useful for cultivar identification.

scholarly journals Identifying Olive Cultivars by Isozyme Analysis

1995 ◽  
Vol 120 (2) ◽  
pp. 318-324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel Trujillo ◽  
Luis Rallo ◽  
Pere Arús
Keyword(s):  
Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Malic Enzyme ◽  
Leucine Aminopeptidase ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Starch Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Banding Patterns ◽  
Glucose Phosphate ◽  
Olive Cultivars ◽  
Starch Gel ◽  
Different Origins

Pollen samples of 155 olive (Olea europaea L.) cultivars from different origins were analyzed to study isoenzymatic variability in five enzyme systems: alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH), esterase (EST), glucose phosphate isomerase (GPI), leucine aminopeptidase (LAP), and malic enzyme (ME) using starch gel electrophoresis. Polymorphism was observed in all of the isozyme systems. ME, GPI, EST, and LAP were the most useful systems for identification of cultivars. Different combinations of banding patterns of these systems allowed us to identify 85% of the cultivars. The remainder were separated into groups of two or three cultivars that could be identified using morphological characteristics. No intracultivar polymorphisms were observed.

scholarly journals Isozymes for Cultivar Identification in Kiwifruit

HortScience ◽  
1991 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 899-902 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Messina ◽  
R. Testolin ◽  
M. Morgante
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Genetic Markers ◽  
Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Cultivar Identification ◽  
Starch Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Banding Patterns ◽  
Discriminating Power ◽  
Enzyme Systems ◽  
Starch Gel ◽  
Simultaneous Comparison

The usefulness of isozyme banding patterns as genetic markers in kiwifruit [Actinidia deliciosa (A. Chev.) C.F. Liang et A.R. Ferguson] was investigated using starch gel electrophoresis. Fifty-four entries putatively belonging to seven female and two male kiwifruit cultivars were examined for 13 enzyme systems (AAT, ACO, GDH, G6PDH, IDH, MDH, ME, MNR, NDH, 6PGD, PGI, PGM, and SKDH). Four enzyme systems, ACO, MDH, NDH, and SKDH, showed identical banding patterns in all clones surveyed. Of the remaining enzymes, AAT, PGI, and PGM had the best discriminating power. Six enzyme systems (GDH, G6PDH, IDH, ME, MNR, and 6PGD), though showing polymorphic banding patterns, were poorly resolved. All the New Zealand cultivars were uniquely identified by the simultaneous comparison of the AAT, PGI, and PGM zymograms. Some enzyme systems were also polymorphic among plants within the same cultivar, thus proving the heterogeneity of kiwifruit material introduced into Europe in the early 1970s.

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