scholarly journals Seed-specific aspartic proteinase FeAP12 from buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench)

2010 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordana Timotijevic ◽  
Mira Milisavljevic ◽  
Svetlana Radovic ◽  
M.M. Konstantinovic ◽  
Vesna Maksimovic
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acid ◽  
Amino Acid Sequence ◽  
Cdna Library ◽  
Seed Development ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Aspartic Proteinase ◽  
Fagopyrum Esculentum ◽  
High Homology ◽  
Aspartic Proteinases ◽  
Fagopyrum Esculentum Moench

Aspartic proteinase gene (FeAP12) has been isolated from the cDNA library of developing buckwheat seeds. Analysis of its deduced amino acid sequence showed that it resembled the structure and shared high homology with typical plant aspartic proteinases (AP) characterized by the presence of a plant-specific insert (PSI), unique among APs. It was shown that FeAP12 mRNA was not present in the leaves, roots, steam and flowers, but was seed-specifically expressed. Moreover, the highest levels of FeAP12 expression were observed in the early stages of seed development, therefore suggesting its potential role in nucellar degradation.

scholarly journals A gene that is related to SRY and is expressed in the testes encodes a leucine zipper-containing protein.

1995 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. 3759-3766 ◽  
Author(s):  
N Takamatsu ◽  
H Kanda ◽  
I Tsuchiya ◽  
S Yamada ◽  
M Ito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rainbow Trout ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Amino Acid Sequence ◽  
Cdna Library ◽  
Cho Cells ◽  
Leucine Zipper ◽  
Leucine Zipper Motif ◽  
Hmg Box ◽  
Testis Cdna Library ◽  
Testis Cdna

SRY-related cDNA encoding a protein with a high-mobility-group (HMG) box and a leucine zipper motif, which was designated SOX-LZ, was isolated from a rainbow trout testis cDNA library. Comparison of this cDNA with the mouse homologous cDNA isolated from a testis cDNA library exhibits an overall amino acid sequence identity of 77%, which is in striking contrast to the abrupt loss of amino acid sequence homology outside the HMG box found among mammalian SRY genes. In both rainbow trout and mice, Northern (RNA) blot analyses have revealed the presence of a testis-specific 3-kb-long SOX-LZ mRNA, and this transcript appeared coincidentally with the protamine mRNA, suggesting its expression in the germ line. A recombinant HMG box region protein encoded by SOX-LZ could bind strongly with an oligonucleotide containing an AACAAT sequence, which is also recognized by mouse Sry and Sox-5. Upon cotransfection into CHO cells, SOX-LZ transactivated transcription through its binding motif when the region including the leucine zipper motif was deleted [SOX-LZ (D105-356)]; however, the intact SOX-LZ failed to transactivate. The intact SOX-LZ could form homodimers through the leucine zipper, which resulted in inhibition of DNA binding by the HMG box, while SOX-LZ (D105-356), which was incapable of dimerization, showed specific binding with the AACAAT sequence. Thus, the repressed transactivation of the intact SOX-LZ in CHO cells was primarily attributable to the low level of DNA binding of SOX-LZ homodimers.

scholarly journals Cloning and sequencing of protochlorophyllide reductase

1990 ◽  
Vol 265 (3) ◽  
pp. 789-798 ◽  
Author(s):  
P M Darrah ◽  
S A Kay ◽  
G R Teakle ◽  
W T Griffiths
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acid ◽  
Chemical Analysis ◽  
Amino Acid Sequence ◽  
Cdna Library ◽  
Avena Sativa ◽  
Cdna Clones ◽  
Lambda Phage ◽  
Cloning And Sequencing ◽  
Protochlorophyllide Reductase ◽  
Cnbr Cleavage

Putative protochlorophyllide reductase cDNA clones (252 and 113) were isolated from an etiolated-oat (Avena sativa) cDNA library. These were used to indirectly characterize a further clone, p127, isolated from a lambda-phage gt11 cDNA library. The latter (1.15 kb in length) was sequenced, and the derived amino acid sequence was shown to be remarkably similar to that derived from chemical analysis of a CNBr-cleavage fragment of the purified reductase, p127 codes for more than 95% of the reductase protein.

scholarly journals The amino acid sequence of cytochrome c of Fagopyrum esculentum Moench (buckwheat) and Brassica oleracea L. (cauliflower)

1971 ◽  
Vol 124 (4) ◽  
pp. 783-785 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. W. Thompson ◽  
M. Richardson ◽  
D. Boulter
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acid ◽  
Cytochrome C ◽  
Amino Acid Sequence ◽  
Brassica Oleracea ◽  
Amino Acid Sequences ◽  
Cytochromes C ◽  
Lending Library ◽  
Fagopyrum Esculentum Moench ◽  
Mitochondrial Cytochromes ◽  
Brassica Oleracea L

The amino acid sequences of buckwheat and cauliflower cytochromes c were determined on 1½μmol and 1μmol of protein respectively. The molecules consist of 111 residues and are homologous with other plant mitochondrial cytochromes c. Experimental details are given in a supplementary paper that has been deposited as Supplementary Publication SUP 50005 at the National Lending Library for Science and Technology, Boston Spa, Yorks. LS23 7BQ, U.K., from whom copies can be obtained on the terms indicated in Biochem. J. (1971), 121, 7.

scholarly journals Isolation and structural analysis of a gene coding for a novel type of aspartic proteinase from buckwheat seed (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench)

2007 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-124
Author(s):  
Mira Milisavljevic ◽  
Gordana Timotijevic ◽  
Svetlana Radovic ◽  
M.M. Konstantinovic ◽  
Vesna Maksimovic
Keyword(s):  
Structural Analysis ◽  
Small Group ◽  
Cdna Library ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Bioinformatics Analysis ◽  
Aspartic Proteinase ◽  
Genomic Fragment ◽  
Gene Coding ◽  
New Perspective ◽  
Fagopyrum Esculentum Moench

A novel type of aspartic proteinase gene was isolated from the cDNA library of developing buckwheat seeds. This cDNA, FeAPL1, encoded an AP-like protein lacking the plant-specific insert (PSI) domain characteristic of typical plant aspartic proteinases. In addition the corresponding genomic fragment was isolated. It is demonstrated that this gene does not contain introns. Since bioinformatics analysis of the Arabidopsis genome showed that most potential AP genes are intronless and PSI-less, it appears that "atypical" is an inappropriate word for that class of AP. Isolation of this specific buckwheat gene among the small group of those isolated from other plant species provides a new perspective on the diversity of AP family members in plants. .

scholarly journals cDNA and deduced amino acid sequence of a novel cytochrome P-450 from female rat liver mRNA with high homology to P-450 IIC family

1990 ◽  
Vol 18 (23) ◽  
pp. 7156-7156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward A. Cook ◽  
W.Antoinette Groenewegen ◽  
Israel S. Gloger ◽  
James R. Piggott ◽  
Keith E. Suckling ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acid ◽  
Amino Acid Sequence ◽  
Rat Liver ◽  
Female Rat ◽  
High Homology ◽  
Cytochrome P 450
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