Researchers at the Salk Institute were able to genetically incorporate unnatural amino acids that fluoresce into neural stem cells, allowing them to track protein activity as the stem cells differentiated into brain neurons. Scientists at Ohio State University discovered that universally conserved proteins called RfaH and NusG allow RNA polymerase to maintain its grip on DNA during gene expression. Understanding the roles of these universally conserved proteins and using unnatural amino acids could help develop new regenerative therapies and antibiotic treatments.
The document discusses protoplast fusion, which involves removing the cell walls of plant cells to create naked protoplasts that can then be fused. It describes how to isolate protoplasts from plant tissues using either mechanical or enzymatic methods. The fusion of protoplasts from different species or varieties can create hybrid cells called heterokaryons or hybrids. Techniques to induce protoplast fusion include treatment with polyethylene glycol (PEG), calcium ions, electricity, or sodium nitrate. Successful somatic hybridization follows a procedure of isolating, fusing, regenerating cell walls, and selecting hybrid plant cells and colonies. Applications of protoplast fusion include combining genomes of sterile plants and
This document describes the process of protoplast isolation, culture, and fusion from Ankita Singh and Vinars Dawane of the Government Holkar Science College in Indore. It provides an overview of protoplast isolation methods including mechanical, sequential enzymatic, and mixed enzymatic. Sources of protoplasts include leaves, callus cultures, and cell suspension cultures. The viability of isolated protoplasts can be tested through microscopy, tetrazolium reduction, fluorescein diacetate staining, and Evan's blue staining. Protoplasts are cultured through regeneration of cell walls, cell division, and development of callus/whole plants. Protoplast fusion can be spontaneous, mechanical, or
Production of Pectinase by Aspergillus niger Cultured in Solid State Media - IJBInnspub Net
Solid state fermentation was carried out with 7 fungal strains, obtained from different sources. Among 7 isolates Aspergillus niger,IM-6 was found as effective pectinase producer.Maximum enzymatic activity (142.44U/gm) was observed after 7 days incubation at 40˚C temperature in 750 ml conical flask. In this study 1.69% (NH4)2SO4 was used as nitrogen source, although peptone as a nitrogen source showed better result but use of peptone was not cost effective. As a substrate, wheat bran and potato starch showed good result (85.54U/gm) in solid state culture. Addition of 9.68% pectin was found to increase the enzyme production as 116.57U/gm. Pectinase production was optimum in 60% moisture (98.34U/gm). Aeration showed positive effects on pectinase production (136.86U/gm) at 750 ml flask than 1000 ml flask. Thus the wild strain Aspergillus niger IM-6 has outstanding pectinase producing capability at 40◦C in 60% initial moisture content for 7 days of incubation in solid state fermentation. Get the full articles at: http://www.innspub.net/volume-1-number-1-february-2011-3/
This study examines two species of photosynthetic sea slugs, Plakobranchus ocellatus and Elysia timida, that are able to retain functional chloroplasts from consumed algae for extended periods. The researchers sequenced expressed mRNA from actively photosynthesizing individuals of both species and found no evidence that nuclear genes specific to photosynthesis had been transferred from the algal food source to the slugs, despite the long-term maintenance of plastid function. This suggests the molecular basis for plastid longevity in these species does not involve lateral transfer of algal nuclear genes.
Determination and comparison rate of expression markers of osteoblast derived...IJERD Editor
Nowadays high accident rates, fractures leading to permanent bone disorders and the impossibility of bone transplant have made scientists to look for new methods of repairing injured bones. Considering the application of stem cells in bone tissue engineering, there exists the necessity to investigate various culture methods and suitable fields and scaffolds. Thus, we decided to induce adipose-derived stem cells into osteoblast cells in two systems of pellet culture and monolayer and compare osteogenic markers. Methods: Stem cells have been separated via mechanical and enzymatic methods and cultured in monolayer and pellet culture models with osteogenic medium. Then, RNA was separated from differentiated cells, complementary DNA (cDNA) was synthesized and amplified. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) product was transferred to electrophoresis gel. The intensity of the bands was measured by Image-J software and analyzed by SPSS.
- Experiments tested the effect of extracellular self-DNA (exDNA) and heterologous DNA on the growth of 6 species from different taxonomic groups, including bacteria, fungi, algae, plants, protozoa and insects.
- Treatments with conspecific exDNA produced a concentration-dependent growth inhibition in all species, whereas heterologous DNA did not cause inhibition except in one bacterial species.
- The results suggest exDNA may have a general inhibitory effect on biological systems, providing a potential mechanism for self-inhibition and negative feedback observed in different organisms. Further investigation is needed to understand the molecular mechanisms of this effect.
Evaluation of In-vitro neuroprotective effect of Ethanolic extract of Canariu...AI Publications
The ethanolic extract of canarium solomonense leaves (ecsl) was studied for its neuroprotective activity. The neuroprotective activity of ECSL was found to have a significant impact on neuronal cell death triggered by hydrogen peroxide (MTT assay) in human SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells. Scopolamine, a muscarinic receptor blocker, is frequently used to induce cognitive impairment in laboratory animals. Injections of scopolamine influence multiple cognitive functions, including motor function, short-term memory, and attention. Using the Morris water maze, the Y maze, and the passive avoidance paradigm, memory enhancing activity in scopolamine-induced amnesic rats was evaluated. Using the Morris water maze, the Y maze, and the passive avoidance paradigm, ECSL was found to have a substantial effect on the memory of scopolamine- induced amnesic rats. Our experimental data indicated that ECSL can reverse scopolamine induced amnesia and assist with memory issues.
Researchers at the Salk Institute were able to genetically incorporate unnatural amino acids that fluoresce into neural stem cells, allowing them to track protein activity as the stem cells differentiated into brain neurons. Scientists at Ohio State University discovered that universally conserved proteins called RfaH and NusG allow RNA polymerase to maintain its grip on DNA during gene expression. Understanding the roles of these universally conserved proteins and using unnatural amino acids could help develop new regenerative therapies and antibiotic treatments.
The document discusses protoplast fusion, which involves removing the cell walls of plant cells to create naked protoplasts that can then be fused. It describes how to isolate protoplasts from plant tissues using either mechanical or enzymatic methods. The fusion of protoplasts from different species or varieties can create hybrid cells called heterokaryons or hybrids. Techniques to induce protoplast fusion include treatment with polyethylene glycol (PEG), calcium ions, electricity, or sodium nitrate. Successful somatic hybridization follows a procedure of isolating, fusing, regenerating cell walls, and selecting hybrid plant cells and colonies. Applications of protoplast fusion include combining genomes of sterile plants and
This document describes the process of protoplast isolation, culture, and fusion from Ankita Singh and Vinars Dawane of the Government Holkar Science College in Indore. It provides an overview of protoplast isolation methods including mechanical, sequential enzymatic, and mixed enzymatic. Sources of protoplasts include leaves, callus cultures, and cell suspension cultures. The viability of isolated protoplasts can be tested through microscopy, tetrazolium reduction, fluorescein diacetate staining, and Evan's blue staining. Protoplasts are cultured through regeneration of cell walls, cell division, and development of callus/whole plants. Protoplast fusion can be spontaneous, mechanical, or
Production of Pectinase by Aspergillus niger Cultured in Solid State Media - IJBInnspub Net
Solid state fermentation was carried out with 7 fungal strains, obtained from different sources. Among 7 isolates Aspergillus niger,IM-6 was found as effective pectinase producer.Maximum enzymatic activity (142.44U/gm) was observed after 7 days incubation at 40˚C temperature in 750 ml conical flask. In this study 1.69% (NH4)2SO4 was used as nitrogen source, although peptone as a nitrogen source showed better result but use of peptone was not cost effective. As a substrate, wheat bran and potato starch showed good result (85.54U/gm) in solid state culture. Addition of 9.68% pectin was found to increase the enzyme production as 116.57U/gm. Pectinase production was optimum in 60% moisture (98.34U/gm). Aeration showed positive effects on pectinase production (136.86U/gm) at 750 ml flask than 1000 ml flask. Thus the wild strain Aspergillus niger IM-6 has outstanding pectinase producing capability at 40◦C in 60% initial moisture content for 7 days of incubation in solid state fermentation. Get the full articles at: http://www.innspub.net/volume-1-number-1-february-2011-3/
This study examines two species of photosynthetic sea slugs, Plakobranchus ocellatus and Elysia timida, that are able to retain functional chloroplasts from consumed algae for extended periods. The researchers sequenced expressed mRNA from actively photosynthesizing individuals of both species and found no evidence that nuclear genes specific to photosynthesis had been transferred from the algal food source to the slugs, despite the long-term maintenance of plastid function. This suggests the molecular basis for plastid longevity in these species does not involve lateral transfer of algal nuclear genes.
Determination and comparison rate of expression markers of osteoblast derived...IJERD Editor
Nowadays high accident rates, fractures leading to permanent bone disorders and the impossibility of bone transplant have made scientists to look for new methods of repairing injured bones. Considering the application of stem cells in bone tissue engineering, there exists the necessity to investigate various culture methods and suitable fields and scaffolds. Thus, we decided to induce adipose-derived stem cells into osteoblast cells in two systems of pellet culture and monolayer and compare osteogenic markers. Methods: Stem cells have been separated via mechanical and enzymatic methods and cultured in monolayer and pellet culture models with osteogenic medium. Then, RNA was separated from differentiated cells, complementary DNA (cDNA) was synthesized and amplified. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) product was transferred to electrophoresis gel. The intensity of the bands was measured by Image-J software and analyzed by SPSS.
- Experiments tested the effect of extracellular self-DNA (exDNA) and heterologous DNA on the growth of 6 species from different taxonomic groups, including bacteria, fungi, algae, plants, protozoa and insects.
- Treatments with conspecific exDNA produced a concentration-dependent growth inhibition in all species, whereas heterologous DNA did not cause inhibition except in one bacterial species.
- The results suggest exDNA may have a general inhibitory effect on biological systems, providing a potential mechanism for self-inhibition and negative feedback observed in different organisms. Further investigation is needed to understand the molecular mechanisms of this effect.
Evaluation of In-vitro neuroprotective effect of Ethanolic extract of Canariu...AI Publications
The ethanolic extract of canarium solomonense leaves (ecsl) was studied for its neuroprotective activity. The neuroprotective activity of ECSL was found to have a significant impact on neuronal cell death triggered by hydrogen peroxide (MTT assay) in human SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells. Scopolamine, a muscarinic receptor blocker, is frequently used to induce cognitive impairment in laboratory animals. Injections of scopolamine influence multiple cognitive functions, including motor function, short-term memory, and attention. Using the Morris water maze, the Y maze, and the passive avoidance paradigm, memory enhancing activity in scopolamine-induced amnesic rats was evaluated. Using the Morris water maze, the Y maze, and the passive avoidance paradigm, ECSL was found to have a substantial effect on the memory of scopolamine- induced amnesic rats. Our experimental data indicated that ECSL can reverse scopolamine induced amnesia and assist with memory issues.
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-Based Sex Determination Using Unembalmed Huma...IOSR Journals
The strategy developed for sex determination in skeletal remains is to amplify the highly degraded DNA, by use of primers that span short DNA fragments. To determine sex of unembalmed human cadaveric skeletal fragments from Sokoto, North-western Nigeria, using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). A single blind study of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-based sex determination using amelogenin gene and alphoid repeats primers on unembalmed human cadaveric skeletal fragments from Sokoto, North-western Nigeria, was undertaken. With amelogenin gene, genetic sex identification was achieved in four samples only. PCR Sensitivity = 40%, Specificity = 100%, Predictive value of positive test = 100%, Predictive value of negative test = 25%, False positive rate = 0%, False negative rate = 150%, Efficiency of test = 50%. Fisher’s exact probability test P = 1. Z-test: z-value = -1.0955, p>0.05; not statistically significant. With alphoid repeats primers, correct genetic sex identification was achieved in all the samples. PCR Sensitivity = 100%, Specificity = 0%, Predictive value of positive test = 100%, Predictive value of negative test = 0%, False positive rate = 0%, False negative rate = 0%, Efficiency of test = 100%. Fisher’s exact probability test P = 1. Z-test: z- and p values were invalid. The study, has demonstrated the applicability of PCR method of sex determination in unembalmed human skeletal fragments from Sokoto, Northwestern Nigeria. With amelogenin gene primers, correct genetic sex identification was achieved in four samples only. With alphoid repeats primers, correct genetic sex identification was achieved in all the samples. Therefore, alphoid repeats is more efficient and more reliable than amelogenin gene, in sex determination from unembalmed human skeletal fragments. This is the first known study determining the sex of unembalmed human skeletal fragments by means of PCR in Nigeria. There is need for further studies in Nigeria to complement the findings of this study.
This document summarizes a study that produced cloned buffalo embryos using hand-made cloning with non-viable somatic cells and cells obtained from freshly slaughtered buffaloes. The researchers found that while blastocysts could be produced using non-viable cells heated to render them non-viable, the blastocyst rate and quality was lower than controls. Cells obtained from ear tissue stored in mustard oil for 48 hours could also be used to produce blastocysts, though at a lower rate than controls. This demonstrates the potential to produce cloned embryos from cells obtained from dead animals.
This document summarizes a study that investigated the effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles on the differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells into osteoblasts. The study exposed stem cells to 30 and 60 μg/ml of 30 nm zinc oxide nanoparticles and found that exposure to 30 μg/ml significantly increased the expression of osteogenic marker genes and mineralization compared to the control and 60 μg/ml exposure group. The results indicate that zinc oxide nanoparticles can enhance stem cell differentiation into osteoblasts in a dose-dependent manner.
The effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles on differentiation of human mesenchym...Nanomedicine Journal (NMJ)
Abstract
Objective(s):
The mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been introduced as appropriate cells for tissue engineering and medical applications. Some studies have shown that topography of materials especially physical surface characteristics and particles size could enhance adhesion and proliferation of osteoblasts. In the present research, we studied the distinction effect of 30 and 60 μg/ml of zinc oxide (ZnO) on differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells to osteoblast.
Materials and Methods:
After the third passage, human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells were exposed to 30 and 60 μg/ml of ZnO nanoparticles having a size of 30 nm. The control group has received no ZnO nanoparticles. On day 15 of incubation for monitoring the cellular differentiation, alizarin red staining and RT-PCR assays were performed to evaluate the level of osteopontin, osteocalsin and alkaline phosphatase genes expression.
Results:
In the group receiving 30 μg/ml of ZnO nanoparticles, the expression of osteogenic markers such as alkaline phosphatase, osteocalcin and osteopontin genes were significantly higher than both control and the group receiving 60 μg/ml ZnO nanoparticle. These data also confirmed by alizarin red staining.
Conclusion:
It seems the process of differentiation of MSCs affected by ZnO nanoparticles is dependent on dose as well as on the size of ZnO.
Isolation and characterization of coprophilous cellulolytic fungi from asian ...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that isolated and characterized coprophilous (dung-loving) cellulolytic fungi from Asian elephant dung in Malaysia. Eight new fungi were isolated from elephant dung samples collected from a forest reserve, identified morphologically and through molecular analysis, and had their DNA sequences deposited in GenBank. Two isolates, Trichoderma aureoviride and Fusarium equiseti, showed potential for cellulase production when tested on carboxymethyl cellulose. The study suggests that natural environments like elephant dung harbor cellulolytic fungi that could provide cheaper cellulase enzymes for applications like biofuel production.
Cellular damage to phytophthora infestans in tomato leaves treated with oxadi...dinomasch
The document describes an ultrastructural study of cells of Phytophthora infestans, the pathogen that causes late blight in tomatoes and potatoes, after treatment with the fungicide oxadixyl. The study found that in some hyphae and haustoria of P. infestans in infected tomato leaves treated with oxadixyl, there was massive accumulation of electron-dense deposits near the plasma membrane and mitochondria. This led to mitochondrial degeneration and likely cell death. However, no changes were observed in the endoplasmic reticulum or number of ribosomes. Some hyphal cell walls were also thickened after oxadixyl treatment. The damage to fungal cells from oxadix
Abstract
Objective(s):
In recent years, the biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles has been the focus of interest because of their emerging application in a number of areas such as biomedicine. In the present study we report the extracellular biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) by using a positive bacterium named Streptomyces fulvissimus isolate U from rice fields of Guilan Province, Iran.
Materials and Methods:
From over 20 Streptomyces isolates collected, isolate U showed high AuNPs biosynthesis activity. To determine its taxonomical identity, its morphology was characterized by scanning electron microscope and partial molecular analysis performed by PCR. In this regard, 16S rDNA of isolate U was amplified using universal bacterial primers FD1 and RP2. The PCR products were purified and sequenced. Sequence analysis of 16S rDNA was then conducted using NCBI BLAST method. In biosynthesis of AuNPs by this bacterium, the biomass of bacterium exposed to the HAuCl4 solution.
Results:
The nanoparticles obtained were characterized by UV-Visible spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction spectroscopy (XRD) analyses. Our results indicated that Streptomyces fulvissimus isolateU bio-synthesizes extracellular AuNPs in the range of 20-50 nm.
Conclusions:
This technique of green synthesis of AuNPs by a microbial source may become a promising method because of its environmental safety. Its optimization may make it a potential procedure for industrial production of gold nanoparticles.
This document summarizes a study on using rare earth ion-doped ceramic nanoparticles for cancer-targeted near infrared imaging. Specifically, it describes:
1) Developing erbium and ytterbium ion-doped yttrium oxide nanoparticles (YNP) that emit near infrared light at 1550 nm when excited by 980 nm light, allowing for "NIR-NIR imaging" with penetration through tissues.
2) Functionalizing the YNP surface with streptavidin (SA) using polyethylene glycol (PEG) to enable attachment of biotinylated antibodies for cancer targeting.
3) Demonstrating cancer-specific NIR-NIR imaging of breast cancer cells and human colon
Isolation and In Vitro Activities of Asplenum Bulbiferum Leaf Extracts on Bac...ijtsrd
This study evaluated the antibacterial activity of Asplenium bulbiferum leaf extracts against bacteria that cause lung diseases. Sputum samples from patients were collected and Streptococcus pneumoniae was isolated. Ethanolic and aqueous extracts of A. bulbiferum leaves were prepared. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of alkaloids, phenolics, tannins, saponins, flavonoids, steroids and glycosides. The ethanolic extract showed more antibacterial activity against S. aureus and S. pneumoniae compared to the aqueous extract based on the zone of inhibition. The minimum inhibitory concentration and minimum bactericidal concentration of the extracts were determined. The results support the use of A. bulbiferum
1) The document reports on research into the endophytic fungus Papulaspora pallidula's ability to biosynthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and their potential antitumor and antibacterial efficacy.
2) The biosynthesized AgNPs exhibited 52.7% growth inhibition of human larynx carcinoma cells and varying levels of inhibition against 5 pathogenic bacterial strains. Combining the AgNPs with Gentamycin significantly increased antibacterial activity.
3) Characterization of the AgNPs showed they were spherical and ranged from 8-90nm in size. UV-Vis and FTIR analysis confirmed AgNP formation and protein capping, while SEM images visualized particle shape and dispersion.
This document summarizes the process of protoplast isolation, culture, and fusion. It discusses how protoplasts are isolated from plant tissues through enzymatic digestion of cell walls. The viability of isolated protoplasts is then tested before they are cultured on nutrient media and induced to regenerate new cell walls. Protoplast fusion allows the creation of somatic hybrids between plant species for crop improvement applications. The overall technique provides tools for genetic engineering and plant biotechnology research.
The Fabrication And Modification Of T Cuas With Cellulose...Christy Hunt
The document discusses modifications made to T-CUAs (templated copper ultramicroelectrodes) to detect nitric oxide (NO). Specifically, it details adding a cellulose acetate gas permeable membrane selective to NO and introducing chitosan and gold nanoparticles to enhance catalytic activity, sensitivity, and limit of detection for NO. The cellulose acetate membrane filters out non-gaseous molecules while maintaining a pore size of around 6 angstroms. Scanning electron microscopy images show the unmodified and modified T-CUAs, with the modified having chitosan gold nanoparticles ranging in size from 5 to 80 nanometers deposited on the surface.
The document summarizes research on cassava conducted by RIKEN in collaboration with organizations in Japan, Southeast Asia, Africa and South America. Key points include:
1. Development of an integrated genomics platform for cassava including collection of over 27,000 full-length cDNAs, development of cassava databases and microarrays, and transcriptome analysis.
2. Marker breeding of cassava in Thailand using hybrids between high- and low-yielding varieties to identify genes associated with yield, starch content and disease resistance.
3. Heavy ion beam mutagenesis and characterization of mutant cassava lines in Vietnam with variations in traits like leaf shape and starch content.
palynotaxa and parasitic loads of nigerian currency potential sources of mic...INFOGAIN PUBLICATION
Currency notes are handled by a large number of people under a variety of personal and environmental conditions. A total of ninety six samples of one hundred naira denomination of Nigerian notes were procured from seven Local Government Areas (LGA) of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. The aim of the study was to determine the palynotaxa and parasitic load prevalent on currency notes. The leachates of currency notes were obtained and subjected to acetolysis and examined microscopically. Twenty six fungal spores type were recorded and were highly dominated by spores of Libertelli spp., Botrytis spp. and Spadicoides spp. Pollen achieved 54 % of the total bio-particles, whereas fungal spores and parasitic worms achieved 35.2 % and 10.60 %, respectively. The presence and relative abundance of these palynotaxa and parasites in currency notes affirms their propensity to spread vectors of diseases.
This document discusses plant protoplasts, which are plant cells that have had their cell walls removed. It covers the structure and function of plant cell walls. The two main methods for isolating protoplasts are mechanical and enzymatic isolation. Enzymatic isolation using cellulase, pectinase, and hemicellulase enzymes is now the standard method. Leaves are a common source material for protoplast isolation. Isolation involves incubating tissue in enzyme solutions to break down the cell wall. Protoplasts must then be maintained in an hypertonic solution to prevent bursting due to loss of cell wall pressure. Culture media for protoplasts is based on Murashige and Sk
Ochratoxin A production by Aspergillus section Nigri strains isolated from cu...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
Abstract—Black aspergilli is an important group of fungi used in biotechnology and food industry. Some species of this group produce hazardous mycotoxins such as ochratoxin A (OTA). During this study, four novel strains of Aspergillus section Nigri isolated from Greek currants (ATHUM 6997, 6998, 6999, 7000) were investigated for OTA production on Yeast Extract Sucrose (YES) medium and currants. As strains control were used both A. carbonarius and A. ochraceus.
OTA determined using HPLC (Fluorescence Detector). Results revealed that OTA production by A. carbonarius in currants was not significantly different compared to OTA production by the Aspergillus section Nigri strains.
However the maximum amounts of OTA produced by the strains ATHUM 6997 and 6999 in currants were found to be ~2-fold lower than that by A. carbonarius. The maximum OTA levels produced by the strains ATHUM 6997, 6998, 6999 and 7000 were found to be ~7, ~12, ~9 and ~11 fold higher respectively, if compared to the maximum OTA production by A. ochraceus. The novel strains of Aspergillus section Nigri isolated from currants of Greek origin, produced significant amounts of OTA in YES medium and in currants. Along with a previous study, in the present work it is concluded that the four Aspergillus section Nigri strains are able to produce both aflatoxin B1 and OTA.
Medical biotechnology & its applications.Ahmad Bukhari
This document discusses applications of medical biotechnology, including pharmacology, gene therapy, stem cells, and tissue engineering. Medical biotechnology uses living cells and materials to research and produce pharmaceuticals and diagnostics for treating and preventing human diseases. Some key applications covered are the production of insulin through recombinant DNA in bacteria in 1978, and human growth hormone production in 1979. Gene therapy involves using therapeutic genes to replace mutated genes, such as for treating hemophilia. Stem cells have potential to become any cell type and are used in bone marrow transplants, heart tissue repair, and spinal cord injury repair. Tissue engineering techniques grow replacement tissues externally, such as creating artificial skin, cartilage and bone marrow.
1. The document discusses the concepts of genes, genetic code, and genetic control. It describes how genes carry coded information and how one gene corresponds to one enzyme.
2. The genetic code is explained, including how it is read in triplets and is universal. The central dogma of DNA to RNA to protein is also summarized.
3. Gene expression and the lac operon model of genetic regulation are introduced, where operons contain structural genes that are coregulated.
Stem cells have the ability to differentiate into specialized cell types and can self-renew to produce more stem cells. There are two main types: embryonic stem cells derived from embryos and adult stem cells found in adult tissues. In 2006, Shinya Yamanaka discovered that introducing four transcription factors (Oct4, Sox2, Klf4, c-Myc) into adult cells could reprogram them into induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), which have properties similar to embryonic stem cells. This breakthrough provided a method to generate patient-specific stem cells for research and potential therapies without ethical concerns. However, iPSC reprogramming still has low efficiency and safety issues related to viral gene delivery that need further improvement
POTENTIAL OF CURCUMIN IN PYRAMID CELL NECROSIS OF MICE (MUS MUSCULUS) DUE TO ...IAEME Publication
Mercury pollution in the aquatic environment can cause intoxication of marine
organisms and the formation of free radicals in the human body if consumed. Curcumin
is a natural ingredient that contains extracellular antioxidants to overcome the
formation of free radicals in the body. The purpose of the study was to determine the
effect of administering curcumin to the number of pyramid cells that were necrotic in
mice (Mus musculus) exposed to methylmercury. This experiment used a completely
randomized design with 4 groups of mice, i.e. 0.5 ml distilled water, 0.056 mg/kg
methylmercury, 0.0056 mg/kg methylmercury + 150 mg/kg curcumin and 0.0056 mg/kg
methylmercury + 300 mg/kg curcumin. Examination of total pyramid cell necrosis was
observed with a 400x magnification light microscope. In this study, there was a
decrease in the number of pyramid cell necrosis in mice. The decrease in the number
of necrotic cells was directly proportional to the increase in dose given. The treatment
results as positive controls showed the highest value with the number of pyramid cells
experiencing necrosis of 23.28. The highest decreases in the number of each treatment
were 10.32 in 150 mg/kgBW curcumin and 5.80 in 300 mg/kgBW curcumin. Curcumin
can reduce the number of pyramid cells that experience necrosis due to exposure to
methylmercury.
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-Based Sex Determination Using Unembalmed Huma...IOSR Journals
The strategy developed for sex determination in skeletal remains is to amplify the highly degraded DNA, by use of primers that span short DNA fragments. To determine sex of unembalmed human cadaveric skeletal fragments from Sokoto, North-western Nigeria, using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). A single blind study of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-based sex determination using amelogenin gene and alphoid repeats primers on unembalmed human cadaveric skeletal fragments from Sokoto, North-western Nigeria, was undertaken. With amelogenin gene, genetic sex identification was achieved in four samples only. PCR Sensitivity = 40%, Specificity = 100%, Predictive value of positive test = 100%, Predictive value of negative test = 25%, False positive rate = 0%, False negative rate = 150%, Efficiency of test = 50%. Fisher’s exact probability test P = 1. Z-test: z-value = -1.0955, p>0.05; not statistically significant. With alphoid repeats primers, correct genetic sex identification was achieved in all the samples. PCR Sensitivity = 100%, Specificity = 0%, Predictive value of positive test = 100%, Predictive value of negative test = 0%, False positive rate = 0%, False negative rate = 0%, Efficiency of test = 100%. Fisher’s exact probability test P = 1. Z-test: z- and p values were invalid. The study, has demonstrated the applicability of PCR method of sex determination in unembalmed human skeletal fragments from Sokoto, Northwestern Nigeria. With amelogenin gene primers, correct genetic sex identification was achieved in four samples only. With alphoid repeats primers, correct genetic sex identification was achieved in all the samples. Therefore, alphoid repeats is more efficient and more reliable than amelogenin gene, in sex determination from unembalmed human skeletal fragments. This is the first known study determining the sex of unembalmed human skeletal fragments by means of PCR in Nigeria. There is need for further studies in Nigeria to complement the findings of this study.
This document summarizes a study that produced cloned buffalo embryos using hand-made cloning with non-viable somatic cells and cells obtained from freshly slaughtered buffaloes. The researchers found that while blastocysts could be produced using non-viable cells heated to render them non-viable, the blastocyst rate and quality was lower than controls. Cells obtained from ear tissue stored in mustard oil for 48 hours could also be used to produce blastocysts, though at a lower rate than controls. This demonstrates the potential to produce cloned embryos from cells obtained from dead animals.
This document summarizes a study that investigated the effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles on the differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells into osteoblasts. The study exposed stem cells to 30 and 60 μg/ml of 30 nm zinc oxide nanoparticles and found that exposure to 30 μg/ml significantly increased the expression of osteogenic marker genes and mineralization compared to the control and 60 μg/ml exposure group. The results indicate that zinc oxide nanoparticles can enhance stem cell differentiation into osteoblasts in a dose-dependent manner.
The effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles on differentiation of human mesenchym...Nanomedicine Journal (NMJ)
Abstract
Objective(s):
The mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been introduced as appropriate cells for tissue engineering and medical applications. Some studies have shown that topography of materials especially physical surface characteristics and particles size could enhance adhesion and proliferation of osteoblasts. In the present research, we studied the distinction effect of 30 and 60 μg/ml of zinc oxide (ZnO) on differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells to osteoblast.
Materials and Methods:
After the third passage, human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells were exposed to 30 and 60 μg/ml of ZnO nanoparticles having a size of 30 nm. The control group has received no ZnO nanoparticles. On day 15 of incubation for monitoring the cellular differentiation, alizarin red staining and RT-PCR assays were performed to evaluate the level of osteopontin, osteocalsin and alkaline phosphatase genes expression.
Results:
In the group receiving 30 μg/ml of ZnO nanoparticles, the expression of osteogenic markers such as alkaline phosphatase, osteocalcin and osteopontin genes were significantly higher than both control and the group receiving 60 μg/ml ZnO nanoparticle. These data also confirmed by alizarin red staining.
Conclusion:
It seems the process of differentiation of MSCs affected by ZnO nanoparticles is dependent on dose as well as on the size of ZnO.
Isolation and characterization of coprophilous cellulolytic fungi from asian ...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that isolated and characterized coprophilous (dung-loving) cellulolytic fungi from Asian elephant dung in Malaysia. Eight new fungi were isolated from elephant dung samples collected from a forest reserve, identified morphologically and through molecular analysis, and had their DNA sequences deposited in GenBank. Two isolates, Trichoderma aureoviride and Fusarium equiseti, showed potential for cellulase production when tested on carboxymethyl cellulose. The study suggests that natural environments like elephant dung harbor cellulolytic fungi that could provide cheaper cellulase enzymes for applications like biofuel production.
Cellular damage to phytophthora infestans in tomato leaves treated with oxadi...dinomasch
The document describes an ultrastructural study of cells of Phytophthora infestans, the pathogen that causes late blight in tomatoes and potatoes, after treatment with the fungicide oxadixyl. The study found that in some hyphae and haustoria of P. infestans in infected tomato leaves treated with oxadixyl, there was massive accumulation of electron-dense deposits near the plasma membrane and mitochondria. This led to mitochondrial degeneration and likely cell death. However, no changes were observed in the endoplasmic reticulum or number of ribosomes. Some hyphal cell walls were also thickened after oxadixyl treatment. The damage to fungal cells from oxadix
Abstract
Objective(s):
In recent years, the biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles has been the focus of interest because of their emerging application in a number of areas such as biomedicine. In the present study we report the extracellular biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) by using a positive bacterium named Streptomyces fulvissimus isolate U from rice fields of Guilan Province, Iran.
Materials and Methods:
From over 20 Streptomyces isolates collected, isolate U showed high AuNPs biosynthesis activity. To determine its taxonomical identity, its morphology was characterized by scanning electron microscope and partial molecular analysis performed by PCR. In this regard, 16S rDNA of isolate U was amplified using universal bacterial primers FD1 and RP2. The PCR products were purified and sequenced. Sequence analysis of 16S rDNA was then conducted using NCBI BLAST method. In biosynthesis of AuNPs by this bacterium, the biomass of bacterium exposed to the HAuCl4 solution.
Results:
The nanoparticles obtained were characterized by UV-Visible spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction spectroscopy (XRD) analyses. Our results indicated that Streptomyces fulvissimus isolateU bio-synthesizes extracellular AuNPs in the range of 20-50 nm.
Conclusions:
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Protoplast Fusion was Performed between Origanum Onites (Marble Thyme) and Origanum Majorana (White Thyme) Species
1. Abstract of Applied Sciences and Engineering, 2016, Vol.9
DOI: 10.18488/journal.1001/2016.9/1001.9
9th
International Scientific Conference on Applied
Sciences and Engineering
6-7 June 2016
Nippon Hotel, İstanbul-Turkey
Conference Website: www.scihost.org
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Paper ID: 02/16/ 9
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Protoplast Fusion was Performed between Origanum Onites
(Marble Thyme) and Origanum Majorana (White Thyme)
Species
Yrd.Doç. Banu Aytül Ekmekçi1
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Anadolu Ünv.Fen Fak.Biyoloji Böl. PK 26470, Eskişehir
Abstract
In order to obtain a new thyme cultivars from which thyme oil can be produced more
excessively, protoplast fusion was performed between Origanum onites (marble
thyme) and Origanum majorana (white thyme) species. Firstly, cells of two species
were separated from their cell walls. To do this, cells were incubated overnight at dark,
in CPW+mannitol and CPW+sucrose mixtures. Fusion was achieved by three times
centrifugation of protoplasts (plant cells with no cell wall) in CPW+enzyme solution
(20% selulase, 30% driselase, 15% pectinase). Cybrid cells were transferred from
flasks to petri dishes containing M prot+enyme solution and callus cells formed after
one month in growth cabinet under neutral photoperiod condition. In order to determine
whether cybrid cell group is true hybrid, DNA was isolated from two thyme plants and
cybrid cell group and RAPD-PCR analysis was undertaken. Eleven primers from
Operon RAPD 10mer AB kit were used to reveal differences between Origanum onites
and Origanum majorana plants at DNA level. Specific DNA bands belonging to two
species were detected in cybrid cell group. This result proves hybridity of cybrids after
protoplast fusion.
Keywords: Plant tissue culture, Protoplast culture, RAPD-PCR analysis, Origanum onites, Origanum
majorana.