Antisense-overexpression of the MsCOMT gene induces changes in lignin and total phenol contents in transgenic tobacco plants.

abstract：:Experiments with 5'-azacytidine and hematopoietic growth factor approved for the transformation of human mesenchymal cells into hematopoietic cells have demonstrated that cell fate can be dramatically altered by changing the epigenetic state of cells. Here, we demonstrate that umbilical cord-derived human mesenchymal ...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Hu K,Xu C,Ni H,Xu Z,Wang Y,Xu S,Ji K,Xiong J,Liu H

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The MinION is a miniaturized high-throughput next generation sequencing platform of novel conception. The use of nucleic acids derived from formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded samples is highly desirable, but their adoption for molecular assays is hurdled by the high degree of fragmentation and by the chemical-induced mu...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Vacca D,Cancila V,Gulino A,Lo Bosco G,Belmonte B,Di Napoli A,Florena AM,Tripodo C,Arancio W

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Putatively functional polymorphisms of one-carbon and xenobiotic metabolic pathways influence susceptibility for wide spectrum of diseases. The current study was aimed to explore gene-gene interactions among these two metabolic pathways in four diseases i.e. breast cancer, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), coronary ...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Naushad SM,Vijayalakshmi SV,Rupasree Y,Kumudini N,Sowganthika S,Naidu JV,Ramaiah MJ,Rao DN,Kutala VK

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cordyceps sinensis (CS) is an entomogenous fungus used as a tonic food and Chinese medicine to replenish health. This study investigated the protective effects of CS in rats post-renal ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) sequence by analyzing the influence on stromal cell-derived factor-1α (SDF-1α and chemokine (C-X-C motif) r...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Wang HP,Liu CW,Chang HW,Tsai JW,Sung YZ,Chang LC

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cbb (3)-type oxidases are members of the heme-copper oxidase superfamily, distant by sequence comparisons, but sharing common functional characteristics. The cbb (3) oxidases are missing an active-site tyrosine residue that is absolutely conserved in all A and B-type heme-copper oxidases. This tyrosine is known to...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Oztürk M,Watmough NJ

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plant microRNAs have shown the capacity to regulate mammalian systems. The potential bioactivity of miR171vr, an isoform of the plant miR171, on human embryonic kidney 293 (HEK293) cells was investigated. Bioinformatics simulations revealed that human G protein subunit alpha 12 (GNA12) transcript could represent an ex...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Gismondi A,Nanni V,Monteleone V,Colao C,Di Marco G,Canini A

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The myocyte enhancer factor 2C (MEF2C) is a member of the MEF2 family of transcription factors, involved in skeletal muscle development. In this study we report the cDNA sequence and isolate the 5' upstream region of the mef2c gene from porcine genomic DNA using PCR-based GenomeWalker. The open reading frame of porcin...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Liu M,Xu DQ,Peng J,Zheng R,Li F,Jiang SW

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Telomerase activity is repressed in normal human somatic cells, but is activated in most cancers, suggesting that telomerase may be an important target for cancer therapy. Agents that interact selectively with telomerase are anticipated to exert specific action on cancer cells. In this study, we evaluated maleimide de...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Huang PR,Yeh YM,Pao CC,Chen CY,Wang TC

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Silky Fowl is a natural mutant with hyperpigmentation of various internal tissues. Although the mechanism of hyperpigmentation remains unclear, recent studies have shown that the abnormal migration of melanoblast and the absence of environmental barrier molecules are responsible for the hyperpigmentation in Silky Fowl...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Li Y,Zhu X,Yang L,Li J,Lian Z,Li N,Deng X

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In spite of much awareness, diabetes mellitus continues to remain one of major reasons for mortality and morbidity rate all over the globe. Free radicals cause oxidative stress which is responsible for causing diabetes. The recent advancements in elucidation of ARE/keap1/Nrf2 pathway can help in better understanding o...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Behl T,Kaur I,Sehgal A,Sharma E,Kumar A,Grover M,Bungau S

更新日期：2021-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present study, we investigated the differentially expressed proteins associated with ulcerative colitis (UC) using proteomic methods. Two-dimensional electrophoresis (2-DE) technology was performed to separate the total proteins of ulcerative tissues from those of the normal tissues of UC patients. PDQuest soft...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Li N,Wang X,Zhang Y,Zhai J,Zhang T,Wei K

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serotonin receptor (5-HT) is a biogenic amine acting as a neurotransmitter and neuromodulator that mediates various aspects of reproduction and gametogenesis. The full-length nucleotide sequence of Haliotis discus hannai encodes a protein of 417 amino acids with a predicted molecular mass of 46.54 kDa and isoelectric ...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Sharker MR,Sukhan ZP,Kim SC,Lee WK,Kho KH

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Berberine (BBR), an effective compound of Chinese traditional herbal medicine, has preventive effects on diabetes and its complications. In this study, we investigated the therapeutic effects and underlying molecular mechanisms of BBR in rats with high-fat diet and streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic nephropathy mod...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Wang FL,Tang LQ,Yang F,Zhu LN,Cai M,Wei W

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The glycosylation of UDP-glucosyltransferases (UGTs) is of great importance in the control and elimination of both endogenous and exogenous toxins. Bm-UGT10286 (UGT86) is the sole provider of UGT activity against the 5-O position of quercetin and directly influences the formation of green pigment in the Bombyx cocoon....

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Xu X,Wang M,Wang Y,Sima Y,Zhang D,Li J,Yin W,Xu S

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CYP1B1 encodes an estrogen enzyme that oxidizes 17β-estradiol to 4-hydroxyestradiol. The evidence demonstrates there may be a relationship between CYP1B1 and thyroid function. To date, no study has evaluated if genetic polymorphisms that regulate concentrations of serum FT3 and FT4 contribute to Polycyctic Ovary Syndr...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Zou S,Sang Q,Wang H,Feng R,Li Q,Zhao X,Xing Q,Jin L,He L,Wang L

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:PaeI, a new restriction endonuclease from Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical strain was isolated and characterized. It recognizes and cleaves the sequence 5'-GCATG reduced C-3' generating DNA fragments with 3'-tetranucleotide sticky ends. DNAs of pBR322, SV40 and bacteriophage lambda have one, two and six PaeI recognitio...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Sokolov NN,Fitsner AB,Anikeitcheva NV,Choroshoutina YuB,Samko OT,Kolosha VO,Fodor I,Votrin II

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Amerindians immigrated to Madrid (Spain) region are about 10% of the present day population. Amerindians are believed to be the first American inhabitants, before Na-Dene speakers, Aleuts and Eskimo. They may initially have arrived to America from Siberia and also from other parts of Pacific Sea (South Asia, Polynesia...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Parga-Lozano C,Rey-Medrano D,Gomez-Prieto P,Areces C,Moscoso J,Abd-El-Fatah-Khalil S,Moreno E,Arnaiz-Villena A

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many environmental and genetic factors have been contributed to the development of systemic sclerosis (SSc). To determine whether IL-10 gene polymorphisms are associated with SSc, we conducted a meta-analysis approach. A total of eight studies involving 1,034 SSc cases and 1,815 controls were obtained by electronic da...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Peng WJ,Wang BX,Pan HF,Tao JH,Zhang JQ,He Q,Xiao CC,Wang J

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various case-control studies have shown association of single nucleotide polymorphism rs12303764(G/T) in ULK1 with crohn's disease. The techniques used in these studies were time consuming, complicated and require sophisticated/expensive instruments. Therefore, in order to overcome these problems, we have developed a ...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Randhawa R,Duseja A,Changotra H

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Curcumin is a polyphenolic bioactive compound found in the spice turmeric endowed with diverse pharmacological and biological activities. In this study, fluorescence spectroscopy in combination with UV-Vis absorbance spectroscopy was employed to investigate the high affinity binding of curcumin to herring sperm DNA (h...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Li XL,Hu YJ,Mi R,Li XY,Li PQ,Ouyang Y

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ColE1 DNA replication is initiated by RNA II and inhibited by RNA I. Control of the replication occurs through the interaction between RNA I and RNA II. Therefore, RNases involved in the metabolism of RNA I and RNA II are expected to play a key role in the control of the ColE1 plasmid replication. RNase H, RNase E, RN...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Jung YH,Lee Y

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drought is one of the major abiotic stresses that affect productivity in soybean (Glycine max L.) Several genes induced by drought stress include functional genes and regulatory transcription factors. The Arabidopsis thaliana DREB1D transcription factor driven by the constitutive and ABA-inducible promoters was introd...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Guttikonda SK,Valliyodan B,Neelakandan AK,Tran LS,Kumar R,Quach TN,Voothuluru P,Gutierrez-Gonzalez JJ,Aldrich DL,Pallardy SG,Sharp RE,Ho TH,Nguyen HT

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Geranylgeranyl diphosphate synthase (GGPPS) [EC 2.5.1.29] catalyzes the biosynthesis of geranylgeranyl diphosphate (GGPP), which is a key precursor for diterpenes such as taxol. Herein, a full-length cDNA encoding GGPPS (designated as CgGGPPS) was cloned and characterized from hazel (Corylus avellana L. Gasaway), a ta...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Wang Y,Miao Z,Tang K

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While there have been more and more studies concerning mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) signaling pathways, which control many cellular complex programmes, such as cell proliferation, differentiation, cell death and embryogenesis. However, few studies are carried out about expression and activation of classic...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Zheng ST,Huo Q,Tuerxun A,Ma WJ,Lv GD,Huang CG,Liu Q,Wang X,Lin RY,Sheyhidin I,Lu XM

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An extensive study on spontaneous and 5-Fluorodeoxyuridine induced fragile sites identified Xq31 in cattle (Bos taurus) and (Xq24, Xq26) in sheep (Ovis aries) in addition to several autosomal fragile sites (under publication). A ZOO-FISH study using three cloned human fragile-X probes with CCG/CGG(n) trinucleotide rep...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Ali A,Thomsen PD,Babar ME

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purified cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) RNA was reacted with NaIO4 and then [3H]KBH4 to label ends containing exposed 2',3'-hydroxyls. The four major RNA species were then fractionated by polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Analysis of digests of these RNAs by ribonucleases T1 plus T2, alkaline phosphatease, snake venom ...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Symons RH

更新日期：1975-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proto-oncogen Ahi-1 is closely related to a lot of human and mouse diseases. Ahi-1 mutation will lead to leukemia in mice and Joubert syndrome in human beings. We have cloned the full cDNA sequence of Ahi-1 homologous in zebrafish, and RT-PCR results of ZAhi-1 in different tissues reveal that ZAhi-1 expressed highest ...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Zhou W,Song P

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fatty acid-binding proteins (FABPs), small cytosolic proteins that function in the uptake and utilization of fatty acids, have been extensively studied in higher vertebrates while invertebrates have received little attention despite similar nutritional requirements during periods of reproductive activity. Therefore, a...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Li WW,Jin XK,He L,Gong YN,Jiang H,Wang Q

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Flavonoids are the main flavor components and functional ingredients in tea, and the shikimic acid pathway is considered as one of the most important pathways in flavonoid biosynthesis, but little was known about the function of regulatory genes in the metabolism phenolic compounds in tea plant (Camellia sinensis), es...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Zhu XJ,Zhao Z,Xin HH,Wang ML,Wang WD,Chen X,Li XH

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been suggested that the estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) and vitamin D receptor (VDR) genes as possibly implicated in reduced bone mineral density (BMD) in osteoporosis. The present study investigated the relation of ERα PvuII/XbaI polymorphisms and VDR FokI/TaqI polymorphisms with BMD in Turkish postmenopausal wo...

journal_title：Molecular biology reports

authors： Kurt O,Yilmaz-Aydogan H,Uyar M,Isbir T,Seyhan MF,Can A

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00