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Genome ; 54(6): 507-16, 2011 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21639705

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to examine the association of the SREBP-1c polymorphism with growth traits in cattle breeds. Five sequence variants (SVs) were identified within the bovine sterol regulatory element-binding protein-1c gene (SREBP-1c), using DNA sequencing, PCR, PCR­RFLP, and forced PCR­RFLP methods. These polymorphisms include three missense mutations (SV1, SV4, and SV5) in exons 7, 9, and 12, a silent mutation (SV3) in exon 9, and a large deletion (SV2) in intron 7. Overall, we report the validation of polymorphisms within the bovine SREBP-1c gene, and the haplotype variability and extent of linkage disequilibrium (LD) in 1061 individuals representing the five main cattle breeds from China. We also investigated haplotype frequencies and LD coefficients for five SVs in all study populations. LD and haplotype structure of SREBP-1c were different between breeds. The result of haplotype analysis of five SVs showed that 27 different haplotypes were identified by all breeds. Two haplotypes (Hap1 and Hap2) shared by all five populations accounted for 42.75%, 35.68%, 36.44%, 25.43%, and 96.26% of all haplotypes observed in the cattle breeds Nanyang, Qinchuan, Jiaxian, Jinnan, and Chinese Holstein, respectively. The statistical analyses indicated that one single SV and 38 combined haplotypes were significantly associated with growth traits in the Nanyang cattle population (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01). The results of this study suggest that the SREBP-1c gene possibly is a strong candidate gene that affects growth traits in the Chinese beef cattle breeding program.


Subject(s)
Cattle/genetics , Haplotypes , Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide , Quantitative Trait, Heritable , Sterol Regulatory Element Binding Protein 1/genetics , Alleles , Animals , Breeding , China , Exons/genetics , Gene Frequency , Genetic Markers , Genetics, Population , Genotype , Introns , Linear Models , Linkage Disequilibrium , Polymerase Chain Reaction , Sequence Analysis, DNA , Sterol Regulatory Element Binding Protein 1/metabolism
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Mol Biol Rep ; 38(3): 2037-42, 2011 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20872252

ABSTRACT

Adipocyte determination and differentiation-dependent factor 1/sterol regulatory element-binding protein-1c (ADD1/SREBP1c) is a major determinant of tissue differential lipogenic capacity in mammalian and avian species. The objectives of the present study were to focus on insertion-deletion polymorphism (indel) in the bovine ADD1/SREBP1c gene, and analyzing its effect on growth traits in a sample of 1035 cattle belonging to four Chinese cattle breeds. PCR-SSCP, DNA sequencing and agarose electrophoresis methods were used. The 778 bp PCR products of ADD1/SREBP1c gene exhibited three genotypes and two alleles were revealed: W and D. Frequencies of the W allele varied from 0.8651 to 1.000. The associations of the 84 bp indel mutation of ADD1/SREBP1c gene with growth traits of 265 Nanyang cows were analyzed. The animals with genotype WD had significantly higher birth weight, body weight, average daily gain than those with genotype WW at birth, 6-, 12-, 18-, and 24-month old (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01). These results suggest that the indel mutation of bovine ADD1/SREBP1c gene may influence the growth traits in cattle.


Subject(s)
Breeding , Cattle/growth & development , Cattle/genetics , INDEL Mutation/genetics , Quantitative Trait, Heritable , Sterol Regulatory Element Binding Protein 1/genetics , Animals , Base Pairing/genetics , Base Sequence , China , DNA Mutational Analysis , Electrophoresis, Agar Gel , Genetic Association Studies , Genetics, Population , Genotype , Molecular Sequence Data , Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide/genetics
3.
Ying Yong Sheng Tai Xue Bao ; 21(7): 1766-71, 2010 Jul.
Article in Chinese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20879535

ABSTRACT

An investigation was made on a long-term fertilization facility vegetable field at Shenyang Agricultural University to study the effects of long-term fertilization on the soil enzyme activities and soil physicochemical properties. Long term application of organic manure combined with or without nitrogen fertilizer increased the contents of soil organic matter, N, P, and K, and improved the soil physical properties and soil invertase, urease, and neutral phosphatase activities. However, long-term application of nitrogen fertilizer alone decreased soil pH and soil enzymes activities. Significant positive correlations were observed between soil invertase activity and soil organic matter and total P, between soil urease activity and soil organic matter, alkali-hydrolyzable N, total and available P, and available K, and between soil neutral phosphatase activity and soil organic matter, total P, and available K, but less correlation was found between soil dehydrogenase activity and soil nutrients.


Subject(s)
Fertilizers , Soil/analysis , Urease/analysis , Vegetables/growth & development , beta-Fructofuranosidase/analysis , Agriculture/methods , Organic Chemicals/analysis , Time Factors
4.
Yi Chuan ; 29(1): 70-4, 2007 Jan.
Article in Chinese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17284427

ABSTRACT

Partial sequences of wool fiber constituent genes KAP1.1 and KAP1.3 and the exonic sequence of the KAP6.1 gene were chosen for polymerase chain reaction-single strand conformation polymorphism (PCR-SSCP) analysis to assess their ability as candidate genes during indirect selection for fine wool traits. Results show that locus W08667 in the genes (KAP1.1, KAP1.3) which code the high sulfur protein associated-protein of keratin associated-protein family is significantly correlated with fine wool quality (P < 0.05). Among the high-glycine-tyrosine keratin associated- protein, the AA and BB genotypes of W06933 are also significantly correlated with fine wool quality (P < 0.05).


Subject(s)
Keratins/genetics , Sheep/genetics , Wool/metabolism , Animals , Gene Frequency , Polymerase Chain Reaction , Polymorphism, Single-Stranded Conformational , Quality Control , Wool/standards
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Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) ; 21(8): 864-9, 2006 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16774802

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Free skin graft has to be used when the large area skin are burned. The objective of this study is to quantify the influence of free graft and expansion on the skin biomechanical remodeling. METHOD: Four white pigs (weighing from 17 kg to 23 kg) were used. Two 180 ml rectangle expanders were aseptically placed beneath the skin on the back of each pig. Four normal skin flaps and four expanded skin flaps were incised from the foreside back of each pig. Two normal skin flaps and two expanded skin flaps were then grafted to rearward back of the pig. Stress-strain relationship, stress relaxation and creep characters in normal skin: N(n=8), expanded skin without graft: E(n=8), normal skin with free graft after three months: NG(n=8) and expanded skin with free graft after three months: EG(n=8) were measured by using Instron material testing machine. FINDINGS: The strains at 3.5 MPa stress (mean (SD)) are 0.4436(0.1760), 0.4851(0.1401), 0.7750(0.1984) and 0.5854(0.0655) respectively in N, E, NG and EG groups. The maximum relaxations (mean (SD)) are 0.6324(0.0169), 0.6279(0.0401), 0.5630(0.0170) and 0.6057(0.0883) in N, E, NG and EG groups, respectively. The maximum creeps (mean (SD)) are 1.0876(0.0086), 1.1037(0.0116), 1.1948(0.0394) and 1.1328(0.0223) in N, E, NG and EG groups. INTERPRETATION: The biomechanical characteristics of free graft with expanded skin after three months have no significant difference with the normal skin, expansion skin and free graft with normal skin after three months (P>0.05). The free graft and expansion have no significant influence on the skin biomechanical remodeling.


Subject(s)
Skin Physiological Phenomena , Skin Transplantation/methods , Skin/anatomy & histology , Tissue Expansion/methods , Animals , Biomechanical Phenomena , Burns/surgery , Burns/therapy , Elasticity , Humans , Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods , Skin/pathology , Stress, Mechanical , Swine , Tensile Strength
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World J Gastroenterol ; 10(17): 2519-23, 2004 Sep 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15300896

ABSTRACT

AIM: To study morphologic and biomechanical changes of oesophagus in diabetes rats. METHODS: Diabetes was induced by a single injection of streptozotocin (STZ). The type of diabetes mellitus induced by parenteral STZ administration in rats was insulin-dependent (type I). The samples were excised and studied in vitro using a self-developed biomaterial test machine. RESULTS: The body mass was decreased after 4 d with STZ treatment. The length of esophagus shortened after 4, 7, 14 d. The opening angle increased after 14 d. The shear, longitudinal and circumferential stiffness were obviously raised after 28 d of STZ treatment. CONCLUSION: The changes of passive biomechanical properties reflect intra-structural alteration of tissue to a certain extent. This alteration will lead to some dysfunction of movement. For example, tension of esophageal wall will change due to some obstructive disease.


Subject(s)
Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental/physiopathology , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1/physiopathology , Esophageal Motility Disorders/physiopathology , Esophagus/physiopathology , Animals , Body Weight , Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental/complications , Esophageal Motility Disorders/etiology , Mucous Membrane/physiopathology , Muscle, Smooth/physiopathology , Rats , Stress, Mechanical
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