Project description:To clarify the molecular mechanism in photoperiod-dependent regulation of stomatal movements, we performed RNA sequences in isolated guard cell protoplasts from Arabidopsis thaliana.
Project description:The effect of photoperiod on gene expression was assessed in punch samples of the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis and medial preoptic area. Long day mice were housed in 16L:8D and short day mice were housed in 8L:16D. Keywords: cDNA microarray
Project description:Cows exposed to short day photoperiod (SD, 8L:16D) during the 60-day non-lactating period prior to parturition produce more milk in their subsequent lactation compared to cows exposed to long day photoperiod (LD,16L:8D). Although this response is well-established in dairy cows, the underlying mechanisms are not understood. We hypothesized that differential gene expression in cows exposed to SD or LD photoperiods during the dry period could be used to identify the functional basis for the subsequent increase in milk production during lactation. Pregnant, multiparous cows were maintained on a SD or LD photoperiod for 60-days prior to parturition. Mammary biopsies were obtained on days -24 and -9 relative to parturition and Affymetrix GeneChip® Bovine Genome Arrays were used to quantify gene expression. Sixty-four genes were differentially expressed (p ≤ 0.05 and fold-change ≥ |1.5|) between SD and LD treatments. Many of these genes were associated with cell growth and proliferation, or immune function. Ingenuity Pathway Analysis predicted upstream regulators to include TNF, TGFβ1, interferon γ and several interleukins. In addition, expression of 125 genes was significantly different between day -24 and day -9; those genes were associated with milk component metabolism and immune function. The interaction of photoperiod and time affected 32 genes associated with insulin-like growth factor (IGF-I) signaling. Genes differentially expressed in response to photoperiod were associated with mammary development and immune function consistent with the enhancement of milk yield in the ensuing lactation. Our results provide insight into the mechanisms by which photoperiod affects the mammary gland and subsequently lactation. Data were analyzed for the effect of photoperiod treatment (LD minus SD), time relative to parturition (day -24 minus day -9) and the interaction of photoperiod treatment and time ((LD minus SD day -9) minus (LD minus SD day -24))
Project description:Microarrays were used to evaluate the effect of sucrose on gene expression in guard cells. Strips of Arabidopsis leaves were incubated with sucrose or mannitol or no sugars, then the leaves were freeze dried and guard cells were dissected from the leaf strips and analyzed.
Project description:Microarrays were used to evaluate the effect of sucrose on gene expression in guard cells. Strips of Arabidopsis leaves were incubated with sucrose or mannitol or no sugars, then the leaves were freeze dried and guard cells were dissected from the leaf strips and analyzed. RNA was extracted from guard cells dissected from leaf strips that had been treated with sucrose or with mannitol or no sugars as controls. Triplicate biological replicates were prepared for the treatments and controls. The RNA was amplified twice with T7 RNA polymerase and hybridized to Affymetrix ATH1 arrays.
Project description:Primary outcome(s): The association of intestinal microbiota with gene mutations and gene expressions and clinicopathological factors in colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease.
Project description:Stomata are formed by a pair of specialized guard cells that control the opening and closing of the stomatal pores on the leaf surface. These pores are the main route for microbe penetration into leaves. However, plants show a remarkable ability to close the pore when sensing the presence of microbial invaders; a phenomenon recently described as stomatal immunity. This study was initiated to understand the transcriptional regulation of this early plant defense against pathogens.
Project description:To identify genes of the guard cell transkriptome of Arabidopsis thaliana enriched guard cell samples were compared with total leaf tissue. Genes of the abscisic acid and humidity response of Arabidopsis thaliana guard cells were identified by treatment with ABA-Spray and low humidity. Ost1-2 and slac1-3 mutants were compared to their wildtype. total samples analysed are 35: 4 biolocigal independent replicates of: total leaf (COL-0) vs. enriched guard cells (COL-0); ABA-sprayed enriched guard cells (gl1-1) vs. control-sprayed enriched guard cells (gl1-1); enriched guard cells (slac1-3) vs. enriched guard cells (gl1-1);guard cells (ost1-2) vs. guard cells (ler);low humidity(20%rh) treated enriched guard cells (COL-0) vs. high humidity(80%) treated enriched guard cells (COL0)
Project description:The overall objective was to document transcriptomic changes in the guard cells of Arabidopsis thaliana under short (1x) - and long-term (3x) saline growth conditions. Guard cells of Arabidopsis responded also to the intensity of the salt management by the microarray datasets clearly clustering in (-) salt, 1x salt and 3x salt. Similarly, more GO terms were significantly enriched in differentially expressed guard cell genes of 1 x salt than 3x salt treated plants.