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A phylogenetic study of Rubrobacter radiotolerans by sequence analysis of the 16S ribosomal RNA gene.

Partial sequence of the 16S ribosomal RNA gene of an extremely high radiotolerant bacterium, Rubrobacter radiotolerans (reclassified from Arthrobacter radiotolerans by chemical characteristics) was determined by PCR-amplification from a small amount of heat-lysed biomass, followed by direct sequencing of the PCR product. The sequence was aligned with seven species of Arthrobacter and also with representatives of various other bacterial groups. R. radiotolerans was confirmed to be out of the Arthrobacter group justifying the reclassification. Moreover, it has an individual position among the selected representatives being closer to the eubacterial groups.

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Molecular analysis of a novel schizosaccharomyces pombe gene containing two RNP consensus-sequence RNA-binding domains.

Proteins containing RNP consensus-sequence RNA-binding domains (CS-RBDs) play diverse roles in many aspects of RNA metabolism. Using a PCR strategy, we cloned portions of six new Schizosaccharomyces pombe genes encoding RBD proteins, including a putative homolog of the mammalian splicing factor SAP49. The genomic locus corresponding to a second PCR product, designated rnp24a, was cloned and characterized in detail. Sequence analysis revealed that the Rnp24 protein is highly charged and contains a second RBD with an unusually long Loop-3 sequence. Strains containing a disrupted copy of the rnp24 gene display neither loss of viability nor any discernible growth defects under a variety of conditions, suggesting that the function of Rnp24p overlaps with that of another fission yeast protein. Although database searches did not identify proteins that share extensive amino-acid identity with Rnp24p, phylogenetic analysis suggests that its closest relatives are metazoan hnRNP proteins. The lack of an observable phenotype in S. pombe cells lacking Rnp24p is consistent with this classification, since hnRNP proteins in higher cells include several distinct subfamilies with similar sequences and RNA-binding specificities.

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Tracking the evolution of the SARS coronavirus using high-throughput, high-density resequencing arrays.

Mutations in the SARS-Coronavirus (SARS-CoV) can alter its clinical presentation, and the study of its mutation patterns in human populations can facilitate contact tracing. Here, we describe the development and validation of an oligonucleotide resequencing array for interrogating the entire 30-kb SARS-CoV genome in a rapid, cost-effective fashion. Using this platform, we sequenced SARS-CoV genomes from Vero cell culture isolates of 12 patients and directly from four patient tissues. The sequence obtained from the array is highly reproducible, accurate (>99.99% accuracy) and capable of identifying known and novel variants of SARS-CoV. Notably, we applied this technology to a field specimen of probable SARS and rapidly deduced its infectious source. We demonstrate that array-based resequencing-by-hybridization is a fast, reliable, and economical alternative to capillary sequencing for obtaining SARS-CoV genomic sequence on a population scale, making this an ideal platform for the global monitoring of SARS-CoV and other small-genome pathogens.

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Sequence analysis of the second largest subunit of tomato RNA polymerase II.

We have cloned and sequenced the cDNA encoding the open reading frame of the mRNA of the second largest subunit of RNA polymerase II, or RPB2, of tomato. The mRNA is transcribed from a single-copy gene in the tomato genome and the transcript size of the gene was measured as 4.2 kb by northern analysis. From the deduced amino acid sequence of 1191 residues, a protein of M r 135 000 with an isoelectric point of pH 7.9 was predicted. Alignment of the tomato RPB2 protein sequence with those of the homologous subunits in Arabidopsis, man, Drosophila and yeast showed considerable sequence identity.

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Comprehensive analysis of mRNA-microRNA-lncRNA expression profiles in post-traumatic elbow heterotopic ossification using RNA sequencing and experimental validation.

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to profile the molecular signatures of post-traumatic elbow heterotopic ossification (HO) to identify key regulators and potential therapeutic targets. METHODS: Total RNA from post-traumatic elbow HO tissues (n=4) and normal bone tissues (n=6) was subjected to high-throughput sequencing to identify differentially expressed mRNAs (DEGs), microRNAs (DEMs), and lncRNAs (DELs). Bioinformatics analyses included Gene Ontology (GO), Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment, protein-protein interaction network construction, and transcription factor (TF)-microRNA-mRNA network analysis. The expression trends of four most upregulated and four most downregulated DEGs were validated by real-time quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). RESULTS: We identified 2,138 DEGs, 40 DEMs, and 905 DELs. DEGs were significantly enriched in biological process "bone mineralization," cellular component "plasma membrane," molecular function "integrin binding," and pathways including PI3K-Akt, NF-κB, JAK-STAT, and TNF signaling pathways. Hub genes with high connectivity included MMP9, IL6, MMP3, CTSK, and BGLAP. Integrated network analysis highlighted the transcription factor JUN and key microRNAs (hsa-miR-124-3p, hsa-miR-548c-3p, and hsa-miR-135b). The qRT-PCR results confirmed the expression trends of selected DEGs. CONCLUSIONS: This study, for the first time, profiled the differentially expressed mRNAs, microRNAs, and lncRNAs in post-traumatic elbow HO using high-throughput RNA sequencing. These findings provide valuable insights into the molecular mechanisms of HO following elbow trauma. The identified hub genes (MMP9, IL6, MMP3, CTSK, and BGLAP), key TF (JUN), and key microRNAs (hsa-miR-124-3p, hsa-miR-548c-3p, and hsa-miR-135b) may serve as potential therapeutic targets for preventing and treating post-traumatic elbow HO.

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Detecting and quantifying circular RNAs in terabyte-scale RNA-seq datasets with CIRI3.

To address recent challenges in circular RNA (circRNA) analysis, we present CIRI3, a tool for circRNA detection and quantification in terabyte-scale RNA-sequencing datasets. Using dynamic multithreaded task partitioning and a blocking search strategy for junction reads, CIRI3 is an order of magnitude faster than existing tools, while providing increased accuracy. We identified differentially spliced circRNAs across 2,535 cancer-related samples, and constructed a pretraining model and a biomarker network provided as the CIRIonco database.

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GeneExt: a gene model extension tool for enhanced single-cell RNA-seq analysis.

MOTIVATION: Incomplete gene models negatively impact single-cell gene expression quantification. This is particularly true in non-model species where often gene 3' ends are inaccurately annotated, while most scRNA-seq methods only capture the 3' transcript region. This results in many genes being incorrectly quantified or not detected. RESULTS: GeneExt leverages scRNA-seq data to refine gene annotations. We exemplify GeneExt usage and its impact on the gene expression quantification of eight non-model organism single-cell atlases. By extending and homogenizing gene annotations, our tool will help improve biological interpretation and cross-species comparisons of cell type expression atlases. AVAILABILITY: GeneExt is available at https://github.com/sebepedroslab/GeneExt (DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18712940) under a GNU General Public license, together with test data and usage instructions.

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Prediction of signal recognition particle RNA genes.

We describe a method for prediction of genes that encode the RNA component of the signal recognition particle (SRP). A heuristic search for the strongly conserved helix 8 motif of SRP RNA is combined with covariance models that are based on previously known SRP RNA sequences. By screening available genomic sequences we have identified a large number of novel SRP RNA genes and we can account for at least one gene in every genome that has been completely sequenced. Novel bacterial RNAs include that of Thermotoga maritima, which, unlike all other non-gram-positive eubacteria, is predicted to have an Alu domain. We have also found the RNAs of Lactococcus lactis and Staphylococcus to have an unusual UGAC tetraloop in helix 8 instead of the normal GNRA sequence. An investigation of yeast RNAs reveals conserved sequence elements of the Alu domain that aid in the analysis of these RNAs. Analysis of the human genome reveals only two likely genes, both on chromosome 14. Our method for SRP RNA gene prediction is the first convenient tool for this task and should be useful in genome annotation.

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[Preliminary molecular phylogeny of the fishes based on sequence analysis of 28S ribosomal RNA].

"Fish" phylogeny has been studied using partial 28 S ribosomal RNA sequences of 14 species among which 12 are "fish" ranging from lamprey to perciforms. Our results are in good agreement with generally accepted cladograms based on anatomical and paleontological data. Two interesting conclusions emerged: a) Polypterus is the sister-group of all other actinopterygians; b) the divergences of the Clasdistia, Tetrapoda and Chondrichthyes seem to have occurred during a relatively short period of time.

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A rapid method for manual or automated purification of fluorescently labeled nucleic acids for sequencing, genotyping, and microarrays.

Fluorescent dyes provide specific, sensitive, and multiplexed detection of nucleic acids. To maximize sensitivity, fluorescently labeled reaction products (e.g., cycle sequencing or primer extension products) must be purified away from residual dye-labeled precursors. Successful high-throughput analyses require that this purification be reliable, rapid, and amenable to automation. Common methods for purifying reaction products involve several steps and require processes that are not easily automated. Prolinx, Inc. has devel oped RapXtract superparamagnetic separation technology affording rapid and easy-to-perform methods that yield high-quality product and are easily automated. The technology uses superparamagnetic particles that specifically remove unincorporated dye-labeled precursors. These particles are efficiently pelleted in the presence of a magnetic field, making them ideal for purification because of the rapid separations that they allow. RapXtract-purified sequencing reactions yield data with good signal and high Phred quality scores, and they work with various sequencing dye chemistries, including BigDye and near-infrared fluorescence IRDyes. RapXtract technology can also be used to purify dye primer sequencing reactions, primer extension reactions for genotyping analysis, and nucleic acid labeling reactions for microarray hybridization. The ease of use and versatility of RapXtract technology makes it a good choice for manual or automated purification of fluorescently labeled nucleic acids.

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Natural expression of immature Ucn antisense RNA in the rat brain. Evidence favoring bidirectional transcription of the Ucn gene locus.

Recently, it has been shown the endogenous expression of an antisense urocortin (Ucn) transcript in the rat brain and other tissues. In the present work, by means of two complementary techniques, specific-strand RT-PCR and in situ hybridization, we showed the natural expression of a second novel antisense Ucn RNA of higher size. Specific-strand RT-PCR of total RNA, cloning and sequence analysis together with the different subcellular localization observed for both antisense Ucn RNAs indicated that this novel antisense Ucn transcript corresponded to the immature form of the previously described antisense Ucn RNA. Sequence analysis indicated that this immature antisense Ucn transcript uses non-consensus CT-AC splice sites, exactly complementary to its sense counterpart. The mature antisense Ucn transcript was also amplified after specific-strand RT-PCR of poly(A)-RNA, suggesting that the mature antisense Ucn transcript is polyadenylated. We also proved that the region complementary to the promoter of sense Ucn RNA, including the TATA box, is part of the antisense Ucn RNA. Finally, we showed that the region complementary to the 3'-end of Ucn mRNA behaves as a functional promoter for the transcription of antisense Ucn RNA. Thus, the results indicate that the 3'-ends of both sense and antisense Ucn RNAs are the only non-complementary sequences between them. In conclusion, the present findings suggest that the Ucn gene locus naturally undergoes bidirectional transcription yielding a sense and an antisense RNA expanding the spectrum of antisense RNAs originated from the same genomic loci to antisense transcripts that are spliced using these non-consensus CT-AC splice sites.

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The comparative RNA web (CRW) site: an online database of comparative sequence and structure information for ribosomal, intron, and other RNAs.

BACKGROUND: Comparative analysis of RNA sequences is the basis for the detailed and accurate predictions of RNA structure and the determination of phylogenetic relationships for organisms that span the entire phylogenetic tree. Underlying these accomplishments are very large, well-organized, and processed collections of RNA sequences. This data, starting with the sequences organized into a database management system and aligned to reveal their higher-order structure, and patterns of conservation and variation for organisms that span the phylogenetic tree, has been collected and analyzed. This type of information can be fundamental for and have an influence on the study of phylogenetic relationships, RNA structure, and the melding of these two fields. RESULTS: We have prepared a large web site that disseminates our comparative sequence and structure models and data. The four major types of comparative information and systems available for the three ribosomal RNAs (5S, 16S, and 23S rRNA), transfer RNA (tRNA), and two of the catalytic intron RNAs (group I and group II) are: (1) Current Comparative Structure Models; (2) Nucleotide Frequency and Conservation Information; (3) Sequence and Structure Data; and (4) Data Access Systems. CONCLUSIONS: This online RNA sequence and structure information, the result of extensive analysis, interpretation, data collection, and computer program and web development, is accessible at our Comparative RNA Web (CRW) Site http://www.rna.icmb.utexas.edu. In the future, more data and information will be added to these existing categories, new categories will be developed, and additional RNAs will be studied and presented at the CRW Site.

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Persistence of bluetongue virus serotype 2 (BTV-2) in the southeast United States.

The prototype United States (US) strains of bluetongue virus serotype 2 [BTV-2 (OnaA) and BTV-2 (OnaB)] made in Florida in 1982 were compared to a recent BTV-2 (FL99) isolate made in Florida in 1999 to determine if the original strain(s) had persisted or if a new strain of BTV-2 had been re-introduced into the southeast US. Viral RNA and protein electropherotypes, and sequence analysis of five RNA genome segments for these early and later BTV-2 isolates were compared. These comparisons indicated that BTV-2 (OnaB) has persisted in the southeast US since its first isolation in 1982. Sequence analysis of concurrent isolates of BTV-13 (FL99) and BTV-17 (FL99) from the same location in Florida in 1999 provides evidence of genetic reassortment between BTV-2 and other co-circulating serotypes of BTV.

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Gene expression in donor corneal endothelium.

OBJECTIVE: To report gene expression profiles of normal human corneal endothelium with microarray analysis and serial analysis of gene expression (SAGE). METHODS: Corneal endothelium was removed from normal human corneas obtained from eye banks. Total RNA was isolated and SAGE analysis was performed. The same RNA source was used to construct a complementary DNA library that was hybridized to microarrays containing 12 558 transcripts. RESULTS: A total of 9530 SAGE tags were sequenced, representing 4724 unique tags. Microarray analysis identified 542 distinct transcripts. A database of human corneal endothelial gene expression was compiled. Of the SAGE tags, 1720 matched known genes, 478 corresponded to expressed sequence tags, and 2526 had no known match to public databases. The 5 most abundantly expressed SAGE tags were cytochrome c oxidase subunit II, adenosine triphosphate synthase F(0) subunit 6, carbonic anhydrase XII, 12S ribosomal RNA, and ferritin, heavy polypeptide 1. Thirty-four percent of the transcripts (n = 1616) were specific to the corneal endothelium, when compared with other publicly available SAGE libraries. The 5 most abundant unique tags were keratin 12, angiopoietinlike factor, annexin A8, and 2 tags with no match to the database. Many endothelial pump function enzymes were confirmed, including several plasma membrane Na( +)/K(+) adenosine triphosphatases and a recently reported bicarbonate transporter. CONCLUSIONS: Corneal endothelial gene expression profiles by the current analysis provide an understanding of endothelial metabolism, structure, and function; enable comparisons to diseased endothelium; and provide baseline data that may lead to the discovery of novel endothelial genes.

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Genetic relatedness of six North-Indian butterfly species (Lepidoptera :Pieridae) based on 16S rRNA sequence analysis.

The present work involves the assessment of level of genetic relatedness or divergence amongst the six North-Indian species of Lepidoptera belonging to family Pieridae and sub family Pierinae on the basis of sequence variation of 16S ribosomal RNA. The PCR amplified products of these species were directly sequenced using ABI Prism BigDye Terminator Sequencing Kits (Applied Biosystems). The multiple nucleotide sequence alignment analysis has revealed several differences across these species. Significantly high percentage of A + T base composition content ranging between 73.13% (Ixias pyrene ) and 79.20 % (Pieris brassica) was observed in studied species. The percentage divergence in the investigated species of Pieridae family varied from 5.5% to 21.7%. The two species of Catopsilia revealed minimum sequence divergence of only 5.5%, whereas the other two groups of Ixias and Pieris revealed 15.5% and 8.6% sequence divergence, respectively. Pieris canidia and Ixias pyrene are genetically most divergent (21.7%) amongst the studied lepidopteran species. Phylogenetic analysis based on 16S rRNA nucleotide sequence revealed grouping of six species of Lepidoptera in the form of two different clusters, each cluster being represented by two species from the same genera. The separate taxonomic grouping of these Indian species has been observed when compared with several species of Piernae and Coliadinae subfamilies from other country isolates.

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In silico discovery of human natural antisense transcripts.

BACKGROUND: Several high-throughput searches for potential natural antisense transcripts (NATs) have been performed recently, but most of the reports were focused on cis type. A thorough in silico analysis of human transcripts will help expand our knowledge of NATs. RESULTS: We have identified 568 NATs from human RefSeq RNA sequences. Among them, 403 NATs are reported for the first time, and at least 157 novel NATs are trans type. According to the pairing region of a sense and antisense RNA pair, hNATs are divided into 6 classes, of which about 87% involve 5' or 3' UTR sequences, supporting the regulatory role of UTRs. Among a total of 535 NAT pairs related with splice variants, 77.4% (414/535) have their pairing regions affected or completely eliminated by alternative splicing, suggesting significant relationship of alternative splicing and antisense-directed regulation. The extensive occurrence of splice variants in hNATs and other multiple pairing patterns results in a one-to-many relationship, allowing the formation of complex regulation networks. Based on microarray data from Stanford Microarray Database, two hNAT pairs were found to display significant inverse expression patterns before and after insulin injection. CONCLUSION: NATs might carry out more extensive and complex functions than previously thought. Combined with endogenous micro RNAs, hNATs could be regarded as a special group of transcripts contributing to the complex regulation networks.

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