摘要:
Provided are methods of screening for the occurrence of gene silencing (e.g. post transcriptional gene silencing) in an organism (e.g. a plant or animal), which method comprises the steps of: (i) obtaining a sample of material from said organism, (ii) producing a nucleic acid extract from said sample, (iii) analysing said extract such as to determine the presence or absence of short RNA molecules which are approximately 25 nucleotides in length (SRMs) in said nucleic extract, (iv) correlating the presence of said SRMs in the extract with the occurrence of gene silencing in said organism. The SRMs are preferably short anti-sense RNA molecules (SARMs). Also provided are associated methods for detecting the silencing of a target gene in an organism. Processes for isolating one or more RNA molecules, such as SARMs, which may be advantageously employed in the method, may include a purification step selected from (i) filtration; (ii) differential precipitation (iii) ion exchange chromatography, followed-by separation the purified RNA molecules according to size by electrophoresis through 15% polyacrylamide gel containing 7M urea as a denaturant and TBE (0.5×) as a buffer, and blotting by electrophoresis. Also provided are processes for isolating silencing agents comprising SRMs; methods of selecting target regions of target genes for directed silencing; and methods of silencing target genes in organisms based on these. Silencing in a first organism may be achieved by generating in a second organism, SRMs which are introduced into the first organism such as to silence a target gene therein. Also provided are DNA constructs, host cells, plants and non-human mammals which comprise target genes which have been silenced in accordance with the methods herein.
摘要:
Peptidomimetics of the formula C.beta.X where C is cysteine, X is any naturally occuring amino acid, and .beta. is a hydrophobic spacer, most notably 2-phenyl-4-aminobenzoic acid. These compounds are effective inhibitors of p2lras farnesyltrasferase, block Ras-dependent oncogenic signalling and inhibit human tumor growth in vivo in animal models. Pro-drugs made by functionalizing terminal amino and carboxylic acid groups of peptides and peptidomimetics are also disclosed. Such functionalized derivatives demonstrate increased cell uptake. Other structural modifications are also disclosed.
摘要:
Methods, systems, and software are disclosed for configuring an ATM. The ATM receives an online/offline configuration message that specifies one or more conditions when the ATM is to go online. The ATM goes offline and performing zero or more offline transactions. The ATM goes online based at least in part on at least a portion of the online/offline configuration message. The online/offline configuration message is in an XML-based format.
摘要:
Provided are methods of screening for the occurrence of gene silencing (e.g. post transcriptional gene silencing) in an organism (e.g. a plant or animal), which method comprises the steps of: (i) obtaining a sample of material from said organism, (ii) producing a nucleic acid extract from said sample, (iii) analysing said extract such as to determine the presence or absence of short RNA molecules which are approximately 25 nucleotides in length (SRMs) in said nucleic extract, (iv) correlating the presence of said SRMs in the extract with the occurrence of gene silencing in said organism. The SRMs are preferably short anti-sense RNA molecules (SARMs). Also provided are associated methods for detecting the silencing of a target gene in an organism. Processes for isolating one or more RNA molecules, such as SARMs, which may be advantageously employed in the method, may include a purification step selected from (i) filtration; (ii) differential precipitation (iii) ion exchange chromatography, followed by separation the purified RNA molecules according to size by electrophoresis through 15% polyacrylamide gel containing 7M urea as a denaturant and TBE (0.5×) as a buffer, and blotting by electrophoresis. Also provided are processes for isolating silencing agents comprising SRMs; methods of selecting target regions of target genes for directed silencing; and methods of silencing target genes in organisms based on these. Silencing in a first organism may be achieved by generating in a second organism, SRMs which are introduced into the first organism such as to silence a target gene therein. Also provided are DNA constructs, host cells, plants and non-human mammals which comprise target genes which have been silenced in accordance with the methods herein.
摘要:
Provided are methods of screening for the occurrence of gene silencing (e.g. post transcriptional gene silencing) in an organism (e.g. a plant or animal), which method comprises the steps of; (i) obtaining a sample of material from said organism, (ii) producing a nucleic acid extract from said sample, (iii) analysing said extract such as to determine the presence or absence of short RNA molecules which are approximately 25 nucleotides in length (SRMs) in said nucleic extract, (iv) correlating the presence of said SRMs in the extract with the occurrence of gene silencing in said organism. The SRMs are preferably short anti-sense RNA molecules (SARMs). Also provided are associated methods for detecting the silencing of a target gene in an organism. Processes for isolating one or more RNA molecules, such as SARMs, which may be advantageously employed in the method, may include a purification step selected from (i) filtration; (ii) differential precipitation (iii) ion exchange chromatography, followed by separation the purified RNA molecules according to size by electrophoresis through 15% polyacrylamide gel containing 7M urea as a denaturant and TBE (0.5×) as a buffer, and blotting by electrophoresis. Also provided are processes for isolating silencing agents comprising SRMs; methods of selecting target regions of target genes for directed silencing; and methods of silencing target genes in organisms based on these. Silencing in a first organism may be achieved by generating in a second organism, SRMs which are introduced into the first organism such as to silence a target gene therein. Also provided are DNA constructs, host cells, plants and non-human mammals which comprise target genes which have been silenced in accordance with the methods herein.
摘要:
Expression of genes inserted into plants by transformation is controlled by the use of a promoter selected from Aco1, Aco2 and Aco3, the sequences of which are given. The level of expression obtained by use of these promoters varies with the stage of development of the plant.
摘要:
A paintbrush connectable to an extension is provided. The paintbrush has a threaded bore for threaded engagement with an extension pole. At least one handle having a sleeve portion can be slid over the extension pole and secured thereto to facilitate more accurate control of the paintbrush. The handle is infinitely adjustable along the length of the extension pole.