1.Compiling Multicopy Single-Stranded DNA Sequences from Bacterial Genome Sequences.
Wonseok YOO ; Dongbin LIM ; Sangsoo KIM
Genomics & Informatics 2016;14(1):29-33
A retron is a bacterial retroelement that encodes an RNA gene and a reverse transcriptase (RT). The former, once transcribed, works as a template primer for reverse transcription by the latter. The resulting DNA is covalently linked to the upstream part of the RNA; this chimera is called multicopy single-stranded DNA (msDNA), which is extrachromosomal DNA found in many bacterial species. Based on the conserved features in the eight known msDNA sequences, we developed a detection method and applied it to scan National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) RefSeq bacterial genome sequences. Among 16,844 bacterial sequences possessing a retron-type RT domain, we identified 48 unique types of msDNA. Currently, the biological role of msDNA is not well understood. Our work will be a useful tool in studying the distribution, evolution, and physiological role of msDNA.
Biotechnology
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Chimera
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DNA
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DNA, Single-Stranded*
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Genome, Bacterial*
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Retroelements
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Reverse Transcription
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RNA
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RNA-Directed DNA Polymerase
2.CD3+/CD4+/CD5+/CD8+/CD21+/CD34-/CD45-/CD79a-/TCRαβ+/TCRγδ-/MHCII+ T-zone lymphoma in a dog with generalized lymphadenopathy: a case report
Sun Woo SHIN ; Yu jin LIM ; Hyeona BAE ; Jihu KIM ; ARom CHO ; Jinho PARK ; Dongbin LEE ; Dong-In JUNG ; Sang-ki KIM ; DoHyeon YU
Korean Journal of Veterinary Research 2021;61(3):e21-
Canine T-zone lymphoma (TZL) is a mature T-cell lymphoma in dogs. The diagnosis and sub-classification are impossible without biopsy or immunophenotyping by flow cytometry. An 11-year-old, spayed, female Golden Retriever presented with lymph node enlargement. Clinical examination was consistent with canine multicentric lymphoma. However, immunophenotyping revealed positive for CD3, CD4, CD5, CD8, CD21, TCRαβ, and MHCII but negative for CD34, CD45, CD79a, and TCRγδ. Histopathology revealed lymphocytes expanding to the cortex-preserving architecture and thinning of the nodal capsule, and CD3 positive but PAX-5 negative. Owing to the indolent nature of TZL, careful monitoring approach without clinical intervention was utilized.