Molecular cloning and expression analysis of cytochrome c oxidase subunit II from Sitophilus zeamais.

Cytochrome c oxidase subunit II (COX II) containing a dual core CuA active site is one of the core subunits of mitochondrial Cytochrome c oxidase (Cco), which plays a significant role in the physiological process. In this report, the full-length cDNA of COXII gene was cloned from Sitophilus zeamais, which had an open reading frame (ORF) of 684 bp encoding 227 amino acids residues. The predicted COXII protein had a molecular mass of 26.

Microcapsule preparation of allyl isothiocyanate and its application on mature green tomato preservation.

Studies have shown that AITC can effectively control pathogenic fungi, which cause fruits and vegetables decay and rotting during storage. However, because of its strong irritant, AITC has not been conveniently used in fruits and vegetables preservation. Microencapsulation techniques may solve this problem.