OIP5-AS1 specifies p53-driven POX transcription regulated by TRPC6 in glioma.

Transcription factors (TFs) control an array of expressed genes. However, the specifics of how a gene is expressed in time and space as controlled by a TF remain largely unknown. Here, in TRPC6-regulated proline oxidase 1 (POX) transcription in human glioma, we report that OIP5-AS1, a long noncoding RNA, determines the specificity of p53-driven POX expression.

Identification and characterization of a novel fumarase gene by metagenome expression cloning from marine microorganisms.

Background: Fumarase catalyzes the reversible hydration of fumarate to L-malate and is a key enzyme in the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle and in amino acid metabolism. Fumarase is also used for the industrial production of L-malate from the substrate fumarate. Thermostable and high-activity fumarases from organisms that inhabit extreme environments may have great potential in industry, biotechnology, and basic research.

Biochemical characterization of two novel β-glucosidase genes by metagenome expression cloning.

Two novel β-glucosidase genes designated as bgl1D and bgl1E, which encode 172- and 151-aa peptides, respectively, were cloned by function-based screening of a metagenomic library from uncultured soil microorganisms. Sequence analyses indicated that Bgl1D and Bgl1E exhibited lower similarities with some putative β-glucosidases. Functional characterization through high-performance liquid chromatography demonstrated that purified recombinant Bgl1D and Bgl1E proteins hydrolyzed D-glucosyl-β-(1-4)-D-glucose to glucose.