A translocation which originated by telomeric "fusion" of X short arms, t(X;X), was found in a woman with primary amenorrhea and a phenotype corresponding partially to Turner's syndrome. Staining with acridine orange after BrdU incorporation showed the distal segments of both Xp's to be much more modified by the treatment than equivalent segments of normal late replicating X's. This could mean important inactivation of segments usually active even in late replicating X's. This functional monosomy for X would have a clinical effect similar to a true monosomy.

Download full-text PDF

Source

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

late replicating
8
replicating x's
8
second example
4
example telomeric
4
telomeric fusion
4
fusion chromosomes
4
chromosomes translocation
4
translocation originated
4
originated telomeric
4
telomeric "fusion"
4

Similar Publications

As the extension of the egg-laying cycle, heightened energy and lipid metabolism cause excessive lipid accumulation, resulting in rapid decline in laying performance during the late laying period. Bile acids (BAs), synthesized from cholesterol in the liver, are potent metabolic and immune signaling molecules involved in lipid metabolism and the regulation of energy homeostasis. However, under different dietary protein levels, the role of BAs on hepatic lipid metabolism of laying hens at the late phase remains unclear.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

4D-DIA Proteomics Uncovers New Insights into Host Salivary Response Following SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Infection.

J Proteome Res

January 2025

PPGEMN, School of Engineering, Mackenzie Presbyterian University & MackGraphe - Mackenzie Institute for Research in Graphene and Nanotechnologies, Mackenzie Presbyterian Institute, São Paulo, São Paulo 01302-907, Brazil.

Since late 2021, Omicron variants have dominated the epidemiological scenario as the most successful severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) sublineages, driving new and breakthrough infections globally over the past two years. In this study, we investigated for the first time the host salivary response of COVID-19 patients infected with Omicron variants (BA.1, BA.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Replication timing (RT) allows us to analyze temporal patterns of genome-wide replication, i.e., if genes replicate early or late during the S-phase of the cell cycle.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF
Article Synopsis
  • Research indicates significant sex differences in addiction behaviors, with females showing a higher motivation to consume sucrose than males.
  • The study utilized a progressive ratio schedule to assess motivation for 10% sucrose after different periods of environmental enrichment, revealing that acute and chronic enrichment reduced breakpoints for males more persistently than for females.
  • Both sexes exhibited increased motivation to consume after 29 days of abstinence, but environmental enrichment had a less significant impact on females compared to males, highlighting the need for gender-focused approaches in addiction research.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF

This study evaluated the effects of kaempferol (KAE), and vitamin E (VE) on the performance, reproductive hormones, and the composition of the cecum and uterus microbiota in late-laying hens. A total of 192 49-week-old Jinghong No. 1 laying hens were randomly divided into four groups, with six replicates in each group and eight laying hens in each replicate, pre-reared for one week and formally tested for ten weeks.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!