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by Yeung Sze Mang. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1999. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 123-133). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / ACKNOWLEDGMENTS --- p.i / ABSTRACT --- p.ii / 槪論 --- p.iii / ABBREVIATIONS --- p.iv / AMINO ACIDS SHORTHAND --- p.vi / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.vii-x / Chapter CHAPTER 1 --- LITERATURE REVIEW / Chapter 1.1 --- Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter 1.2 --- Structural Analysis of SL --- p.1 / Chapter 1.3 --- Location of SL-producing cells and Expression of SL --- p.5 / Chapter 1.4 --- Possible Functions of SL --- p.9 / Chapter 1.4.1 --- Adaptation to various backgrounds and Intensities of Illuminations --- p.9 / Chapter 1.4.2 --- Control of Reproduction and Maturation --- p.10 / Chapter 1.4.3 --- Responses to Stress --- p.12 / Chapter 1.4.4 --- Regulation of P034- and Ca2+ Metabolism --- p.12 / Chapter 1.4.5 --- Acid - Base Balance --- p.14 / Chapter 1.4.6 --- Regulation of Energy Metabolism --- p.15 / Chapter 1.4.7 --- Regulation of Fat Metabolism --- p.15 / Chapter 1.5 --- Regulation of SL Gene Expression --- p.19 / Chapter 1.5.1 --- Pit-1 Related Gene Regulation --- p.19 / Chapter 1.5.2 --- Regulation of Hormone Secretion --- p.21 / Chapter 1.5.2.1 --- Hypothalamic Factors --- p.21 / Chapter 1.5.2.2 --- Steroids --- p.23 / Chapter 1.6 --- Aims of Thesis --- p.23 / Chapter 1.6.1 --- Identification of SLII from Goldfish (Carassius auratus) --- p.23 / Chapter 1.6.2 --- Aims --- p.27 / Chapter CHAPTER 2 --- PCR ANALYSIS OF GFSLII GENE AND ITS EXPRESSION IN GOLDFISH TISSUE / Chapter 2.1 --- Introduction --- p.28 / Chapter 2.2 --- Materials and Methods --- p.31 / Chapter 2.2.1 --- Materials --- p.31 / Chapter 2.2.2 --- Methods --- p.33 / Chapter 2.2.2.1 --- Subcloning and DNA Sequencing of the Goldfish SLII Amplified by PCR --- p.33 / Chapter 2.2.2.1.1 --- PCR Cloning of Goldfish SLII Gene --- p.33 / Chapter 2.2.2.1.2 --- Restriction Enzyme Digestion of the PCR Clones --- p.33 / Chapter 2.2.2.1.3 --- Subcloning of the Digested Fragments --- p.33 / Chapter 2.2.2.1.4 --- DNA Sequencing of the Subcloned Fragments --- p.34 / Chapter 2.2.2.2 --- Tissue Distribution Studies Using RNA Assay --- p.35 / Chapter 2.2.2.2.1 --- Tissue Preparation --- p.35 / Chapter 2.2.2.2.2 --- Total RNA Extraction --- p.35 / Chapter 2.2.2.2.3 --- Electrophoresis of RNA in Formadehyde Agarose Gel --- p.36 / Chapter 2.2.2.2.4 --- First Strand cDNA Synthesis --- p.37 / Chapter 2.2.2.2.5 --- Goldfish SLII Specific PCR --- p.37 / Chapter 2.2.2.2.6 --- PCR to Test DNA Contamination --- p.38 / Chapter 2.3 --- Results --- p.39 / Chapter 2.3.1 --- Subcloning and DNA Sequencing of the Goldfish SLII Amplified by PCR --- p.39 / Chapter 2.3.2 --- Tissue Distribution Studies Using RNA Assay --- p.40 / Chapter 2.4 --- Discussion --- p.45 / Chapter 2.4.1 --- Subcloning and DNA Sequencing of the Goldfish SLII Amplified by PCR --- p.45 / Chapter 2.4.2 --- Tissue Distribution Studies Using RNA Assay --- p.46 / Chapter CHAPTER 3 --- ANALYSIS OF GOLDFISH SLII GENE / Chapter 3.1 --- Introduction --- p.47 / Chapter 3.2 --- Materials and Methods --- p.49 / Chapter 3.2.1 --- Materials --- p.49 / Chapter 3.2.2 --- Methods --- p.54 / Chapter 3.2.2.1 --- Screening of Goldfish Genomic Library --- p.54 / Chapter 3.2.2.1.1 --- Preparation of the Plating Host --- p.54 / Chapter 3.2.2.1.2 --- Preparation of the Probe --- p.54 / Chapter 3.2.2.1.3 --- Primary Screening of Goldfish Genomic Library --- p.55 / Chapter 3.2.2.1.4 --- Isolation of the Positive Clones --- p.56 / Chapter 3.2.2.1.5 --- Phage Titering --- p.56 / Chapter 3.2.2.1.6 --- Purification of the Positive Clones --- p.57 / Chapter 3.2.2.1.7 --- Phage DNA Preparation --- p.57 / Chapter 3.2.2.1.8 --- Find out the Target Gene Size of the Positive Clones --- p.58 / Chapter 3.2.2.1.9 --- Cloning of the PCR Fragments into pUC18 Vector --- p.59 / Chapter 3.2.2.1.10 --- Checking the Cloned Insert Size --- p.60 / Chapter 3.2.2.1.11 --- Restriction Enzyme Digestion to Release the Inserts --- p.61 / Chapter 3.2.2.1.12 --- Mini prep of the Positive Clones for Further Investigations --- p.61 / Chapter 3.2.2.1.13 --- DNA Sequencing of the Positive Clones --- p.61 / Chapter 3.2.2.1.14 --- Restriction Enzyme Mapping of the Positive Clones --- p.62 / Chapter 3.2.2.1.15 --- Subcloning of Clone 2A and5A / Chapter 3.2.2.1.16 --- Determination of the Promoter Region of Clone 2A Using Universal Genome Walker Kit --- p.63 / Chapter 3.2.2.2 --- Southern Blot Analysis of Goldfish and Catfish Genomic DNA --- p.66 / Chapter 3.2.2.2.1 --- Genomic DNA Preparation from Goldfish and Catfish Tissues --- p.66 / Chapter 3.2.2.2.2 --- Restriction Enzyme Digestion of the Genomic DNA --- p.67 / Chapter 3.2.2.2.3 --- Alkaline Transfer of the Digested Genomic DNA --- p.67 / Chapter 3.2.2.2.4 --- Hybridization of the Digested Genomic DNA --- p.67 / Chapter 3.3 --- Results --- p.69 / Chapter 3.3.1 --- Screening of the Goldfish Genomic Library --- p.69 / Chapter 3.3.2 --- Mapping the Target Genes --- p.69 / Chapter 3.3.3 --- DNA Sequencing of the 2 Positive Clones --- p.69 / Chapter 3.3.4 --- Southern Blot Analysis of Goldfish and Catfish Genomic DNA --- p.81 / Chapter 3.4 --- Discussion --- p.83 / Chapter CHAPTER 4 --- EXPRESSION OF RECOMBINANT GOLDFISH SOMATOLACTIN IN ESCHERICHIA COLI (E. COLI) / Chapter 4.1 --- Introduction --- p.87 / Chapter 4.2 --- Materials and Methods --- p.89 / Chapter 4.2.1 --- Materials --- p.89 / Chapter 4.2.2 --- Methods --- p.96 / Chapter 4.2.2.1 --- Transformation of the Recombinant Protein Carrying Plasmid into E. coli. (BL21) --- p.96 / Chapter 4.2.2.2 --- Small Scale Expression of Recombinant Goldfish SLII Protein --- p.96 / Chapter 4.2.2.3 --- Large Scale Expression of Recombinant Goldfish SLII Protein --- p.97 / Chapter 4.2.2.4 --- Preparation of the Recombinant Protein for Purification --- p.99 / Chapter 4.2.2.5 --- Protein Purification Using Novagen His-Bind Resin Kit --- p.99 / Chapter 4.2.2.6 --- Production of Polyclonal Antibody in Rabbits --- p.100 / Chapter 4.2.2.7 --- Enzyme Linked Immunosorbant Assay (ELISA) --- p.101 / Chapter 4.2.2.8 --- Western Blot Analysis of the Recombinant Hormones --- p.103 / Chapter 4.3 --- Results --- p.105 / Chapter 4.3.1 --- Expression of the Recombinant Goldfish SLII --- p.105 / Chapter 4.3.2 --- Purification of the Recombinant Goldfish SLII --- p.105 / Chapter 4.3.3 --- ELISA Analysis --- p.105 / Chapter 4.3.4 --- Western Blot Analysis --- p.110 / Chapter 4.4 --- Discussion --- p.113 / Chapter 4.4.1 --- Expression of the Recombinant Goldfish SLII --- p.113 / Chapter 4.4.2 --- Purification of the Recombinant Goldfish SLII --- p.114 / Chapter 4.4.3 --- Analysis of the Recombinant Goldfish SLII --- p.114 / Chapter CHAPTER 5 --- GENERAL DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS --- p.116 / REFERENCES --- p.123

Xiao Ping. / "September 2004." / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 153-176) / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Mode of access: World Wide Web. / Abstracts in English and Chinese.

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