CHARACTERIZATION OF AQP GENE EXPRESSIONS IN BRASSICA NAPUS DURING SEED GERMINATION AND IN RESPONSE TO ABIOTIC STRESSES

Characterization of AQP gene expressions in Brassica napus during seed germination and in response to abiotic stresses

Water transport across the cell membranes is regulated largely by a family of proteins known as aquaporins (AQPs).Plasma membrane intrinsic protein (PIP) is an important subfamily of plant AQPs localized on the plasma membrane.To investigate the molecular mechanism of water regulation in seed germination, seven genes encoding PIP were initially clo

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Interleukin-5 Mediates Parasite-Induced Protection against Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis: Association with Induction of Antigen-Specific CD4+CD25+ T Regulatory Cells

ObjectiveTo examine if the protective effect of parasite infection on experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) was due to interleukin (IL)-5, a cytokine produced by a type-2 response that induces eosinophilia.We hypothesize that, in parasite infections, IL-5 also promotes expansion Bottle shape opener of antigen-specific T regulatory cells t

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