Mapping Allergen Genes in Peach and Almond
Author Information
Author(s): Chen Lin, Zhang Shuiming, Illa Eudald, Song Lijuan, Wu Shandong, Howad Werner, Arús Pere, Weg Eric van de, Chen Kunsong, Gao Zhongshan
Primary Institution: Institute of Fruit Science, Zhejiang University
Hypothesis
This study aims to characterize putative peach allergen genes for their genomic sequences and linkage map positions, and to compare them with previously characterized homologous genes in apple.
Conclusion
A total of 18 putative peach/almond allergen genes have been mapped on five linkage groups, confirming high macro-synteny between peach/almond and apple.
Supporting Evidence
- Eighteen putative allergen genes were identified and mapped.
- Four new Pru p/du 1 genes were discovered.
- High synteny was confirmed between peach/almond and apple genomes.
Takeaway
The study found 18 genes in peaches and almonds that might cause allergies, and showed how they are related to similar genes in apples.
Methodology
PCR-based cloning and sequencing were used to identify and map allergen genes in peach and almond.
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