Genomic cloning and characterization of a novel lectin gene from Zantedeschia aethiopica. (1/2)
A new lectin gene was isolated by using genomic walker technology and revealed to encode a mannose-binding lectin. Analysis of a 2233 bp segment revealed a gene including a 1169 bp 5' flanking region, a 417 bp open reading frame (ORF) and a 649 bp 3' flanking region. There are two putative TATA boxes and eight possible CAAT boxes lie in the 5' flanking region. The ORF encodes a 15.1 kDa precursor, which contains a 24-amino acid signal peptide. One possible polyadenylation signal is found in the 3'-flanking region. No intron was detected within the region of genomic sequence corresponding to zaa (Zantedeschia aethiopica agglutinin) full-length cDNA, which is typical of other mannose-binding lectin gene that have been reported. The deduced amino acid sequence of the lectin gene coding region shares 49-54% homology with other known lectins. The cloning of this new lectin gene will allow us to further study its structure, expression and regulation mechanisms. (+info)Identification and characterization of 43 novel polymorphic EST-SSR markers for arum lily, Zantedeschia aethiopica (Araceae). (2/2)
(+info)Zantedeschia, also known as Calla Lily or Arum Lily, is a genus of herbaceous perennial plants native to South Africa, characterized by their large, showy, funnel-shaped flowers and containing calcium oxalate crystals which can cause irritation and swelling in humans and animals if ingested.
'Zantedeschia' is not a medical term. It is the botanical name of a genus of flowering plants, commonly known as Calla Lilies or Arum Lilies. These plants belong to the family Araceae and are native to southern Africa. They have large, funnel-shaped flowers that come in various colors such as white, yellow, pink, red, and purple. While Zantedeschia species have been used in traditional medicine for treating ailments like wounds, burns, and skin conditions, the term itself is not a medical definition.