7783-40-6 | Afluon

CAS:7783-40-6 | Afluon ,Description

Afluon is a novel compound developed by scientists at the University of California, Davis, to study the effects of environmental stress on cellular respiration. It is a small molecule that can be used to manipulate the activity of cells and tissues. This compound has been used in numerous studies to gain a better understanding of how environmental stressors can affect cellular respiration and metabolic pathways. 
 

Scientific Research Applications

Plant Genetic Research

AFLP is a valuable technique in plant genetics, enabling the analysis of multiple polymorphic sites without prior knowledge of genome structure. It's especially useful in species where molecular probes are unavailable. The technique was applied to identify fragments linked to the Y2 locus in carrots, which controls carotene accumulation, a significant dietary nutrient (Bradeen & Simon, 1998).

Educational Assessment

The integration of Assessment for Learning (AfL) in scientific approaches shows a positive effect on students’ conceptual understanding. In a study involving high school students, those taught using AfL combined with a tryout application exhibited higher conceptual understanding compared to those using traditional methods (Elisa, Kusairi, Sulur, & Suryadi, 2019).

Molecular Ecology and Evolution

AFLP has broad applications in molecular ecology and evolution, particularly in studies involving plants, bacteria, and fungi. It's useful for population genetic structure analysis, phylogenetic reconstructions, and identifying markers for genes governing adaptations (Bensch & Åkesson, 2005).

Fish Population Research

AFLP technology has been implemented in genetic resource studies, population identification, and rehabilitation capacity research in fish populations. It's anticipated to be useful in research areas like fish migration and ecology (Yongzhen, 2009).

Taxon Discrimination in Wildlife

AFLP can effectively discriminate species and is applicable in biodiversity assessment and ecological research. For example, it has been used in studies on Caribbean Anolis lizards, proving effective in species-level taxon discrimination (Ogden & Thorpe, 2002).

Biomarker Development in Public Health

In epidemiological studies, AFLP biomarkers have been developed for aflatoxins, carcinogenic compounds found in foods. These biomarkers are crucial for identifying disease risks and developing preventative interventions (Groopman & Kensler, 2005).

Genetic Diversity and Evolution Studies

AFLP is instrumental in assessing genetic diversity, identifying population structures, detecting hybrid individuals, and associating markers with phenotypes. It provides a robust approach for handling genetic data in a variety of organisms (Bonin, Ehrich, & Manel, 2007).

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