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D F Callen

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PubMed1991

An ultrahigh-sulphur keratin gene of the human hair cuticle is located at 11q13 and cross-hybridizes with sequences at 11p15.

A human hair cuticle ultrahigh-sulphur keratin Q (UHSK) gene (KRN1) has been mapped by Southern analysis of a somatic cell hybrid panel and by in situ hybridization. A probe containing the coding region of this gene mapped to 11pter- greater than 11q21 using the hybrid cell panel and on in situ hybridization mapped to two regions on chromosome 11: the distal part of 11p15, most likely 11p15.5, and the distal part of 11q13, most likely 11q13.5. A probe from the 3' noncoding region of KRN1 mapped to 11q13.5 indicating that this was the map location of the cloned gene. The sequence of 11p15.5 is termed KRN1-like (KRN1L). The results reveal that the cuticle UHSK gene family is clustered in the human genome.

Blotting, Southern↗
PubMed1991

New chromosomal rearrangement, t(12;22)(p13;q12), in acute nonlymphocytic leukemia.

The karyotype 47,XX, + 8,t(12;22)(p13;q12) was found at diagnosis in two patients with acute nonlymphocytic leukemia (ANLL). The bone marrow morphology of both patients corresponded to the M4 subtype of the French-American-British (FAB) classification. The translocation t(12;22) has not previously been reported as the sole structural aberration in ANLL.

Adult↗
PubMed1991

Addition of MT, D16S10, D16S4, and D16S91 to the linkage map within 16q12.1-q22.1.

A 10-point genetic linkage map of the region 16q12.1 to 16q22.1 has been constructed using the CEPH reference families. Four loci, MT, D16S10, D16S91, and D16S4, not previously localized on a multipoint linkage map, were incorporated on the map presented here. The order of loci was cen-D16S39-MT, D16S65-D16S10-FRA16B-D16S38, D16S4, D16S91, D16S46-D16S47-HP-qter. The interval between D16S10 and 4D16S38 is 3.1 cM in males and 2.3 cM in females, and contains FRA16B. The cloning strategy for FRA16B will now be based on YAC walking from D16S10 and D16S38. The location of FRA16B between D16S10 and D16S38 provides a physical reference point for the multipoint linkage map on the short arm of chromosome 16.

Chromosome Mapping↗
PubMed1991

Human chromosome 16 physical map: mapping of somatic cell hybrids using multiplex PCR deletion analysis of sequence tagged sites.

Physical mapping of human chromosome 16 has been undertaken using somatic cell hybrid DNAs as templates for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) deletion analysis of sequence tagged sites (STSs). A panel of 29 somatic cell hybrids was analyzed, confirming and refining previous chromosome 16 breakpoint orders and distinguishing between the locations of breakpoints in new hybrids. Ten STS markers were coamplified in three multiplex reactions allowing the rapid, simultaneous deletion analysis of nine different loci. The locations of the protamine (PRM1), sialophorin (SPN), complement component receptor 3A (CR3A), NAD(P)H menadione oxidoreductase 1 (NMOR1), and calbindin (CALB2) genes were refined.

Animals↗
PubMed1991

A rare heteromorphism of chromosome 20 and reproductive loss.

A rare centromeric heterochromatic variant of chromosome 20 was encountered during investigations in a couple with repeated miscarriages. The enlarged segment was G and C band positive and stained positively by Giemsa II. In situ hybridisation of the biotinylated alphoid probe D20Z1 specific for the centromere of chromosome 20 to metaphase cells confirmed the presence of amplified sequences adjacent to the centromere. The variant was found to be familial and was evaluated as having no clinical significance.

Abortion, Habitual↗
PubMed1991

Chromosomal location of the human tumor necrosis factor receptor genes.

TNFR1 and TNFR2, the genes encoding the two forms of the human tumor necrosis factor receptor, were localized to normal human chromosomes by in situ hybridization and Southern blot analysis of a series of human x mouse hybrid cell lines. TNFR1 maps to 12p13 and TNFR2 maps to 1p36.

Blotting, Southern↗
PubMed1991

Regional mapping of the Batten disease locus (CLN3) to human chromosome 16p12.

The gene for Batten disease (CLN3) has been mapped to human chromosome 16 by demonstration of linkage to the haptoglobin locus, and its localization has been further refined using a panel of DNA markers. The aim of this work was to refine the genetic and physical mapping of this disease locus. Genetic linkage analysis was carried out in a larger group of families by using markers for five linked loci. Multipoint analysis indicated a most likely location for CLN3 in the interval between D16S67 and D16S148 (Z = 12.5). Physical mapping of linked markers was carried out using somatic cell hybrid analysis and in situ hybridization. A mouse/human hybrid cell panel containing various segments of chromosome 16 has been constructed. The relative order and physical location of breakpoints in the proximal portion of 16p were determined. Physical mapping in this panel of the markers for the loci flanking CLN3 positioned them to the bands 16p12.1----16p12.3. Fluorescent in situ hybridization of metaphase chromosomes by using these markers positioned them to the region 16p11.2-16p12.1. These results localize CLN3 to an interval of about 2 cM in the region 16p12.

Chromosome Mapping↗
PubMed1991

Chromosomal origin of small ring marker chromosomes in man: characterization by molecular genetics.

Ten cases of small ring chromosomes which did not stain with distamycinA/DAPI and did not possess satellite regions associated with nucleolus-organizing regions are described. In situ hybridization with a battery of biotinylated pericentric repeat probes specific either for individual chromosomes or for groups of chromosomes allowed the identification of the chromosomal origin of these marker chromosomes. There was one example of a marker derived from each of chromosomes 1, 3, 6, 14, 16, 18, 20, 13 or 21, and the X, and there were two examples of markers derived from chromosome 12. One case possessed two markers, one derived from chromosome 6, and one derived from the X. The mechanism of generation of ring marker chromosomes is discussed. Five of seven cases who could be phenotypically assessed were abnormal. Three of these--the first with a ring chromosome derived from chromosome 1; the second with two markers, one derived from chromosome 6 and the other from the X chromosome; and the third with a ring chromosome derived from chromosome 20--each possessed distinctive facies. Additional cases with identified rings may allow the delineation of new chromosomal syndromes.

Cells, Cultured↗
PubMed1990

Localization of the human GM-CSF receptor gene to the X-Y pseudoautosomal region.

Mammalian sex chromosomes share a small terminal region of homologous DNA sequences, which pair and recombine during male meiosis. Alleles in this region can be exchanged between X and Y chromosomes and are therefore inherited as if autosomal. Genes from this so-called pseudoautosomal region (PAR) are present in two doses in both males and females, and escape inactivation of the X chromosome in females. Indirect evidence suggests that there must be several pseudoautosomal genes, and several candidates have been proposed. Until now, the only gene that has been unequivocally located in the PAR is MIC2, which encodes a cell-surface antigen of unknown function. We now report the localization of a gene of known function to this region--the gene for the receptor of the haemopoietic regulator, granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor. The chromosomal localization of this gene may be important in understanding the generation of M2 acute myeloid leukaemia.

Chromosome Mapping↗
PubMed1990

Probe, VK5B, is located in the same interval as the autosomal dominant adult polycystic kidney disease locus, PKD1.

The polymorphic DNA probe VK5B (D16S94) was mapped by genetic linkage in families from the Centre d'Etude de Polymorphisme Humain (CEPH) as being in the same interval as the autosomal dominant adult polycystic kidney disease locus (PKD1). The maximum likelihood estimate of the genetic location of VK5B using multipoint linkage analysis was 9.6 cM proximal to 3'HVR (D16S85) and 5.4 cM distal to CRI-0327 (D16S63), in males. The VK5B probe may be useful in PKD1 families for prenatal and presymptomatic diagnosis of the disease. Additional typing of PKD1 families is required to determine whether the location of VK5B is distal or proximal to (PKD1).

Adult↗
PubMed1990

The human metallothionein gene cluster is not disrupted in myelomonocytic leukemia.

The human metallothionein gene complex on chromosome 16 has been remapped to 16q13 using high-resolution in situ hybridization. The complex is not disrupted by the rearrangement breakpoint on the long arm of chromosome 16 in patients with myelomonocytic leukemia with abnormal eosinophils, as had been previously reported. The locus order on 16q is cen-MT-FRA16B-D16S4-inversion breakpoint-HP-tel.

Blotting, Southern↗
PubMed1990

Re-evaluation of GM2346 from a del(16)(q22) to t(4;16)(q35;q22.1).

Reassessment of the cytogenetics of a patient previously karyotyped as del(16)(q22) demonstrates the presence of a balanced translocation, t(4;16)(q35;q22.1). This patient should not be included in any future comparison involving the clinical features of patients with deletions of the long arm of chromosome 16.

Abnormalities, Multiple↗
PubMed1990

Isolation and use of chromosome 1 probes for linkage studies on Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

Nine probes were isolated from a human chromosome 1 enriched library and mapped to regions of chromosome 1 using somatic cell hybrid lines. One clone, LR67, which mapped to 1q12----q23 detected a BglI RFLP. This probe, as well as 4 other known chromosome 1 markers, alpha-spectrin, Factor XIIIB, DR10 and DR78, were used for linkage studies in 15 Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT1) families. Close linkage of CMT1 to any of the 5 markers was not indicated. Total lod scores excluded linkage of CMT1 to LR67 and to DR10 at 5 cM or less, to DR78 at 10 cM or less, alpha-spectrin at 15 cM or less and Factor XIIIB at 20 cM or less. Possible linkage, however, was shown between LR67 and CMT1 at a distance of 30 cM. Also linkage at a distance of 5 cM was detected between this probe and alpha-spectrin.

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease↗
PubMed1990

Map of 16 polymorphic loci on the short arm of chromosome 16 close to the polycystic kidney disease gene (PKD1).

To define the PKD1 locus further, the gene involved in the most frequent form of adult polycystic kidney disease, probes from 16 polymorphic loci were mapped on 16p13.1-pter with the combined use of cell lines containing rearranged chromosomes and family studies. Five breakpoints in the distal part of 16p arbitrarily subdivided the loci into five groups. By analysing 58 recombination events among 259 informative meioses in 12 large families with PKD, we were able to construct a linkage map for the distal part of 16p. The order of the markers obtained with chromosomal rearrangements was confirmed by the family studies. The D16S85 locus near alpha globin, D16S21, and D16S83 map distal, or telomeric, to PKD1. The polymorphic red cell enzyme phosphoglycolate phosphatase (PGP), D16S84, D16S259, and D16S246 showed no recombination with PKD1. The remaining nine RFLPs all map proximal to the PKD1 gene. By cosmid walking, additional RFLPs were detected at the D16S21 locus. A single intrahaplotype recombination observed defines the orientation of D16S21 relative to PKD1. The new polymorphisms are valuable for presymptomatic and prenatal diagnosis of PKD1. Furthermore, our map is both a good starting point for the physical map of 16p and a useful tool for the isolation of the PKD1 gene.

Adult↗
PubMed1990

Small marker chromosomes in man: origin from pericentric heterochromatin of chromosomes 1, 9, and 16.

Three patients with different marker chromosomes were screened by in situ hybridisation using biotinylated probes to chromosome specific pericentric repeats to determine the chromosomal origin of the marker. Each marker had a different origin, with one from each of chromosomes 1, 9, and 16. This is the first time that autosomal marker chromosomes consisting of a small ring have been shown to be derived from the pericentric heterochromatin of metacentric and submetacentric chromosomes. Evidence suggests that such markers are not associated with any significant risk of phenotypic abnormalities, but additional cases need to be studied.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1990

Localisation of human PGP and HAGH genes to 16p13.3.

Gene loci for phosphoglycolate phosphatase and hydroxyacyl glutathione hydrolase were localized within human chromosome band 16p13.3. This result was determined by the electrophoretic detection of enzymes from a human x mouse somatic cell panel, the members of which carried portions of human chromosome 16 with precisely defined breakpoints.

Chromosome Mapping↗