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Chromosome mapping and organization of the human beta-galactoside alpha 2,6-sialyltransferase gene. Differential and cell-type specific usage of upstream exon sequences in B-lymphoblastoid cells.

The human beta-galactoside alpha 2,6-sialyltransferase (EC 2.4.99.1) (SiaT-1) gene is localized to human chromosome 3 (q21-q28) by Southern analysis of somatic cell hybrids and by in situ hybridization of metaphase chromosomes. Comparative analysis between the human and the previously reported rat SiaT-1 genomic sequences demonstrates precise conservation of the intron/exon boundaries throughout the coding domains. Furthermore, there is extensive inter-species sequence similarity in some of the exons that contain information only for the 5'-leader regions. Human genomic sequences were also analyzed to reconcile reported differences in the 5'-untranslated region in SiaT-1 mRNAs. In cultured cell lines of the B-lineage, Reh, Nalm-6, Jok-1, Ball-1, Daudi, and Louckes, the study demonstrates that three upstream exons, Exons(Y+Z) and Exon(X), are mutually exclusively utilized, resulting in at least two distinct populations of SiaT-1 mRNA being synthesized. None of these exons is present in the SiaT-1 mRNA isotype expressed in HepG2 human hepatoma cells. In all B-lymphoblastoid cell lines examined, the basal level SiaT-1 mRNA is maintained by the expression of an isotype containing the Exons(Y+Z) sequence. The slightly smaller SiaT-1 mRNA, which contains the Exon(X) sequence but not Exons(Y+Z) sequence, is synthesized at a high level and found only in Jok-1, Daudi, and Louckes, the cell lines with mature B-cell phenotype. The study also provides further evidence that induced SiaT-1 expression accompanies the appearance of CDw75, a putatively sialylated cell surface epitope and a marker of human mature B-lymphocytes. The SiaT-1 induction is the result of the appearance of a novel form of SiaT-1 mRNA isotype.

Animals↗

Chromosomal mapping of two novel human FGF genes, FGF11 and FGF12.

The fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family comprises to date 12 members, which are involved in various physiological processes throughout embryogenesis and adult life. Two novel members of the family have been identified recently (FGF11 and FGF12). Using in situ hybridization on metaphasic chromosomes, we have been able to assign FGF11 to band p12-p13 of human chromosome 17 and FGF12 to band q28 of human chromosome 3.

Base Sequence↗

Regional chromosome mapping of human collagen genes alpha 2(I) and alpha 1(I) (COLIA2 and COLIA1).

For the assignment of the genes for the pro-alpha 2(I) (COLIA2) and the pro-alpha 1(I) (COLIA1) collagens, cDNA and genomic DNA probes were used in in situ hybridization experiments on human prometaphase chromosomes. An improved staining method is reported for the simultaneous identification of chromosomes and the autoradiographic grains after the hybridization procedures. With this procedure more cells with higher resolution could be used for the assignment of genes by in situ hybridization. Statistical analysis of the grains located on respectively 660 and 302 metaphases using pro-alpha 2(I) and pro alpha 1(I) DNA probes, confirmed the assignment of these genes to human chromosomes 7 and 17. Analysis of the grain distribution on prometaphase chromosomes showed that the location of the pro-alpha 2(I) collagen gene is in the region 7q21.3-22.1. The location of the pro-alpha 1(I) collagen gene was found to be in band 17q21.31-2205.

Autoradiography↗

Chromosomal mapping of the human smooth muscle actin gene (enteric type, ACTA3) to 2p13.1 and molecular nature of the hindIII polymorphism.

The human gene for smooth muscle actin (enteric type, ACTA3) has been isolated, and three overlapping clones, lambda HACTSG-17, -2, and -112, were used as probes for fluorescence in situ hybridization of human chromosomes. The gene was localized to chromosome 2p13.1. To clarify the molecular nature of the HindIII RFLP present in the first intron of the gene, the 1105-bp EcoRI-BamHI fragment contained in lambda HACTSG-17 was sequenced. PCR with primers designed from the determined sequence yielded either the 463- or the 439-bp product or both, using human DNA as template. The 463-bp product was cleavable with HindIII, but the 439-bp product was not. Comparison of their nucleotide sequences revealed that they differ in the presence/absence of a 24-bp sequence harboring a HindIII restriction site. Therefore, analysis of PCR products by size has been shown to be sufficient to detect the RFLP. The allelic frequency on 156 chromosomes was determined by PCR to be 45 (439 bp, corresponding to the formerly designated A1 allele):55 (463 bp, A2 allele) in the Japanese population.

Actins↗

Structure and chromosomal mapping of the TNF-alpha inducible endothelial protein 1 (Edp1) gene in the mouse.

EDP1 was identified as a human gene activated transcriptionally by tumour necrosis factor alpha in endothelial cells. Here we have characterised the mouse Edp1 gene. We show that the gene encodes a highly conserved protein and describe its intron/exon structure. The presence of related genes in the sequence databases suggests that Edp1 is part of a gene family. Fine mapping of the gene in the mouse genome indicates that, as expected from its location on human chromosome 17, the mouse Edp1 gene maps to mouse chromosome 11. However, surprisingly, the gene does not map to the expected region of mouse chromosome 11 suggesting that a change in the order of genes has occurred within a conserved linkage group.

Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing↗

cDNA cloning and chromosomal mapping of a predicted coiled-coil proline-rich protein immunogenic in meningioma patients.

There is increasing evidence that tumor expressed genes induce immune responses in cancer patients. To identify meningioma expressed antigens, we established a meningioma expression library which was screened with autologous serum. Out of 20 positive cDNA clones eight share high sequence homologies as determined by sequence analysis. These eight clones can be grouped into three classes which differ in length and which are characterized by specific sequence variations. The longest open reading frame was found to be 2412 bp encoding an immunoreactive antigen termed meningioma expressed antigen 6 (MEA6). Using five sequence specific primer pairs, somatic hybrid panel mapping revealed locations of the three classes on several human chromosomes including chromosomes 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 13 and 14. The mapping results were confirmed by fluorescence in situ hybridization. RT-PCR showed consistent expression of all classes in several meningiomas and additional tissues using the same set of primer pairs as for chromosomal mapping. The expression data were confirmed by northern blot analysis. For the predicted amino acid sequence BLASTX revealed a homology to a human C219-reactive peptide which was previously isolated by an antibody directed against p-glycoprotein. Sequence properties of the MEA protein include an acidic activation domain, a proline-rich region and two coiled-coil domains indicating protein binding and activation functions.

Amino Acid Sequence↗

Cloning, expression, and chromosomal mapping of a novel human CC-chemokine receptor (CCR10) that displays high-affinity binding for MCP-1 and MCP-3.

Chemokines mediate their chemotactic, proinflammatory effects by binding to and activating a variety of specific receptors belonging to the G protein-coupled superfamily of seven-transmembrane serpentine receptors. We report the cloning, chromosomal localization, expression, and ligand binding of a novel CC chemokine receptor, CCR10. CCR10 is expressed primarily in placenta and fetal liver, and binds two of the CC chemokines, monocyte chemoattractant protein (MCP)-1 and MCP-3, with highest affinity. The KD for MCP-3 binding was 1 nM, and MCP-1 competed for MCP-3 binding with an IC50 of 1.2 nM. The CC chemokines MCP-4 and RANTES competed for MCP-3 binding with IC50 values of 7.5 and 5.4 nM, respectively. The chromosomal location of CCR10 was determined to coincide with the CC chemokine receptor cluster on chromosome 3 (3p21.31-3p21.32). These results indicate that CCR10 is a novel CC chemokine receptor with a unique expression pattern that would be consistent with a role in placental immunity or hematopoiesis.

Amino Acid Sequence↗

Chromosomal mapping of the human gene for the tricyclic antidepressant-sensitive noradrenaline transporter.

The neuronal Na(+)- and Cl(-)-dependent transporter for the neurotransmitter noradrenaline (NA) is the primary target for the tricyclic antidepressant desipramine. The NA-transporter belongs to a new gene family of structurally related Na(+)- and Cl(-)-dependent neurotransmitter transporters. In this study, the chromosomal localization for the gene encoding the human NA-transporter (h-NAT) was determined. By hybridization of a panel of somatic cell hybrids and by fluorescent in situ hybridization to metaphase chromosomes, the hNAT gene was localized on chromosome 16q12.2. In addition, evidence is presented for an intron-exon structure of the gene.

Animals↗

Structure, organization, and chromosomal mapping of the human macrophage scavenger receptor gene.

Macrophage scavenger receptors (MSR) mediate the binding, internalization, and processing of a wide range of negatively charged macromolecules. Functional MSR are trimers of two C-terminally different subunits that contain six functional domains. We have cloned an 80-kilobase human MSR gene and localized it to band p22 on chromosome 8 by fluorescent in situ hybridization and by genetic linkage using three common restriction fragment length polymorphisms. The human MSR gene consists of 11 exons, and two types of mRNAs are generated by alternative splicing from exon 8 to either exon 9 (type II) or to exons 10 and 11 (type I). The promoter has a 23-base pair inverted repeat with homology to the T cell element. Exon 1 encodes the 5'-untranslated region followed by a 12-kilobase intron which separates the transcription initiation and the translation initiation sites. Exon 2 encodes a cytoplasmic domain, exon 3, a transmembrane domain, exons 4 and 5, an alpha-helical coiled-coil, and exons 6-8, a collagen-like domain. The position of the gap in the coiled coil structure corresponds to the junction of exons 4 and 5. These results show that the human MSR gene consists of a mosaic of exons that encodes the functional domains. Furthermore, the specific arrangement of exons played a role in determining the structural characteristics of functional domains.

Amino Acid Sequence↗

Chromosomal mapping of human armadillo genes belonging to the p120(ctn)/plakophilin subfamily.

Armadillo-like proteins are characterized by a series of armadillo repeats that are typically 42 to 45 amino acids in length. Three major subfamilies of Armadillo-like proteins can be distinguished on the basis of their number of repeats, their overall sequence similarity, and dispersion of the repeats throughout the protein. One of these is the p120(ctn)/plakophilin subfamily, which contains at least six members. We mapped the corresponding human genes by PCR on a monochromosomal cell hybrid mapping panel and by fluorescence in situ hybridization. The gene for plakophilin-1 (PKP1) was located at 1q32, the plakophilin-2 gene (PKP2) was located at 12p13, while the gene for p0071 was located at 2q23-q31. We confirmed the chromosomal localization of the p120(ctn) gene (CTNND1) at 11q11, the ARVCF gene at 22q11, and the delta-catenin/NPRAP gene (CTNND2) at 5p15. Although some of the Armadillo proteins are highly related to one another, the corresponding genes are dispersed throughout the human genome.

Armadillo Domain Proteins↗