Human actin genes are single copy for alpha-skeletal and alpha-cardiac actin but multicopy for beta- and gamma-cytoskeletal genes: 3' untranslated regions are isotype specific but are conserved in evolution

1983 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. 1783-1791
Author(s):  
P Ponte ◽  
P Gunning ◽  
H Blau ◽  
L Kedes
Keyword(s):  
Human Genome ◽  
Single Copy ◽  
Untranslated Regions ◽  
Muscle Actin ◽  
Actin Genes ◽  
Hybridization Probes ◽  
Single Exception ◽  
Multiple Copies ◽  
Human Genomic ◽  
Unambiguous Assignment

We have constructed isotype-specific subclones from the 3' untranslated regions of alpha-skeletal, alpha-cardiac, beta-cytoskeletal, and gamma-cytoskeletal actin cDNAs. These clones have been used as hybridization probes to assay the number and organization of these actin isotypes in the human genome. Hybridization of these probes to human genomic actin clones (Engel et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 78:4674-4678, 1981; Engel et al., Mol. Cell. Biol. 2:674-684, 1982) has allowed the unambiguous assignment of the genomic clones to isotypically defined actin subfamilies. In addition, only one isotype-specific probe hybridizes to each actin-containing gene, with a single exception. This result suggests that the multiple actin genes in the human genome are not closely linked. Genomic DNA blots probed with these subclones under stringent conditions demonstrate that the alpha-skeletal and alpha-cardiac muscle actin genes are single copy, whereas the cytoskeletal actins, beta and gamma, are present in multiple copies in the human genome. Most of the actin genes of other mammals are cytoplasmic as well. These observations have important implications for the evolution of multigene families.

scholarly journals Human actin genes are single copy for alpha-skeletal and alpha-cardiac actin but multicopy for beta- and gamma-cytoskeletal genes: 3' untranslated regions are isotype specific but are conserved in evolution.

1983 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. 1783-1791 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Ponte ◽  
P Gunning ◽  
H Blau ◽  
L Kedes
Keyword(s):  
Human Genome ◽  
Single Copy ◽  
Untranslated Regions ◽  
Muscle Actin ◽  
Actin Genes ◽  
Hybridization Probes ◽  
Single Exception ◽  
Multiple Copies ◽  
Human Genomic ◽  
Unambiguous Assignment

We have constructed isotype-specific subclones from the 3' untranslated regions of alpha-skeletal, alpha-cardiac, beta-cytoskeletal, and gamma-cytoskeletal actin cDNAs. These clones have been used as hybridization probes to assay the number and organization of these actin isotypes in the human genome. Hybridization of these probes to human genomic actin clones (Engel et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 78:4674-4678, 1981; Engel et al., Mol. Cell. Biol. 2:674-684, 1982) has allowed the unambiguous assignment of the genomic clones to isotypically defined actin subfamilies. In addition, only one isotype-specific probe hybridizes to each actin-containing gene, with a single exception. This result suggests that the multiple actin genes in the human genome are not closely linked. Genomic DNA blots probed with these subclones under stringent conditions demonstrate that the alpha-skeletal and alpha-cardiac muscle actin genes are single copy, whereas the cytoskeletal actins, beta and gamma, are present in multiple copies in the human genome. Most of the actin genes of other mammals are cytoplasmic as well. These observations have important implications for the evolution of multigene families.

Conserved elements in the 3′ untranslated regions of c-fos and actin mRNAs

1986 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 819-825 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Renan
Keyword(s):  
Binding Site ◽  
Nucleotide Sequences ◽  
Untranslated Regions ◽  
Actin Genes ◽  
Multiple Copies ◽  
Additional Support ◽  
Repressor Binding Site

In this study, the nucleotide sequences of the 3′ untranslated regions (UTR) of the mouse and human c-fos genes, and the rat and human β-actin genes were examined. It is shown (i) that the 3′ UTR of c-fos is highly conserved between mouse and man, (ii) that multiple copies of a 12 bp element occur, in clusters, in the 3′ UTR both of c-fos and of β-actin. This conserved 12 bp element is analogous to the putative repressor binding site previously identified (Renan, Bioscience Reports,5 (1985), 739–753). These findings provide additional support for the proposal that regulatory signals are located in the 3′ UTR's of certain genes.

scholarly journals Genomic Tackling of Human Satellite DNA: Breaking Barriers through Time

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (9) ◽  
pp. 4707
Author(s):  
Mariana Lopes ◽  
Sandra Louzada ◽  
Margarida Gama-Carvalho ◽  
Raquel Chaves
Keyword(s):  
Human Genome ◽  
Satellite Dna ◽  
Repetitive Sequences ◽  
Nucleotide Composition ◽  
Genomic Component ◽  
Genomic Studies ◽  
Human Genomic ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
High Degree

(Peri)centromeric repetitive sequences and, more specifically, satellite DNA (satDNA) sequences, constitute a major human genomic component. SatDNA sequences can vary on a large number of features, including nucleotide composition, complexity, and abundance. Several satDNA families have been identified and characterized in the human genome through time, albeit at different speeds. Human satDNA families present a high degree of sub-variability, leading to the definition of various subfamilies with different organization and clustered localization. Evolution of satDNA analysis has enabled the progressive characterization of satDNA features. Despite recent advances in the sequencing of centromeric arrays, comprehensive genomic studies to assess their variability are still required to provide accurate and proportional representation of satDNA (peri)centromeric/acrocentric short arm sequences. Approaches combining multiple techniques have been successfully applied and seem to be the path to follow for generating integrated knowledge in the promising field of human satDNA biology.

scholarly journals Physical map of the Saccharomyces cerevisiae genome at 110-kilobase resolution.

Genetics ◽  
1991 ◽  
Vol 127 (4) ◽  
pp. 681-698 ◽  
Author(s):  
A J Link ◽  
M V Olson
Keyword(s):  
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae ◽  
Dna Hybridization ◽  
Physical Map ◽  
Single Copy ◽  
Restriction Endonucleases ◽  
Yeast Genome ◽  
Hybridization Probes ◽  
Copy Dna ◽  
Single Copy Dna

Abstract A physical map of the Saccharomyces cerevisiae genome is presented. It was derived by mapping the sites for two restriction endonucleases, SfiI and NotI, each of which recognizes an 8-bp sequence. DNA-DNA hybridization probes for genetically mapped genes and probes that span particular SfiI and NotI sites were used to construct a map that contains 131 physical landmarks--32 chromosome ends, 61 SfiI sites and 38 NotI sites. These landmarks are distributed throughout the non-rDNA component of the yeast genome, which comprises 12.5 Mbp of DNA. The physical map suggests that those genes that can be detected and mapped by standard genetic methods are distributed rather uniformly over the full physical extent of the yeast genome. The map has immediate applications to the mapping of genes for which single-copy DNA-DNA hybridization probes are available.

Tunicate muscle actin genes

1992 ◽  
Vol 227 (3) ◽  
pp. 955-960 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takehiro Kusakabe ◽  
Kazuhiro W. Makabe ◽  
Noriyuki Satoh
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Actin ◽  
Actin Genes

Isolation and characterization of six different chicken actin genes

1984 ◽  
Vol 4 (11) ◽  
pp. 2498-2508
Author(s):  
K S Chang ◽  
W E Zimmer ◽  
D J Bergsma ◽  
J B Dodgson ◽  
R J Schwartz
Keyword(s):  
Dna Sequences ◽  
Genomic Dna ◽  
Genomic Library ◽  
Smooth Muscle Actin ◽  
Actin Gene ◽  
Muscle Actin ◽  
Repeated Dna ◽  
Alpha Smooth Muscle Actin ◽  
Actin Genes ◽  
Actin Isoform

Genes representing six different actin isoforms were isolated from a chicken genomic library. Cloned actin cDNAs as well as tissue-specific mRNAs enriched in different actin species were used as hybridization probes to group individual actin genomic clones by their relative thermal stability. Restriction maps showed that these actin genes were derived from separate and nonoverlapping regions of genomic DNA. Of the six isolated genes, five included sequences from both the 5' and 3' ends of the actin-coding area. Amino acid sequence analysis from both the NH2- and COOH-terminal regions provided for the unequivocal identification of these genes. The striated isoforms were represented by the isolated alpha-skeletal, alpha-cardiac, and alpha-smooth muscle actin genes. The nonmuscle isoforms included the beta-cytoplasmic actin gene and an actin gene fragment which lacked the 5' coding and flanking sequence; presumably, this region of DNA was removed from this gene during construction of the genomic library. Unexpectedly, a third nonmuscle chicken actin gene was found which resembled the amphibian type 5 actin isoform (J. Vandekerckhove, W. W. Franke, and K. Weber, J. Mol. Biol., 152:413-426). This nonmuscle actin type has not been previously detected in warm-blooded vertebrates. We showed that interspersed, repeated DNA sequences closely flanked the alpha-skeletal, alpha-cardiac, beta-, and type 5-like actin genes. The repeated DNA sequences which surround the alpha-skeletal actin-coding regions were not related to repetitious DNA located on the other actin genes. Analysis of genomic DNA blots showed that the chicken actin multigene family was represented by 8 to 10 separate coding loci. The six isolated actin genes corresponded to 7 of 11 genomic EcoRI fragments. Only the alpha-smooth muscle actin gene was shown to be split by an EcoRI site. Thus, in the chicken genome each actin isoform appeared to be encoded by a single gene.

Actin genes in Xenopus and their developmental control

Development ◽  
1985 ◽  
Vol 89 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. 125-136
Author(s):  
J. B. Gurdon ◽  
T. J. Mohun ◽  
S. Brennan ◽  
S. Cascio
Keyword(s):  
Skeletal Muscle ◽  
Early Development ◽  
Actin Gene ◽  
Muscle Actin ◽  
Cell Type ◽  
Developmental Control ◽  
Normal Contact ◽  
Actin Genes ◽  
Cardiac Actin ◽  
Cell Type Specific

The results summarized here have established the temporal and regional activation of three kinds of Xenopus actin genes. The cardiac and skeletal muscle actin genes are among the first cell-type-specific genes to be expressed in early development. The first transcripts to be synthesized by these genes appear to be correctly initiated, spliced, and at once translated into proteins. Both cardiac and skeletal actin genes are strongly transcribed in the axial skeletal muscle of embryos. The mechanism by which the cardiac actin gene is first transcribed in only the somite region of an embryo depends, at least in part, on materials already localized in the subequatorial region of a fertilized but uncleaved egg. Cells which acquire this material seem able to activate their cardiac actin genes without requiring normal contact with other cells.

Structure and expression of the chicken ferritin H-subunit gene

1987 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 1751-1758
Author(s):  
P W Stevens ◽  
J B Dodgson ◽  
J D Engel
Keyword(s):  
Chicken Genome ◽  
Single Copy ◽  
Transcription Unit ◽  
Subunit Gene ◽  
Conserved Sequence ◽  
Coding Regions ◽  
Mature Transcript ◽  
Multiple Copies ◽  
Human Ferritin ◽  
Ferritin H

Although the genomes of many species contain multiple copies of ferritin heavy (H)- and light (L)-chain sequences, the chicken genome contains only a single copy of the H-subunit gene. The primary transcription unit of this gene is 4.6 kilobase pairs and contains four exons which are posttranscriptionally spliced to generate a mature transcript of 869 nucleotides. Chicken and human ferritin H-subunit genomic loci are organized with similar exon-intron boundaries. They exhibit approximately 85% nucleotide identity in coding regions, which yield proteins 93% identical in amino acid sequence. We have identified a sequence of 22 highly conserved nucleotides in the 5' untranslated sequences of chicken, human, and tadpole ferritin H-subunit genes and propose that this conserved sequence may regulate iron-modulated translation of ferritin H-subunit mRNAs.

scholarly journals Primary structure of human ribosomal protein S14 and the gene that encodes it.

1986 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 2774-2783 ◽  
Author(s):  
D D Rhoads ◽  
A Dixit ◽  
D J Roufa
Keyword(s):  
Ribosomal Protein ◽  
Hybrid Cell ◽  
Chinese Hamster ◽  
Housekeeping Genes ◽  
Single Copy ◽  
Sequence Motifs ◽  
Ribosomal Protein Genes ◽  
Alu Sequence ◽  
Exon 1 ◽  
Human Genomic

Chinese hamster ribosomal protein S14 cDNA was used to recognize homologous human cDNA and genomic clones. Human and Chinese hamster S14 protein sequences deduced from the cDNAs are identical. Two overlapping human genomic S14 DNA clones were isolated from a Charon 28 placental DNA library. A fragment of single-copy DNA derived from an intron region of one clone was mapped to the functional RPS14 locus on human chromosome 5q by using a panel of human X Chinese hamster hybrid cell DNAs. The human S14 gene consists of five exons and four introns spanning 5.9 kilobase pairs of DNA. Polyadenylated S14 transcripts purified from HeLa cell cytoplasma display heterogeneous 5' ends that map within noncoding RPS14 exon 1. This precludes assignment of a unique 5' boundary of RPS14 transcripts with respect to the cloned human genomic DNA. Apparently HeLa cells either initiate transcription at multiple sites within RPS14 exon 1, or capped 5' oligonucleotides are removed from most S14 mRNAs posttranscription. In contrast to the few murine ribosomal protein and several other mammalian housekeeping genes whose structures are known, human RPS14 contains a TATA sequence (TATACTT) upstream from exon 1. Three related short sequence motifs, also observed in murine and yeast ribosomal protein genes, occur in this region of the RPS14 gene. RPS14 introns 3 and 4 both contain Alu sequences. Interestingly, the Alu sequence in intron 3 is located slightly downstream from a chromosome 5 deletion breakpoint in one human X hamster hybrid clone analyzed.

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