scholarly journals The complete sequence of the mouse skeletal alpha-actin gene reveals several conserved and inverted repeat sequences outside of the protein-coding region.

1986 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
M C Hu ◽  
S B Sharp ◽  
N Davidson
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Nucleotide Sequence ◽  
Inverted Repeat ◽  
Actin Gene ◽  
Coding Region ◽  
Specific Expression ◽  
Protein Coding ◽  
Repeat Sequences ◽  
Actin Genes ◽  
Alpha Actin

The complete nucleotide sequence of a genomic clone encoding the mouse skeletal alpha-actin gene has been determined. This single-copy gene codes for a protein identical in primary sequence to the rabbit skeletal alpha-actin. It has a large intron in the 5'-untranslated region 12 nucleotides upstream from the initiator ATG and five small introns in the coding region at codons specifying amino acids 41/42, 150, 204, 267, and 327/328. These intron positions are identical to those for the corresponding genes of chickens and rats. Similar to other skeletal alpha-actin genes, the nucleotide sequence codes for two amino acids, Met-Cys, preceding the known N-terminal Asp of the mature protein. Comparison of the nucleotide sequences of rat, mouse, chicken, and human skeletal muscle alpha-actin genes reveals conserved sequences (some not previously noted) outside of the protein-coding region. Furthermore, several inverted repeat sequences, partially within these conserved regions, have been identified. These sequences are not present in the vertebrate cytoskeletal beta-actin genes. The strong conservation of the inverted repeat sequences suggests that they may have a role in the tissue-specific expression of skeletal alpha-actin genes.

scholarly journals The complete sequence of the mouse skeletal alpha-actin gene reveals several conserved and inverted repeat sequences outside of the protein-coding region

1986 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-25
Author(s):  
M C Hu ◽  
S B Sharp ◽  
N Davidson
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Nucleotide Sequence ◽  
Inverted Repeat ◽  
Actin Gene ◽  
Coding Region ◽  
Specific Expression ◽  
Protein Coding ◽  
Repeat Sequences ◽  
Actin Genes ◽  
Alpha Actin

The complete nucleotide sequence of a genomic clone encoding the mouse skeletal alpha-actin gene has been determined. This single-copy gene codes for a protein identical in primary sequence to the rabbit skeletal alpha-actin. It has a large intron in the 5'-untranslated region 12 nucleotides upstream from the initiator ATG and five small introns in the coding region at codons specifying amino acids 41/42, 150, 204, 267, and 327/328. These intron positions are identical to those for the corresponding genes of chickens and rats. Similar to other skeletal alpha-actin genes, the nucleotide sequence codes for two amino acids, Met-Cys, preceding the known N-terminal Asp of the mature protein. Comparison of the nucleotide sequences of rat, mouse, chicken, and human skeletal muscle alpha-actin genes reveals conserved sequences (some not previously noted) outside of the protein-coding region. Furthermore, several inverted repeat sequences, partially within these conserved regions, have been identified. These sequences are not present in the vertebrate cytoskeletal beta-actin genes. The strong conservation of the inverted repeat sequences suggests that they may have a role in the tissue-specific expression of skeletal alpha-actin genes.

scholarly journals Sequential activation of alpha-actin genes during avian cardiogenesis: vascular smooth muscle alpha-actin gene transcripts mark the onset of cardiomyocyte differentiation.

1988 ◽  
Vol 107 (6) ◽  
pp. 2575-2586 ◽  
Author(s):  
D L Ruzicka ◽  
R J Schwartz
Keyword(s):  
Smooth Muscle ◽  
Vascular Smooth Muscle ◽  
Cardiac Cells ◽  
Actin Gene ◽  
Heart Tube ◽  
Specific Expression ◽  
Actin Genes ◽  
Beta Actin ◽  
Smooth Muscle Alpha Actin ◽  
Alpha Actin

The expression of cytoplasmic beta-actin and cardiac, skeletal, and smooth muscle alpha-actins during early avian cardiogenesis was analyzed by in situ hybridization with mRNA-specific single-stranded DNA probes. The cytoplasmic beta-actin gene was ubiquitously expressed in the early chicken embryo. In contrast, the alpha-actin genes were sequentially activated in avian cardiac tissue during the early stages of heart tube formation. The accumulation of large quantities of smooth muscle alpha-actin transcripts in epimyocardial cells preceded the expression of the sarcomeric alpha-actin genes. The accumulation of skeletal alpha-actin mRNAs in the developing heart lagged behind that of cardiac alpha-actin by several embryonic stages. At Hamburger-Hamilton stage 12, the smooth muscle alpha-actin gene was selectively down-regulated in the heart such that only the conus, which subsequently participates in the formation of the vascular trunks, continued to express this gene. This modulation in smooth muscle alpha-actin gene expression correlated with the beginning of coexpression of sarcomeric alpha-actin transcripts in the epimyocardium and the onset of circulation in the embryo. The specific expression of the vascular smooth muscle alpha-actin gene marks the onset of differentiation of cardiac cells and represents the first demonstration of coexpression of both smooth muscle and striated alpha-actin genes within myogenic cells.

scholarly journals Organization and expression of multiple actin genes in the sea urchin.

1981 ◽  
Vol 1 (7) ◽  
pp. 609-628 ◽  
Author(s):  
R H Scheller ◽  
L B McAllister ◽  
W R Crain ◽  
D S Durica ◽  
J W Posakony ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sea Urchin ◽  
Deoxyribonucleic Acid ◽  
Repetitive Sequences ◽  
Actin Gene ◽  
Protein Coding ◽  
Messenger Ribonucleic Acid ◽  
Repeat Sequences ◽  
Actin Genes ◽  
Early Embryos ◽  
Multiple Copies

A set of at least 11 actin genes has been isolated from genomic recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid libraries of the sea urchin Strongylocentrotus purpuratus. Most of the isolates derive from a library which represents the genome of a single animal. There are at least five distinct types of sea urchin actin gene, some of which are represented by multiple copies in the genome. The actin gene types are distinguished by nonhomologous flanking sequences and intervening sequences, though the protein coding sequences appear in most cases to be quite similar. Eight of the 11 genes isolated have been recovered in lambda recombinants that contain two actin genes, linked at 5- to 9-kilobase distances. Restriction map overlaps suggest that the genome contains an array of at least three of these genes spaced over about 30 kilobases of deoxyribonucleic acid. In the linkage patterns observed, actin genes of diverse types were linked to each other. In early embryos, actin messenger ribonucleic acid (RNA) transcripts of 1.8 and 2.2 kilobases were found, and the longer of these transcripts was more prevalent in the maternal RNA of the egg. From RNA gel blot experiments, we conclude that the two transcripts derive from different actin gene types. Different repetitive sequences were located to either side of most of the actin genes, and in most observed cases the repeat sequences which were adjacent to actin genes of a given type were similar. The repeat sequences flanking the actin genes belonged to families which were transcribed, but those repeats in the neighborhood of the actin genes which have been investigated were not themselves represented in the stable RNAs of eggs or early embryos.

scholarly journals Organization and expression of multiple actin genes in the sea urchin

1981 ◽  
Vol 1 (7) ◽  
pp. 609-628
Author(s):  
R H Scheller ◽  
L B McAllister ◽  
W R Crain ◽  
D S Durica ◽  
J W Posakony ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sea Urchin ◽  
Deoxyribonucleic Acid ◽  
Repetitive Sequences ◽  
Actin Gene ◽  
Protein Coding ◽  
Messenger Ribonucleic Acid ◽  
Repeat Sequences ◽  
Actin Genes ◽  
Early Embryos ◽  
Multiple Copies

A set of at least 11 actin genes has been isolated from genomic recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid libraries of the sea urchin Strongylocentrotus purpuratus. Most of the isolates derive from a library which represents the genome of a single animal. There are at least five distinct types of sea urchin actin gene, some of which are represented by multiple copies in the genome. The actin gene types are distinguished by nonhomologous flanking sequences and intervening sequences, though the protein coding sequences appear in most cases to be quite similar. Eight of the 11 genes isolated have been recovered in lambda recombinants that contain two actin genes, linked at 5- to 9-kilobase distances. Restriction map overlaps suggest that the genome contains an array of at least three of these genes spaced over about 30 kilobases of deoxyribonucleic acid. In the linkage patterns observed, actin genes of diverse types were linked to each other. In early embryos, actin messenger ribonucleic acid (RNA) transcripts of 1.8 and 2.2 kilobases were found, and the longer of these transcripts was more prevalent in the maternal RNA of the egg. From RNA gel blot experiments, we conclude that the two transcripts derive from different actin gene types. Different repetitive sequences were located to either side of most of the actin genes, and in most observed cases the repeat sequences which were adjacent to actin genes of a given type were similar. The repeat sequences flanking the actin genes belonged to families which were transcribed, but those repeats in the neighborhood of the actin genes which have been investigated were not themselves represented in the stable RNAs of eggs or early embryos.

scholarly journals Nucleotide sequence of the two rat cellular rasH genes.

1986 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 1706-1710 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Ruta ◽  
R Wolford ◽  
R Dhar ◽  
D Defeo-Jones ◽  
R W Ellis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Nucleotide Sequence ◽  
Coding Region ◽  
3T3 Cells ◽  
Ras Gene ◽  
P21 Protein ◽  
Murine Sarcoma Virus ◽  
Sarcoma Virus ◽  
Nih 3T3 ◽  
Murine Sarcoma

We present the nucleotide sequence of the coding region of the rat c-rasH-1 gene and a partial sequence analysis of the rat c-rasH-2 gene. By comparing these sequences with the Harvey murine sarcoma virus ras gene, we predict that the p21 protein encoded by the Harvey virus differs from the cellular c-rasH-1-encoded p21 at only two amino acids; those at positions 12 and 59. Alterations at each of these positions may play a role in activating the viral p21 protein. The c-rasH-2 gene is likely to be a nonfunctional pseudogene because it lacks introns, cannot be activated to transform NIH 3T3 cells, and differs in sequence from both c-rasH-1 and v-rasH at several base pair positions.

Nucleotide sequence of the carboxy-terminal portion of a lodgepole pine actin gene

1988 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 1595-1602 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. R. Kenny ◽  
B. P. Dancik ◽  
L. Z. Florence ◽  
F. E. Nargang
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acid ◽  
Nucleotide Sequence ◽  
Intron Position ◽  
Amino Acid Sequences ◽  
Pairwise Comparisons ◽  
Actin Gene ◽  
Terminal Portion ◽  
The Third ◽  
Actin Genes ◽  
Carboxy Terminal

We have determined the nucleotide sequence of the carboxy-terminal portion of an actin gene (PAc1-A) isolated from Pinuscontorta var. latifolia (Engelm.). Pairwise comparisons of both nucleotide and deduced amino acid sequences were made among PAc1-A, the soybean actins SAc3 and SAc1, maize actin MAc1, chicken β-actin, and yeast β-actin. Of the other actins SAc3 was most similar to the PAc1-A amino acid sequence (91.3% identity) and yeast actin the least similar (78.3% identity). The intron in PAc1-A is present at the same location as the third intron found in MAc1, SAc1, and SAc3 actin genes. This conservation of intron position is unusual when compared with nonplant actin genes.

scholarly journals Nucleotide and derived amino acid sequences of a cDNA coding for pre-uteroglobin from the lung of the hare (Lepus capensis)

1986 ◽  
Vol 235 (3) ◽  
pp. 895-898 ◽  
Author(s):  
M S López de Haro ◽  
A Nieto
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Nucleotide Sequence ◽  
Amino Acid Sequence ◽  
Amino Acid Sequences ◽  
Untranslated Regions ◽  
Coding Region ◽  
Homologous Proteins ◽  
Lepus Capensis ◽  
Rabbit Gene

An almost full-length cDNA coding for pre-uteroglobin from hare lung was cloned and sequenced. The derived amino acid sequence indicated that hare pre-uteroglobin contained 91 amino acids, including a signal peptide of 21 residues. Comparison of the nucleotide sequence of hare pre-uteroglobin cDNA with that previously reported for the rabbit gene indicated five silent point substitutions and six others leading to amino acid changes in the coding region. The untranslated regions of both pre-uteroglobin mRNAs were very similar. The amino acid changes observed are discussed in relation to the different progesterone-binding abilities of both homologous proteins.

scholarly journals Gene structure of mouse BIT/SHPS-1

1999 ◽  
Vol 344 (3) ◽  
pp. 667-675 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shin-ichiro SANO ◽  
Hiroshi OHNISHI ◽  
Misae KUBOTA
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Tyrosine Phosphatase ◽  
Cell Receptor ◽  
Mouse Strains ◽  
Positive Pressure ◽  
Coding Region ◽  
Protein Coding ◽  
Extracellular Region ◽  
The Brain ◽  
Signalling Motifs

BIT/SHPS-1/SIRPα/P84 is a unique molecule with a high degree of homology with immune antigen recognition molecules (immunoglobulin, T-cell receptor and MHC), and is highly expressed in the brain. The extracellular region contains three immunoglobulin-like domains (V-type, C1-type and C1-type), and the intracellular region contains two signalling motifs that interact with SHP-2 protein tyrosine phosphatase. BIT-coated plates support cell-substrate adhesion and neurite extension of neurons, and BIT participates in neuronal signal transduction. Diversity of the V-type domain sequences of human BIT has been reported. In the present study we analysed the structure of the mouse BIT gene (Bit). The protein coding region consists of eight exons corresponding to a signal peptide, a V-type domain, a C1-type domain, a C1-type domain, a transmembrane region and three parts of one cytoplasmic region. The two signalling motifs are encoded in one exon. Four splicing forms of mouse BIT were revealed. We also found the sequence diversity in three mouse strains, namely BALB/c, 129/Sv and C57BL/6. The substitution patterns of amino acids and nucleotides indicate positive pressure to alter the amino acids in the V-type domain in evolution. Immunoblot analyses showed that mouse BIT and human BITα are predominantly expressed in the brain. On the bases of these findings we discuss the possibility that BIT contributes to the genetic individuality and diversity of the brain.

scholarly journals A combination of closely associated positive and negative cis-acting promoter elements regulates transcription of the skeletal alpha-actin gene.

1990 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 528-538 ◽  
Author(s):  
K L Chow ◽  
R J Schwartz
Keyword(s):  
Transcriptional Activity ◽  
Primary Cultures ◽  
Gene Promoter ◽  
Regulatory Sequence ◽  
Actin Gene ◽  
Cell Type ◽  
Specific Expression ◽  
Cis Acting ◽  
Cell Type Specific Expression ◽  
Alpha Actin

The chicken skeletal alpha-actin gene promoter region provides at least a 75-fold-greater transcriptional activity in muscle cells than in fibroblasts. The cis-acting sequences required for cell type-restricted expression within this 200-base-pair (bp) region were elucidated by chloramphenicol acetyltransferase assays of site-directed Bg/II linker-scanning mutations transiently transfected into primary cultures. Four positive cis-acting elements were identified and are required for efficient transcriptional activity in myogenic cells. These elements, conserved across vertebrate evolution, include the ATAAAA box (-24 bp), paired CCAAT-box-associated repeats (CBARs; at -83 bp and -127 bp), and the upstream T+A-rich regulatory sequence (at -176 bp). Basal transcriptional activity in fibroblasts was not as dependent on the upstream CBAR or regions of the upstream T+A-rich regulatory sequence. Transfection experiments provided evidence that positive regulatory factors required for alpha-actin expression in fibroblasts are limiting. In addition, negative cis-acting elements were detected and found closely associated with the G+C-rich sequences that surround the paired CBARs. Negative elements may have a role in restricting developmentally timed expression in myoblasts and appear to inhibit promoter activity in nonmyogenic cells. Cell type-specific expression of the skeletal alpha-actin gene promoter is regulated by combinatorial and possibly competitive interactions between multiple positive and negative cis-acting elements.

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