Structure and chromosomal localization of the human stromal cell-derived factor 1 (SDF1) gene
- Kyoto Univ. Faculty of Medicine (Japan); and others
Stromal cell-derived factors 1{alpha} and 1{beta} are small cytokines belonging to the intercrine CXC subfamily and originally isolated from a murine bone-marrow stroma cell line by the signal sequence trap method. cDNA and genomic clones of human SDF1{alpha} and SDF1{beta} (SDF1A and SDF1B) were isolated and characterized. cDNAs of SDF1{alpha} and SDF1{beta} encode proteins of 89 and 93 amino acids, respectively. SDF1{alpha} and SDF1{beta} sequences are more than 92% identical to those of the human counterparts. The genomic structure of the SDF1 gene revealed that human SDF1{alpha} and SDF1{beta} are encoded by a single gene and arise by alternative splicing. SDF1{alpha} and SDF1{beta} are encoded by 3 and 4 exons, respectively. Ubiquitous expression of the SDF1 gene, except in blood cells, was consistent with the presence of the GC-rich sequence in the 5{prime}-flanking region of the SDF1 gene, as is often the case in the {open_quotes}housekeeping{close_quotes} genes. Although genes encoding other members of the intercrine family are localized on chromosome 4q or 17q, the human SDF1 gene was mapped to chromosome 10q by fluorescence in situ hybridization. Strong evolutionary conservation and unique chromosomal localization of the SDF1 gene suggest that SDF1{alpha} and SDF1{beta} may have important functions distinct from those of other members of the intercrine family. 37 refs., 5 figs.
- OSTI ID:
- 390673
- Journal Information:
- Genomics, Vol. 28, Issue 3; Other Information: PBD: 10 Aug 1995
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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