Genomic structure, chromosome location, and alternative splicing of the human NKG2A gene

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Plougastel, B [1 ]
Jones, T [1 ]
Trowsdale, J [1 ]
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[1] IMPERIAL CANC RES FUND, HUMAN CYTOGENET LAB, LONDON WC2A 3PX, ENGLAND
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10.1007/BF02602558
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Q3 [遗传学];
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071007 ; 090102 ;
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A cosmid containing the human NKG2A gene was isolated. The gene was partially sequenced, revealing 7 exons, including one 5' untranslated exon. The 54 base pair exon 5 was missing in the published cDNA clone NKG2B, consistent with the existence of differential splicing. This was confirmed by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction of total RNA from normal lymphocytes. The NKG2A gene was mapped by FISH to chromosome 12p12.3-p13.1 in proximity to the CD69 and Prp genes. These data support the presence of a human lectin-like NK gene complex, analogous to the NK complex on mouse chromosome 6.
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