CHARACTERIZATION OF 2 NOVEL CASEIN TRANSCRIPTS IN RABBIT MAMMARY-GLAND

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作者
DAWSON, SP
WILDE, CJ
TIGHE, PJ
MAYER, RJ
机构
[1] HANNAH RES INST,DIRECTORS GRP,AYR KA6 5HL,SCOTLAND
[2] UNIV NOTTINGHAM,QUEENS MED CTR,DEPT IMMUNOL,NOTTINGHAM NG7 2UH,ENGLAND
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10.1042/bj2960777
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Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
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071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Two clones were isolated from a cDNA library corresponding to mRNAs which accumulate in mid-lactating (14 day) rabbit mammary gland and characterized by DNA sequencing. The two clones sequenced corresponded to two novel casein transcripts (pBRM5 and pBRM42). Relative mRNA abundances for the two clones were assessed by dot-blot analysis. Phylogenetic analysis and comparison of both pBRM5 and pBRM42 with other members of the casein family revealed that the rabbit may be unique among mammals in expressing two alpha(s2)-casein genes. The presence of two alpha(s2)-casein genes in the rabbit may be the result of a relatively recent intergenic duplication event.
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