Molecular evolution of the mammalian ribosomal protein gene, RPS14 |
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Authors: | Rhoads DD; Roufa DJ |
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Institution: | Division of Biology, Kansas State University, Manhattan 66506. |
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Abstract: | Ribosomal protein S14 genes (RPS14) in eukaryotic species from protozoa to
primates exhibit dramatically different intron-exon structures yet share
homologous polypeptide-coding sequences. To recognize common features of
RPS14 gene architectures in closely related mammalian species and to
evaluate similarities in their noncoding DNA sequences, we isolated the
intron-containing S14 locus from Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell DNA by
using a PCR strategy and compared it with human RPS14. We found that rodent
and primate S14 genes are composed of identical protein-coding exons
interrupted by introns at four conserved DNA sites. However, the structures
of corresponding CHO and human RPS14 introns differ significantly.
Nonetheless, individual intron splice donor, splice acceptor, and upstream
flanking motifs have been conserved within mammalian S14 homologues as well
as within RPS14 gene fragments PCR amplified from other vertebrate genera
(birds and bony fish). Our data indicate that noncoding, intronic DNA
sequences within highly conserved, single-copy ribosomal protein genes are
useful molecular landmarks for phylogenetic analysis of closely related
vertebrate species.
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