Localization of the mouse thymidine kinase gene to the distal portion of chromosome 11

We report the cytogenetic mapping of the thymidine kinase (tk-1) gene in the mouse using two complementary and independent analyses: (1) investigation of chromosome aberrations associated with tk-1 gene inactivation in the L5178Y TK+/- -3.7.2C cell line, and (2) fluorescence in situ molecular hybridization of cloned tk-1 cDNA probes to mitotic chromosomes of this cell line. The consensus location from both analyses is 11E1-E2. Consideration of the mouse tk-1 gene localization, along with evidence that the homologous human TK1 gene is located distally on the large arm of chromosome 17, appears to extend the region of homology between MMU11 and HSA17 to the distal end of both chromosomes.     

Regional localization of human M-BCR gene to chromosome 23 band q11 in the great apes

We hybridized a human M-BCR DNA probe to the chromosomes of chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes), gorilla (Gorilla gorilld) and orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) by FISH-technique. The human M-BCR gene was localized to chromosome 23 band q11 (23q11), which is equivalent to the human chromosome 22 band q11 in all three species. The conservation of M-BCR gene in higher primates at the corresponding human chromosome locus provides phylogenetic clues concerning the evolution of genes.     

Localization of the gene responsible for familial benign polycythemia to chromosome 11q23.

Familial benign polycythemia (FBP) (OMIM 263400) is a rare autosomal recessive condition characterized by erythrocytosis, normal leukocyte and platelet counts, normal uric acid level, and usually increased erythropoietin production. There is a high incidence of this disorder in Chuvashia (Russian Federation), probably due to a founder effect. In an attempt to locate the gene responsible for this disorder, we have carried out linkage studies in 12 Chuvash families, with 35 affected and 32 unaffected members. Linkage to the erythropoietin and erythropoietin receptor loci was excluded, and the FBP gene was assigned to the region of chromosome 11q23 between D11S4142 and D11S1356, with a maximal lod score of 6.61.     

Mapping of a gene determining tuberous sclerosis to human chromosome 11q14-11q23

Tuberous sclerosis (TSC) is a dominantly inherited disorder characterized by hamartomas and hamartias in one or more organs, most often in skin, brain, and kidneys. Analysis of the basic genetic defect in tuberous sclerosis would be greatly expedited by definitive determination of the chromosomal location of the TSC gene or genes. We have carried out genetic linkage studies in 15 TSC families, using 34 polymorphic markers including protein markers and DNA markers. Pairwise lod scores were calculated using LIPED, and multipoint analyses were carried out using MENDEL. In the pairwise linkage analysis, using a penetrance value of 90%, a significant positive lod score was obtained with MCT128.1 (D11S144), 11q22-11q23, Zmax 3.26 at theta = 0.08. The tyrosinase probe TYR (11q14-11q22) gave a maximum lod score of 2.88 at theta = 0. In the multipoint analyses the most likely order is (TYR,TSC)-MCT128.1-HHH172. Homogeneity analysis was carried out using the USERM9 subprogram of MENDEL, which conducts the admixture test of C. Smith (1963, Ann. Hum. Genet. 27: 175-182). This test provided no evidence for genetic heterogeneity (that is, non-11-linked families) in this data set.     

Assignment of the gene coding for human catalase to the short arm of chromosome 11

Human and murine catalases can be separated electrophoretically as single bands of different mobility. In man-mouse somatic cell hybrids, however, detection of human catalase is precluded by the complexity of banding patterns resulting from interference of a catalase-modifying enzyme activity. We have identified human catalase in hybrid clones by Laurel electrophoresis employing a specific anti-human catalase antibody, and by exploiting heat stability differences. Catalase co-segregates with LDH A and is probably located on the short arm of chromosome 11.     

Localization of the human coproporphyrinogen oxidase gene to chromosome band 3q12

The human gene encoding coproporphyrinogen oxidase is the defective gene in hereditary coproporphyria. This gene was mapped to chromosome band 3q12 using fluorescent in situ hybridization. The chromosomal localization was confirmed by cosegregation of the human gene with chromosome 3 in a panel of human/rodent somatic hybrids.     

Localization of HeLa cell tumor-suppressor gene to the long arm of chromosome II.

Cytogenetic and molecular genetic analyses of human intraspecific HeLa x fibroblast hybrids have provided evidence for the presence of a tumor-suppressor gene(s) on chromosome 11 of normal cells. In the present study, we have carried out extensive RFLP analysis of various nontumorigenic and tumorigenic hybrids with at least 50 different chromosome 11-specific probes to determine the precise location of this tumor-suppressor gene(s). Two different hybrid systems, (1) microcell hybrids derived by the transfer of a normal chromosome 11 into a tumorigenic HeLa-derived hybrid cell and (2) somatic cell hybrids derived by the fusion of the HeLa (D98OR) cells to a retinoblastoma (Y79) cell line, were particularly informative. The analysis showed that all but one of the nontumorigenic hybrid cell lines contained a complete copy of the normal chromosome 11. This variant hybrid contained a segment of the long arm but had lost the entire short arm of the chromosome. The tumorigenic microcell and somatic cell hybrids had retained the short arm of the chromosome but had lost at least the q13-23 region of the chromosome. Thus, these results showed a perfect correlation between the presence of the long arm of chromosome 11 and the suppression of the tumorigenic phenotype. We conclude therefore that the gene(s) involved in the suppression of the HeLa cell tumors is localized to the long arm (q arm) of chromosome 11.     

Localization of factors controlling spermatogenesis in the nonfluorescent portion of the human y chromosome long arm

Summary A deletion of the Y chromosome at the distal portion of band q11 was found in 6 men with normal male habitus but with azoospermia. Five of them were found during a survey of 1170 subfertile males while the sixth was karyotyped because of slight bone abnormalities. These findings, together with a review of the literature, suggest that on the distal portion of the nonfluorescent segment of the long arm of the Y, factors are located controlling spermatogenesis.     

Localization of the human angiogenin gene to chromosome band 14q11, proximal to the T cell receptor alpha/delta locus.

The gene encoding angiogenin, a potent inducer of blood vessel formation, has been localized within the human genome. It is present as a single copy per haploid genome and is located on chromosome 14, on the basis of discordancy analysis of human-rodent hybrid cell lines. This localization was refined to 14q11 by in situ hybridization of an angiogenin probe to metaphase chromosomes prepared from both normal human lymphocytes and RPMI 8402 cells. The results from the RPMI 8402 cells also establish that the angiogenin gene resides proximal to a translocation breakpoint within the T cell receptor alpha/delta locus and therefore upstream from that locus. An AvaII RFLP, present at a frequency of 29% in an unselected collection of human placental DNAs, was identified in the coding region of the gene and results from a single silent transversion.     

Localization of the humanRGR opsin gene to chromosome 10q23

The humanRGR gene encodes an opsin protein (retinal G protein-coupled receptor), which is expressed in Müller cells and the retinal pigment epithelium and is thought to play a role in the visual process. To investigate a possible linkage of theRGR gene to retinal dystrophies, the locus of the gene was mapped on human metaphase chromosomes. Genomic and cDNA fragments of the humanRGR gene were used as probes for fluorescence in situ hybridization. Analysis of the fluorescence signals on high-resolution banded chromosomes showed that theRGR gene is localized to human chromosome lOq23. This result now provides for the rapid analysis of this gene with respect to inherited diseases of the retina.     

Localization of the human UBC polyubiquitin gene to chromosome band 12q24.3

The localization of specific human ubiquitin genes has not been straightforward because of the conservation of the ubiquitin coding sequence and the number of processed pseudogenes. An congruent to 1.4-kb sequence from the 5'-flanking region of the UBC gene has been shown to be unique to that locus and free from dispersed repeat elements. The cloned 5'-flanking fragment has been used to probe Southern blots of DNA obtained from somatic cell hybrid cell lines. These data indicate that the UBC gene is located on chromosome 12. In situ hybridization with the 5'-flanking probe has refined the assignment to the broad chromosomal subband 12q24.3. These data show that the active ubiquitin genes are not clustered and are located on separate chromosomes. In addition, these studies demonstrate the utility of intron or flanking sequence probes in the specific chromosomal assignment of members of highly conserved gene families.     

Trisomy for the distal third of the long arm of chromosome 19 in brother and sister

Summary Trisomy for the distal third of the long arm of chromosome 19 was observed in a 12-year-old boy and his 9-year-old sister. Both are affected by extremely severe statural and psychomotor retardation. The physical symptoms common to both are dwarfism, micro- and brachycephaly, antimongoloid slant of the eyes, hypertelorism, ptosis, short nose, short philtrum, poorly formed ears, short neck with excess skin, barrel-shaped thorax, diastasis of rectus muscles, kyphosis, sacral dimple, excess of digital arches, pedes valgi, laterally curved big toes, epilepsy and muscular hypotonia. The chromosomal anomaly was transmitted by the mother, who is the carrier of a translocation t(19;20)(19q133;20pter). In the pedigree, extending over four generations, among 30 pregnancies fathered or mothered by 5 carriers resulted in: 6 individuals with normal karyotype, 9 carriers, 2 confirmed and 2 presumptive unbalanced abnormal children, and 10 abortions.     

Factor XI gene (F11) is located on the distal end of the long arm of human chromosome 4

Chromosomal localization of the gene for human coagulation factor XI (F11) was determined by in situ hybridization using a genomic DNA probe which contained exons VIII, IX, and X of the gene. The results indicate that the gene is located at 4q35.     

Mapping studies and expression of genes located on human chromosome 11, band q23

Chromosome translocations and deletions may alter cellular proto-oncogenes and result in cellular changes that are important in the pathogenesis of malignancy. The region 11q23 is frequently involved in human malignancy. Utilizing a leukemic cell line with a reciprocal translocation involving 11q23 and somatic cell hybrids derived from this cell line, we analyzed five genes assigned to 11q23: NCAM, CD3D, CD3E, THY1, and ETS1. Our data showed no evidence of direct involvement of these genes in this leukemia but enabled a partial genetic map of this important region of the human genome to be constructed: 11cen--NCAM--CD3([G, D], E)--parallel--(ETS1, THY1)--11qter.     

Molecular organization of the human CD3 gene family on chromosome 11q23

The genes encoding three invariant components of the human T-cell antigen receptor, the CD3 , , and chains, are located on human chromosome 11 at band q23. We isolated cosmid clones containing the human CD3 and chain genes in vectors designed for rapid and efficient chromosome walking. The human CD3 gene was located in the region immediately downstream of the CD3 and genes using synthetic oligonucleotide probes and the localization of this gene confirmed by DNA sequencing. Detailed restriction mapping of the CD3 locus demonstrated that all three CD3 subunits are encoded within 60 kb of DNA with the CD3 gene located 26 kb downstream of the CD3 and genes. Analysis of genomic DNA on pulsed field gels using probes isolated from these cosmid clones defined a physical map of 750 kb spanning the CD3 locus on human chromosome 11g23. The CD3 genes thus comprise a multigene family encoding cell surface components important for transmembrane signaling on T lymphocytes. The arrangement of these genes suggest that they may share common regulatory elements for the control of gene expression during T-cell ontogeny.     

Localization of stromelysin 2 gene to the q22.3-23 region of chromosome 11 by in situ hybridization

Stromelysin 2 is one member of the metalloproteinase family. The mapped the gene locus of stromelysin 2 to chromosome 11q22.3-23 by in situ hybridization.     

Localization of the photoreceptor gene ROM1 to human chromosome 11 and mouse chromosome 19: sublocalization to human 11q13 between PGA and PYGM.

Rom-1 is a retinal integral membrane protein that, together with the product of the human retinal degeneration slow gene (RDS), defines a photoreceptor-specific protein family. The gene for rom-1 (HGM symbol: ROM1) has been assigned to human chromosome 11 and mouse chromosome 19 by Southern blot analysis of somatic cell hybrid DNAs. ROM1 was regionally sublocalized to human 11p13-11q13 by using three mouse-human somatic cell hybrids; in situ hybridization refined the sublocalization to human 11q13. Analysis of somatic cell hybrids suggested that the most likely localization of ROM1 is in the approximately 2-cM interval between human PGA (human pepsinogen A) and PYGM (muscle glycogen phosphorylase). ROM1 appears to be a new member of a conserved syntenic group whose members include such genes as CD5, CD20, and OSBP (oxysterol-binding protein), on human chromosome 11 and mouse chromosome 19. Localization of the ROM1 gene will permit the examination of its linkage to hereditary retinopathies in man and mouse.     

The human thyroglobulin gene: A polymorphic marker localized distal to C-MYC on chromosome 8 band q24

Summary We have used a cDNA clone for human phosphoglycerate kinase (PGK) to examine the chromosomal localization of three members of the human PGK gene family. Using somatic cell hybrids segregating portions of several X-autosome translocations as well as a clone panel of hybrids segregating radiation-induced fragments of the human X chromosome, we assign a PGK pseudogene to the region Xq11–Xq13, proximal to the functional X-linked PGK gene located in Xq13. In addition, using a panel of 24 somatic cell hybrids, we assign an autosomal PGK-related DNA sequence to human chromosome 19.