Molecular Cloning and Preliminary Function Study of a Novel Human Gene, TSARG7, Related to Spermatogenesis |
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Authors: | Xiao-Jun TAN Zhi-Ping HUANG Lu-Yun LI Chang-Gao ZHONG Guang-Xiu LU |
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Institution: | a Human Reproductive and Stem Cell Engineering Institute, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China b School of Graduate, Central South University, Changsha 410018, China |
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Abstract: | A novel human gene TSARG7 (GenBank accession No. AY513610) was identified from a human testis cDNA library by using the m TSARG7 gene (GenBank accession No. AY489184) as an electronic probe. The gene whose full cDNA length is 2 463 bp containing 12 exons and 11 introns is located in the human chromosome 8p11.21. The predicted protein encoded by this gene contains 456 amino acids with a theoretical molecular weight of 56 295 dalton and isoelectric point of 9.13. It is a new member of the acyltransferase family since its sequence possesses the highly conserved PlsC domain existing in all acyltransferase-like proteins. Two groups, the TSARG7 and mTSARG7, the TSARG7 and Au041707, share 97% identity in the 456 amino acids. Expression of the TSARG7 gene is restricted to the testis. Subcellular localization studies show that the EGFP-tagged TSARG7 protein was localized in the cytoplasm of GC-1 cells. The TSARG7 mRNA expression was initiated in the testis of a 13-year-old boy, and its level increased steadily along with spermatogenesis and sexual maturation of the human. The results of heat stress experiment demonstrate that TSARG7 expression has a relation with temperature. In conclusion, our study suggests that we have cloned a novel human gene and this gene may play an important role in human spermatogenesis and sexual maturation. |
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Keywords: | TSARG7 gene cloning testis spermatogenesis |
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