Restriction endonuclease banding of rainbow trout chromosomes |
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Authors: | Marilyn A. Lloyd Gary H. Thorgaard |
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Affiliation: | (1) Program in Genetics and Cell Biology, Washington State University, 99164-4350 Pullman, WA, USA;(2) Department of Zoology, Washington State University, 99164-4220 Pullman, WA, USA |
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Abstract: | Rainbow trout chromosomes were treated with nine restriction endonucleases, stained with Giemsa, and examined for banding patterns. The enzymes AluI, MboI, HaeIII, HinfI (recognizing four base sequences), and PvuII (recognizing a six base sequence) revealed banding patterns similar to the C-bands produced by treatment with barium hydroxide. The PvuII recognition sequence contains an internal sequence of 4 bp identical to the recognition sequence of AluI. Both enzymes produced centromeric and telomeric banding patterns but the interstitial regions stained less intensely after AluI treatment. After digestion with AluI, silver grains were distributed on chromosomes labeled with [3H]thymidine in a pattern like that seen after AluI-digested chromosomes are stained with Giemsa. Similarly, acridine orange (a dye specific for DNA) stained chromosomes digested with AluI or PvuII in patterns resembling those produced with Giemsa stain. These results support the theory that restriction endonucleases produce bands by cutting the DNA at specific base pairs and the subsequent removal of the fragments results in diminished staining by Giemsa. This technique is simple, reproducible, and in rainbow trout produces a more distinct pattern than that obtained with conventional C-banding methods. |
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