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Differential expression of isomorphic HLA-DR beta genes is not a sole function of transcription.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8891734     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Cells expressing HLA DR7 contain two functional DR beta genes, DRB1 and DRB4, whose mRNA is present at different levels. We examined whether the mRNA levels are due to differential transcriptional regulation or post-transcriptional regulation. As part of this analysis, a novel series of upstream elements was identified. Analysis of the proximal promoter activity, using a transient expression system, showed that the isomorphic promoter activities of B1 and B4 are about equal. RNase protection analysis of steady-state pre-mRNA and mRNA levels shows that the DR7 B1 pre-mRNA levels are 3 to 4 fold higher than B4 pre-mRNA levels. However, the B1 mRNA levels are increased seven fold relative to the B4 mRNA levels. The disproportionate increase of the mRNA levels relative to the corresponding pre-mRNA levels indicates that regulation also occurs at the post-transcriptional level.
Authors:
M P Leen; J Gorski
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Human immunology     Volume:  50     ISSN:  0198-8859     ISO Abbreviation:  Hum. Immunol.     Publication Date:  1996 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1997-02-27     Completed Date:  1997-02-27     Revised Date:  2008-11-21    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8010936     Medline TA:  Hum Immunol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  111-20     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Blood Research Institute of the Blood Center of S.E. Wisconsin, Department of Immunogenetics, Milwaukee, 53201, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Base Sequence
Gene Expression Regulation / genetics*
HLA-DR Antigens / biosynthesis*,  classification,  genetics*
Humans
Molecular Sequence Data
Promoter Regions, Genetic / genetics
RNA, Messenger / analysis
Transcription, Genetic / genetics*
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
P0 HL44612/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/HLA-DR Antigens; 0/RNA, Messenger

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