Structure and expression of the hairless gene of mice.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
The hairless mutation of mice was caused by insertion of a murine leukemia virus. Starting with sequences flanking the provirus, a series of overlapping clones surrounding the viral integration site were obtained. By using a combination of sequencing, PCR, and exon-trapping techniques, the hairless gene was identified. It encodes a predicted protein of 1182 amino acids, including a potential zinc-finger domain. The expression patterns of the gene closely reflect the phenotype of animals carrying the hairless mutation.
Medical subject headings
- Mice, Hairless
- Mutation
- Proteins
- Transcription Factors