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Extremely complex repeat shuffling during germline mutation at human minisatellite B6.7.

K Tamaki1, C A May, Y E Dubrova

  • 1Department of Genetics, University of Leicester, Adrian Building, University Road, Leicester LE1 7RH, UK. kt12@le.ac.uk

Human Molecular Genetics
|April 10, 1999
PubMed
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Human minisatellite B6.7 exhibits high instability and mutation rates. Germline mutations in sperm are frequent and complex, suggesting a multistep recombinational process.

Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Molecular Biology
  • Human Genetics

Background:

  • Human minisatellites are repetitive DNA sequences known for high variability.
  • The B6.7 minisatellite locus is characterized by extensive heterozygosity and a wide range of allele lengths.
  • Understanding mutation mechanisms at minisatellite loci is crucial for genetic studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the mutation rates and mechanisms at the human minisatellite B6.7 locus.
  • To analyze the structural changes in alleles resulting from germline and somatic mutations.
  • To determine the origin and complexity of mutations in male germ cells.

Main Methods:

  • Pedigree analysis to estimate germline mutation rates.
  • Small pool PCR of sperm and blood DNA to detect new length alleles.

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  • Minisatellite variant repeat mapping using polymorphic sites to characterize structural changes.

    • Main Results:

    • B6.7 shows high paternal (7.0%) and maternal (3.9%) mutation rates per gamete.
    • Male germline instability ranged from <0.8% to 14% per allele, increasing with array size.
    • Somatic mutation frequency in blood DNA was low (<0.5%), supporting a meiotic origin for germline mutants.
    • Sperm mutants displayed complex structural rearrangements, including intra- and inter-allelic transfers and novel repeat generation.

    Conclusions:

    • The B6.7 minisatellite locus is highly unstable with significant germline mutation rates.
    • Sperm mutation involves complex multistep processes, likely including recombination.
    • Somatic mutations are rare, suggesting most B6.7 mutations arise during meiosis.