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Polymorphism and divergence in the beta-globin replication origin initiation region.

S M Fullerton1, J Bond, J A Schneider

  • 1Department of Biology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park 16802, USA. smf15@psu.edu

Molecular Biology and Evolution
|February 10, 2000
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The human beta-globin gene origin of replication initiation region (IR) shows higher DNA sequence variation and mutation rates than surrounding areas. This suggests potential issues with DNA replication enzyme fidelity at this crucial origin site.

Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Molecular Biology
  • Evolutionary Biology

Background:

  • The human beta-globin gene cluster contains an origin of replication initiation region (IR) crucial for DNA replication.
  • Understanding sequence variation at replication origins is key to comprehending genome stability and evolution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate DNA sequence polymorphism and divergence within and around the human beta-globin gene cluster IR.
  • To compare sequence variation in the IR with flanking regions and across different human populations.

Main Methods:

  • DNA sequencing of a 1.3-kb IR region and 5 kb of flanking DNA.
  • Surveying sequence variation in African and European populations.
  • Comparative sequence analysis with chimpanzee orthologous sequences.

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Main Results:

  • The IR exhibits over two times higher nucleotide and length polymorphism than adjacent non-IR regions.
  • Most variation is concentrated near a 52-bp alternating purine-pyrimidine ((RY)n) repeat, identified as a major DNA unwinding element (DUE).
  • Nucleotide substitution, not just repeat slippage, drives allelic heterogeneity, indicating a higher mutation rate.

Conclusions:

  • The beta-globin IR, particularly the (RY)n repeat, experiences a higher underlying neutral mutation rate.
  • Compromised enzyme fidelity during DNA replication initiation at this origin is suggested.
  • These findings have implications for understanding eukaryotic replication origin biology and genomic variation.