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Interleukin-1 alpha gene intron containing variable repeat region coding for the SP1 transcription factor recognition

A Haugen1, D Mann, C Murray

  • 1Laboratory of Human Carcinogenesis, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland.

Molecular Carcinogenesis
|January 1, 1989
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Researchers identified a DNA restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) in the Interleukin-1 alpha (IL-1 alpha) gene. This RFLP, linked to chromosome 2, may aid cancer genetic studies and understanding IL-1 alpha gene regulation.

Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Molecular Biology
  • Human Cancer Research

Background:

  • Interleukin-1 alpha (IL-1 alpha) is a key cytokine produced by various human cells.
  • Genetic alterations in IL-1 alpha are implicated in human cancers.
  • A DNA restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) for IL-1 alpha is needed for genetic studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify a DNA restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) for the human IL-1 alpha gene.
  • To assess the utility of this RFLP in genetic studies, particularly in human cancers.
  • To investigate the regulatory elements within the polymorphic region.

Main Methods:

  • Human genomic DNA from 32 individuals was analyzed using Southern blot analysis after digestion with restriction enzymes.

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  • Hybridization with a 32P-labeled IL-1 alpha cDNA probe detected polymorphisms.
  • RsaI digestion revealed insertion-deletion-type polymorphic bands.

    • Main Results:

    • An insertion-deletion-type RFLP was identified in the IL-1 alpha gene.
    • Three alleles (A1, A2, A3) with frequencies 0.18, 0.06, and 0.78 were observed, with 38% heterozygosity.
    • The polymorphic region is located in the sixth intron and contains SP1 recognition sites and viral enhancer elements.

    Conclusions:

    • A novel RsaI RFLP for the IL-1 alpha gene was successfully identified.
    • This polymorphism follows Mendelian inheritance and is valuable for genetic analyses of chromosome 2.
    • The identified RFLP can contribute to understanding IL-1 alpha gene regulation and its role in human cancers.