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Tissue-specific expression of functionally rearranged lambda 1 Ig gene through a retrovirus vector.

R D Cone, E B Reilly, H N Eisen

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |May 22, 1987
    PubMed
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    Retrovirus vectors can transfer genomic DNA into mammalian cells. These vectors show potential for gene expression studies, but vector transcription affects protein levels.

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    Area of Science:

    • Molecular Biology
    • Genetics
    • Virology

    Background:

    • Retrovirus vectors are tools for gene transfer into mammalian cells.
    • Understanding their efficiency and gene expression regulation is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess retrovirus vectors for genomic DNA transfer and expression of a murine lambda 1 immunoglobulin gene.
    • To investigate factors influencing gene transduction and expression specificity.

    Main Methods:

    • Construction of recombinant retroviral genomes encoding a rearranged murine lambda 1 immunoglobulin gene.
    • Viral infection of recipient cells to achieve gene transfer.
    • Analysis of gene expression in different cell lineages, including B-lymphocytes.
    • Utilizing vectors lacking viral enhancer sequences to study transcription effects.

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    Main Results:

    • Successful intact retroviral genome transmission depended on sequence orientation and vector placement.
    • Transduced lambda 1 gene expression was cell lineage-specific but at lower levels than endogenous genes.
    • Viral enhancer sequences did not affect tissue specificity or transcription levels.
    • Vector transcription significantly reduced detectable lambda 1 protein levels.

    Conclusions:

    • Retrovirus vectors show promise for expressing complementary DNA sequences.
    • These vectors can be valuable tools for studying tissue-specific transcription in mammalian cells.
    • Vector transcription impacts protein expression, necessitating careful vector design.