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Mapping the human alpha globin gene complex to 16p13.2----pter.

R N Simmers1, J C Mulley, V J Hyland

  • 1Department of Histopathology, Adelaide Children's Hospital, Australia.

Journal of Medical Genetics
|December 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

The alpha globin (HBA) gene complex is located on chromosome 16p, specifically at 16p13.2, closer to the telomere than the FRA16A fragile site. This precise mapping aids in understanding genetic disorders related to HBA.

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Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Molecular Biology
  • Human Chromosome Research

Background:

  • The alpha globin (HBA) gene complex is crucial for hemoglobin synthesis.
  • Accurate localization of HBA is essential for understanding its role in genetic disorders and for gene mapping.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To precisely determine the regional localization of the alpha globin (HBA) gene complex on chromosome 16.
  • To investigate the relationship between HBA, the FRA16A fragile site, and translocation breakpoints on chromosome 16.

Main Methods:

  • In situ hybridization to metaphase chromosomes.
  • Southern blot analysis for gene mapping.
  • Linkage analysis utilizing fragile sites and translocation breakpoints.

Main Results:

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  • The HBA complex was localized to 16p13.2, distal to translocation breakpoints in 16p13.1.
  • HBA showed no close linkage to the FRA16A fragile site at 16p12.3.
  • Recombination data and in situ hybridization supported HBA's telomeric position relative to FRA16A.

Conclusions:

  • The alpha globin (HBA) gene complex is regionally mapped to 16p13.2----pter.
  • This refined localization provides a more accurate map for the HBA locus on chromosome 16.