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Nopaline synthase: transcript mapping and DNA sequence

A Depicker, S Stachel, P Dhaese

    Journal of Molecular and Applied Genetics
    |January 1, 1982
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    Researchers sequenced the nopaline synthase (nos) gene from Agrobacterium tumefaciens, revealing its DNA sequence and regulatory elements. This provides insights for developing plant expression vectors and using the gene as a marker.

    Area of Science:

    • Molecular Biology
    • Plant Biotechnology
    • Bacteriology

    Background:

    • The nopaline synthase (nos) gene is a key component of Agrobacterium tumefaciens Ti plasmids.
    • Understanding the nos gene's structure and regulation is crucial for plant genetic engineering.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the complete DNA sequence of the nos gene and adjacent regions on the Ti plasmid pTiT37.
    • To identify transcriptional and polyadenylation signals regulating nos gene expression in plant cells.

    Main Methods:

    • DNA sequencing of the nos gene and flanking T-DNA regions.
    • S1 mapping to precisely locate the 5' and 3' termini of the nos mRNA.
    • Bioinformatic analysis to identify potential promoter and polyadenylation signals.

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    Main Results:

    • The DNA sequence of the nos gene and adjacent regions was fully determined.
    • The mature nos mRNA is unspliced, approximately 1450 bp in length, encoding 413 amino acids.
    • Putative eukaryotic promoter elements (TATA box, CAT box) and polyadenylation signals (AATAAA, AATAAT) were identified in the flanking DNA.

    Conclusions:

    • The identified regulatory sequences provide valuable information for constructing plant expression vectors.
    • The nos gene's structural properties make it a suitable candidate for a screenable marker in plant transformation studies.