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Multiple forms of the APC gene transcripts and their tissue-specific expression

A Horii1, S Nakatsuru, S Ichii

  • 1Department of Biochemistry, Cancer Institute, Tokyo, Japan.

Human Molecular Genetics
|March 1, 1993
PubMed
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Researchers identified multiple RNA transcript forms of the APC gene, crucial for familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). Aberrant splicing or transcriptional initiation in APC may contribute to colorectal tumors.

Area of Science:

  • Molecular biology
  • Genetics
  • Cancer research

Background:

  • The Adenomatous Polyposis Coli (APC) gene is responsible for familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP).
  • Alternative splicing and transcriptional initiation are key regulatory mechanisms in gene expression.
  • Understanding APC gene expression is vital for FAP and colorectal cancer research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the diverse RNA transcript forms of the APC gene.
  • To analyze the tissue-specific regulation of APC alternative splicing.
  • To explore potential alterations in APC gene expression in colorectal tumors.

Main Methods:

  • Detection of multiple APC RNA transcript forms.
  • Analysis of alternative splicing patterns using reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).

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  • Investigation of tissue-specific transcriptional initiation and splicing.

    • Main Results:

    • Multiple APC transcript forms were identified, originating from three initiation sites and two non-translating exons.
    • At least five distinct 5' non-coding sequences generated by alternative splicing were observed.
    • A brain-specific exon was found in one transcript type.
    • Colorectal tumor cell lines showed absence of specific APC transcriptional forms, suggesting mutations or splicing defects.
    • Tissue-specific alternative splicing of the APC gene, including exon 14 involving SRP19, was confirmed.

    Conclusions:

    • APC gene expression is complex, involving multiple transcriptional initiation sites and extensive alternative splicing.
    • Tissue-specific regulation of APC splicing is evident, with variations observed in different organs and tumor cell lines.
    • Alterations in APC transcriptional initiation or splicing may play a role in the development of colorectal tumors.