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A promoter-associated polymorphic repeat modulates PAX-6 expression in human brain

O Okladnova1, Y V Syagailo, M Tranitz

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Würzburg, Füchsleinstrasse 15, Würzburg, 97080, Germany.

Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications
|July 24, 1998
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A novel polymorphic region near the PAX-6 gene (PAX-6LPR) influences gene expression. Variations in this region affect brain plasticity and function, highlighting its role in neurodevelopment.

Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Neuroscience
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • The PAX-6 gene is crucial for neurodevelopment and brain plasticity.
  • Human PAX-6 transcription is regulated by promoters A and B, with promoter B dominant in the adult brain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and characterize a novel polymorphic region upstream of the PAX-6 gene's promoter B.
  • To investigate the functional impact of this polymorphism on PAX-6 gene expression and its potential role in interindividual differences in brain function.

Main Methods:

  • PCR-based screening to identify length variations in the novel polymorphic region (PAX-6LPR) in a Caucasian population.
  • Luciferase reporter gene assays to assess the transcriptional efficiency of different PAX-6LPR variants.
  • Analysis of PAX-6 mRNA levels in postmortem cerebellum samples from individuals with varying genotypes.

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Main Results:

  • A novel dinucleotide repeat polymorphism (AC)m(AG)n, termed PAX-6LPR, was identified upstream of PAX-6 promoter B.
  • Significant allelic variation was observed, with a skewed distribution favoring alleles with 25-29 repeats (90%) in a Caucasian population.
  • Longer PAX-6LPR alleles (>="29" repeats) demonstrated significantly higher promoter activity (4- to 9-fold) compared to the common 26-repeat allele.
  • Postmortem cerebellum analysis confirmed that individuals with longer PAX-6LPR alleles had higher PAX-6 mRNA levels (2-fold) compared to those with shorter alleles.

Conclusions:

  • Allelic variations in the PAX-6LPR significantly influence PAX-6 gene expression.
  • These variations in gene expression may contribute to interindividual differences in brain plasticity and function.
  • The PAX-6LPR represents a novel genetic factor impacting neurodevelopmental outcomes.