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The human Surfeit locus

T Duhig1, C Ruhrberg, O Mor

  • 1Eukaryotic Gene Organisation and Expression Laboratory, Imperial Cancer Research Fund, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PX, United Kingdom.

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|September 19, 1998
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The human Surfeit locus, containing six housekeeping genes (SURF1-SURF6), has a defined organization similar to other species. A unique intron in the SURF5 gene suggests evolutionary adaptation in primates.

Area of Science:

  • Genomics
  • Molecular Biology
  • Comparative Genomics

Background:

  • The Surfeit locus comprises six housekeeping genes (SURF1-SURF6) crucial for cellular function.
  • Understanding gene organization and regulation is key to deciphering complex biological processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the genomic organization of the human Surfeit locus.
  • To compare the human Surfeit locus structure with those of other species.
  • To investigate evolutionary changes within the Surfeit locus, particularly the SURF5 gene.

Main Methods:

  • DNA sequencing and contig construction using cosmid, P1, and PAC clones.
  • Comparative sequence analysis across species (human, mouse, rat, monkey).
  • Identification and characterization of gene structures, including introns and untranslated regions.

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Main Results:

  • The human Surfeit locus spans approximately 60 kb with tightly clustered genes, similar to mouse and chicken.
  • Human SURF2 and SURF4 genes are separated by 302 bp, unlike their overlap in mice.
  • A unique intron in the 5' untranslated region of the human SURF5 gene was identified, present in primates but not rodents.

Conclusions:

  • The human Surfeit locus exhibits conserved organization but contains species-specific regulatory elements.
  • The SURF5 intron insertion represents a significant evolutionary event in primate lineage.
  • Detailed mapping of the Surfeit locus provides a foundation for further functional and evolutionary studies.