Identification and characterization of a gene coding a novel isoform of DEAD-box protein

Reprod Fertil Dev. 2002;14(3-4):185-9. doi: 10.1071/rd01028.

Abstract

A gene coding a novel isoform of DEAD-box protein named testicular DEAD-box protein (tDbp), presumably involved in testicular function, was identified and characterized. Testicular DEAD-box protein was cloned from a human testis cDNA library. The cDNA microarray hybridization showed that it was expressed at a higher level in adult testis than in embryo testis. Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction indicated that tDbp was specifically expressed in testis, but not in some other tissues.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acid Sequence
  • Base Sequence
  • Cloning, Molecular
  • DEAD-box RNA Helicases
  • DNA, Complementary / genetics
  • Gene Expression
  • Gene Library
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Nuclear Proteins / chemistry
  • Nuclear Proteins / genetics*
  • Nucleocytoplasmic Transport Proteins
  • Oligonucleotide Array Sequence Analysis
  • Organ Specificity
  • Protein Isoforms / chemistry
  • Protein Isoforms / genetics*
  • RNA Helicases / chemistry
  • RNA Helicases / genetics*
  • RNA, Messenger / analysis
  • Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Testis / chemistry*
  • Testis / embryology
  • Testis / growth & development

Substances

  • DNA, Complementary
  • Nuclear Proteins
  • Nucleocytoplasmic Transport Proteins
  • Protein Isoforms
  • RNA, Messenger
  • DDX19B protein, human
  • DEAD-box RNA Helicases
  • RNA Helicases

Associated data

  • GENBANK/AF353720