Genomic organization, chromosomal localization, and alternative splicing of the human phosphodiesterase 8B gene. 2002

Masaaki Hayashi, and Yasuhito Shimada, and Yuhei Nishimura, and Takaaki Hama, and Toshio Tanaka
Department of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology, Mie University School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, 514-8507, Mie, Japan.

We have characterized the gene for human phosphodiesterase 8B, PDE8B, and cloned the full-length cDNA for human PDE8B (PDE8B1) and two splice variants (PDE8B2 and PDE8B3). The PDE8B gene is mapped to the long arm of chromosome 5 (5q13) and is composed of 22 exons spanning over approximately 200kb. The donor and acceptor splice site sequences match the consensus sequences for the exon-intron boundaries of most eukaryotic genes. PDE8B1 encodes an 885 amino acid enzyme, containing an N-terminal REC domain, a PAS domain, and a C-terminal catalytic domain. PDE8B2 and PDE8B3 both have deletion in the PAS domain and encode 838 and 788 amino acid proteins, respectively. RT-PCR analysis revealed that while PDE8B1 is the most abundant variant in thyroid gland, PDE8B3, but not PDE8B1, is the most abundant form in brain. These findings suggest that selective usage of exons produces three different PDE8B variants that exhibit a tissue-specific expression pattern.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007438 Introns Sequences of DNA in the genes that are located between the EXONS. They are transcribed along with the exons but are removed from the primary gene transcript by RNA SPLICING to leave mature RNA. Some introns code for separate genes. Intervening Sequences,Sequences, Intervening,Intervening Sequence,Intron,Sequence, Intervening
D008957 Models, Genetic Theoretical representations that simulate the behavior or activity of genetic processes or phenomena. They include the use of mathematical equations, computers, and other electronic equipment. Genetic Models,Genetic Model,Model, Genetic
D008969 Molecular Sequence Data Descriptions of specific amino acid, carbohydrate, or nucleotide sequences which have appeared in the published literature and/or are deposited in and maintained by databanks such as GENBANK, European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), National Biomedical Research Foundation (NBRF), or other sequence repositories. Sequence Data, Molecular,Molecular Sequencing Data,Data, Molecular Sequence,Data, Molecular Sequencing,Sequencing Data, Molecular
D001921 Brain The part of CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM that is contained within the skull (CRANIUM). Arising from the NEURAL TUBE, the embryonic brain is comprised of three major parts including PROSENCEPHALON (the forebrain); MESENCEPHALON (the midbrain); and RHOMBENCEPHALON (the hindbrain). The developed brain consists of CEREBRUM; CEREBELLUM; and other structures in the BRAIN STEM. Encephalon
D002874 Chromosome Mapping Any method used for determining the location of and relative distances between genes on a chromosome. Gene Mapping,Linkage Mapping,Genome Mapping,Chromosome Mappings,Gene Mappings,Genome Mappings,Linkage Mappings,Mapping, Chromosome,Mapping, Gene,Mapping, Genome,Mapping, Linkage,Mappings, Chromosome,Mappings, Gene,Mappings, Genome,Mappings, Linkage
D002895 Chromosomes, Human, Pair 5 One of the two pairs of human chromosomes in the group B class (CHROMOSOMES, HUMAN, 4-5). Chromosome 5
D003001 Cloning, Molecular The insertion of recombinant DNA molecules from prokaryotic and/or eukaryotic sources into a replicating vehicle, such as a plasmid or virus vector, and the introduction of the resultant hybrid molecules into recipient cells without altering the viability of those cells. Molecular Cloning
D005091 Exons The parts of a transcript of a split GENE remaining after the INTRONS are removed. They are spliced together to become a MESSENGER RNA or other functional RNA. Mini-Exon,Exon,Mini Exon,Mini-Exons
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000595 Amino Acid Sequence The order of amino acids as they occur in a polypeptide chain. This is referred to as the primary structure of proteins. It is of fundamental importance in determining PROTEIN CONFORMATION. Protein Structure, Primary,Amino Acid Sequences,Sequence, Amino Acid,Sequences, Amino Acid,Primary Protein Structure,Primary Protein Structures,Protein Structures, Primary,Structure, Primary Protein,Structures, Primary Protein

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