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The apolipoprotein(a) gene resides on human chromosome 6q26-27, in close proximity to the homologous gene for plasminogen. 1988

S L Frank, and I Klisak, and R S Sparkes, and T Mohandas, and J E Tomlinson, and J W McLean, and R M Lawn, and A J Lusis
Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles 90024.

Apolipoprotein(a) [apo(a)], the glycoprotein associated with the lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] subfraction of plasma lipoproteins, has been shown to exhibit heritable molecular weight isoforms ranging from 400-700 kDa. Increased serum concentrations of Lp(a) correlate positively with the risk of atherosclerosis. Variations in Lp(a) plasma levels among individuals are inherited as a codominant quantitative trait. As part of an effect to define the basis of these variations and further clarify the expression of the protein, we have determined the chromosomal location of the human apo(a) gene. Blot hybridization analysis of DNA from a panel of mouse-human somatic cell hybrids with an apo(a) cDNA probe revealed a complex pattern of bands, all of which segregated with chromosome 6. In situ hybridization yielded a single peak of grain density located on chromosome 6q26-27. Apo(a) cDNA sequences exhibit striking homology to those of the plasma protease plasminogen, and, therefore, we have reexamined the chromosome assignment of the plasminogen gene. We conclude that both the apo(a) and plasminogen genes reside on human chromosome 6q22-27, consistent with a gene duplication mechanism for their evolutionary origin. The results are of significance for the genetic control of apo(a) expression and genetic influences predisposing to atherosclerosis.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008040 Genetic Linkage The co-inheritance of two or more non-allelic GENES due to their being located more or less closely on the same CHROMOSOME. Genetic Linkage Analysis,Linkage, Genetic,Analyses, Genetic Linkage,Analysis, Genetic Linkage,Genetic Linkage Analyses,Linkage Analyses, Genetic,Linkage Analysis, Genetic
D009693 Nucleic Acid Hybridization Widely used technique which exploits the ability of complementary sequences in single-stranded DNAs or RNAs to pair with each other to form a double helix. Hybridization can take place between two complimentary DNA sequences, between a single-stranded DNA and a complementary RNA, or between two RNA sequences. The technique is used to detect and isolate specific sequences, measure homology, or define other characteristics of one or both strands. (Kendrew, Encyclopedia of Molecular Biology, 1994, p503) Genomic Hybridization,Acid Hybridization, Nucleic,Acid Hybridizations, Nucleic,Genomic Hybridizations,Hybridization, Genomic,Hybridization, Nucleic Acid,Hybridizations, Genomic,Hybridizations, Nucleic Acid,Nucleic Acid Hybridizations
D010958 Plasminogen Precursor of plasmin (FIBRINOLYSIN). It is a single-chain beta-globulin of molecular weight 80-90,000 found mostly in association with fibrinogen in plasma; plasminogen activators change it to fibrinolysin. It is used in wound debriding and has been investigated as a thrombolytic agent. Profibrinolysin,Glu-Plasminogen,Glutamic Acid 1-Plasminogen,Glutamyl Plasminogen,1-Plasminogen, Glutamic Acid,Glu Plasminogen,Glutamic Acid 1 Plasminogen,Plasminogen, Glutamyl
D011110 Polymorphism, Genetic The regular and simultaneous occurrence in a single interbreeding population of two or more discontinuous genotypes. The concept includes differences in genotypes ranging in size from a single nucleotide site (POLYMORPHISM, SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE) to large nucleotide sequences visible at a chromosomal level. Gene Polymorphism,Genetic Polymorphism,Polymorphism (Genetics),Genetic Polymorphisms,Gene Polymorphisms,Polymorphism, Gene,Polymorphisms (Genetics),Polymorphisms, Gene,Polymorphisms, Genetic
D002896 Chromosomes, Human, Pair 6 A specific pair GROUP C CHROMSOMES of the human chromosome classification. Chromosome 6
D005796 Genes A category of nucleic acid sequences that function as units of heredity and which code for the basic instructions for the development, reproduction, and maintenance of organisms. Cistron,Gene,Genetic Materials,Cistrons,Genetic Material,Material, Genetic,Materials, Genetic
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D006822 Hybrid Cells Any cell, other than a ZYGOTE, that contains elements (such as NUCLEI and CYTOPLASM) from two or more different cells, usually produced by artificial CELL FUSION. Somatic Cell Hybrids,Cell Hybrid, Somatic,Cell Hybrids, Somatic,Cell, Hybrid,Cells, Hybrid,Hybrid Cell,Hybrid, Somatic Cell,Hybrids, Somatic Cell,Somatic Cell Hybrid
D001054 Apolipoproteins A Structural proteins of the alpha-lipoproteins (HIGH DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS), including APOLIPOPROTEIN A-I and APOLIPOPROTEIN A-II. They can modulate the activity of LECITHIN CHOLESTEROL ACYLTRANSFERASE. These apolipoproteins are low in atherosclerotic patients. They are either absent or present in extremely low plasma concentration in TANGIER DISEASE. Apo-A,ApoA

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