ISSN:
1573-5028
Keywords:
enhanced gene expression
;
exon
;
intron
;
maize
;
rice
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Both exon 1 and intron 1 of the maize Shrunken-1 (Sh1) gene individually stimulate expression of reporter genes in transient gene expression experiments if present within the transcription unit. The Sh1 exon 1 mediates a 10-fold increase in activity when inserted at the 5′ end of the bacterial chloramphenicol transacetylase (CAT) marker gene in both monocot and dicot protoplasts. The Sh1 intron 1 enhances chimeric gene expression in rice and maize protoplasts approximately 100-fold but inhibits CAT expression in tobacco protoplasts. In combination, the stimulatory effects of Sh1 exon 1 and intron 1 are multiplicative in monocot protoplasts resulting in a final enhancement of up to 1000-fold compared to the unmodified CAT or luciferase marker genes.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00020552
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