Abstract

In rat fast skeletal muscle, two light chain myosin proteins, LC1 and LC3, are expressed from a single genetic unit. The unique structures of the LC1 and LC3 proteins are generated by differential transcription from two promoters separated by 10kb, accompanied by two alternate splicing pathways. In fetal muscle development, and in differentiating myogenic tissue culture cells, accumulation of the LC1 mRNA precedes that of LC3, suggesting that differential transcription and splicing of LC1 and LC3 messages is developmentally regulated. Our objective is to characterize the mechanisms by which differentiating muscle tissue generates two different myosin light chain transcripts from the same genetic locus. By testing isolated LC1 and LC3 promoters in available tissue culture systems for the ability to express heterologous test genes upon cellular differentiation, we will determine the extent to which upstream regulatory elements play a role in the selective transcription of LC1 and LC3 mRNAs during the differentiation process.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01AR041926-10
Application #
2081112
Study Section
Molecular Cytology Study Section (CTY)
Project Start
1993-02-01
Project End
1997-01-31
Budget Start
1995-02-01
Budget End
1996-01-31
Support Year
10
Fiscal Year
1995
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
Massachusetts General Hospital
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Boston
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02199

  Publications

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