Genomic cloning and expression of vitellogenin gene from the self-fertilizing fish Rivulus marmoratus (Cyprinodontiformes, Rivulidae)

Mar Environ Res. 2004 Aug-Dec;58(2-5):687-91. doi: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2004.03.063.

Abstract

We cloned the vitellogenin gene from the self-fertilizing fish Rivulus marmoratus, and sequenced 12,326 bp. The number of exons of R. marmoratus and rainbow trout vitellogenin genes were different, and also the splicing junctions are different throughout most of the exons and introns but the amino acid similarity of R. marmoratus vitellogenin gene to other species was rather high. In promoter region of R. marmoratus vitellogenin gene, there were several E2 binding sites and the estrogen response element (ERE). We discuss here the gene structure and expression of R. marmoratus vitellogenin gene.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acid Sequence
  • Animals
  • Base Sequence
  • Cyprinodontiformes / genetics*
  • DNA Primers
  • Gene Components
  • Genomic Library
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Promoter Regions, Genetic / genetics
  • Response Elements / genetics
  • Sequence Alignment
  • Sequence Analysis, DNA
  • Vitellogenins / genetics*

Substances

  • DNA Primers
  • Vitellogenins