Isolation and characterization of the mouse homolog of the preprodynorphin (Pdyn) gene

N. Sharifi, M. Ament, M. B. Brennan, U. Hochgeschwender

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Abstract

We have isolated and sequenced the mouse preprodynorphin gene (Pdyn). The Pdyn gene can encode for six biologically active dynorphin peptides. The predicted mouse preprodynorphin has 90%, 67%, and 66% identity with the predicted rat, porcine, and human preprodynorphins, respectively. Using an RT-PCR technique, we show that the Pdyn gene starts being expressed at embryonic day 12.5, with a steep increase of expression by embryonic day 14.5; in the adult mouse it is expressed in the brain, but not in liver, heart, spleen, or kidney.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)236-238
Number of pages3
JournalNeuropeptides
Volume33
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1999

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Endocrinology
  • Neurology
  • Endocrine and Autonomic Systems
  • Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

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