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Structure of two adenovirus type 12 transforming polypeptides and their evolutionary implications

Structure of two adenovirus type 12 transforming polypeptides and their evolutionary implications The human adenoviruses are classified according to their nucleotide sequence homology and their oncogenic potential in rodents1,2. The left-hand end of the genome of the adenovirus types 5 (ad5), 7 (ad7) and 12 (ad12), which are respectively, non-oncogenic (subgroup C), weakly oncogenic (subgroup B) and highly oncogenic (subgroup A)3–5, contains all the genetic information needed to induce and maintain the transformed phenotype. This part of the genome contains the early transcription unit designated E1 which is subdivided into two transcription units E1A and E1B6. Two spliced mRNAs are transcribed from the E1A region which codes for several phos-phorylated polypeptides. These polypeptides play a key role by controlling the expression of the other early transcription units7,8. The major role of region E1A in adenovirus cell transformation might be to activate the true transforming genes of the region E1B. An additional role probably consists of the activation of some cellular genes as a restriction fragment containing this region can immortalize rodent cells in vitro. An important question is why some adenoviruses are oncogenic and others are not. We report here differences in the structures of the E1A polypeptides from ad7 and adl2, compared to ad5, which may partially account for their differing oncogenicity. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Nature Springer Journals

Structure of two adenovirus type 12 transforming polypeptides and their evolutionary implications

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Springer Journals
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Copyright © 1980 by Nature Publishing Group
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Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, multidisciplinary; Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, multidisciplinary; Science, multidisciplinary
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0028-0836
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10.1038/288174a0
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Abstract

The human adenoviruses are classified according to their nucleotide sequence homology and their oncogenic potential in rodents1,2. The left-hand end of the genome of the adenovirus types 5 (ad5), 7 (ad7) and 12 (ad12), which are respectively, non-oncogenic (subgroup C), weakly oncogenic (subgroup B) and highly oncogenic (subgroup A)3–5, contains all the genetic information needed to induce and maintain the transformed phenotype. This part of the genome contains the early transcription unit designated E1 which is subdivided into two transcription units E1A and E1B6. Two spliced mRNAs are transcribed from the E1A region which codes for several phos-phorylated polypeptides. These polypeptides play a key role by controlling the expression of the other early transcription units7,8. The major role of region E1A in adenovirus cell transformation might be to activate the true transforming genes of the region E1B. An additional role probably consists of the activation of some cellular genes as a restriction fragment containing this region can immortalize rodent cells in vitro. An important question is why some adenoviruses are oncogenic and others are not. We report here differences in the structures of the E1A polypeptides from ad7 and adl2, compared to ad5, which may partially account for their differing oncogenicity.

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Nature – Springer Journals

Published: Nov 13, 1980

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