Isolation and characterization of cDNA clones specifically expressed in testicular germ cells

FEBS Lett. 1994 Nov 21;355(1):4-10. doi: 10.1016/0014-5793(94)01155-9.

Abstract

We have cloned cDNAs involved in germ cell-specific expression. For this, a subtracted cDNA library was generated by subtracting cDNAs derived from supporting cells of mutant testis from wild-type testis cDNAs. Detailed analyses of mRNA expression revealed that the genes corresponding to the cloned cDNAs were exclusively expressed in testes and were developmentally controlled.

MeSH terms

  • Actin Depolymerizing Factors
  • Amino Acid Sequence
  • Animals
  • Base Sequence
  • CapZ Actin Capping Protein
  • Cell Differentiation
  • Cloning, Molecular*
  • DNA, Complementary / genetics
  • Destrin
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental*
  • Gene Library
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Microfilament Proteins / chemistry
  • Microfilament Proteins / genetics
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Nucleic Acid Hybridization
  • RNA Probes
  • Spermatids / metabolism*
  • Spermatocytes / metabolism
  • Spermatogenesis / genetics*
  • Spermatogonia / metabolism
  • Testicular Hormones / chemistry
  • Testicular Hormones / genetics*
  • Testis / cytology
  • Testis / metabolism*
  • Transcription, Genetic

Substances

  • Actin Depolymerizing Factors
  • CAPZA3 protein, mouse
  • CapZ Actin Capping Protein
  • DNA, Complementary
  • Destrin
  • Microfilament Proteins
  • RNA Probes
  • Testicular Hormones

Associated data

  • GENBANK/D38545