RRC ID 39093
Author Kimura K, Asami K, Yamamoto M.
Title Structure of the promoter for the rat Fas antigen gene.
Journal Biochim Biophys Acta
Abstract The Fas antigen is a receptor protein transducing cell death signals. Binding of Fas ligands to Fas antigens provokes apoptosis in target cells. Here we report the structure of the promoter of the gene coding for rat Fas antigens. The major transcription start site, identified by the S1 nuclease protection assay, was situated 188 nucleotides upstream of the translational initiation site. The promoter activity was located in the region at the nucleotide position from -142 to -24. In this region we identified a consecutive sequence of NF-kappaB and NF-IL6 consensus sequences, spanning from -142 to -122.
Volume 1352(3)
Pages 238-42
Published 1997-6-26
DOI 10.1016/s0167-4781(97)00060-2
PII S0167-4781(97)00060-2
PMID 9224946
MeSH Animals Base Sequence CCAAT-Enhancer-Binding Proteins Consensus Sequence* DNA-Binding Proteins / genetics Molecular Sequence Data NF-kappa B / genetics Nuclear Proteins / genetics Promoter Regions, Genetic* RNA, Messenger / biosynthesis Rats fas Receptor / genetics*
IF 3.411
Times Cited 14
WOS Category BIOPHYSICS BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Resource
Human and Animal Cells L929(RCB0081)