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Sequence, structure, and codon preference of theDrosophilaribosomal protein 49 gene

Year: 1984

Type: article

Abstract: In this communication, we describe several features of the D. melanogaster gene which codes for ribosomal protein 49 (rp49). Nucleotide sequence analysis in conjunction with primer extension and S1 nuclease protection experiments show that the structure of the rp49 gene consists of a 102 bp 5' exon, a single 59 bp intron, and a 420 bp 3' exon, encoding a total of 132 amino acids. The rp49 gene shares many features with other abundantly expressed Drosophila genes, including codon preference, which are discussed.

Source: Nucleic Acids Research

DOI: 10.1093/nar/12.13.5495

Authors: Peter O'Connell, Michael Rosbash

Institutions: Howard Hughes Medical Institute, University of Utah, Brandeis University

Language: English

Topic: RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: National Institutes of Health

OpenAlex ID: W2073934947