The promoter of the classical MHC class I locus in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)

Johannes Martinus Dijkstra, Yasutoshi Yoshiura, Ikunari Kiryu, Kazuhiko Aoyagi, Bernd Köllner, Uwe Fischer, Teruyuki Nakanishi, Mitsuru Ototake

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    Abstract

    In rainbow trout only a single classical major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I locus has been identified. In previous studies it was shown that this locus, Onmy-UBA, is characterised by extensive polymorphism and ubiquitous expression. In the present study the sequence of the promoter region of Onmy-UBA was analysed. Within this region several fragments for transcription regulation could be detected, including interferon-sensitive enhancer elements. The promoter region is very similar to that of classical MHC class I in higher vertebrates. In agreement with the interferon sensitive elements identified in its promoter, Onmy-UBA expression in rainbow trout gonad cells (RTG-2 cell line) was up-regulated after infection with infectious haematopoietic necrosis virus (IHNV).

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)177-185
    Number of pages9
    JournalFish and Shellfish Immunology
    Volume14
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 02-2003

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • Environmental Chemistry
    • Aquatic Science

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