Abstract
Human DCAMKL1, also known as KIAA0369, is a homologue of DCX (Xq22. 3), a gene associated with X-linked lissencephaly and subcortical band heterotopia. This suggests that DCAMKL1 may play a role in neuronal migration. The gene also shows similarity to Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent protein kinases. We have determined its genomic structure, regional mapping, and expression pattern in human tissues. DCAMKL1 consists of at least 18 exons ranging from 58 to 3359 bp in length. We have characterized the exon/intron borders, and primers were designed to amplify each individual exon for mutation analysis. DCAMKL1 was mapped to chromosome 13q13 by fluorescence in situ hybridization. Northern blot analysis showed DCAMKL1 to be predominantly expressed in human fetal brain as a major transcript of about 5.8 kb.
Copyright 1999 Academic Press.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Brain / embryology
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Brain / metabolism
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Chromosome Mapping
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Chromosomes, Human, Pair 13 / genetics
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Doublecortin Domain Proteins
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Doublecortin Protein
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Doublecortin-Like Kinases
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Exons
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Female
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Gene Expression
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Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental
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Genes / genetics*
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Humans
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In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence
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Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
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Introns
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Male
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Microtubule-Associated Proteins*
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Molecular Sequence Data
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Neuropeptides / genetics*
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Neuropeptides / metabolism
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Phosphoproteins / genetics*
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Protein Serine-Threonine Kinases
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Tissue Distribution
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Transcription, Genetic
Substances
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DCX protein, human
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Doublecortin Domain Proteins
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Doublecortin Protein
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Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
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Microtubule-Associated Proteins
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Neuropeptides
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Phosphoproteins
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DCLK1 protein, human
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Doublecortin-Like Kinases
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Protein Serine-Threonine Kinases