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P>To provide a gene-based comparative map and to examine a porcine genome assembly using bacterial artificial chromosome-based sequence, we have attempted to assign 128 genes localized on human chromosome 14q (HSA14q) to a porcine 7000-rad radiation hybrid (IMpRH) map. This study, together with earlier studies, has demonstrated the following. (i) 126 genes were incorporated into two SSC7 RH linkage groups by CarthaGene analysis. (ii) In the remaining two genes, TOX4 linked to TCRA located in SSC7 by two-point analysis, whereas SIP1 showed no significant linkage with any gene/marker registered in the IMpRH Web Server. (iii) In the two groups, the gene clusters located from 19.9 to 36.5 Mb on HSA14q11.2-q13.3 and from 64.0 to 104.3 Mb on HSA14q23-q32.33 respectively were assigned to SSC7q21-q26. (iv) Comparison of the gene order between the present RH map and the latest porcine sequence assembly revealed some inconsistencies, and a redundant arrangement of 16 genes in the sequence assembly.

Human protein phosphatase 1 nuclear targeting subunit (PNUTS) plays critical roles in DNA repair, cell growth and survival. The N-terminal domain of PNUTS mediates interactions with Tox4 and the phosphatase and tensin homolog PTEN, which are essential for the roles of this protein. To study this N-terminal domain, we have established its recombinant overproduction in E. coli utilizing NusA fusion. Upon removal of the tag, the remaining PNUTS sample is soluble and highly pure. We have characterized the domain using circular dichroism and nuclear magnetic resonance and analyzed its sequence using bioinformatics. All data agree in suggesting that the PNUTS N-terminal segment adopts a compact, globular fold rich in alpha-helical content, where the folded fraction is substantially larger than the previously annotated fold. We conclude that this domain adopts a single fold, likely being an extended form of the transcription factor S-II leucine/tryptophan conserved-motif. Thermal denaturation yielded a melting temperature of similar to 49.5 A degrees C, confirming the stability of the fold. These findings pave the way for the molecular characterization of functional interactions mediated by the N-terminal region of PNUTS.