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  • Title: cDNA cloning of the human peroxisomal enoyl-CoA hydratase: 3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase bifunctional enzyme and localization to chromosome 3q26.3-3q28: a free left Alu Arm is inserted in the 3' noncoding region.
    Author: Hoefler G, Forstner M, McGuinness MC, Hulla W, Hiden M, Krisper P, Kenner L, Ried T, Lengauer C, Zechner R.
    Journal: Genomics; 1994 Jan 01; 19(1):60-7. PubMed ID: 8188243.
    Abstract:
    Enoyl-CoA hydratase:3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase bifunctional enzyme is one of the four enzymes of the peroxisomal beta-oxidation pathway. Here, we report the full-length human cDNA sequence and the localization of the corresponding gene on chromosome 3q26.3-3q28. The cDNA sequence spans 3779 nucleotides with an open reading frame of 2169 nucleotides. The tripeptide SKL at the carboxy terminus, known to serve as a peroxisomal targeting signal, is present. DNA sequence comparison of the coding region showed an 80% homology between human and rat bifunctional enzyme cDNA. The 3' noncoding sequence contains 117 nucleotides homologous to an Alu repeat. Based on sequence comparison, we propose that these nucleotides are a free left Alu arm with 86% homology to the Alu-J family. RNA analysis shows one band with highest intensity in liver and kidney. This cDNA will allow in-depth studies of molecular defects in patients with defective peroxisomal bifunctional enzyme. Moreover, it will also provide a means for studying the regulation of peroxisomal beta-oxidation in humans.
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