The Dlk1 and Gtl2 genes are linked and reciprocally imprinted

Genes Dev. 2000 Aug 15;14(16):1997-2002.

Abstract

Genes subject to genomic imprinting exist in large chromosomal domains, probably reflecting coordinate regulation of the genes within a cluster. Such regulation has been demonstrated for the H19, Igf2, and Ins2 genes that share a bifunctional imprinting control region. We have identified the Dlk1 gene as a new imprinted gene that is paternally expressed. Furthermore, we show that Dlk1 is tightly linked to the maternally expressed Gtl2 gene. Dlk1 and Gtl2 are coexpressed and respond in a reciprocal manner to loss of DNA methylation. These genes are likely to represent a new example of coordinated imprinting of linked genes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Base Sequence
  • Chromosome Mapping
  • DNA Methylation
  • DNA Primers
  • Female
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental
  • Genetic Linkage*
  • Genomic Imprinting*
  • Muridae / genetics
  • Peromyscus / genetics
  • Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction

Substances

  • DNA Primers