Sexual dimorphism in diverse metazoans is regulated by a novel class of intertwined zinc fingers

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	Sexual dimorphism in diverse metazoans is regulated by a novel class of intertwined zinc fingers
	Zhu L.2; Wilken J.3; Phillips N.B.4; Narendra U.4; Chan G.2; Stratton S.M.3; Kent S.B.3; Weiss M.A.2
	2000-07-15
Source Publication	Genes and Development
ISSN	08909369
Volume	14 Issue:14 Pages:1750-1764
Abstract	Sex determination is regulated by diverse pathways. Although upstream signals vary, a cysteine-rich DNA-binding domain (the DM motif) is conserved within downstream transcription factors of Drosophila melanogaster (Doublesex) and Caenorhabditis elegans (MAB-3). Vertebrate DM genes have likewise been identified and, remarkably, are associated with human sex reversal (46, XY gonadal dysgenesis). Here we demonstrate that the structure of the Doublesex domain contains a novel zinc module and disordered tail. The module consists of intertwined CCHC and HCCC Zn-binding sites; the tail functions as a nascent recognition α-helix. Mutations in either Zn- binding site or tail can lead to an intersex phenotype. The motif binds in the DNA minor groove without sharp DNA bending. These molecular features, unusual among zinc fingers and zinc modules, underlie the organization of a Drosophila enhancer that integrates sex- and tissue-specific signals. The structure provides a foundation for analysis of DM mutations affecting sexual dimorphism and courtship behavior.
Keyword	DNA-binding protein Drosophila melanogaster Gene regulation NMR Transcription factor
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Language	英語English
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Document Type	Journal article
Collection	University of Macau
Affiliation	1.City of Hope National Med Center 2.University of Chicago 3.Gryphon Therapeutics 4.CASE School of Medicine
Recommended Citation GB/T 7714	Zhu L.,Wilken J.,Phillips N.B.,et al. Sexual dimorphism in diverse metazoans is regulated by a novel class of intertwined zinc fingers[J]. Genes and Development, 2000, 14(14), 1750-1764.
APA	Zhu L.., Wilken J.., Phillips N.B.., Narendra U.., Chan G.., Stratton S.M.., Kent S.B.., & Weiss M.A. (2000). Sexual dimorphism in diverse metazoans is regulated by a novel class of intertwined zinc fingers. Genes and Development, 14(14), 1750-1764.
MLA	Zhu L.,et al."Sexual dimorphism in diverse metazoans is regulated by a novel class of intertwined zinc fingers".Genes and Development 14.14(2000):1750-1764.

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