J. Biol. Chem., Vol. 262, Issue 12, 5649-5653, Apr, 1987
Mapping of genes for cytochromes P-450b, P-450e, P-450g, and P-450h in the rat. Demonstration of two gene clusters with P450-b,e localized on chromosome 1
A Rampersaud and FG Walz Jr
Inbred ACI, WF, and RCS rats having characteristic markers for albino (c),
hemoglobin beta-chain (Hbb), and pink-eyed dilution (p) on chromosome 1 and
expressing variants for hepatic cytochromes P-450b, P- 450e, P-450g, and
P-450h were used in genetic mapping studies for these hemoproteins. The
results of WF X (ACI X WF)F1 and RCS X (WF X RCS)F1 backcrosses revealed
the existence of two gene clusters designated the P450-b,e and P450-g,h
loci. The linkage map P450-b,e-p-c-Hbb on rat chromosome 1 was demonstrated
and found to be congruent with Coh(P450- b,e)-p-c-Hbb on mouse chromosome
7. P450-g,h is not linked with P450- b,e and the other markers tested on
rat chromosome 1. It appears that close genetic linkage, rather than common
functional/regulatory properties, typify members of cytochrome P-450
families/subfamilies.