Human dopamine transporter gene (DAT1) maps to chromosome 5p15.3 and displays a VNTR

David J. Vandenbergh, Antonio M. Persico, Anita L. Hawkins, Constance A. Griffin, Xiang Li, Ethylin Wang Jabs, George R. Uhl

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Abstract

The human dopamine transporter (DAT1) gene is localized to chromosome 5p15.3 by in situ hybridization and PCR amplification of rodent somatic cell hybrid DNA. Analysis of a 40-bp repeat in the 3′ untranslated region of the message revealed variable numbers of the repeat ranging from 3 to 11 copies. These results will aid in the investigation of a role for this gene in genetic disorders of the dopaminergic system in humans.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1104-1106
Number of pages3
JournalGenomics
Volume14
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1992

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Genetics

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