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NUTRITION AND GENE EXPRESSION
Jan 22, 2015
Dr. Garry Handelman
DEFINITION OF A GENE
WHAT IS A GENE?
From 1960-1980, it was defined as “the set of nucleic acids that codefor a certain protein”. Each gene wasknown to have a specific chromosomallocation.
For example, during that period,the gene for the enzyme LDHwas defined as the DNA sequencethat specified the messenger RNA(mRNA) to make the protein LDH.COMMENT: What is mRNA?
In the process called TRANSCRIPTION, the DNA helixseparates, and one strand is copied into an RNA strand.
That RNA strand will then be processed to make an mRNA.
WE WILL DISCUSS RNA VS DNA ALL SEMESTER:Notice one important difference. The ribose sugar inRNA has two free OH groups, and DNA has only one free OH.
IN GENE FUNCTIONBOTH RNA ANDDNA OCCUR ASPOLYMER STRANDS
WHAT IS THE NEW DEFINITIONOF A GENE?
In the last 30 years, the gene was redefined.
It includes the DNA that codes for the protein,AND the DNA that participates in the controlof the activity of that specific gene.
THUS, AT TPYICAL GENE CONSISTS
OF TWO COMPONENTS:
•A CODING domain, that specifiesthe amino acid sequence
•A REGULATORY domain, thatparticipates in turning thegene on and off.
IN THIS COURSE, WE WILL
DISCUSS BOTH THECODING DOMAIN, AND
THEPART OF THE GENE THAT
ISINVOLVED IN
REGULATION.
To understand the gene, consider the structure of DNA
The basic structure of genes of course is DNA.
Standard cartoon view View that showsbase pairing
In a textbook,this strand isshown:“Coding strand” This is the
“Template strand”,which is used tomake an RNA copy.
In this case, theCodon “CUA” willcode for LeucineTHIS RNA WAS
MADE AS A COPYFROM THE TEMPLATE STRAND
OF THE DNA!
WHAT HAPPENS AFTERCOMPLETION OF TRANSCRIPTION?
The strand of RNA is usually processed to make amessenger RNA (mRNA). The mRNA is then readby ribosomes to make proteins.
The genetic code specifies TRIPLETS on the mRNAwhich code for different amino acid.
PLEASE COPY THE DRAWINGS I MAKE ONTHE BOARD INTO YOUR NOTES
Puffed-out regionof DNA in Drosophilachromosome:INTENSE synthesisof RNA occurring:
ARGUMENT: SHOWRNA SYNTHESISRIGHT HERE!!!
VIDEO IS OK.
You will use these RNA triplet codons, for specific aminoacids, for exercises throughout the semester.
For exercises on TRANSLATION of
genetic code: amino acid side chains
THE CORE CONCEPT IN GENE EXPRESSION:
SELECTIVE ACTIVITY OF GENESIN DIFFERENT TISSUES
• MOST CELLS CONTAIN THE ENTIRE HUMANGENOME – ABOUT 25,000 GENES THAT CODEFOR PROTEINS. THERE ARE TWO COPIES OF MOST GENES: A COPY FROM THE MATERNAL DNA, AND FROM THE PATERNAL DATA. Comment: DRAW ACTIVITY OF GENES BOTH COPIES
• BUT – IN A TYPICAL CELL, ABOUT 10,000 GENES, ARE ACTIVE. THE RESTOF THE GENES ARE DORMANT. THESE EXTRAGENE REMAIN IN THE NON-ACTIVE STATE.
• THE CELL ONLY EXPRESSES THE GENES,AND MAKES THE PROTEINS, THAT IT NEEDS
• THERE IS A NEW CLASS OF GENES THAT JUSTMAKE REGULATORY RNA: WE WILL ALSO DISCUSS THIS AREA, BUT THE STATE OF KNOWLEDGE ISVERY EARLY
THE COMPLETEHUMAN GENOME:We will focus in this lecture on genes that are located onChromosome 3
GENES IN CHROMOSOME 3
For illustration, we will discuss several different genes found on Human Chromosome 3:REMEMBER, YOU HAVE TWO COPIES OFTHIS CHROMOSOME, AND GENES ON BOTHARE USUALLY ACTIVE
-A gene that is active in almost all tissues (pyruvate dehydrogenase, or PDH)
-Another gene on Chromosome 3, only active in photoreceptors of the retina (rhodopsin)
-Finally, a gene that is activated during fasting, when you burn fatty acids for energy (fatty-acid-CoA-ligase)
THESE GENES ARE UTILIZED TO DEMONSTRATETHREE KEY CONCEPTS IN GENE EXPRESSION:
• Genes that are active, continually, in most cells
• Genes that only operate in a very restricted set of cells, not affected by diet
• Finally, genes that operate in a variety of tissues, and respond to dietary and other changes
FIBROBLAST
LIVER CELL, MUSCLE CELL
PHOTORECEPTOR
PDH GENE:ACTIVE IN MOST CELLS
FATTY-ACID-CoA-Ligase:Highly Expressed in Cells thatUtilize Fatty Acids for Energy
RHODOPSIN GENE: ACTIVEONLY IN PHOTORECEPTORS
KEY CONCEPT: HOUSEKEEPING GENES
These are genes that are active at all times,in all cells in the body. There are about2,000 housekeeping genes.
Examples: Na/K-ATPase – enzyme that pumps Na out,and K out, to maintain normal ion distributioninside the cell
Pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH): converts pyruvate toacetyl Co-A, at the entry point to the TCA cycle
Pyruvate dehydrogenase, beta-subunit:this gene is expressed in virtually all cells.
A HOUSKEEPING GENE!
GENES ON CHROMOSOME 3
QUESTIONS:
The PDH gene is shown on one copy of chromosome 3.
- How many copies are there of this chromosome, in a typical cell?
- Is the gene for PDH only active, on one copy of that chromosome?
PDH complex (multi-protein): found in all cells that have mitochondria
This complex, includingthe beta-subunit, convertsPYRUVATE to ACETYL-CoA,which is then used in the TCA cycle, to make ATP.
KEY CONCEPT: TISSUE-SPECIFIC GENES
These are genes that are only active in selectedtissues, and remain dormant everywhere else.
Examples: Globin gene: makes globin chain for Hb.Only expressed on red cell precursor cellsin the bone marrow.
Rhodopsin gene: produces key visual protein.Only expressed in rod photoreceptors of the retina.
Rhodopsin (main human visual protein): expressed only in rod photoreceptors. VERY TISSUE SPECIFIC. Cannot be expressed, except in the retina.
GENES ON CHROMOSOME 3
A ROD PHOTORECEPTOR CELL
NO OTHER CELL EXPRESSESTHE GENE FOR RHODOPSIN!
Rhodopsin is locatedin this part of the cell,and responds tolight hitting the retina.
KEY CONCEPT: GENES THAT RESPOND TO DIET
These are genes that active in some tissues(not all), and which change with change in diet. THESE ARE THE GENES WE WILL STUDYIN DETAIL DURING THIS COURSE.
BLACKBOARD GRAPHIC
Examples: TRPV-6 transport protein: up-regulated by calcitriol(the active metabolite of vitamin D); this proteinis needed to absorb Ca(2+) from the digestive tract
Fatty-acid-Co-Ligase: first step in beta-oxidationof fatty acids for energy, activated during fasting.
GENES ON CHROMOSOME 3
FATTY-ACID CoA LIGASE: This gene is activated when fatty acids are delivered to tissues for catabolism,such as during fasting.
Can be expressed in heart muscle,skeletal muscle, liver, kidney.
Its mRNA can also be decreasedby high carbohydrate intake.
The conversion offatty acids to CoAderivatives is catalyzed by:
Fatty-Acid-CoA-Ligase
To BETA-OXIDATION
Pyruvate dehydrogenase, beta-subunit:this gene is expressed in virtually all cells.A HOUSKEEPING GENE!
REMEMBER, WE HAVE TWOCOPIES OF CHROMOSOME 3!
The PDH gene, beta-subunit is active at thesame time on EACH chromosome(maternal and paternal): this protein is made from the PDH gene on each chromosome.
As a general rule, both copies of each gene inyour DNA are active (unless one copy is defective).If you have one good copy, usually it’s OK.
FOR CLASSROOM DISCUSSION: WHAT GENESWOULD YOU EXPECT TO BE ACTIVE INTHE FOLLOWING TISSUES?
-WHITE CELLS
-PANCREATIC BETA CELLS
-CELLS THAT LINE THE STOMACH
-PITUITARY GLAND
Since each cell only activates a PORTIONof its total set of genes to make proteins –
HOW IS THAT REGULATED?
This is one of the fundamental questionsaddressed in human biology. The specific regulation of genes now consumesmuch of the effort in biology research.
THE STEPS IN PROTEIN SYNTHESIS.
CONTROL CAN OCCUR ATEACH STEP IN THE PATHWAY!
RNA initially transcribed
Processed to mRNA
mRNA read into Protein
Protein can be modified
R
MAKE THE INITIAL RNA
PROCESS TO mRNA
TRANSLATE TO PROTEIN
MODIFY THE PROTEIN
AS THE COURSE MOVES ON, WE WILL DISCUSS CONTROL OF
EACH OF THESE FOUR STEPS
WE WILL REVIEW IN DETAIL THE PATHWAYS OF GENE EXPRESSION.
THIS BACKGROUND MATERIALWILL HELP US TO UNDERSTAND
GENE REGULATION.
YOU SHOULD BE MAKINGA SERIES OF PROGRESSIVELY
MORE DETAILED SKETCHES, ASYOU ADD INFORMATION TO
YOUR MODEL OF GENE EXPRESSIONAND THE GENOME