title: Characterization of a cDNA coding for sex steroid-binding protein of human plasma.
abstract: A cDNA (912 nucleotides) coding for human plasma sex steroid-binding protein (SBP) was characterized from a phage clone previously isolated by screening a Charon 21A human liver cDNA library with rat androgen binding protein (ABP) cDNA. The deduced amino acid sequence from the cDNA indicated that the insert was a partial clone coding for 281 amino acids starting with residue 92 (glycine) encompassing the alternating leucyl residues and the carboxyl-end 373 (histidine) as previously reported [(1986) Biochemistry 25, 7584]. The potential polyadenylation signal sequence ATTAAA is present as part of the 3'-coding region and the stop codon TAA. Both are followed by a short 20 untranslated nucleotides and a poly(A) tract of 49 nucleotides. Significant homologous sequences (76%) at the DNA level exist between human SBP and rat ABP which might suggest the possibility that both evolved from a common primordial gene. Demonstration of the presence of an SBP cDNA in a human liver cDNA library provides the first evidence that liver is the site of SBP biosynthesis.
mesh_terms: D000595:Amino Acid Sequence; D000818:Animals; D010582:Bacteriophage lambda / Q000235:genetics; D001483:Base Sequence; D003001:Cloning, Molecular; D004247:DNA / Q000378:metabolism*; D005822:Genetic Vectors; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000378:metabolism; D051381:Rats; D012689:Sequence Homology, Nucleic Acid; D012738:Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin / Q000235:genetics*
chemical_list: D012738:Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin; D004247:DNA