title: Characterization of the gene encoding herpes simplex virus type 2 glycoprotein C and comparison with the type 1 counterpart.
abstract: The gene encoding the glycoprotein C (gC) of herpes simplex virus type 1 maps to the region of the viral genome from 0.62 to 0.64. Recently, a herpes simplex virus type 2 glycoprotein previously designated gF and now designated gC was mapped to a homologous location. Analysis of the herpes simplex virus type 2 mRNA species encoded in this region revealed a major transcript of 2.5 kilobases, a 0.73-kilobase transcript (the 5' ends of which were mapped by primer extension), and several minor species, all nearly identical to the herpes simplex virus type 1 pattern. A polypeptide of ca. 60,000 daltons was identified by in vitro translation of hybrid-selected mRNA. A smaller protein of ca. 20,000 daltons was also mapped to this region. The nucleotide sequence of a 3.4-kilobase segment of DNA encompassing gC was determined, and an open reading frame of 1,440 nucleotides specifying a 480-amino acid protein with properties consistent with that of a glycoprotein was identified. Comparative DNA sequence analysis showed regions of limited homology within the coding sequences for gC and a deletion which results in 31 fewer amino acids in the gC-2 near the amino terminus of the protein. The carboxy termini of gC-1 and gC-2 are very similar, as are the 20,000-dalton proteins.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Swain
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Peet
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Galloway
mesh_terms: D001483:Base Sequence; D004262:DNA Restriction Enzymes; D004279:DNA, Viral; D005796:Genes; D005814:Genes, Viral; D008970:Molecular Weight; D009693:Nucleic Acid Hybridization; D014176:Protein Biosynthesis; D012333:RNA, Messenger / Q000235:genetics; D012367:RNA, Viral / Q000235:genetics; D018139:Simplexvirus / Q000235:genetics*; D014158:Transcription, Genetic; D014759:Viral Envelope Proteins; D014764:Viral Proteins / Q000235:genetics*
chemical_list: D004279:DNA, Viral; D012333:RNA, Messenger; D012367:RNA, Viral; D014759:Viral Envelope Proteins; D014764:Viral Proteins; C038535:glycoprotein gC, herpes simplex virus type 1; C038534:glycoprotein gF, herpes simplex virus type 2; D004262:DNA Restriction Enzymes