title: Molecular cloning of mRNA sequences transiently induced during rat liver regeneration.
abstract: In order to isolate genes which are induced during liver regeneration, we have constructed a cDNA library from 16-h-regenerating liver poly(A)+ RNA. By computer analysis of autoradiograms produced by differential plaque hybridization with cDNA from normal or 16-h-regenerating liver, we have isolated several recombinant clones representing sequences transiently increased during liver regeneration. Three of these were further characterized: the level of the corresponding mRNAs increase rapidly after partial hepatectomy, before the onset of DNA synthesis. Two clones were identified as fibrinogen clones. It is speculated that alpha-fibrinogen may be involved in the growth process, or in its regulation.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001483:Base Sequence; D003001:Cloning, Molecular; D004247:DNA / Q000378:metabolism; D005796:Genes; D008099:Liver / Q000166:cytology / Q000378:metabolism*; D008115:Liver Regeneration; D008297:Male; D009693:Nucleic Acid Hybridization; D012333:RNA, Messenger / Q000096:biosynthesis / Q000235:genetics*; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains
chemical_list: D012333:RNA, Messenger; D004247:DNA