Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to C G Koh.
The compact genome of the Japanese pufferfish, Fugu rubripes, about 7.5 times smaller than the human genome, facilitates the isolation of vertebrate genes. We have used this genome to isolate and characterize members of the vertebrate serine/threonine protein phosphatase gene family. Our data reveal the presence of two isoforms of PP2A, alpha and beta, and PPX, as previously found in mammals.
We describe the construction and uses of two new phage lambda replacement vectors. Both are modifications of lambda 2001 which allows selection of cloned inserts by the Spi- phenotype, following the replacement of a gam+ filler fragment. Vector lambda 200g has a second gam gene with an amber mutation in its right arm which enables the selection of clones with inserts in the normal way in Su0 host bacteria and the maintenance of their genetic stability by subsequent growth in Su+ strains. Vector lambda 200c is designed for complementation studies. It contains a cat gene and the attP site of lambda. Recombinants can be inserted into the bacterial chromosome or into an episome with the aid of appropriate helpers.