Abstract
The nucleotide sequence coding for sex-limited protein (Slp), the testosterone-regulated isotype of the fourth component of mouse complement (C4), has been determined from cloned genomic DNA and cDNA fragments. The complete deduced amino acid sequence for the single chain precursor protein of Slp (pro-Slp) consists of 1716 residues. The mature beta, alpha, and gamma subunits contain 654, 763, and 291 amino acids, respectively. One potential carbohydrate attachment site is predicted from the beta-chain, five for the alpha-chain, and none for the gamma-chain. From the comparison with the mouse C4 sequences, an extensive overall sequence homology, 96.0% in nucleotides and 94.2% in amino acids, is observed. Only one deletion/insertion event is recognized between C4 and Slp sequences: three residues near the Cls cleavage site are deleted from Slp. The distribution of cysteine residues is completely conserved between pro-Slp and pro-C4.
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