D4 gene and methods of use thereof

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ABSTRACT:
The sequence, molecular structure and expression of a cDNA clone, denoted D4, of human and murine origin, preferentially expressed in hematopoietic cells is described herein. The human cDNA clone has been expressed in bacteria and the predicted 24 Kd protein purified. The protein has been used in studies of its biochemical function. As predicted on the basis of sequence, D4 can function as a GDP-dissociation inhibitor of at least several small GTP-binding proteins (CDC42 and rac). The D4 protein was used to generate a polyclonal antibody specific for the protein. The human cDNA was used to obtain several full length murine genomic clones. A clone has been analyzed and sequenced to use for the construction of a gene-targeting vector to produce animals deficient in D4 through disruption of the gene by homologous recombination. These animals can then be used as models for fundamental and applied research on the GTP-binding proteins.

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