Activation of V(D)J recombination by RAG1 and RAG2

Trends Genet. 1992 Dec;8(12):413-6. doi: 10.1016/0168-9525(92)90323-v.

Abstract

V(D)J recombination is normally limited to lymphoid cells, but expression of the RAG1 and RAG2 genes allows other cell types to carry out this reaction. The products of these recently discovered genes may form part of the recombination machinery, and are a focal point for lymphoid development.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • 3T3 Cells
  • Animals
  • DNA-Binding Proteins*
  • Gene Expression Regulation
  • Gene Rearrangement, B-Lymphocyte*
  • Gene Rearrangement, T-Lymphocyte*
  • Genes, Immunoglobulin*
  • Homeodomain Proteins*
  • Mice
  • Mice, Transgenic
  • Models, Genetic
  • Protein Biosynthesis
  • Proteins / genetics
  • Proteins / physiology*
  • Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell / genetics*
  • Recombination, Genetic*
  • Transfection

Substances

  • DNA-Binding Proteins
  • Homeodomain Proteins
  • Proteins
  • Rag2 protein, mouse
  • Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell
  • V(D)J recombination activating protein 2
  • RAG-1 protein