Simian Y chromosomes: species-specific rearrangements of DAZ, RBM, and TSPY versus contiguity of PAR and SRY

Mamm Genome. 1998 Mar;9(3):226-31. doi: 10.1007/s003359900730.

Abstract

The three human male specific expressed gene families DAZ, RBM, and TSPY are known to be repetitively clustered in the Y-specific region of the human Y Chromosome (Chr). RBM and TSPY are Y-specifically conserved in simians, whereas DAZ cannot be detected on the Y chromosomes of New World monkeys. The proximity of SRY to the pseudoautosomal region (PAR) is highly conserved and thus most effectively stabilizes the pseudoautosomal boundary on the Y (PABY) in simians. In contrast, the non-recombining part of the Y Chrs, including DAZ, RBM, and TSPY, was exposed to species-specific amplifications, diversifications, and rearrangements. Evolutionary fast fixation of any of these variations was possible as long as they did not interfere with male fertility.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Chromosome Mapping*
  • DNA-Binding Proteins / genetics*
  • Deleted in Azoospermia 1 Protein
  • Gene Rearrangement*
  • Haplorhini / classification
  • Haplorhini / genetics*
  • Hominidae / genetics
  • Hylobates / genetics
  • Male
  • Nuclear Proteins*
  • Phylogeny
  • RNA-Binding Proteins / genetics*
  • Sex-Determining Region Y Protein
  • Species Specificity
  • Transcription Factors*
  • Y Chromosome*

Substances

  • DAZ1 protein, human
  • DNA-Binding Proteins
  • Deleted in Azoospermia 1 Protein
  • Nuclear Proteins
  • RBMY1A1 protein, human
  • RNA-Binding Proteins
  • Sex-Determining Region Y Protein
  • Transcription Factors