@article{SchartlBarnekow1984, author = {Schartl, Manfred and Barnekow, A.}, title = {Differential expression of the cellular src gene during vertebrate development}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-61893}, year = {1984}, abstract = {No abstract available}, subject = {Physiologische Chemie}, language = {en} } @article{NandaSchartlFeichtingeretal.1992, author = {Nanda, Indrajit and Schartl, Manfred and Feichtinger, Wolfgang and Epplen, J{\"o}rg T. and Schmid, Michael}, title = {Early stages of sex chromosome differentiation in fish as analysed by simple repetitive DNA sequences}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-61715}, year = {1992}, abstract = {Animal sex chromosome evolution has started on different occasions with a homologous pair of autosomes leading to morphologically differentiated gonosomes. In contrast to other vertebrate classes, among fishes cytologically dernonstrahle sex chromosomes are rare. In reptiles, certain motifs of simple tandemly repeated DNA sequences like (gata)\(_n\)/(gaca)\(_m\) are associated with the constitutive heterochromatin of sex chromosomes. In this study a panel of simple repetitive sequence probes was hybridized to restriction enzyme digested genomic DNA of poeciliid fishes. Apparent male heterogamety previously established by genetic experiments in Poecilia reticulata (guppy) was correlated with male-specific hybridization using the (GACA)\(_4\) probe. The (GATA)\(_4\) oligonucleotide identifies certain male guppies by a Y chromosomal polymorphism in the outbred population. In cantrast none of the genetically defined heterogametic situations in Xiphophorus could be verified consistently using the collection of simple repetitive sequence probes. Only individuals from particular populations produced sex-specific patterns of hybridization with (GATA)\(_4\). Additional poeciliid species (P. sphenops, P. velifera) harbour different sex-specifically organized simple repeat motifs. The observed sex-specific hybridization patterns were substantiated by banding analyses of the karyotypes and by in situ hybridization using the (GACA)\(_4\) probe.}, subject = {Physiologische Chemie}, language = {en} } @article{SchartlSchmidtAndersetal.1985, author = {Schartl, Manfred and Schmidt, C. R. and Anders, A. and Barnekow, A.}, title = {Elevated expression of the cellular src gene in tumors of differing etiologies in Xiphophorus}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-61889}, year = {1985}, abstract = {No abstract available}, subject = {Physiologische Chemie}, language = {en} } @article{RaulfRobertsonSchartl1989, author = {Raulf, F. and Robertson, S. M. and Schartl, Manfred}, title = {Evolution of the neuron-specific alternative splicing product of the c-src proto-oncogene}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-61796}, year = {1989}, abstract = {The observation of a slower migrating form of pp6oc-src in neural tissue of chicken and mouse has recently been shown to be due to an alternative transcript form of tbe c-src gene (Martinez et al.: Science 237:411-415, 1987; Levy et al.: Mol Cell Bio17:4142- 4145, 1987). An insertion of 18 basepairs between exons 3 and 4, presumed to be due to alternative splicing of a mini-exon, gives rise to six amino acid residues not found in the non-neuronal (termed flbroblastic) form of pp60\(^{c-src}\). Wehave addressed the question of the evolutionary origin of the c-src neuronal insert · and its functional signiflcance regarding neural-speciflc expression of the c-src gene. To this end we have investigated whether the c-src gene of a lower verlebrate (the teleost fish Xiphophorus) gives rise to a neural-specific transcript in an analogous manner. We could show that the fish c-src gene does encode for a "fibroblastic" and a "neuronal" form of transcript and that the neuronal transcript does indeed arise by way of alternative splicing of a mini-exon. The miniexon is also 18 basepairs long and we could demoostrate directly that this exon lies within the intron separating exons 3 and 4. For comparative purposes we have examined whether the fish c-yes gene, the member of the src gene family most closely related to c-src, also encodes a neural tissue-specific transcript. No evidence for a second transcript form in brain was obtained. This result suggests that the mini-exon arose within the c-src gene lineage sometime between the srclyes gene duplication event and the divergence of the evolutionary lineage giving rise to the teleost fish. Published genomic sequence of src-related genes in Drosophila and our own results with Hydra demoostrate no intron in these species at the analogous location, consistent with first appearance of this mini-exon sometime between 550 and 400 million years ago.}, subject = {Physiologische Chemie}, language = {en} } @article{SchartlDimitrijevicSchartl1994, author = {Schartl, A. and Dimitrijevic, N. and Schartl, Manfred}, title = {Evolutionary origin and molecular biology of the melanoma-inducing oncogene of Xiphophorus}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-61954}, year = {1994}, abstract = {No abstract available}, subject = {Physiologische Chemie}, language = {en} } @article{BarnekowPaulSchartl1987, author = {Barnekow, A. and Paul, E. and Schartl, Manfred}, title = {Expression of the c-src protooncogene in human skin tumors}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-61870}, year = {1987}, abstract = {No abstract available}, subject = {Physiologische Chemie}, language = {en} } @article{Schartl1990, author = {Schartl, Manfred}, title = {Homology of melanoma-inducing loci in the genus Xiphophorus}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-61757}, year = {1990}, abstract = {Several species of the genus Xiphophorus are polymorphic for specific pigment patterns. Same of these give rise to malignant melanoma following the appropriate crossings. For one of these pattern Iod from the platyfish Xiphophorus maculatus the melanoma-inducing gene has been doned and found to encode a novel receptor tyrosine kinase, designated Xmrk. Using molecular probes from this gene in Southern blot analyses on single fish DNA preparations from 600 specimens of different populations of various species of the genus Xiphophorus and their hybrids, either with or without melanomapredisposing pattern, it was shown that all individuals contain the Xmrk gene as a proto-oncogene. It is located on the sex chromosome. All fish that carry a melanoma-predisposing locus which has been identified by Mendelian genetics contain an additional copy of Xmrk, closely linked to a specific melanophore pattern locus on the sex chromosome. The melanoma-inducing loci of the different species and populations are homologous. The additional copy of Xmrk obviously arose by a geneduplication event, thereby acquiring the oncogenic potential. The homology of the melanomainducing Iod points to a similar mechanism of tumor suppression in all feral fish populations of the different species of the genus Xiphophorus.}, subject = {Physiologische Chemie}, language = {en} } @article{BarnekowSchartlAndersetal.1982, author = {Barnekow, A. and Schartl, Manfred and Anders, F. and Bauer, H.}, title = {Identification of a fish protein associated with a kinase activity and related to the Rous sarcoma virus transforming protein}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-61946}, year = {1982}, abstract = {No abstract available}, subject = {Physiologische Chemie}, language = {en} } @article{MauelerEigenbrodtSchartl1987, author = {Maueler, W. and Eigenbrodt, E. and Schartl, Manfred}, title = {Intermediary metabolism of normal and tumorous tissue of Xiphophorus (Teleostei: Poeciliidae)}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-61855}, year = {1987}, abstract = {No abstract available}, subject = {Physiologische Chemie}, language = {en} } @article{ErbeldingDenkSchroderSchartletal.1994, author = {Erbelding-Denk, Claudia and Schroder, Johannes H. and Schartl, Manfred and Nanda, Indrajit and Schmid, Michael and Epplen, J{\"o}rg T.}, title = {Male polymorphism in Limia perugiae (Pisces: Poeciliidae)}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-61573}, year = {1994}, abstract = {The male-polymorphic poeciliid fish, Limia perugiae, a small teleostean endemic to the southeast of the Caribbean island Hispafiola, consists of three male size morphs with uniform females. Large males differentiate at a size va:rying between 25 and 38 mm; intermediate males, between 21 and 25 mm. Under competition, !arge males exhibit an elaborate courtship display, whereas small males show only a sneak-chase behavior. Intermediate males adapt their tactics to the respective competitors. However, all malemorphs can switch from courtship display to sneak-chase behavior. In large mating groups with four males of different size and five or six virgin females, large dominant a-males as weil as small subordinate \(\delta\)-males did not produce any offspring. Unexpectedly, all progeny were sired exclusively by the intemediate subordinate ß- and \(\gamma\)-males. Breeding experiments with the three male morphs can best be explained by a model of Y -linked genes for small and !arge size which are both suspended by the activity of an autosomal recessive repressor responsible for the development of intermediate males. The dominant allele of the recessive repressor, in either its homoorits heterozygous state, activates the Y-chromosomal genes for !arge or small size, respectively. Accordingly, intermediate males may produce male offspring of all size classes, depending on the presence of either the Y-linked gene or the autosomal repressor.}, subject = {Physiologische Chemie}, language = {en} } @article{LubjuhnSchartlEpplen1994, author = {Lubjuhn, T. and Schartl, Manfred and Epplen, J. T.}, title = {Methodik und Anwendungsgebiete des genetischen Fingerabdruckverfahrens}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-61978}, year = {1994}, abstract = {No abstract available}, subject = {Physiologische Chemie}, language = {en} } @article{SchartlAdam1992, author = {Schartl, Manfred and Adam, Dieter}, title = {Molecular cloning, structural characterization, and analysis of transcription of the melanoma oncogene of xiphophorus}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-61989}, year = {1992}, abstract = {No abstract available}, subject = {Physiologische Chemie}, language = {en} } @article{GoetzKoesterWinkleretal.1994, author = {G{\"o}tz, Rudolf and K{\"o}ster, Reinhard and Winkler, Christoph and Raulf, Friedrich and Lottspeich, Friedrich and Schartl, Manfred and Thoenen, Hans}, title = {Neurotrophin-6 is a new member of the nerve growth factor family}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-61544}, year = {1994}, abstract = {DURING vertebrale development, many neurons depend for survival and differentiation on their target cells\(^{1-3}\). The best documented mediator of such a retrograde trophic action is the neurotrophin nerve growth factor (NGF)\(^1\). NGF and the other known members of tbe neurotrophin family, brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), neurotrophin-3 (NT -3) and neurotrophin-4/5 (NT -4/5) are conserved as distinct genes over large evolutionary distances\(^{4 -6}\). Here we report the cloning of neurotrophin-6 (NT -6), a new member of this family from the teleost fish Xiphophorus. NT -6 distinguishes itself from the other known neurotrophins in that it is not found as a soluble protein in the medium of producing cells. The addition of heparin (but not chondroitin) effects the release of NT -6 from cell surface and extracellular matrix molecules. Recombinant purified NT -6 has a spectrum of actions similar to NGF on chick sympathetic and sensory neurons, albeit with a lower potency. NT -6 is expressed in tbe embryonie valvulla cerebelli; expression persists in some adult tissues. The interaction of NT-6 with heparin-binding molecuJes may modulate its action in the nervous system .}, subject = {Physiologische Chemie}, language = {en} } @article{WittbrodtAdamMalitscheketal.1989, author = {Wittbrodt, J. and Adam, D. and Malitschek, B. and Maueler, W. and Raulf, F. and Telling, A. and Robertson, M. and Schartl, Manfred}, title = {Novel putative receptor tyrosine kinase encoded by the melanoma-inducing Tu locus in Xiphophorus}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-61800}, year = {1989}, abstract = {No abstract available}, subject = {Physiologische Chemie}, language = {en} } @article{SchartlSchluppSchartletal.1991, author = {Schartl, Manfred and Schlupp, Ingo and Schartl, Angelika and Meyer, Manfred K. and Nanda, Indrajit and Schmid, Michael and Epplen, J{\"o}rg T. and Parzefall, Jakob}, title = {On the stability of dispensable constituents of the eukaryotic genome: Stability of coding sequences versus truly hypervariable sequences in a clonal vertebrate, the amazon molly, Poecilia formosa}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-61731}, year = {1991}, abstract = {In dooal unisexual vertebrales, the genes specifying the males become dispensable. To study tbe rate of such geoes the gynogeoetic all-female fisb Poecilillfonnolll was treated with androgens. Phenotypic males were obtained that exbibited the complete set of male cbaracteristics of dosely related gooocboristic species, induding body proportions, pigmentation, the extremely complex insemination apparatus of poecil{\"u}d fish, sexual bebavior, and spermatogeoesls. Tbe apparent stabllity of such genic structures, induding those involved in androgen regulation, is contrasted by high instability of noncoding sequeaces. Frequent mutations, thelr donal transmission, and at least two truly hypervariable Iod leading to individual difl'ereaces between these othenrise donal organisms were detected by DNA fingerprinting. These observations substantiate the concept that also in "ameiotic" vertebrates certain compartments of the genome are more prooe to mutatiooal alterations than others.}, subject = {Physiologische Chemie}, language = {en} } @article{ClaussWinklerLohmeyeretal.1990, author = {Clauss, Gerd and Winkler, Christoph and Lohmeyer, J{\"u}rgen and Anders, Fritz and Schartl, Manfred}, title = {Oncofetal antigen in Xiphophorus detected by monoclonal antibodies directed against melanoma-associated antigens}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-61784}, year = {1990}, abstract = {Monoclonal antlbodies (MAbs) directed against Xiphophorus melanoma cells were deve(oped and tested by lndirect immunofluorescence and Immunoperoxidase staining for reactivity with a panel of I 5 allogeneic tissues and 12 allogeneic cell llnes. The reactivity of such MAbs was restricted to melanoma cells from tumor biopsies and melanoma-derived cell lines. ln addition, all embryonie cells of all histiotypes from developmental stages later than mld·organogenesis and from corresponding short term in vitro cultures reacted with these MAbs. ln contrast, normal tissues and organs from adult fish dlsplayed no reactivity, thus implying that the melanoma-associated antigens detected by the MAbs described are oncofetal antigens.}, subject = {Physiologische Chemie}, language = {en} } @article{NandaSchartlEpplenetal.1993, author = {Nanda, Indrajit and Schartl, Manfred and Epplen, J{\"o}rg T. and Feichtinger, Wolfgang and Schmid, Michael}, title = {Primitive sex chromosomes in poeciliid fishes harbor simple repetitive DNA sequences}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-61659}, year = {1993}, abstract = {The demonstration ofthe chromosomal mode ofsex determinationvia genetic experiments as well as the absence of heteromorphic sex chromosomes affirm poeciliid fishes as a unique group among vertebrates that are endowed with the mostprimitive form of sex chromosornes. In many different taxa the evolutionary process involved in the differentiation ofadvanced sex chromosomes is outlined through sex specifically organized repetitive sequences. In this investigation hydridization of synthetic probes specific to genomic simple repeat motifs uncovers a sex-specific hybridization pattern in certain viviparaus fishes ofthe family Poeciliidae. The hybridization pattern together with specific staining ofthe constitutive heterochromatin by C-banding reveals heterogamety in males (Poecilia reticulata) as weil as in females (P. sphenops). In P. velifera, however, C-banding alone fails to unravel the heterogametic status. The female specific W-chromosome can be detected by simple repetitive sequence probes. Therefore, the principal significance of heterochromatization as a means of generating differentiated sex chromosomes is evident.}, subject = {Physiologische Chemie}, language = {en} } @article{SchartlPeter1988, author = {Schartl, Manfred and Peter, R. U.}, title = {Progressive growth of fish tumors after transplantation into thymus-aplastic (nu/nu) mice}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-61833}, year = {1988}, abstract = {No abstract available}, subject = {Physiologische Chemie}, language = {en} } @article{SchluppParzefallEpplenetal.1992, author = {Schlupp, Ingo and Parzefall, Jakob and Epplen, J{\"o}rg T. and Nanda, Indrajit and Schmid, Michael and Schartl, Manfred}, title = {Pseudomale behaviour and spontaneous masculinization in the all-female teleost Poecilia formosa (Teleostei: Poeciliidae)}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-61688}, year = {1992}, abstract = {Pseudosexual behaviour is a rare phenomenon associated with unisexuality in vertebrates. In the gynogenetic, all-female teleost Poecilia formosa, rare individuals occur that resemble males of closely related gonochoristic species both in behaviour and external morphology. These masculinized gynogens and normal gynogens are members of the same clone, as demonstrated by DNA-fingerprinting. The behaviour of these masculinized gynogens is described and compared to the behaviour of the gonochoristic species Poecilia mexicana, P. latipinna and their hybrid as weil as androgen-treated individuals of P. formosa. No statistically significant difTerences were found between masculinized gynogens and hormonetreated individuals nor between the gonochoristic P. mexicana and P. latipinna males. Differences exist between gonochoristic and unisexual species. Passihle causes and effects of masculinized gynogens are discussed.}, subject = {Physiologische Chemie}, language = {en} } @article{MeyerMorrisseySchartl1994, author = {Meyer, Axel and Morrissey, Jean M. and Schartl, Manfred}, title = {Recurrent origin of a sexually selected trait in Xiphophorus fishes inferred from a molecular phylogeny}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-61569}, year = {1994}, abstract = {DARWIN\(^1\) believed that sexual selection accounts for the evolution of exaggerated male ornaments, such as the sword-like caudal fin extensions of male fishes of the genus Xiphophorus, that appear detrimental to survival. Swordtails continue to feature prominently in empirical work and theories of sexual selection; the pre-existing bias hypothesis has been offered as an explanation for the evolution of swords in these fishes\(^{2,3}\). Based upon a largely morphological phylogeny, this hypothesis suggests that female preference to mate with sworded males arose in ancestrally swordless species, thus pre-dating the origin of the sword itself and directly driving its evolution. Here we present a molecular phylogeny (based on mitochondrial and nuclear DNA sequences) of Xiphophorus which differs from the traditional one: it indicates that the sword originated and was lost repeatedly. Our phylogeny suggests that the ancestor of the genus is more likely to have possessed a sword than not, thus questioning the applicability of the pre-existing bias hypothesis as an explanation for the cvolution of this sexually selected trait.}, subject = {Physiologische Chemie}, language = {en} }