Transcriptional induction of two genes in human cells by beta interferon.

AUTOR(ES)

Larner, A C

RESUMO

The binding of interferons to distinct cell surface receptors leads to the induction of synthesis of several unique polypeptides and their corresponding mRNAs (1-6). We have isolated two cDNAs that are complementary to nuclear RNA whose synthesis is induced from undetectable levels to maximal rates of transcription within 30-60 min after the addition of beta interferon to human fibroblasts or to HeLa cells. These results prove that a single polypeptide can, by binding to a specific plasma membrane receptor, promptly activate the transcription of a defined set of genes.

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