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. 1990 Sep;10(9):4524–4528. doi: 10.1128/mcb.10.9.4524

A Drosophila ribosomal protein functions in mammalian cells.

C G Maki 1, D D Rhoads 1, J J Diaz 1, D J Roufa 1
PMCID: PMC361039  PMID: 2388616

Abstract

A cDNA expression vector encoding Drosophila ribosomal protein S14 was transfected into cultured Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells that harbor a recessive RPS14 emetine resistance mutation. Transformants synthesized the insect mRNA and polypeptide and consequently displayed an emetine-sensitive phenotype. These observations indicate that the insect protein was accurately expressed and correctly assembled into functional mammalian 40S ribosomal subunits.

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