The full-length cDNA encoding the porcine ribosomal protein rpS12 was
shown to be differentially expressed in endothelial and smooth muscle
cells. A cDNA clone containing the entire rpS12 sequence was isolated
from growth-stimulated capillary endothelial cells by use of subtracti
ve hybridization and differential screening. The porcine rpS12 cDNA co
ding region exhibits 94% identity to the rat rpS12 and 92% to the huma
n rpS12 cDNAs.