Identification of a gene encoding TULP2, a retina specific prote

Details Identification of a gene encoding TULP2, a retina specific prote Identification of a gene encoding TULP2, a retina specific prote

1996-09-04

1998-01-06

Jones, W. Gary

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Spore forming or isolating process

435 6, 435 912, 4353201, 536 231, 536235, 536 243, 536 2431, 536 2433, 935 6, 935 8, 935 77, 935 78, C07H 2104, C12N 1563, C12N 1585

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ABSTRACT:
The gene responsible for an autosomal dominant con-rod retinal dystrophy is identified, TULP2. The genes are used to produce the encoded protein; in screening for compositions that modulate the expression or function of TULP2 protein; and in studying associated physiological pathways.

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