The GCC repeat length in the 5'UTR of <it>MRP1 </it>gene is polymorphic: a functional characterization of its relevance for cystic fibrosis

• Main Authors: Assael Baroukh M (Author), Pradal Ugo (Author), Cigana Cristina (Author), Pasetto Matteo (Author), Nicolis Elena (Author), Melotti Paola (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2006-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Among the members of the ATP binding cassette transporter superfamily, MRPs share the closest homology with the CFTR protein, which is defective in CF disease. <it>MRP1 </it>has been proposed as a potential modifier gene...