Identification and characterization of a gene coding a novel isoform of DEAD-box protein

Lanlan Yin, JianMin Li, Hu Zhu, Min Lin, Lijun Cheng, Youqun Wang, Zuomin Zhou and Jiahao Sha

Reproduction, Fertility and Development 14(3) 185 - 189
Published: 10 May 2002

Abstract

A gene coding a novel isoform of DEAD-box protein named testicular DEAD-box protein (tDbp), presumably involved in testicular function, was identified and characterized. Testicular DEAD-box protein was cloned from a human testis cDNA library. The cDNA microarray hybridization showed that it was expressed at a higher level in adult testis than in embryo testis. Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction indicated that tDbp was specifically expressed in testis, but not in some other tissues.

Full text doi:10.1071/RD01028

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