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Sequence analysis of the human kallikrein gene locus identifies a unique polymorphic minisatellite element.
Biochemical and biophysical research communications - 3 Aug 2001
Yousef G M, Bharaj B S, Yu H, Poulopoulos J, Diamandis E P
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Minisatellites are repetitive sequences of DNA that are present throughout the genome. Although the origin and function of these minisatellites is still unknown, they found clinical applications as markers of many diseases, including cancer. Also, they are useful tools for DNA fingerprinting and linkage analysis. Kallikreins are serine proteases that appear to be involved in many diseases including brain...
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