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The human ribosomal protein genes: sequencing and comparative analysis of 73 genes.
Genome research - 1 Mar 2002
Yoshihama Maki, Uechi Tamayo, Asakawa Shuichi, Kawasaki Kazuhiko, Kato Seishi, Higa Sayomi, Maeda Noriko, Minoshima Shinsei, Tanaka Tatsuo, Shimizu Nobuyoshi, Kenmochi Naoya
Abstract excerpt
The ribosome, as a catalyst for protein synthesis, is universal and essential for all organisms. Here we describe the structure of the genes encoding human ribosomal proteins (RPs) and compare this class of genes among several eukaryotes. Using genomic and full-length cDNA sequences, we characterized 73 RP genes and found that (1) transcription starts at a C residue within a characteristic oligopyrimidine tract;...
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