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The G protein-coupled receptor subset of the dog genome is more similar to that in humans than rodents
15 Jan 2009
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The dog is an important model organism and it is considered to be closer to humans than rodents regarding metabolism and responses to drugs. The close relationship between humans and dogs over many centuries has lead to the diversity of the canine species, important genetic discoveries and an appreciation of the effects of old age in another species. The superfamily of G protein-coupled receptors...
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