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Rapidly evolving marmoset MSMB genes are differently expressed in the male genital tract.
Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E - 9 Sept 2009
Lundwall Ake, Larne Olivia, Nayudu Penelope L, Ceder Yvonne, Valtonen-André Camilla
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Beta-microseminoprotein, an abundant component in prostatic fluid, is encoded by the potential tumor suppressor gene MSMB. Some New World monkeys carry several copies of this gene, in contrast to most mammals, including humans, which have one only. Here we have investigated the background for the species difference by analyzing the chromosomal organization and expression of MSMB in the common marmoset...
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