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Combined zebrafish-yeast chemical-genetic screens reveal gene-copper-nutrition interactions that modulate melanocyte pigmentation.
Disease models & mechanisms - 1 Jan 2000
Ishizaki Hironori, Spitzer Michaela, Wildenhain Jan, Anastasaki Corina, Zeng Zhiqiang, Dolma Sonam, Shaw Michael, Madsen Erik, Gitlin Jonathan, Marais Richard, Tyers Mike, Patton E Elizabeth
Abstract excerpt
Hypopigmentation is a feature of copper deficiency in humans, as caused by mutation of the copper (Cu(2+)) transporter ATP7A in Menkes disease, or an inability to absorb copper after gastric surgery. However, many causes of copper deficiency are unknown, and genetic polymorphisms might underlie sensitivity to suboptimal environmental copper conditions. Here, we combined phenotypic screens in zebrafish for...
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