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Molecular evolution of the metazoan PHD-HIF oxygen-sensing system.
Molecular biology and evolution - 1 Jun 2011
Rytkönen Kalle T, Williams Tom A, Renshaw Gillian M, Primmer Craig R, Nikinmaa Mikko
Abstract excerpt
Metazoans rely on aerobic energy production, which requires an adequate oxygen supply. During reduced oxygen supply (hypoxia), the most profound changes in gene expression are mediated by transcription factors known as hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs). HIF alpha proteins are commonly posttranslationally regulated by prolyl-4-hydroxylase (PHD) enzymes, which are direct "sensors" of cellular oxygen levels. We...
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