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Computational analyses and prediction of guanylin deleterious SNPs.
Peptides - 1 Jul 2015
Porto William F, Franco Octávio L, Alencar Sérgio A
Abstract excerpt
Human guanylin, coded by the GUCA2A gene, is a member of a peptide family that activates intestinal membrane guanylate cyclase, regulating electrolyte and water transport in intestinal and renal epithelia. Deregulation of guanylin peptide activity has been associated with colon adenocarcinoma, adenoma and intestinal polyps. Besides, it is known that mutations on guanylin receptors could be involved in meconium...
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