Optimization of a large-scale gene disruption protocol in <it>Dictyostelium </it>and analysis of conserved genes of unknown function

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Development of the post-genomic age in <it>Dictyostelium </it>will require the existence of rapid and reliable methods to disrupt genes that would allow the analysis of entire gene families and perhaps the possibility to...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Escalante Ricardo, Robles Alicia, Torija Patricia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-08-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/6/75