Base composition, selection, and phylogenetic significance of indels in the recombination activating gene-1 in vertebrates
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The Recombination Activating Proteins, RAG1 and RAG2, play a crucial role in the immune response in vertebrates. Among the nuclear markers currently used for phylogenetic purposes, <it>Rag1 </it>has especially enjoyed eno...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-12-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Zoology |
Online Access: | http://www.frontiersinzoology.com/content/6/1/32 |