Polymorphism in regulatory gene sequences.

ABSTRACT: The extensive polymorphism revealed in non-coding gene-regulatory sequences, particularly in the immune system, suggests that this type of genetic variation is functionally and evolutionarily far more important than has been suspected, and provides a lead to new therapeutic strategies.

SUBMITTER: Mitchison NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC150430 | biostudies-literature | 2001

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature