Nucleotide variability and linkage disequilibrium patterns in the porcine <it>MUC4</it> gene
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>MUC4 is a type of membrane anchored glycoprotein and serves as the major constituent of mucus that covers epithelial surfaces of many tissues such as trachea, colon and cervix. MUC4 plays important roles in the lubrication and protec...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Genetics |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/13/57 |