Phylogenetic analysis of ferlin genes reveals ancient eukaryotic origins

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The ferlin gene family possesses a rare and identifying feature consisting of multiple tandem C2 domains and a C-terminal transmembrane domain. Much currently remains unknown about the fundamental function of this gene family, howeve...

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Main Authors: Lek Monkol, Lek Angela, North Kathryn N, Cooper Sandra T
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/10/231