Evolution and functional divergence of <it>NLRP </it>genes in mammalian reproductive systems

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>NLRPs (Nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain, Leucine rich Repeat and Pyrin domain containing Proteins) are members of NLR (Nod-like receptors) protein family. Recent researches have shown that <it>NLRP </it>genes pla...

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Main Authors: Monget Philippe, Pascal Géraldine, Tian Xin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-08-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/9/202