Molecular characteristic of activin receptor IIB and its functions in growth and nutrient regulation in Eriocheir sinensis

Activin receptor IIB (ActRIIB) is a serine/threonine-kinase receptor binding with transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) superfamily ligands to participate in the regulation of muscle mass in vertebrates. However, its structure and function in crustaceans remain unknown. In this study, the ActRIIB gen...

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Main Authors: Jingan Wang, Kaijun Zhang, Xin Hou, Wucheng Yue, He Yang, Xiaowen Chen, Jun Wang, Chenghui Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2020-09-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/9673.pdf