Nonsynonymous substitution rate (Ka) is a relatively consistent parameter for defining fast-evolving and slow-evolving protein-coding genes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mammalian genome sequence data are being acquired in large quantities and at enormous speeds. We now have a tremendous opportunity to better understand which genes are the most variable or conserved, and what their particular functio...

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Main Authors: Wang Lei, Liu Fei, Wang Dapeng, Huang Shi, Yu Jun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:Biology Direct
Online Access:http://www.biology-direct.com/content/6/1/13