Cyclic stretch increases splicing noise rate in cultured human fibroblasts

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mechanical forces are known to alter the expression of genes, but it has so far not been reported whether they may influence the fidelity of nucleus-based processes. One experimental approach permitting to address this question is th...

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Main Authors: Spatz Joachim P, Lamla Markus, Deibler Martin, Striegl Britta, Mellert Kevin, Uhl Michael, Kemkemer Ralf, Kaufmann Dieter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/4/470