Polymorphism in regulatory gene sequences.
Department of Immunology, Windeyer Institute of Medical Science, University College London Medical School, Cleveland Street, London W1P 6DB, UK. n.mitchison@ucl.ac.uk
The extensive polymorphism revealed in non-coding gene-regulatory sequences, particularly in the immune system, suggests that this type of genetic variation is functionally and evolutionarily far more important than has been suspected, and provides a lead to new therapeutic strategies.
PMID: 11178274 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
PMCID: PMC150430