Isolation and expression analysis of the testis-specific gene, human OPPO1.
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SUBMITTER: Miyamoto T
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3455606 | biostudies-other | 2004 Apr
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Isolation and expression analysis of the testis-specific gene, human OPPO1.
Miyamoto Toshinobu T Sengoku Kazuo K Hayashi Hiroaki H Sasaki Yoshihito Y Takuma Naoyuki N Yamashita Tsuyoshi T Ishikawa Mutsuo M
Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics 20040401 4
<h4>Purpose</h4>To investigate human spermatogenesis, we isolated human testis-specific genes.<h4>Methods</h4>Using mouse amino acid sequences, we found the region including homology in amino acid level in the human genome sequences. The primers encompassing introns were made and RT-PCR and RACE were carried out. The resultant PCR products were sequenced.<h4>Results</h4>The full-length cDNA of human OPPO1 was isolated. It encodes 257 amino acid residues. The expression of the human OPPO1 was pre ...[more]
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