The molecular aspects of elastin gene expression.

Publication Type Academic Article
Authors Davidson J, Crystal R
Journal J Invest Dermatol
Volume 79 Suppl 1
Pagination 133s-137s
Date Published 07/01/1982
ISSN 0022-202X
Keywords Elastin
Abstract This report summarizes recent advances in the understanding of the molecular mechanisms which provide the basis for the regulation of elastin synthesis. Methods are available for the direct quantitation of elastin messenger RNA activity and absolute levels of elastin messenger RNA. Current evidence suggests, that at least for some systems, regulation of elastin synthesis primarily occurs at a pretranslational level. Recent advances in the cloning of elastin cDNA and elastin genes will permit the determination of elastin and elastin gene primary structure. These cloned elastin genes will also provide useful probes for the further analysis of the control of elastin gene expression in development and disease states.
DOI 10.1111/1523-1747.ep12546011
PubMed ID 7086184
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