A vertebrate globin expressed in the brain.

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Title: A vertebrate globin expressed in the brain.
Authors: Burmester, Thorsten, Weich, Bettina, Reinhardt, Sigrid, Hankeln, Thomas
Source: Nature. 9/28/2000, Vol. 407 Issue 6803, p520. 4p. 2 Color Photographs, 2 Diagrams, 1 Chart.
Subjects: Globin, Globin genes, Human genetics, Neurosciences
Abstract: Reports the identification of a third globin type in man and mouse called neuroglobin, which is analogous to myoglobin. The name, which was given because it is predominantly expressed in the brain; Speculation that neuroglobin may increase the availability of oxygen to brain tissue; Exon-intron structure of the human neuroglobin gene; Evolutionary aspects of the gene.
Database: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
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Abstract:Reports the identification of a third globin type in man and mouse called neuroglobin, which is analogous to myoglobin. The name, which was given because it is predominantly expressed in the brain; Speculation that neuroglobin may increase the availability of oxygen to brain tissue; Exon-intron structure of the human neuroglobin gene; Evolutionary aspects of the gene.
ISSN:00280836
DOI:10.1038/35035093