Translational Control of Globin Synthesis by Haemin in <i>Xenopus</i> Oocytes

Giglioni, B.; Gianni, A.M.; Comi, P.; Ottolenghi, S.; Rungger, Duri

doi:10.1038/newbio246099a0

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Translational Control of Globin Synthesis by Haemin in Xenopus Oocytes

ContributorsGiglioni, B.; Gianni, A.M.; Comi, P.; Ottolenghi, S.; Rungger, Duri

Published inNature. New biology, vol. 246, no. 152, p. 99-102

Publication date1973-11-28

Abstract

Haemin was shown to stimulate α but not β globin synthesis by study of the translation of haemoglobin mRNA in Xenopus oocytes. Haemin acted at the translational level in this system.

NoteTravaux du Département de biologie animale ; vol. 21, no 572

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Faculté des sciences / Section de biologie / Département de génétique et évolution

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GIGLIONI, B. et al. Translational Control of Globin Synthesis by Haemin in Xenopus Oocytes. In: Nature. New biology, 1973, vol. 246, n° 152, p. 99–102. doi: 10.1038/newbio246099a0

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DOI : 10.1038/newbio246099a0
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Translational Control of Globin Synthesis by Haemin in Xenopus Oocytes

Haemin was shown to stimulate α but not β globin synthesis by study of the translation of haemoglobin mRNA in Xenopus oocytes. Haemin acted at the translational level in this system.

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