Dimorphic regulation of the MafB gene by sex steroids in hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus)
Luis Ramos
Abstract:Background
MafB is a transcription factor that regulates macrophage differentiation. Macrophages are a traditional feature of the hamster Harderian gland (HG); however, studies pertaining to MafB expression in the HG are scant. Here, I cloned and sequenced the full-length cDNA of the MafB gene in adult hamsters.
Results
Molecular characterization revealed that MafB encodes a protein containing 323 amino acids with a DNA-binding domain, a transactivation domain, and a leucine zipper domain. Bioinformatic analys… Show more
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