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Closely related proteins MBD2 and MBD3 play distinctive but interacting roles in mouse development

Authors :
Hendrich, Brian
Guy, Jacquieline
Ramsahoye, Bernard
Wilson, Valerie A.
Bird, Adrian
Source :
Genes & Development. March 15, 2001, Vol. 15 Issue 6, p710, 14 p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

It has been shown, using gene targeting, that two closely related proteins, MBD2 and MBD3, are not functionally redundant in mice. MBD3, based on genetic and biochemical data, seems to be a key component of the Mi-2/NuRD corepressor complex. MBD2 may be one of a number of factors that can recruit the complex to DNA. Maternal behavior is defective and a component of MeCP1 is missing in Mdb2(-/-) mice.

Details

ISSN :
08909369
Volume :
15
Issue :
6
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Genes & Development
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.73905828