Reading the hedgehog morphogen gradient by measuring the ratio of bound to unbound patched protein
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An attempt is made to show that a cell's measure of ambient active (unliganded) Ptc molecules. It is found that Hh-bund Ptc can titrate the inhibitory action of unbound Ptc.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2004
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Evolution in bacteria
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Research on bacterial evolution is examined in detail. The role of bacterial proteins which have been studied in a new research project, is assessed.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2001
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