Absence of gemin5 from SMN complexes in nuclear Cajal bodies

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Spinal muscular atrophy is caused by reduced levels of the survival of motor neurons (SMN) protein. SMN is found in large complexes with Sm proteins and at least eight other proteins, including seven "gemins". These complex...

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Main Authors: Burghes Arthur HM, Le Thanh T, Lam Le Thanh, Fuller Heidi R, Hao Le thi, Morris Glenn E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-07-01
Series:BMC Cell Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2121/8/28