Characterization of genes involved in ceramide metabolism in the Pacific oyster (<it>Crassostrea gigas</it>)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The lipid signaling molecule, ceramide, is a key component of the vertebrate stress response, however, there is limited information concerning its role in invertebrate species. In order to identify genes involved in ceramide metaboli...

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Main Authors: Timmins-Schiffman Emma, Roberts Steven
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/5/502