Interference of kallikrein 1b26 (klk1b26) translation by microRNA specifically expressed in female mouse submandibular glands: an additional mechanism for sexual dimorphism of klk1b26 protein in the glands

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mouse kallikrein 1b26 (klk1b26) protein is more abundant in male submandibular glands (SMGs) than in female ones. This sexual dimorphism has been thought to be due to increased mRNA synthesis stimulated by androgen. However, the klk1...

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Main Authors: Kurihara Kinji, Nakanishi Nobuo, Tomomura Akito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:Biology of Sex Differences
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Online Access:http://www.bsd-journal.com/content/2/1/13