Ubp43 gene expression is required for normal Isg15 expression and fetal development

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Isg15 covalently modifies murine endometrial proteins in response to early pregnancy. Isg15 can also be severed from targeted proteins by a specific protease called Ubp43 (Usp18). Mice lacking Ubp43 (null) form increased conjugated I...

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Main Authors: Shen Meifeng, Yan Ming, Ritchie Kenneth J, Austin Kathleen J, Rempel Lea A, Zhang Dong-Er, Henkes Luiz E, Hansen Thomas R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-03-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/5/1/13