Gene amplification of the <it>Hps </it>locus in <it>Glycine max</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hydrophobic protein from soybean (HPS) is an 8 kD cysteine-rich polypeptide that causes asthma in persons allergic to soybean dust. HPS is synthesized in the pod endocarp and deposited on the seed surface during development. Past evi...

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Main Authors: Kuflu Kuflom, Gijzen Mark, Moy Pat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-03-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2229/6/6