Concept information
Preferred term
Genes, erbA
Type
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Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- erbA Genes
Note
- erbA stands for "ERythroBlastosis virus, Avian"; GENES, ERBB & its specifics are also available; in titles & translations spell as erbA
Scope note
- Genes related to the erbA DNA sequence that was first isolated from the avian erythroblastosis virus (ERYTHROBLASTOSIS VIRUS, AVIAN), v-erbA. In cells, erbA genes encode thyroid hormone receptors (RECEPTORS, THYROID HORMONE). Two distinct c-erbA genes have been identified: erbA-alpha located at 17q21; and erbA-beta located at 3p24. Truncations at the N- and C-terminals of erbA result in products resembling v-erbA. Truncations affect hormone responsiveness but not DNA binding capacity.
History note
- 95
In other languages
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Finnish
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erbA-geeni
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Swedish
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c-erbA gener
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c-erbA proto-onkogener
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erbA-alfa gener
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erbA-beta gener
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THRA gener
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THRB gener
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TR-alfa gener
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TR-beta gener
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v-erbA gener
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v-erbA onkogener
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webA-beta gener
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D018776
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