Polymorphism in regulatory gene sequences

Genome Biol. 2001;2(1):COMMENT2001. doi: 10.1186/gb-2000-2-1-comment2001. Epub 2000 Dec 20.

Abstract

The extensive polymorphism revealed in non-coding gene-regulatory sequences, particularly in the immune system, suggests that this type of genetic variation is functionally and evolutionarily far more important than has been suspected, and provides a lead to new therapeutic strategies.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Gene Expression Regulation
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease / genetics
  • Genetic Variation
  • Humans
  • Major Histocompatibility Complex / genetics
  • Polymorphism, Genetic*
  • Regulatory Sequences, Nucleic Acid / genetics*