'Dark proteome' survey reveals thousands of new human genes

Science. 2024 Nov 29;386(6725):951-952. doi: 10.1126/science.adu8277. Epub 2024 Nov 28.

Abstract

Database confirms that overlooked segments of the genome code for a multitude of tiny proteins.

Publication types

  • News

MeSH terms

  • Genes
  • Genome, Human*
  • Humans
  • Micropeptides*
  • Neoplasms / genetics
  • Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Proteome*
  • Sequence Analysis, DNA

Substances

  • Proteome
  • Micropeptides