MOLECULAR-GENETICS OF POLYAMINE SYNTHESIS IN EUKARYOTIC CELLS

被引:533
作者
HEBY, O [1 ]
PERSSON, L [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV LUND,DEPT PHYSIOL,S-22362 LUND,SWEDEN
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10.1016/0968-0004(90)90216-X
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Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
学科分类号
071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要
The polyamines putrescine, spermidine and spermine are important cellular constituents involved in the regulation of cell growth and differentiation. Their intracellular levels are regulated by a multitude of mechanisms affecting their synthesis, degradation, uptake and excretion. As a result of the application of molecular biology techniques, some of these mechanisms are presently being unravelled, and are providing a basis for the rational development of novel agents effective against proliferative disorders and various parasitic diseases. © 1990.
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