Accurate measurement of gene copy number for human alpha-defensin DEFA1A3

Background: Multi-allelic copy number variants include examples of extensive variation between individuals in the copy number of important genes, most notably genes involved in immune function. The definition of this variation, and analysis of its impact on function, has been hampered by the techni...

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Main Authors: Khan, Fayeza F., Carpenter, Danielle, Mitchell, Laura, Mansouri, Omniah, Black, Holly A., Tyson, Jess, Armour, John A.L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BIOMED 2013
Online Access:http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/2362/
http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/2362/
http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/2362/
http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/2362/1/genomics.pdf