Abstract
Erythroid Kruppel-like factor (EKLF) is a trans-acting factor that binds specifically to the β-globin promoter CACCC box. EKLF is essential for adult erythroid development in mice. We have cloned and sequenced a cDNA encoding the human homologue of this gene, which shares 69% identity with the mEKLF protein. The expression of hEKLF is restricted to fetal liver and adult bone marrow. The genomic locus of hEKLF was mapped to chromosomal band 19p13.12- p13.13, using fluorescence in situ hybridization.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 393-395 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Genomics |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 1997 |
Externally published | Yes |