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06-10-2008, 03:55 PM
why cytokines have overlapping function?
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06-10-2008, 06:12 PM
small variation in dna sequence------ genomic pleomorphism-------(alleles)
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06-10-2008, 06:14 PM
explain plz
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06-10-2008, 06:23 PM
cytokines differ from each other in their dna sequences by very few nucleotides. that is genetic polymorphism. leading to overlapping of functions,target receptors.

cytokine receptors also show polymorphism,

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06-10-2008, 06:27 PM
oh, so very few difference in dna sequence might lead to the same function?
what is ur source plz
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06-10-2008, 06:29 PM
i guessed it
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06-10-2008, 06:38 PM
it is due to shared subunit between cytokines receptors. for example if the receptors is dimeric or has 2 chain alpha and beta. if the beta chain is shared by other receptors than different cytokines activate the first receptor .
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