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ZBP1 gene

The ZBP1 gene encodes a protein, Z-DNA-binding protein 1, that plays a role in innate immunity by detecting foreign DNA and inducing a type-1 interferone response.

Genetests:

Clinic Method Carrier testing
Turnaround 5 days
Specimen type genomic DNA
Research Method Genomic sequencing of the entire coding region
Turnaround 25 days
Specimen type genomic DNA

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References:

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Schwartz T et al. (1999) Crystal structure of the Zalpha domain of the human editing enzyme ADAR1 bound to left-handed Z-DNA.

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Fu Y et al. (1999) Cloning of DLM-1, a novel gene that is up-regulated in activated macrophages, using RNA differential display.

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Rothenburg S et al. (2002) Complex regulation of the human gene for the Z-DNA binding protein DLM-1.

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Takaoka A et al. (2007) DAI (DLM-1/ZBP1) is a cytosolic DNA sensor and an activator of innate immune response.

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Wang R et al. (2020) Gut stem cell necroptosis by genome instability triggers bowel inflammation.

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Jiao H et al. (2020) Z-nucleic-acid sensing triggers ZBP1-dependent necroptosis and inflammation.

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