The FTO gene, implicated in human obesity, is found only in vertebrates and marine algae.

Robbens, Steven

The FTO gene, implicated in human obesity, is found only in vertebrates and marine algae. [electronic resource] - Journal of molecular evolution Jan 2008 - 80-4 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

0022-2844

10.1007/s00239-007-9059-z doi


Alpha-Ketoglutarate-Dependent Dioxygenase FTO
Animals
Eukaryota--genetics
Humans
Obesity--genetics
Proteins--classification
Vertebrates--genetics