RNASE gene family

These sources were used to develop the Genetics Home Reference summary for the RNASE gene family.

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• Sorrentino S. Human extracellular ribonucleases: multiplicity, molecular diversity and catalytic properties of the major RNase types. Cell Mol Life Sci. 1998 Aug;54(8):785-94. Review. PubMed citation