Characterization of p53 gene family in mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis

P53 gene family members (p53, p63 and p73) are involved in crucial cellular functions such as cell-cycle arrest, apoptosis and development. In this study four partial p53 family cDNAs (cDNA1-4) and the first complete genomic sequence of the p53 family homologue in the mollusc Mediterranean mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis were identified and characterized. Results indicate gene structure of M.gall…