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The family of genes encoding heat shock proteins of about 70 kDa (hsp70) in vertebrates is reviewed under genetic aspects. After a detailed description of the various hsp70 genes more general characteristics of the organization and evolution of the multigene family are discussed.
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Günther, E., Walter, L. Genetic aspects of the hsp70 multigene family in vertebrates. Experientia 50, 987–1001 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01923453
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