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A full-length cDNA clone encoding beta-actin (beta-actin) was isolated
from a sea bream (Sparus aurata) liver cDNA library. Sequencing of th
is clone reveals an open reading frame encoding a 375 amino acid prote
in that shares a high degree of conservation to other known actins. Th
e sea bream beta-actin sequence showed 98% identity to carp and human
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