Lymphocyte expansion molecule (LEXM) is a
protein discovered in 2015, found to be involved in
immune responses (in mice) to some cancers and viruses.
The protein was initially found to be responsible for an increased production of
T cells in mice. The original paper has since been
retracted upon recommendation of
Imperial College
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's investigators due to concerns about duplication of data. The protein may be relevant to humans and could be a
target for
drug discovery
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Scientists at Imperial College
Imperial College London (legally Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine) is a public research university in London, United Kingdom. Its history began with Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria, who developed his vision for a cu ...
are developing a gene therapy based on this protein.
References
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Mouse proteins