Overexpression and characterization of hPHEX in the mouse [Elektronische Ressource] / presented by Theron S. Johnson

Overexpression and characterization of hPHEX in the mouse Dissertation der Fakultät für Biologie der Ludwig-Maximilian-Universität München Presented by Theron S. Johnson Seattle, WA U.S.A. Max-Planck-Institut für Biochemie Martinsried 2005 Eingereicht am: 09. Mai 2005 bei der Fakultät für Biologie der Ludwig-Maximilian-Universität München 1. Gutachter: Prof. Dr. H. MacWilliams 2. Gutachter: Prof. Dr. D. Eick der Dissertation 1. Prüfer: Prof. Dr. G. Boyan 2. Prüfer: Dr. A. Böttger der mündlichen Prüfung Tag der mündlichen Prüfung: 30. Mai 2006 Acknowledgements The work presented in this dissertation took place under the supervision of Dr. rer. nat. Beate Lanske, Max-Planck-Institute for Biochemistry, from June 1999 to April of 2001 and from May 2001 to December 2002 in the laboratory of Privat dozent Dr. med., Dr. vet.med. Reinhold Erben, Ludwig-Maximilians University, Institute of Animal Physiology. The work was supported in part by a grant from Boehringer Mannheim GmbH (Roche). This work is dedicated to my entire family. I want to thank my loving and supportive wife Tracy and my children Victoria, Taegan, and Katy just for being there, always ready with hugs and kisses. Mom and Dad thanks for helping me talk things through and supporting my ambitions.