The nuclear membrane is a layer that surrounds the nucleus in a cell. It acts as a protective barrier, like a skin, and helps to control what enters and leaves the nucleus. Full definition
Not only were selected «test» genes that served as markers turned off after being attached to the inner nuclear membrane, but also nearby «real» genes. (uchospitals.edu)
This could be tremendously important,» she said, «for understanding the underlying cause of some diseases that result from mutations in genes encoding inner nuclear membrane proteins.» (uchospitals.edu)
It is expected to have implications for other tissue - specific nuclear membrane conditions, such as fat, skin, bone and brain diseases, cardiomyopathy and an ageing disease known as progeria. (sciencedaily.com)