passages.id: split_8_test_2240_passage
passages.type: progene_text
passages.text: To determine whether THRP is a rat homologue of Abi-2 or is a distinct protein with unique properties , the tissue distribution of THRP and Abi - 2 mRNA's was examined using a sensitive ribonuclease protection assay and probes specific for THRP and Abi - 2 , respectively .