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Study of the regulation of gene expression during differentiation and the mechanism of action of retinoids is being conducted. The role of nuclear receptors and other transcriptional factors in the control of gene transcription is being investigated. Studies involve characterization of promoters of several genes. Applicants must have experience in molecular biology techniques. We use fluorescent substrates, confocal microscopy, and image analysis to characterize xenobiotic transport mechanisms in renal and nonrenal epithelial tissues.