Analysis of four <it>achaete-scute </it>homologs in <it>Bombyx mori </it>reveals new viewpoints of the evolution and functions of this gene family
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>achaete-scute </it>complexe (<it>AS-C</it>) has been widely studied at genetic, developmental and evolutional levels. Genes of this family encode proteins containing a highly conserved bHLH domain, which t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-03-01
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Series: | BMC Genetics |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/9/24 |