A Krüppel-like factor is required for development and regeneration of germline and yolk cells from somatic stem cells in planarians

<jats:p>Sexually reproducing animals segregate their germline from their soma. In addition to gamete-producing gonads, planarian and parasitic flatworm reproduction relies on yolk cell–generating accessory reproductive organs (vitellaria) supporting development of yolkless oocytes. Despite the...

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Main Authors: Issigonis, Melanie, Redkar, Akshada B, Rozario, Tania, Khan, Umair W, Mejia-Sanchez, Rosa, Lapan, Sylvain W, Reddien, Peter W, Newmark, Phillip A
Other Authors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Biology
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2023
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/146952