Mutation of amphioxus Pdx and Cdx demonstrates conserved roles for ParaHox genes in gut, anus and tail patterning

<p><strong>Background</strong></p> <p>The homeobox genes Pdx and Cdx are widespread across the animal kingdom and part of the small ParaHox gene cluster. Gene expression patterns suggest ancient roles for Pdx and Cdx in patterning the through-gut of bilaterian animals a...

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Main Authors: Zhong, Y, Herrera-Úbeda, C, Garcia-Fernàndez, J, Li, G, Holland, PWH
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2020