The evolution of left-right asymmetry in chordates.

The internal organs of all vertebrates are asymmetrically organised across the left-right axis. The development of this asymmetry is controlled by a molecular pathway that includes the signalling molecule Nodal and the transcription factor Pitx2, proteins encoded by genes that are predominantly expr...

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Main Authors: Boorman, C, Shimeld, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2002