| Literature DB >> 12802588 |
Michio Ogasawara1, Yutaka Satou.
Abstract
We have analyzed the expression patterns of two Fox genes, FoxE and FoxQ, in the ascidian Ciona intestinalis. Expression of Ci-FoxE was specific to the endostyle of adults, being prominent in the thyroid-equivalent region of zone 7. Ci-FoxQ was expressed in several endodermal organs of adult ascidians, such as the endostyle, branchial sac and esophagus. In the endostyle, the pattern of Ci-FoxQ expression was similar to that of CiTTF-1, being prominent in the thyroid-equivalent regions of zones 7 and 8. Therefore, these Fox genes may perform thyroid-equivalent functions in the ascidian endostyle.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 12802588 DOI: 10.1007/s00427-003-0342-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Dev Genes Evol ISSN: 0949-944X Impact factor: 0.900