Abstract
The large family encoding POU transcription factors has been described in several species. In particular, class III POU genes regulate critical steps of vertebrate and invertebrate neurogenesis. A novel amphioxus class III POU gene, AmphiBrn1/2/4, has been isolated and its spatio-temporal expression has been reported. AmphiBrn1/2/4 is first expressed in the dorsal epiblast, then throughout the neural plate except for a gap at level of the anterior region of the cerebral vesicle. Transcripts are also detected in the primordium of gill slits, pharynx and left Hatschek's diverticulum.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 231-234 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Mechanisms of Development |
Volume | 116 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 |
Keywords
- AmphiBrn1/2/4
- Amphioxus
- Branchiostoma floridae
- Developmental expression
- Endodermic structures
- Homeodomain
- Neural tube
- POU-III class
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Developmental Biology
- Developmental Neuroscience