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Review
. 1993 Apr;3(2):275-7.
doi: 10.1016/0959-437x(93)90034-m.

Homeobox genes in Caenorhabditis elegans

M Chalfie  1
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Homeobox genes in Caenorhabditis elegans

M Chalfie. Curr Opin Genet Dev. 1993 Apr.

Abstract

It is estimated that approximately 60 homeobox genes occur in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. These genes are required for specifying the cell fate of both precursor and terminally differentiated cells. In some cases, highly specific cell functions, such as migration pattern or synaptic connectivity, require the action of these genes.

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