Expression of <it>FoxA </it>and <it>GATA </it>transcription factors correlates with regionalized gut development in two lophotrochozoan marine worms: <it>Chaetopterus </it>(Annelida) and <it>Themiste lageniformis </it>(Sipuncula)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A through gut is present in almost all metazoans, and most likely represents an ancient innovation that enabled bilaterian animals to exploit a wide range of habitats. Molecular developmental studies indicate that <it>Fox </...

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Main Authors: Boyle Michael J, Seaver Elaine C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:EvoDevo
Online Access:http://www.evodevojournal.com/content/1/1/2