Comparative and evolutionary analysis of the reptilian hedgehog gene family (Shh, Dhh, and Ihh)

The hedgehog signaling pathway plays a vital role in human and animal patterning and cell proliferation during the developmental process. The hedgehog gene family of vertebrate species includes three genes, Shh, Dhh, and Ihh, which possess different functions and expression patterns. Despite the imp...

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Main Authors: Tian Xia, Honghai Zhang, Lei Zhang, Xiufeng Yang, Guolei Sun, Jun Chen, Dajie Xu, Chao Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2019-08-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/7613.pdf