The <it>Caenorhabditis </it>globin gene family reveals extensive nematode-specific radiation and diversification

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Globin isoforms with variant properties and functions have been found in the pseudocoel, body wall and cuticle of various nematode species and even in the eyespots of the insect-parasite <it>Mermis nigrescens</it>. In fac...

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Main Authors: Vinogradov Serge N, Borgonie Gaetan, Couvreur Marjolein, Moens Luc, Dewilde Sylvia, De Henau Sasha, Hoogewijs David, Roy Scott W, Vanfleteren Jacques R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/8/279