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RhoA is highly up-regulated in the process of early heart development of the chick and important for normal embryogenesis
Article first published online: 20 MAR 2003
DOI: 10.1002/dvdy.10283
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Kaarbø, M., Crane, D. I. and Murrell, W. G. (2003), RhoA is highly up-regulated in the process of early heart development of the chick and important for normal embryogenesis. Dev. Dyn., 227: 35–47. doi: 10.1002/dvdy.10283
Publication History
- Issue published online: 8 APR 2003
- Article first published online: 20 MAR 2003
- Manuscript Accepted: 16 JAN 2003
- Manuscript Received: 13 DEC 2002
Funded by
- National Heart Foundation of Australia
- Rotary Centre for Cardiovascular Research, Griffith University
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