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Expression of the dlx gene family during formation of the cranial bones in the zebrafish (Danio rerio): Differential involvement in the visceral skeleton and braincase

  1. L. Verreijdt1,
  2. M. Debiais-Thibaud2,
  3. V. Borday-Birraux2,
  4. C. Van der heyden1,
  5. J.-Y. Sire3,
  6. A. Huysseune1,*

Article first published online: 13 MAR 2006

DOI: 10.1002/dvdy.20734

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Developmental Dynamics

Developmental Dynamics

Special Issue: Craniofacial Development Special Issue

Volume 235, Issue 5, pages 1371–1389, May 2006

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Verreijdt, L., Debiais-Thibaud, M., Borday-Birraux, V., Van der heyden, C., Sire, J.-Y. and Huysseune, A. (2006), Expression of the dlx gene family during formation of the cranial bones in the zebrafish (Danio rerio): Differential involvement in the visceral skeleton and braincase. Dev. Dyn., 235: 1371–1389. doi: 10.1002/dvdy.20734

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  1. 1

    Ghent University, Biology Department, Ghent, Belgium

  2. 2

    Populations, Génétique et Évolution, CNRS, UPR 9034, Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex, France

  3. 3

    Systématique, Adaption et Evolution, UMR 7138, CNRS - Université Paris VI - MNHM - IRD, Paris, France

*Ghent University, Biology Department, K.L. Ledeganckstraat 35, B-9000, Ghent, Belgium

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  1. Issue published online: 19 APR 2006
  2. Article first published online: 13 MAR 2006
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 1 FEB 2005

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  • Ghent University (BOF, VEE). Grant Number: 011V1298
  • CNRS. Grant Numbers: UMR7138, UPR9034
  • IWT Flanders. Grant Number: 178W0300

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