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Pitx1 and Pitx2c are required for ectopic cement gland formation in xenopus laevis
Article first published online: 23 JUL 2001
DOI: 10.1002/gene.1051
Copyright © 2001 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
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Schweickert, A., Deißler, K., Blum, M. and Steinbeisser, H. (2001), Pitx1 and Pitx2c are required for ectopic cement gland formation in xenopus laevis. Genesis, 30: 144–148. doi: 10.1002/gene.1051
Publication History
- Issue published online: 23 JUL 2001
- Article first published online: 23 JUL 2001
- Manuscript Accepted: 16 MAY 2001
- Manuscript Received: 24 APR 2001
Funded by
- DFG (BL 285/4-1)
- Volkswagenstiftung
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