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Novel Notch alleles reveal a Deltex-dependent pathway repressing neural fate.
Current biology : CB - 13 Nov 2001
Ramain P, Khechumian K, Seugnet L, Arbogast N, Ackermann C, Heitzler P
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The Notch receptor triggers a wide range of cell fate choices in higher organisms. In Drosophila, segregation of neural from epidermal lineages results from competition among equivalent cells. These cells express achaete/scute genes, which confer neural potential. During lateral inhibition, a single neural precursor is selected, and neighboring cells are forced to adopt an epidermal fate. Lateral...
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