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Mutated otopetrin 1 affects the genesis of otoliths and the localization of Starmaker in zebrafish.
Development genes and evolution - 1 Dec 2004
Söllner Christian, Schwarz Heinz, Geisler Robert, Nicolson Teresa
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Otoliths in bony fishes and otoconia in mammals are composite crystals consisting of calcium carbonate and proteins. These biominerals are part of the gravity and linear acceleration detection system of the inner ear. Mutations in otopetrin 1 have been shown to result in lack of otoconia in tilte...
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