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The argos gene encodes a diffusible factor that regulates cell fate decisions in the Drosophila eye.
Cell - 12 Jun 1992
Freeman M, Klämbt C, Goodman C S, Rubin G M
Abstract excerpt
The argos gene encodes a protein that is required for viability and that regulates the determination of cells in the Drosophila eye. A developmental analysis of argos mutant eyes indicates that the mystery cells, which are usually nonneuronal, are transformed into extra photoreceptors, and that supernumerary cone cells and pigment cells are also recruited. Clonal analysis indicates that argos acts nonautonomously...
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