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Anciently duplicated Broad Complex exons have distinct temporal functions during tissue morphogenesis.
Development genes and evolution - 1 Jul 2007
Spokony Rebecca F, Restifo Linda L
Abstract excerpt
Broad Complex (BRC) is an essential ecdysone-pathway gene required for entry into and progression through metamorphosis in Drosophila melanogaster. Mutations of three BRC complementation groups cause numerous phenotypes, including a common suite of morphogenesis defects involving central nervous system (CNS), adult salivary glands (aSG), and male genitalia. These defects are phenocopied by the juvenile hormone...
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