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Early divergence, broad distribution, and high diversity of animal chitin synthases.

Genome biology and evolution - 1 Feb 2014

Zakrzewski Anne-C, Weigert Anne, Helm Conrad, Adamski Marcin, Adamska Maja, Bleidorn Christoph, Raible Florian, Hausen Harald

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Even though chitin is one of the most abundant biopolymers in nature, current knowledge on chitin formation is largely based only on data from fungi and insects. This study reveals unanticipated broad taxonomic distribution and extensive diversification of chitin synthases (CSs) in Metazoa, shedding new light on the relevance of chitin in animals and suggesting unforeseen complexity of chitin synthesis in many...

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PMID: 24443419
DOI: 10.1093/gbe/evu011
PMCID: PMC3942024

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