Modifications of the notch function by Abruptex mutations in Drosophila melanogaster.

doi:10.1093/genetics/136.1.183

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Modifications of the notch function by Abruptex mutations in Drosophila melanogaster.

Genetics - 1 Jan 1994

de Celis J F, Garcia-Bellido A

Abstract excerpt

The function of the Notch gene is required in cell interactions defining alternative cell fates in several developmental processes. The Notch gene encodes a transmembrane protein with 36 epidermal growth factor (EGF)-like repeats in its extracellular domain. This protein functions as a receptor t...

Topics

Alleles
Animals
Drosophila Proteins
Drosophila melanogaster
Embryo, Nonmammalian
Epidermal Growth Factor
Female
Heterozygote
Insect Hormones
Male
Membrane Proteins
Mutation
Phenotype
Receptors, Notch
Repetitive Sequences, Nucleic Acid
Wings, Animal

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