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The Drosophila toucan (toc) gene is required in germline cells for the somatic cell patterning during oogenesis.
Development (Cambridge, England) - 1 Dec 1997
Grammont M, Dastugue B, Couderc J L
Abstract excerpt
We have characterized a new gene, called toucan, that is expressed and required in germline cells to promote proper differentiation of the somatic follicle cells. toucan mutant ovaries are defective in (i) the enclosure of newly formed germline cysts by the follicle cells, (ii) the formation of interfollicular stalks, (iii) the migration of the follicle cells over the oocyte and (iv) the formation of the...
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