The Drosophila toucan (toc) gene is required in germline cells for the somatic cell patterning during oogenesis.

doi:10.1242/dev.124.24.4917

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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 i...

Topics

Animals
Cell Communication
Drosophila
Female
Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental
Genes, Insect
Mutation
Oocytes
Oogenesis
Organ Specificity
Ovary
RNA, Messenger
Restriction Mapping

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