FORMATION OF GERM-CELLS IN DROSOPHILA

被引:12
作者
WILSON, JE [1 ]
MACDONALD, PM [1 ]
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[1] STANFORD UNIV, DEPT BIOL SCI, STANFORD, CA 94305 USA
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10.1016/0959-437X(93)90091-3
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Q2 [细胞生物学];
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071009 ; 090102 ;
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In Drosophila, germ-cell formation is directed by the posterior pole plasm of the embryo. Genes acting to provide the germ-cell determinant have been identified and characterized, and some are now being manipulated to test their roles. Although recent results largely support the notion of a simple pathway for assembly of pole plasm, complexities are becoming apparent.
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