Mutations in a C. elegans Gqα Gene Disrupt Movement, Egg Laying, and Viability
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Mutations in a C. elegans Gqα Gene Disrupt Movement, Egg Laying, and Viability
tively, are 82% and 66% identical to their mouse and rat counterparts. are worm specific G␣'s that do not correspond to any particular mammalian ␣ subunit (Lochrie et al., 1991). In addition, one G subunit has been identified in C. ele-gans (van der Voorn et al., 1990). Dallas, Texas 75235 We have examined the function of Gq␣ in C. elegans. The mammalian Gq␣ family is comprised of four members...
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عنوان ژورنال: Neuron
سال: 1996
ISSN: 0896-6273
DOI: 10.1016/s0896-6273(00)80123-3