Journal: Science Advances
Article Title: The gene regulatory system for specifying germ layers in early embryos of the simple chordate
doi: 10.1126/sciadv.abf8210
Figure Lengend Snippet: The present study revealed that F Lhx3/4 is Foxd˄Fgf9/16/20˄β-catenin in an ascidian, C. intestinalis type A (or C. robusta ). However, in an ascidian from a different population ( C. intestinalis type B or simply called C. intestinalis ), Foxa.a is necessary for Lhx3/4 expression ; therefore, the mechanism is likely to be slightly different. However, even under the assumption that F Lhx3/4 is Foxa.a˄Foxd˄Fgf9/16/20˄β-catenin, the expression pattern of Lhx3/4 is unchanged in normal embryos.
Article Snippet: Adult C. intestinalis (type A or C. robusta ) were obtained from the National BioResource Project for C. intestinalis in Japan.
Techniques: Expressing