Isolation of AmphiCASP-3/7, an ancestral caspase from amphioxus (Branchiostoma floriae). Evolutionary considerations for vertebrate caspases.

Authors :: Bayascas, J.R.
Yuste, V.J.
Benito, E.
Garcia-Fernandez, J.
Comella, J.X.
Source :: Cell Death & Differentiation; Oct2002, Vol. 9 Issue 10, p1078, 12p
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Reports the pattern of programmed cell death during the development of cephalochordates. Isolation and functional characterization of the first caspase related gene in amphioxus; Expression of caspase throughout development from gastrula to larva.

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