Early evolution of the LIM homeobox gene family
Background LIM homeobox (Lhx) transcription factors are unique to the animal lineage and have patterning roles during embryonic development in flies, nematodes and vertebrates, with a conserved role in specifying neuronal identity.
Degnan Bernard M +6 more
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Phylogenetic position of Placozoa based on large subunit (LSU) and small subunit (SSU) rRNA genes
The phylum Placozoa, represented by its single species Trichoplax adhaerens, has always been considered one of the most basal animal clades due to its low morphological complexity.
Fernanda Britto da Silva +2 more
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The origin and evolution of G protein-coupled receptor kinases. [PDF]
G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) kinases (GRKs) play key role in homologous desensitization of GPCRs. GRKs phosphorylate activated receptors, promoting high affinity binding of arrestins, which precludes G protein coupling.
Arcady Mushegian +2 more
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CELL TYPES DIVERSITY OF H4 HAPLOTYPE PLACOZOA SP.
Placozoa is one of the five basal metazoan lineages critical for our understanding of animal evolution in general, and the origin of neuromuscular organization in particular.
Романова, Д. Ю.
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Global diversity of the Placozoa.
The enigmatic animal phylum Placozoa holds a key position in the metazoan Tree of Life. A simple bauplan makes it appear to be the most basal metazoan known and genetic evidence also points to a position close to the last common metazoan ancestor ...
Michael Eitel +3 more
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DNA Content and Fragmentation of the Egg Nucleus of Trichoplax adhaerens
Abstract Under culture conditions the egg nucleus of Trichoplax adhaerens reaches an unusually high and variable DNA content. Before the "fertilization membrane" is formed, the nucleus undergoes fragmentation. It is assumed that culture conditions differ from natural conditions by preventing the switch-over from the S-phase to the G 2 ...
A. Ruthmann, K. G. Grell, G. Benwitz
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Beyond the Secretory Pathway: New Insights Into Protein Release
While proteins bearing N‐terminal signal or leader sequences are secreted via the ER‐Golgi‐plasma membrane axis of the conventional secretion pathway, many cytosolic proteins lacking signaling sequence can be secreted via poorly defined mechanisms termed Unconventional Protein Secretion (UcPS).
Ruey‐Hwa Chen +34 more
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Identification of 526 conserved metazoan genetic innovations exposes a new role for cofactor E-like in neuronal microtubule homeostasis. [PDF]
The evolution of metazoans from their choanoflagellate-like unicellular ancestor coincided with the acquisition of novel biological functions to support a multicellular lifestyle, and eventually, the unique cellular and physiological demands of ...
Melissa Y Frédéric +11 more
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Invertebrate Bile Acid‐Sensitive Ion Channels and Their Emergence in Bilateria
This graphical abstract presents the evolutionary distribution and functional characteristics of bile acid‐sensing ion channels (BASICs) across bilaterians. A phylogenetic tree illustrates the presence of BASICs in diverse groups, extending beyond previously established mammalian findings.
Josep Martí‐Solans +4 more
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Deep proteome profiling of Trichoplax adhaerens reveals remarkable features at the origin of metazoan multicellularity [PDF]
Genome sequencing of arguably the simplest known animal, Trichoplax adhaerens, uncovered a rich array of transcription factor and signalling pathway genes. Although the existence of such genes allows speculation about the presence of complex regulatory events, it does not reveal the level of actual protein expression and functionalization through ...
Jeffrey H. Ringrose +7 more
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