Evolution of the TGF-beta superfamily with emphasis on Nodal

Nodal is a ligand of the TGF-beta superfamily. It has the function of determining the left-right axis and inducing the endoderm and mesoderm. Nodal signals can also act as morphogens. Although it has been detected for 20 years, the relationships between different species within Nodal are still uncle...

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Main Author: Shen, Yuan
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2014
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/13879/