The chitin synthase genes chs-1 and chs-2 are essential for C. elegans development and responsible for chitin deposition in the eggshell and pharynx, respectively
Authors:
- Yinhua ZhangYZYinhua Zhang
- Jeremy M. FosterJFJeremy M. Foster
- Laura S. NelsonLNLaura S. Nelson
- Dong MaDMDong Ma
- Clotilde K.S. CarlowCCClotilde K.S. Carlow
- 1 September 2005
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Elsevier in Developmental Biology
- Vol. 285 (2) , 330-339
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