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CADHERIN-6 (K-CADHERIN) FUNCTION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ZEBRAFISH (Danio rerio) PHOTORECEPTORS

Mbimba, Thomas Siosi, Jr.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1186417849

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2007, Master of Science, University of Akron, Biology.
During embryogenesis, tissue differentiation and organ development require cells expressing specific molecules that cue migration, aggregation and differentiation. One group of molecules involved in such processes is cadherin molecules, which are defined as calcium dependant adhesion molecules. This study is intended to investigate the role of cadherin-6 in the development of zebrafish pineal gland and retinal photoreceptors. Cadherin expression in the central nervous system (CNS) has been investigated in various vertebrate animals, but there is little information on cadherin function in retinal photoreceptor differentiation, and scarcer knowledge on cadherin function in the pineal gland development. My results showed that cadherin-6 affected retinal development more than the development of the pineal gland
Qin Liu (Advisor)
47 p.
Biology, Animal Physiology
Cadherin-6 (K-cadherin); Zebrafish pineal gland and retina (eye) photoreceptors

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  • Mbimba, Jr., T. S. (2007). CADHERIN-6 (K-CADHERIN) FUNCTION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ZEBRAFISH (Danio rerio) PHOTORECEPTORS [Master's thesis, University of Akron]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1186417849

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Mbimba, Jr., Thomas. CADHERIN-6 (K-CADHERIN) FUNCTION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ZEBRAFISH (Danio rerio) PHOTORECEPTORS. 2007. University of Akron, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1186417849.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Mbimba, Jr., Thomas. "CADHERIN-6 (K-CADHERIN) FUNCTION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ZEBRAFISH (Danio rerio) PHOTORECEPTORS." Master's thesis, University of Akron, 2007. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1186417849

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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