Publications by authors named "Xiao-kun Wu"

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  • Amphioxus is identified as the closest living relative to vertebrates, and researchers aimed to explore its early embryonic development through a cDNA library.
  • A total of 5,235 expressed sequenced tags (ESTs) were generated, revealing around 2,493 unique genes, with significant portions remaining unmatched to known sequences.
  • The study highlights the presence of homologous genes linked to neural development and human diseases, supporting the idea that certain vertebrate-specific genes also exist in the amphioxus genome, aiding in our understanding of vertebrate evolution.
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