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The Molecular Genetics and Evolution of Red and Green Vision in Vertebrates.

Authors :
Yokoyama, Shozo
Radlwimmer, F. Bernhard
Source :
Genetics. Aug2001, Vol. 158 Issue 4, p1697. 14p. 5 Diagrams, 6 Charts, 15 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Investigates the evolution of red-gree color vision in vertebrates by inferring the amino acid sequences of the ancestral pigments of 11 selected visual pigments. Introduction of necessary mutations into contemporary pigments; Mutations of MWS and LWS pigments; Molecular basis of pigments during vertebrate evolution.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00166731
Volume :
158
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Genetics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5704515
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/genetics/158.4.1697