Asymmetry across species

@article{Jan1999AsymmetryAS,
  title={Asymmetry across species},
  author={Yuh Nung Jan and Lily Yeh Jan},
  journal={Nature Cell Biology},
  year={1999},
  volume={1},
  pages={E42-E44}
}
  • Y. JanL. Jan
  • Published 1 June 1999
  • Biology
  • Nature Cell Biology
In both worms and flies, asymmetric cell divisions involve the protein Bazooka/PAR-3, which is required for the asymmetric segregation of cell-fate determinants. However, differential distribution of a determinant between daughter cells may be achieved by different means in alternative developmental settings. 
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